Case Study Overview

• Project: Safe Routes To School Sidewalk Improvements
• Type: Sidewalk replacement and ADA accessibility
• Location: New Plymouth, Idaho
• Scope: 1300 feet of sidewalk, ADA ramps, decorative street lighting, underground electrical conduits
• Role of HECO Engineers: Project management, design, funding assistance, and construction oversight
• Outcome: Enhanced pedestrian safety, compliance with ADA standards, improved sidewalk and lighting conditions

Services Provided by HECO Engineers

• Civil Engineering
• Survey
• Project Management
• Preliminary Engineering
• Construction Documents
• Construction Management

Problem

In New Plymouth, Idaho, the sidewalk along South Plymouth Avenue was in poor condition and lacked compliance with modern ADA standards, making it challenging for pedestrians, especially school children, to navigate safely. The community needed a solution to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility, especially in the school zone.

Key issues included:

• Deteriorated and narrow sidewalks
• Lack of ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
• Insufficient lighting, creating unsafe conditions at night

Solution

To address these challenges, HECO Engineers worked closely with the City of New Plymouth to design and implement sidewalk improvements along South Plymouth Avenue, making the area safer and more accessible for all pedestrians.

The solution included:

• Replacing the existing sidewalk with a 10 ft. wide sidewalk for better pedestrian access
• Installing ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps at key intersections
• Adding decorative street lighting, supplemented with roadway lighting for improved visibility
• Underground electrical conduits were installed to power the lighting system

Results

As a result of the completed project, the community of New Plymouth now benefits from a much safer, more accessible sidewalk system, particularly in the school zone. This has improved overall pedestrian safety and ensured compliance with ADA standards.

Key outcomes:

• 1300 feet of new, wider sidewalks
• Full ADA compliance for pedestrian ramps
• Enhanced safety through improved street lighting
• A completed project that improves quality of life for local residents and students

A Commitment to Community Safety

HECO Engineers’ work on the Safe Routes To School project demonstrates our commitment to improving community infrastructure, making neighborhoods safer and more accessible. Our comprehensive approach, from securing funding to designing ADA-compliant solutions, ensured a successful project outcome.

For a free 30-minute consultation on your upcoming project, contact HECO Engineers today to discuss how we can help bring your infrastructure improvements to life.