Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements
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New Pedestrian and Bike Safety Infrastructure is coming to the Hillhurst School Zone.
For the past several years the City of Ridgefield has been partnering with the Ridgefield School District to address ongoing safety concerns at the crosswalk on Hillhurst Road in front of Ridgefield High School. In 2022, we installed flashing crosswalk signs and told our community that we would seek funding for a more significant overhead crosswalk signal.
Earlier this year, the City was successful in securing a “Complete Streets Early Opportunity Grant” from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety Project. On July 25, City Council awarded a construction contract for the project so that work may begin.
The Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety project includes three major pieces:
Installation of an overhead pedestrian crossing signal on Hillhurst Road in front of Ridgefield High School (RHS).
Installation of a new school zone speed limit flashing beacon sign on Royle Road approaching the intersection with Hillhurst Road.
Relocation of the existing flashing beacon pedestrian signage and warning signs from RHS to a new, enhanced crosswalk between Sanderling Park neighborhood and Sunset/View Ridge Schools campus. This crosswalk will include ADA compliant ramps and improvements to the connecting walkways.
This work will be completed in early 2025, and the City’s contractor will coordinate directly with the City and School District to minimize impacts during work.
We are excited to see these long-awaited safety improvements installed along the Hillhurst School Zone area. Enhanced pedestrian and bike safety infrastructure along the school zone will directly impact Ridgefield students and families, increasing student safety as they travel to and from school.
Next Steps
Overhead Pedestrian Crossing - Hillhurst Rd by RHS The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Traffic Signal is currently being manufactured. The contractor has built the foundation and installed a temporary streetlight to maintain visibility until the permanent signal is ready for install. The signal is expected to be ready for install in January 2025.
Enhanced Crosswalk - Hillhurst Rd by Sunset/View Ridge Schools New crosswalk ramps were installed to create an enhanced crosswalk. After the new signal is installed at RHS, the rapid flashing beacon will be moved to this new location to complete the pedestrian safety upgrades.
October 21-November 8: Shoulder work on Hillhurst Road at the south end of Sunset/View Ridge Schools as the contractor repairs the curbs. Traffic lanes will be slightly shifted to accommodate shoulder work.
Flashing School Zone Sign - Royle Road The foundation has been poured for the flashing school zone sign on Royle Road. The signal will be installed once it has been received.
New Pedestrian and Bike Safety Infrastructure is coming to the Hillhurst School Zone.
For the past several years the City of Ridgefield has been partnering with the Ridgefield School District to address ongoing safety concerns at the crosswalk on Hillhurst Road in front of Ridgefield High School. In 2022, we installed flashing crosswalk signs and told our community that we would seek funding for a more significant overhead crosswalk signal.
Earlier this year, the City was successful in securing a “Complete Streets Early Opportunity Grant” from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety Project. On July 25, City Council awarded a construction contract for the project so that work may begin.
The Hillhurst School Zone Pedestrian and Bike Safety project includes three major pieces:
Installation of an overhead pedestrian crossing signal on Hillhurst Road in front of Ridgefield High School (RHS).
Installation of a new school zone speed limit flashing beacon sign on Royle Road approaching the intersection with Hillhurst Road.
Relocation of the existing flashing beacon pedestrian signage and warning signs from RHS to a new, enhanced crosswalk between Sanderling Park neighborhood and Sunset/View Ridge Schools campus. This crosswalk will include ADA compliant ramps and improvements to the connecting walkways.
This work will be completed in early 2025, and the City’s contractor will coordinate directly with the City and School District to minimize impacts during work.
We are excited to see these long-awaited safety improvements installed along the Hillhurst School Zone area. Enhanced pedestrian and bike safety infrastructure along the school zone will directly impact Ridgefield students and families, increasing student safety as they travel to and from school.
Next Steps
Overhead Pedestrian Crossing - Hillhurst Rd by RHS The new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Traffic Signal is currently being manufactured. The contractor has built the foundation and installed a temporary streetlight to maintain visibility until the permanent signal is ready for install. The signal is expected to be ready for install in January 2025.
Enhanced Crosswalk - Hillhurst Rd by Sunset/View Ridge Schools New crosswalk ramps were installed to create an enhanced crosswalk. After the new signal is installed at RHS, the rapid flashing beacon will be moved to this new location to complete the pedestrian safety upgrades.
October 21-November 8: Shoulder work on Hillhurst Road at the south end of Sunset/View Ridge Schools as the contractor repairs the curbs. Traffic lanes will be slightly shifted to accommodate shoulder work.
Flashing School Zone Sign - Royle Road The foundation has been poured for the flashing school zone sign on Royle Road. The signal will be installed once it has been received.
