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Tulare engineers recommend road‑diet, all‑way stop and RRFBs for Cross Avenue; estimate $150K–$200K for targeted corridor improvements
Summary
City engineering staff proposed a phased traffic‑calming approach for Cross Avenue (Blackstone–Lincoln) including a two‑way left‑turn lane (road diet), an all‑way stop at Brentwood, and a pedestrian RRFB plus striped bulb‑outs at Coelho. Staff estimated targeted intersection and pedestrian upgrades would cost roughly $150,000–$200,000 and recommended piloting low‑cost stripe‑and‑beacon measures first.
City transportation staff presented a comprehensive traffic‑calming plan for Cross Avenue between Blackstone Street and Lincoln Street, responding to repeated resident complaints about vehicle speeds and pedestrian safety.
Michael Winton, senior civil engineer, contextualized the corridor’s existing condition—wide travel lanes (18–19 feet) with five‑foot bike lanes that induce higher vehicle speeds—and described a toolbox of measures to reduce speed and improve crossings. "Slow down, save lives, the art of…
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