Farnum Street: Carter & MacRae Safe Routes to School Project
The City is proposing improvements along Farnum Street, as part of the Carter & MacRae Safe Routes to Schools project. This initiative is part of Lancaster’s larger Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in the city.
Background: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national program that exists to promote safe walking and biking to school.
This project is funded by a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Phases
Public Review of Concept Plan
We want your input!
We're excited to share the next phase of plans for safety improvements associated with this Safe Routes to Schools project. Please take some time to review the following information and share your feedback. Instructions for commenting are provided below.
What is being proposed?
The City is proposing additional improvements along Farnum Street, from Prince Street to Beaver Street. Proposed improvements include:
Farnum and Prince Street Intersection
- Rapid Flashing Beacons
- Bumpouts are proposed at all corners of the intersection which will shorten the pedestrian crossing distances, increase visibility between pedestrians and drivers, and help calm traffic.
Shorter pedestrian crossing shortens the conflict area between pedestrians and motor vehicles.
Farnum Street between Prince Street and Beaver Street:
- A designated student drop-off/pick-up area is proposed on the side of the street adjacent to the school.
Farnum and Beaver Street Intersection:
- Bumpouts are proposed at all corners of the intersection which will shorten the pedestrian crossing distances, increase visibility between pedestrians and drivers, and help calm traffic.
- Proposed raised crosswalk across Farnum Street on the western side of Beaver Street. Raised crosswalks have been shown to calm traffic providing vertical grade adjustments.
- Shorter pedestrian crossing shortens the conflict area between pedestrians and motor vehicles.
- Green Infrastructure is being considered to help manage stormwater and enhance the streetscape.
The City is working with the School District of Lancaster to ensure that buses and other local deliveries are accommodated with all of the proposed changes.
Your input will be used to develop Final Concepts.
Please note this timeline is subject to change.
Document
Events
Past events
Event date: August 11th, 2026 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
251 South Prince Street