Students and residents in the Arlington community can look forward to greater safety and accessibility on their journeys to and from school, as the Public Works Department kicks off the Safe Routes to School Project. Construction that began last month will see the introduction of new sidewalks, crosswalks, and infrastructure upgrades focused on ensuring pedestrian paths near schools are up to scratch, as per the City of Arlington.
With patience requested by the department during the construction period, the planned enhancements are expected to not only make routes safer, but also to enhance compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Yet, announced with a sense of optimism, the community has to navigate the disruptions that accompany the creation of safer passages for students and families now.
Targeting several schools, the updates include adding a traffic signal at Webb Elementary and ADA-compliant sidewalks, driveways, and ramps across various locations. Details provided on the Public Works Department's webpage spill out the scope of the project, which spans across Crow Leadership Academy, Thornton Elementary, and Webb Elementary - with construction set to wrap up by June 2026.
