Yellowstone CountyLockwood Pedestrian Safety District
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This Special Improvement District was created by Yellowstone County as allowed under MCA 7-11-1001 through 7-11-1029.
A 2014 referendum was presented to voters living within the Lockwood School District, in which they voted 61% to 39% in favor to create the District. It's purpose is to enhance pedestrian safety and provide for alternative means of traffic transportation in the (unincorporated) Lockwood area.
Preparation of a non-motorized transportation plan
Areas of emphasis: engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement & evaluation.
Capital improvements plan: identify project costs and their funding sources
Maintenance: identity maintenance costs and methods for procurement of services
Engineering: Prepare construction documents for a new sidewalk on the south side of the U.S. Highway 87 corridor from Old Hardin Road to Peters Street. This project connects to a Lockwood School sidewalk built under the Safe Routes to Schools program.
Encouragement: Distribution of reflective materials to allow for greater visibility of pedestrians during morning and evening hours. Placement of street lights at designated school bus stops.
Education: Distribution of Montana laws relating to pedestrians and bicyclists. Hosting and sponsoring a bike riding skills weekend course focused at high school students and adults.
Enforcement: Collaborate with the County Sheriff’s Department regarding the most common traffic violations & capabilities to encourage responsible non-motorized behavior. Incorporate codes and ordinances that require the development of non-motorized transportation infrastructure in new construction.
Evaluation: Annual review of the work plan to ensure that resources are being allocated appropriately and that programs are effective.
Partnerships: Identifying willing participants who can contribute to make the District’s purpose a success.