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Eureka staff urge early application for Safe Routes to School funds to repair sidewalks
Summary
Council discussed applying for a Safe Routes to School grant ahead of the May deadline to repair sidewalks, add crosswalks and signage within two miles of the school; staff offered to coordinate with the district and help produce engineer estimates.
Eureka officials discussed pursuing a Safe Routes to School grant with a May application deadline and identified sidewalk repair as the primary project need.
City staff reminded the council that the Safe Routes application requires the school district to have a safe-routes map in place and suggested engaging the school superintendent. Council members said much of the city’s sidewalks are in disrepair and that grant-funded work could include pedestrian pads, crosswalks, signage and possibly lighting within approximately two miles of the school.
Staff offered to prepare application details and reach out to contractors and engineers for cost estimates; councilmembers noted that engineer estimates are typically sufficient for the application and that contractors can be contacted later for bids. One council member said she would email additional details so staff and council can coordinate on the application.
Ending: Staff will prepare materials and coordinate with the school district and contractors so the city can file a timely application by the May deadline.
