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• During the afternoon pickup,vehicles backup to W Ten Road.Traffic backs up past the <br /> right turn lane—cars do pull over on the shoulder.Traffic backs up to the end of the left <br /> turn lane. <br /> • Through traffic will use the center turn lane to pass.Traffic is able to safely pass in both <br /> directions. <br /> • One walker was observed in the afternoon. <br /> • There are no crossing guards or sheriffs present to direct traffic. <br /> • Safety concerns include limited sight distance for cars exiting left out of the school due <br /> to the vehicles backed up along W Ten Road.Additionally,vehicles must pull into the <br /> crosswalk to see around the cars in the right turn lane. <br /> Existing Infrastructure-Strengths <br /> The following observations were noted as existing system strengths: <br /> • Clear school zone and pedestrian crossing signage is found along W Ten Road. <br /> • There are on-campus sidewalks along the building front, adjacent to the carpool drop- <br /> off line. <br /> • There is sidewalk on the section of school property adjacent to W Ten Road. <br /> • There is a crosswalk at the school entrance along W Ten Road. <br /> • There is a bike rack located at the school. <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 multiple two-lane, rural roadways that pose safety barriers for school-age <br /> cyclists and pedestrians. <br /> • W Ten Road presents a serious safety threat for pedestrians and bicyclists because of its <br /> lacking infrastructure, high speeds, traffic volume, and hilly terrain. Either side of W Ten <br /> Road presents engineering challenges for sidewalk or trails since there is no curb and <br /> gutter. <br /> • The speed limit within the school zone is 45 mph. <br /> • There are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities found on adjacent roadway, other than the <br /> sidewalk on school property.Table 2.10 summarizes key locations where insufficient <br /> infrastructure creates barriers to pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> Table 2.20:Key Infrastructure Gaps at Gravelly Hill Middle <br /> Road Orientation Gap <br /> W Ten Road Both sides No sidewalk outside of school property. No bike lanes <br /> Key Crossing Issues <br /> Safe Routes to School <br /> Existing Conditions Analysis 45 <br />