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Joel P. Jensen Middle Safe Walking Routes Map
Students living east of Bangerter Highway and North of 7800 S: Walk on the established sidewalks to get to 3200 W. or 7800 S. The safest walking route is to walk east or west on 7800 South towards 3200 West. On 3200 West walk south towards Joel P. Jensen Middle. Students should stay on the sidewalks on the east side of the road.
Students living west of Bangeter Highway and North of 7800 S: Proceed to S 3620 west and take the pedestrian bridge over Bangeter Highway. From there walk to the intersection of 7000 S 3200 W and use the crosswalk to continue south on 3200 towards the school using the east side of the road.
Students living east of 3200 West, south of the railroad tracks, and north of 9000 South: Turn north or south on 2700 West and then cross at the traffic light to get to Haun Avenue. Follow Haun Avenue west to 3200 West. Go north on 3200 West, walking on the east side of the street.
Students living south of 7800 South and west of 3200 West (but east of Bangerter): Walk on established sidewalks to the crosswalk across from Joel P. Jensen Middle School. For those who live west of Old Bingham Highway, there is a crosswalk at Old Bingham Highway and Starlite Drive (approximately 8245 South). Students that live near Joel P. Jensen and must cross 3200 West, there is a crossing guard at the middle entrance to the partking lot. The crosswalk that was previously located at Starlite Dr. and 3200 W. has been moved north on 3200 W. approximately 50 yards. The school zone signage and school zone have been moved north as well. For students living south of Starlite Drive, walk on established sidewalks to 8475 S., cross at the crosswalk to the east side of 3200 W., then walk north on the east side of 3200 W. These students may cross the light rail tracks on their way to/from school. Students should use caution while crossing these tracks, paying attention to the signs posted and staying on the sidewalk.
Students living north of 9000 South, South of Villa West, and West of Bangerter Highway: It is recommended that students stay away from from the intersection at 9000 S. and Bangerter Highway. The safest walking route for students is to follow the sidewalk west (along 9000 S., away from Bangerter) to 4000 West. Once they have reached 4000 West, turn north and follow the sidewalk to the Trax lines. Use extreme caution when crossing the train tracks, obeying all posted traffic signs and traffic lights and using the crosswalk to get to the north side of the street. Once on the north side of the Trax on 4000 West, students should turn east on to Old Bingham Highway, following the paved walk way and sidewalks. Access the pedestrian bridge on this street to cross Bangerter Highway. After leaving the pedestrian bridge, students will continue on Old Bingham Highway until they reach Starlite Drive. There has been a crosswalk added at Old Bingham Highway and Starlite drive. Students should use this crosswalk at all times. Turn east on Starlite Drive and continue to Joel P. Jensen Middle School. 9000 South is a posted truck route with a high volume of traffic. (Both AM and PM) CAUTION: Students living in the neighborhood west of 4000 West and south of the train tracks should follow the same walking route as the students who live east of 4000 West (see above description). Students should avoid walking in or on the TRAX corridor. It is patrolled by UTA police and unsafe for pedestrians.
Students living north of 9000 South, North of Villa West, and West of Bangerter Highway: West of 4000 W is currently completely commercial property but would also follow this walking route. Proceed to 4000 W and use the East side of the street to walk North to 7800 S. Turn East along 7800 S towards 3725 W. Use 3725W to get to 7910 S and take the pedestrian bridge over Bangeter Highway. Take Palladium Dr South, Lexington View Dr East, and Old Bingham Highway South using the west side of the street. Take the crosswalk to Starlite Dr. and follow it east to the crosswalk at Joel P. Jensen.
Students living south of 9000 South: Walk on established sidewalks to the intersection at 3200 West and 9000 South. Cross at 9000 South when signaled by the traffic light. Proceed with extreme caution: drivers are not always watching carefully for children. Also, be aware of the TRAX line as you approach the school. Do not attempt to cross if the safety rails are down. CAUTION: You will need to cross the railroad tracks. Be extremely careful and look both ways Students living east of 3200 W. and north of the railroad tracks, but south of 7800 S.: Use existing sidewalks to 7800 S. or Haun Drive, then walk north or south on 3200 W. to JPJ.
SNAP Loading Zone Picture
SNAP Requests - West Jordan City
- Lack of turning lane on 3200 West in front of the school.
- No crossing guard at 9000 South.
- Students using the cat walk from the neighborhood to the west of the school usually cross 3200 W. right in front of the cat walk. There is a cross walk located about 20 yards to the south of the entrance/exit of the cat walk where the students come out in the in morning. However, most of the students that use the cat walk to come to school do not use the crosswalk and instead cross 3200 W. right in front of the cat walk. In the morning when it is dark, visibility issues exist when the students come out of the cat walk and cross the street because there is no lamp post by the cat walk. It is difficult to see the students and this poses a potential issue with students possibly getting hit by oncoming traffic on 3200 W. Suggestions are to add a lamp post light at the entrance/exit of the cat walk.
- It has been suggested by the team that there be flashing lights installed at 7625 S. 3200 W.
- It has also been suggested that flashing lights be installed at the crosswalk at 7000 S. and Bromley.
SNAP Requests - Jordan School District
- 9000 South is a posted truck route.
- High volume of traffic (AM and PM) 0n 9000 S.,7800 S., 7000 S., Bangerter Highway, 2700 W., 3200 W., 4000 W., especially with the growth of Jordan Landing.
- Students living west of Bangerter have to cross Bangerter Highway, though a new pedestrian bridge has been built just off of 7800 S. by Columbia Elementary and off of 3620 W (by 9000).
- A lot of students walk on the canal road across in between Joel P. Jensen and West Jordan High School. Students that live near 3800 W. and 7800 S. cross traffic at three intersections.