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The City of Mattoon has been awarded TWO Illinois Safe Routes to School grants totaling $500,000 to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility around our schools!
$250,000 for improvements serving Mattoon High School
$250,000 for improvements serving Mattoon Middle School & Williams Elementary School
Planned improvements include:
Sidewalk reconstruction and repairs
ADA-compliant ramps and crossings
New pavement markings and school crossing signage
Radar speed feedback signs to calm traffic
Drainage improvements and enhanced pedestrian safety
features
These projects were identified as priorities through the City’s 2025 Safety Action Plan and were shaped through parent surveys, stakeholder input, and collaboration with Mattoon CUSD #2.
Construction is anticipated to begin following the 2026–2027 school year and be completed before students return in Fall 2027.
Thank you to IDOT, our school district, parents, students, and community partners for helping make these important safety improvements possible!
Mattoon Safety Action Plan: mattoon.illinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/Mattoon-Safety-Action-Plan-2025.pdf
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