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Santa Ana council approves CEQA determination for Fairview Street project, directs study of protected bike lanes and school-area traffic
Summary
The City Council adopted a CEQA determination to clear the way for right-of-way funding to acquire four properties for Fairview Street improvements between 17th Street and Trask Avenue, and directed staff to explore a protected (Class 4) bike lane and study traffic near Samwell/Samwelli Academy. Vote was 4–3.
The Santa Ana City Council approved a CEQA determination Tuesday that allows staff to apply for right-of-way funds to acquire properties and proceed with the Fairview Street Improvements Project between 17th Street and Trask Avenue. The council also gave direction for staff to explore a protected (Class 4) bike lane in the project limits and to study traffic near Samwell (Samueli) Academy. The motion passed 4–3.
Why it matters: The project is targeted at a corridor that staff and council described as a local traffic and pedestrian-safety concern. The CEQA action is intended to unlock state/ regional right-of-way funding that the city says is needed to widen the street, add sidewalks and bike lanes, and implement Vision Zero safety elements at the well-known Fairview/17th (Westminster) intersection.
City staff told the council the City intends to acquire four full parcels as part of the right-of-way work — two on Huckleberry Road and two on…
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