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Committee approves Reed Elementary bus-loop extension to ease morning congestion
Summary
The Urban Design Committee approved a final-location review to extend Reed Elementary School's bus loop to increase on-site bus storage and reduce queuing onto Whitehead Road, subject to minor revisions including a planting plan and bike-parking provisions.
The Urban Design Committee on March 13 approved a final location/character/extent review for a Reed Elementary School project to extend the existing bus loop and reduce bus queuing on Whitehead Road. The project expands the on-site bus storage area by approximately 210 feet, increasing capacity so buses no longer queue onto the street during peak drop-off and pick-up times.
Why it matters: School bus queuing onto public streets can create safety and traffic congestion in residential areas. The approved extension is intended to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the neighborhood around Reed Elementary.
Project details and committee direction: Richmond Public Schools presented a plan to lengthen the existing bus loop while retaining a 24-foot travel lane and adding a 6-foot…
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