Lower Lake Safety 01-0Q910
Lower Lake Safety 01-0Q910
This safety project adds safety improvements and lighting elements at strategic locations at the State Route (SR) 29 and SR-53 intersection as well as along SR-53 in the community of Lower Lake.
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Lower Lake Safety PID Phase 01-0Q910
This safety project adds safety improvements and lighting elements at strategic locations at the State Route (SR) 29 and SR-53 intersection as well as along SR-53 in the community of Lower Lake.
Project Description:
Lower Lake Safety project aims to improve safety for everyone who uses the road. Potential changes include:
Narrow vehicle lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet.
Add space on the shoulder for people walking and riding bikes.
Add lighting to make it easier to see at night.
Add sidewalks.
Add two crosswalks with pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB). The PHBs will show red lights for drivers when pedestrians push the buttons to cross the highway.
Upgrade guardrail to current standards.
Add rumble strip on the shoulder to alert drivers when they drift out of the lane.
Add raised concrete medians to slow drivers. This could make crossing the street easier for people who are walking.
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to improve safety for all road users and to reduce the frequency and severity of collisions occurring within the project limits.
Need:
This project was initiated in response to Traffic Investigation Report (TIR) 231-0012MZ. The TIR reported 1 fatal and 3 serious injury collisions out of 16 total collisions within the two years from January 2019 to December 2020. Collisions in the dark account for 9 of the 16 collisions. The TIR recommended speed management elements.
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Funding:
This project will request funding from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).