Carly Cubberley, Engineering Project Manager at City of La Mesa, and Phil Kern, Principal Civil Engineer at STC Traffic, presented the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project. The Project is focused on the completion of gaps in the bike and pedestrian circulation networks along collector/arterial streets and other routes within the City of La Mesa in support of Climate Action Plan objects, community health, and active transportation goals. They are currently in the Planning phase and requests feedback from the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
The project conducted community engagement to receive feedback on the projects. West Group projects include La Mesa rail trail and multi-use path, Palm Avenue bike lanes, Pasadena Avenue/Collier/Mariposa Path, Gateside Road bike lanes and sidewalk. East Group projects include Lemon Avenue sidewalks and bike lanes, Jackson Drive bike lanes and sidewalks, La Mesa Boulevard bike lanes, and Garfield Street sidewalks.
Ricky Williams stated that he is thankful for the designs and asked what the next step and request is. Carly responded that the planning designs and community feedback will be presented to Council and next they would apply for grant funding for construction.
Jean-Guillaume Lonjaret, Ricky Williams, and Mary Nooristani stated they like the project, but would like to see more options for parking spaces to be removed.
Ricky Williams created a motion to support all La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections projects and alternatives, and to prioritize support for alternatives that provide safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.