Item 12 - Select Locally Preferred Alternative for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study

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COMMUNITYOUTREACH STAKEHOLDER GROUP As shown in the infographic included in the Executive Summary, the outreach team invited representatives from the City of Santa Ana, the City of Tustin, OCTA, Caltrans District 12, the Orange County Fire Authority, educational institutions, local businesses, and community-based organizations to meet to discuss the corridor's existing conditions and design concepts. The group met in person three times at Santa Ana City Hall, providing feedback throughout the Study. In addition, an online Study introduction meeting was held to encourage participation. Feedback Received These stakeholder discussions allowed the team to gather valuable feedback from key partners, including: • Emphasizing safety as a top priority for all users along the corridor. • Highlighting the need for separated bicycle and pedestrian facilities, improved crosswalks, and measures to address vehicle speeds. • Considering bus pullout lanes to reduce conflicts and improve transit operations. PRESENTATIONS TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL The team conducted briefing meetings with City Council members and the Mayor's office throughout the Study to inform these elected officials of the project progress and integrated outreach and concept development plan. In addition, the team provided City staff and other personnel with the necessary information, data, tools, and talking points to deliver clear and concise briefings. These updates included recommending a locally preferred alternative for the City Council to address this Study publicly on March 3, 2025, at the City Chamber. In October 2025, the team also attended and presented the Study at the City's Faith Leaders Meeting with the Mayor, and at Coffee with the Mayor events. Feedback Received Across the board, council members: • Emphasized safety along the corridor as their highest priority, especially given the high rate of pedestrian and bike accidents and fatalities. • Requested solutions to address traffic congestion and increase pedestrian crossings. • Sought opportunities to enhance corridor aesthetics, add shade trees, and improve street and amenity lighting. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study— 13