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Safe Routes to School Projects
Safe & Welcoming – This project is meant to provide a safe pedestrian pathway to school for children in our community, as well as for any other residents that wish to use the pathway. Any pedestrians in these areas will be able to use the pathway instead of walking on the street.
SRTS Project Updates:
Edison Elementary SRTS 2022 construction has officially completed.
Bel Air Elementary SRTS project, originally scheduled for spring of 2023, has been postponed until spring of 2024.
Washington Elementary SRTS project, originally scheduled for spring of 2023, has been postponed until spring of 2024.
Edison Elementary SRTS 2024 is in early design stages.
There will be no SRTS projects in active construction during the 2023 season.
Contact Information
If there are any issues arising from the construction, please contact us right away. Thank you for your patience and please drive with care through the construction area.
City of Minot
Jesse Hoffart, PE
Project Manager
701-857-4100
- Things You Should Know
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Bel Air Elementary SRTS 2024
- Washington Elementary SRTS 2024
- Edison Elementary SRTS 2024
Things You Should Know
These projects are not part of an assessment district and there will be no direct cost to adjacent property owners. A grant was provided through the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program and federal sources. The remaining 20 percent is locally funded. It includes new concrete sidewalks, accessible pedestrian ramps, curb, and gutters.
During the operations, there will be times when construction equipment may slow down or restrict traffic. Please be prepared to share the roadway with construction equipment throughout the duration of the project.
If access to your driveway will be impacted due to concrete removal or placement, the contractor is required to give you a minimum 2 calendar days notice prior to removing any of the concrete that would impact your access.
Who requested sidewalk be installed? What’s the history of the project?
1. The City Council hired Ackerman-Estvold to complete a Minot Safe Routes to School Study. This study was completed in the early part of 2010, and outlined the existing network of sidewalk around all of Minot’s Elementary schools along with the areas of need. The study then created a list of priorities based on the schools that had the highest need for new sidewalk. To view the study click here.
2. In 2019, the City Council authorized the Engineering Department to apply for grant funding to install this section of Sidewalk through the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s (NDDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Are Minot Catholic Schools and Our Redeemer's Christian School included in the study?
1. Minot Catholic Schools was contacted prior to beginning the study and opted not to be involved as it's students are primarily driven to school due to the distance between the elementary school location and the student's homes.
2. Our Redeemer's Christian School (ORCS) is located in close proximity to Washington Elementary, so this study's recommendations for the Washington area positively affect ORCS as well.
Bel Air Elementary SRTS 2024
The Consulting Firm for this Project was awarded to Apex Engineering. They will coordinate communication with local residents in regards to any temporary or permanent easements that may be required to complete the work.
An updated schedule from the hired contractor will be posted here for public convenience as the start date approaches.
Click Here for an overview map of the projects location.
Click Here to view the final plans.
Washington Elementary SRTS 2024
The Consulting Firm for this Project was awarded to Apex Engineering. They will coordinate communication with local residents in regards to any temporary or permanent easements that may be required to complete the work.
An updated schedule from the hired contractor will be posted here for public convenience as the start date approaches.
Click Here for an overview map of the projects location.
Click Here to view the final plans.
Edison Elementary SRTS 2024
This project is in early design phase. The Consulting Firm for this project has not been awarded by City Council at this time.
An updated schedule from the hired contractor will be posted here for public convenience as the start date approaches.
Click Here to see an overview map of the projects location.