Overview
Safety improvements for walking and biking to Whittier Elementary School as part of Phase 2 of the Safe Routes to School program. Focus on creating safer, more accessible routes for students and families.
Current Status
Status: 30% design phase (in review)
Project was presented at 30% design level at Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting on September 2, 2025. Design is currently being refined based on feedback.
Timeline
- September 2, 2025: BAC meeting — 30% design presented
- Current: 30% design review and refinement
- Future: Construction timeline TBD (pending design approval)
Project Scope
Primary objective: Improve safety for students walking and biking to Whittier Elementary School
Types of improvements (typical Safe Routes to School):
- Improved crosswalks and pedestrian signals
- Protected bike lanes or sharrows near school
- Speed reduction measures
- Improved sidewalk infrastructure
- Enhanced intersection safety
- School zone signage and markings
Importance
Safe Routes to School programs help students and families choose active transportation (walking, biking) to school, improving public health, reducing traffic congestion, and creating safer communities around schools.
Monitoring
Tracking items:
- 60% design completion
- Final design approval
- Construction timeline
- Implementation details and features
- BAC Resolution 2025-037 status and updates
External Sources
- Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee — BAC Resolution 2025-037
- Minneapolis LIMS — Meeting minutes and project documents
- Minneapolis Safe Routes to School — Program information