Harrison Elementary Active Transportation Improvement Project
The Harrison Elementary Active Transportation Improvements Project will improve school and neighborhood access and safety by installing new sidewalks, new bike lanes, and enhanced crosswalks along Alpine Avenue, E Street, Sanguinetti Lane, Wilson Way, and Mistletoe Avenue. The project may also include drainage and utility improvements, and a new traffic signal at the Wilson Way/E Street intersection.
Why Do We Need a Project?
In 2021 the County conducted a Complete Streets Safety Assessment and walking audit of the project area that showed deficiencies and safety concerns in the area’s transportation infrastructure. Concerns included sidewalk gaps, bicycle lane gaps, lighting, crosswalks, and accessibility per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A lack of dedicated pedestrian and bicycle facilities can lead to uneasiness for pedestrians and cyclists and discourage walking and bicycling within the neighborhood.
To address these concerns, the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works applied for and received an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant through the California Transportation Commission in 2023. The grant provides funding to design and construct new sidewalks, accessibility improvements per the ADA, enhanced street crossings, and new buffered bike lanes in the project area.
What are the Next Steps?
Project design is currently underway. The project team will share preliminary design plans with neighbors and property owners at an upcoming public workshop scheduled for later this year.
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us below:
Contact: Katie DeMaio
Phone: (209) 797-3620
Email: HarrisonImprovementProject@psomas.com