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A&Z will maintain pedestrian <br />safety and ADA compliance <br />throughout construction. <br />M a i n t e n a n c e o f T r a f f i c (M O T ) & <br />P e d e s t r i a n S a f e t y <br />Should construction take place during the school year, ensuring the <br />safety of students, families, and neighborhood pedestrians will be <br />our top priority. <br />A&Z will actively review and enforce the contractor’s Maintenance <br />of Traffic (MOT) plan to ensure: <br />Safe, ADA-compliant pedestrian detours are in place and <br />well-marked. <br />Sidewalk and crossing closures are clearly communicated <br />and minimized near Kennedy Academy during school <br />hours. <br />Access routes remain open during student arrival and <br />dismissal times. <br />Community Outreach <br />Construction near a school requires more than technical oversight—it <br />demands proactive, accessible communication with those affected. <br />A&Z has successfully supported public outreach on projects like <br />Drake Road and is prepared to assist the City of South Bend with <br />clear, coordinated messaging throughout the Kennedy Academy <br />project. <br />Our team offers the following outreach tools if requested: <br />A s M a y o r, I c a n t e l l y o u i t h a s b e e n a p l e a s u r e t o w o r k w i t h A & Z <br />E n g i n e e r i n g o n t h i s p r o j e c t . I s o a p p r e c i a t e t h e i r e f f o r t s t o t a g a l l c i t y a n d <br />s c h o o l e n t i t i e s i n t h e i r s o c i a l m e d i a p o s t s . T h i s a l l o w s p a r e n t s a n d <br />s t u d e n t s t o s t a y i n f o r m e d o f a n y c h a n g e s a s c o n s t r u c t i o n c o n t i n u e s . <br />Lance Waters, Mayor | Kendallville, IN | RE: Drake Rd. Reconstruction <br />Page 8 <br />P R O J E C T U N D E R S T A N D I N G & A P P R O A C H <br />A&Z maintained traffic throughout construction on the <br />Winona Lake Roundabout. A key component in ensuring <br />site safety and mitigating driver confusion was the use of <br />coordinated public messaging. <br />If desired, A&Z can lead early public outreach efforts to <br />build trust and address concerns. From informal <br />meetings to clear visuals and targeted communication, <br />we help communities better understand—and <br />ultimately support—roundabout projects. <br />T U R N I N G Q U E S T I O N S <br />I N T O C O N F I D E N C E <br />Social Media Messaging <br />We have the ability to develop and publish timely updates related to traffic shifts, sidewalk closures, <br />and construction milestones. Posts will be coordinated with City departments, school officials, and <br />other key stakeholders to ensure one unified message is shared across platforms. This approach <br />keeps information consistent and relieves the City from managing outreach alone. <br />Project Landing Page <br />A&Z can create a dedicated project webpage where residents and school families can view current <br />construction details, timelines, and safe walking routes. Users can subscribe for email updates, <br />keeping them informed throughout construction without having to seek out information. <br />This school-aware, neighborhood-focused communication strategy helps the City foster transparency and <br />community trust while maintaining safety and minimizing disruption.