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Consultants find Abbott better suited for consolidation; Robinson faces environmental and circulation constraints
Summary
Traffic engineers and designers reported that Abbott’s site better accommodates larger consolidated enrollments, while Robinson has wetlands, limited buildable area and pedestrian/queueing conflicts; consultants recommended targeted tests (Phase II ESA, geotech) and follow-up traffic work.
Consultants presented detailed existing-conditions and traffic findings to the Robinson School Building Committee on May 12, concluding that Abbott is generally better positioned to accommodate a larger consolidated elementary school while Robinson faces several site and circulation constraints.
Rebecca and Nicole, traffic consultants on the team, said their morning and afternoon observations at Robinson showed parent-vehicle queues that occasionally block the bus loop, limited sidewalks, and pedestrian conflicts — particularly for pre-K students — that create safety and visibility concerns. “There was definitely a major safety concern going on there,” the traffic consultant said, describing parents and…
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