Safe Routes To School Solutions: Salem

TGM PROJECT #2F-09, TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #9
Bike & Walk Salem, Final Memorandum #9 Safe Routes to School Solutions
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Salem Bike/Ped Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee Salem Bike/Ped Plan Project Team October 11, 2012
Introduction
This memorandum presents recommendations for improving bicycling and walking conditions at 33 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools in the SalemKeizer School District that fall within Salems portion of the regional urban growth boundary. The City of Salem recognizes the importance of developing well-connected walking and bicycling routes providing safe and convenient connections to schools. The recommended improvements build upon previous and on-going local and regional planning efforts, and reflect extensive input offered by city staff, the projects Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Salem residents. Specifically, the following elements guided development of the draft solutions: The Plans goals, policies and evaluation criteria (developed earlier in this planning process) The technical safe routes to school needs assessment (including extensive field work and review of available data), summarized in Memorandum #4 Review of background documents, plans and studies (including previous safe routes to school plans) Input received from the Stakeholder Advisory Committee Stakeholder input received at the projects small group meetings Input received from Salem residents through the projects online survey, listening station events, and open houses Parent surveys conducted in 2010
The memos first section (Citywide Schools Solutions) presents broader recommendations for schools throughout the Salem community. The second section (Five Walkabout Schools Solutions) contains more detailed recommendations for the five schools selected by the City of Salem for which school site walkabouts were conducted by the Project Team in late 2010. It should be noted that school attendance boundaries were in the process of being changed
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during this planning process, therefore some recommendations may ultimately fall within a different attendance boundary than noted in this document.
Citywide Schools Solutions

Introduction
This section contains recommendations for improving bicycling and walking conditions at 33 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools in the Salem-Keizer School District that fall within Salems portion of the regional urban growth boundary. When developing recommendations for citywide school improvements, the Project Team considered the factors described below.
Walk Zone
Within each schools attendance area is an area designated as the walk zone, within which students are expected to walk to school. The walk zone radius for elementary schools is approximately one mile from the school site, while the walk zone for other schools is the area within 1.5 miles of the school site. Bus service is provided to students living within the attendance area but outside of the walk zone. Because students living in the walk zone are, by district policy and Oregon Revised Statute 327.043, expected to walk to school, recommendations emphasize creating a complete pedestrian network within the walk zone. One indicator used by the Project Team for this analysis was the Sidewalk and Bikeway Facility Coverage estimate for each school walk zone based on the most recently available GIS data provided by the City of Salem (and supplemented by follow-up field investigations). Where sidewalks and bikeways are missing, the team identified priority projects that could contribute to a more complete network to provide seamless connections from the school site outward into surrounding areas.
Topography
Topography can represent a barrier to bicycling and walking and can be challenging to mitigate. This memorandum primarily addresses topography by recommending key routes, where possible, that present less of a topographic challenge to walking and bicycling.
Street Connectivity
Like topography, street connectivity directly affects the convenience of walking and bicycling, but it can be difficult, expensive or politically infeasible to address disconnected streets. This memorandum addresses street connectivity issues primarily by identifying selected routes where new accessways (short shared use path segments) should be considered to streamline walking and bicycling connections.
Major Barriers
Major physical barriers include limited access freeways, railroads and waterways. This memorandum addresses physical barriers by recommending key crossing locations to be considered. In light of the potentially high cost of grade-separated crossings, however, these recommendations have been limited to the most urgent needs.
Parent Survey Findings

Parent survey findings were reviewed during the process of developing recommendations. The surveys yielded extensive information, particularly concerns related to vehicle speed issues.
Community Input
Community input (e.g., from open houses, the projects online surveys, small group meetings, listening station events, etc.) was reviewed during the process of developing recommendations.
Type of School
Different school types often merit different types of solutions. The recommendations in this memo were developed with the following strategies in mind: Elementary Schools Because elementary school children are more likely to walk rather than bicycle to school, and because travel distances to elementary schools are often relatively short, focusing on creating a more complete sidewalk network served as a priority. Elementary school children are also generally taught to ride bicycles on the sidewalk, therefore this strategy can also accommodate children bicycling alone. If children choose to bicycle on the street, separation from motor vehicles may be a priority; therefore family friendly bikeway development was targeted as a primary strategy. Middle Schools Middle school is a transition age for bicycling, as some children will be directed to bicycle on the street, and travel distances may be longer. For this reason, bike lanes as well as family friendly bikeways are important for middle school travel. Additionally, longer school trip distances (compared with elementary schools) means that more children will be crossing major roadways; therefore recommendations have been developed for key crossing needs. Sidewalks are still important for middle school children, though for co-located elementary and middle schools, the elementary school sidewalk recommendations address most, if not all, middle school sidewalk needs. High Schools Large attendance areas may make walking a less realistic choice for high school travel. High school children have the strength and cognitive ability to bicycle on Salem area bikeways. For high schools, the emphasis on bicycle facilities generally overlaps with the citywide bicycle system recommendations (presented in Memorandum #8). Citywide Schools - Most schools in the Salem-Keizer School District have geographic attendance areas, but some schools lack these boundaries as their enrollment draws from the broader citywide community. For these schools, anticipating all possible barriers to walking and bicycling may be difficult, as students may be traveling from various origins throughout the city. Accordingly, this memorandum acknowledges the citywide pedestrian and bicycle network recommendations near these schools.
Bicycle Parking
Bike parking installations were deficient at all schools at which walkabouts were performed. It is assumed that opportunities may exist to enhance bike parking at most, if not all, schools under study. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for bicycles, should allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and should be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as
well. Racks should also be placed in highly-visible locations and within close proximity to main building entrances. Stated earlier, the following sections describe potential solutions to improve walking and bicycling connections to schools. Similar to the Safe Routes to School Needs Assessment (Memo #4), the discussion is organized by middle school attendance area (based on 20102011 school year boundaries). The discussion includes several references to proposed nonmotorized facilities that are included as part of the broader citywide bicycle/pedestrian network, described in greater detail and graphically depicted in Memos #7 and #8.
Walker Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Brush College Elementary School
Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Christina Street and on Brush College Road (west of Doaks Ferry Road). Sidewalks should be constructed on both of these roads to permit safer school travel. Parents reported concerns about vehicle speeding on Brush College Road. The City should consider a speed study to determine whether engineering changes or enforcement efforts are needed. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Chapman Hill Drive and on Ptarmigan Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. A footbridge over the creek south of Ptarmigan Street should be considered to create a more direct, low-traffic access to the school for families. The School District should encourage students to enter the schoolyard from the south and west if that is the most direct route. This would encourage walking by making trips more direct and by providing lower-traffic alternatives to walking on Doaks Ferry Road and Chapman Hill Drive. This may require working with local property owners and/or the City of Salem. Sidewalks are lacking on portions of River Bend Road and on Linwood Street. Sidewalks should be constructed on both of these roads to permit safer school travel. Parents reported concerns about vehicle speeding on Wallace Road. The City and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) should consider a speed study to determine whether engineering changes or enforcement efforts are needed. Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Eola Drive, Glen Creek Road, and Kingwood Drive. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. It should be noted that the City is planning to construct sidewalks on Eola Drive between Gehlar Road and Kingwood Drive.
Chapman Hill Elementary School

Harritt Elementary School

Myers Elementary School
The creation of family friendly bikeways on Mule Deer/Desert Deer/Whitetail Deer and on Margarett/Engel/Kingwood will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments.
Middle Schools Walker Middle School

A later section in this memo presents more detailed recommendations for Walker Middle School.
High Schools West Salem High School

Students at West Salem High School will benefit from several bicycle facilities, including bike lanes on Orchard Heights Road and on a future extension of Islander Avenue, a proposed shared use path connecting to Daisy Lane and Doaks Ferry Road, and a new family friendly bikeway on Ptarmigan Street. Sidewalks are also needed on portions of Orchard Heights Road and Titan Drive.
Parrish Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Englewood Elementary School
A later section in this memo presents detailed recommendations for Englewood Elementary School.
Grant Community School

Sidewalk repair is needed on numerous streets in the neighborhood, including on portions of Summer, Capitol, and Market streets. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Winter Street, D Street, Norway Street and 5th Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Sidewalk repair is needed on portions of Highland Avenue to permit safer school travel. The creation of a family friendly bikeway on Maple Avenue and the installation of shared lane markings on Grove Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The School Assessment Team should investigate parents concerns about traffic control at the Columbia Street/Church Street intersection. Alternate entrances to the schoolyard from the north, south, and east are an important part of creating safe walking and bicycling access for children, and they should be kept open and promoted to families.
Highland Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School

A later section in this memo presents detailed recommendations for Hoover Elementary School.
Middle Schools Parrish Middle School

Sidewalk repair is needed on portions of D and Capitol streets to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Winter Street, and Union Street will help students travel to school in lower-traffic environments. Bike lanes on D and Capitol streets will directly serve trips to the school. An extension of the 12th Street Promenade from its current northern terminus to D street will substantially improve connections from the north.
High Schools North Salem High School

The solutions recommended for Parrish Middle School will also benefit North Salem High School students. In addition, creating bike lanes on Capitol, D, and 12th streets will help older students travel safely to school via bicycle.
Stephens Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Hammond Elementary School
A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Hammond Elementary School, ADA-compliant curb ramp updates were recommended on Janree Drive at Patricia Street and at Lisa Street, and were listed as the top priority. See Figure 1 for specific project boundaries. Additionally, the Project Team suggests that sidewalks be constructed on Kale Street to facilitate safer school travel, even though the road is not considered part of the schools walk zone. Sidewalks should also be constructed on Hayesville Drive. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Settlers Drive will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The City should consider designating one or more accessways through undeveloped parcels to the south and east of the school so that infill development does not block student access.
Figure 1: Hammond Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Hayesville Elementary School

A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Hayesville Elementary School, sidewalk projects were defined on Hayesville Drive, Ward Drive (west of Lancaster Drive), 45th Avenue, and on Satter Drive. A sign project (flashing warning lights) was defined at Harland Drive and Ward Drive, and ADA-compliant curb ramps were recommended on Ward Drive at both 45th and 47th avenues. See Figure 2 for specific project boundaries. Additional sidewalk infill projects on nearby City-owned streets will also assist students walking to school. The highest priority project consisted of sidewalks on Hayesville Drive between Janice Avenue and Happy Drive. The second highest priority project was ADAcompliant curb ramps on Ward Drive, and the third highest priority project was sidewalk infill on the east side of 45th Drive north of Satter Drive. The creation of family friendly bikeways on 47th Avenue, Jade Street and 45th Avenue (north of Ward Drive) will help families travel to school in low-traffic
environments, while shared lane markings on Ward Drive may increase comfort for parents bicycling with children. A school entrance should be created through the ball field to provide students traveling from the north direct access with less exposure to vehicles.
Figure 2: Hayesville Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Lamb Elementary School

A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Lamb Elementary School, sidewalk projects were defined for Herrin Road, 45th Avenue, 47th Avenue, 48th Avenue, Heathwood Street, and Middle Grove Drive. A sign project (flashing warning lights) was defined for Herrin Road north of the school entrance. See Figure 3 for specific project boundaries. The highest priority project was sidewalk infill on Middle Grove Drive north of Heathwood Street. The second highest priority was sidewalk infill on Herrin Road between 45th and 48th avenues, and the third highest priority was sidewalk infill on 48th Avenue between Sesame Street and Silverton Road.
The creation of a family friendly bikeway on 48th Avenue will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Extending the existing bike lanes on Herrin Road east of Middle Grove Drive will also benefit families traveling to school by bicycle.
Figure 3: Lamb Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Middle Grove Elementary School

According to GIS data provided by the Salem-Keizer School District, Middle Grove Elementary School does not have a walk zone, increasing the difficulty of anticipating all student travel needs. Many of the recommendations made for Scott Elementary School (described later) will be relevant to Middle Grove Elementary School students. A family friendly bikeway on 48th Avenue, combined with bicycle facility enhancements on Silverton Road, will help families traveling from directly north and south of the school.
Yoshikai Elementary School

Upgrading the existing paved walkway between Yoshikai Elementary School and Stephens Middle School to a full shared use path will give parents an alternative to on-street north-south travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Jade Street and on 47th Avenue will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments, while shared lane markings will provide a bicycle facility directly to the school entrance.
The existing accessway from the south is an important alternative pedestrian access point that allows students to avoid the congestion of parent drop-off/pickup at the schools main entrance. This accessway should be preserved and promoted to families. A new accessway should be created at the intersection of WB Post Drive and Fuhrer Street to help families access the school grounds from the west and north. The City should consider designating one or more accessways to the school through undeveloped parcels to the east of the school so that infill development does not block student access.
Middle Schools Stephens Middle School

Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Hayesville Drive. Sidewalks should be constructed on this road to permit safer school travel. Upgrading the existing paved walkway between Yoshikai Elementary School and Stephens Middle School to a full shared use path will give parents an alternative to on-street north-south travel. Hayesville Drive currently includes bike lanes linking the school and a paved walkway between Yoshikai Elementary School and Stephens Middle School. Adding shared lane markings on 49th Avenue and creating a family friendly bikeway on Jade Street will help children connect to these existing routes. Parents have indicated that it is difficult to cross Hayesville Drive to access the school. An engineering study should be conducted to evaluate the number of gaps and the speed of vehicle traffic on this street to determine whether a crossing treatment upgrade (such as a pedestrian hybrid beacon) is necessary. A new accessway should be created at the intersection of WB Post Drive and Fuhrer Street to help families who live west and north of the school access the school grounds and the existing north-south pathway. The City should consider designating one or more accessways to the school through undeveloped parcels to the east of the school so that infill development does not block student access.
High Schools Early College High School

Because Early College High School has a citywide attendance area, anticipating all possible barriers to walking and bicycling is difficult as students could be traveling from many origins. Accordingly, this memorandum acknowledges citywide pedestrian and bicycle recommendations near these schools (described in Memos #7 and #8).
Waldo Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Hallman Elementary School
Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Hawthorne Avenue, though a planned street improvement project (currently in the design phase) will construct bike lanes and sidewalks on Hawthorne Avenue between Silverton and Portland roads. Missing
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sidewalks on Carleton Way between Duncan Street and Williams Avenue, along 30th Avenue, and on Felina Avenue were also identified as priority needs in the 2009 Hallman Elementary School Safe Routes to School Action Plan. Widening sidewalks between Felina Avenue and the school grounds would also create a more comfortable pedestrian environment. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Northgate Avenue and 32nd Avenue will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Bike lanes on Hawthorne Avenue were also identified in the Action Plan and are recommended between Sunnyview Drive and Silverton Road as part of the citywide bikeway recommendations (which will supplement planned bike lanes between Silverton and Portland roads). The planned upgrade of Hawthorne Avenue will also include enhanced pedestrian crossings. A direct school accessway should be created from Hyacinth Street to the schoolyard, and should also be considered between Bambi Avenue and Hummingbird Street; both projects were identified as priorities in the 2009 Action Plan. Parents have commented that bike parking is insufficient at Hallman Elementary School; modern racks should be installed, preferably with a cover. A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Scott Elementary School, sidewalk projects were defined for many streets, including Glendale, Arizona, Indiana, and Carolina avenues; Brown Road; 48th Avenue; Hollywood Avenue; and Phipps Lane. A potential sign project (evaluate potential crosswalk and signing needs) was defined on 48th Avenue between Somerset Drive and Oak Park Drive, and various ADA-compliant curb ramp projects were recommended. See Figure 4 for specific project boundaries. The highest priority project was the sign project, while the second highest priority project was the Brown Road sidewalk project. Sidewalk infill projects on nearby City-owned streets (e.g., Brown Road south of Carolina Avenue) will also assist students walking to school. The creation of family friendly bikeways on 48th/Oak, Park/Randi/Carolina and on San Francisco Drive will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The existing school accessway from 48th Avenue is important and should be promoted to parents. Additional pedestrian accessways from the north, east, and south would provide potentially safer walking options. At present, there is only one school crossing opportunity on Brown Road, even though more than half of the attendance area is to the west of Brown Road. An engineering study should be conducted to determine whether a second marked school crossing opportunity and/or additional treatments are necessary.
Scott Elementary School
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A new elementary school is scheduled to open in fall 2012 in the southwestern portion of the Scott Elementary School attendance area (near Walker Road). Pedestrian and bicycle accessibility should be considered as part final infrastructure design.
Figure 4: Scott Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Swegle Elementary School

Lack of connected streets makes walking and bicycling particularly challenging in this school attendance area. The City should investigate whether any public easements exist in this attendance area that might allow for accessways to be created. Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Market Street and Swegle Road. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. It should be noted that the planned realignment of these streets (near 45th Avenue) will include sidewalks and bike lanes thereby enhancing non-motorized connections to the school area.
Washington Elementary School

A later section of this memo presents detailed recommendations for Washington Elementary School.
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Middle Schools Waldo Middle School

Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Keen Avenue and on Florence and Chester avenues. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Park, Florence and Chester avenues will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Because Waldo Middle School is co-located with Washington Elementary School, the detailed recommendations for Washington Elementary (presented later in this memo) will also benefit students at Waldo Middle School.
High Schools McKay High School

Students at McKay High School will benefit from a bikeway on Beverly Avenue (shared lane markings/bike lanes/family friendly bikeway, depending on location). Sidewalks are also needed on Beverly Avenue east of Lancaster Drive and on Phipps Lane. A potential grade-separated crossing of Interstate 5 near Beverly Avenue should also be studied, which would provide McKay students a lower-traffic crossing option that may be more direct for some families.
Houck Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Auburn Elementary School
A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Auburn Elementary School, sidewalk projects were recommended on Center Street, Auburn Road, Monroe Avenue, 36th Avenue, and Clarmar Drive. A sign project (flashing warning lights) was defined on Auburn Road at 46th Avenue, while an informal accessway was to be formalized at 45th Avenue south of Auburn Road. See Figure 5 for specific project boundaries. Additional sidewalk infill projects on nearby City-owned streets will also assist students walking to school.
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Figure 5: Auburn Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
The highest priority project was sidewalks on Auburn Road from Lancaster Drive to Baldwin Avenue. The second highest priority project was the accessway at 45th Avenue south of Center Street. The third highest priority was sidewalks on Monroe Avenue east of Lancaster Drive. The Project Team proposes that sidewalks on Center Street be considered a priority to facilitate safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on 45th/Monroe/Deana/Donalyn/Elma will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Bike lanes on Auburn Road will also provide a safer bicycling environment for parents bicycling with children to school. The proposed Geer Line Trail, part of the citywide recommended pedestrian and bicycle networks, will also enhance connectivity near Auburn Elementary School. A school crossing currently exists on at Center Street at 45th Place. Crossing guards assist students crossing this street during school arrival and departure times, but they are not present for students who arrive before or after school. An engineering study should be conducted to determine whether a second marked school crossing opportunity and/or additional treatments are necessary.
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The City should consider designating one or more accessways to the school through undeveloped parcels to the east and south so that future infill development does not block student access. The existing accessway to the school from Monroe Avenue is important and should be maintained and promoted to families. A second accessway from 45th Place should also be considered to provide more direct pedestrian access to the school that minimizes exposure to motor vehicle traffic. A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Four Corners Elementary School, sidewalk recommendations were made for many area streets, including State Street, Mahrt Avenue, Glenwood Drive, MacLeay Road, and Connecticut Avenue. Sign projects (flashing warning lights) were defined at 46th Court and State Street, and on Elma Avenue south of Beck Avenue. Various ADA-related projects were also defined. See Figure 6 for specific project boundaries.
Four Corners Elementary School
Figure 6: Four Corners Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
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Additional sidewalk infill projects on nearby City-owned streets will also assist students walking to school. The top three projects were sidewalks on State Street, Mahrt Avenue, and Elma Avenue. Sidewalks are also lacking on portions of Elma and Beck avenues. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Elma Avenue and Glenwood Drive will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Accessways to the school from the east and south provide excellent walking and bicycling entrances and should be maintained. Parents have indicated that it is difficult to cross Lancaster Drive safely. An engineering study should be conducted to determine whether the existing signalized crossing at Durbin Avenue merits higher-visibility treatments, and/or whether a second signalized or beacon-assisted crossing location (e.g., at Beck Avenue) is necessary. A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Mary Eyre Elementary School, sidewalk infill was proposed on 49th Avenue, Adobe Street, Buffalo Court, Boulder Drive, and Shenandoah Drive. A sign project (flashing warning lights) was defined for Buffalo Drive in front of the school, bike lanes were proposed for Pennsylvania Avenue, and various ADA-compliant curb ramp projects were recommended. See Figure 7 for specific project boundaries. Additional sidewalk infill projects on nearby City-owned streets will also assist students walking to school. The highest priority project was sidewalk infill on Buffalo Drives south side immediately west of the school. The second highest priority project was sidewalk infill on 49th Avenue, and the third highest priority was sidewalk infill on the south side of Adobe Street between Butte Court and 49th Avenue. The creation of family friendly bikeways on 49th Avenue and the potential shared use path connection between 49th Avenue and Jenah Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The existing school accessway from Jenah Street is important and should be maintained. The possibility of creating a similar access point from Coyote Court should be investigated.
Mary Eyre Elementary School
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Figure 7: Mary Eyre Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Miller Elementary School

A detailed Safe Routes to School assessment was performed in 2008 as part of the Marion County Safe Routes to School project. A complete assessment of infrastructure needs was performed and a detailed deficiency map created, covering curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. For Miller Elementary School, the only defined project, and by default the top priority project, was sidewalk infill on MacLeay Road. See Figure 8 for specific project boundaries. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Wildcherry Drive and 46th/Arabian/Seattle Slew/49th Avenue will help families travel to school in lowtraffic environments. Highway 22 represents an impassable barrier for walking and bicycling trips for all students living to the south. Accordingly, this portion of the attendance area has been designated a hazardous walk zone (see Memorandum #4 for more information about hazard busing). The City should investigate the feasibility of a grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian crossing between Bill Riegel Park and Miller Elementary School.
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A school accessway from Seattle Slew Drive should be considered to provide students a more direct trip that limits exposure to motor vehicle traffic.
Figure 8: Miller Elementary School Deficiencies and Priorities (source: Marion County)
Middle Schools Houck Middle School

Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Rickey Street east of Houck Middle School and on Connecticut Avenue north of Rickey Street. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. Sidewalk repair is also needed on portions of Rickey Street west of Houck Middle School. Creating a bike lane/shared lane marking route on Connecticut Avenue will help children travel to school by bicycle.
High Schools Roberts High School

Because Roberts High School has a citywide attendance area, anticipating all possible barriers to walking and bicycling is difficult as students could be traveling from many origins. Accordingly, this memorandum acknowledges citywide pedestrian and bicycle recommendations near these schools (described in Memos #7 and #8).
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Judson Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Faye Wright Elementary School
A later section in this memo presents detailed recommendations for Faye Wright Elementary School.
Lee Elementary School

Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Battle Creek Road and should be constructed to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Eastlake/Squaw/Catalina will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Baxter Road and Reed Lane (north of the school). Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Woodscape/Baxter will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments, while the installation of shared lane markings on Reed Lane (south of the school) provide direct bicycle access. The Pringle Elementary School attendance area is bisected by Kuebler Boulevard, with no signalized or grade-separated crossing opportunities between Battle Creek Road and Commercial Street. Families who live north of Kuebler Boulevard are unlikely to walk or bicycle out of direction to these crossing opportunities. Parents report a high level of concern about Kuebler Boulevard. The possibility of creating a grade-separated crossing over Kuebler Boulevard between Battle Creek Road and Commercial Street should be studied. Alternatively, at-grade crossing enhancements at the Kuebler Boulevard/Stroh Lane intersection may be considered. Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Lone Oak Road and Holder Lane. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of a family friendly bikeway on Valleywood Drive will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The school accessways at Tarriff Court, Triad Court and Wormwood Street are important entrances for students walking to school from the north, and help children avoid drop-off/pickup area congestion. These should be preserved and promoted to parents.
Pringle Elementary School
Sumpter Elementary School

Middle Schools Judson Middle School

The creation of family friendly bikeways on Lone Oak Road and Marietta Street will help children travel to school in low-traffic environments, while installation of shared lane markings on Idylwood Drive may provide a more comfortable riding environment for parents bicycling with children.
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Crossler Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Liberty Elementary School
Although sidewalks are lacking on portions of Skyline Road near of Kuebler Boulevard, a planned street improvement project will establish sidewalks on this corridor between Kuebler Boulevard and Liberty Road, thus improving walking conditions for students.
Salem Heights Elementary School

The Salem Heights Elementary School attendance area is particularly lacking in sidewalks. Any sidewalk infill opportunities that arise should be pursued. A key sidewalk infill area is Winola Avenue south of Madrona Avenue (in conjunction with a potential shared use path linking the southern terminus of Winola Avenue with Felton Street, identified as part of the recommended citywide bicycle/pedestrian network). Sidewalks on Liberty Road should also be repaired and upgraded as needed. The creation of a family friendly bikeway on Winola Avenue will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments, particularly if a bikeway is installed on nearby Madrona Avenue. The difficulty of crossing Liberty Road was a major topic in parent survey responses. Liberty Road experiences higher vehicle speeds and volumes, and as it bisects the Salem Heights attendance area, many school trips are made across this roadway. There is one signalized intersection of Liberty Road at Madrona Avenue, but this may not be sufficient to meet all student crossing needs. The City of Salem School Assessment Team should evaluate Liberty Road to determine whether a second school crossing location can be created, and/or whether the current intersection at Madrona Avenue could be better optimized for safe child travel. Limited street connectivity, especially east-west, is also a particular challenge for Salem Heights families. Because urban build-out has largely occurred, creating new street connections may be difficult. Accordingly, the City should assess whether utility or other public easements, or currently undeveloped parcels, exist through which new east-west accessways could be created. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Justice/18th/Joplin will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. The Schirle Elementary schoolyard is currently fenced, forcing students arriving on foot or bicycle from the north, east or west to travel around the school and use the front entrance. Creating a new entrance opportunity on the north side of the schoolyard from Joseph Street would create more direct walking paths for students.
Schirle Elementary School

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Middle Schools Crossler Middle School

Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Davis Road, Liberty Road, Mildred Road and Holder Lane. Sidewalks should be constructed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Rock Creek Drive and Red Leaf Drive will help children travel to school in low-traffic environments, while shared lane markings on Holder Lane will provide direct bicycle access to the school. Enhanced crossing treatments are needed at the intersection of Davis and Liberty roads to streamline access to the school campus. Students benefit from several direct pathway connections to nearby streets and neighborhoods, including links to Rock Creek Drive, Stockton Avenue, and Liberty Road. These path connections should continue to be maintained and promoted.
High Schools Sprague High School

Sprague High School students will benefit from bike lanes on Croisan Creek Road and Croisan Scenic Way.
Leslie Middle School Attendance Area

Elementary Schools Bush Elementary School
Sidewalk repair is needed on 14th Street to facilitate safer school travel. The creation of a family friendly bikeway on Mill Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments, while shared lane markings on 14th Street will provide a direct route to the school. Parent survey responses indicate that the signalized intersection of 14th and State streets may represent a barrier to walking. A City traffic engineer should evaluate this intersection to determine whether physical or operational improvements are necessary, or if an enforcement campaign should be pursued. Though the schoolyard is fenced, a number of entrances facilitate entry from adjacent neighborhoods. These entrances should be preserved. Candalaria Elementary School is situated in substantially topographic conditions, limiting potential for walking and bicycling to school. Nevertheless, parents report that they would walk more if sidewalks were completed on Hansen Avenue west of the school, and if sidewalk gaps were completed on Crestview Drive. Sidewalks should be completed on these roads to permit safer school travel. The creation of a family friendly bikeway on Crestview Drive south of the school will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments, while uphill bike lanes
Candalaria Elementary School
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on Hansen Avenue west of the school may be used by parents bicycling with children. Parents reported concerns about vehicle speeding on roads near the school. The City should consider a speed study on Hansen Avenue and on Crestview Drive to determine whether engineering changes or enforcement efforts are needed. Sidewalk repair is needed on portions of McKinley Street to facilitate safer school travel. Numerous entrances to the schoolyard are provided as alternatives to the main entrance, offering pedestrians a lower-traffic point of entry. These routes should be preserved and promoted. Parents report that sidewalks are generally lacking in the Morningside Elementary School attendance area. Key recommended sidewalk projects include Peck Avenue to the north and south of Madrona Avenue. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Peck Avenue and Ewald Avenue will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. Schoolyard entrances at Redhill Drive and Mader Avenue benefit pedestrians by enabling foot traffic to avoid drop-off/pickup area congestion. These entrances should be preserved and promoted. A proposed shared use path in South Village Park will provide a formal bicycle/pedestrian link between Ewald and Harris avenues. Sidewalks are in need of repair on portions of 25th Street to facilitate safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Mill/24th/Trade and on Ford Street will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments. State Street bisects the attendance area. There is no designated school crossing location on State Street in the Richmond Elementary attendance area. The City should work with the Salem-Keizer School District to determine whether a crossing location on State Street can be optimized for school travel (e.g., through signal timing or actuation, countdown signals, or through creating an official school crossing location).
McKinley Elementary School

Morningside Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School

Middle Schools Leslie Middle School

Leslie Middle Schools location on the far southeast of its attendance area means that students generally must travel longer distances, and cross more streets, compared with a more centrally-located school.
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Sidewalks are lacking on portions of Pringle Road and should be constructed to permit safer school travel. The creation of family friendly bikeways on Ewald/11th/Oakhill/Courtney/Centennial and on Copper Glen/Mandy/Albert/12th will help families travel to school in low-traffic environments.
High Schools South Salem High School

Students at South Salem High School will benefit from a bikeway on Rural Avenue (family friendly bikeway/shared lane markings) as well as a family friendly bikeway on Summer Street.
Walkabout Schools Solutions

Introduction
This section presents infrastructure recommendations for the five schools for which school site walkabouts were conducted as part of this planning effort in late 2010. Discussed in further detail below, the recommendations were based on findings from the school site walkabouts, supplemental field work, input from City and School District staff, and feedback from the Salem community through the projects various public outreach forums (e.g., open houses, online surveys, small group meetings, listening station events, etc.).
Englewood Elementary School

The following school solutions are recommended for Englewood Elementary School. Map 1 denotes the location of each recommendation, while Table 1 lists the recommendations shown on the map.
Proposed Solutions:
Sidewalk Repair on 17th Street: The goal of this solution is to create a safer and more accessible pavement surface for pedestrians. The basis for this recommendation is the City of Salems sidewalk conditions data as well as field observations. Median Refuge Island on 17th Street at Nebraska Avenue: The goal of this solution is to facilitate safe and convenient street crossings for students arriving to Englewood Elementary from the west. The basis for this recommendation is input from City of Salem staff and field observations. Updated Bike Racks: The goal of this solution is to provide students with bicycle parking that is more secure and easier to use. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for a bicycle, allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as well. Replace School Sign on 19th Street at Kansas Avenue: One existing school sign has not yet been converted to the newer fluorescent yellow-green color. The goal of this
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solution is to ensure that school signs are maximally visible and compliant with contemporary guidance. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike Lanes on D Street: D Street serves as a long corridor bisecting the Englewood attendance area and links non-motorized users with many nearby residences. The goal of this solution is to provide a protected bicycle facility for parents riding with children. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and bicycle facility recommendations developed for the citywide bikeway network. It should be noted that provision of bike lanes on D Street may represent a longerterm implementation measure, while interim treatments (e.g., shared lane markings) should be considered in the short-term. Pave Driveway Entrance: Paving the driveway entrance on the north side of Nebraska Avenue at 20th Street is recommended. The goal of this recommendation is to create ADA-compliant access to the school and to address seasonal puddles that increase difficulty for children walking to school. The basis for this recommendation is discussions with the school Principal and field observations.
TABLE 1
Proposed Englewood Elementary School Improvements, as shown on Map 1

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Hoover Elementary School

The following school solutions are recommended for Hoover Elementary School. Map 2 denotes the location of each recommendation, while Table 2 lists the recommendations shown on the map.
Proposed Solutions:
Updated Bike Racks: The goal of this solution is to provide students with bicycle parking that is more secure and easier to use. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for a bicycle, allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as well. Construct a Sidewalk and Family Friendly Bikeway on Ellis Avenue: Ellis Avenue is one of the few east-west streets between Market and D streets that connects 23rd Avenue to Savage Road. It is recommended that the City construct a sidewalk on the streets south side and implement family friendly bikeway treatments. The goal of this solution is to provide children and families with a safer, more comfortable facility for walking and bicycling to school. The basis for the recommendation is agency input, field observations, and the citywide bikeway analysis. Add Crossing Treatment on Savage Road and Ellis Avenue: During the school site walkabout, several families were observed crossing Savage Road at Ellis Avenue instead of walking south to the school crosswalk at Tess Avenue. The City should undertake an engineering study to determine whether enhanced crossing treatments should be considered. The goal of this recommendation is to improve safety where residents are already crossing, particularly during before- and after-school activities when no crossing guard is present. The treatment would also benefit residents accessing the nearby park. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Potential Enhanced Bikeway Treatments on Savage Road between D Street and Ellis Avenue: Many parents were observed parking or stopping in the existing Savage Road bike lanes while waiting for students to be dismissed. This eliminates the safety benefits of bike lanes at the time when they are most needed due to school pickup/drop-off congestion. Numerous bicyclists were observed entering the travel lane or using the sidewalk to maneuver around cars illegally stopped in the bike lane. It is recommended that the City consider enhanced bikeway treatments such as a cycle track or raised bike lanes at the school frontage (between D Street and Ellis Avenue). The goal of this recommendation is to discourage motorists from illegally parking in bike lanes and thus improve cyclist safety. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. It should be noted that while this Plan focuses on infrastructure recommendations, police enforcement against parking in the bike lanes in front of Hoover Elementary School is also highly recommended. Bike Lanes on D Street: D Street is one of few corridors within the Hoover attendance area that crosses Interstate 5, and is a lower-volume and lower-speed facility compared with alternative corridors such as Sunnyview Road, Market Street, and Center Street. The recommended solution is to repair sidewalks (where necessary) and install bike lanes on D Street. The goal of this solution is to provide
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a protected facility for use by parents riding with children to school, and to provide a wider and more accessible sidewalk. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and bicycle facility recommendations developed for the citywide bikeway network. It should be noted that provision of bike lanes on D Street may represent a longer-term implementation measure, while interim treatments (e.g., shared lane markings) should be considered in the short-term. Trim Vegetation Obstructing School Sign: One existing school sign on D Street immediately west of Savage Road is obstructed by overgrown vegetation, which should be trimmed. The goal of this solution is to increase motorists awareness that they are approaching a school crossing. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Construct a Sidewalk on Tess Avenue: Tess Avenue is a primary corridor leading to the school, as it has a crossing guard and connects to the schools main entrance. The City should construct a south-side sidewalk on Tess Avenue. The purpose of this solution is to improve pedestrian safety. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and City staff input.
TABLE 2
Proposed Hoover Elementary School Improvements, as shown on Map 2

Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Enhanced bikeway treatments (e.g., cycle track or raised bike lanes) on Savage Road between D Street and Ellis Avenue Updated bike racks Enhanced crossing treatment on Savage Road at Ellis Avenue Sidewalk and family friendly bikeway on Ellis Avenue Sidewalk on south side of Tess Avenue Trim vegetation obstructing school sign on D Street Bike lanes on D Street
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Washington Elementary School

The following school solutions are recommended for Washington Elementary School. Map 3 denotes the location of each recommendation, while Table 3 lists the recommendations shown on the map.
Proposed Solutions:
Updated Bike Racks: The goal of this solution is to provide students with bicycle parking that is more secure and easier to use. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for a bicycle, allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as well. Sidewalk Infill and Repair on Silverton Road: Existing sidewalks on portions of Silverton Road are narrow, have heaving roots and uneven pavement, or are missing altogether. The City should repair existing sidewalks and install sidewalks where they are missing. The goal of this solution is to provide safer and more comfortable walking facilities for students and families. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and the Citys sidewalk conditions data. Create a Family Friendly Bikeway on Park Avenue: Students and families traveling from south and west of Washington Elementary currently have no bicycle facilities available. The City should create a family friendly bikeway on Park Avenue. The goal of this recommendation is to create a safer and more appealing way to access the school by bicycle. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and the citywide bicycle recommendations. New Pathway Connection between Park Avenue and Lansing Avenue: Students walking from south and/or west of Washington Elementary School currently must follow circuitous routing via Silverton Road or Chester Avenue, and then walk on Lansing Avenue. The City and Salem-Keizer School District should create a direct walking path between Washington Elementary School and the parking lot entrance from Park Avenue. The goal of this solution is to provide a more direct travel route that exposes children to less vehicle traffic. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and conversations with School District representatives.
TABLE 3
Proposed Washington Elementary School Improvements, as shown on Map 3

Number 1 2 3 4 Description Sidewalk infill and repair on Silverton Road Updated bike racks New pathway connection between Park and Lansing avenues Family friendly bikeway on Park Avenue
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Faye Wright Elementary School

The following school solutions are recommended for Faye Wright Elementary School. Map 4 denotes the location of each recommendation, while Table 4 lists the recommendations shown on the map.
Proposed Solutions:
Updated Bike Racks: Faye Wrights bike racks are sited in a fenced area in the schoolyard, providing greater security compared with parking facilities at other schools, but the outdated rack type only allows students to lock a wheel and not the entire bicycle frame to the rack. The goal of this solution is to provide students with bicycle parking that is more secure and easier to use. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for bicycles, should allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and should be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as well. Shared Lane Markings on Browning Avenue: Installing shared lane markings on Browning Avenue will provide a new bicycle route linking homes north of Faye Wright Elementary School with existing bike lanes on Lone Oak Road. The goal of this solution is to provide designated bicycle facilities for parents riding with children to school. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and the citywide bikeway analysis. New Pathway between Schoolyard and Alderbrook Avenue: At present, students living directly east of the school must walk north to Browning Avenue or south to McKinley Street (which has no sidewalks), and then around to the front entrance of the school on Lone Oak Road. The City should work with the Salem-Keizer School District to study whether a new connection can be created from Alderbrook Avenue. The goal of this solution is to provide a shorter, more direct, and more appealing route that exposes children to less vehicular traffic. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Potential Enhanced Bikeway Treatments on Lone Oak Road between Browning Avenue and Friendship Avenue: Many parents were observed parking or stopping in the existing bike lanes on Lone Oak Road while waiting for students to be dismissed. This eliminates the safety benefits of bike lanes at the time when they are most needed due to school pickup/drop-off congestion. Consequently, cyclists must either enter the travel lane or use the sidewalk to maneuver around cars illegally stopped in the bike lane. It is recommended that the City consider enhanced bikeway treatments such as a cycle track or raised bike lanes at the school frontage (between Browning Avenue and Friendship Avenue). The goal of this recommendation is to discourage motorists from illegally parking in bike lanes and thus improve cycling safety. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. It should be noted that while this Plan focuses on infrastructure improvements, police enforcement against parking in the bike lanes in front of Faye Wright Elementary School is also highly recommended.
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Proposed Faye Wright Elementary School Improvements, as shown on Map 4

Number 1 2 3 4 Description Enhanced bikeway treatments (e.g., cycle track or raised bike lanes) on Lone Oak Road between Browning and Friendship avenues Updated bike racks Shared lane markings on Browning Avenue New pathway connection between schoolyard and Alderbrook Avenue
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Walker Middle School

The following school solutions are recommended for Walker Middle School. Map 5 denotes the location of each recommendation, while Table 5 lists the recommendations shown on the map.
Proposed Solutions:
Updated Bike Racks: The existing bike racks at Walker Middle School should be replaced with updated racks and be relocated to a more visible and secure site. The goal of this solution is to provide bicycle parking that is more secure and easier to use. The basis for this recommendation is field observations. Bike racks should provide two points of contact for a bicycle, allow the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked, and be installed properly to maximize the number of bicycles that can be stored. Ideally, a cover would be provided as well. Pathway Connection between School Grounds and Glen Creek Road: The steep bluff behind Walker Middle School makes walking to school more difficult for families who live on the hill behind the school. Informal unpaved paths traversing the ridge demonstrate that children are currently using this route. The City should formalize this pathway to create a safe and comfortable non-motorized connection. Due to the steep grade, stairs will likely be necessary. A complimentary bike gutter (also known as a staircase runnel) could also be installed along the stairway to simplify movements for cyclists walking their bikes in this area. Patterson Street was previously identified as the most promising corridor for this connection. The goal of this solution is to facilitate safer and more convenient pedestrian travel for students who live behind the school. The basis for this recommendation is field observations, City input, and recommendations from previous planning efforts in this area. Sidewalk Repair on 7th Street: The goal of this solution is to provide a more accessible facility for students walking to school. The basis for this recommendation is field observations and the Citys sidewalk conditions data. Sidewalk Repair and Family Friendly Bikeway on 8th Street: The City should implement a new family friendly bikeway on 8th Street and repair sidewalks along this corridor (where needed). The goal of this solution is to provide a safer and more accessible facility for students walking and bicycling to school. The basis for this recommendation is field observations, the Citys sidewalk conditions data, and citywide bicycle and pedestrian facility recommendations. Patterson Street Bikeway Improvements: The City should install bike lanes on Patterson Street between Edgewater and 9th streets to enhance north-south connections to the school area. The goal of this solution is to designate a main bicycle route to access the school and to improve safety for children and families riding to school. The basis for this recommendation is the citywide bicycle facility recommendations. Repair and Complete Sidewalk on Gerth Street: The City should repair existing sidewalks on Gerth Street and complete the sidewalk north to the streets terminus. The goal of this solution is to provide a complete and accessible walking facility for
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TGM PROJECT #2F-09, TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #9

Citywide Schools Solutions

Parent Survey Findings

Walker Middle School Attendance Area

Chapman Hill Elementary School

Harritt Elementary School

Myers Elementary School

Middle Schools Walker Middle School

High Schools West Salem High School

Parrish Middle School Attendance Area

Grant Community School

Highland Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School

Middle Schools Parrish Middle School

High Schools North Salem High School

Stephens Middle School Attendance Area

Hayesville Elementary School

Lamb Elementary School

Middle Grove Elementary School

Yoshikai Elementary School

Middle Schools Stephens Middle School

High Schools Early College High School

Waldo Middle School Attendance Area

Scott Elementary School

Swegle Elementary School

Washington Elementary School

Middle Schools Waldo Middle School

High Schools McKay High School

Houck Middle School Attendance Area

Four Corners Elementary School

Mary Eyre Elementary School

Miller Elementary School

Middle Schools Houck Middle School

High Schools Roberts High School

Judson Middle School Attendance Area

Lee Elementary School

Pringle Elementary School

Sumpter Elementary School

Middle Schools Judson Middle School

Crossler Middle School Attendance Area

Salem Heights Elementary School

Schirle Elementary School

Middle Schools Crossler Middle School

High Schools Sprague High School

Leslie Middle School Attendance Area

Candalaria Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School

Morningside Elementary School

Richmond Elementary School

Middle Schools Leslie Middle School

High Schools South Salem High School

Walkabout Schools Solutions

Englewood Elementary School

Proposed Englewood Elementary School Improvements, as shown on Map 1

Existing Bike Lanes

Existing Paved Path Railroad Park

GR EEN W Existing Unpaved Path A

& Pedestrian Improvements Existing Sidewalk

Existing Shared Lane Markings

Existing School Crossing

Proposed School Solutions

Map 1: Proposed Infrastructure Solutions at Englewood Elementary School

1/4 Mile Walking Radius Walk Zone Hazardous Walk Zone