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Traffic engineer outlines safe‑routes, curb management and technology options for Salinas
Summary
An on‑call traffic engineer described the city’s traffic‑engineering programs, safe‑routes‑to‑school planning, curb management and Assembly Bill 43 (daylighting) requirements, and discussed alternatives to speed humps including speed cushions and virtual detection tools for bicycles and pedestrians.
Jaime Rodriguez, the city's on‑call traffic engineer, briefed the Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission on March 13 about traffic engineering, traffic operations, traffic‑calming strategies and emerging tools the city could consider.
Rodriguez said staff work spans design and field implementation, master‑planning (bicycle and pedestrian networks, complete streets), traffic operations (customer service requests, parking and signals) and grant‑driven projects such as Safe Routes to School. "I'm gonna cover a few topics today," he said, and walked commissioners through examples and current best practices.
Why it matters: The presentation scoped choices city staff use when responding to resident complaints and when planning roadway and safety projects. It summarized grantable projects, design standards and ways to prioritize limited staff and capital resources.
Safe Routes to School and engagement: Rodriguez described school‑specific route maps and infrastructure recommendations used to prioritize crosswalks, curb ramps and pedestrian beacons. He showed an…
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