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Cal Poly Pomona

July 2008 Updates

University Drive Crosswalks Improvements

New upgraded crosswalk by building # 8. Click to Zoom. New raised crosswalk by the Health Center. Click to Zoom.

New solar powered speed feedback sign College at University Drive. Click to Zoom. New upgraded crosswalk at University Drive. Click to Zoom. New raised crosswalk south of the Health Center. Click to Zoom.

About This Project

The project upgrades twelve (12) crosswalks locations along University Drive; crosswalks will be perpendicular realigned for a shorter crossing distance, and marked with high visibility striping. The new marking will help to direct pedestrians to the center of the crosswalk; speed bumps will also be removed to improve pedestrian safety.

A high intensity flashing LED beacon and speed feed back sign will be installed at particular locations.

Statistical Information

Construction start date:
Feb 2008
Expected completion date:
April 2008
Construction Cost:
$277,089
Total Project Cost: $351,000
Gross sq. footage:
NA
% of project complete:
98%

Progress of Major Construction Activities

  • Additional work for extra safety improvements along the University Drive corridor, include modifying six of the crosswalks to be raised crosswalks with additional signage warning motorist of the crossings and speed limit. Construction for the additional improvements started after June ‘08 Commencement.

Key/Critical Issues Currently Pending

  • NA at this time.

Upcoming Utility or Other Interruptions

  • The working hours for the contractor continue to be controlled and limited to the hours between 9:00AM and 3:30PM. Barricades and signs are posted, and no more than one lane closure is permitted.

Other Areas of Significance

  • NA at this time.