# Safe Routes to School Recording - November 12, 2026

West Hartford Safe Routes to School community webinar, November 12, 2026: Town engineering staff, West Hartford Public Schools, and consultant Toole Design shared preliminary findings for Aiken, Bugbee, Morley, Norfeldt, Smith STEM, and Whiting Lane elementary schools. The work is part of the town’s broader Vulnerable Road Users Safety Project, supported by a 2024 Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All grant; no grant amount was stated. The broader effort includes Safe Routes to School assessments at all 16 public schools, road safety audits on four corridors, pedestrian safety zones, and a safety-awareness campaign.

Discussion focused on observed traffic and walking conditions, including speeding, blocked sightlines, unmarked crossings, sidewalk connections, and vehicle congestion during arrival and dismissal. Possible tools include raised crossings, flashing beacons, curb extensions, quick-build measures, and changes to drop-off procedures and parking arrangements. The team said it would complete further observations, publish draft school reports in early 2027, and seek community feedback on recommendations. No contract award, procurement decision, specific spending allocation, or vote was reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Safe Routes to School Recording - November 12, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8g_NRAKlo) - West Hartford Community Interactive