Grand Avenue Paving Project

A Cal Poly Urbanist who likes the project overall, urging parking-protected bike lanes instead of painted buffered lanes, clearer driveway markings, and more permanent concrete features.

A senior resident and cyclist who applauded the effort but questioned whether the design was reviewed by recognized safety experts, citing Virginia Tech research showing painted bike lanes can increase passing speeds; urged a safer, less stressful design while still on paper.

Another Cal Poly Urbanist who praised the project and making the pilot permanent, but questioned why flex posts were chosen over real protective barriers given similar barriers installed on the Toro Greenway.

A former Cal Poly freshman who lived on Slack Street and witnessed the scooter crash; supports the project and future considerations, recommends prioritizing ADA ramps and lighting if the budget tightens, and suggests eliminating long right-turn slip lanes.