Projects

Scott Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

Project Number: 2023120

Status: Design

Overview

This project improves pedestrian safety around Scott Elementary by adding sidewalks, curb extensions (bumpouts), and enhanced crosswalks. Traffic-calming measures will slow vehicles along key streets, creating safer routes for students walking to and from school.

Location

Various locations near Scott Elementary School

Project Timeline

• Design & Planning: Underway
• Completion Date: June 2025

Key Objectives

• Pedestrian Safety: Provide continuous sidewalks and upgraded crosswalks for students.
• Traffic Calming: Install curb extensions on Hartson Avenue and 5th Avenue to reduce speeds and improve visibility.

Project Scope

The main activities within this project include:

• Sidewalk Installation:
  • Hartson Avenue (Freya to Havana): 6-foot-wide sidewalk with curb and gutter on the north side (~2,480 feet).
  • Rebecca Street (Hartson to 5th): 5-foot-wide sidewalk with curb and gutter (~615 feet).
• Curb Extensions & ADA Ramps:
  • Hartson/Myrtle: Curb extensions and ADA ramps on both sides of Hartson.
  • Hartson/Florida: Curb extensions on the northwest and northeast corners, plus ADA ramps.
  • Hartson/Havana: Curb extensions on the northwest and southwest corners, plus ADA ramps.
  • 5th Avenue/Rebecca: Curb extensions, ADA ramps, and a relocated crosswalk to align with new bumpouts.

Funding

• Total Project Cost: $1,959,800 (covers design, construction, and contingency)
• Sources: Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS), Local Arterial Street Fund Match

Community Impact

By installing sidewalks, curb extensions, and upgraded crosswalks, the project will significantly enhance pedestrian safety for students and residents alike. Slower traffic speeds and improved visibility help create a more walkable neighborhood.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

SEPA and NEPA compliance is required. No significant environmental or cultural resource impacts are anticipated.