The Grove Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan is a strategic initiative developed to improve safety and accessibility for students walking or biking to school in Grove. By integrating community input, a walk audit, field assessments, and geospatial analyses, the plan outlines comprehensive recommendations aimed at reducing traffic-related risks and fostering active transportation. It focuses on key infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and traffic control measures while incorporating the Six E’s of SRTS: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Equity, Enforcement, and Evaluation.

The plan highlights priority projects, including new sidewalks and sidepaths, crosswalk upgrades, and installation of pedestrian hybrid beacons to ensure safe crossings at key intersections. The recommendations address critical safety challenges, such as gaps in pedestrian infrastructure, traffic congestion, and inadequate crossings near school zones, using tactical approaches to long-term solutions. By aligning with broader city objectives for connectivity and sustainability, the Grove SRTS Plan serves as a roadmap to enhance community health, safety, and engagement, positioning the city as a leader in student-focused mobility solutions.