Project Overview
During the 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding cycle, residents from the Glendale area submitted a plan for a pedestrian safety study to be performed on California Avenue at the Glendale Drive and Concord Street intersections.
In May 2023, the study team collected traffic data, crash history, bus ridership, and observed the intersections at different times of the day. From the collected information, the team came up with ideas to improve safety and convenience for pedestrians along California Avenue. The ideas include:
- Improved street lighting
- A new median to provide pedestrian refuge when crossing California Avenue
- Bulbouts at the intersections to shorten the crossing distance on California Avenue
- Wider sidewalks on California Avenue to create more space for pedestrians
For more details on the information the study team collected, read the final report for the study.
In the Fall of 2023, the project team asked for feedback about the three alternatives during a resource fair at Mountain View Elementary School and the parents’ meeting at Glendale-Mountain View Community Learning Center. The project was also presented at the Glendale Community Council and there was an online survey.
Based upon feedback from the online survey and at in-person events, Alternative #3 had the most votes, followed by Alternative #1. Glendale residents applied for 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program funds to build Alternative #3 and the project was funded in Fall 2024. Construction is anticipated in 2025 or 2026. Stay tuned—updates will be shared as more details become available!
Design Concepts
The draft designs are divided into three proposed plans shown below.
Timeline
Spring 2023: Pedestrian safety study completed
Summer 2023: Conceptual design finalized and public comment period held
Fall 2023: Submitted for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding
Fall 2024: Project successfully funded
2025 or 2026: Construction anticipated—stay tuned for updates as details are finalized!
Contact Us
Project Manager | Jenna Simkins
Email | jenna.simkins@slc.gov
Phone | 385-414-0843