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Albany reviews two-year pilot of pass‑through bulb‑outs to preserve street trees but warns of maintenance tradeoffs
Summary
Public Works presented a two-year evaluation of pass‑through curb bulb‑outs installed at two pilot locations. Staff said the design preserves street trees and reduces nuisance ponding in storms but requires more routine maintenance and closer construction inspection for future installations.
James Cirelli, a Public Works engineer, presented a two‑year evaluation of pass‑through bulb‑outs installed as a pilot to preserve street trees where roots had damaged curbs. The pilot installations were at 405 Cairns and 805 San Carlos; staff reported improved gutter flow during storms compared with pre‑construction conditions.
"Ultimately these bulb‑outs have achieved the desired objectives," Cirelli said, describing how permeable river rock pads allow…
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