Agenda packet — San Carlos City Council, April 28, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

Temporary Elements:
◆ Outdoor Dining Strips: Along both sides of the street, 8-footwide outdoor dining strips will offer temporary spaces for dining, creating a dynamic, social environment that supports local businesses and activates the streetscape. Outdoor dining can also expand to include the 5-foot tree strip zone if additional capacity is needed (see Figure 3.15)
◆ Festival and Market Arrangement: The street design for the 600 & 800 blocks of Laurel Street are configured to accommodate temporary events and festivals with space for 10- foot x10-foot booths along each side and a 20-foot clear zone in the center for pedestrian circulation and fire access (see Figure

3.16)
◆ Seasonal Public Art Displays: A rotating display of public art featuring local artists and sculptors will provide a platform for interactive education and place-making. These temporary installations will enhance the cultural identity of the space and foster community engagement.
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FIGURE 3.17 - 600 BLOCK OF LAUREL STREET AND NEW PLAZA
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EL CAMINO REAL-THE GRAND BOULEVARD
The design of El Camino Real, as illustrated in Figure 3.18, defines it as a multimodal regional corridor, aligned with the vision of the Grand Boulevard Initiative. The design strategy follows the grand boulevard character, featuring two travel lanes in each direction with a dedicated center turn lane along a landscaped median. It supports multimodal transportation by incorporating key elements such as protected bike lanes, widened sidewalks, and in-lane bus stops to offer a comprehensive multimodal experience. To achieve this, one of the three southbound lanes is removed, consistent with the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. On-street parking is maintained on the west side to ensure convenient access to businesses along El Camino Real.

Key Design Features:
◆ Dimensions: Building face-to-building face width:112 feet, and curb-to-curb width of 82 feet
◆ Travel Lanes: Two travel lanes in each direction, supported by a center turn lane to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, ensuring efficient vehicular operations.
◆ Widened Sidewalks: In accordance with the San Carlos
Zoning Ordinance, sidewalks are expanded to 20-feet on the west side with additional width created by building setbacks, offering a safer, more accessible environment for pedestrians, thereby enhancing the walkability of the corridor.
◆ Protected Bike Lanes: Each direction includes a 5-foot-wide protected bike lane, separated from vehicular traffic by a 3-foot buffer for added safety. This design supports both the Grand Boulevard Initiative and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan’s aim to foster a cyclist-friendly environment.
◆ Sidewalk Activation: Ground-floor uses along El Camino Real spill onto the sidewalks, contributing to a vibrant, interactive streetscape that promotes social engagement and bolsters local businesses on the west side.
◆ Parking: On-street parking is preserved on the west side of El Camino Real, supporting parking, delivery, and flexible pickup/drop-off functions, meeting the needs of businesses and visitors while maintaining accessibility along the corridor. ◆ Public Transit Integration: In-lane bus stops streamline transit operations by providing efficient, direct access for buses without impeding traffic. This feature supports multimodal transit options, improving connectivity and ease of movement for commuters and visitors.
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FIGURE 3.18 - PROPOSED STREET SECTION – EL CAMINO REAL
(LOOKING NORTH)
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ARROYO AVENUE
The design of Arroyo Avenue, as illustrated in Figure 3.19, follows the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, emphasizing a pedestrian and bicycle friendly character. It adheres to the proposals outlined in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan by converting it into a designated bike boulevard that leads to the Caltrain (Arroyo Avenue) underpass and connects to the East Side Innovation District. The Avenue comprises one travel lane in each direction and allows for shared use with bicycles. The cross-section features a wider, tree-lined sidewalk on the north side, which is designed to facilitate outdoor dining and enhance the pedestrian experience. In contrast, the south side features a narrower, tree-lined sidewalk along with on-street parking to accommodate parking needs.

Key Design Features:
◆ Dimensions: The total right-of-way is 50 feet with curb-to-curb width: 28 feet
◆ Travel Lanes: The design incorporates one travel lane, measuring 10 feet in width, in each direction to facilitate efficient vehicular movement.
◆ Widened Sidewalks: A 17-foot-wide sidewalk on the north side of the Avenue accommodates outdoor dining for existing businesses, while the south side features an 6-foot-wide sidewalk, ensuring ample space for pedestrian circulation.
◆ Some outdoor dining strips will have awnings to ensure comfort and use separation from the walking zone, while also maintaining visual coherence throughout the streetscape. 5-foot wide tree strips are designed adjacent to the pedestrian zone for shade and comfort.
◆ Bicycle Priority Avenue: Each direction includes a shared bike lane, reinforcing the Avenue’s designation as a bicycle priority corridor or “bike boulevard”. The narrower travel lanes, along with additional features, such as speed-calming measures and reduced posted speeds, enhance safety, and encourage cycling.

This configuration aligns with the objectives of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, promoting a cyclist-friendly environment. ◆ Parking: Existing on-street parking spots are retained on the south side of Arroyo Avenue, accommodating parking needs, delivery services, and flexible pick-up/drop-off operations to support local businesses and enhance accessibility.
◆ PUDO (Pick-up/ Drop-off): Delivery services, and flexible pick-up/drop-off operations to support local businesses and enhance accessibility.
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FIGURE 3.19 - PROPOSED STREET SECTION – ARROYO AVENUE
(LOOKING EAST)
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CHERRY STREET AND OLIVE STREET
The design of Cherry Street and Olive Street follow a bicycle and pedestrian friendly character. They share a similar cross-section featuring one travel lane in each direction, with on-street parking and tree-lined sidewalks on both sides. Their design enhances the pedestrian experience while also playing a key role in vehicular connectivity by providing access to nearby alleys. This connectivity supports local circulation and contributes to efficient traffic flow within the downtown core.

Key Design Features:
◆ Dimensions: The total right-of-way is 50 feet, with a curb-tocurb width of 38 feet. ◆ Travel Lanes: The design includes one travel lane in each direction, each measuring 11-feet wide, to ensure smooth and efficient vehicular movement.
◆ Sidewalks: A 6-foot-wide sidewalk on both sides provides adequate space for pedestrian circulation, promoting walkability and safety.
◆ Parking: On-street parking is incorporated to accommodate parking needs, deliveries, and flexible pick-up/drop-off operations, as illustrated in the plan (see Figure 3.10 and 3.11). This ensures convenient access to local businesses and services.
◆ Pedestrian experience: Tree grates are proposed to be evenly distributed in between every two street parking spaces. Those planters will have seatings facing sidewalks for people to pause and rest.
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FIGURE 3.20 - PROPOSED STREET SECTION – CHERRY AND OLIVE STREETS (LOOKING EAST)
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3.4 MID-LAUREL +

SOUTH LAUREL (SOLA)

NEIGHBORHOODS
With the shift in existing neighborhood density and characteristics from a busy commercial segment –north of Arroyo Avenue – to a quieter mixed-use residential zone – south of Arroyo Avenue --, Laurel Street along the Mid-Laurel and SoLa neighborhoods follows an adaptive design strategy. As illustrated in Figure 3.21, the Parkway Character (promoting green infrastructure and adaptive landscaping within the setback zones) balances traffic movement with green infrastructure and pedestrian-friendly features.

The design of Brittan Avenue plays a key role in strengthening regional traffic circulation while strengthening east-west bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, serving as a critical link in the transportation network. The characteristics of Laurel Street segments in Mid-Laurel and SoLA are detailed below:
900 BLOCK
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FIGURE 3.21 - MID-LAUREL AND SOLA (SOUTH OF LAUREL) ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN LAUREL ST.
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The Parkway Character on this segment
of Laurel Street is translated into green
spaces and green canopy cover, as
illustrated in Figure 3.22. This street also
highlights the ecological values of the
neighborhood, such as the Pulgas Creek
tributary running diagonally between Arroyo
Avenue and Morse Boulevard at the 900
block of Laurel Street. Green infrastructure
is proposed along the pedestrian sidewalk
together with other public amenities such
as benches, shades, and trash cans,
providing a comfortable pedestrian-walking
environment.

FIGURE 3.22 - SOUTH OF ARROYO STREET AXONOMETRIC
(SECTION CUT AT 900 BLOCK OF LAUREL)

LAUREL STREET, SOUTH OF ARROYO
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Permanent design elements:
◆ Entry plazas with seating at the Morse Boulevard intersection and the Brittan Avenue intersection are planted with accent trees (Golden Raintree or Crape Myrtle) and other street trees to provide shade and visual interest.
◆ A formalized planting strip in the sidewalk along the curb with context-appropriate trees (more visual screening and high water retention capacity) to enhance visual coherence.
◆ Ecological art crossing with floral motifs and special plaza paving at the 900 block of Laurel Street recognizing Pulgas Creek running underground. Raingarden and bio-swales for stormwater retention occur at the same crossing point. Sinuous benches are provided along the edge of the raingarden for resting and social activities.
◆ Street parking is located on either side of the street with some preserved to maintain the parking capacity.

Temporary design elements:
◆ Outdoor dining strips up to 8-feet wide are located along commercial/restaurant frontages. The landscape setback
characteristic of this south-of-Arroyo neighborhood can add to the Parkway Character by utilizing setbacks for additional planting or frontage patios for businesses.

BRITTAN AVENUE
The design of Brittan Avenue, as illustrated in Figure 3.23, reflects the objectives of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, positioning the Avenue as an important bicycle corridor connecting to the east side and to Old County Road, as well as its role as a regional connector that links San Carlos to the US-101 Highway and the broader Bay Area. The design emphasizes a balanced approach, accommodating both vehicular and bicycle traffic, and enhancing connectivity with the East Side Innovation District.
◆ Dimensions: The total right-of-way is 56-feet, with a curbto-curb width of 34-feet, offering ample space for multimodal transportation needs.
◆ Travel Lanes: One 11-foot-wide travel lane in each direction, along with 10-foot-wide center turn lane to facilitate efficient traffic flow and accommodate left turns, reducing congestion. ◆ Sidewalks: 6-foot-wide sidewalk on both sides of the Avenue, providing safe and accessible pathways for pedestrians. ◆ Bike Lanes: The design includes a dedicated 6-foot-wide Class II bike lane in each direction.

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FIGURE 3.23 - PROPOSED STREET SECTION – BRITTAN AVENUE
(LOOKING EAST)
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3.5 THE ALLEYS
The alleys in the downtown core serve a dual purpose: they provide access to surface parking and enhance pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connectivity. These alleys also play a crucial role in facilitating service access for local businesses. This section outlines key strategies for revitalizing the functionality of alleys, while also proposing design interventions aimed at improving user experience, such as enhancing lighting, incorporating landscaping, and integrating art elements to create more inviting and multi-functional spaces. 700 BLOCK (WEST) AS A MODEL
The 700 Block (West) alley serves as a model for successful alley configuration and provides 108 publicly accessible surface parking spaces. Accessible from Cherry and Olive Streets, this alley significantly enhances traffic connectivity in the area. Key strategies implemented, such as improved striping and marking of the alley, secondary business entrances, service and delivery access, and the strategic placement of trash enclosures, could be effectively replicated in the alleys on the east side of Laurel Street to optimize functionality and accessibility.

RE-ORGANIZED ALLEYS
The goal of the alley re-organization plan is to optimize existing parking resources and circulation as shown in Figure 3.4. The key strategies for reconfiguring these alleys include:
◆ Re-organization of Parking: The parking layout will be redesigned to balance both private and public spaces,
streamlining surface parking and facilitating smoother vehicular access to adjacent businesses. This will ensure that parking availability is optimized without compromising traffic flow. ◆ Screened Dumpsters & Equipment: To improve the aesthetic quality and functionality of the alleys, dumpsters and other service-related equipment will be consolidated into screened enclosures. This not only creates a cleaner environment but also enhances the organization of these essential service areas. ◆ Secondary Business Entrances: Enhancements to secondary entrances for businesses, particularly for restaurants, will improve accessibility for both patrons and service deliveries. Special attention will be given to ADA-compliant entrances, reflecting business owners’ feedback about the need for improved ADA parking, especially in the 700 block of Laurel Street’s east alley.

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3.6 MATERIALS PALETTE
Informed by community input and reflecting the desires of residents, this section delves into the material palette—including furnishings, lighting, pavement, and planting—that defines the distinct street characters outlined in earlier sections. Building on the street character typology, network recommendations, and public realm strategies discussed previously, this chapter focuses on how material choices contribute to a cohesive and culturally resonant streetscape.

The goal is to create a strong sense of community, honoring San Carlos’ cultural and natural heritage while celebrating its unique assets. Climate-resilient, California-native species are prioritized for the planting palette, ensuring that they thrive in high-traffic urban areas. Community feedback, particularly the enthusiasm for pollinatorfriendly plants, directly informs the selection of rain garden species.

Additionally, there is a strong preference for permeable materials and natural colors and textures, with an emphasis on durability and lowmaintenance design. Coherence in design language and a consistent color scheme are also key elements that the community values, shaping the overall aesthetic of the streetscape.
◆ Alley Activation through Placemaking: The alleys can be revitalized by incorporating placemaking elements that encourage pedestrian use and social interaction. This includes adding smallscale public art, decorative lighting, and greenery. These features will transform the alleys from purely utilitarian spaces into inviting pedestrian-friendly environments that contribute to the overall vibrancy of the downtown area.
◆ EV Charging Integrated Parking: To align with the project’s sustainability goals and accommodate increasing demand for electric vehicles, EV charging stations will be integrated into the re-organized parking layout. This will provide convenient charging access for EV users while maintaining the overall parking capacity.

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EL CAMINO REAL

GRAND BOULEVARD CHARACTER
El Camino Real will feature materials that reflect the scale and prominence of this important arterial as it defines the eastern edge of the downtown area. It is characterized by warm tone furnishing and paving, in the darker range of this color palette. Larger metal and natural stone components will be incorporated to convey a sense of civic formality and grandeur. Sample swatches and application examples are provided in Figure 3.24.

Summary of the key elements in terms of furnishing
and planting:
◆ Lighting Fixtures: Two-headed lighting fixtures in contemporary style will be implemented along medians and sidewalks of El Camino Real to enhance visibility, and aesthetic coherence of the existing streetscape. They will accommodate community banners for easy installation.
◆ General Street Trees: Quercus Virginiana ‘Sky Climber’ will provide an attractive upright form for the streetscape of El Camino Real. In its maturity, this species further ensures a stronger structural resilience to storm events.
◆ Median Planting: Platanus Racemosa ‘Roberts’ will provide great height and canopy appropriate to the Grand Boulevard Character. Additional benefits range from reduced maintenance costs to pruning frequency, low water use, and better rain interception during winter months.
◆ Entry Nodes Planting: Trees like Koelreuteria and the California-native Muskogee Crape Myrtle provide vibrant accent color and visual interests, marking the entry nodes to the Downtown Core. For Koelreuteria, subspecies “paniculata” has its bloom in yellow, while “elegans” has its flower in pink. ◆ Raingarden/ Bioretention planting: Carex Pansa, Achillea millefolium ‘Island Pink’, Iris Douglasiana, and Sesleria Autumnalis are recommended for bioretention benefits and as pollinator garden species.

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FIGURE 3.24 - MATERIAL & FURNISHING STRATEGY

FOR GRAND BOULEVARD (EL CAMINO REAL) AND CIVIC

CHARACTER (SAN CARLOS AVE, CHERRY STREET)
Pedestrian
Walkway
Material
Planting Strip Material
(Between the pedestrian
walkway & the edge of the
Streetscape Furnishing Material
(Benches, sculptural elements, signage, trash
can, street lights, etc.)
Pole Light
CIP Smooth
Concrete
Permeable
Concrete Paver
Tactile
Concrete Paver Natural Wood
Natural Stone
(Larger Blocks)
Metal with
Powdercoat Finish
Lighting Fixture Section View Gateway Monument
Application Examples:
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Sky Climber Southern Live Oak
Quercus Virginiana ‘Sky Climber’
Along El Camino Real streetscape,
for large scale and form
Sand Dune Sedge
Carex Pansa
Inside raingardens, grove understory
California Sycamore
Platanus racemosa ‘Roberts’
Along El Camino Real Median, for
scale and form
Island Pink Yarrow
Achilea millefolium ‘Island Pink’
Grove understory
Goldenrain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
At median + entry plaza, for accent
colors
Douglas Iris
Iris Douglasiana
Inside raingardens
Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’
At median + entry plaza, for accent
colors
Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria Autumnalis
Inside raingardens, grove understory
FIGURE 3.25 - PLANTING STRATEGY FOR GRAND

BOULEVARD CHARACTER (EL CAMINO REAL)
Raingarden Plants: Pollinator Garden Plants: California Native Plants:

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SAN CARLOS AVENUE
& CHERRY STREET

CIVIC CHARACTER
San Carlos Avenue and Cherry Street both serve as gateways to the downtown and as primary connector streets to the Civic Center. They share the same material palette with the Grand Boulevard Character, which is characterized by warm tones and a darker color palette (see figure 3.24). Larger metal and natural stone components will be incorporated to convey a sense of civic formality and grandeur.

Summary of the key elements in terms of furnishing
and planting:
◆ Lighting Fixtures: Two headed lighting fixtures in contemporary style will be implemented along medians and sidewalks to enhance visibility, aesthetic coherence with the rest of the streetscape design. They will also accommodate community banners for easy installation.
◆ General Street Trees: Quercus suber is suitable as the unifying street tree species with its upright branching structure, unique bark texture and broad canopy for shades.
◆ Entry Plaza Planting: Koelreuteria and the California-native Muskogee Crape Myrtle provide nice accent color and visual interests to mark the entry points into the street.
◆ Raingarden/ Bioretention planting: Carex Pansa, Achillea millefolium ‘Island Pink’, Iris Douglasiana, and Sesleria Autumnalis are recommended for bioretention benefits and as pollinator garden species.
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FIGURE 3.26 - PLANTING STRATEGY FOR CIVIC CHARACTER
(SAN CARLOS AVE AND CHERRY STREET)
Cork Oak
Quercus suber
Along streetscape, for shade and form.

Sand Dune Sedge
Carex Pansa
Inside raingardens, grove understory
Goldenrain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
At median + entry plaza, for accent
colors
Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’
At median + entry plaza, for accent
colors
Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria Autumnalis
Inside raingardens, grove understory
Raingarden Plants: Pollinator Garden Plants: California Native Plants:

Island Pink Yarrow
Achilea millefolium ‘Island Pink’
Grove understory
Douglas Iris
Iris Douglasiana
Inside raingardens
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600, 700 & 800 BLOCKS OF LAUREL STREET
+ HARRINGTON PARK & NEW PLAZA

PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE AND PLAZA

CHARACTER
The 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Laurel Street serve as the downtown’s social and business core and are distinguished by materials in warm tones and a lighter color palette, enhancing human scale and pedestrian-oriented experience of the public realm. The paving patterns incorporate greater variation to enrich the visual and tactile quality of the streetscape. Wooden elements are generously deployed into this character zone to create warm and inviting social atmosphere, highlighted by the custom benches and the pavilion structure at Harrington Park and the new plaza on the 600 Block of Laurel Street.

For more detailed sample swatches and application examples, see Figure 3.27.

Plaza Character (Harrington Park, Centennial Plaza and New Plaza) These spaces are the center of programmed activities. They will incorporate materials consistent with those used in the Laurel Street pedestrian promenade. Detailed sample swatches and application examples are provided in Figure 3.27.

Summary of the key elements:
◆ Lighting Fixtures: Types of lighting in this segment include smart light poles with Wi-Fi hotspot and charging outlets, Catenary lights above-ground and across some dining zones and plaza spaces, illuminated bollards, and strip lighting integrated with the site furnishing.
◆ General Street Trees: Platanus racemosa ‘Roberts’ provides an attractive visual presence with its pyramidal form and dense canopy during the hot season. As California-native species, they typically establish themselves at a fast rate and provide increased resilience over time.
◆ Entry Plaza Planting: Trees like Koelreuteria and the California-native Muskogee Crape Myrtle provide nice accent color and visual interests to mark the entry points into the street. ◆ Raingarden/ Bioretention planting: Quercus gambelii is an excellent riparian tree for the raingarden area, complimented by its golden fall foliage and high tolerance during the heavy wet-dry cycles. Carex Pansa, Achillea millefolium ‘Island Pink’, Iris Douglasiana, and Sesleria Autumnalis are recommended for bioretention benefits and as pollinator garden species. 11010 San Carlos Downtown Streetscape Master Plan

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Natural Wood
Natural Stone
(Smaller Blocks)
FIGURE 3.27 - MATERIAL & FURNISHING STRATEGY FOR
PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE AND PLAZA CHARACTER (600, 700,
AND 800 BLOCKS OF LAUREL STREET AND NEW PLAZAS)
Central Pedestrian
Promenade, Centennial Plaza,
Planting Strip and Sidewalk
Material
Planting Strip Material
(Between the pedestrian
promenade and the sidewalk)
Stage and
Seating Material
Streetscape
Furnishing Material
(Benches, sculptural elements,
signage, trash can, street lights, etc.)
Mural Art Pop Up Stores Geometric Paving
Pattern
Stage Canopy Sculptural Seating
Street Pole Light Light Fixture Section
View
Play Equipment
CIP Smooth
Concrete Stone Bricks
Permeable
Concrete Paver
Tactile
Concrete Paver
Colorful
Powdercoated
Metal
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FIGURE 3.28 - PLANTING STRATEGY FOR PEDESTRIAN
PROMENADE AND PLAZA CHARACTERS (600, 700, AND
800 BLOCKS OF LAUREL STREET AND NEW PLAZAS)
Western Sycamore
Platanus racemosa ‘Roberts’
Along streetscape, for shade, large
scale and form
Sand Dune Sedge
Carex Pansa
Inside raingardens, grove understory
Gambel Oak
Quercus gambelii
Inside raingardens, for accent color
and shade
California Fuchsia
Epilobium Canum ‘Everett’s Choice’
Inside raingarden
Goldenrain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata/ Koelreuteria
elegans
At median + entry plaza, for yellow/
pink accent colors
Douglas Iris
Iris Douglasiana
Inside raingardens
Muskogee Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Muskogee’
At median + entry plaza, for pink
accent colors
Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria Autumnalis
Inside raingardens, grove understory
Raingarden Plants: Pollinator Garden Plants: California Native Plants:
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MID-LAUREL AND SOLA

PARKWAY CHARACTER
Laurel Street along the Mid-Laurel and SoLa neighborhoods will transition into the Parkway Character, utilizing an earthy, lesssaturated color palette and more naturalistic materials such as drift wood to reflect the local ecological context. Detailed sample swatches and application examples are provided in Figure 3.29.

The Parkway Character focuses on diversifying the tree selections instead of having a unifying species for the entire linear planting strip.

Existing trees are kept integral as much as possible, with addition of new trees where shade is lacking, or where additional planting spaces are present such as in the bulb-outs and landscape setback zones. Trees with denser canopies and unique branching structures are preferred here, better adapting to the varying landscape set back nature of the street segment while providing visual screening for the residential and mixed-use buildings.

Summary of the key elements:
◆ Lighting Fixtures: Types of lighting implemented in this segment include single-headed light poles and tree lighting to provide softer illumination, and reduced glare. Dual-headed fixtures can be selectively installed at key intersections or neighborhood entry points for enhanced visibility.
◆ General Street Trees: A mix of native oak species is proposed such as Quercus suber, Quercus tomentella, and Quercus
engelmannii to create a diverse urban forest feel. Platanus racemose “Roberts’, Aesculus California, and Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius are proposed for landscape frontage areas.
◆ Raingarden/ Bioretention planting: Similar raingarden understory plants as specified in section 3.6.3 are deployed for resilience and habitat benefit.

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FIGURE 3.29 - MATERIAL & FURNISHING STRATEGY

FOR PARKWAY CHARACTER (LAUREL STREET,

SOUTH OF ARROYO AVENUE )
Natural Wood
Natural Stone
(Smaller Blocks)
Central
Pedestrian
Walkway
Material
Planting Strip Material
(Between the pedestrian walkway &
the edge of the sidewalk curb)
Streetscape
Furnishing Material
(Benches, sculptural elements,
signage, trash can, street lights, etc.)
CIP Smooth
Concrete
Permeable
Concrete Paver
Tactile
Concrete Paver
Metal with
Powdercoat
Finish
Wood Seating Creek Crossing Tree Lighting Street Pole Light Application Examples:
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FIGURE 3.30 - PLANTING STRATEGY FOR PARKWAY

CHARACTER (LAUREL STREET, SOUTH OF ARROYO AVENUE)
Mix of Native Oak Species
Quercus suber, Quercus tomentella, Quercus engelmannii
Along streetscape, for shade and form.

Sand Dune Sedge
Carex Pansa
Inside raingardens, grove understory
California Fuchsia
Epilobium Canum ‘Everett’s Choice’
Inside raingarden
California Sycamore
Platanus racemosa ‘Roberts’
At creek crossing, for scale and form.

California Buckeye
Aesculus Californica
Landscape frontage, for unique form
and texture.

Autumn Moor Grass
Sesleria Autumnalis
Inside raingardens, grove understory
Catalina Ironwood
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp.
aspleniifolius
Landscape frontage, for unique form
and texture.

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3.7 PUBLIC ART
Public art in the downtown streetscape
enhances the visual appeal and identity
of the area, creating a more inviting and
vibrant atmosphere. It fosters community
engagement by offering spaces for cultural
expression and interaction, making the
downtown experience more meaningful.

Additionally, public art can promote local
culture and history, contributing to a sense of
place and pride among residents and visitors.

According to community feedback, the
top three ways that the community wants
to experience art throughout downtown
San Carlos are through gathering spaces
(88%), murals (70%), and public streetscape
elements (61%). These findings highlight the
community’s desire for more engaging and
interactive public spaces that integrate art
into the fabric of downtown.

FIGURE 3.31 - ONLINE STREET CHARACTER SURVEY
RESULT – PUBLIC ART
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Recommendations to integrate public art in
the downtown core streetscape:
◆ More Platforms for Local Artists: The
city should provide more opportunities
for local artists and designers to exhibit
their work in seasonal art installations
throughout downtown. These flexible
exhibitions will enhance the cultural
vibrancy of the area while showcasing
local talent.
◆ Large Sculptures and Monuments:

The city should install larger sculptures
and monuments at key gateways and
intersections, such as the area across
from the San Carlos Caltrain Station
at El Camino Real and San Carlos
Avenue, as well as near Centennial
Plaza spaces. These installations can
serve as significant landmarks and
enhance the aesthetic appeal of these
vital pedestrian-oriented areas.
◆ Incorporating Cultural Elements: The
incorporation of cultural motifs, including
references to the city’s sister-city
concept, in public murals and surface
designs can help create a welcoming
and globally-minded atmosphere in
downtown. These artistic interventions
could be featured on walls, crosswalks,
entry plazas and other urban surfaces,
contributing to a more immersive and
meaningful streetscape experience.

Recommended locations for public art
installation:
◆ Street Intersections: Intersection at El
Camino Real and the Caltrain Station, at
San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street,
and at the mid-block crossing in the
900 block of Laurel Street are some of
the key nodes for installation of public
art such as sculptural gateway element,
surface paintings on walls or pedestrian
crossings.
◆ Plazas and Parks: Harrington Park
in the 700 block of Laurel Street, new
plaza at the 600 block of Laurel Street,
or Temporary Plaza near Bianchini’s
Market provide opportunities for
elevated public art experience with
murals, sculptures, and other painted
street furnishing with cultural and
ecological motifs.
◆ Along Sidewalks and Pedestrian
Strips: The entire 600, 700, and 800
blocks of Laurel Street can be closed
off from vehicular access on special
occasions to accommodate temporary
local artist exhibitions.
◆ Public Art Master Plan: Follow the City’s
Public Art Master Plan and consider
updates to reflect the City of San
Carlos’ unique identity, promote cultural
expression, and enhance the public realm
by integrating art into key civic spaces,
infrastructure, and community hubs.

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EL CAMINO REAL

SAN CARLOS

STATION
WALNUT ST.

SAN CARLOS AVE.CHERRY ST.OLIVE ST.
1100 BLOCK 1200 BLOCK
600 BLOCK 700 BLOCK
LAUREL ST.

The Public Realm Illustrative Plan
showcases how the proposed streetscape
and public space design elements, outlined
in the previous sections, come together to
create a cohesive and integrated downtown.

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FIGURE 3.32 - SAN CARLOS PROJECT AREA PUBLIC REALM
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3.8 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Green infrastructure will be incorporated throughout all street segments within the Project Area to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and provide key environmental benefits such as passive-cooling, carbon sequestration, and rainwater interception. The overarching goal is to foster a climate-forward, sustainable future that supports all living creatures co-existing in the urban system.

The downtown core area, along the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Laurel Street, follows the “Urban Garden Concept” featuring groves with flowering trees and raingardens. Those raingardens will both function as a passive recreation space for humans and a resilience apparatus for stormwater management. Tree grates are 5x5 feet and interconnected underground with expanded soil trenches to ensure better rainwater percolation and root growth.

The planting strips along El Camino Real will feature the same street planting pattern and strategies. Species such as Platanus Racemosa ‘Roberts’ are recommended as general street trees with their structural resilience against storms and great rainwater interception capacity during the winter months.

Laurel Street in the SoLa neighborhood (the 900 block of Laurel Street and beyond) will feature raingardens with more adaptive planting palette and forms to respond to the existing landscape setbacks. Instead of separated planting cells, a continuous green strip will be applied along the street

3.9 PARKING
To effectively evaluate the potential impacts of proposed streetscape changes, a comprehensive inventory and occupancy survey of all public and private on- and off-street parking spaces in the downtown area was completed. This assessment was carried out during midday, early evening, and late-night hours to gauge parking demand at various times of the day, including a special survey on Thursday, Saturday, and a Sunday during the Farmer’s Market.
◆ Parking Inventory: Over 3,100 on- and off-street parking spaces, private and public, were inventoried throughout the downtown area roughly bounded by El Camino Real, Holly Street, Elm Street, and Brittan Street.
◆ Occupancy Levels: High parking occupancy levels were noted in certain areas, such as the 600 and 800 blocks of Laurel Street and the public off-street lots on the 700 block of Laurel Street.

Conversely, areas like Walnut and Elm Streets, the SamTrans garage, Wheeler garage, and Caltrain lot exhibited sparse occupancy. On Thursday between 12-1 p.m., roughly 60% of all spaces were occupied, marking this as the peak parking period for the downtown as a whole.
◆ Impact of Streetscape Changes: The proposed streetscape changes will necessitate the removal of 47 on-street parking spaces on San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street. With a current total of 1,150 on-street spaces downtown, this removal represents a 4% reduction in available parking.
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◆ Available Parking During Peak Hour (Thursday, 12-1
p.m.): An analysis of peak parking demand reveals 73 empty parking spaces within one block of Laurel Street at peak hours, suggesting that sufficient parking is available for motorists, even with the removal of 47 spaces. Additionally, at least 144 empty public spaces were found in the Wheeler garage, along with another 29 spaces within the immediate Downtown core.
◆ Sufficiency of On-Street Parking: Generally, the on-street parking supply appears adequate to meet anticipated demand.

However, the accompanying Downtown Specific Plan will require the incorporation of parking management strategies to optimize parking use, enhance turnover, and improve availability for various users, including employees, residents, and patrons.
◆ Proposed Parking Management Strategies: Drawing on best practices from other communities, the parking management plan will explore a range of strategies, including regulation and pricing, shared parking opportunities, new parking sites, permitting and enforcement, and parking and transportation demand
management for new developments.
◆ Alignment with City Policies: The selection and implementation of these strategies will align with existing City policies, including those outlined in the General Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan. The City is also working on updating its Transportation Demand Management requirements, along with reforms to off-street and on-street parking regulations; the strategies in the Downtown Specific Plan align with this current work.
◆ Rationale for Space Removal: To create more sidewalk space, facilitate outdoor dining, and establish safe (protected) bicycle lanes, the removal of 47 spaces from the immediate downtown core (specifically the 1100 and 1200 blocks of San Carlos Avenue, the 600 block of Laurel Street, and the 800 block of Laurel Street) is deemed necessary. At peak parking hours, 73 empty spaces exist within one block of Laurel Street, complemented by 144 spaces in the Wheeler parking garage and another 29 spaces within the downtown core. While limited parking is available on the 600 and 800 blocks of Laurel Street and in the lots behind the 700 block, effective management strategies will be developed to promote turnover and designate spaces for those with mobility impairments. Furthermore, the addition of designated pick-up and drop-off zones will not significantly impede the implementation of the proposed street designs.

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3.10 DOWNTOWN UTILITIES

NETWORK
In 2022, the City initiated an assessment of existing public and private utilities within the San Carlos Downtown Specific Project Area. The assessment produced a study summarizing the general conditions, characteristics and planning level identification of potential upgrades.

Existing public utilities within the Study Area include:

TABLE 3.2
POLICY + IMPLEMENTATION MEASURE MATRIX (STREETS + PUBLIC SPACES)

OWNER SERVICE BASIS OF UNDERSTANDING
City of San Carlos Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drains GIS and Master Plan Documents California Water Service Water Service Service Area Maps Pacific Gas and Electric Electrical and Natural Gas Service Area Maps Comcast Telecommunications Service Area Maps
AT&T Telecommunications Service Area Maps
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POTABLE WATER
California Water Service (CalWater) has requested the City provide early information on any anticipated increase in demand to assess their system’s capacity adequately. Upgrades to the system will be coordinated between CalWater and the City’s planned street improvements.

WASTEWATER
The report indicates that all sanitary sewer pipelines should be increased to a minimum diameter of 8 inches, with additional upsizing needed for some lines to support future demands. The figure below is based on the City’s GIS data, showing that 6- and 8-inch diameter VCP pipelines on Laurel Street generally drain either northwest or southeast toward collector sewers located on cross streets or alleys.

A 2012 wastewater study that identified groundwater and stormwater intrusion into the sanitary sewer system. As such, the Downtown Specific Plan should assess the sewer system’s capacity to support additional growth, especially under wet weather conditions. Notably, the 2012 study did not cover all lines within the Project Area; those evaluated are represented by dark blue lines in the Figure 3.33, while light blue lines indicate pipelines generally less than 12 inches in diameter.

The 2012 report also suggests upgrades to the collection system along Arroyo and Brittan Avenues within the Project Area. Given current conditions, the existing 6- and 8-inch pipelines could be upsized to 8- and 10-inch pipes respectively, utilizing pipe-bursting techniques along the existing alignment.

Additionally, the City’s video inspections of the wastewater pipelines and manholes was conducted in 2013, and do not reflect the current condition of the infrastructure. Conducting a thorough assessment in line with National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) standards is recommended.

FIGURE 3.33 - 2012 WASTEWATER ANALYSIS
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STORMWATER
The report identifies that a portion of the Project
Area, particularly near Pulgas Creek, falls within
the FEMA-designated flood zones AO and AE,
indicating flood risk. Key insights include:
◆ Existing storm drainpipes within the area vary
in diameter from 12 to 18 inches, with some
locally reaching 24 to 27 inches. Generally,
an 18-inch diameter pipe is considered the
minimum size required to manage low flow
conditions. Despite this, small rain events
or incidental water releases, such as utility
breaks or hydrant flushes, are likely to exceed
the capacity of these systems.
◆ It remains unclear why 18-inch diameter
pipelines are inadequate for conveying low
flows, as noted in the report. Additionally, the
Study Area is mostly flat and at low ground
elevation relative to the Bay and is subject to
tidal influences and sedimentation. This results
in capacity limitations in the stormwater
conveyance system due to the tidal influence.

However, the City of San Carlos completed
a Storm Drain System Master Plan in 2017,
which outlines recommended upgrades to
several pipelines within the Project Area,
depicted in the Figure 3.35.

FIGURE 3.35 - 2017 STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN PIPELINE UPGRADES

WITH STUDY AREA
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ELECTRICAL
This Plan calls for developing electrical infrastructure to support street lighting, convenience outlets, and EV charging stations. All street lighting will adhere to the Illuminating Engineering Society’s guidelines for roadway lighting, ensuring uniform and consistent illumination standards. The lighting will utilize LED technology with a color temperature below 3,000 K and will be designed to minimize light pollution, adhering to dark sky guidelines.

Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers will be installed within the public right-of-way, generally operating on a 240-volt AC circuit at 40 amps and strategically placed throughout the streetscape , consideration should be given to the utilization of smart poles to limit above grade infrastructure. The City will collaborate with a charging station operator to manage and provide charging services.

The project will also install convenience outlets in plaza areas to support electrical needs for audio and video applications . Additionally, 240-volt outlets rated at 30 amps will be provided to support food vendors in designated locations.

The City will coordinate with Pacific Gas and Electric to install the main electrical services at various points within the project area, supplying feeder circuits for these electrical needs.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The project will provide internet access throughout the downtown area via wireless connections. This will be achieved by installing wireless repeaters on streetlights , ensuring consistent coverage with connection speeds of at least 100 Mbps.

Each repeater will connect to a single-mode fiber optic network linked to City Hall, supporting an Ethernet network operating at 10 Gbps.

This fiber optic network will be connected to the City’s main internet provider at City Hall through a dedicated, physically separate network connection.

COORDINATION WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES
The Downtown Specific Plan includes coordinating with public utilities serving the Study Area to determine capacity deficiencies in anticipation of additional development. As of the writing of this Streetscape Master Plan, no models have been created for the area, therefore a qualitative assessment will be conducted in collaboration with utility providers to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs. This information will facilitate the development of recommendations for pipeline and system upgrades, along with associated costs.
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FIGURE 3.36 - ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING CONDITIONS WITHIN

STREETSCAPE AND SPECIFIC PLAN STUDY AREA
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3.11 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
SURVEY CONSIDERATIONS:

Book B of Maps, recorded in 1888, established the property lines within the downtown core of the Study Area. The subdivision of blocks illustrated in Book 8 of Maps, pages 25 and 26, recorded on October 7, 1912, serves as the basis for property descriptions for many parcels. Final Map 2016-01, shown in Book 140, Page 93, addresses the right-of-way along San Carlos Avenue and the 600 block of Laurel Street, while another map clarifies a portion of the right-of-way on Laurel Street’s 700 block. These maps indicate that Laurel Street has a right-of-way width of 60 feet, as illustrated in the following figures.

It appears that some alleys and parking areas east of Laurel Street were recorded on the 1912 map. After reviewing property deeds, it seems these areas were expanded through dedications to the City of San Carlos during development. Limited recorded documents, such as survey records or parcel maps, were found within the Study Area, indicating that establishing the right-of-way necessitated the resolution and filing of Records of Survey with San Mateo County .

Numerous underground systems may require upgrades in conjunction with surface improvements. Understanding these needs, along with phasing and costs, is essential to ensure that streetscape enhancements are appropriately budgeted and can be implemented swiftly. Therefore, the following tasks are recommended for areas identified to receive streetscape improvements, as depicted in the sketch below.
◆ Coordinate with CalWater to determine which pressure zone will be appropriate for any future development within the Study area. ◆ CalWater has requested early notification and coordination as developments and street improvements projects are identified to determine system improvements required.
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FIGURE 3.37 - A PORTION OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 1888,
BOOK B OF MAPS AT PAGE 19 ILLUSTRATING ORIGINAL

PROPERTY LINES ALONG LAUREL STREET
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FIGURE 3.38 - A PORTION OF 1912

PARCEL MAP THAT SUBDIVIDED

PARCELS AND IS THE BASIS FOR

MANY PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
STUDY AREA.
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FIGURE 3.39 - EXCERPTS FROM
FINAL MAP 2016-01 BOOK 140 PAGE
93 THAT ILLUSTRATE THE RIGHT
OF WAY ALONG THE 600 BLOCK OF

LAUREL STREET AND SAN CARLOS
AVENUE.

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ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

WITHIN PROJECT AREA
As a part of this assessment, the follow documentation was developed to assess the existing infrastructure:
◆ Topographic Data Acquisition: Topographic data was acquired using area photogrammetry techniques based on NAVD88 and NAD83. An orthorectified photograph was obtained within the specified boundary, and detailed topography was created to illustrate the locations of buildings, sidewalks, streets, and tree canopies. This data was supplemented with field surveying to collect the building faces at key locations, as canopies may obscure their locations. If future projects progress, the collected data can be extended.
◆ Right-of-Way Confirmation: The right-of-way for the 600 and 700 blocks of Laurel Street was confirmed per the recorded final maps, and the right-of-way along the 800 block of Laurel Street will be resolved. A Record of Survey was filed with San Mateo County for this resolution.
◆ Utility Systems Mapping: As-built records of all utility systems were acquired, and their locations were plotted on the topographic map. The locations of utility infrastructure were confirmed through Underground Service Alert markings, as well as the locations of surface appurtenances within the detailed study area.
◆ Infrastructure Measurement: The rim and invert of storm drain and sanitary sewer infrastructure within the detailed study area was measured.

To complete the assessment existing infrastructure the following should be completed:
◆ Video Inspection: A video inspection of wastewater and storm drain pipelines, manholes, and inlets will be completed within the entire Project Area to document current conditions.

Once the location and phasing of the streetscape are formally defined, the City could initiate the collection of design-level topographic data for surface elevations and site features. Depending on the final surface of the street, a high-definition scan of the corridor may be recommended. Finally, identifying utilities within the project area through ground-penetrating radar and potholing is advisable. 132132 San Carlos Downtown Streetscape Master Plan

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FIGURE 3.40 - EXCERPT FROM THE 777 WALNUT CREEK
CONDOMINIUMS FINAL MAP SHOWN IN BOOK 140 PAGE
61 OF MAPS ILLUSTRATING PARTIAL RESOLUTION OF THE
700 BLOCK LAUREL STREET’S RIGHT OF WAY.

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3.12 WAYFINDING
The wayfinding strategy for the Downtown San Carlos Streetscape Master Plan builds upon the city’s existing wayfinding project’s objective to help drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians get around our city in the most efficient way possible. The signage system is proposed to help direct people to downtown, public parking, the Caltrain station and other important locations in San Carlos.

The wayfinding signage are categorized as:
◆ Gateway Wayfinding
◆ Placemaking Wayfinding
◆ Pedestrian Directional Wayfinding
◆ Bicycle Directional Wayfinding
◆ Vehicular Directional Wayfinding
◆ Kiosk Directory Signs
GATEWAY WAYFINDING:

Gateway wayfinding for Downtown San Carlos is essential for creating a welcoming entry point that enhances visitor orientation, reinforces local identity, create sense of arrival as people enter the heart of the city.

Aligning with the gateway wayfinding project, the Streetscape Master Plan considers the gateway wayfinding typology in Figure 3.41 Gateway treatments could be introduced at the following major gateways to enhance the sense of arrival.
◆ In the sidewalk zone at the intersection of El Camino Real and San Carlos Avenue, a major access point to the downtown. ◆ In the sidewalk zone at the intersection of El Camino Real and Arroyo Avenue, a bicycle and pedestrian connector between the East-side Innovation District and the Downtown Core.
◆ In the sidewalk zone at the intersection of El Camino Real and Brittan Avenue, which serves as a critical connector for regional traffic and east-west bike and pedestrian pathways.

The propose d strategy for the intersection of El Camino Real and San Carlos Avenue is illustrated in Figure 3.42. A vertical monument could be introduced on the either side of the San Carlos Avenue to mark the sense of arrival into the downtown Can Carlos and beyond.

The inclusion of murals, sculptures, or thematic art at these intersections will heighten the aesthetic appeal while enhancing the functional aspect of wayfinding.
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FIGURE 3.41 - GATEWAY WAYFINDING TYPOLOGY (Source: City of San Carlos Wayfinding Plan) FIGURE 3.42 - GATEWAY STRATEGY FOR THE INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL AND SAN CARLOS AVENUE, A MAJOR ACCESS POINT TO THE DOWNTOWN.

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PLACEMAKING
WAYFINDING:

Standardized Signage for placemaking will be
strategically placed throughout the downtown
core to guide both pedestrians and drivers
efficiently. These signs will maintain a
cohesive visual language to create sense of
belonging in the downtown core.

Placemaking signs, in the form of a street
light pole banner are recommended at
strategic locations on San Carlos Avenue,
Laurel Street, Arroyo Avenue, Brittan
Avenue and community destinations in the
Project Area as illustrated in the Figure

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PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL

WAYFINDING
Pedestrian directional wayfinding
provides clear guidance for navigating key
destinations, improving accessibility and
enhancing the downtown experience from
pedestrian point-of-view. Strategically placed
at key intersections including the intersection
of San Carlos Avenue and Laurel Street, at
the Caltrain station and along Laurel Street,
it ensures seamless movement and easy
access to major civic and recreational sites
as illustrated in Figure 3.44.

FIGURE 3.44 - PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL WAYFINDING STRATEGY FOR THE PROJECT AREA. (Source: City of San Carlos Wayfinding Plan)

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