Francisco Boulevard East Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement Project
About
Project Goals:
The project includes implementing a mid-block pedestrian crossing on Grand Avenue, between Second Street and Francisco Boulevard East.
Improvements will include the installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) and a pedestrian refuge island.
Budget:
| Design Cost | $96,693 |
| Construction Cost | $637,540 |
Project Funding Sources:
| Funding Source | Amount |
| Total Project Budget | $734,233 |
| Canal Alliance (via Funding Agreement) | $325,326 |
| CDBG grant (Canal Alliance) | $122,875 |
| City Fund 206 | $86,032 |
| TDA grant (City) | $25,000 |
| TFCA grant (City) | $175,000 |
Overview:
Canal Alliance relocated their headquarters onto a property on the west side of Grand Avenue and to the south of San Rafael Creek. As a result, this building will generate pedestrian traffic between the Canal neighborhood and the new location. The closest pedestrian crossing is at Second Street, to the north of the new facility, which causes pedestrians to walk about 500 feet north, cross Grand Ave at the signal, and then walk 500 feet south.
To accommodate the increase in pedestrian traffic between the Canal neighborhood and the new building, Canal Alliance has proposed a mid-block pedestrian crossing on Grand Avenue, between Second Street and Francisco Boulevard. This crossing will include a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) and a pedestrian refuge island in the central median. Currently, the construction project has been awarded to Mike Brown Electric Co. and construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025.
Timeline:
| Final Design | August 2024 – September 2024 |
| Bid Advertisement & Award | September 2024 – December 2024 |
| Construction (Activate HAWK) | September 15, 2025 - Winter 2025 |
| Construction (Slurry & Thermoplastic Striping) | Spring 2026 |