Project improvements include resurfacing the roadway with a Rubberized Cape Seal and new striping and constructing 2.7 miles of buffered and 2.4 miles of protected bike lanes on each side of the street. The project upgrades 22 intersections with Adaptive Traffic Signals (ATS) and Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) for the Santa Cruz METRO #71 bus route. For pedestrians, the improvements close 2,500 feet of sidewalks gaps, enhance pedestrian crossings at 10 mid-block crossings (7 existing and 3 new) with the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), and upgrade approximately 100 ADA ramps to current standards. The project also improves drainage along the route, adds retaining walls and hardscape where needed.
Lack of continuous sidewalks
Need for retaining walls and fencing
High speed vehicle turns at Highway 1
Sidewalks that just end
Safety issues at mid-block crossing
Missing sidewalks along the busy street
Missing ADA curbs in some locations
Pavement in need of rehabilitation