City Council and Authorities Concurrent
October 22, 2024

Attachment 6
Potential Benefits Summary – Walsh Avenue
Existing Conditions/No Build
Four Lanes, Protected/Buffered Bikeway, Remove Parking
Four Lanes, Protected/Buffered and Parking Protected Bikeways, Remove Parking on One Side Two Lanes, Parking Protected Bike Lanes, Center Turn Lane Yes
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Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Benefits for Bicyclists
Adds a bicycle facility
Provides physical separation between traffic and bicyclists Encourages bicyclists to not ride on sidewalks
Provides consistent clear visibility of bicyclists
Allows bicyclists to maneuver around debris
Allows bicyclists to make mid-block turns
Benefits for Drivers
Maximizes roadway and intersection capacity
Potential to significantly reduce vehicle collisions
Adds a turn lane for safer turning maneuvers
Benefits for Community and Residents
Reduces VMT
Maintains existing on-street parking capacity
Encourages slower automobile speeds
Does not increase pedestrian mid-block crossing demand
Maintains existing residential trash collection plan
Does not require construction funding