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Committee advances Masonic Streetscape sidewalk‑width ordinance and discusses temporary repaving
Summary
A committee advanced an ordinance revising sidewalk widths at two Masonic Avenue corners as part of the Masonic Streetscape Improvements; staff described ongoing utility reconstruction, a construction timeline through spring 2018, and said temporary repaving options (estimated ~$200,000) are under consideration to address poor roadway conditions.
The Land Use Committee on Aug. 31 heard an update on the Masonic Streetscape Improvements and advanced an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 to reduce the official sidewalk width at two Masonic Avenue corners to accommodate a new bike lane.
Javier Rivera of Public Works said the sidewalk reductions affect only two locations of ten design changes and are required to make room for a bike lane between a bus island and the sidewalk. David Froeligan, the project manager, said construction began last fall and is expected to continue through spring 2018; he explained that extensive sewer and water utility trenching has caused temporary roadway degradation and that the contractor is responsible for temporary paving.
Supervisors and staff discussed interim fixes to address complaints from residents and drivers. Froeligan said the department is exploring accelerated phasing and that temporary paving for roughly four blocks could cost in the low hundreds of thousands of dollars; later in the hearing he estimated about $126,000 for an initial four‑block temporary paving and roughly $80,000 for remaining portions, or about $200,000 total depending on scope.
Public commenters described hazardous conditions for cyclists and buses and urged interim repaving. Supervisor Peskin asked staff to pursue an interim solution; staff said they have obtained contractor estimates and are evaluating temporary repaving prior to permanent paving.
The committee voted to forward the ordinance to the full Board with a recommendation.
