City Of Franklin: Franklin Police To Close Historic Downtown Neighborhood Streets On Halloween

Press release from the City of Franklin:

10/26/2021 9:30 AM

Franklin Police Officers will be focusing on neighborhood safety as community kids gear up to trick-or-treat this weekend.

Due to its traditionally high volume of pedestrian activity, Franklin Police Officers will close West Main Street and Fair Street to vehicle traffic between 7th & 11th Avenues, and 9th Avenue between Natchez St. & 96W, to help make it safe for trick-or-treaters.

• They often choose to take the shortest route, which may mean darting out between parked cars rather than taking the safer route of crossing at corners.
• They are not good at evaluating potential traffic threats.
• They are more likely to ignore their peripheral vision and are generally less attentive to their surroundings.
• They tend to take more risks.
• They cannot cross the street as rapidly as adults.
• They may be distracted by other children’s costumes and actions, or home decorations.

This press release was produced by the City of Franklin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.