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FN City of Santa Ana I First Street Multimodal Corridor <br /> Technical Memorandum <br /> Overall Corridor Conditions <br /> Pedestrian and bicycle conditions along First Street reveal significant safety and accessibility <br /> challenges, with gaps in infrastructure, inconsistent facilities, and environmental factors that <br /> collectively create barriers to safe and comfortable travel for all users. The following <br /> observations highlight opportunities for improvement in the redesign of First Street. <br /> Street Conditions <br /> • Continuous sidewalk access on both sides of the street. <br /> • High frequency of driveways with no clear ADA pathway. <br /> Bicycle Facilities <br /> • No existing bicycle facilities provided. <br /> • Posted speed limits (40-45 mph)have proven fatal for cyclist/vehicle collisions. <br /> • Predominance of sidewalk cycling impacts pedestrians. <br /> • No bike-protected intersections at key north/south wheel facility connections (Bristol <br /> Street, Flower Street, Ross Street, Standard Avenue, Grand Avenue, Tustin <br /> Avenue). <br /> • Need connections to other bike routes, safe crossings under Metrolink & over <br /> freeway. <br /> Intersections&Controlled Crossings <br /> • Signalized crossings are infrequent (16 traffic signals along the 3-mile corridor) and <br /> often located far apart (approximately 1 mile west of Main Street and approximately <br /> 0.25 mile east of 1-5). <br /> • Long distances between north-south signalized crossings (typically 1/2-mile). <br /> • Major intersections with long crossing distances (100-140 feet). <br /> • Marked crosswalks are not high-visibility continental type. <br /> • Directional curb ramps (single ramp)are unsafe at intersections with large curb radii <br /> & high turning speed. <br /> • Dangerous jaywalking near activity hubs with vulnerable populations. <br /> • No protected bicycle intersections. <br /> Climate Impact <br /> • Extreme weather threatens people with disabilities. <br /> • Existing tree canopy is inconsistent. <br /> • Limited access to shade & seating. <br /> • Surrounding hardscape, landscape&buildings affect pedestrian comfort. <br /> 9 <br />