Objective 1: Examine current City Ordinances and School policies.
Consider implementing a Complete Street Policy (short-term) Review current sidewalk ordinance (short-term) o protect key routes Do not allow for the removal of sidewalks Unless condition or other issues permit Enforce replacement if sidewalk is removed o consider mandating sidewalks in all new development o Review/modify sidewalk maintenance ordinance Currently homeowners are responsible for snow removal and maintenance Consider that a more equitable arrangement from a mode shift perspective may be for the City to share or take on this responsibility Review/modify busing practice (short-term) o community pick up locations versus pick up at each home o discuss implementing minimum distance requirement for bus service Reclaim City right-of-way throughout town
Objective 2: Identify and modify existing infrastructure to improve safety.
Identify key intersections and create pedestrian enhancements (short-term) Flashing lights or school zone/crossing as well as crosswalks could be added at key intersections (short-term) For a list of “Pedestrian Enhancements” see next section Add sidewalks along key identified routes (see map) (short-term) Assure ADA compliance with all new sidewalks Repair sidewalks along key identified routes (see map) (short-term) These could include making them ADA compliant Along with regular upkeep Discuss the need for better flow around pick-up and drop-off at the elementary school (Short-term) Additional discussion is needed around possible solutions More kids walking and biking is a solution in itself This could be accomplished by walking school bus or use of crossing guards around the school (assuming the area immediately around the school is the biggest deterrent to walking/biking)
CITY OF GLENWOOD &MINNEWASKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN
Engineering Engineering strategies including planning and implementing physical improvements that make it safer and more attractive to walk and bicycle to school. Engaging planners and engineers is crucial to successfully implementing safety improvements. It’s also important to reach out to the community to educate neighbors about the benefits and importance of any proposed improvements.
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