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| Roundabout Product Demonstration Showcase Traffic Improvement Project December 10, 2008 - La Jolla, CA
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Observe first hand the success of the Bird Rock Traffic Improvement Project!
See how roundabouts were effectively used as part of a comprehensive traffic improvement plan for the Bird Rock Community of San Diego, California.
Learn how the City of San Diego was able to take a five-lane boulevard carrying 22,000 vehicles per day plagued with high vehicular speeds, safety concerns, and struggling businesses and transform it into a safer vibrant and aesthetic centerpiece for the community.
Learn how the roundabouts on LaJolla Boulevard led to improvements in vehicular safety, manage speeds, and enhance the walk-ability throughout the area.
Learn how these improvements were accomplished through a reduction in the number of traffic lanes from four to two (i.e. one in each direction).
Your peers from the City of San Diego will share how they were able to:
Overcome a “history” of project opposition
Develop trust and meaningful partnerships within the community
Utilize a project development process that recognized community values, built consensus and effectively involved stakeholders
Gain local elected officials and public/private partner support
Provide results that improve pedestrian safety and ambience for residents and visitors walking to the beach or shopping in the area
Utilize design charrettes and community volunteers
Collaborate with the disabled community to remove access barriers
Improve the area’s economic vitality and ability to sustain long term businesses
Accommodate the additional traffic from new development of condominium residences
Accommodate the need for commercial parking
Reduce cut-through traffic (avoiding congestion) on residential streets
Improve the neighborhood quality of life!!!!
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