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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Safe Routes To School Trail

View video of groundbreaking for new pathway along Highway 12

Suisun City has taken another big step in making travel to and from school safer for kids. The city held its much anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the Grizzly Island Trail on Tuesday. The trail is part of the city’s effort in a “Safe Routes to School” initiative.

The campaign is a national one and, in Suisun City, has had two specific components. The first was the placing of speed radar signs near Suisun and Dan O. Root Elementary. The second portion of Safe Routes to School is a pedestrian and bicycle trail that will link a path between Grizzly Island Road to Marina Boulevard on the south side of Highway 12. The path would allow for an easier and safer way for children go to and from the areas near and .

Click on the video to view highlights from the groundbreaking ceremony.

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