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First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study <br />February 17, 2026 <br />Page 4 <br />5 <br />5 <br />3 <br />4 <br />EXISTING CONDITIONS AND KEY FINDINGS <br />A walk audit was conducted, along with traffic modeling, origin-destination travel pattern <br />analysis, safety analysis, and an in-depth assessment of existing pedestrian, bicycle, <br />and transit conditions to establish the existing conditions of the First Street corridor. <br />An equity assessment was also completed as part of this analysis. The following <br />presents a high-level overview of the existing conditions analysis. Additional <br />information, including methodology, data, and other detail can be found in the Technical <br />Memorandum (Exhibit 2). <br />Key multimodal findings include: <br />Continuous sidewalks exist, but widths are often constrained and crossings are <br />infrequent; <br />No continuous, protected bicycle facilities currently exist, resulting in widespread <br />sidewalk riding; <br />Posted speeds of 40–45 mph are incompatible with the surrounding land uses <br />and pedestrian activity; <br />Signalized crossings are spaced far apart, creating barriers between north–south <br />neighborhoods; <br />Existing tree canopy is inconsistent with limited access to shade; <br />Bus stops lack dedicated shelter lighting, wayfinding signage, and real-time <br />arrival displays; <br />Pedestrian and bicycle crashes account for approximately 23% of all reported <br />collisions—significantly higher than typical for similar arterials. <br />Figure 3: Key Findings <br />Key findings from the existing traffic operations analysis include: <br />Daily traffic volumes generally operate at level of service (LOS) C or better; <br />Intersections operate at LOS D or better under existing conditions; <br />Excessive speeds outside peak hours are common and strongly correlated with <br />severe crashes.