The Downtown Complete Streets Project makes significant improvements to West Alisal Street and Lincoln Avenue that benefit all users of the street.  Traditional street design focuses on accommodation of the car alone with other street uses just an afterthought.  The Complete Streets philosophy calls for design of transportation facilities including streets with all users in mind.  Complete street designs enhances the streetscape to improve conditions for transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians.  Resulting facilities provide real choices for travelers to decide how to get where they are g

The Downtown Complete Streets project proposes enhanced signal systems.  Signal upgrades will include advanced systems that can optimize heavy traffic movement and minimize overall delay.  Signal coordination along the corridor will help improve flow through the corridor. A later phase may include recommendations to accommodate enhanced bus services, which provide reliable and fast services to destinations in the area. 

The Downtown Complete Streets project proposes enhanced crosswalks curb extensions and signals systems that are bicycle and pedestrian friendly.  Signals will be upgraded to provide protected left turn phase to reduce turning collision potential and improve safety. Crosswalks will be improved to make crossing areas more visible and crossing distances will be reduced.  Bicycle lanes will have more defined spacing from car traffic. 

All workers employed on public works projects must be paid the prevailing wage determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, according to the type of work and location of the project. 

Public works in general means: