Questions and answers
What is the difference between floating and curbside parking?
Floating means vehicles can park next to the vehicle traffic lane with the bike lane along the curb.
Curbside means vehicles can park along the curb with the bike lane along the vehicle traffic lane.
What is a parking protected bike lane?
In this arrangement, parked cars – located in a floating parking lane – act as a protective buffer between the vehicle traffic lane and the bike lane.
Is it possible to have a two-way cycle track along one side of the road, instead of a one-way cycle track?
A two-way cycle track introduces more complexity and more potential conflicts between vehicles and bicycles. Two-way cycle tracks are typically used when the road is narrower. This is not the case for Pauline, so staff did not recommend it.
Will bus stop locations along Pauline Blvd. be impacted by this project?
Yes. The number of stops will remain the same, but locations may change.
Will any street trees be impacted by this project?
No street trees are currently planned to be removed. However, some trimming will be required to provide 18 ft clearance above the pavement.
Will any storm drainage updates be made during this project?
Most catch basins will be replaced within the limits to a 2 ft diameter structured with a sump to catch sediment before it enters the storm pipes. Catch basin leads will be replaced up to the storm sewer Maintenance Hole. *This last sentence has engineering language we should revise.
Ideally, which side of the street would be best to put the parking, why?
This is partially up to the residents in the area via the poll. Other factors will be involved in the final determination. City Parks is in favor of parking along the south side along the park frontage. *We can't say it's up to residents, but there are other considerations. We should simply say, “We are considering various parking options and gathering input from residents as well as the city Parks and Recreation staff due to the park frontage involved."
Will more parking signage be added to the street to make parking expectations clearer?
Limited parking and no parking signs can be added along the project limits and west beyond Seventh.
After public input is gathered for this project via the online survey, when will design options be shared with the public?
When the design is 80% complete staff will be able to share it, which should be in mid-August.
