Lincoln Ave. Corridor Safety Improvements Project

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Project Goals: 

The project includes intersection safety improvements at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue and Wilson Court and Lincoln Avenue and Brookdale Avenue.

Proposed improvements are expected to include the installation of rapid rectangular flashing beacons, high-visibility crosswalk striping, curb extensions, and accessible curb ramps.

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Overview:  

Lincoln Avenue is a two to three lane arterial roadway that carries local and regional traffic through San Rafael. During the PM peak hour, Lincoln Avenue is a reliever route to northbound Highway 101, which runs parallel to the east.

The City is committed to safety, and in April 2024, the City Council adopted the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). This plan identifies high-collision locations and outlines strategies to improve safety for all users. Additionally, in 2018, Lincoln Avenue was evaluated as part of the Marin County Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR), a data-driven safety evaluation of Marin County’s non-state arterial and collector roadway networks for all modes. The intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Brookdale Avenue and Lincoln Avenue at Wilson Court were both prioritized as key neighborhood connections to SMART and nearby schools.

Adopting the LRSP also strengthens the City's ability to secure funding for safety improvements. As a result, the City was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) state grant to implement safety upgrades at both Lincoln Avenue and Wilson Court, as well as Lincoln Avenue and Brookdale Avenue. To comply with grant state guidelines, the City followed a strict procedure to hire a design consultant for the project. At the moment, the City has selected a preferred design consultant, and the design phase began in early January 2025.

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