Back-to-School Safety and Traffic Advisory Issued for Opening Week
By Ogden Valley City Communications Team - 28 August 2026
School is back in session in Ogden Valley City, and with it comes a citywide call to slow down. On Monday, Aug. 24 marked the first day of the new school year, and with school zone lights flashing, buses back on their routes and hundreds of children walking to class, local leaders are urging drivers to exercise extra caution.
Mayor Janet Wampler cautioned residents to stay alert, noting that school zone speed limits will be strictly enforced by the Weber County Sheriff's Office. Council members are also coordinating with the Sheriff's Office to keep construction trucks near Valley Markets from parking on or blocking pedestrian pathways, so students have safe, clear routes to school.
Crossing Guard Service
The city has prepared an interlocal agreement, now under review by the Weber County Sheriff, to keep the crossing guard program running as it has in past years, ensuring a seamless transition for student safety. Council members have been in close contact with Verl Creager, who has served as the community's crossing guard for more than 17 years, and praised his flexibility as the city and county work out the administrative and financial details needed to keep him on the job.
Engine Brakes and Traffic Safety
Responding to resident complaints about truck noise, Councilmember Don Hickman has been working with the Utah Department of Transportation to install $2,500 engine brake restriction signs on State Routes 39, 158 and 166, aimed at curbing loud compression braking near residential neighborhoods and school zones. Some signs are already up, including State Route 166.
District 3 Councilmember Kay Hoogland is pursuing additional signage for the top of Powder Mountain Road, State Route 158, where Powder Mountain Road meets residential neighborhoods. Residents have complained about the loud “Jake Brakes” being used in front of their homes. She has also requested increased sheriff patrols in the area to address speeding and noise from engine brakes, construction vehicles, and other heavy trucks passing through.
Note: This update was provided by Ogden Valley City as a community service and is independent of The Ogden Valley News.
By Ogden Valley City Communications Team - 28 August 2026
School is back in session in Ogden Valley City, and with it comes a citywide call to slow down. On Monday, Aug. 24 marked the first day of the new school year, and with school zone lights flashing, buses back on their routes and hundreds of children walking to class, local leaders are urging drivers to exercise extra caution.
Mayor Janet Wampler cautioned residents to stay alert, noting that school zone speed limits will be strictly enforced by the Weber County Sheriff's Office. Council members are also coordinating with the Sheriff's Office to keep construction trucks near Valley Markets from parking on or blocking pedestrian pathways, so students have safe, clear routes to school.
Crossing Guard Service
The city has prepared an interlocal agreement, now under review by the Weber County Sheriff, to keep the crossing guard program running as it has in past years, ensuring a seamless transition for student safety. Council members have been in close contact with Verl Creager, who has served as the community's crossing guard for more than 17 years, and praised his flexibility as the city and county work out the administrative and financial details needed to keep him on the job.
Engine Brakes and Traffic Safety
Responding to resident complaints about truck noise, Councilmember Don Hickman has been working with the Utah Department of Transportation to install $2,500 engine brake restriction signs on State Routes 39, 158 and 166, aimed at curbing loud compression braking near residential neighborhoods and school zones. Some signs are already up, including State Route 166.
District 3 Councilmember Kay Hoogland is pursuing additional signage for the top of Powder Mountain Road, State Route 158, where Powder Mountain Road meets residential neighborhoods. Residents have complained about the loud “Jake Brakes” being used in front of their homes. She has also requested increased sheriff patrols in the area to address speeding and noise from engine brakes, construction vehicles, and other heavy trucks passing through.
Note: This update was provided by Ogden Valley City as a community service and is independent of The Ogden Valley News.