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d) How and by whom have unsafe routes been identified (e.g., councilor board resolution, agency's plan, etc.)? This unsafe route was jointly identified by the school district, the city and the Centennial Lakes Police Department. e) Given that unsafe routes may exist in numerous locations in your jurisdiction, explain why the selected routes have been targeted for improvements. Describe the magnitude of the risks facing children who walk or bicycle to schools. Centerville is fortunate to have the majority of the city served by bike/walking trails. These trails were constructed as part of new subdivisions developed in the past 10 years. Two primary unsafe routes exist in Centerville. One route is the crossing of CSAH 14 at Dupre Road and the second is at CSAH 14 and Brian Drive. The Dupre Road crossing was selected for funding solicitation because it is presently the crossing where there is the greatest risk of injury; the location where it is the most difficult to spot a crossing pedestrian; where the youngest population cross; where greatest number of pedestrian crossings occur; and, as the city continues to grow, where the new young pedestrians would cross. The magnitude to the risks at this location by children who walk or bicycle to Centennial Elementary School Centerville is a consequence of the change in the speed limit from 30 to 45 mph, visibility, the number of children that cross at this location and the volume of traffic that passes this crossing. In addition, Anoka County is proposing to reconstruct CSAH 14 in 2007, adding a wider road section and creating a more hazardous situation than currently exists. The county project does provide the opportunity to complete the underpass prior to the road reconstruction. f) Are the existing and proposed facilities compliant with the American's with Disabilities Act? Existing and proposed are and will be compliant with the American's with Disabilities Act. g) Describe any existing programs at the affected school(s) that educate students or otherwise encourage walking or bicycling to school. No program exists because of current safety concerns. However with the addition of an underpass, the school will consider an educational program to encourage walking and bicycling to school. h) List or describe any related policies, practices, or documents, such as a school route plan, that demonstrate an overall strategic plan for traffic safety improvements specifically targeted for the school site or school district. The school discourages walking/bicycling to school and, because of safety concerns, the district's policy identifies walk areas north of CSAH 14 only. i) If worksheet item "Requirement (distance from home to school) to be eligible to ride a bus" was checked as "varies", please provide more detail. Minnesota Safe Routes to School 2008 Grant Application 8 -17-