Upgrading Old County Road & East San Carlos Avenue

The City of San Carlos has received several grants for streetscape, pedestrian and bicycle access improvements for Old County Road and East San Carlos Avenue.  The East Side Connect Project combines these grants and other funding sources.  In June the City Council chose Callander Associates to design the project and manage construction.

Preliminary Design Plans for the East Side Connect Project were reviewed at a Community Workshop on  September 7, 2011.  The City Council will review Design Plans and an underground utility district on September 26, 2011.  A Public Hearing for a proposed Underground Utility District will be held in early 2012.

• Preliminary Design Plans (September 7, 2011) (2.02MB, PDF )

Project Goals Complete a continuous sidewalk on both streets Add pedestrian bulbouts to shorten crossing distances and slow traffic Complete wheelchair ramps at all corners Widen the sidewalks to 7 feet where possible Install decorative pavement at crosswalks Plant new street trees Install decorative, high-efficiency street lights Install planting areas to treat stormwater Place utilities underground on a portion of Old County Road Complete bicycle improvements on East San Carlos Ave, and for the entire length of Old County Road At the intersections of East San Carlos Avenue, include a new traffic signal at Industrial Road and an impoved signal at Old County Road

Community Input 

Community Meeting - September 7, 2011

• Workshop Announcement (161KB, PDF )
• Community Meeting #2 Minutes (386.5KB, PDF ) 
• Community Meeting Boards (Design Plans) (2.02MB, PDF )
• Power Point Presentation (updated pdf coming soon)
• Free Right Turn Lane Analysis (41.4KB, PDF )
• 2008 Bike Lane Feasibility Report (1.3MB, PDF )

Community Workshop - July 30, 2011

• Workshop Announcement  (430.8KB, PDF )
• Workshop Boards (2MB, PDF )
• Community Workshop #1 Minutes (2MB, PDF )
• General Questionaire (39KB, PDF )
• Station #4 Questionaire (47KB, PDF )

Business Owners Meeting – July 26, 2011

• Meeting Announcement (1.8MB, PDF )
• Meeting Notes (69.4KB, PDF  )

A Public Input process began on July 7, 2011 at the Farmer’s Market.  Mayor Klein joined staff and consultants at the City Booth where the project was highlighted.  Other input meetings are:

• July 26, 2011, 8 am, Kelly Moore Conference Room 1057 B Commercial Street – Meeting with Businesses. 
• July 30, 2011, 10 am – 2 pm, Laureola Community Center, 503 Old County Road –Open House for Greater East San Carlos Community and interested parties.
• August 4, 2011, 4-8 pm, Farmer’s Market, City Booth –Staff and Consultants highlight the project.
• August 15, 2011, 7 pm, City Hall – Planning Commission updated on the project.
• August 16, 2011, 7 pm, City Hall – Transportation and Circulation Commission updated on the project.
• September 7, 2011, 7-9 pm, Laureola Community Center, 503 Old County Road – Community Meeting.
• September 20, 2011, 7 pm, City Hall – Transportation and Circulation Commission review and comment on Design Plans.

The Steering Committee consisting of representatives from the Greater East San Carlos Association, the Chamber of Commerce (East Side business owner), the Transportation and Circulation Commission, the Planning Division and the Public Works Department work with the consulting team and community throughout the process.

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