Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2024) - Hillsborough County is requesting feedback from residents about School Route Safety Improvements Projects at five schools in Ruskin, Seffner, and Palm River in September.
Seffner Elementary, Thompson Elementary, Giunta Middle, Mann Middle, and Lennard High School all were studied and prioritized for student walking and bicycling safety improvements based on traffic risks, historical crash data, and socioeconomic factors.
Each student safety project aims to address the risk to students and barriers to walking and bicycling to school using engineering solutions identified through data analysis, stakeholder input, and community feedback.
Improvements for student safety can include raised crosswalks, flashing beacons at crossings, bicycle lanes, new sidewalks, pedestrian signage, and speed management to slow drivers along school walking routes.
Residents are encouraged to learn about the school safety projects and provide feedback using the links below.
- Giunta Middle School: Parents and neighbors can engage in the safety improvement process through Sept. 18 with this link
- Seffner Elementary and Mann Middle School: Parents and neighbors can engage in the safety improvement process through Sept. 19 with this link
- Thompson Elementary and Lennard High School: Parents and neighbors can engage in the safety improvement process through Sept. 22 with this link
If you have questions, contact Public Works Customer Service at (813) 635-5400 or email PWCustomerResolution@HCFL.gov.