|
|
|
Uploaded: Friday, August 24, 2007, 5:00 PM
Council wavers on Mayfield tunnel
|
| A long tunnel under Central Expressway could connect 495 homes at 100 Mayfield Avenue to the San Antonio train station, but concerns raised about women's safety in the tunnel could kill the project.
Despite those concerns, the council voted on Tuesday to spend $75,000 for a feasibility study.
"A lot of people seem to be afraid of a long tunnel," said council member Jac Siegel, who said he was hesitant about spending millions for a project "that may not yield anything." Council member Tom Means said he also was leaning against the idea.
Mayor Laura Macias was its biggest proponent, saying the city should take its commitment to transit-oriented development very seriously, even if it means building a bridge over Central Expressway instead. However, she said, the bridge is an idea no one has expressed interest in. — Daniel DeBolt Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
|
|
| Comments
|
Posted by eric, a resident of another community, on Aug 29, 2007 at 5:11 pm Palo Alto has many such tunnels-- has anyone from the city been in touch with PAPD to see if these safety concerns are real or not?
|
|
Posted by Matt, a resident of the The Crossings neighborhood, on Aug 30, 2007 at 1:00 pm Palo Alto has one really old pedestrian tunnel under El Camino between Page Mill Road and Sheridan Avenue. It has been closed for years due to safety and vandalism concerns. It also doesn't meet ADA requirements.
I think a new tunnel under Central Expressway could still be feasible. I would use it if it were built. We currently cross on our bikes at the light just north of there. Today my son didn't stop early enough and a speeding car honked at him. I think it is a dangerous crosswalk. Cars really speed by only inches away from the sidewalk ramp.
|
|
|
| |
|
Send this story
Print this story
