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First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study February 17, 2026 Page 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND KEY FINDINGS A walk audit was conducted, along with traffic modeling, origin-destination travel pattern analysis, safety analysis, and an in-depth assessment of existing pedestrian, bicycle, and transit conditions to establish the existing conditions of the First Street corridor. An equity assessment was also completed as part of this analysis. The following presents a high-level overview of the existing conditions analysis. Additional information, including methodology, data, and other detail can be found in the Technical Memorandum (Exhibit 2). Key multimodal findings include: • Continuous sidewalks exist, but widths are often constrained and crossings are infrequent; • No continuous, protected bicycle facilities currently exist, resulting in widespread sidewalk riding; • Posted speeds of 40-45 mph are incompatible with the surrounding land uses and pedestrian activity; • Signalized crossings are spaced far apart, creating barriers between north—south neighborhoods; • Existing tree canopy is inconsistent with limited access to shade; • Bus stops lack dedicated shelter lighting, wayfinding signage, and real-time arrival displays; • Pedestrian and bicycle crashes account for approximately 23% of all reported collisions—significantly higher than typical for similar arterials. Figure 3: Key Findings • �olii�iona 0 O onrirrA sw 92J73 " Walking 250+ Bikes per 30%of Trips Day Travel E/W Along Corridor 85%on Sidewalk 071! Key findings from the existing traffic operations analysis include: • Daily traffic volumes generally operate at level of service (LOS) C or better; • Intersections operate at LOS D or better under existing conditions; • Excessive speeds outside peak hours are common and strongly correlated with severe crashes.