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Belle Haven Traffic Calming Study
The Belle Haven neighborhood is defined as the area bounded by Willow Road on the East, the Dumbarton Rail Corridor on the north, and U.S. 101 on the South.
The City is conducting a traffic calming study to address cut-through traffic concerns in the Belle Haven neighborhood through the use of traffic calming measures.
Project description
The City is conducting a traffic calming study to address cut-through traffic concerns in the Belle Haven neighborhood through the use of traffic calming measures.
Typically, cut-through traffic refers to trips generated outside of a predefined area and traveling through to a destination outside of the area. To counter this type of driving behavior, traffic calming measures such as education, enforcement and physical structures are often recommended and implemented as possible solutions.
Project history
Due to increased congestion on Bayfront Expressway and Willow Road, the Belle Haven neighborhood is experiencing increased cut-through traffic. As part of its Campus Expansion project approvals, Facebook is required to fund a neighborhood traffic calming plan for the Belle Haven neighborhood to reduce cut-through traffic.
On May 25, 2017, the City hosted a community meeting at the Menlo Park Senior Center. The feedback from the community identified a need for action to relieve the neighborhood cut-through traffic in lieu of more public meetings to describe the issues. As a result, the City reached out to qualifying consultants and reached an agreement with Parisi Transportation Consulting for the development of the Belle Haven Traffic Calming Study.
On July 11, 2018, the Complete Streets Commission and participating residents reviewed and provided feedback on a draft Belle Haven Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan and its implementation process. After a productive discussion with the Commission and residents, the Commission recommended to continue to work with the neighborhood to develop a final draft plan with one set of recommendations and present it at a future Complete Streets Commission meeting.
Next steps
Staff will be displaying the recommended Belle Haven Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan on large poster boards at the following locations until September 30, 2018:
- Menlo Park Senior Center, 100 Terminal Ave.
- Belle Haven Branch Library, 413 Ivy Drive
- Neighborhood Service Center, 871 Hamilton Ave.
Staff anticipates collecting these boards on October 1, 2018, incorporating any additional feedback, and bringing the final plan to the Complete Streets Commission in late 2018 and subsequently to the City Council for final approval in late 2018 or early 2019.
Upcoming meeting
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Complete Streets Commission meeting |
TBD |
Past activities
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 25, 2017 6-8 p.m. |
Community Meeting #1 Presentation |
Menlo Park Senior Center Ballroom 110 Terminal Ave. |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2017 |
City Council-approved scope of work Staff report |
City Council Chambers 701 Laurel St. |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7 p.m. |
Complete Streets Commission meeting - reviewed draft plan Staff report Presentation Draft plan |
Menlo Park Senior Center Ballroom 110 Terminal Ave. |