Final workshops on new Safe Routes program set for Springfield, Ashland, Aug. 8

The final two workshops will occur in Springfield and Ashland to help school districts, safety advocates, parents, teachers and others interested learn about the new state program that will fund Safe Routes to School projects such as improving intersections, adding sidewalks and more. Here are details: Springfield – Aug. 8, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Agnes Stewart Middle School, 900 S. 32nd St. Hosted in conjunction with the Lane Area Commission on Transportation meeting.  Ashland – Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Hosted in conjunction with the Transportation Options Group of Oregon meeting. Visit the website for more information about the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure program.