Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Largo, Florida. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a federally funded competitive grant program administered by the Florida Department of Transportation which aims to encourage more walking and biking to school by improving safety. Safe Routes to School is a comprehensive program that includes infrastructure improvements and safety education. The City's Sidewalk Master Plan contributes to the strategic plan principle of improving community connectivity, with school connectivity as a high priority. Staff reached out to three elementary schools in the city where many sidewalk gaps exist in close proximity to each school. Mildred Helms Elementary School was the most responsive and has been selected as the pilot SRTS partner school. This project aligns with the City's plan to revitalize downtown and improving pedestrian connectivity within the City's Community Redevelopment Districts. Scope of work, which may include sidewalk installation, new, or upgraded marked crosswalks, or flashing beacons, will be determined through the SRTS collaboration process with school safety committees, neighbors, students, and parents. Eligible projects must be located within two miles from the school and be located within the public rightof-way. The project cost will be determined upon scope development during the evaluation and design phase. The SRTS program offers up to 100% funding reimbursement for construction activities. The call for applications is from September 1 to December 31 each year, with plans to submit the Mildred Helms application. SRTS projects awarded are anticipated to receive grant funding approximately five years out, at the earliest. The project is included in the City's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of April 17,2026, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.