HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2026-04-28_11c_Supplemental 1MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/
City Clerk
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DATE:
Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 11.c – Halcyon Complete Streets Project Pre-Bid
April 28, 2026
Attached is correspondence received for the above referenced Item.
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From: Peter Williamson <
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 9:17 PM
To: Halcyon < ; City Council
<citycouncil@arroyogrande.org>; cityclerk@arroyogrande.org; Matt Downing
<mdowning@arroyogrande.org>; Jessica Matson <jmatson@arroyogrande.org>; Bill Robeson
<brobeson@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: Public Comment: 11C Halcyon Complete Streets
Dear Council Members,
I'm providing a comment for the Halcyon Complete Streets agenda item. I’m writing remotely
from Disneyland — a place where thousands of people willingly get out of their cars and
experience their environment on foot because it feels safe, comfortable, and designed for
them. It’s a reminder that when a place invites people to walk, they do, and they spend more
time and money in the surrounding environment.
The design before you moves Halcyon in this direction. The road diet, continuous sidewalks,
and protected bike facilities are practical, evidence‑based tools that will make this corridor
safer and more predictable for everyone who uses it. These are real, tangible improvements on
a street that has seen too many severe crashes.
As the project moves into construction, I encourage consideration of a small, low‑cost
enhancement that reflects how residents already use the corridor: a mid‑block “Yield to
Pedestrians — California Law” sign at the Bennett crossing. This location is important for
Safe Routes to School and for access to our regional transit connection. A simple in‑street
yield sign naturally narrows the roadway, reduces vehicle speeds, and improves safety without
requiring redesign.
Other California cities routinely add these kinds of minor safety treatments late in design or
even during construction. San Luis Obispo added in‑street yield signs on Broad Street near
school routes; Santa Barbara added similar treatments on Milpas during construction staging;
and Paso Robles added a mid‑block yield sign on Creston Road after identifying a student
desire line. These are normal, inexpensive adjustments that respond to real‑world behavior.
The Halcyon project is a major step forward for our community. Please consider small,
targeted safety opportunities along the way.
Thank you for your work on this important corridor.
Sincerely,
Peter Williamson Halcyon Triangle Resident