DIRECTION ON THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT [L. MEISTER]
Staff Direction • 2026-10-19 • Item F.5 • Tracking ID DIR-2026-21F45A
Department: Department of Public Works / Transportation & Mobility Division
Tracking ID: DIR-2026-21F45A
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Plain language summary
The Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project evaluation, funded by potential grant and city funds, aims to improve safety and traffic flow by reducing travel lanes and adding high-visibility crosswalks and traffic calming measures. This proposal retains existing parking but omits protected bikeways, impacting residents by potentially altering traffic patterns and enhancing pedestrian safety.
Due: 2027-01-17
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What this means to you
For residents living near Fountain Avenue, this project could mean less traffic congestion and safer pedestrian crossings due to the addition of high-visibility crosswalks and traffic calming measures. However, the omission of protected bikeways may affect cyclists who use this route. The retention of existing parking is beneficial for those who rely on street parking.
Fiscal impact
The evaluation should address design feasibility, safety, cost, schedule, and grant funding implications; The evaluation should address design feasibility, safety, cost, schedule, and grant funding implications;