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Atherton committee forwards two El Camino Real redesign concepts for further study
Summary
The Town of Atherton Transportation, Bike and Ped Safety Committee recommended Jan. 28 that the council advance two conceptual designs for El Camino Real — one preserving three travel lanes and using shoulders for bike/ped space, and another that removes a lane to create wider, buffered or protected bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The Town of Atherton Transportation, Bike and Ped Safety Committee recommended Jan. 28 that the City Council move two conceptual designs for El Camino Real to the next planning phase for more detailed study and coordination with Caltrans and neighboring jurisdictions.
Robert, a transportation staff member, summarized the staff analysis and public outreach. He said three high-level alternatives were developed and screened: Concept 1 retains three travel lanes in each direction and uses limited shoulder space for a minimum sidewalk and bike lane; Concept 2 (a “road diet”) removes a travel lane in one or both directions to create wider sidewalks and buffered or physically separated bicycle facilities; Concept 3 was a middle-ground that staff said generated the least public…
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