The goal of this project is to provide further analysis for two groups of Safe Routes to School (SRTS)Recommendations, including recommendations on Colton Blvd. and near Medicine Crow Middle School.This further public engagement, analysis, and cost estimates will determine if the projects are feasible.The budget for this project is not to exceed $75,000. Project teams should include at least one planner and one engineer, given the type of analysis required.The consultants should reference the Phase 1 and Phase 2 SRTS plans for full recommendation details.Colton Blvd.The recommendations from the SRTS Plans for Colton Blvd. (projects are listed both under Poly Dr.Elementary School in Phase 1 Plan and St. Francis Catholic School in Phase 2 Plan) are to:•Remove left turn lane on Colton Blvd turning north on to 24th St W.•Install curb extensions for the west and south legs with lane width reduction at the 24th St. Winter section.•Reconfigure this intersection to provide for the safety of students walking and biking to school, including recommendations from the phase 1 SRTS plan regarding this intersection. (listed inPhase 2 plan)•Reconfigure Colton Blvd. from 17th St. W to Rehberg Ln. to install a protected bicycle facility and place the existing on-street parking lanes next to the travel lanes•Design intersection at 24th and Colton and future signal timing to accommodate protected bicycle facility.•Design Colton Blvd. to a speed limit that provides for the safety and access of children walking and biking within the school zone.•Install a school zone flashing beacon on Colton Blvd. between Lyndale and 20th St. W.
