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Committee discusses crosswalk, sidewalk and ADA gaps in Estacada school zones; walking audit planned for next year
Summary
Committee members reviewed multiple school‑zone crosswalk and sidewalk deficiencies, flagged missing ADA access at the Estacada High School crossing, and agreed to schedule a Safe Routes to School walking audit next school year with the Safe Routes deputy director.
Committee members reviewed a series of crosswalk and sidewalk priorities near schools and other high‑pedestrian areas and discussed next steps for improving visibility and accessibility.
Members identified multiple locations with faded or missing crosswalks and outdated sidewalks, including Broadway & Tenth, North Broadway & Sixth (near Big Jim’s), Northeast Shafford near housing, and the main Estacada High School crossing. Committee members said the Estacada High School crossing lacks ADA access on at least one side and noted a lip on the approach that needs remediation.
The committee discussed prior Safe Routes to School work (a 2017 plan) and a related Thriving Communities grant. Elena said she contacted the deputy director for the Safe Routes to School program, who asked whether the committee would prefer to conduct a walking audit in the current school year or next; committee members recommended scheduling the audit next year to allow more preparation time.
The committee also noted ongoing projects: speed humps on Northeast Hill Way and planned work on the Hill Way extension, plus possible flashing beacons where ODOT controls right‑of‑way. Committee members were reminded that work on ODOT property requires coordination with ODOT; tree trimming requests can be routed to the city’s public‑works contact.
Why it matters: Crosswalk visibility, ADA access and sidewalk condition directly affect the safety and mobility of students walking between neighborhoods and schools.
What’s next: Committee members agreed to pursue a walking audit with the Safe Routes program next school year and to track follow‑through with the city’s traffic engineer and public works department.
