Clark County officials and school district leaders are stepping up efforts to improve traffic safety around schools, pointing to a sharp rise in student injuries and a new state law that will stiffen penalties for violations in school zones.
A Clark County report shows 303 students were struck near schools since August, up from roughly 90 at the same point the previous year. Nearly half of those incidents involved electric bikes or scooters. Clark County Office of Traffic Safety Director Andrew Bennett attributes the increase in part to an improved tracking system…