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West Side and Lower West transportation update: new sidewalks, Modoc bike facilities and targeted crossings proposed
Summary
Staff proposed a mix of sidewalk infill, separated Modoc Road bicycle facilities, new crosswalks and targeted parking adjustments for the West Side and Lower West neighborhoods, with further tree-review meetings scheduled in July.
City staff presented updates on a package of pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety improvements for the West Side and Lower West neighborhoods, ranging from sidewalk infill to a reworked Modoc Road bicycle facility.
Michelle Bedard (staff presenter) reviewed the project components, which include sidewalk infill at multiple blocks, new and enhanced crosswalks, and a Modoc Road bicycle facility connecting Las Positas to Mission Street. The Modoc segment will generally be a separated (sidewalk-level) bicycle facility rather than the on-street class 2 lane envisioned in some earlier concepts.
Staff highlighted these elements: - Sidewalk infill: targeted new sidewalks at West Valerio (to the Ealing’s Park entrance), on portions of Calle Real, Euclid (formalizing an informal beaten path), Manitou at Mountain (a blind corner) and other gap locations. - Modoc bike facility: the plan shifts the Modoc segment toward a separated facility…
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