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Kingsburg approves Safe Routes to School grant application for crosswalk beacons and signage upgrades
Summary
The council voted to approve Resolution 2025-042 authorizing staff to submit a Measure C Safe Routes to School application for rapid flashing beacons and signage/striping upgrades at several school locations; deadline extended to Oct. 4.
The Kingsburg City Council on Aug. 6 approved Resolution 2025‑042, authorizing staff to submit an application for local Measure C Safe Routes to School funds to install pedestrian safety improvements near city schools.
Staff recommended projects that the safety committee prioritized include rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons (RRFBs) at two locations in front of Raiford Johnson (also referenced in the staff map as multiple crossings) and one location near Reagan Elementary on Lindquist Avenue. The package also includes school‑zone signage and pavement‑marking upgrades for Kingsburg High School, Raiford Johnson, Reagan Elementary, Lincoln and Washington schools.
Will Washburn, presenting for staff, said the Measure C local Safe Routes allocation is intended to support projects that reduce crash risk and improve walking and bicycling access to primary and secondary schools, prioritizing locations with documented safety concerns and disadvantaged communities. Washburn said Fresno Council of Governments staff had previously reached out to school districts during the call for projects and that city and county traffic‑safety committees reviewed crash and pedestrian data to prioritize the proposed locations.
Council members asked whether school districts had been consulted. Washburn and a staff representative said Fresno COG had solicited school‑district feedback countywide; staff confirmed the city coordinates with districts on project details if the application is successful.
Staff noted the application deadline was recently extended to Oct. 4, giving staff additional time to finalize application materials. A motion to approve Resolution 2025‑042 passed by voice vote; council members present responded “Aye.”
If funded, the proposed improvements would be implemented after design and coordination with the affected schools and would be subject to the grant’s scope, timelines and any required local match provisions. Council directed staff to proceed with the application.
