Safe Routes to School Plan

Sun Path Elementary - Infrastructure Action Plan

LOCATION

CHALLENGE/OPPORTUNITY

POTENTIAL SOLUTION/RECOMMENDATION

ANTICIPATED OUTCOME

LEAD

PRIORITY

A

17th Ave E

Determine average vehicle speeds during school times; concerns about driver behavior including speeding and yielding; wide multi lane roadway

Consider corridor-wide traffic calming measures such as re ducing the width or number of lanes; implement school speed zones as appropriate corridor-wide with flashing beacon and “WHEN FLASHING” signage; implement leading pedestrian intervals at signalized intersections Consider installing a sidewalk; encourage caregivers picking up or dropping off on Dublin Ln to load and unload on the east side of the street

Reduce traffic speeds; improve driver yielding behavior; in crease visibility between pedestrians and motorists

Scott County

Med

B

Dublin Ln north of 17th Ave E

Sidewalk gap on west side where off-campus parent pick-up and drop-off occurs

Reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorists

City of Shakopee

Low

Shakopee Public Schools

C 17th Ave E & Dublin Ln Long crossing distance; concerns about driver yielding behavior de spite overhead RRFB and crossing guard presence

Consider upgrading existing RRFB to pedestrian hybrid bea con

Improve driver yielding behavior

Scott County

High

City of Shakopee

D

French Trace Ave be tween Faribault Ct and Quail Ct

No sidewalk along French Trace Ave; primary walking route; off-cam pus pick-up and drop-off activity; concerns about conflicts between people walking and driving Conflicts between pedestrians, motorists, and walkers; concerns about cut-through traffic; opportunity to limit access during school arrival and dismissal to manage traffic flow

Work to eliminate off-campus pick and drop-off in this area. Long term: install sidewalk

Increase pedestrian comfort and safety; create dedicated space for pedestrians in high-conflict area

City of Shakopee

High

E

School driveway at Quail Dr

Limit school driveway access during arrival and dismissal to allow pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus traffic only

Reduce traffic volumes in high-conflict area; discourage cut through traffic

City of Shakopee

High

Shakopee Public Schools Shakopee Public Schools

F

Lower parking lot crossing

Conflicts between pedestrians and motorists; no curb ramps on east side

Install high visibility crosswalk markings; install ADA compliant curb ramps; staff with an adult crossing guard/student patrols during arrival and dismissal

Increase pedestrian comfort and safety; increase route acces sibility

High

G

South side of lower lot

Sidewalk gap along lower parking lot

Install sidewalk

Create walking route with fewer potential vehicle conflicts

Shakopee Public Schools

Med

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