From State Senator Don DeWitte:
District 33 Area Schools Receive “Safe Routes to School” Grants
| Illinois’ Safe Routes to School grant program is a vital investment in student safety and community infrastructure. The program helps local governments improve sidewalks, crosswalks, bike paths, and traffic safety measures, making it safer for children to travel to and from school. In many communities, aging or incomplete infrastructure creates serious risks for students and families. These grants help address those safety concerns while giving parents greater peace of mind. The program also promotes healthier lifestyles and stronger communities by encouraging students to walk or bike to school safely. In addition to improving safety, these projects can reduce traffic congestion near schools, improve accessibility, and benefit residents of all ages who rely on safe pedestrian infrastructure. The following schools in this area recently received grants: East Dundee ($250,000) Oak Ridge Middle School, Carpentersville Middle School, Parkview Elementary School, DeLacy Family Education Center, Immanuel Lutheran School, Lumen Academy, St. Catherine of Siena School, Dundee Highlands Elementary School, and Lakewood Elementary School: Construction of a 5-foot-wide public sidewalk along North Van Buren Street and Wilmette Avenue from Roslyn Road to Cleveland Avenue, linking the school campuses to the existing sidewalk network. Algonquin ($123,000) Algonquin Lakes Elementary School, Eastview Elementary School, Algonquin Middle School, Perry Elementary School, Dundee Crown High School, and Meadowdale Elementary School: Improvements at the intersection of Lake Gillian Way and Compton Drive to include installation of crosswalk signage, pedestrian refuge island, ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, and new striping. |
Woodstock ($250,000)
Mary Endres Elementary School and Northwood Middle School: Installation of new sidewalks along the west side of Illinois Route 47, as well as a refuge island with flashing beacons and overhead lighting at the intersection of Route 47 and St. John’s Road.
Fox Lake ($250,000)
Stanton School: Replacement of a deteriorated sidewalk with a 10-foot-wide multimodal path extending 2,500 feet along Hawthorne Lane
