A stoplight put up for safety years ago in the Benson neighborhood is apparently doing more harm than good and will be removed, although residents want it to stay put.

The traffic signal was installed at 66th and Maple as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident outside Benson West Elementary School. A pedestrian walkway over Maple Street was later installed.

The light will have to come down anyway to put in wheelchair ramps at the curb. Reinstalling the lights would cost up to $60,000 more.

“The signal is not warranted,” says city traffic engineer Todd Pfitzer. “It's not warranted based on pedestrian volumes, vehicular volumes, delays, accidents. In fact, it's possible that it's contributing to accidents."

"Nobody's child, especially as fast as these people drive down the street not obeying the speed limit, there's no reason why a child’s life should be put at risk just to save a few dollars," says parent Stephanie Benton.

Some parents and neighbors insist the light is still necessary even with the walkway above. They call the light "an added safety measure.”

The light has been set to flash for now. It's scheduled to soon be turned off.