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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation - Item 17 - First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study[First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 1 First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study Work Study Session [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 2 Why First Street? Citywide Statistics •55% of population with no access to a private vehicle1 •21,916,743 combined bus boardings and alightings2 •Over 17,000 daily bicycle trips and 53,000 daily pedestrian trips3 1 US Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey, Means & Transportation 2 OCTA Bus Ridership by City, Santa Ana 2024 3 Santa Ana Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2012 (extrapolated to 2024) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 3 Why First Street? First Street Corridor Statistics 250+ Bikes per Day 85% on Sidewalk *All data collected in March 2025 20,000 to 36,000 vehicles per day Up to 2,900 Daily Boardings 1,300+ Pedestrians per Day [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 4 Why Improve First Street? Why First Street?Collision Data Comparison of Collision Data on Streets with Similar Volumes (2022-2025) 6 fatalities 2 fatalities Location Total collisions Total Injured Average number of days between collisions Average number of days between injuries Ped/Bike Ped/Bike Injury 1st from Bristol to Standard 323 249 1.13 1.47 38 33 Harbor from McFadden to Westminster 211 142 1.73 2.57 28 22 17th from Santiago to Tustin 154 121 2.37 3.02 22 21 An average of 1 collision every 27 hours [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 5 Travel Experience on First Street [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 6 Existing Environment on First •6 Lanes •16 Traffic Signals •Signals are Coordinated •Routes 65 •12 Stops (each direction) •No Transit Signal Priority •9-10' Sidewalks •Controlled Crossings Only at Signals •84' to Cross First •No Existing Bicycle Facilities [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 7 Vulnerable Populations Senior Population Student Population [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 8 Existing Sidewalks Narrow Sidewalks Curb Ramps [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 9 Pedestrian Exposure Up to 1/2 Mile Between Marked Crosswalks Up to 82 Feet Across First Street [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 10 Traffic Flow Buses Block Lane Left Turn Pocket Queue [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 11 Bus Stops & Lighting Bus Stop Safety & Access Lack of Lighting [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 12 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Bicycles on Sidewalk E-bikes [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 13 Project Background •Funded through REAP 2.0 grant administered by OCTA and SCAG •Grant focuses on improving access for low-income housing through improved multimodal options within existing right-of -way •Scope includes existing conditions assessment, community engagement, alternatives analysis, feasibility studies, and 100% design of the Locally Preferred Alternative •December 2026 grant deadline, condensed schedule •HDR Inc., a global traffic engineering and transportation planning firm, was awarded contract in May 2025 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 14 Project Goal The project's goal is to improve the travel environment along First Street and connect people to places through a variety of reliable, safe, and affordable travel options. [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 15 Comprehensive Data Collection Traffic/Bike/Ped Counts Field Visit LiDar Survey Traffic Modeling Bus Rider Experience Equity Studies Walk Audit [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 16 Safety Assessment –Long distance between marked / controlled crosswalks across First Street –High traffic speed –Visibility (lighting and at intersections) –Absence of or discontinued bike facilities –Pedestrian signal violation CATEGORY NUMBER OF REPORTED CRASHES IN YEAR TOT AL % SHA RE20172018201920202021202220232024 CRASH SEVERITY [PEDESTRIAN-INVOLVED] Fatal Injury 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 6 10.7% Severe Injury 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 2 9 16.1% Minor Injury 5 3 0 0 5 4 8 2 27 48.2% Complaint of Pain 4 1 0 0 1 1 4 3 14 25.0% All Reported Crashes 10 6 1 1 10 6 15 7 56 - CRASH SEVERITY [BICYCLE- INVOLVED] Fatal Injury 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 3.9% Severe Injury 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.9% Minor Injury 5 0 0 0 1 8 6 4 24 46.2% Complaint of Pain 4 3 0 0 3 6 1 8 25 48.1% All Reported Crashes 9 3 0 0 6 15 7 12 52 - Source: Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 2017- 2024 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 17 Posted Speed vs. Observed Speed 85th Percentile Speeds 43 to 46 mph [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 18 Survival Rates by Age and Speed [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 19 Directional Volume and CapacityExisting Daily Traffic Volumes 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Baker toShelton Parton toRoss West ofSpurgeon East ofGarfield Standard toGrand West ofWright West ofCabrillo Park Drive GoldenCircle to TustinAvenueEastboundWestbound 3 lanes 2 lanes(16,900) (25,300) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 20 Benefits & Trade-Offs Analysis (3) Community Workshop 2 Community Workshop 1 Existing Conditions Analysis Community Workshop 3 Narrow to 8 Options Technical Analysis Feasibility Assessment Present Options to Stakeholders Identify Potential Options Identify Issues Identify 3 Potential Concepts Initial Benefits & Trade Offs Analysis (8) Workshops Held at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center DataCollectionField Walk [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 21 How people use First Street today,and the improvements that would make it safer and more comfortable to travel. What we heard: •Need for safer walking and biking access •Missing crosswalks in several locations •Mixed feedback on adding bike lanes •Interest in improved sidewalk amenities (bus stops, lighting, shade) •Concerns about peak-hour traffic increases Reviewed eight preliminary design alternatives developed from community input, technical analysis, and feedback from the virtual survey. What we heard: •Preference for six-, five-, and four- lane travel lanes, with bus lane options. •Protected bike paths from street traffic and transit signal priority at intersections •More shade trees and landscape areas •Mid-block-controlled crossings to reduce jaywalking and improve pedestrian access •Need for sidewalk safety and street lighting improvements Reviewed three redefined design concepts developed from community input, technical analysis, and a virtual poll. What we heard: •Support for a design that balances traffic with safety, accessibility, and environmental enhancements •Urgency for pedestrian and bicyclist safety, calling for raised crosswalks, protected intersections, complete sidewalks, and fully separated bike paths •Travel congestion concerns and mixed support on reducing travel lanes [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 22 Community Input Summary •Safety •Lighting •Landscaping •Bikes in Dedicated Space •Traffic Flow •Existing Bus Stop Safety [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 23 In-Person Touch Points Workshops –185 participants Workshop Series #1 (one in person, one virtual) 36 people, 102 comments Workshop Series #2 (two in person, 3 hours each) 67 people, 88 comments Workshop Series #3 (two in person, 2 hours each) 82 people, 237 comments [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 24 In-Person Touch Points Pop Up Events •Jim Rodeo (Jim Thorpe Elementary School) •Fiestas Patrias •SEVA Food Pantry Drive Thru (2) •Chicano Heritage Festival •Latino Health Access Senior Group •Walk to School Day •Santa Ana High School Youth Club Meeting •Santa Ana College Career Fair •ATP Mixer •Coffee with the Mayor •Faith Leaders Meeting •Neighborhood Association Leadership Meeting [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 25 In-Person Touch Points Neighborhood Association Meetings (11) •Artesia Pillar (1) •Downtown, Flower Park, and Artesia Pillar Combined (1) •Heninger Park (2) •Pacific Park (3) •Pico Lowell (1) •Saddleback View & Zoo District Combined (1) •Willard (1) •Valley Adams, Centennial Park, Laurelhurst, and Shadow Run (1) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 26 Online Participation Website 3,180 visits –Aug 2025 to Present English –2,091 Spanish -552 Vietnamese -537 Online Surveys 521 Responses Q&A Survey (2 weeks, Sept 2025) First Street issues, challenges feedback •Responses: 120 Video with Design Options Survey (1 month, Oct 2025) Feedback on eight design options •Responses: 207 •Comments: 194 Social Media 8,584 unique interactions and impressions [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 27 Focused Meetings Stakeholders (28) •City of Santa Ana •City of Tustin •County of Orange •Caltrans •OC Health Care Agency •OCTA •Orange County CEO's Office •Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) •Santa Ana Senior Center •Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) Stakeholders Contacted (28), •Orange County Business Council •Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce •Mercy House •Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society •Thrive Community Land Trust •LIUNA -Local 652 •SEIU USWW -Local 1877 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 28 Stakeholders (28) Focused Meetings •Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) •Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate School •Carver Elementary •Garfield Elementary School •John F. Kennedy Elementary School •Roosevelt-Walker Academy •Santa Ana City College •Martin R. Heninger Elementary School •Santa Ana High School •Edward B. Cole Academy •Rancho Santiago Community College District [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 29 Focused Meetings City Department Meetings (5) •Santa Ana City Projects Review Meeting •Orange County Fire Authority •Santa Ana Police Department •Community Development Agency •Planning and Building Agency Community Based Organizations (5) •The Bicycle Tree •Orange County Environmental Justice •Santa Ana Active Streets •Latino Health Access •Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 30 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 31 Elements Included in All Options Improvements to sidewalk quality, landscape and trees, curb ramps, new high-visibility crosswalks, ADA access, and transit signal priority will be included & emergency pre-emption (GPS), fire hydrants adjacent to curbs. [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 32 New Controlled Pedestrian Crossings •Shelton St. •Booth St. •New Signal at Lacy St. •Between McClay St. & Wright St. •East of Cabrillo Circle [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 33 West Side 3 Concepts Developed (Bristol Street to Zoo Lane) East Side 1 Concept(Zoo Lane to Tustin Avenue) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 34 West Side Concepts (3) West Side (Bristol Street to Zoo Lane) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 35 Multi-Use Path Concept Maintains six (6) travel lanes with a shared pedestrian and bicycle path on the south side Concept 1 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 36 Multi-Use Path Concept Six (6) travel lanes with a shared pedestrian and bicycle path on the south side Concept 1 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 37 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 38 Five (5) travel lanes with a sidewalk and a separated bikeway at the sidewalk level on each side Enhanced Pedestrian and Bicycle Zone Concept Concept 2 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 39 Five (5) travel lanes with a sidewalk and a separated bikeway on each side Enhanced Pedestrian and Bicycle Zone Concept Concept 2 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 40 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 41 Bus Turnouts (WB) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 42 Bus Lanes and Bikeway Concept Four (4) travel lanes and two (2) bus lanes with a sidewalk and bikeway on each side Concept 3 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 43 Bus Lanes and Bikeway Concept Four (4) travel lanes and two (2) bus lanes with a sidewalk and bikeway on each side Concept 3 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 44 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 45 Enhanced Pedestrian & Bicycle Concept Travel Time Comparison (Opening Year) EB:WB: EB:WB: EB:WB: AM PM -2:05-0:03 -0:09-0:59 -2:12+0:30 0:00+1:30 +0:49+0:27 +1:48+3:01 AUTO: Multi Use Path Concept Bus Lane/Bike Lane Concept 1 2 3 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 46 Enhanced Pedestrian & Bicycle Concept Travel Time Comparison (Opening Year) EB:WB: EB:WB: EB:WB: AM PMBUS: Multi Use Path Concept Bus Lane/Bike Lane Concept -3:57+2:12 -2:17-0:43 -4:11+2:58 -2:01+1:35 -3:39+0:43 -4:04-2:23 1 2 3 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 47 Limited separated pedestrian & bicycle facilities Narrow sidewalk for utilities, lighting and streetscape Highest increase in travel time 2-minute bus travel time savings Dedicated pedestrian & bicycle facilities Narrowest crossing distance across First Street Maximum area for landscape Minimal change in travel time Westbound right turn pockets and bus turnouts Widens sidewalk on one side Maintains or improves travel times Limited safety improvements 1 2 3 [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 48 East Side Concept (1) East Side(Zoo Lane to Tustin Avenue) [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 49 Four (4) travel lanes with a sidewalk and a separated bikeway on each side 4 Lanes with Enhanced Pedestrian & Bicycle Zone [First Street Multimodal][Public Works, Traffic][February 17, 2026]Slide 50 Questions