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Munising awarded $908,386 state Safe Routes to School grant; conceptual sidewalk and crossing plans shown
Summary
City staff said the state awarded Munising a $908,386 Safe Routes to School grant and walked commissioners through conceptual sketches for sidewalks, ADA ramps, and traffic islands on Jewell, Park, Barnum, Elm and Superior Streets and the M‑28 island; staff said design and agency coordination remain to be completed.
Staff announced that the city was officially awarded a state Safe Routes to School grant totaling $908,386 and showed conceptual sketches of proposed pedestrian and curb improvements around the schools. Staff described the drawings as conceptual only and said no final designs or construction bids have been completed.
"So we are in figure figure 1 here," the presenter said while showing the Jewell Street concept and multiple alignment options for sidewalks and traffic islands. Staff emphasized the need to coordinate with MDOT, the county DPW and emergency services to ensure plowability, bus access and safe crossings; they also noted conceptual ADA ramp placements at several corners.
Commissioners asked about whether buses would still have turning access and about how the Elm Street angled parking could change to parallel parking to accommodate islands. Staff said they will meet with the state to determine next steps for design, then bring more detailed plans back to the commission once agency coordination is complete.
Why it matters: the grant would fund sidewalks and safety improvements intended to provide safer walking and rolling routes for students and reduce vehicle–pedestrian conflicts near school properties. Staff said the funding is a significant capital award for a small city.
What’s next: staff will attend follow-up meetings with state grant managers and local emergency services, refine the conceptual sketches into preliminary design documents, and return to the commission with staged plans and any right-of-way or parking changes for approval.
