Franklin School Traffic Plan
Vehicle and pedestrian traffic in our front circle drive continues to be a safety concern at Franklin. Many parents and staff have witnessed several “close call” accidents involving students and cars. In response to the requests to make our circle drive safer for everyone, we would like to remind everyone that the circle drive and parking lot do have limited access during certain times of the day. Please observe the sign at the school driveway entrance.
We thank you for your patience in all traffic situations around Franklin. Even with our careful planning and implementation of this plan, there will be times when congestion will reach high levels. We appreciate your efforts to remain calm and patient on these inevitable glitches in your routine. Our ultimate goal is to maintain a safe environment for our children, a mission everyone agrees with.
THE DRIVER'S RESPONSIBILITY:
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7:15 to 8:15 AM and 2:15 to 3:15 PM the circle drive is closed to all traffic except the busses. Vehicles are not to wait in the circle drive or parking lot to drop off/pick up their children. Instead, drivers must drop students off safely on a nearby side street. Please drop off students curbside. Do not allow students to cross in front of traffic as they exit the car.
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Set up a designated meeting location so that your child will know where to meet you and your vehicle.
OPTIONS FOR DROP OFF AND PICK UP:
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5th Street to the west and east of circle drive - parking both sides
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Meadow Street - parking both sides except in front of school
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Eagle Street parking - both sides of street
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Mason Street - north (parking on both sides) and south of 5th - parking on east side
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6th Street - parking on north and south side
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Huntington, students may cross 9th with OPD crossing guard
THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY:
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Students must remain on the sidewalk at all times when leaving the building. Do not cross in front of a traffic area at any time.
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Students who need to cross a street must do so at a designated crosswalk area and with the assistance of a school patrol or crossing guard.
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Line up on back playground at designated location. Students may cut through the school starting at 7:30-7:45 AM Enter Door #2, walk across the hallway and exit Door #4 to the playground. (Arrivals after 7:45 AM must enter through Door #1)
OTHER ITEMS:
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Vehicles with disabled parking privileges can make their way to the designated parking spaces if they need to park and enter the building.
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If you are delivering a large/heavy item and need to park close to school, please do so during the times that the circle drive is open.
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Walking or biking to and from school are always encouraged and healthy choices for those close by.
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Car-pooling is encouraged to alleviate the number of cars visiting our site before and after school.
Thank You!
The Franklin Elementary Staff
Revised 11/13/19
