Improvements along El Monte Avenue in Mountain View, focus on enhancing pedestrian safety amid a history of fatalities in the area. The plan includes reducing the number of traffic lanes to three, introducing buffered bike lanes, high visibility crosswalks, and refuge islands for safe pedestrian crossing. Following a recent fatality, the community calls for additional measures like stop signs and crossing lights to ensure safety. The city acknowledges these community concerns while proposing upgrades at key intersections.
The proposed road improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety on El Monte Avenue, reducing traffic lanes and adding features like buffered bike lanes and refuge islands.
Some community members suggest alternatives such as stop signs or pedestrian crossing lights, expressing concerns about the effectiveness of planned refuge islands.
The city plans a 'road diet' for El Monte Avenue, reducing auto lanes while incorporating safety measures following pedestrian fatalities in the area.
Public feedback at the advisory committee meeting emphasizes the need for effective measures to slow down traffic and protect pedestrians.
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