Projects

Cycle 12 Traffic Calming

Project Number: 2024046

Status: Construction

Overview

Cycle 12 of the Traffic Calming Program involves seven projects citywide. Improvements include new sidewalks, bike lanes, curb extensions, traffic medians, and enhanced crosswalks. These measures address neighborhood concerns about speeding, pedestrian safety, and congestion, promoting a walkable and accessible community.

Location

Citywide (see Project Scope for details by neighborhood)

Project Timeline

• Design: 2024
• Construction: 2025

Key Objectives

• Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety: Install infrastructure to protect non-motorized users.
• Speed Reduction: Use traffic-calming features to slow vehicles.
• Connectivity: Improve links between neighborhoods, schools, and transit hubs.

Project Scope

Hillyard

• Improvements: Sidewalks, ADA ramps, painted crosswalks, RRFBs, lighting, landscaping, and a bus pad.
• Issue Addressed: Pedestrian safety and connectivity.

Cliff-Cannon

• Improvements: Traffic median, closure of northbound Cedar at 12th, pedestrian refuge island with RRFB and lighting at 12th & Cedar.
• Issue Addressed: Speeding and difficult pedestrian crossings.

Cliff-Cannon/Rockwood

• Improvements: RRFB and lighting at Grand Blvd & 13th Ave.
• Issue Addressed: Busy pedestrian crossing on a high-volume street.

Five Mile

• Improvements: Sidewalk, ADA ramps, and crossing signage along Oak Street and Strong Road.
• Issue Addressed: Safer routes to Prairie View Elementary.

West Central

• Improvements: Crosswalk updates, traffic islands, lighting along Boone Ave at Lindeke and Cochran.
• Issue Addressed: Speeding and safety along Boone Avenue.

Minnehaha

• Improvements: Curb extensions, painted crosswalks, ADA ramps, catch basins, utility pole relocation near Freya & Bridgeport.
• Issue Addressed: High vehicle speeds in a school zone.

Browne’s Addition

• Improvements: Curb extensions, sidewalks, ADA ramps, landscaping at Elm & 2nd.
• Issue Addressed: Traffic volume, speeding, and pedestrian safety.

Funding

• Total Project Cost: $3,000,000

Community Impact

These neighborhood-specific projects will create safer streets and enhance walkability for pedestrians and cyclists. Temporary traffic disruptions during construction will be managed to minimize inconvenience.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Minimal environmental impact is expected. Tree pruning or protection may be required at certain locations.