Safe Routes
West Virginia Safe Routes to School Grant – Ranson Elementary (Phase III)
Amount: $110,000 (20% local match)
Grantor: West Virginia Division of Highways
Awarded: October 15, 2010
Status: Awarded and In progress.
Estimated Completion: Spring/Fall 2012
Project Summary: (1) Construct approximately 1200 linear feet of five (5) feet wide concrete sidewalks that are handicapped-accessible, with appropriate ADA curb cuts and detectable warning devices (truncated domes), within the street right-of-way along the south side of 7th Avenue from the guarded crosswalk at the intersection of WV Route 115 to Preston Street and along the west side of Preston Street from 7thAvenue to Beltline Avenue; (2) Designate pedestrian cross-walks with painted, pavement striping at the guarded cross-walk on WV Route 115 and on the west side of Preston Street at the 7thAvenue and Beltline Avenue intersections.
West Virginia Safe Routes to School Grant – Ranson Elementary (Phase II)
Amount: $88,000 (20% local match)
Grantor: West Virginia Division of Highways
Awarded: August 14, 2009
Status: Awarded and In progress.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2011/Spring 2012
Project Summary: (1) Construct approximately 600 linear feet of five (5) foot wide concrete sidewalks that are handicapped-accessible, with appropriate ADA curb cuts and detectable warning devices (truncated domes), in front of Ranson Elementary on the west side of Preston Street between 11th and 13th Avenues; (2) Purchase and install a secure bicycle parking facility (bicycle rack) at Ranson Elementary; (3) Purchase and install traffic diversion improvements (portable swing gate, moveable barricade, "Do Not Enter" signs, and "Employee Parking" sign) at Ranson Elementary.
West Virginia Safe Routes to School Grant – Ranson Elementary (Phase I)
Amount: $70,000 (20% local match)
Grantor: West Virginia Division of Highways
Awarded: May 31, 2007
Status: Awarded and In progress; contract awarded.
Estimated Completion: Spring 2011
Project Summary: Install approximately 300 linear feet of sidewalk, where none exist, along the east side of 13thAvenue leading to Ranson Elementary School, pedestrian crossing signals which can be activated from either side of the street, appropriate signage, and crosswalk striping. The project location focuses on safety improvements to the intersection of State Route 115 and 12th Avenue; and the intersection of Route 115 and the Norfolk Southern Rail crossing/Turf Lane.