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• During the afternoon pick up,traffic backed up in both directions along Orange High <br /> School Road.Vehicles were observed pulling onto the shoulder to wait until the <br /> afternoon bell.Through traffic was observed passing through the left lane at full speed, <br /> creating safety concerns. <br /> • Staff noted that some walkers come from the direction of Orange High School down <br /> the street and walkers are not released in the afternoon until 3:55PM. <br /> • Some cars pull into the driveway exit lane while the carpool traffic is also leaving the <br /> exit lane creating the potential for an accident. <br /> • Buses must pass in the left lane to get past the cars lined up on Orange High School <br /> Road and into the bus lot. <br /> • There is not a crossing guard present, but office staff said there is occasionally someone <br /> directing traffic during pick-up times when available. <br /> Existing Infrastructure-Strengths <br /> Few strengths were noted due to the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.The following <br /> observations were noted as existing system strengths: <br /> • There is some sidewalk along the immediate school entrance. <br /> • There is a short section of sidewalk along Orange High School Road, but it doesn't <br /> connect to any other sidewalk. <br /> • There is a crosswalk across Orange High School Road at Ann Road. <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 /> • The high speeds and high traffic volume along US 70 presents a serious safety threat for <br /> pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> • There is no sidewalk connecting to the crosswalk. <br /> • The shoulder along Orange High School Road is narrow and has a steep drop off along <br /> certain parts. <br /> • There are no bicycle racks located on campus. <br /> • There are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities found on adjacent roadways.Table 2.7 <br /> summarizes key locations where insufficient infrastructure creates barriers to <br /> pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> Table 2.14:Key Infrastructure Caps at Orange Middle <br /> Road Orientation Gap <br /> Orange High School Road Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> US 70 Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Ann Road Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Joyce Road Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Harold Latta Road Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes <br /> Safe Routes to School <br /> Existing Conditions Analysis 32 <br />