CC PACKET 07222014 Wilshire Park SRTS Plan

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t 4 Ati �A t Air .k Infrastructure (Engineering) Recommendations The initial field review and subsequent meetings yielded specific recommendations to address the key identified barriers to walking and bicycling at Wilshire Park Elementary School. This plan does not represent a comprehensive list of every project that could improve conditions for walking and bicycling in the neighborhood — but rather the key conflict points and highest priority infrastructure improvements to improve walking and bicycling access to the school. The recommendations range from simple striping changes and school signing to more significant changes to the streets, intersections and school infrastructure. Short term projects that should be addressed in the 2014-2015 school year are noted as such in the Implementation Strategy section of this Plan. Some of the more significant recommendations for changes to streets and intersections may require policy changes, additional discussion and coordination, engineering and significant funding sources. All engineering recommendations are described in Table 1 with locations shown on the Recommended Improvements Map. It should be noted that funding is limited and all recommendations made are planning level concepts only. Additional engineering studies will be needed to confirm feasibility and final costs for projects. Maintenance School routes and crosswalks should be prioritized for maintenance. To ensure high visibility crosswalks maintain their effectiveness, review all crosswalks within one block of the school each year. If there is notable deterioration, crosswalks should be repainted annually. In addition, crosswalks on key school walk routes should evaluated annually and repainted every other year or more often as needed. While walking and cycling diminish during the cold winter months, it is particularly important to prioritize snow removal and maintenance of school routes. Snow removal is a critical component of pedestrian and bicycle safety. The presence of snow or ice on sidewalks, curb ramps, or bikeways will deter pedestrian and bicyclist use of those facilities to a much higher degree than cold temperature alone. Families with children will avoid walking in locations where ice or snow accumulation creates slippery conditions that may cause a fall. Curb ramps that are blocked by ice or snow effectively sever access to pedestrian facilities. Additionally, inadequately maintained facilities may force pedestrians and bicyclists into the street. Identified routes to school should be given priority for snow removal and ongoing maintenance. Wilshire Park Elementary School Safe Routes to School Plan 115