The City of Woodlake constructed a single-lane roundabout at the Castle Rock Street and Sierra Avenue intersection. As the Woodlake community grew, the original intersection became congested with school, recreation, and residential traffic. This $3.1 million project was paid for by Measure R, CMAQ, and LSRP funds and included the roundabout, curb, gutters, ramps, sidewalks, streetlights, paving, on-street parking, landscaping, irrigation, sewer system, and storm drain improvements. 

The Castle Rock & Sierra Roundabout achieved the City’s objectives to relieve traffic congestion, increase bike/pedestrian safety, and provide adequate ADA accessibility. Added benefits of the project included improved air quality for nearby residents, park users, and elementary school students. Landscaping additions to the corners and center of the roundabout beautified the area for the growing number of residents and travelers who will pass through the intersection in the coming years. The City transformed an inadequate intersection into a roundabout that addressed basic transit needs while creating an aesthetic that reflects the City staff’s dedication to their community. 

The Visalia Road Improvement Project Phase I consisted of road improvements between Jacob Place and Orange Avenue. The scope included the total reconstruction of the existing roadway, new curb and gutter, landscaped medians, entrances into businesses, sidewalk, signing and striping, and modifications to the existing signal at Belmont Road.  This $4.3 million was part of the City of Exeter’s sweeping Visalia Road Improvement Project that addresses community safety and operational needs. 

Years of wet winters and hot summers took a toll on the road’s original pavement, making it unpleasant for travel. The road was not fully ADA accessible and wasn’t inviting or conducive to pedestrian traffic, negatively impacting local businesses. The project design addressed each of these areas with added considerations for improving traffic circulation and providing a fresh, inviting thoroughfare through the City. The completed project met local and regional active transportation goals and will increase the economic viability of the area.

The City of Farmersville’s South Farmersville Boulevard Project is a pedestrian and bicycle improvement project, as well as a transit project. The Project improves pedestrian and bicycle safety by addressing deficiencies near places of employment, schools, and neighborhoods.

The Project’s location is South Farmersville Boulevard, the main north-south arterial in the City, and extends from just south of Visalia Road to the southern City limits, approximately ½-mile. The Project is in the direct vicinity of Snowden Elementary (approximately 450 students in grades 2 and 3). Roy Park and a senior housing community are also adjacent to the Project, as well as commercial and residential uses. A lack of contiguous sidewalks at this location forced students and others, including seniors, into the street or shoulder with no vehicular separation such as a raised curb. There were a narrow shoulder and no safe clearance for pedestrians or bicycles.