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Existing Infrastructure-Strengths <br /> The following observations were noted as existing system strengths: <br /> • Clear school zone and pedestrian crossing signage is found along Corporate Drive and <br /> US 70A. <br /> • There are crosswalks along US 70A at the intersections with Prestwood Dr and Quincy <br /> Cottage Road. <br /> • There are on-campus sidewalks along the building front, adjacent to the carpool drop- <br /> off line. <br /> • There are sidewalks along portions of Meadowlands Drive, US 70A, and nearby <br /> neighborhood roads. <br /> • There is no through traffic on Corporate Drive or Meadowlands Drive making these <br /> roads safer for walking. <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 /> • Traffic is significant along US 70A and poses a safety barrier for school-age cyclists and <br /> pedestrians. <br /> • There are no bicycle racks on campus. <br /> • Within the surrounding the area,there is no curb and gutter. Drainage ditches and <br /> right-of-way are an obstacle to further sidewalk or side path development. <br /> • There are no sidewalks or sidewalk gaps on adjacent roadways.There are no bicycle <br /> facilities on adjacent roadways.Table 2.11 summarizes key locations where insufficient <br /> infrastructure creates barriers to pedestrians and bicyclists. <br /> Table 2.22:Key Infrastructure Gaps at Partnership Academy <br /> Road Orientation Gap <br /> Corporate Drive Both sides No sidewalk or bike lanes. <br /> US 70A Both sides No sidewalk from Meadowlands Dr to <br /> 650 feet west. No sidewalk east of <br /> Orange County SportsPlex. <br /> Key Crossing Issues <br /> The following crossings are barriers to safety and prevent children from walk and cycling to <br /> school safely: <br /> Corporate Drive and Meadowlands Drive:There is currently no pedestrian crossing treatment <br /> from Corporate Drive across Meadowlands Drive to connect to the sidewalk.Corporate Drive is <br /> stop controlled and the traffic along Meadowlands Drive coming from US 70 is free flowing at <br /> the intersection. <br /> Safe Routes to School <br /> Existing Conditions Analysis 50 <br />