Work is underway on two projects in Woodburn to improve pedestrian safety and protect students as they walk to and from school.
The projects were launched after Jesus Garcia Santiago, 17, was killed by a train in 2022, but have received heightened attention since 15-year-old Harley Marston was killed by a train in January. At least three teenagers have been killed by trains in Woodburn in the last 11 years.
City officials have said they hope to divert pedestrians away from the railroad tracks by improving alternative walking routes…