Overview: In a recent meeting, the Mahtomedi School Board approved a cooperative agreement with Washington County for the Safe Routes to School project, a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety for students. The project, with an estimated total cost of over $228,000, will see the district cover approximately $59,000 from its budget. This amount is earmarked for engineering costs and wetland mitigation fees, among other expenses, while the remaining financial burden is alleviated by a substantial grant.