North Monterey County Safe Routes to Schools Plan
North Monterey County Safe Routes to Schools Plan
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INSTRUCTIONS
There are five communities included in this ballot: Pajaro, Las Lomas, Prunedale, Castroville, and the areas around Echo Valley Elementary and Elkhorn Elementary. You may vote for a proposal for each of the communities, however you are not required to vote for a proposal for all five communities. When you are done with the survey, scroll to the bottom and click the 'Submit Survey' button.
COMMUNITY #1: PAJARO
Includes Pajaro Middle School and Ohlone Elementary School
Proposal #1
• Install curb extensions on both sides of the crosswalk on Salinas Road near the Assumption Catholic Church.
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Pajaro Middle School and Ohlone Elementary School
• Install two speed feedback signs on Salinas Road near Pajaro Middle School
• Conduct study of traffic signal or acceleration lane at intersections of Salinas Road and Bay Farms Road and Salinas Road and Hillcrest Road.
Project goals:
• Make people crossing the street near the Catholic Church more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Slow down drivers on Salinas Road
• Look for ways to make it easier to turn onto Salinas Road from Bay Farms Road and/or Hillcrest Road
Cost Estimate: $216,000
Proposal #2
• Install sidewalk or pedestrian walkway along the west side of Hillcrest Road between Salinas Road and Ohlone Elementary School.
Project goal:
• Improve safety of people walking on Hillcrest Road
Cost Estimate: $195,000
COMMUNITY #2: LAS LOMAS
Includes Hall Elementary School
Proposal #1
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the crosswalk across Hall Road at Sill Road, near Hall Elementary School
• Conduct study of installing a traffic signal or roundabout at the intersection of Hall Road and Sill Road
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Hall Elementary School
• Install speed feedback signs on Hall Road near Hall Elementary School
• Install two bus shelters: one at the intersection of Berry Road and Willow Road, and one near 140 Hall Road
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Hall Road at Sill Road more visible to drivers
• Look for ways to make it easier to turn onto Hall Road from Sill Road
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Slow down drivers on Hall Road
• Provide a covered space for students to wait for the bus
Cost Estimate: $213,000
Proposal #2
• Install sidewalk along one side of Willow Road between Hall Road and Berry Road
Project goal:
• Improve safety of people walking on Willow Road
Cost Estimate: $195,000
COMMUNITY #3: PRUNEDALE
Includes Prunedale Elementary School and Central Bay High School
Proposal #1
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the crosswalk across Pesante Road near Prunedale Elementary School
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Prunedale Elementary School and Central Bay High School
• Pave area between Central Bay High driveway and bus depot driveway to create space for bus drop-off
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Pesante Road more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Provide a paved drop-off area for students taking the bus to Central Bay High School
Cost Estimate: $164,000
Proposal #2
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the crosswalk across Pesante Road near Prunedale Elementary School
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Prunedale Elementary School and Central Bay High School
• Reconfigure Prunedale Elementary School driveway to allow buses to exit without entering the opposing lane.
• Install pedestrian path in Prunedale Elementary School driveway
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Pesante Road more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Improve safety for people driving on Pesante Road
• Improve safety of people walking to Prunedale Elementary School
Cost Estimate: $187,500
Proposal #3
• Install pedestrian path on Pollock Lane between Pesante Road and Orchard Lane. There is a bus stop here for middle and high school students.
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Prunedale Elementary School and Central Bay High School
Project goals:
• Improve safety of people walking on Pollock Lane
• Alert drivers of school zones
Cost Estimate: $162,000
COMMUNITY #4: ECHO VALLEY AND ELKHORN
Includes Echo Valley Elementary School and Elkorn Elementary School
These projects will be funded:
• Conduct study of ways to improve circulation at Echo Valley Elementary School
• Install a concrete sidewalk connecting students from the upper parking lot of Echo Valley Elementary School to lower parking lot
• Install a mural in the driveway at Echo Valley Elementary School so that truck drivers avoid the school
• Install a bus shelter adjacent to 106 Echo Valley Road
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Elkhorn Elementary School and Echo Valley Elementary School
• Conduct study of ways to use the lower field at Elkhorn Elementary School for parking and/or circulation
• Conduct study of roundabout at the intersection of Castroville Boulevard and Elkhorn Road, near Elkhorn Elementary School
Project Goals:
• Look for ways to improve circulation at Echo Valley Elementary School to avoid drivers blocking traffic on Echo Valley Road
• Improve safety for people walking on Echo Valley Elementary School campus
• Help truck drivers avoid accidentally pulling into Echo Valley Elementary School driveway
• Provide a covered space for students to wait for the bus
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Look for ways to improve circulation at Elkhorn Elementary School to avoid drivers blocking traffic on Elkhorn Road
• Look for ways to repurpose space at the intersection of Castroville Boulevard and Elkhorn Road for parking and sidewalks, improve safety for people crossing, and slow down traffic on Castroville Boulevard.
Proposal #1
• Fund all of the projects listed above and use remaining funds to improve pedestrian access in Echo Valley Elementary School driveway.
Cost Estimate: $218,000
Proposal #2
• Fund all of the projects listed above and use remaining funds as matching funds for roundabout at Castroville Boulevard and Elkhorn Road.
Cost Estimate: $218,000
COMMUNITY #5: CASTROVILLE
Includes Castroville Elementary School, North Monterey County Middle School, and North Monterey County High School
Proposal #1
• Install high-visibility crosswalk and curb extensions on two legs of intersection of McDougall Street and Preston Street
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Castroville Elementary School and North Monterey County Middle School
• Install new marked crosswalk across Cooper Street at Blevins Street near the middle school
• Install ‘Trail Crossing’ signage at all cross streets along pedestrian path to high school
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Preston Street more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Make students crossing Cooper Street more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of people walking on path to high school
Cost Estimate: $169,000
Proposal #2
• Install high-visibility crosswalk and curb extensions on two legs of intersection of Preston Street and Geil Street
• Update school zone signage and pavement markings around Castroville Elementary School and North Monterey County Middle School
• Install new marked crosswalk across Cooper Street at Blevins Street near the middle school
• Install ‘Trail Crossing’ signage at all cross streets along pedestrian path to high school
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Geil Street more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of school zones
• Make students crossing Cooper Street more visible to drivers
• Alert drivers of people walking on path to high school
Cost Estimate: $169,000
Proposal #3
• Install high-visibility crosswalk and curb extensions on two legs of intersection of McDougall Street and Preston Street
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the crosswalk across Union Street at McDougall Street near Castroville Elementary School
Project goals:
• Make people crossing Preston Street and Union Street more visible to drivers
Cost Estimate: $187,000