The City of Santa Cruz is scheduled to begin the construction of the Safe Routes to School Crossing Improvements Project at 21 locations adjacent to eight Santa Cruz City School campuses on Monday, Jan. 6. The project, expected to be completed in May 2020, will include curb ramps, roadway signs, streetlights, pedestrian-activated beacons, solar speed radar signs, and striping and pavement markings.
Graphic: Map of construction locations
Construction will occur on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Two-way traffic will remain in place, however, there may be delays due to construction activity around all eight of the Santa Cruz City School campuses. Parking, bike lanes and pedestrian access in these construction areas will be affected.
The Safe Routes to School Crossing Improvements Project is intended to make walking and biking safer in Santa Cruz as identified in the City’s Active Transportation Plan.
The project’s cost of approximately $1 million is funded through the Active Transportation Program Cycle 2 grant.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this construction work may cause and appreciates the public’s cooperation. Any concerns or questions may be addressed to Project Manager Dan Estranero at destranero@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5189. Any changes to the construction schedule will be posted at www.cityofsantacruz.com.
Source: City of Santa Cruz
