El Camino Real Complete Streets Study
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El Camino Real Complete Streets Corridor Study
Phase 2 Engagement Summary
Introduction and Overview of Public Engagement
top three design concepts developed following the initial outreach efforts.
This included an online survey that was available to the public via the project website. The survey was promoted via the project website, email blasts, social media, and promoted in the Athertonian newsletter that is delivered to all residents in Atherton. Flyers were distributed at Town events and letters were mailed to businesses along the corridor to promote participation in the online survey, which ultimately gathered 493 responses over eight weeks, 55 percent of whom self-identified as Atherton residents.
Results of the survey are provided below.
In Phase 2 of Engagement, the project team also organized engagement events, including one technical working group meeting, three pop-up events, two listening sessions, two focus groups with Community- Based Organization (CBO) partners, and one virtual community meeting. These events were aimed at engaging the broad spectrum of corridor users, local residents, property owners, school administrators, businesses, and advocacy groups that focus on reaching equity priority communities, including Spanish speakers and North Fair Oaks (NFO) residents. Approximately 216 people participated in in-person or virtual events, which resulted in "touchpoints" where participants were able to relate their ideas in person or virtually, providing insight into their input.
While the format of the online survey and each event dictated the methods in which feedback was collected from community members, discussions and interactive activities focused on three main questions listed below. The online survey provided a cost-effective way to reach a wider audience and get measurable results. The engagement events were complementary tactics to have more of a dialogue and conversation about specific topics and issues.
• How well does each design concept meet your needs?
• What do you like or dislike about each concept?
• Do you have any other feedback on the designs?
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What We Heard
The online survey and activity map were active for eight weeks from January 13, 2025 to March 7, 2025.
Overall, there were 493 responses to the online survey. The online survey was promoted on the Town's website, through social media posts, shared by funding partners and neighboring cities, promoted at in- person and virtual events, and included in outreach letters to local businesses.
As illustrated in the following tables, there was nearly equal between Concept 2, which had the highest average ranking of 3.01, and Concept 1 with an average ranking of 2.99. Among Atherton residents, Concept 1 received the greatest support, 42% finding that it meets their needs. Concepts 2 and 3 received much lower support.
Results of Public Survey (Percentages)
All Respondents (493) Atherton Respondents 265)
Average Does Not Does Average Does Not Does Meet
Score Meet Needs Meet Score Meet Needs
(Score: 1) Needs Needs
(Score: 5) (Score: 1) (Score: 5)
Concept 1 2.99 27% 29% 3.47 21% 42%
Concept 2 3.01 32% 30% 2.19 51% 13%
Concept 3 2.54 31% 9% 2.08 28% 19%
Results of Public Survey (Responses)
All Respondents (493) Atherton Respondents (265)
Mostly Does Not Does Mostly Does Not Does Meet
Meets Meet Needs Meet Meets Meet Needs
Needs (Score: 1) Needs Needs Needs (Score: 5)
(Score: (Score: 5) (Score: (Score: 1)
3-5) 3-5)
Concept 1 278 135 143 185 56 112
Concept 2 281 160 146 91 135 34
Concept 3 241 153 46 84 128 19
The majority of survey respondents who identified as residents of Atherton currently consider El Camino Real to be a highway where bikes and pedestrians should not be encouraged in fear of increasing the number of collisions. While there was support to improve safety, most residents do not observe many cyclists along this route and felt that there is no demand for bike lanes on this street. Several would prefer that bicycles be routed along local streets instead. They also expressed broad concern about the removal of traffic lanes because of increases in travel time. Residents felt that El Camino Real is already congested especially during peak commute hours and a reduction of traffic lanes will make it worse.
Some observed that the number of lanes currently invites vehicles to speed above the posted speed
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Feedback on Design Concept #1
Question: On a scale of 1 to 5, how well would this design meet your needs? (1 = Does not meet my needs, 5 = Meets my needs very well)
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135 80 60 142
The survey results indicate a varied reception to the first design, with an average rating of 2.99. A significant portion of respondents rated the design as 1 (27.38%) and 5 (29.01%), reflecting contrasting opinions. The remaining ratings were distributed as follows: 2 (16.23%), 3 (15.21%), and 4 (12.17%).
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Question: What do you like about the Concept 1 design? (Pick one or more) 2 Chode Souped: 60 Answered 1s (873 (Pick one or more)
Doesn't remove any ...
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Doesn't remove any car travel lanes 63.97% 277
Improves safety for pedestrians 54.04% 234
Improves safety for bicyclists 54.50% 236
Other 8.08% 35
The survey results highlight key aspects of design concept #1 that respondents appreciate. A majority (63.97%) value that it doesn't remove any car travel lanes. Additionally, 54.04% appreciate the improved safety for pedestrians, and 54.50% favor the enhanced safety for bicyclists. A smaller portion (8.08%) mentioned other reasons.
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Question: What do you dislike about the Concept 1 design? (Pick one or more)
3. What do you dislike about this design? (Pick one or more) Skipped: 124 | Answered: 369 (74.8%)
Doesn't protect...
More safety concerns...
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Doesn't protect bicyclists 64.23% 237
More safety concerns for motorists 25.20% 93
Doesn't encourage walking and bicycling enough 57.18% 211 Other 15.18% 56
The survey results reveal concerns about design concept #2. A majority (64.23%) feel it doesn't protect bicyclists, while 57.18% believe it fails to encourage walking and bicycling sufficiently. Additionally,
25.20% think the design creates more safety concerns for motorists, and 15.18% mentioned other issues.
Comments on Design Concept #1 (By Theme)
Subject of Comment Number of Mentions Percentage
Not enough protection for bike/ped 35 17%
Supportive of this option 32 15%
Concerns the design won't reduce vehicle
speeds 28 13%
Design Suggestions
(l.e. Proposing traffic lights, crosswalks, etc.) 28 13% Opposed to reducing vehicle lanes 18 9%
Questioning the purpose or need of the project
(le. How many cyclists really use this corridor,
etc.) 16 8%
Safety concerns 15 7%
Will make congestion worse 14 7%
Encourage Bike/Walk on another route 13 6%
Opposed 8 4%
Other 3 1%
TOTAL 210
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Key Takeaways
Insufficient Protection for Bicyclists and Pedestrians: Overall, survey respondents expressed a strong focus on safety and balancing different travel modes in El Camino Real. There is significant concern about the design not offering adequate protection for cyclists and pedestrians.
There is concern that inviting more cyclists and pedestrians along ECR without adequate protection will increase the likelihood of collisions.
• Need for Wider Sidewalks: Strong need to ensure adequate space for pedestrians, emphasizing that sidewalk design should be a key consideration.
• Polarized Values and Priorities: While some respondents are supportive of the design, others expressed concern about narrowing the current vehicle lanes to make space for a bike lane and sidewalk. Criticism of Concept 1 was prevalent due to lack of safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Raised significant concerns regarding safety, noting that painted bike lanes alone offer insufficient protection due to high vehicle speeds and aggressive driving behaviors on El Camino Real. Some supported Concept 1 for maintaining vehicle flow and for introducing new infrastructure without confusing drivers, others argued that it failed to provide adequate pedestrian or cyclist protections.
Lack of Traffic Calming and Design Suggestions: Some respondents believe keeping all vehicle lanes intact was the best option. There are doubts about the design's ability to reduce vehicle speeds, along with various suggestions for improvements, such as adding traffic lights and crosswalks.
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Feedback on Design Concept #2
Question: On a scale of 1 to 5, how well would this design meet your needs? (1 = Does not meet my needs, 5 = Meets my needs very well)
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32.45% 9.74% 17.65% 29.61%
160 48 146
The survey results for design concept #2 show an average rating of 3.01, indicating moderate satisfaction. A significant portion of respondents rated the design as 1 (32.45%) and 5 (29.61%), reflecting contrasting opinions. The remaining ratings were distributed as follows: 2 (10.55%), 3(9.74%), and 4(17.65%).
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Question: What do you like about the Concept 2 design? (Pick one or more) Mili Choice Slipped: 131 Answered 80(7, (Pick one or more) Sidewalks wider ...
Safety buffer for ...
Reduced traffic ...
Other
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Sidewalks wider than Design Concept #1 54.47% 207
Safety buffer for bicyclists 81.58% 310
Reduced traffic lanes would improve safety 45.53% 173
Other 17.11% 65
The survey results highlight several positive aspects of design concept #2. A majority (81.58%) appreciate the safety buffer for bicyclists. Additionally, 54.47% favor the wider sidewalks compared to Design Concept #1, and 45.53% believe that reduced traffic lanes would improve safety. A smaller portion (17.11%) mentioned other reasons.
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Question: What do you dislike about the Concept 2 design? (Pick one or more)
7. What do you dislike about this design? (Pick one or more) Multi Choice Skipped: 116 | Answered: 377 (76.5%)
Reduces vehicle ...
Too much space...
Doesn't encourage ...
Other
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Reduces vehicle travel lanes 76.92% 290
Too much space dedicated to bikes and pedestrians 36.60% 138 Doesn't encourage walking and bicycling enough 9.55% 36 Other 18.57% 70
The survey results indicate several concerns about design concept #2. A majority (76.92%) dislike the reduction in vehicle travel lanes. Additionally, 36.60% feel there is too much space dedicated to bikes and pedestrians, while 9.55% believe it doesn't encourage walking and bicycling enough. A smaller portion (18.57%) mentioned other issues.
Question: Should the bicycle lane be at level with the sidewalks and elevated from the street level?
8. Should the bicycle lane be at level with the sidewalks and elevated from the street level? Multi Choice | Skipped: 48 | Answered: 445 (90.3%)
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No
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Yes 35.06% 156
No 64.94% 289
Total 100.00% 445
The survey results show that a majority (64.94%) of respondents prefer not to have the bicycle lane at the same level as the sidewalks and elevated from the street level and 35.06% support this design feature. ransportatiol "sp winter 9
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Comments on Design Concept #2 (By Theme)
Subject of Comment Number of Mentions Percentage
Supportive of this option 58 27%
Design Suggestions
(l.e. Proposing traffic lights, crosswalks, etc.) 42 19% Opposed to reducing vehicle lanes 28 13%
Will make congestion worse 25 12%
Not enough protection for bike/ped 14 6%
Opposed 13 6%
Questioning the purpose or need of the project 10 5%
Concerns the design won't reduce vehicle
speeds 3%
Encourage Bike/Walk on another route 6 3%
Other 3%
Opposed - Felt there are not enough
riders/walkers to be proposing this 5 2%
Safety Concerns 3 1%
TOTAL 217
Key Takeaways
• Separated Bike Lanes and Enhanced Safety: Many participants emphasized the importance of separating vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians to reduce conflicts and improve safety. People are supportive of design concept #2 due to its enhanced safety measures for both cyclists and pedestrians, despite some concerns over its impact on traffic flow. Several participants specifically mentioned the dividers as a key feature that protects bikers from vehicle traffic. • Opposition to Travel Lane Reduction and Traffic Concerns: While there was support for better pedestrian and cyclist facilities, there was also hesitation around trade-offs that might Diately impors, pari lay ne yarding malily gation uring peseturns and diver sang Trade Off Between Safety and Traffic Flow: Some participants strongly felt these safety benefits outweighed possible traffic disruptions. Some believed keeping all vehicle lanes intact was the best option, but they acknowledged that it did not improve conditions for pedestrians and Transportation "sp winter 10
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Feedback on Design Concept #3
Question: On a scale of 1 to 5, how well would this design meet your needs? (1= Does not meet my needs, 5= Meets my needs very well)
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88 The survey results for design concept #3 indicate moderate satisfaction, with an average rating of 2.54. A significant portion of respondents rated the design as 1 (31.03%), while fewer rated it as 5 (9.33%). The remaining ratings were distributed as follows: 2 (20.08%), 3 (21.70%), and 4 (17.85%).
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Question: What do you like about the Concept 3 design? (Pick one or more)
11. What do you like about this design? (Pick one or more) Skipped: 114 | Answered: 379
Sidewalks wider...
Safety buffer for ...
Reduced traffic...
Fewer traffic lane...
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Answer choices Percent Count
Sidewalks wider than Design Concept #1 46.97% 178
Safety buffer for bicyclists 70.18% 266
Reduced traffic lanes would improve safety 36.68% 139
Fewer traffic lane conversions 29.55% 112
Other 13.98% 53
The survey results highlight several positive aspects of design concept #3. A majority (70.18%) appreciate the safety buffer for bicyclists. Additionally, 46.97% favor the wider sidewalks compared to Design Concept #1, and 36.68% believe that reduced traffic lanes would improve safety. Furthermore,
29.55% like the fewer traffic lane conversions, while 13.98% mentioned other reasons.
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Question: What do you dislike about the Concept 3 design? (Pick one or more)
12. What do you dislike about this design? (Pick one or more) Multi Choice | skipped: 71 | Answered: 422 (85.6
Reduces vehicle...
Too much space ...
Doesn't encourage...
Uneven geometry of ...
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Reduces vehicle travel lanes 59.24% 250
Too much space dedicated to bikes and pedestrians 29.62% 125 Doesn't encourage walking and bicycling enough 27.49% 116 Uneven geometry of vehicle travel lanes 39.81% 168
Other 11.85% 50
The survey results reveal several concerns about design concept #3. A majority (59.24%) dislike the reduction in vehicle travel lanes. Additionally, 39.81% are concerned about the uneven geometry of vehicle travel lanes. Furthermore, 29.62% feel there is too much space dedicated to bikes and pedestrians, while 27.49% believe it doesn't encourage walking and bicycling enough. A smaller portion (11.85%) mentioned other issues.
Comments on Design Concept #3 (By Theme)
Subject of Comment Number of Mentions Percentage
Design Suggestions 32 17%
Supportive of this option 17%
Not enough protection for bike/ped 30 16%
Opposed 19 10%
19 10%
Questioning the purpose or need of the project
Opposed to reducing vehicle lanes 9%
Will make congestion worse 8%
Other 7 4%
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Concerns the design won't reduce vehicle 4 2%
speeds
Encourage Bike/Walk on another route 4 2%
Opposed - Felt there are not enough 3 2%
riders/walkers to be proposing this
safety concerns 2 1%
Loss of Parking 1 1%
TOTAL 184
Key Takeaways
• A Balanced Compromise: Overall, many respondents expressed a strong focus on safety, infrastructure concerns, and balancing different travel modes on El Camino Real. Many respondents saw Design concept #3 as a reasonable compromise of the three concepts and are supportive of the design. It was perceived as practical solution that is considerate of both car congestion and bike safety.
• Lack of Protection and Opposition to Lane Reduction: Several comments expressed concern that reducing lanes for vehicles would create bottlenecks, increase traffic congestion, and lead to unsafe driving conditions.
• Protected Bike Lanes: There was strong support for the protected bike lanes featured in sections of this concept. Several people specifically mentioned the protected bike lanes as a key reason for choosing Concept 3. They appreciated the separation of bike lanes from traffic, particularly through the use of planters and other aesthetic improvements.
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Survey Demographics
Question: Where do you live?
14. Where do you live? Required
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Atherton
Menlo Park
Palo Alto
East Palo Alto
Redwood City
North Fair Oaks I
San Carlos
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The survey demographics reveal that most respondents (53.75%) live in Atherton. Other notable locations include Menlo Park (20.69%), Redwood City (7.91%), and Palo Alto (3.04%). Smaller percentages of respondents reside in North Fair Oaks (1.42%), San Carlos (2.03%), and East Palo Alto (0.20%).
Additionally, 10.95% of respondents live in other areas.
Question: Do you work in Atherton?
15. Do you work in Atherton?
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Yes
No
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The survey results reveal that a majority of respondents (78.78%) do not work in Atherton, while 21.22% indicated that they do. This provides insight into the local workforce distribution and the commuting patterns of the respondents.
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Question: What is your age?
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Under 18
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 Prefer not to respond
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There was a diverse age range among respondents. The largest group is aged 65 and over (28.87%), followed by those aged 55-64 (22.27%). Other notable age groups include 45-54 (17.32%), 35-44 (15.26%), 25-34 (6.19%), and 18-24 (2.68%). A small percentage of respondents are under 18 (0.41%), and 7.01% preferred not to respond.
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Question: Please indicate your race/ethnicity
American Indian or ...
Asian
Black or African...
Hispanic or Latino/a
Native Hawaiian or ...
White
Prefer not to respond
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The survey demographics on race/ethnicity show that a majority of respondents (61.97%) are White. Other represented groups include Asian (10.50%), Hispanic or Latino/a (2.94%), American Indian or Alaskan Native or Native American (1.05%), and Black or African American (0.21%). No respondents identified as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Additionally,
25.42% preferred not to respond, and 1.89% indicated other races/ethnicities.
Question: What is your total annual household income?
19. What is your total annual household income?
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Less than $10,000/year
$10,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 or more
Prefer not to respond
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The survey results provide insight into the annual income distribution of respondents. A majority (57.56%) earn $150,000 or more per year, while smaller percentages fall into lower income brackets. Additionally,
32.89% of respondents preferred not to disclose their income.
Engagement Events
The table below summarizes the meetings, pop ups, and listening sessions held throughout Phase 2.
Event Date Number of Touchpoints Format
Pop Up 1: Fair Oaks February 14, 2025 50+ individuals In-person Community Center
Pop Up 2: Town of Atherton February 6, 2025 35 individuals In-person Public Library
Pop Up 3: Menlo College February 12, 2025 32 individuals In-person Campus, Dining Hall
Listening Session #1 February 16, 2025 1 participant Virtual • Businesses
• Commercial areas
Letters to Businesses February 24, 2025 Sent to 44 businesses fronting Physical onto El Camino Real including Mailers
Redwood City, Unincorporated
San Mateo County and Menlo
Park
Focus Group with CBO 1: El February 26, 2025 10 particianis In-person Concilio Residents of North
Fair Oaks who drive
and use transit along
corridor
Focus Group with CBO 2: February 27, 2025 2 participants In-person Acterra Residents of
neighborhoods along
the El Camino Real
corridor
Listening Session #2 March 3, 2025 8 participants Virtual School administrators
Schools coordinators
• Advocacy group
members
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Event Date Number of Touchpoints Format
Virtual Community Meeting March 5, 2025 25 participants Virtual • Residents of
neighborhoods along
Selby Lane, Spruce
Avenue, and within
NFO
Technical Working Group March 6, 2025 9 participants Virtual Meeting #2 • Caltrans
• County staff
• City staff
Total Number of Touchpoints 216
Who we engaged with
(In-person and virtual engagement activities)
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45 5
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• School administrators, Safe Routes to Schools • Businesses • CBO Meetings • Advocacy groups
Chart 1: The number of touchpoints with individuals across all in-person and virtual engagement activities, broken down by audience type.
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Stakeholder Presentations
Staff also conducted a "road show" or series of presentations with committees and community councils representing the study area. These were intended to reach representatives of the broader community or users within the study area. The road show presentations details are summarized below. • Town of Atherton Transportation, Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Committee • Menlo Park Complete Streets Commission
• North Fair Oaks Community Council
• County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Redwood City Transportation Advisory Committee
• San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce - Transportation & Housing Committee The key takeaways are similar to feedback from the survey and engagement events; however key issues for specific communities varied. For representatives of areas surrounding the northern study area, committee members expressed concern about connectivity and ensuring effective transitions with adjacent facilities; there were also concerns about loss of parking with Concepts 1 & 3. For representatives of areas surrounding the southern study area, committee members echoed concerns about crossing El Camino Real and expressed support for prioritizing safety enhancements over removal of on street parking.
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Conclusions
The Town of Atherton deployed a variety of tactics to gather feedback from a broad range of people who travel along El Camino Real within the study area. The online survey was shared in the Town-wide newsletter, letters were sent to businesses directly, and focus groups were held to reach underserved communities. 55% of respondents to the survey and 80% of the attendees at the virtual community meeting were residents of the Town of Atherton.
Overall, there is widespread concern about the lack of sidewalks or narrow sidewalks. Many felt that proper sidewalks must be implemented to create safe conditions along El Camino Real. Participants repeatedly emphasized the necessity of a clear and consistent design throughout the corridor to enhance user experience and safety. While there was support for better pedestrian and cyclist facilities, there was also hesitation around trade-offs that might negatively impact traffic flow and vehicle mobility. Traffic congestion is a major concern. Many people are worried that the concepts 2 and 3 that propose removing vehicle lanes will make traffic worse introducing new conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Participants supported bike lane separation from traffic, but others would only use bike lanes if fully protected.
There was no single concept that rose prominently above the rest amongst the general public. When asked to rank each concept on a scale of 1 to 5 of "How well this design would meet their needs", Concept 2 had the highest average ranking of 3.01, but it is followed closely by Concept 1 with an average ranking of 2.99. The survey rankings for Concepts 1 and 2 were highly polarized, with participants divided between prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety and concerns about increased traffic congestion. When analyzing input from Atherton residents, Concept 1 received the greatest support, 42% indicating that it meets their needs through the survey. Concepts 2 and 3 received much lower support.
1. Concept 1 is the preferred alternative for those who are concerned that reducing lanes would create longer wait times, increase congestion during peak hours, and create unsafe driving conditions due to narrower lanes.
2. Many favored Concept 2 due to its enhanced safety measures for both cyclists and pedestrians, despite some concerns over its impact on traffic flow. This concept is considered essential for encouraging higher bike ridership among community members, especially families and inexperienced cyclists.
3. Concept 3 was seen as a compromise between competing values, but the design may be confusing for pedestrians, cyclists, and there is strong support for protected bike lanes.
Respondents found that switching from two-lane and three-lane sections in Concept 3 could be confusing for drivers.
There is a desire to improve infrastructure to address flooding and lack of drainage. This will also create safer conditions for people walking accessing transit shelters. Overall, there were many calls for improved lighting, protected crosswalks, and improved signage. The project team did not receive many comments or concerns explicitly about the removal of street parking. Several respondents noted that their support depended on additional data (e.g., traffic flow studies, pedestrian usage numbers).
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