University Avenue Grand Corridor Pilot Project
Summary
The council rejected the contract amendment for the University Avenue pilot design after members worried it would just funnel cut-through traffic onto neighborhood streets. Staff will do more outreach before the question returns.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amendment would have raised the design contract to $2,040,450.
If ultimately built, cyclists and pedestrians on University Avenue would gain a safer corridor.
Residents on Pulgas, Bay Road, and Embarcadero could absorb displaced cut-through traffic.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The council rejected the contract amendment for the University Avenue pilot design after members worried it would just funnel cut-through traffic onto neighborhood streets. Staff will do more outreach before the question returns.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
A Measure AA-funded plan to remake University Avenue with protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and better crossings. The council picked the two-lane 'Vision B' for design while keeping a one-lane road diet pilot on the table.
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