Safe Routes to School Safety Improvements
We 
invite you to explore the Safe Routes to School projects near McKinney and Eastwood Elementary Schools.
Both projects will increase pedestrian safety in the schools’ walk boundaries. Provide feedback, ask questions, and learn about all the ways these projects are making our community safer.
Don’t forget to check out the below Proposed Designs to see where the new improvements will be implemented.
Improvements near Eastwood Elementary
Improvements will affect designated portions of NE 18th Ave, Lincoln St, and Hyde St.
Project will:
- Install sidewalks
- Install curb ramps
- Add lighting improvements on NE 18th Avenue
June Open House Materials
- Power Point Presentation - English
- Power Point Presentation - Spanish
Improvements near McKinney Elementary
Improvements will affect designated portions east of NW Connell Avenue, from NW Val St. to NW Darnielle St., and west side of NW 7th Avenue.
Project will:
- Install curb ramps
- Add lighting improvements
- Install sidewalks
June Open House Materials
- Power Point Presentation - English
- Power Point Presentation - Spanish
Designs
Curb-Tight Sidewalk - a curb-tight sidewalk means that there will be no planter strip between the sidewalk and the curb. The sidewalk will be directly adjacent to the curb.
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Funding Mix
Share Funding Mix on Facebook Share Funding Mix on Twitter Share Funding Mix on Linkedin Email Funding Mix linkThe City of Hillsboro was awarded three Oregon Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Construction Grants totaling $740,000. The grant focus for these projects is filling in small gaps in existing walk-routes to elementary schools in the City, particularly in areas where there are no sidewalks on either side of the street.
Eastwood Elementary Area Improvements
The City was awarded $412,000 for this project from ODOT. The City also received $104,000 from the Washington County Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program.
McKinney Elementary Area Improvements
The City was awarded $216,000 for this project from ODOT. The City also received $54,000 from the Washington County Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program.
