Park Street and Webster Street
Commercial Corridors Restriping Plan
Interagency Liaison Committee
July 13, 2023
1 Background
• 2020/2021 COVID-19 Response: Park and Webster
restriped from 4-lane cross section to:
– One lane in each direction with left turn lanes at intersections– Parklets along curbline with floating parking • Nov. 2021: Parklet program + restriping extended to Nov. 2023 by City Council
– New agreements and updated parklet standards– Concrete barricades required around parklets • 2022/2023: Current Parklets: Webster - 3, Park - 19
2 Existing Conditions: Challenges
3 Damage to
bollards
Unused space at
curbs
Barricade
placement
Parking
compliance
Project Goals
• Implement Council-directed concrete barricades
around parklets
• Improve aesthetics of commercial corridors• Clarify parking locations, increase parking compliance, limit double parking
• Begin implementing ATP near-term goals for bicycle
facilities on the commercial corridors
• Prepare for parklet program to continue past
November 2023
4 Staff Recommendations
1. Maintain the parklet program with modifications2. Maintain two travel lanes for automobiles and buses3. Move the parking lane to the edge of the curb4. Add striped bicycle lanes between the parking lane and the travel lane
5. Maintain Alameda Ave street closure
5 Proposed Typical Cross Sections
6 Parklet along curbParking along curb
Webster Street Typical Block–
Taylor to Santa Clara
7 Two travel lanes
+
turn lanes Parking at Curb Striped bicycle lanes Modified parklet standards Park Street Typical Block–
Encinal to Alameda Ave
8 Two travel lanes
+
turn lanes Parking at Curb Striped bicycle lanes Modified parklet standards Next Steps
• Summer 2023
– Present recommendations to City Council on 7/5– Continue community and business outreach– Identify areas for ADA & short term parking – Issue RFP for approved barricades– Develop final striping plans and bid for construction • Fall 2023
– Purchase concrete barricades– Execute new agreements for parklets with new guidelines– Implement striping & barricade placement • Continue planning for ultimate configuration 9