Key Initiative

A Focus on Balance and Complete Neighborhoods

The plan emphasizes the creation of complete streets that are not only functional for cars but also safe for pedestrians and bicyclists. These streets are designed to encourage walking, biking, and transit use, which aligns with the goal of multi-modal connectivity. 

Multi-modal connectivity means having various convenient and accessible transportation options that work together efficiently.  It means being able to move around using different options like walking, biking, public transit, cars, and ride-sharing.

Specific emphasis is placed on ensuring safe routes to school and connectivity to essential services.

Infrastructure and Safety Investments

West Development Area (DA-1 and DA-2), are expected to undergo significant investments in sidewalks and safe pedestrian crossings to improve accessibility and safety for residents.

Prioritizes the installation of crosswalks and other pedestrian infrastructure in neighborhoods that have historically been under served. Safe streets are vital to reducing traffic-related collisions and fostering a safer environment for children, residents, and commuters

Provisions to address existing infrastructure deficiencies, particularly in areas that have lacked sufficient pedestrian and bicycling facilities. This includes enhancing public transit access, ensuring safe walking paths, and connecting key activity centers to residential areas.

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Project Goals 

Enhancing Access: Improve access to services and employment opportunities for residents in West Fresno. 

Infrastructure Improvements: 

  1. HAWK Crosswalks: Increase pedestrian safety, especially for school- aged children. 
    • What is a HAWK?  A HAWK is a high-intensity activated crosswalk. HAWK signals are activated by pedestrians pushing a button and only operate when a pedestrian is present. They add pedestrian safety measures on busy streets making them safer and more convenient.
  2. Sidewalks and Urban Greening: Up to 8,000 linear feet of new sidewalks with tree planting and landscaping. 
  3. Bike Racks: Install 20 bike racks throughout the area, featuring locally designed community-themed art.

Project Timeline 

Phase 1: Planning (December 2024 - June 2025): 

Phase 2: Design, Construction, and Installation (June 2025 - April 2028): 

Ongoing Activities: 

An Image of the project area which extends from Shaw down to Belmont vertically and from Grantland to West horizontally with the horizontal direction stopping at the 99
Project Area

A Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP)

In Partnership with:

Environmental Justice and Transportation Equity in West Fresno
Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division
California Air Resources Board
California Climate Investments
Fresno FAX

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