LUCERNE, Calif. – Caltrans is seeking the community’s input on a project to upgrade pedestrian and bicyclist facilities in Lucerne.
Caltrans is preparing a project initiation document for the Lucerne Complete Streets Improvements Project.
Alexis Kelso, project planning liaison for Caltrans District 1, said the project was identified in planning studies completed during the past year by the Lake Area Planning Council, including the Highway 20 Northshore Communities Traffic Calming Plan and Engineered Feasibility Study and the Lake County Pedestrian Facility Needs Inventory and Engineered Feasibility Study.
Based on those studies, Caltrans said it is developing a project “that may include improved sidewalks, crosswalks and bikeways on Highway 20 throughout Lucerne from the Morrison Creek Bridge to Country Club Drive.”
A project initiation document is Caltrans’ first step in seeking funding for a project.
While funding so far hasn’t been identified, “We intend to partner with the Lake Area Planning Council to pursue funding through the Active Transportation Program or other funding opportunities that may arise,” Kelso told Lake County News.
With the project now in its preliminary stage, Caltrans wants community input on project concepts so it can design facilities that work well for all road users.
Kelso said the survey was developed to get more specific design-related feedback from the public than what the planning studies provided.
“Responses will help Caltrans scope a project that increases people’s safety and comfort in walking and bicycling in Lucerne,” Kelso said.
The survey is available through Wednesday, Nov. 11: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2045209373b94955ad2169093950dbf2
For more information or to offer additional comments, contact Alexis Kelso at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-498-0536.
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