Madera Gardens complete‑streets plan moves from scoping to design; construction targeted for summer 2025

Town staff described the Madera Gardens Complete Streets project scope and near‑term schedule at the BPAC meeting, saying work aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety ahead of construction planned for summer 2025.

The project includes installation of ADA curb ramps at every crossing, targeted repaving or sealing based on pavement condition, sidewalk or flatwork replacement, new striping and signage, and traffic‑calming measures such as bulbouts, choker treatments and small traffic circles in select locations. Staff said Lakeside Drive is the corridor of primary focus for traffic calming and school‑area safety improvements.

Budget and schedule: Public Works staff suggested a construction budget in the range of roughly $1.5–$2.0 million and said sewer and storm projects in the neighborhood must finish first (sewer work expected complete in April) before topside construction can proceed; staff said the town plans construction in summer 2025.

Community input and quick‑build: staff reported prior notification efforts including mailed notices, QR code sandwich boards in the neighborhood and upcoming public workshops or BPAC updates with conceptual designs. Public commenters and students suggested quick‑build measures such as painted choker islands, narrowed travel lanes by striping, and adding flashers or enhanced crossings near schools.

Next steps: staff will develop design concepts with parametrics, return to BPAC or hold a neighborhood workshop to review alternatives, and finalize construction timing subject to sewer‑project completion and final design.