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UNITED CONSULTING // City of South Bend - Safe Routes to School (Des #2201237)6 <br />SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL <br />KENNEDY ACADEMY <br />Project Approach <br />PEDESTRIAN SAFETY <br />Of course, the Safe Routes to School program doesn’t just include sidewalks and curb ramps! Pavement markings and signage intended to enforce desired driver <br />behaviors can also have a positive effect on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Increasing the number of stop bars and crosswalk markings present will help <br />easily identify where drivers might expect to cross paths with pedestrians. Similarly, roadway signage such as speed limit, pedestrian warning, and stop/yield signs <br />all help create awareness of the need to share the roadway with other users. <br />United’s experience with balancing all modes of transportation provides an important understanding of how different users of public spaces interact. Too often, <br />roadway designs only focus on vehicles, while trail and sidewalk projects only focus on pedestrians and/or bicyclists. The key to a well-functioning, complete street <br />is making it easy for all elements to coexist. Simple things like creating awareness of other users and providing adequate sight lines for both drivers and pedestrians <br />to make appropriate decisions before entering a point of conflict can have a profound impact on the safety of everyone. <br />We pride ourselves not only on an understanding of the construction and engineering principles involved <br />in a project like this, but also understanding the theory and reason behind where and when to apply specific <br />safety measures.