SAN jose: west SAN carlos ST between I-880 and mcevoy ST this project will provide safety improvements for pedestrians and motorist through the follo

This $4,913,755.13 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) will fund a project to enhance pedestrian and motorist safety on West San Carlos Street in San Jose, California. The key products and services to be delivered include:

• Bulbing out street corners to slow turning traffic and increase pedestrian visibility
• Adding new crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and high-visibility crosswalk markings/signs
• Installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs)
• Adding or reconstructing medians for safer crossings
• Planting street trees and landscaping
• Upgrading traffic signals to better detect and accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists

The City of San Jose will serve as the sub-grantee, overseeing the implementation of these critical transportation safety improvements along the West San Carlos Street corridor. The award, scheduled for August 27, 2024, supports the Federal Highway Administration's mission to enhance safety and mobility across the nation's transportation infrastructure.

Project description

SAN jose: west SAN carlos ST between I-880 and mcevoy ST this project will provide safety improvements for pedestrians and motorist through the following proposed counter measures: bulbing out street corners to slow turning traffic and increase pedestrian visibility, add new crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, enhance crosswalks with high visibility markings/signs, install rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBS), add or reconstruct medians for safer crossings, plant street trees and install landscaping, upgrade traffic signals to current standards to detect and accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and ensure that signals are visible to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and corner island removal.