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UNITED CONSULTING // City of South Bend - Safe Routes to School (Des #2201237)5 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL KENNEDY ACADEMY Project Approach INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS The project covers such a large area that our initial recommendation would be to perform a survey of all existing accessible routes. This field investigation would include detailed measurements of all ADA-related criteria like cross slopes, running slopes, width, protruding objects, and trip hazards (vertical changes in elevation greater than ½-inch). This boots-on-the-ground inventory serves two purposes. First, we would identify any non-compliant ADA issues with the existing infrastructure that needs to be corrected. Second, we could use the mapping of existing routes to look for opportunities to either further increase connectivity throughout the neighborhoods or prioritize specific accessible routes. Based on the extensive number of existing sidewalks within the project limits it seems unlikely that a large amount of new work would be required, but by highlighting a limited number of missing pieces and targeted improvements, we would make the most efficient use of the City’s budget. With so many walkable amenities in the immediate vicinity, pedestrian activity in these neighborhoods is a big safety concern. In addition to the Kennedy Academy, the planetarium, the water park, sports fields, parks, and numerous churches throughout the neighborhood offer many destinations to choose from. Working with the City, we would love to hear what you identify as priority destinations where additional time and effort should be spend on creating the most direct accessible routes possible. US 20US 20 BENDIX DR.BENDIX DR.ORANGE ST.ORANGE ST.BIRDSELL ST.BIRDSELL ST.A B C C C DC C E F G H KENNEDY ACADEMYA KENNEDY WATER PARKB VARIOUS CHURCHESC MLK JR. COMMUNITY CENTERD THE EXCEL CENTERE BASKETBALL COURTF BASEBALL FIELDG KENNEDY PARKH