Avenida calafia from avenida DEL presidente to the west city limit the project is proposing to fill the missing gaps of the sidewalk and add either c

The Department of Transportation California (Caltrans) received a $200,000 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 30, 2024. The grant will fund a project to fill missing sidewalk gaps and add Class 2 or 3 bike lanes along Avenida Calafia from Avenida del Presidente to the west city limit in California. Due to the steep topography, the project proposes to narrow the travel lanes and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk within the existing footprint to expedite approvals. The City of San Clemente was awarded a $265,084 sub-grant under this award to execute the infrastructure improvements.

Project description

Avenida calafia from avenida DEL presidente to the west city limit the project is proposing to fill the missing gaps of the sidewalk and add either class 2 or 3 bike lanes to the street. Due to the severe topography of the slopes adjacent to the street, the project is proposing to narrow the travel lanes and construct new curb, gutter, and sidewalk within the existing improved footprint. By narrowing the travel lanes, the project should be able to be expedited for processing any necessary approvals through the california coastal commission since IT will not interfere with existing native landscaping or change the coastal topography of the natural slopes that border the street. By narrowing the street, easements will also not be necessary from the state park parcels