Downtown Complete Streets

Downtown Complete Streets Conceptual Rendering
A new traffic signal pole is being cut and weld to fit with overhead utilities. (February 8, 2021)
City Crews install supplemental traffic control signs for the Downtown Complete Streets Project (March 18, 2021)

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Project Background

The Downtown Complete Streets project, also known as the West Alisal Complete Streets project, intends to make the corridor on West Alisal Street and Lincoln Avenue a more safe, efficient and complete street. The first phase will include re-striping, signal improvements, and crosswalk improvements on West Alisal Street from Blanco Road to Front Street. The project is funded by a federal grant from the Highways Safety Improvement Program and a grant from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for design.

The second phase includes additional intersection improvements, continuing complete streets improvements on Lincoln Avenue, and designs for enhanced bus service.

This project is part of a larger regional plan to improve transit, bicycle, pedestrian and auto corridor between the Marina area to the City of Salinas. Information on the regional plan can be found on the Transportation Agency for Monterey County website

What are "Complete Streets"?

"Complete Streets" are streets designed and operated to support safe mobility for everyone. Those included are people of all ages and abilities, regardless of whether they are traveling as drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or public transportation riders.

Construction Schedule

The construction of the Downtown Complete Streets Project is expected to be completed in April 2021. Major construction is now finished and no more major closures are planned. Traffic signal poles, cabinets, controllers, cameras and other hardware have been replaced and were upgraded to modern standards. The traffic signals were temporarily put on flash while equipment is being replaced and will need to remain on flash until inspected and ensured that it will operate at a safe standard. Once signals are activated, signal operations will be improved to provide a better coordinated system on West Alisal Street.

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Funding

Funding for this project is provided by the Highway and Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), and Measure X .

SAFE

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.

EFFICIENT

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.

COMPLETE

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 going.

Downtown Complete Streets News

June 17, 2021 Project Update
As part of the Downtown Complete Streets Project – Lincoln Avenue Phase, City crews repair failed pavement in preparation for the chip seal and restriping (June 17, 2021)

Contact Information and How to Stay Informed
- For general information about the Main Street Streetscape Project, please visit the project webpage: HERE , or contact Andrew Easterling, Traffic Engineer, by calling (831) 758-7196 or by email to [email protected]
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The Downtown Complete Streets Project begins Sidewalk and ADA-ramp Construction

Project crews have begun work on new sidewalks, curb, gutter and ADA-compliant ramps. Crews will be working on intersections along West Alisal Street, at Acacia St, Homestead Ave, Church St, Lincoln Ave, Salinas St, Main St, Monterey St, Pajaro St, and Front St, over the next 3 months. Please expect some sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours at these intersections for 3-4 weeks while crews demo, form, and reconstruct walkways.

Beginning the week of June...
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Breaking Ground: Downtown Complete Streets Project and Main Street Streetscape Project

The Downtown Complete Streets Project and the Main Street Streetscape Project both break ground.
On April 7, 2020, both the Downtown Complete Streets Project and the Main Street Streetscape Project began construction. These two projects are important elements of the Downtown Vibrancy Plan, adopted by City Council as a strategic plan in 2015. Now after a lengthy design and environmental process, these projects are becoming a reality.

M.P.E. and City Staff are working carefully...
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