Kittelson study recommends mid-block crossings and infrastructure upgrades at three elementary schools; council work session set for Sept. 16

City staff and consultants from Kittelson and Associates presented a Sherwood School Zone Crossing Assessment that evaluated three elementary schools and identified site- and right-of-way improvements to address pedestrian safety, student drop-off conflicts and lighting or visibility deficiencies. The consultant recommended a mix of on-site circulation changes (school-district responsibility) and in-right-of-way improvements (city responsibility) including mid-block crossings with pedestrian refuge islands, rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs), ADA-compliant curb ramps, upgraded crosswalk markings, improved lighting and selective curb extensions.

The consultant said Middleton Elementary had already undergone a separate Safe Routes to School action plan and was not included in this brief. The three schools evaluated in this…