City Of San Marcos To Test School Zone Flashing Lights Next Week

To prepare for the first day of school, August 27, the school district and city departments will be looking at all the equipment and features designed to ensure students’ safety. 

City of San Marcos crews will test school zone flashing signs the morning and afternoon of Aug. 14 in preparation for the fall semester. School zone speed limits will not be enforced during the testing.

Once the test is complete, the signs will not be activated again until the first day of school on Aug. 27.

The Transportation Department will also inspect traffic signs within the school zones and restripe faded crosswalks and stop bars in school areas.

For more information, contact the San Marcos Public Services-Transportation Department at 512.393.8036.