Watsonville begins $11.7 million project to add bike lanes and widen overpass
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What happened
The city of Watsonville has begun construction on an $11.7 million project to widen the Harkins Slough overpass. The project includes adding bike lanes, a concrete barrier to separate cyclists and pedestrians from vehicles, and a wider sidewalk overall. This work aims to improve safety for students attending Pajaro Valley High School.
Why it matters
The project represents significant municipal investment in local infrastructure. Funding for the improvements became available after the passage of Senate Bill 1 in 2017, allowing the city to proceed with plans that had been dropped in 2014.
Who's involved
- WatsonvilleCity initiating the $11.7 million infrastructure project
- Santa Cruz CountyCounty in which Watsonville is located
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- City council oversees $11.7 million bike lane project in WatsonvilleCity council oversees $11.7 million project to improve safety in WatsonvilleAlready happening
- Santa Cruz County may coordinate Watsonville's bike lane projectSanta Cruz County may coordinate planning for Watsonville's bike lane projectPossible
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The entities involved
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Green Valley
census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
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Watsonville
city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
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