The Traffic Advisory Committee received a detailed concept design for traffic calming on San Pablo Avenue between Mezcal Street and General Jim Moore Boulevard and provided feedback to staff.

Jimmy Jessup, a traffic consultant from Parametrics, described the corridor as roughly one‑third of a mile with steep sections (9–11% slope) that limit the use of certain vertical elements in the uphill portion. Jessup presented measured speeds from November 2022 showing an average downhill speed of 32 mph on a 25 mph posted street, an 80th‑percentile speed around 38 mph downhill (37 uphill), with some peak readings of 45–50 mph. Crash history between 2017 and 2023 showed 14 collisions along the corridor, five at the General Jim Moore intersection; staff said none of the recorded collisions in that range involved pedestrians or bicyclists.

A community survey (74 responses, 25 mailed) and outreach confirmed resident concerns about high speeds, sight‑line problems when pulling out from side streets, and requests for safer crossing access to nearby Havana Solis Park. In response, staff proposed a five‑element concept: centerline and edge striping, improved sight lines and red curbing (daylighting) at intersections, two median islands with high‑visibility marked crossings and ADA upgrades, three speed cushions in locations where slope permits, and a downhill speed‑feedback sign at Juarez.

Safety and operational concerns were discussed at length. Fire department staff worked with consultants to size speed cushions to allow emergency vehicle passage without impeding response. Committee members and residents debated painted versus physical curb extensions: several public commenters, including Michelle Overmyer and Linda Cunningham, urged permanent concrete curb extensions or highly reflective treatments rather than paint alone to avoid a false sense of security and to maintain nighttime visibility.

Staff said the conceptual design will move to detailed engineering this spring, with a cost estimate and bid package targeted for August; construction would follow pending funding. The project was included in the fiscal‑year ending 2024 budget projection but staff said final cost estimates may require rolling funds or additional council action for the next fiscal year.

The committee generally supported the proposed approach and asked staff to evaluate stop‑sign warrants at key intersections and to include cost–benefit analysis of painted versus physical treatments during the design phase. No formal action to approve construction was taken; the committee’s role at the meeting was informational and advisory.