Chapter 1 - Caltrans - State of California

Chapter 3 Comments and Coordination
on Santa Barbara Avenue and would have to cross over the intersection to the proposed
bikeway. The proposed bikeway and PUC would have safety features designed to prevent
accidents between cyclists and pedestrians. For example, the entryway of the PUC would
be designed to allow for greater sight distance for both users. Appropriate signage would
be used to alert cyclists and pedestrians to avoid conflicts.
The creation of a separated bikeway poses maintenance issues for the Department’s large
street sweepers which cannot be used to clean the proposed bikeway. In addition, lane
closures would be required for maintenance crews to access the area creating yet another
safety issue. Although the barrier would keep cyclists safe from approaching vehicles,
infrequent bikeway maintenance would also be unsafe for cyclists. A mechanical
sweeper that fits inside the bikeway would clean it safely and routinely without lane
closures. The proposed design would either keep the existing SB bikeway or create a
wider outside shoulder that would allow cyclists to travel SB from Bates Road
Interchange to the southern project limits. Figure 2.1-11 illustrates the proposed Option
A and Option B bikeway cross sections.
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