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Safe Walking Routes

Safety on the Way to School

As we work together to keep our Wildcats safe, please take a few minutes to talk with your children about their morning and afternoon commutes. If your students walk or ride bikes and scooters to Welby, please remind them to use designated crosswalks, follow the directions of our crossing guards, and always wear a helmet. For families who drive, we ask that you remain extra vigilant, keep speeds low in our school zones, and utilize our proper drop-off and pick-up lanes. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every student arrives safely and starts their school day ready to learn!

To learn more about the benefits of walking and biking to school, safety tips, and monthly challenges with exciting prizes, visit the Utah Safe Routes website.

Welby's Safe Walking Routes map:

SIDEWALKS ON SKYE DRIVE:
The sidewalks along Skye Drive provide a safe avenue for students to walk to school. Students are asked to avoid any fence climbing or walking in the middle of the road on this thoroughfare. Children must watch for vehicles and move through the areas without sidewalks as quickly as possible.

GULLY PARKWAY:
The gully parkway surrounding Welby has many shrubs and trees that obscure children as they walk to and from school. Children should be cautioned about safe walking practices when using the pathways. Students should walk in groups or with partners.

STOPLIGHT AT 4000 WEST AND SKYE DRIVE:
A stoplight at this intersection replaced the original four-way stop. No adult assistant is available for children needing to travel north or south on 4000 West by crossing Skye Drive. Students need to use the crosswalk at this intersection. They will need to push the button on the sign, and then watch to see that traffic stops before proceeding to cross this street. Students should be cautioned to wait for the green light and check both ways before crossing, especially when riding a bike.

CROSSWALK AT WELBY:
There is only one crosswalk at Welby to cross 9580 South in front of the school. Students will need to walk to the crosswalk before attempting to cross the street. There will be an adult crossing guard on duty at this crosswalk before and after school.

SAGE POINT WAY TO WELBY:
Walk toward 4000 West. Once on 4000 West, walk north on the east side of 4000 West. At the 10400 S and 4000 W intersection, cross 4000 W using the traffic light, then cross 10400 S. Continue walking north on 10400 S on the west side of the road until you reach Skye Drive. Cross using the traffic lights. Walk west on Skye Drive until you reach Yorkshire Drive, then walk north on Yorkshire Drive until you reach the walkway that will take you to 9580 S. Cross 9580 S at the crosswalk, following the crossing guard’s directions.

Parking Lot Plan

Keeping our Wildcats safe during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal requires a coordinated team effort. To ensure a smooth, secure, and predictable traffic flow, please familiarize yourself with our designated zones and traffic rules outlined below:

The parking lot plan for Welby Elementary School.

  • Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Lanes (East Loop): The large horseshoe loop on the east side of the main entrance is our designated area for quick drop-offs and pick-ups. When using these lanes, please use the North lane (closest to the curb) for entering and exiting vehicles, and load or unload students from the passenger side only. The South lane is strictly for through traffic to keep the loop moving.

  • The "No Drop-Off" Parking Lots: For safety reasons, there is absolutely no student drop-off or pick-up permitted while idling in the drive lanes of our parking lots. If you pull into the West or East parking lots, you must park in a designated parking stall, turn off your engine, and physically walk your student across the designated crosswalks.

  • Bus-Only Lanes (West Loop): The loop on the far west side of the main entrance is strictly reserved for school buses. No personal vehicles are allowed in this loop at any time, and student drop-off or pick-up is completely prohibited here.

  • Faculty & Staff Parking: The separate lot on the far left (West) is strictly reserved for Welby faculty and staff. Please do not park, pick up, or drop off students in this area.

  • Crosswalk Safety: Always use the marked crosswalks when walking through the lots or crossing the main driveways. Please follow the direction of our stop signs and traffic markings to protect families and staff on foot.

  • Accessible Parking: If you utilize a designated handicap parking stall, please ensure a visible disability placard or license plate is displayed.

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and vigilance in our loading zones. Taking those extra few seconds to follow the plan guarantees that every student arrives safe and ready to learn!