Another option considered is to wait and see results of Caltrans Pavement Rehabilitation project as currently proposed. Current project plans show high visibility crosswalks and improved signage at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Streets, Malet Street and Clay Street, and removal of in-ground light systems at Patten Street and France/Andrieux Streets. The current plan maintains the existing … Continued
With adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, the City Council funded a Broadway (SR12) Pedestrian Safety project to install highly visible pedestrian crossings on Broadway at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Street, Malet Street and at Traintown. This project would be proposed for implementation under a Caltrans encroachment permit. The project could be implemented with the … Continued
The City conducted an online survey from March 6, 2020 – April 6, 2020, to obtain feedback on options for restriping Broadway to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience. The restriping options included Standard Bike Lane, Buffered Bike Lane, and Parking Protected Bikeway. 61% of respondents preferred the Standard Bike Lane option; 39% of respondents … Continued
The City Council is considering requesting that Caltrans restripe Broadway in response to community requests that City Council do something to improve Broadway pedestrian safety after a pedestrian was hit and severely injured crossing Broadway in April 2021. Reducing the number of traffic lanes at pedestrian crossings would reduce the exposure of pedestrians to traffic … Continued
