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Route 33: Demonstration Project - Oak View Half Mile

Route 33: Demonstration Project

The following information is provided at the CalTrans project page under the tab: Demonstration Project FAQs   https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-7/sr33-pavement%C2%AD-preservation-project

What is a demonstration project?

    • A demonstration project is a temporary build project to test proposed long-term design solutions.

What is the purpose and goals of the demonstration project?

    • This project proposes to restripe a small section of State Route (SR)-33 to install a bike lane and a buffer zone in each direction. The purpose of the demonstration project is to determine appropriate usage for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as how the project will impact local businesses.

When will the Demonstration study be completed and how long will it be in place?

    • The project will begin Fall of 2023 and will last an estimated 6 months.

Will the results of the study be available to the public?

    • Yes

How will the information of the project be shared with the public?

    • Information will be available online.

How will this project impact safety, vehicle travel time, parking, and business in the area?

The project will enhance pedestrian safety by improving the following:

    • Constructing new sidewalks

    • Constructing new bus pads and shelters with pedestrian access

    • Installing high visibility crosswalk markings

    • Installing five new pedestrian crossings

    • Using Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signals.

    • The project will enhance cyclist safety by constructing a designated bike lane.

    • The project will enhance motorists’ safety by enhancing the following:

    • Installing new Asphalt Concrete (AC) overlay, thus, enhancing visibility and traction,

    • Replacing all Metal Beam Guard Rail (MBGR) with the new Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) per latest crash specification standards

    • Installing new pavement striping, reflective markers, and pavement markings

    • Upgrading traffic signals, thus, enhancing visibility.

What is the cost of the demonstration project and who is funding it?

    • The cost of the project is approximately $375,000, not including additional support costs. The project is publicly funded by the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).

What data will be collected during the demonstration project?

    • Collected data includes the project impact on cyclists, pedestrians, and traffic data.

Justify the lane configuration in correlation with accident rate?

    • The project will implement complete street concepts per state policy by providing a designated bike lane and enhancing safety for all roadway user modes within Oak View community.

Does the demonstration project show traffic pattern to change/improve with lane configuration?

    • This data will be available following completion of traffic analysis.

How would we determine if the Demonstration study is “successful”? What threshold would we use to gauge “success”?

    • Success would demonstrate an increase in bicycle and pedestrian usage along with a reduction in traffic accidents.

Will the larger project be canceled if the Demonstration study is “unsuccessful” or unpopular?

    • The parent project will continue regardless of the outcome of the demonstration project as it contains other beneficial elements not included in the demonstration project.