Measure DD funds used to add sidewalks near schools

This view looking east on Holland Road shows the new sidewalk running past Lago Vista Sports Park and heading toward South Shore Elementary School.

The benefits of Measure DD tax dollars is seen again in Menifee with the completion of two sections of sidewalk that will provide extra safety for children walking to local schools.

Through the City's "Missing School Sidewalks" project, nearly 750 feet of sidewalk was constructed on the north side of Holland road, connecting existing sidewalk further west with existing sidewalk on South Shore Drive. This will create a safer path for students walking to South Shore Elementary School.

In addition, the City constructed 1,240 feet of new sidewalk (left) on the south side of Garbani Road from Evans Road to Menifee Elementary School, which houses the Boys & Girls Club and is adjacent to Menifee Middle School.

The sidewalk project, created in partnership with the Menifee Union School District, identifies 11 locations hear Menifee schools in need of sidewalks. When completed, the project will create 10,702 linear feet of sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety. The estimated $500,00 cost of the project will be paid using Measure DD funds. The 1 percent sales tax increase, approved by voters in November 2016, creates funds used by the City for public safety and infrastructure improvements.

"Thanks to Menifee residents who voted for Measure DD, we now have access to critical funding to complete these vital safety improvements," said Jonathan Smith, public works director and city engineer. "We're working with our valued partners, like Menifee Union School District, to prioritize projects and get these sidewalks built."