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Home My WebLink About05-20-2026 ATC Agenda Packet - Amended Active Transportation Committee REVISED AGENDA Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo The agenda has been amended to add Item 4d. Safe Routes to School Sub-commitee Update The Active Transportation Committee holds in-person meetings. Zoom participation will not be supported. Attendees of City Council or Advisory Body meetings are eligible to receive one hour of complimentary parking; restrictions apply, visit Parking for Public Meetings for more details. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment prior to the meeting (must be received 3 hours in advance of the meeting): Mail - Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Address letters to the City Clerk's Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401. Email - Submit Public Comments via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. In the body of your email, please include the date of the meeting and the item number (if applicable). Emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. Voicemail - Call (805) 781-7164 and leave a voicemail. Please state and spell your name, the agenda item number you are calling about, and leave your comment. Verbal comments must be limited to 3 minutes. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting. *All correspondence will be archived and distributed to members, however, submissions received after the deadline may not be processed until the following day. Public Comment during the meeting: Meetings are held in-person. To provide public comment during the meeting, you must be present at the meeting location. Electronic Visual Aid Presentation. To conform with the City's Network Access and Use Policy, Chapter 1.3.8 of the Council Policies & Procedures Manual, members of the public who desire to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentation must provide display-ready material to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7114. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Garrett Otto will call the Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee to order. 2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. 3.CONSENT Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non- controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may request the Active Transportation Committee pull an item for discussion. The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 19, 2026, ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES 5 Recommendation: To approve the Active Transportation Committee Minutes of March 19, 2026. 4.BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a OFFICER ELECTIONS The Committee will conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term beginning July 1, 2026. 4.b GRAND AVENUE PAVING PROJECT UPDATE 9 Recommendation: Receive an update on the Grand Avenue Paving Project.1. Provide comments on the Grand Avenue Pilot Project to help guide permanent street designs. 2. 4.c PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE AND PRADO CREEK BRIDGE PROJECTS - BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 15 Recommendation: Receive an update on the Prado Interchange and Prado Creek Bridge Value Analysis and provide input for City Council’s consideration. 1. Advise City Council on whether additional Bob Jones Trail route planning should be completed. 2. *4.d SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE Receive an update from the Safe Routes to School Sub-Committee. 5.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a COMMITTEE MEMBER UPDATES Receive a brief update from Active Transportation Committee members. 5.b STAFF UPDATES 33 Receive a brief update from Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs on the following topics: Complete Streets Project Status List1. Status of 2026 Paving Project2. 5.c FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City staff will provide a forecast of items coming before the Active Transportation Committee. 6.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available -- see the Clerk The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Active Transportation Committee are available for public inspection on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and- minutes. Meeting recordings may be found on the City’s website: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=60965 1 1 Active Transportation Committee Minutes 2 3 March 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo 4 Active Transportation Committee Members Present: Member Dave Amos, Member Lea Brooks, Member Tyler Coari, Member Francine Levin, Member Russell Mills, Chair Garrett Otto Active Transportation Members Absent: Vice Chair Kimmie Nguyen City Staff Present: Aaron Floyd, Adam Fukushima, Chris Read, Jennifer Rice, Lareina Gamboa _____________________________________________________________________ 5 6 1. CALL TO ORDER 7 A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Committee was 8 called to order on March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at 9 City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Otto. 10 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS 11 Chris Read from the Office of Sustainability made a brief announcement about the 12 upcoming Council Study Session on April 7th regarding the Climate Action Plan 13 Progress Report. 14 Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima announced this was his last ATC 15 meeting and that he has taken a position with another agency with Jennifer Rice 16 to take over his duties in the interim until a replacement is selected. 17 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 18 Public comment: 19 Helene Finger 20 –End of Public Comment– 21 4. CONSENT 22 4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - January 15, 2026, ACTIVE 23 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES 24 Page 5 of 35 2 Motion By Member Brooks 25 Second By Member Coari 26 To approve the Active Transportation Committee Minutes of January 15, 27 2026. 28 Ayes (6): Member Amos, Member Brooks, Member Coari, Member Levin, Member Mills, and Chair Otto CARRIED (6 to 0) 29 Public Comment: 30 Helene Finger 31 --End of Public Comment-- 32 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 33 5.a ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT STRATEGY AND PLANNING 34 Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima provided a presentation 35 and responded to questions. 36 Public Comment: 37 Helene Finger 38 –End of Public Comment– 39 No action was taken on this item. 40 5.b UPDATE ON SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SUBCOMMITTEE AND 41 RECOMMENDATION FOR NEXT STEPS 42 Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima provided a presentation 43 on the subcommittee’s work and responded to questions. 44 Public Comment: 45 Helene Finger 46 –End of Public Comment– 47 Motion By Brooks 48 Seconded By Otto 49 Page 6 of 35 3 The committee enthusiastically supports the work of the subcommittee 50 and its continued efforts. 51 Ayes (6): Member Amos, Member Brooks, Member Coari, Member Levin, 52 Member Mills, and Chair Otto 53 No action was taken on filling the vacant subcommittee seat that will be 54 left by Kimmie Nguyen. 55 CARRIED (6 to 0) 56 5.c NORTH CHORRO NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY 2025 57 PERFORMANCE MONITORING REPORT 58 Deputy Director Jennifer Rice Adam provided a presentation on the 59 monitoring report and responded to questions. 60 Public Comment: 61 Helene Finger 62 –End of Public Comment– 63 No action was taken on this item. 64 6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 65 6.a COMMITTEE MEMBER UPDATES 66 Active Transportation Committee members provided a brief update. 67 6.b STAFF UPDATES 68 Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima provided updates on the 69 following topics: 70 1. Complete Streets Project Status List 71 2. Status of 2025 and 2026 Paving Projects 72 3. Vision Zero Action Plan 73 6.c FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 74 Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima provided the agenda 75 forecast. 76 7. ADJOURNMENT 77 Page 7 of 35 4 The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Active 78 Transportation Committee is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the 79 Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. 80 81 82 _________________________ 83 APPROVED BY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2026 84 85 Page 8 of 35 Active Transportation Committee Agenda Report For Agenda of: 5/20/2026 Item Number: 4b FROM: Dana Murray, Transportation Planner/Engineer Phone Number: (805) 781-7310 E-mail: dmurray@slocity.org SUBJECT: GRAND AVENUE PAVING PROJECT UPDATE RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive an update on the Grand Avenue Paving Project. 2. Provide comments on the Grand Avenue Pilot Project to help guide permanent street designs. PROJECT OVERVIEW In early 2025, low-cost, quick-build safety improvements were installed on Grand Avenue between Slack Street and Monterey Street as part of the 2024 Roadway Sealing Project in response to a pattern of injury collisions along the corridor. The improvements were installed as a pilot project using temporary materials to test design features and gather community feedback prior to advancing permanent improvements when Grand Avenue is next in line for repaving, which is now scheduled for summer/fall of 2027. In conjunction with the City’s Pavement Management Plan, the Grand Avenue Paving Project will include essential road maintenance, such as pavement reconstruction, ADA curb ramp upgrades, and installation of permanent road markings. In addition, staff will endeavor to incorporate additional safety and complete street upgrades, as guided by the pilot project monitoring results, the City’s Active Transportation Plan, Vision Zero Program, and input from community members, the Active Transportation Committee, emergency responders, transit providers, and City Council. Staff is currently evaluating pilot project performance through analysis of quantitative data (traffic counts, speed surveys, collision data analysis), in -person field observations, and community and stakeholder feedback. This evaluation will help determine which elements of the pilot should be retained, modified, or removed moving forward. It should be noted that some improvements may ultimately be recommended and supported by staff and community members, but may need to be phased into future years beyond the 2027 Grand Avenue Paving Project, depending on funding availability and complexity of certain recommendations (i.e. work involving major intersection Page 9 of 35 Item 4b reconfigurations or changes to street drainage, work within Caltrans right -of-way, or requiring major utility coordination/relocations). The overall goal of the project is to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for people walking, bicycling, using transit, and driving, while maintaining reasonably efficient traffic operations and emergency access. The purpose of this item is to inform the committee and community of this planning process, and invite preliminary feedback on the current pilot project for staff’s consideration. POLICY CONTEXT The Grand Avenue corridor is identified as a Tier 2 project in the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and as a High Injury Network corridor in the City’s draft Vision Zero Action Plan. The project supports City goals to improve safety for all roadway users while advancing multimodal transportation, climate action, and sustainability objectives. POTENTIAL DESIGN ELEMENTS The Project is evaluating design elements currently in place as part of the Grand Avenue Pilot Project, while also exploring additional improvements to enhance safety, accessibility, and comfort for all road users. The current pilot project includes: a) Road Diet: Reduction of Grand Avenue from five lanes to three lanes, with one travel lane in each direction and a center turn lane (note – two traffic lanes retained on Grand entering/exiting Cal Poly at Slack Street). b) Grand/McCollum Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing: Installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk to improve crossing opportunities and access to existing transit stops on each side of the street. c) Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing Visibility: Installation of high-visibility crosswalks, intersection daylighting, and striped bulbouts to reduce turning speeds and pedestrian crossing exposure. d) Protected Bike Lanes: Installation of protected bike lanes with flex posts in areas where on-street parking is not present. e) Buffered Bike Lanes: Installation of striped buffers on both sides of the bike lanes where on-street parking exists. f) Bike Lane Intersection Enhancements: Installation of green conflict markings and additional warning signage. g) Turn Restrictions at Grand/Loomis Intersection: Restriction of westbound through and left-turn movements at the Grand/Loomis intersection to address ongoing broadside collision trends identif ied in the City’s Traffic Safety Report. h) Radar Speed Feedback Sign: Installation of a southbound radar speed feedback sign to address speeding concerns. Depending on funding resources and input from the City Council and other stakeholders, Page 10 of 35 Item 4b design elements recommended for future implementation may include removal, retention, or modifications to the above-listed design features, installing more permanent corner bulbouts and/or sidewalk widening, more permanent forms of bikeway separation, further traffic calming elements and street lighting. PREVIOUS COUNCIL OR ADVISORY BODY ACTION The Grand Avenue Pilot Project was first presented to the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) on February 29, 2024, as part of the 2024 Roadway Sealing Project. At that meeting, the ATC provided comments and recommendations to guide the project. Following ATC input and staff recommendation, the City Council approved the project on May 21, 2024. Following implementation of the pilot improvements, staff monitored traffic operations and safety conditions and identified several areas where short-term striping modifications were warranted. Staff presented an update on these modifications to the ATC on March 20, 2025. The City Council approved the modifications on October 21, 2025, and construction was completed in January 2026. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INPUT AND NEXT STEPS The City recently launched a public engagement effort to invite community input on the Grand Avenue Paving Project. Outreach activities include issuing a news release, establishing a project website and email list, focused notifications to Cal Poly student and administration representatives, nearby schools and childcare facilities, transit and emergency services providers, installation of sidewalk decals within the project area, and distribution of an online input survey (survey open through June 10, 2026). Additional opportunities for public input and the overall project schedule is summarized as follows: 1. Pilot Project Evaluation (Winter 2025-Summer 2026) Staff is currently evaluating the performance of the Grand Avenue Pilot Project to help inform permanent corridor design recommendations for the future paving project. Evaluation efforts include in-person observations, traffic and speed data analysis, collision analysis, emergency response and evacuation review, and community feedback gathered through an online public input survey, as well as coordination with key stakeholders, including local schools, Cal Poly, Caltrans, SLO Transit, and City maintenance staff. 2. Corridor Plan Development (Summer-Fall 2026) Using pilot project results and community input, the project team will develop draft corridor concept design recommendations. Pilot project re sults and draft corridor concepts will be published on the City’s website and presented at the following meetings for public input: a. Presentation to Active Transportation Committee – September 2026 b. City Council Study Session – October 6, 2026 3. Design & Environmental Review (Fall 2026-Spring 2027) Page 11 of 35 Item 4b Based on input provided on the preliminary corridor concepts, staff will begin detailed engineering design and environmental review. Staff plans to return to the Active Transportation Committee to present draft final plans winter of 2027, and with final plans to be presented to the City Council for approval and authorization to advertise for construction in spring of 2027. 4. Construction (Summer 2027 – Spring 2028) Construction is anticipated to begin in late summer 2027 and conclude in early 2028. ATTACHMENTS A - Grand Avenue Paving Project Map Page 12 of 35 ATTACHMENT A - Grand Avenue Paving Project Map Page 13 of 35 Page 14 of 35 Active Transportation Committee Agenda Report For Agenda of: 5/20/2026 Item Number: 4c FROM: Matt Horn, Major City Projects Manager Phone Number: (805) 781-7191 E-mail: mhorn@slocity.org SUBJECT: PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE AND PRADO CREEK BRIDGE PROJECTS – BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive an update on the Prado Interchange and Prado Creek Bridge Value Analysis and provide input for City Council’s consideration. 2. Advise City Council on whether additional Bob Jones Trail route planning should be completed. REPORT IN BRIEF The Prado Road Interchange Project (Interchange Project) and Prado Creek Bridge Project (Bridge Project) are coordinated Capital Improvement Plan projects that together establish a continuous east/west multimodal corridor in the southern portion of the City from South Higuera Street to Madonna Road. These improvements include shared -use paths, on-street bike lanes, sidewalks, and enhanced crossings. The Active Transportation Committee (ATC) last reviewed the Interchange Project in October 2025 (staff report, minutes) prior to City Council consideration in November 2025 (staff report, minutes). At that November meeting, Council directed staff to advance a value-engineered project that reduces costs while maintaining key multimodal elements, including a shared-use path along the south side of Prado Road. Council also directed staff to complete a Value Analysis (VA) on the Bridge Project. Since that time, additional design work has been completed on the Interchange Project to conform with Council direction, and the Bridge Project has also undergone a VA. The City continues to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian connectivity within the Prado corridor, recognizing this area provides a significant opportunity to improve east/west multimodal connectivity for the community. Together, the Interchange Project and the Bridge Project provides substantial safety, access, and connectivity improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians by creating a continuous multimodal corridor between South Higuera Street and Madonna Road. However, current project cost estimates significantly exceed available funding. In order to advance both projects toward construction and deliver these long-planned multimodal Page 15 of 35 Item 4C improvements to the community, staff evaluated opportunities to reduce overall project costs while maintaining the core bicycle and pedestrian functionality of the corridor. The VA for the Bridge Project, similar to the VA for the Interchange Project, focused on identifying strategic modifications such as reducing overall bridge widths, simplifying infrastructure elements, and refining facility types. These changes could allow both projects to move forward within a more achievable funding framework while still substantially improving multimodal conditions compared to existing conditions today. The intent of this ATC review is to: 1. Receive a presentation on the Interchange Project design updates following Council direction. 2. Review the Bridge Project Value Analysis (VA) and provide input on bicycle and pedestrian design alternatives. 3. Provide input on Bob Jones Trail (BJT) connectivity and long-term alignment assumptions. 4. Identify which multimodal elements should be prioritized for preservation as staff advances design refinements intended to improve overall project deliverability and constructability. POLICY CONTEXT The Prado/Dalidio corridor is identified as a Tier 1 project in the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The project supports City goals to improve access and safety for all roadway users while advancing multimodal transportation, climate action, and sustainability objectives. The Bob Jones Trail segment north of Prado Road is identified as a Tier 3 project in the City’s ATP as the planned alignment requires challenging right of way acquisition and jurisdictional permits for work near the creek. BACKGROUND The Prado Road corridor is a critical east/west connection linking residential neighborhoods, employment centers, and regional destinations. U.S. 101 currently creates a barrier to east/west travel, particularly for bicyclists and pedestrians. To address this unmet need, the City is advancing two closely related Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. These projects are:  The Interchange Project, which creates a new crossing over US 101  The Bridge Project, which replaces and widens the existing bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek Together, these projects are designed to provide a continuous multimodal corridor between South Higuera Street and Dalidio Drive. These projects, when coupled with the future Prado Road Extension that would extend Page 16 of 35 Item 4C Prado Road east to Broad Street, would ultimately complete a continuous corridor connecting Broad Street to Madonna Road. The timing of the future Prado Road Extension is currently unknown and will depend on factors including private development participation, right-of-way dedication, environmental clearance, and identification of funding sources. The intention of both the Interchange Project and Bridge Project is to scale and construct the planned improvements to facilitate a future connection to Broad Street. Figure 1 below “Related Project Vicinity Map” shows the location of these three separate projects that are planned within the corridor. Figure 1 – Related Project Vicinity Map Page 17 of 35 Item 4C Interchange Project Figure 2 – US 101 with Prado Overpass looking northbound The Prado Road Interchange Project will construct a new bridge over US 101, creating a continuous east-west connection along Prado Road between Canto Parkway to the east and Madonna Road to the west. In addition to the new overcrossing, the project includes reconstruction and reconfiguration of the northbound US 101 on - and off-ramps at a new signalized intersection, construction of a northbound auxiliary la ne on US 101, realignment of Elks Lane to a new signalized intersection at Prado Road, and reconstruction of Prado Road between the US 101 interchange and the Prado Creek Bridge. Improvements within the corridor will include new curb, gutter, sidewalk, str eet lighting, pavement reconstruction, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other multimodal transportation improvements intended to enhance connectivity, safety, and overall corridor operations. In October 2025, the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) reviewed design alternatives for the Interchange Project that were developed through a Value Analysis (VA) process aimed at reducing project costs while maintaining key multimodal features. At that meeting, the ATC recommended that Council consider alternatives that preserve and enhance bicycle and pedestrian connectivity along the Prado Road corridor, including maintaining a continuous, high-quality facility that supports safe and convenient access for all users. Council subsequently reviewed the Value Analysis alternatives in November 2025, Page 18 of 35 Item 4C including the ATC’s recommendation, and ultimately directed staff to advance a value - engineered project that retains core multimodal improvements, including a shared -use path along the south side of Prado Road. This direction balanced cost reductions with the City’s broader goals of maintaining connectivity, safety, and accessibility for non -vehicular modes. A video of the southerly portion of Prado Road from a multimodal users perspective here is located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EKypzfV9_M&t=5s . Another video which more highlights the pedestrian improvements on the northly portion of Prado Road can found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7U6izcO7ZI&t=3s. Included in this package is Attachment A which includes a draft geometric layout for the Interchange Project. Figure 3 – Interchange Project Proposed Improvements Page 19 of 35 Item 4C Bridge Project Figure 4 – Rendering of S. Higuera / Prado looking Westbound along Prado The Bridge Project will replace the existing bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek, which is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, lacking sidewalks, bike facilities and sufficient vehicle traffic lanes to accommodate current and future multimodal travel needs. This project also includes reconstruction of the South Higuera/Prado Road intersection, which will add width for a second northbound left-turn lane, new traffic signal equipment, additional streetlighting, and “protected intersection” features to improve bicycle and pedestrian crossings. As project cost estimates continued to increase beyond currently identified funding capacity, Council directed staff to evaluate opportunities to reduce project costs while maintaining the core multimodal objectives of the corridor improvements. During the same November 2025 Council meeting where the Prado Interchange Project Value Analysis was considered, the City Council also directed staff to complete a Value Analysis on the Bridge Project. The design team has completed this analysis, which evaluated several cost-saving design alternatives, including:  Reducing overall bridge width  Replacing retaining walls with rock slope protection  Limiting utility relocations  Reducing median width and utility trench depth  Removing undergrounding of utilities  Eliminating both the removal and replacement of the existing Bob Jones Trail bridge Page 20 of 35 Item 4C These alternatives could result in up to $6 million in cost savings if implemented collectively. Two of these alternatives impact bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including reducing the overall bridge width and eliminating the requirement to remove and replace the existin g Bob Jones Trail bridge. Staff are seeking input from the ATC on these alternatives, which will be presented to City Council for consideration. Reducing Overall Bridge Width The Bridge Project currently proposes to replace the existing Prado Creek Bridge with a new structure approximately 142 feet in length and 114 feet in width. The bridge is designed to accommodate six vehicular travel lanes on Prado Road, along with sidewalks and both Class IV protected bike lanes and Class II shoulder bike lanes on ea ch side. As part of the VA process, an alternative concept was developed to reduce the overall bridge width while maintaining the 142 -foot span. Key modifications include eliminating one eastbound through lane, replacing the north-side (westbound) Class IV facility with a sidewalk and shoulder, and converting the south-side protected bike lane into a two-way Class I shared-use path that accommodates both pedestrian and bicycle travel. In addition, travel lane widths are reduced from 12 feet to 11 feet. Consistent with prior discussions with the ATC and City Council, the revised concept provides shoulders on both sides of Prado Road rather than designated Class II bike lanes. The south side of the corridor includes a two -way Class I shared-use path that functions as the primary bicycle and pedestrian facility. Providing a parallel Class II bike lane adjacent to this facility would introduce redundancy and could create confusion regarding bicyclist positioning, particularly at driveways, intersections, and tr ansition points. These refinements result in a narrower and more efficient bridge section, with an overall width of approximately 91 feet. The revised cross -section includes a 4-foot median, five 11-foot travel lanes, two 5-foot outside shoulders, a 6-foot sidewalk on the north side, a 14-foot shared-use path on the south side, and bridge railings on each side. Page 21 of 35 Item 4C Figure 5 – Reduced Bridge Width Cross Section The primary benefit of the reduced-width alternative is a meaningful reduction in project cost while still maintaining continuous bicycle and pedestrian connectivity through the corridor. While the revised concept reduces certain facility dimensions and co nsolidates some bicycle and pedestrian elements, the project would continue to provide a substantial improvement over existing conditions by delivering dedicated multimodal facilities where significant barriers currently exist today. The revised concept also better aligns the bridge design with existing and near-term travel demand conditions while improving the likelihood that both the Interchange Project and Bridge Project can ultimately advance toward construction within a more achie vable funding framework. In addition, the bicycle and pedestrian facilities are consistent with those proposed as part of the Interchange Project and provides a continuous multimodal corridor for users. Replacement of the Bob Jones Trail Bridge Without reducing the Prado Road Bridge width as described above, construction of the replacement bridge would impact the existing Bob Jones Trail (BJT) bridge located at the southwest corner of the South Higuera Street/Prado Road intersection. The current plan is to temporarily remove the BJT Bridge during construction, stored on -site, reconstruct the bridge abutments, and reinstall the BJT Bridge in a shifted location to accommodate the wider Prado Road bridge. As part of the VA process, two alternative scenarios were evaluated to reduce project costs related to the BJT bridge. The first considers the reduced bridge width (from approximately 114 feet to 91 feet), which may allow construction to proceed without impacting the existing BJT bridge, enabling it to remain in its current location. The second scenario would apply if relocation of the BJT bridge is still required for construction. Under this approach, the bridge would be permanently removed rather than Page 22 of 35 Item 4C reinstalled. This option simplifies construction by eliminating the need for temporary removal, storage, foundation modifications, and reinstallation, and also avoids ongoing maintenance obligations associated with the structure. With the addition of a two -way Class I shared-use path along the south side of Prado Road, the proposed shared-use path and enhanced signalized crossings provides connectivity for BJT users. BJT users could continue west along the Prado Road shared-use path or utilize the signalized South Higuera/Prado protected intersection to access destinations in other directions. Staff is seeking input from the ATC regarding their preference if removal of the BJT bridge is required during construction, specifically, whether the bridge should be reinstalled or permanently removed. Bob Jones Trail Connectivity Considerations Historical City planning documents envisioned a grade -separated undercrossing of the Bob Jones Trail (BJT) beneath the Prado Creek Bridge to connect the southern and future northern trail segments. During preliminary design of the Bridge Project, this undercrossing was determined to be infeasible due to site constraints. As a result, the current BJT concept, as reflected in the 2021 Active Transportation Plan (ATP), assumes an at-grade crossing of Prado Road at the South Higuera Street/Prado Road signalized intersection. Page 23 of 35 Item 4C Figure 6 – Active Transportation Plan: Bob Jones Trail Alignment The ATP identifies a future BJT alignment north of Prado Road that generally follows San Luis Obispo Creek. This alignment extends behind the drive-in theater, crosses Elks Lane at grade, continues behind the Elks Lodge and cemetery, crosses the creek, passes under Madonna Road, and ultimately connects to Brook Street. Due to its complexity, including multiple crossings, environmental constraints, and right-of-way challenges, this segment is classified as a Tier 3 project, indicating that it is not considered feasible in the near to mid-term. Given these constraints, and the inclusion of a two-way Class I shared-use path along the south side of the Prado corridor, there is an opportunity to reconsider both near-term and long-term approaches to BJT connectivity. Two potential opportunities are identified: Page 24 of 35 Item 4C 1. Elks Lane Connection: This approach would shift the trail away from the creek between Prado Road and the drive-in theater. Users would access the existing BJT trailhead via the new Class I path along the south side of Prado Road, cross at the proposed Prado/Elks signalized intersection, and continue north along a potential future Class I facility on the east side of Elks Lane. While this facility is not currently included in the Interchange Project design, it could be preserved through right-of-way planning and implemented as a future project. 2. Alternative Regional Route: This approach would transition away from the historic creek-adjacent alignment between Prado Road and Downtown in favor of a more practical and implementable route. The alignment would utilize the proposed Class I path along Prado Road, connect to existing Class I facilities a long Dalidio Drive and Madonna Road, continue along the Madonna Inn shared -use path, and ultimately link to the Cerro San Luis Trailhead. The remaining gap between the Cerro San Luis Trailhead and the Marsh Street/Higuera Street intersection could be completed by advancing a project already identified in the ATP. While this route deviates from the historic BJT alignment along the creek, it may represent a more feasible and deliverable long-term solution. These concepts are intended to inform long term planning discussions regarding feasible and implementable multimodal connections within the corridor. They do not preclude future consideration of creek adjacent trail opportunities should funding, right -of-way, environmental, or partnership conditions change over time. Alternative 1 could be pursued independently as the preferred connection between Prado Road and Elks Lane, regardless of whether the downstream alignment north of Elks Lane is modified as described in Alternative 2. A formal modification of the BJT alignment would require a future amendment to the ATP. However, input from the ATC at this stage will help inform ongoing planning and design decisions for the Interchange and Bridge projects. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR ATC 1. Creek Bridge Width Tradeoffs: Does the reduced-width bridge concept presented still meet the ATC’s expectation for a safe, continuous, and comfortable east–west bicycle and pedestrian connection through the corridor? If not, which specific facility elements (e.g., separation type, sidewalk width, shared-use path width, or lane configuration) are most important to prioritize for preservation? Page 25 of 35 Item 4C 2. Bob Jones Trail Bridge Decision (if removal is required for construction): If the existing Bob Jones Trail bridge must be removed to construct the Prado Creek Bridge, does the ATC prefer: a. Reinstalling the bridge in a modified alignment following construction, b. Permanently removing the bridge and relying on the Prado corridor shared - use path and signalized crossings for connectivity, or 3. Bob Jones Trail Long-Term Alignment Direction: To what extent should the current project preserve design flexibility for potential future Bob Jones Trail alignment options? a. Should the project assume that a future Bob Jones Trail alignment north of Prado Road (creek-adjacent alignment consistent with prior ATP concepts) ultimately be pursued? b. Should the project instead assume that a creek-adjacent alignment is unlikely to be implemented in the foreseeable future and: i. prioritize near-term, implementable multimodal connections within the Prado Road corridor and adjacent roadway network? NEXT STEPS Following the ATC’s meeting on May 20, 2026 staff will incorporate ATC’s input into the Council report and presentation scheduled for August 4, 2026. 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H I G U E R A N O R T H V I E W CI T Y O F S L O 02 DR A F T DDDDDDDDDRRRRRRRAAAAAAFFFFTTTT Page 30 of 35 PR A D O B R I D G E W I D E N I N G PR A D O S W V I E W CI T Y O F S L O 03 DR A F T DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDRRRRRAAAAAFFFFFTTTTT Page 31 of 35 Page 32 of 35 Complete Streets Project Status for May Project Description Current Status Construction Start Date Construction Completion Date Higuera Complete Street Active transportation and safety improvements along Higuera Street (Marsh to LOVR), Madonna Rd (Madonna Inn to Higuera), and Meadow Park Greenway (Bridge/Exposition/Corrida/Woodbridge). Specific improvements include protected bike lanes, a road diet on portion of Higuera, pedestrian crossing and traffic calming improvements, and new signal at Higuera/Elks. • City Council approved plans and construction authorization on 2/17/26. • Out to bid currently, with bid opening due first week of June. • Staff working on communications and outreach plans Summer 2026 Construction Start Spring 2027 Construction Completion Foothill Complete Street Active transportation and safety improvements along Foothill Blvd between western city limit and California Blvd. Specific improvements not yet confirmed, as project is in planning phase. • Corridor plan currently in development. Preliminary concepts developed, but require further public input and analysis for emergency response and evacuation concerns. • Public outreach phase completed, including news release, project website, online input map with >700 individual comments, multiple pop-up events, and culminating with in- person open house at Pacheco Elementary held on 4/2/26. • Next step is to analyze/summarize public comments, revisit coordination with SLO Fire and SLO PD on potential design strategies, and prepare corridor plan design recommendations for public review (target late 2026). • Received notice of award recommendation for federal SS4A grant for advanced planning and quick-build project on Foothill, but pending review with City Attorney’s office for concerns with accepting federal funding. If City accepts grant funds, this would add additional tasks and could delay timing of final corridor plan adoption, but would advance some quick- build construction features. Earliest construction start is Summer 2028. Earliest construction completion estimated is 2029. California Foothill RR Crossing Upgrades Active transportation and safety improvements to the Foothill railroad crossing and the adjacent Foothill/California intersection. Specific improvements include upgraded vehicle and pedestrian warning gates, new • Plans under review by Union Pacific Railroad, Public Utilities Commission. • PG&E Utility relocation in progress Summer 2028 Construction Start Fall 2028 Construction Complete Page 33 of 35 traffic signals and a pedestrian scramble crossing. • Environmental approval underway Grand Avenue Complete Street Safety and active transportation improvements on Grand Avenue between Monterey Street and Slack Street, including a 5-lane to 3-lane road diet, separated bike lanes on portions of Grand, turn restrictions at Grand/Slack, and bike/pedestrian crossing enhancements. • Pilot improvements installed via quick-build installation in late 2024. • Minor striping refinements to pilot project, including radar speed sign completed April 2026. • Performance monitoring of pilot project in progress through first half of 2026. • News release and public input map soliciting community feedback on pilot project released 4/22/26. • Public input to guide permanent design spring through fall ahead of ATC update September 2026, Council Study Session scheduled on 10/6/26 to seek input on permanent recommendations. • Permanent improvements to be installed with planned annual paving project in summer/fall 2027, as funding allows. Permanent improvements construction start summer/fall 2027. Permanent improvements construction completion estimated early 2028. Note that not all permanent recommendations may be feasible in 2027/28, depending on funding resources and need for outside coordination (Caltrans, utility providers, etc.) Some permanent improvements may need to be funded in future years. South Broad Complete Street Active transportation and safety improvements along South Broad Street corridor between High Street and southern city limits (Farmhouse Ln). Specific improvements not yet confirmed, as project is in planning phase. Federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) funding secured to fund portion of planning phase and installation of accelerated quick-build improvements. • Staff currently have RFP for consultant planning/design support ready to bring to City Council for approval to advertise first Council meeting in June. City has signed SS4A grant agreement, but final agreement pending FHWA signature. • Planning phase and public outreach expected to commence in Spring 2026 and continue into 2027. • Quick-build demonstration project and design for permanent improvements estimated in later 2027 or 2028. • Construction of permanent improvements could begin mid- 2029. Earliest construction start is Summer 2029. Earliest construction completion is 2030. California/Taft Roundabout Construct roundabout at the intersection of California & Taft • 100% PS&E under final review • Eminent Domain process currently underway. Potential for early possession of R/W by fall 2026, with final hearing on compensation likely scheduled summer 2027. • Current schedule is to advertise fall 2026, start construction March 2027 after wet season. Construction start dependent on right-of-way acquisition timing. Expected to begin first half 2027. TBD Page 34 of 35 • FY27 Budget Supplement will include additional funding request to fully fund construction. South & King Crossing Construct pedestrian hybrid beacon crossing at South/King intersection. • In construction, currently working on PG&E underground service. • Remaining work pending delivery of traffic signal equipment (ETA – late summer 2026). Start of Work – March 2026. Estimated completion by end of 2026. Madonna Shared-Use Path (US 101 SB Ramps to Higuera) Future project – construct shared-use path (Class I Bikeway) extension on north side of Madonna Road east to Higuera Street. • Concept designs prepared in 2025 and provided for Caltrans discussion. Caltrans has confirmed existing overpass bridge is too narrow – project will require bridge widening (or new parallel ped/bike bridge) to provide width for new ped/bike path. • Further project development not currently funded or in current CIP work program. Will discuss as potential budget request for 2027-29 to initiate formal project initiation effort in coordination with Caltrans. • SLOCOG may be issuing call for projects to fund feasibility studies for 1-2 “new starts” in late 2026—may be willing to cost share 50/50 project initiation planning efforts for this project. TBD TBD Citywide Safe Routes to School Planning Potential future project to consider new Safe Routes to School Planning if recommended by the ATC and included in the 2027-29 Financial Plan • A subcommittee of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) has been created to study the feasibility of new citywide Safe Routes to School planning efforts. The subcommittee shared an update to the ATC at its 3/19/2026 meeting. The ATC was in support of the subcommittee’s continued efforts with the intent of potential consideration during the 2027-29 CIP request to advance recommendations as amendment to Active Transportation Plan. N/A N/A Page 35 of 35