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• Some walkers were observed arriving from the back side of the school, Foust Street, <br /> Latimer Street, and Nash Street. <br /> • Cyclists were observed coming from both directions along Hayes Street. <br /> Existing Infrastructure-Strengths <br /> The following observations were noted as existing system strengths: <br /> • There is sidewalk along the north side of Hayes Street from North Nash Street to Central <br /> Elementary School and a sidewalk along the west side of North Nash Street. <br /> • Pedestrian crossing signage is found along Hayes Street. <br /> • There are on-campus sidewalks along the building front, adjacent to the carpool drop- <br /> off line. <br /> Existing Infrastructure- Deficiencies <br /> There are multiple issues related to infrastructure deficiency and traffic issues that warrant <br /> improvement,create safety hazards, and prevent children from walking and cycling to school <br /> safely. Key weaknesses, barriers, and obstacles include the following: <br /> • There are no school zone markings along Hayes Street. <br /> • Sections of Hayes Street south of the school have narrow shoulders and overgrown <br /> vegetation, making it difficult for walking. <br /> • There are no sidewalks or sidewalk gaps found on adjacent roadways.There are no <br /> bicycles facilities found on adjacent roadways.Table 2.5 summarizes key locations <br /> where insufficient infrastructure creates barriers to pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> Table 2.10:Key Infrastructure Caps at Central Elementary <br /> Road Orientation Cap <br /> W King Street Both directions No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Hayes Street Both directions No bike lanes. No sidewalk on the south/east side. No <br /> sidewalk on the west side east of the school. <br /> Latimer Street Both directions No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Key Crossing Issues <br /> The following crossings are barriers to safety and prevent children from walk and cycling to <br /> school safely: <br /> Hayes Street and W King Street: Hayes Street ends at W King Street at a stop sign-controlled <br /> intersection.This location has narrow shoulders and overgrown vegetation that makes it <br /> difficult for pedestrians to cross safely.There are no sidewalks or pedestrian crossings at this <br /> location. <br /> Safe Routes to School <br /> Existing Conditions Analysis 24 <br />