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Soundview Ave Pedestrian Safety Project Nearly Complete
Shortly after the new school year began at West Homer Elementary this year, work began to complete Soundveiw Avenue sidewalks and other pedestrian safety features to provide our kids a safe route to school.
The City of Homer is pleased to announce that the project is now nearing completion.
Sidewalk sections have been added between Mulikin Street and Cabana Court, and sidewalks now connect all the way to West Homer Elementary School.
All new sidewalks, and other existing walk approaches were brought into compliance with ADA standards. Final improvements will include new crosswalks and other traffic calming measures including electronic signs alerting drivers to their speeds.
These improvements help children safely walk and cycle to area schools and enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity for all pedestrians in Homer’s central core. We’d like to thank all who’ve played a part.
This project was made possible through the cooperative efforts of the City of Homer, the Homer Safe Routes Coalition and citizen input at annual Parks, Recreation and Trails Symposiums. It was also supported by a $520,125.00 Transportation Alternatives Grant through the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The goal of the federally-funded TAP Program is to provide choices for non-motorized users that are safe, reliable, and convenient. TAP funds were supplemented by City of Homer HART funds to complete the funding package.
Homer’s committed efforts to improving pedestrian safety is inspiring – and working – to the benefit of our children and community at large. Thank you to all who’ve played a part in making it possible.
