The selection of a site for a new school greatly influences the resulting design and operations of the facility. For example, if
the site is located on a high-speed two-lane highway, there will be vehicles near the school traveling at high speeds and
congestion will probably occur during drop-off and pick-up times due to the lack of turn lanes. Another example is a school
site in a remote location with natural barriers, or built barriers such as railroad tracks. Few children will probably walk or
bike to the school due to distance and limited travel paths. Siting a school within a (walkable) residential area will decrease
vehicle trips and alleviate many of the conflicts discussed in this briefing sheet.