Kensington/Talmadge Pedestrian Plan - City of San Diego ......Mid-City area, generally north complete -of-way with landscaping, September for the Kensington/Talmadge returned a total

Kensington/TalmadgePedestrian Master Plan

Kensington/Talmadge Area DescriptionThe Kensingtonof El Cajon Boulevard, east of IKensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by Fairmount Avenue, generallynorthwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in Talmadge.

The predominant street pattern is a gridcommunity, El Cajon Boulevard connects

Kensington’s character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides bopen space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.

Talmadge, to the east, is also surroundTalmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of singleand mid- was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted more than 400 trees along its streets

Community OutreachThe project was presented to the time, the Focus AreaAudits and Community

Kensington/Talmadgeevents held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The survey feedback41 survey forms,

Kensington/TalmadgePedestrian Master Plan

Kensington/Talmadge Area DescriptionThe Kensington-Talmadge of El Cajon Boulevard, east of IKensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by Fairmount Avenue, generallynorthwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in Talmadge.


Kensington’s first subdivision dates to 1910character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides bopen space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.

Talmadge, to the east, is also surroundTalmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of single

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted more than 400 trees along its streets

ommunity OutreachThe project was presented to the time, the Focus Area Audits and the Online Survey.

ommunity.

Kensington/Talmadge events held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The survey feedback collected 41 survey forms, including 1

Kensington/TalmadgePedestrian Master Plan –

Kensington/Talmadge Area DescriptionTalmadge Community

of El Cajon Boulevard, east of I-15, south of IKensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by Fairmount Avenue, generally running north/south, and Aldine Drive which crosses Fairmount in a northwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in


first subdivision dates to 1910character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides bopen space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.

Talmadge, to the east, is also surroundTalmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of single

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted more than 400 trees along its streets

ommunity Outreach The project was presented to the

was presented and community members were encouraged to complete ine Survey. One

Area residents and businessevents held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

collected was specific to each communiincluding 12 for the

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Kensington/Talmadge– Phase 4

Kensington/Talmadge Area DescriptionCommunity lies in the northern reaches of the

15, south of I-8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by

running north/south, and Aldine Drive which crosses Fairmount in a northwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in

The predominant street pattern is a grid, interrupted by the canyons. At the southecommunity, El Cajon Boulevard connects the Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods.

first subdivision dates to 1910 character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides bopen space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.

Talmadge, to the east, is also surrounded by canyons. It was established in 1925 and is home to the Talmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of single

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted more than 400 trees along its streets.

The project was presented to the Kensington/Talmadge was presented and community members were encouraged to complete

One on-line survey wa

Area residents and businessevents held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

specific to each communifor the Kensington/Talmadge

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Kensington/Talmadge Pedestrian Plan

Kensington/Talmadge Area Description lies in the northern reaches of the

8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by

running north/south, and Aldine Drive which crosses Fairmount in a northwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in

interrupted by the canyons. At the southethe Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods.

and the neighborhood is recognized for its historic character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides bopen space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.

ed by canyons. It was established in 1925 and is home to the Talmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of single

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted

Kensington/Talmadge Planning Gwas presented and community members were encouraged to complete

survey was completed online

Area residents and business owners were also invited to attend two Open House events held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

specific to each community. Open House participantsKensington/Talmadge C

Pedestrian Plan

lies in the northern reaches of the 8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The

Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods are physically separated by canyons that are traversed by running north/south, and Aldine Drive which crosses Fairmount in a

northwest/southwest direction and connects to Adams Avenue in Kensington and Monroe Avenue in


and the neighborhood is recognized for its historic character. It is a narrow peninsula isolated on three sides by steep slopes, much of which is dedicated open space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.


to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public rightornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted

Planning Group in was presented and community members were encouraged to complete

completed online

owners were also invited to attend two Open House events held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

Open House participantsCommunity.

Pedestrian Plan

lies in the northern reaches of the Mid-City area, generally north 8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The




and the neighborhood is recognized for its historic y steep slopes, much of which is dedicated

open space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main Street" along Adams Avenue, complete shops, restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken Theatre.


to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) was established in 2001 for the purpose of improving the public right-of-way with landscaping, ornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted

roup in Septemberwas presented and community members were encouraged to complete

completed online for the Kensington/Talmadge

owners were also invited to attend two Open House events held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

Open House participants returned a total of

Pedestrian Plan

area, generally north 8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The



interrupted by the canyons. At the southern edge of the the Kensington and Talmadge neighborhoods.


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ed by canyons. It was established in 1925 and is home to the Talmadge Gates Historical District. The neighborhood is comprised of a mixture of single-family homes

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) way with landscaping,

ornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted

September 2012. Atwas presented and community members were encouraged to complete

Kensington/Talmadge

owners were also invited to attend two Open House events held in December 2012 to review the recommendations for their community. At each Open House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

returned a total of

area, generally north 8/Montezuma Road, and west of Collwood Boulevard. The



rn edge of the


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ed by canyons. It was established in 1925 and is home to the family homes

to large apartment complexes. Talmadge has a Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) that way with landscaping,

ornamental lighting and traffic calming devices. As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge planted

2012. At that was presented and community members were encouraged to complete Walk

Kensington/Talmadge

owners were also invited to attend two Open House At each Open

House, recommendations for all Phase 4 communities were presented and participants were encouraged to provide input and complete surveys to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan. The

returned a total of

Kensington/Talmadge Area

Open House surveys way or another about the make suggestions as followswest of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were mentioned often in support of these other prioritiesTalmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Eucliwas another priority location for improvements.

Inventory of Missing Sidewalks and Curb RampsThe City of San Diego and SANDAG provided detailed information regarding missing sidewalks and existing curb ramps. GIS files for existing sidewalks and curb ramps wefforts. A visual inspection of field conditions was conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to identify the presence of sidewalk obstructions, pedestrian activity and otherMissing sidewalks and curb ramps are illustrated in

Route TypesAll roadways within the Kensington/Talmadgeon pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework DoThere are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District, Corridor, Connector and Neighborhood. Type Classifications defined within the Kensington/Talmadge

Focus AreasFocus Areas narrow down Master Plan. In most cases routes that are not within the Focus Area are located in low density residential areas, industrial areas, or areas with low demand for pedestrian activit The Pedestrian Priority Model (PPM) was used to calculate a priority score for all routes within the Kensington/Talmadgedefined in the Phase I Framework Document, werethe routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the Kensington/Talmadge(second highest ranking) routes. Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes were included in the Focus Area. Focus areas


Open House surveys for way or another about the make suggestions as followswest of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were mentioned often in support of these other prioritiesTalmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Eucliwas another priority location for improvements.

Inventory of Missing Sidewalks and Curb RampsThe City of San Diego and SANDAG provided detailed information regarding missing sidewalks and existing curb ramps. GIS files for existing sidewalks and curb ramps were provided by SANDAG for inclusion in the base mapping efforts. A visual inspection of field conditions was conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to identify the presence of sidewalk obstructions, pedestrian activity and otherMissing sidewalks and curb ramps are illustrated in

oute Types All roadways within the Kensington/Talmadgeon pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework DoThere are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District, Corridor, Connector and Neighborhood.

Classifications defined within the Kensington/Talmadge

Focus Areas Focus Areas narrow down Master Plan. In most cases routes that are not within the Focus Area are located in low density residential areas, industrial areas, or areas with low demand for pedestrian activit

The Pedestrian Priority Model (PPM) was used to calculate a priority score for all routes within the Kensington/Talmadge defined in the Phase I Framework Document, werethe routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the Kensington/Talmadge

nd highest ranking) routes. Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes were included in the Focus Area. Focus areas

Kensington/Talmadge Area Pedestrian Plan

for Kensington/Talmadgeway or another about the identified make suggestions as follows. Improvingwest of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were mentioned often in support of these other prioritiesTalmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Eucliwas another priority location for improvements.

Inventory of Missing Sidewalks and Curb RampsThe City of San Diego and SANDAG provided detailed information regarding missing sidewalks and existing curb ramps. GIS files for existing sidewalks and

ere provided by SANDAG for inclusion in the base mapping efforts. A visual inspection of field conditions was conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to identify the presence of sidewalk obstructions, pedestrian activity and otherMissing sidewalks and curb ramps are illustrated in

All roadways within the Kensington/Talmadgeon pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework DoThere are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District, Corridor, Connector and Neighborhood.


Focus Areas narrow down the routes within each community studied in the Master Plan. In most cases routes that are not within the Focus Area are located in low density residential areas, industrial areas, or areas with low demand for pedestrian activity.

The Pedestrian Priority Model (PPM) was used to calculate a priority score for all routes within the Community. Point values associated with each of the five key priority factors, as

defined in the Phase I Framework Document, werethe routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the

Community, which was used to determine the Tier 1 (highest ranking) and Tier 2 nd highest ranking) routes. Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes were included in the Focus Area. Focus areas

Pedestrian Plan

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Kensington/Talmadge indicated identified Improvement Areas

Improving the Monroe/Euclid intersection and the segment of Monroe west of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were mentioned often in support of these other prioritiesTalmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Eucliwas another priority location for improvements.


ere provided by SANDAG for inclusion in the base mapping efforts. A visual inspection of field conditions was conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to identify the presence of sidewalk obstructions, pedestrian activity and other pedestrian issues in this community. Missing sidewalks and curb ramps are illustrated in

All roadways within the Kensington/Talmadge Communityon pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework DoThere are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District, Corridor, Connector and Neighborhood. Exhibit


the routes within each community studied in the Master Plan. In most cases routes that are not within the Focus Area are located in low density residential areas, industrial areas, or areas with low

The Pedestrian Priority Model (PPM) was used to calculate a priority score for all routes within the . Point values associated with each of the five key priority factors, as

defined in the Phase I Framework Document, werethe routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the

ommunity, which was used to determine the Tier 1 (highest ranking) and Tier 2 nd highest ranking) routes. Tier 1 and Tier 2 routes were included in the Focus Area. Focus areas

Pedestrian Plan

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indicated that Improvement Areas or

the Monroe/Euclid intersection and the segment of Monroe west of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were mentioned often in support of these other priorities—creating a connection between Kensington and Talmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Eucliwas another priority location for improvements.


ere provided by SANDAG for inclusion in the base mapping efforts. A visual inspection of field conditions was conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided and to identify the presence of sidewalk

pedestrian issues in this community. Missing sidewalks and curb ramps are illustrated in Exhibit

Community were defined based on pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework DoThere are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District,

Exhibit KT-2 illustrates the Route Classifications defined within the Kensington/Talmadge



defined in the Phase I Framework Document, were summed to provide an overall priority score. Once the routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the


that the respondents did not feel strongly one recommended improvements

the Monroe/Euclid intersection and the segment of Monroe west of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed bybeing able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were

creating a connection between Kensington and Talmadge, and improving pedestrian conditions near the Euclid/Monroe intersection. Fairmount Avenue

Inventory of Missing Sidewalks and Curb Ramps The City of San Diego and SANDAG provided detailed information regarding missing sidewalks and existing curb ramps. GIS files for existing sidewalks and


pedestrian issues in this community. Exhibit KT-1.

were defined based on pedestrian functionality as defined in the Phase I Framework Document. There are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District,

illustrates the Route Classifications defined within the Kensington/Talmadge Community.



summed to provide an overall priority score. Once the routes had an associated score, the mean and standard deviation was calculated specific for the


the respondents did not feel strongly one recommended improvements


creating a connection between Kensington and d/Monroe intersection. Fairmount Avenue

The City of San Diego and SANDAG provided detailed information regarding missing sidewalks and existing curb ramps. GIS files for existing sidewalks and


pedestrian issues in this community.

were defined based cument.

There are four key route types included in Kensington/Talmadge: District, illustrates the Route

Community.





District:includes sidewalks in the more intensive mixed use and concentrated areas of the city.

Corridor: sidewalk is associated withlinear corridors m

Connector: connector sidewalk is often along a lower density corridor with few connections to adjacent land uses.

Neighborhood: neighborhood sidewalk is limited to areas of density and single use residential areas.

the respondents did not feel strongly one recommended improvements, but they did






District: A district route

includes sidewalks in the more intensive mixed use and concentrated areas of the city.

Corridor: A corridor

sidewalk is associated with major arterials and linear corridors moderate level of density.

Connector: connector sidewalk is often along a lower density corridor with few connections to adjacent land uses.

Neighborhood: neighborhood sidewalk is limited to areas of density and single use residential areas.

the respondents did not feel strongly one , but they did

the Monroe/Euclid intersection and the segment of Monroe west of that intersection to Aldine and Menlo was the priority mentioned the most times, followed by being able to walk (and bike) between Kensington and Talmadge. Improvements to Aldine Drive were





A district route

includes sidewalks in the more intensive mixed use and concentrated areas of

A corridor

sidewalk is associated major arterials and

linear corridors with a oderate level of density.

Connector: A

connector sidewalk is often along a lower density corridor with few connections to adjacent

Neighborhood: A

neighborhood sidewalk is limited to areas of lower density and single use residential areas.

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community. Exhibit

Improvement Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Areas were defined within the Focus Area for the Kensington/TalmadgeAreas are defined as either intimprovements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of one another. Corridor improvements focus on improvements either along a roadway or throof intersections.

For the Kensington/Talmadge Community, Exhibit recommendations for each I

Priority Score The Improvement Areas and recommended projects within each improvement areaevaluated against priority ranking criteria established during Phase I of the PedestriaPriority scores were based connectivity and accessibility.

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community. Exhibit KT-3 illustrates the Kensington/Talmadge Focus A

Improvement AreasOverlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Areas were defined within the Focus Area for the Kensington/TalmadgeAreas are defined as either intimprovements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of one another. Corridor improvements focus on improvements either along a roadway or throof intersections.

For the Kensington/Talmadge Community, Exhibit KT-4 and summarized recommendations for each I

Priority Score The Improvement Areas and recommended projects within each improvement areaevaluated against priority ranking criteria established during Phase I of the PedestriaPriority scores were based connectivity and accessibility.

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community. illustrates the Kensington/Talmadge Focus A

Areas Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Areas were defined within the Focus Area for the Kensington/TalmadgeAreas are defined as either intersection improvements or corridor improvements. Intersection improvements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of one another. Corridor improvements focus on improvements either along a roadway or thro

For the Kensington/Talmadge Community, and summarized in the table on the following page

recommendations for each Improvement Area are described in detail.

The Improvement Areas and recommended projects within each improvement areaevaluated against priority ranking criteria established during Phase I of the PedestriaPriority scores were based on issues and connectivity and accessibility.

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Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Areas were defined within the Focus Area for the Kensington/Talmadge

ersection improvements or corridor improvements. Intersection improvements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of one another. Corridor improvements focus on improvements either along a roadway or thro

For the Kensington/Talmadge Community, six Improvement Areas were defined,in the table on the following page

mprovement Area are described in detail.

The Improvement Areas and recommended projects within each improvement areaevaluated against priority ranking criteria established during Phase I of the Pedestria

on issues and recommendations associated with walkability, safety,

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Improvement Areas were defined,in the table on the following page



recommendations associated with walkability, safety,

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community. illustrates the Kensington/Talmadge Focus Area routes.



Improvement Areas were defined,in the table on the following page. Following the exhibit and table,




were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community. rea routes.

Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Areas were defined within the Focus Area for the Kensington/Talmadge Community. Improvement


Improvement Areas were defined, which are illustrated in ollowing the exhibit and table,



City of San Diego

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community.

Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Community. Improvement

ersection improvements or corridor improvements. Intersection improvements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of one another. Corridor improvements focus on improvements either along a roadway or through a series

which are illustrated in ollowing the exhibit and table,

The Improvement Areas and recommended projects within each improvement area were evaluated against priority ranking criteria established during Phase I of the Pedestrian Master Plan.


City of San Diego

were refined as a result of the existing conditions needs assessment and input from the community.

Overlaying the existing conditions, physical conditions assessment and community input, Improvement Community. Improvement

ersection improvements or corridor improvements. Intersection improvements focus on a single intersection or a group of intersections within a reasonable proximity of

ugh a series

which are illustrated in ollowing the exhibit and table,

were then n Master Plan.



Improvement Area Recommendations

Improvement Area

KT-1 Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements(Terrace Drive to 42

KT-2 El Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study(41st Street to Marcellena Road)

KT-3 El Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements

KT-4 Aldine Drive Connectivity Improvements

KT-5 Fairmount Avenue Connectivity Improvements

KT-6 Monroe AvenueAvenue Intersection Improvements



Improvement Area

Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42nd Street)

El Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41st Street to Marcellena

El Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements

Aldine Drive Connectivity Improvements

Fairmount Avenue Connectivity Improvements

Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements



Improvement Area

Adams Avenue Walkability

Street)

Conduct a Mobility Study and will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures.roundabout at

El Cajon Boulevard Corridor

(41st Street to Marcellena

Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Caj/ 50th

Corridor Mobility Study to address existing walkability issues.

El Cajon Boulevard / Central Implementpedestrians and improve visibility near IImprovements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance

Aldine Drive Connectivity Improve connectivity between Kensingtonto trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 mph.

Connectivity Improvements

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to Meade by Ave.

/ Euclid Implementsafety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments

Pedestrian Plan

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Conduct a Mobility Study and will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures.roundabout at Marborough Drive.

Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Caj

th Street should be Corridor Mobility Study to address existing walkability issues.

Implement improvements that address driver awareness of pedestrians and improve visibility near IImprovements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance

Improve connectivity between Kensingtonto trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 mph.

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to Meade by implement

Implement improvements that will enhance pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments and restriping crosswalks.

Pedestrian Plan

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Recommendations

Conduct a Mobility Study and considerwill enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. Consider installation of a

Marborough Drive.


Street should be implementCorridor Mobility Study to address existing walkability issues.

improvements that address driver awareness of pedestrians and improve visibility near IImprovements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance

Improve connectivity between Kensingtonto trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 mph.

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to implementing sidewalk on east side of Fairmount

improvements that will enhance pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating

and restriping crosswalks.

Recommendations

consider improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing

Consider installation of a Marborough Drive.


implemented in advance of the Corridor Mobility Study to address existing walkability issues.

improvements that address driver awareness of pedestrians and improve visibility near I-Improvements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance

Improve connectivity between Kensington and Talmadge and to trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 mph.

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to ing sidewalk on east side of Fairmount


and restriping crosswalks.

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing

Consider installation of a

Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard

ed in advance of the Corridor Mobility Study to address existing walkability issues.

improvements that address driver awareness of -15 on-ramp.

Improvements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance.

and Talmadge and to trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to ing sidewalk on east side of Fairmount


Priority Score

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing

Consider installation of a 20

Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at

on Boulevard ed in advance of the

34.5

improvements that address driver awareness of ramp.

12

and Talmadge and to trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming

5

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to ing sidewalk on east side of Fairmount 10


10

Priority Score

Exhibit KT

KT-1: Missing Sidewalk and Curb Ramps

Missing Sidewalk and Curb Ramps



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City of San Diego City of San Diego

Kensington

Exhibit KT

Kensington-Talmadge Area

KT-2: Route Type Classifications

Talmadge Area

Route Type Classifications

Talmadge Area Pedestrian Plan

Route Type Classifications

Pedestrian Plan

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Exhibit KT

KT-3: Focus Area

Focus Area

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City of San Diego City of San Diego

Kensington

Exhibit KT

Kensington-Talmadge Area

Exhibit KT-4: Improvement Areas

Talmadge Area

Improvement Areas

Talmadge Area Pedestrian Plan

Improvement Areas

Pedestrian Plan

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Recom

mendations: C

onduct a Mobility Study and consider im

provements that w

illenhance the pedestrian environm

ent through streetscape and lighting. Improve

walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic

calming m

easures.(See Table KT-1 for m

ore detailed descriptions)

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munity input m

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Dr w

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pliant curb ramps

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Dr w

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A com

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plementing enhanced m

arked crosswalk on w

estleg of Adam

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mendations: Prepare a com

prehensive Corridor M

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ajonB

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mendations: Im

plement im

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provements w

ill also reducepedestrian crossing distance.




munity input m


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ent curb extension on northeast corner of El C

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with AD

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enting multi-use path along east side of

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)D

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)

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onroe Ave / E

uclid AveIm

plement curb extensions on northeast and southw

est corners of Monroe

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alks at Monroe Ave / Euclid Ave

Improvement Area KTAdams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42 Purpose & Need:This segment of Adams Avenue is a twoposted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library. There is onboth sides of the street. MTS Route 11 bus stops are located at Adams Avenue / Terrace Drive and Adams Avenue / Kensington Drive. Despite the potential for high pedestrian activity, field visits revealed moderate activity. This is in part due to limited pedesand bus stops that need improvement. There have been two pedestrian involved accidents at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Kensington Street in the past five years. Crossing the corridor is difficult due to thheavy traffic volume and difficulty finding gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area should address safety and connectivity at intersections, bus stop amenities, as well as connectivity on side streets.

RecommendationsConduct a Mobility Study andthrough streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential considered.

Improvement Area KTAdams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42

Purpose & Need: This segment of Adams Avenue is a twoposted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library. There is on-street parking along the corridor and sidewalks on

h sides of the street. MTS Route 11 bus stops are located at Adams Avenue / Terrace Drive and Adams Avenue / Kensington Drive. Despite the potential for high pedestrian activity, field visits revealed moderate activity. This is in part due to limited pedestrian amenities, lack of marked crosswalks and bus stops that need improvement. There have been two pedestrian involved accidents at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Kensington Street in the past five years. Crossing the corridor is difficult due to thheavy traffic volume and difficulty finding gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area should address safety and connectivity at intersections, bus stop amenities, as well as connectivity on side streets.

Recommendations: Conduct a Mobility Study andthrough streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential considered.

Improvement Area KT-1:Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42

This segment of Adams Avenue is a twoposted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library.

street parking along the corridor and sidewalks on h sides of the street. MTS Route 11 bus stops are located

at Adams Avenue / Terrace Drive and Adams Avenue / Kensington Drive. Despite the potential for high pedestrian activity, field visits revealed moderate activity. This is in part

trian amenities, lack of marked crosswalks and bus stops that need improvement. There have been two pedestrian involved accidents at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Kensington Street in the past five years. Crossing the corridor is difficult due to the heavy traffic volume and difficulty finding gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area should address safety and connectivity at intersections, bus stop amenities, as well as connectivity on side streets.

Conduct a Mobility Study and considerthrough streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential

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1: Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42

This segment of Adams Avenue is a two-lane road with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library.



trian amenities, lack of marked crosswalks and bus stops that need improvement. There have been two pedestrian involved accidents at the

consider improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential

Edgeware Rd

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Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42

lane road with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library.



trian amenities, lack of marked crosswalks and bus stops that need improvement. There have been two

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential

Edgeware Rd at Adams Ave

Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42nd Street)

lane road with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. This commercial area includes retail shops, Kensington Park, and the Kensington Library.



trian amenities, lack of marked crosswalks and bus stops that need improvement. There have been two

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential

Kensington

at Adams Ave

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and installing traffic calming measures. The table below provides potential improvements that should be

Kensington Dr at Adams Ave

City of San Diego

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and

improvements that should be

at Adams Ave

City of San Diego

improvements that will enhance the pedestrian environment through streetscape and lighting. Improve walkability and connectivity to transit stops by evaluating and

improvements that should be


Table KT- Location Adams Avenue(Terrace Drive to 42

Adams Ave / Edgeware Road

Adams Ave / Marborough Drive

Adams Avenue / Kensington Drive

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST(1) A = Access

C = Connectivity



Adams Avenue (Terrace Drive to 42nd Street)

Ave / Edgeware Road

Adams Ave / Marborough Drive

Adams Avenue / Kensington

TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTA = Access C = Connectivity



Street) 1)

Ave / Edgeware Road 2)

3)

Adams Ave / Marborough Drive 4)

Adams Avenue / Kensington 5)

6)

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST S = Safety

W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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1: Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42Description

Develop Comprehensive Mobility Plan tostreetscape, landscape, roundabouts and walkability improvements.

Implement curb extensions at all four corners of intersectionwith ADA compliant curb ramps

Evaluate the feasibility of implementingmarked crosswalk including highly reflective paint and in pavement flashers on eastintersection



Evaluate the feasibility of implementingmarked crosswalk including highly reflective paint and in-pavement flashers on west leg of intersection

W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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1: Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42Description

omprehensive Mobility Plan to consider streetscape, landscape, roundabouts and

improvements. curb

extensions at all four corners of intersection with ADA compliant curb

Evaluate the feasibility of ing enhanced

marked crosswalk including highly reflective paint and in pavement

east leg of

curb extensions at all four corners of intersection with ADA compliant curb

curb extensions at all four corners of intersection with ADA compliant curb

Evaluate the feasibility of ing enhanced

marked crosswalk including highly reflective

pavement flashers on west leg of

1: Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42Goal (1)

S,W Encourage more pedestrian trips by enhancing the walking environment

S, W

Improve pedestrian visibility and decrease vehicle turning speeds

A, S Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side of street

S, W

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and decrease vehicle turning speeds

A, S Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and decrease vehicle turning speeds

A, S Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side of street

1: Adams Avenue Walkability Improvements (Terrace Drive to 42nd Street) Objective

Encourage more pedestrian trips by enhancing the walking environment

Improve pedestrian visibility and decrease vehicle turning speeds Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side of street

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and decrease vehicle turning speeds

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and decrease vehicle turning speeds Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side of street

Est. Cost

Encourage more pedestrian trips by

$350

pedestrian visibility

vehicle turning

$80

Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side

$18

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance

vehicle turning

$80

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance

vehicle turning

$30

Improve visibility of pedestrians and connectivity to bus stop on north side

$12,100

$590

Est. Cost

350,000

80,000

18,250

80,000

30,000

12,100

590,900

Improvement Area KTEl Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41 Purpose & Need:This segment of El Cajon Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 35 mph with average daily traffic ranging from 30,000 to 33,000 vehicles per day. There is also a 25 mph school zone at 44High School. Short street blocks, high density land use and frequent transit stops support high levels of pedestrian activity along this corridor. A frequent occurrence of midlack of pedestrian connectivity at intintersections are unsignalized and lack marked crosswalks, making crossing this wide, highstreet difficult. Key pedestrian issues include improving path of travel, improving access to transit, and improving safety at intersections. A Corridor Mobility Study is recommended for this improvement area to determine potential multimodal improvements for El Cajon Boulevard. To address immediate walkability concerns, improvements at Euclid Avenue and at 50th Street RecommenPrepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50should be walkability issues. The table below provides potential improvements that should be considered in the near term.

Improvement Area KTEl Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41

Purpose & Need: This segment of El Cajon Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 35 mph with average daily traffic ranging from 30,000 to 33,000 vehicles per day. There is also a 25 mph school zone at 44High School. Short street blocks, high density land use and frequent transit stops support high levels of pedestrian activity along this corridor. A frequent occurrence of mid-block jaywalking demonstrates the lack of pedestrian connectivity at intintersections are unsignalized and lack marked crosswalks, making crossing this wide, highstreet difficult. Key pedestrian issues include improving path of travel, improving access to transit, and improving safety at intersections. A Corridor Mobility Study is recommended for this improvement area to determine potential multimodal improvements for El Cajon Boulevard. To address immediate walkability concerns, improvements at Euclid Avenue and

Street are recommended.

ecommendations: Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50should be implementwalkability issues. The table below provides potential improvements that should be considered in the near term.

Improvement Area KT-2:El Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41

This segment of El Cajon Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 35 mph with average daily traffic ranging from 30,000 to 33,000 vehicles per day. There is also a 25 mph school zone at 44th Street for HerbertHigh School. Short street blocks, high density land use and frequent transit stops support high levels of pedestrian activity along this corridor. A frequent

block jaywalking demonstrates the lack of pedestrian connectivity at intintersections are unsignalized and lack marked crosswalks, making crossing this wide, highstreet difficult. Key pedestrian issues include improving path of travel, improving access to transit, and improving safety at intersections. A Corridor Mobility Study is recommended for this improvement area to determine potential multimodal improvements for El Cajon Boulevard. To address immediate walkability concerns, improvements at Euclid Avenue and

recommended.

Prepare a comprehensive Corridor Mobility Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50

implemented in advance of the Corridor Mobility Study to address existing safety and walkability issues. The table below provides potential improvements that should be considered in the

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2: El Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41st

This segment of El Cajon Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 35 mph with average daily traffic ranging from 30,000 to 33,000 vehicles per day. There is also a 25

Street for Herbert Hoover High School. Short street blocks, high density land use and frequent transit stops support high levels of pedestrian activity along this corridor. A frequent

block jaywalking demonstrates the lack of pedestrian connectivity at intersections. Many intersections are unsignalized and lack marked crosswalks, making crossing this wide, highstreet difficult. Key pedestrian issues include improving path of travel, improving access to transit, and improving safety at intersections. A Corridor Mobility Study is recommended for this improvement area to determine potential multimodal improvements for El Cajon Boulevard. To address immediate walkability concerns, improvements at Euclid Avenue and


ed in advance of the Corridor Mobility Study to address existing safety and walkability issues. The table below provides potential improvements that should be considered in the

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Street to Marcellena Road)

This segment of El Cajon Boulevard has a posted speed limit of 35 mph with average daily traffic ranging from 30,000 to 33,000 vehicles per day. There is also a 25

Hoover High School. Short street blocks, high density land use and frequent transit stops support high levels of pedestrian activity along this corridor. A frequent

block jaywalking demonstrates the ersections. Many

intersections are unsignalized and lack marked crosswalks, making crossing this wide, high-speed street difficult. Key pedestrian issues include improving path of travel, improving access to transit, and improving safety at intersections. A Corridor Mobility Study is recommended for this improvement area to determine potential multimodal improvements for El Cajon Boulevard. To address immediate walkability concerns, improvements at Euclid Avenue and



El Cajon Blvd at


Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50


El Cajon Blvd at 50intersection with bus stop

El Cajon Blvd at Euclid


Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50


El Cajon Blvd at 50th Street intersection with bus stop

Euclid – unprotected left turns

City of San Diego

Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular circulation. Improvements at El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue and at El Cajon Boulevard / 50th Stre


Street – uncontrolled intersection with bus stop

unprotected left turns

City of San Diego

Study that addresses pedestrian access (including access to transit), bicycle facilities, and vehicular Street


uncontrolled

unprotected left turns


Table KT-Location

El Cajon Boulevard (41Street to Marcellena Road) Intersection IEl Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue

El Cajon Boulevard / 50Street


C = Connectivity


2: El Cajon Boulevard Location

El Cajon Boulevard (41st Street to Marcellena

Intersection Improvements:El Cajon Boulevard / Euclid Avenue

El Cajon Boulevard / 50th



El Cajon Boulevard Corridor Mobility Study (41

1) Conduct Study

mprovements: 2) Replace existing pedestrian

heads with countdown timers

3) Implementnortheast and southwest corner of intersection on Euclid Avenuecompliant curb ramps

4) Evaluate the feasibility of installing a protected left turn phase on all approaches

th 5) Evaluate feasibility of eliminating westbound left turn at 50pedestrian refuge with an enhanced marked crosswalk on the east leg. Continue median to the west with a left turn pocket on west leg.

6) Implementall corners of intersection on El Cajon Blvdcompliant curb ramps


W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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Corridor Mobility Study (41Description

Conduct Corridor Mobility Study

Replace existing pedestrian heads with countdown timers

Implement curb extensions on northeast and southwest corner of intersection on Euclid Avenue with ADA compliant curb rampsEvaluate the feasibility of installing a protected left turn phase on all approaches

Evaluate feasibility of eliminating westbound left turn at 50th to accommodate a pedestrian refuge with an enhanced marked crosswalk on the east leg. Continue median to the west with a left turn pocket on west leg.Implement curb extensions at all corners of intersection on El Cajon Blvd with ADA compliant curb ramps

W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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Corridor Mobility Study (41st

Corridor Mobility

Replace existing pedestrian heads with countdown timers

curb extensions on northeast and southwest corner of intersection on

with ADA compliant curb ramps Evaluate the feasibility of installing a protected left turn phase on all approaches

Evaluate feasibility of eliminating westbound left

to accommodate a pedestrian refuge with an enhanced marked crosswalk on the east leg. Continue median to the west with a left turn pocket on west leg.

curb extensions at all corners of intersection on

with ADA compliant curb ramps

st Street to Marcellena Road)Goal (1) W, A, S, C

Address multimodal issues along the corridor

S Discourage pedestrians from crossing at end of phase

S,W Decrease vehicle turning speed, improve pedestrian visibility, and reduce crossing distance

S, W Reduce pedestrianvehicle conflicts and reduce cuttraffic on Aldine Dr.

A, S Reduce pedestrianvehicle conflicts create safe access to transit across El Cajon Blvd

S, W Decrease pedestrian crossing distance and improve pedestrian visibility

Street to Marcellena Road)Objective

Address multimodal issues along the corridor

Discourage pedestrians from crossing at end of phase Decrease vehicle turning speed, improve pedestrian visibility, and reduce crossing distance Reduce pedestrianvehicle conflicts and reduce cut-through traffic on Aldine Dr.Reduce pedestrianvehicle conflicts and create safe access to transit across El Cajon Blvd

Decrease pedestrian crossing distance and improve pedestrian visibility

Street to Marcellena Road) Est. Cost

Address multimodal $350,000

$24

improve pedestrian visibility, and reduce

$57

Reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflicts and

through traffic on Aldine Dr.

$2

Reduce pedestrian-and

create safe access to

$50

Decrease pedestrian crossing distance and improve pedestrian

$57

$548

Est. Cost $350,000

24,000

57,000

2,500

50,000

57,000

548,500

Improvement Area KTEl Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements Purpose & Need:Central Avenue is located ramp for the northbound Ithe northeast corner of the intersection in order to enter the on-ramp, but first have to cross the Central Avenue intersection. The for pedestrians to cross due to the width of the intersection, vehicle turning speed and uncertainty in vehicular paths of travel (IPedestrians cross at this location to access the El Cajon Boulevard transit staCentral Avenue, and to access businesses on El Cajon Boulevard. Vehicles also use Central Avenue as a cutthrough route adding unnecessary vehicular volume to the street. The SR-15 implementintersection for the implementation of a future BRT station on the freeway overpass. recommended Plan are consistent with or supplement the improvements proposed by the BRT project at this intersection. RecommendImplementon-ramp. Improvements will also potential improvements that should be considered.

Table KT-

Improvement Area KTEl Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements

Purpose & Need: entral Avenue is located

ramp for the northbound Ithe northeast corner of the intersection in order to enter

ramp, but first have to cross the Central Avenue intersection. The north legfor pedestrians to cross due to the width of the intersection, vehicle turning speed and uncertainty in vehicular paths of travel (IPedestrians cross at this location to access the El Cajon Boulevard transit staCentral Avenue, and to access businesses on El Cajon Boulevard. Vehicles also use Central Avenue as a cutthrough route adding unnecessary vehicular volume to the street.

15 Mid-City implement improvements at this intersection for the implementation of a future BRT station on the freeway overpass. The proposed

ended in the Pedestrian Master are consistent with or supplement

the improvements proposed by the BRT project at this intersection.

ecommendations: Implement improvements that address driver awareness

. Improvements will also potential improvements that should be considered.

3: El Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements

Improvement Area KT-3:El Cajon Boulevard / Central Avenue Intersection Improvements

entral Avenue is located directly adjacent to the onramp for the northbound I-15. Vehicles accelerate around the northeast corner of the intersection in order to enter

ramp, but first have to cross the Central Avenue north leg of the inter

for pedestrians to cross due to the width of the intersection, vehicle turning speed and uncertainty in vehicular paths of travel (I-15 or Central Avenue). Pedestrians cross at this location to access the El Cajon Boulevard transit station, access parked vehicles on Central Avenue, and to access businesses on El Cajon Boulevard. Vehicles also use Central Avenue as a cutthrough route adding unnecessary vehicular volume to

City BRT Project will improvements at this

intersection for the implementation of a future BRT station on the freeway

proposed improvements in the Pedestrian Master

are consistent with or supplement the improvements proposed by the BRT project at this intersection.

improvements that address driver awareness. Improvements will also

potential improvements that should be considered.


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directly adjacent to the on15. Vehicles accelerate around

the northeast corner of the intersection in order to enter ramp, but first have to cross the Central Avenue

of the intersection is difficult for pedestrians to cross due to the width of the intersection, vehicle turning speed and uncertainty in

15 or Central Avenue). Pedestrians cross at this location to access the El Cajon

tion, access parked vehicles on Central Avenue, and to access businesses on El Cajon Boulevard. Vehicles also use Central Avenue as a cutthrough route adding unnecessary vehicular volume to

Project will improvements at this

intersection for the implementation of a future BRT station on the freeway

improvements in the Pedestrian Master

are consistent with or supplement the improvements proposed by the BRT

improvements that address driver awareness. Improvements will also reduce pedestrian crossing distance



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directly adjacent to the on-15. Vehicles accelerate around

the northeast corner of the intersection in order to enter ramp, but first have to cross the Central Avenue

section is difficult for pedestrians to cross due to the width of the intersection, vehicle turning speed and uncertainty in

15 or Central Avenue). Pedestrians cross at this location to access the El Cajon

tion, access parked vehicles on Central Avenue, and to access businesses on El Cajon Boulevard. Vehicles also use Central Avenue as a cut-through route adding unnecessary vehicular volume to

improvements that address driver awareness of pedestrians and improvereduce pedestrian crossing distance



Entrance to I


of pedestrians and improvereduce pedestrian crossing distance


Entrance to I-15 NB on-ramp

Central Avenue

of pedestrians and improve reduce pedestrian crossing distance. The table below provides


Central Avenue

ramp – at Central Avenue

Central Avenue at El Cajon Blvd

City of San Diego

visibility near I. The table below provides

Central Avenue

at Central Avenue

at El Cajon Blvd

City of San Diego

visibility near I-15 . The table below provides

Central Avenue


El Cajon Boulevard at Central Avenue


C = Connectivity


Location El Cajon Boulevard at Central



El Cajon Boulevard at Central 1)

2)

3)


W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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Description1) Implement

extension on northeast corner of intersectionwith ADA compliant curb ramps

2) Implement island south of barrier wall on west street

3) Paint crosswalk on west leg of intersection and extend existing median to crosswalk(Included in the MidCity BRT improvement)

W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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Description curb

extension on northeast corner of intersection with ADA compliant curb ramps

median island south of barrier wall on west side of

Paint crosswalk on west leg of intersection and extend existing median to crosswalk

in the Mid-City BRT improvement)

Goal (1) S Decrease vehicle

turning speed and discourage cutthrough traffic

S Create better buffer from freeway onand decrease vehicle speed

A, W Provide access to and from future BRT Station per 15 BRT Projectrecommended improvements

Objective Decrease vehicle turning speed and discourage cut-through traffic

Create better buffer from freeway on-ramp and decrease vehicle turning speed Provide access to and from future BRT Station per I-15 BRT Project recommended improvements

Est. CostDecrease vehicle turning speed and

$21

ramp

$8

Provide access to

-

$9

$38

Est. Cost 21,000

8,000

9,000

38,000

Exit to Fairmount Avenue

Improvement Area KTAldine Drive Connectivity Improvements Purpose & Need:Aldine Boulevard is a twolimit of 25 mph. The community has expressed multiple concerns related to walkability along this road. Pedestrians on Aldine Drive incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north or Monroe Avenue to the south. Highuncontrolled rigconditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the corridor as well as improve pedestrian connectivity.

RecommendImprove connectisurvey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 Table KT-

LocationAldine Drive (Long Term)

Aldine Drive (Short Term)


C = Connectivity

to Fairmount Avenue

Improvement Area KTAldine Drive Connectivity Improvements

Purpose & Need: Aldine Boulevard is a twolimit of 25 mph. The community has expressed multiple concerns related to walkability along this road. Pedestrians on

Drive walk along the shoulder of the road due to incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north or Monroe Avenue to the south. Highuncontrolled right turning vehicles result in difficult crossing conditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the corridor as well as improve pedestrian connectivity.

ecommendations: Improve connectivity between Kensington and Talmadge and to trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce speeds to 25 mph. The table below summarizes the potential improvements.

4: Aldine Drive Connectivity ImprovementsLocation

Aldine Drive (Long Term)

1) Assess feasibility of multithe corridor

Aldine Drive (Short Term)

2) Conduct speed survey 3) Install additional street lights along

the corridor4) Develop traffic calming

reduce traffic speeds


to Fairmount Avenue – no pedestrian crossings

Improvement Area KT-4:Aldine Drive Connectivity Improvements

Aldine Boulevard is a two-lane Collector with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The community has expressed multiple concerns related to walkability along this road. Pedestrians on

walk along the shoulder of the road due to incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north or Monroe Avenue to the south. High

ht turning vehicles result in difficult crossing conditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the corridor as well as improve pedestrian connectivity.

vity between Kensington and Talmadge and to trolley stations to north. Conduct speed survey to identify 85th percentile speed and identify potential traffic calming measures to reduce

The table below summarizes the potential improvements.

4: Aldine Drive Connectivity ImprovementsDescription

Assess feasibility of multi-use path along the east side of the corridor Conduct speed survey Install additional street lights along the corridor Develop traffic calming reduce traffic speeds


W = Walkability

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no pedestrian crossings

4: Aldine Drive Connectivity Improvements

lane Collector with a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The community has expressed multiple concerns related to walkability along this road. Pedestrians on

walk along the shoulder of the road due to incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north or Monroe Avenue to the south. High-speed traffic and

ht turning vehicles result in difficult crossing conditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the corridor as well as improve pedestrian connectivity.



4: Aldine Drive Connectivity ImprovementsDescription

Assess feasibility of implementuse path along the east side of

Conduct speed survey Install additional street lights along

Develop traffic calming plan to reduce traffic speeds

W = Walkability

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no pedestrian crossings


walk along the shoulder of the road due to incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north

speed traffic and ht turning vehicles result in difficult crossing

conditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the corridor as well as improve pedestrian connectivity.



4: Aldine Drive Connectivity Improvements Goal

implementing use path along the east side of

C

SInstall additional street lights along S

plan to S,W

Aldine Drive / Monroe Avenue Merge

Aldine Drive


walk along the shoulder of the road due to incomplete sidewalks along the corridor. There are no marked crosswalks at the merge with Fairmount Avenue to the north

speed traffic and ht turning vehicles result in difficult crossing

conditions. There is also a lack of street lights along the corridor. This project would reduce traffic speeds along the



Goal (1) C Provide missing sidewalk link

connect from Monroe Avenue

S Determine existing travel speedS Improve visibility of pedestrians

S,W Identify measures (horizontal or vertical) to maintain 25 mph travel speed


Aldine Drive – no sidewalks



Objective Provide missing sidewalk link connect from Monroe Avenue

Determine existing travel speedImprove visibility of pedestrians

Identify measures (horizontal or vertical) to maintain 25 mph travel speed

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no sidewalks


Provide missing sidewalk link to connect from Monroe Avenue

Determine existing travel speed Improve visibility of pedestrians

Identify measures (horizontal or vertical) to maintain 25 mph

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Est. Cost $350,000

$7,500 $36,000

$20,000

$413,500


Improvement Area KTFairmount Avenue Purpose & Need:Fairmount Avenuestriped median and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. There are grade separated interchanges at Montezuma Road and Aldine Drive. MTS transit Routes 11 and 13 travel along Fairmount Avenue with stops at Talmadge Canyon Row, Meadeand Camino del Rio South. There are no sidewalks along either side of Fairmont Avenue, except for short segments near the bus stops and from Talmadge Canyon Row to Montezuma Row. There are no sidewalk connections along the corridor from Meade Avenualso missing connections between Aldine Drive and Fairmount Avenue. This project would provide pedestrian connectivity along this corridor, including completion of sidewalk to provide connections to the commercial areas stops located along the corridor. RecommendationsComplete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to Meade by side of Fairmount Ave.additional improvements that should be considered.


Improvement Area KTFairmount Avenue Connectivity Improvements

Purpose & Need: Fairmount Avenue is a fourstriped median and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. There are grade separated interchanges at Montezuma Road and Aldine Drive. MTS transit Routes 11 and 13 travel along Fairmount Avenue with stops at Talmadge Canyon Row, Meadeand Camino del Rio South. There are no sidewalks along either side of Fairmont Avenue, except for short segments near the bus stops and from Talmadge Canyon Row to Montezuma Row. There are no sidewalk connections along the corridor from Meade Avenue to Talmadge Canyon Row. There are also missing connections between Aldine Drive and Fairmount Avenue. This project would provide pedestrian connectivity along this corridor, including completion of sidewalk to provide connections to the commercial areas on Meade Avenue and the bus stops located along the corridor.

Recommendations: Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge Canyon to Meade by implement

f Fairmount Ave.additional improvements that should be considered.


Improvement Area KT-5:Connectivity Improvements

is a four-lane roadway with a striped median and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. There are grade separated interchanges at Montezuma Road and Aldine Drive. MTS transit Routes 11 and 13 travel along Fairmount Avenue with stops at Talmadge Canyon Row, Meadeand Camino del Rio South. There are no sidewalks along either side of Fairmont Avenue, except for short segments near the bus stops and from Talmadge Canyon Row to Montezuma Row. There are no sidewalk connections along the corridor from

e to Talmadge Canyon Row. There are also missing connections between Aldine Drive and Fairmount Avenue. This project would provide pedestrian connectivity along this corridor, including completion of sidewalk to provide connections to

on Meade Avenue and the bus stops located along the corridor.

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge implementing sidewalk on east

f Fairmount Ave. The table below provides additional improvements that should be considered.

Pedestrian Plan

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5: Connectivity Improvements

lane roadway with a striped median and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. There are grade separated interchanges at Montezuma Road and Aldine Drive. MTS transit Routes 11 and 13 travel along Fairmount Avenue with stops at Talmadge Canyon Row, Meade Street and Camino del Rio South. There are no sidewalks along either side of Fairmont Avenue, except for short segments near the bus stops and from Talmadge Canyon Row to Montezuma Row. There are no sidewalk connections along the corridor from


on Meade Avenue and the bus

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge ing sidewalk on east

The table below provides additional improvements that should be considered.

Pedestrian Plan

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Northbound Fairmount Avenue just north of Meade

Fairmount Avenue (grade issues?)

Northbound Fairmount Avenue sidewalk north of Aldine Drive on

lane roadway with a striped median and a posted speed limit of 55 mph. There are grade separated interchanges at Montezuma Road and Aldine Drive. MTS transit Routes 11 and 13 travel along Fairmount Avenue

Street and Camino del Rio South. There are no sidewalks along either side of Fairmont Avenue, except for short segments near the bus stops and from Talmadge Canyon Row to Montezuma Row. There are no sidewalk connections along the corridor from


on Meade Avenue and the bus

Complete pedestrian connection from Talmadge ing sidewalk on east

The table below provides additional improvements that should be considered.


Fairmount Avenue (grade issues?)



Fairmount Avenue – no sidewalks on either side (grade issues?)


Northbound Fairmount Avenue – sidewalk ends

no sidewalks on either side

Northbound Fairmount Avenue – discontinuous sidewalk north of Aldine Drive on-ramp

sidewalk ends

no sidewalks on either side

discontinuous ramp

Table KT-

Fairmount Avenue

Fairmount Avenue / Aldine Drive


C = Connectivity

5: Fairmount Avenue Connectivity ImprovementsLocation

Fairmount Avenue

Fairmount Avenue / Aldine Drive


5: Fairmount Avenue Connectivity Improvements

1)

2)

3)

Fairmount Avenue / Aldine Drive 4)

5)


W = Walkability

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5: Fairmount Avenue Connectivity ImprovementsDescription

1) Evaluate the feasibility of implementsidewalk on east side of corridor from Meade Avenue to Aldine Drive

2) Install street lighting along new sidewalk

3) Install ADA curb ramps at all intersections

4) Assess feasibility of implementing anenhanced crosswalk across Aldine Drive onramp with pedestrian signal

5) Evaluate the feasibility of extending theproposed multiuse path on Aldine Drive north along the onramp to the existing sidewalk on Fairmount Avenue

W = Walkability

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5: Fairmount Avenue Connectivity Improvements Description

Evaluate the feasibility implementing a 5’

sidewalk on east side of corridor from Meade Avenue to Aldine Drive Install street lighting along new sidewalk

compliant curb ramps at all intersections Assess feasibility of

ing an enhanced crosswalk across Aldine Drive on-ramp with pedestrian

Evaluate the feasibility of extending the

multiuse on Aldine Drive

north along the on-ramp to the existing sidewalk on Fairmount

Goal (1)

C Provide pedestrian connection

S, W Provide for safe walking environment

A, W Provide access for all users

C, S Provide connection between sidewalk and Aldine Drive

C, W Provide connection between Aldine Drive and stop on Fairmount Avenue

Objective Provide pedestrian connection

Provide for safe walking environment Provide access for all users

Provide connection between proposed sidewalk and Aldine Drive

Provide connection between Aldine Drive and the bus stop on Fairmount Avenue

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Est. CostProvide pedestrian $350

$60

Provide access for $6

Provide connection proposed

$18

Provide connection

the bus stop on Fairmount

$50

$484

City of San Diego

Est. Cost 350,000

60,000

6,000

18,250

50,000

484,250


Improvement Area KTMonroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements Purpose & Need:Monroe Avenue is Improvement Program projectblind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future YMCA located at Fairmount Avenue /will likely increase following construction of the YMCAdistances, with high vehicular speeds, and fmodifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians. Recommendations:

Implementcreating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments crosswalks.

Table KT-

Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue


C = Connectivity


Improvement Area KTMonroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements

Purpose & Need: Monroe Avenue is identified in the Kensington Talmadge Planning Group’s list of 2014 Capital Improvement Program projectblind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future YMCA located at Fairmount Avenue /will likely increase following construction of the YMCAdistances, with high vehicular speeds, and fmodifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians.

Recommendations:

Implement improvementcreating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments crosswalks. The table below provides potential improvements that should be co

6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection ImprovementsLocation

Monroe Avenue / Euclid



Improvement Area KT-6:Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements

identified in the Kensington Talmadge Planning Group’s list of 2014 Capital Improvement Program project requestsblind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future YMCA located at Fairmount Avenue /will likely increase following construction of the YMCAdistances, with high vehicular speeds, and fmodifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians.

improvements that will enhance creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments

The table below provides potential improvements that should be co

6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements

Monroe Avenue / Euclid 1) Evaluate opportunities to realign intersection to reduce crossing distance

2) Implementnortheast and southwest cornerscurb ramps

3) Restripe align with legs of intersections and proposed curb extensions


W = Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements

identified in the Kensington Talmadge Planning Group’s list of 2014 Capital requests. It is referenced as an area of recurring accidents caused by

blind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future YMCA located at Fairmount Avenue / Meade Street. will likely increase following construction of the YMCAdistances, with high vehicular speeds, and few gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area include modifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians.

s that will enhance creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments


6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection ImprovementsDescription

Evaluate opportunities to realign intersection to reduce crossing distanceImplement curb extensions on northeast and southwest corners with ADA compliant curb ramps

Restripe marked align with legs of intersections and proposed curb extensions

Walkability

Pedestrian Plan

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Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements

identified in the Kensington Talmadge Planning Group’s list of 2014 Capital . It is referenced as an area of recurring accidents caused by

blind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future

Meade Street. Adult and child will likely increase following construction of the YMCA.. Intersections in this area have long crossing

ew gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area include modifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians.

s that will enhance pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments


6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection ImprovementsDescription

Evaluate opportunities to realign intersection to reduce crossing distance

curb extensions on northeast and southwest

with ADA compliant

marked crosswalks to align with legs of intersections and proposed curb extensions


blind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkabilflooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future

Adult and child pedestrian . Intersections in this area have long crossing

ew gaps in traffic. Improvements in this area include modifications to intersection geometries to reduce crossing distances, and enhanced marked crosswalks

pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments


6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection ImprovementsGoal (1)

A, S Reduce crossingat this skewed intersection

S Reduce pedestrian crossing distance, improve visibility of pedestrians and reduce vehicle turning speeds

S, W Straighten to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility


blind spots, congestion, and speeding. According to the Planning Group, walkability is impaired by flooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future

pedestrian activity along this route . Intersections in this area have long crossing


pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments

The table below provides potential improvements that should be considered.

6: Monroe Avenue / Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements Objective

Reduce crossingat this skewed intersection

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance, improve visibility of pedestrians and reduce vehicle turning speeds

Straighten to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility


ity is impaired by flooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future

activity along this route . Intersections in this area have long crossing


pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and creating buffers from vehicles. Improve access at intersection by evaluating realignments and restriping

nsidered.

Objective Reduce crossing distances at this skewed intersection

Reduce pedestrian crossing distance, improve visibility of pedestrians and reduce vehicle turning speeds

Straighten to reduce crossing distances and improve visibility


ity is impaired by flooding and sheeting of water during rainstorms resulting in pedestrian safety concerns. This segment of Monroe Avenue is also an important pedestrian connection for surrounding residents to the future

activity along this route . Intersections in this area have long crossing


pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances and and restriping

Est. Cost $50,000

$54,000

$3,000

$107,000

Documents

Kensington/Talmadge Pedestrian Plan - City of San Diego ......Mid-City area, generally north complete -of-way with landscaping, September for the Kensington/Talmadge returned a total