Capital project NRTA-C-0149Environmental Review

Lakemont Station Area Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Crossing, sidewalk, and lighting improvements within a half mile of the Lakemont Transit Center, including the Lake Street and 4th Avenue intersection.

Current phase: Environmental Review
Expected completion: 2028
Estimated cost: $6.8 million
Jurisdictions: City of Lakemont, Stanton County

Current phase

Planning (complete)
Environmental Review (current phase)
Design (not started)
Procurement (not started)
Construction (not started)
Completed (not started)

Purpose and need

Address a cluster of pedestrian crashes, including two fatalities, on the High Injury Network segment serving the Lakemont Transit Center.

The Regional Safety Action Plan identified the area around the Lakemont Transit Center as part of the region's High Injury Network. Seven pedestrian crashes, two of them fatal, occurred within a quarter mile of the transit center between 2020 and 2024.

Proposed improvements

Curb extensions and a leading pedestrian interval at Lake Street and 4th Avenue
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon crossing at Lake Street and Grove Street
1.3 miles of new or widened sidewalk
Pedestrian-scale lighting on 4th Avenue

Project updates

June 30, 2026
Environmental review begins
Staff have begun environmental documentation. A community walk audit with residents is planned for October 2026.

Public involvement

Oct 17, 2026Upcoming
Community walk audit
Residents are invited to walk the station area with project staff and City of Lakemont engineers. Meets at the Transit Center, 10:00 a.m.
Oct 6, 2026Upcoming
Draft plan workshop in Lakemont
Project staff will be available at the Lakemont workshop for the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.

Timeline and milestones

Grant award, complete
2025
Environmental review, in progress
2026
Design, upcoming
2027
Construction, upcoming
2028

Funding

Funding sources for Lakemont Station Area Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Source	Type	Amount
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)Federal	Federal	$4,900,000
City of LakemontLocal	Local	$1,200,000
Regional Transportation Improvement FundLocal	Local	$700,000
Total project cost		$6,800,000

Documents

Lakemont Station Area Pedestrian Safety: Concept Report (PDF, 5.4 MB, 46 pages)
Posted Jun 30, 2026AccessibleDetails for Lakemont Station Area Pedestrian Safety: Concept Report
Regional Safety Action Plan (PDF, 9.5 MB, 118 pages)
Posted Jul 9, 2026AccessibleDetails for Regional Safety Action Plan

Related plans and studies

Regional Safety Action PlanAdopted, Jul 9, 2026