McLaughlin Avenue Safety Enhancement Project Information

Part of the McLaughlin Avenue Safety Enhancement Project Effort

The McLaughlin Avenue Safety Enhancement Project is a construction project along McLaughlin Avenue between Owsley Avenue and Loupe Avenue.

Map for the McLaughlin Avenue Safety Enhancement Project
Map for the McLaughlin Avenue Safety Enhancement Project

The project will improve pedestrian safety and slow down traffic speeds along McLaughlin Avenue. The project will install:

  • Median islands with trees
  • ADA compliant curb ramps
  • Bulb-outs
  • Streetlights
  • Signage
  • Rectangular rapid flashing beacons at two intersections (Idlewood Drive and Umbarger Drive)

Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2020 with completion expected in November 2020. The following photos of enhancements are used as samples for the items listed and are not exact representations of the final construction.

Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) will help increase pedestrian visibility at the intersections. Photo was taken at intersection Almaden Ave. & Edwards Ave., San Jose.
Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) will help increase pedestrian visibility at the intersections. Photo was taken at intersection Almaden Ave. & Edwards Ave., San Jose.
Raised median islands will be installed along the corridor to help calm traffic speeds. Photo taken along Ocala Ave., San Jose.
Raised median islands will be installed along the corridor to help calm traffic speeds. Photo taken along Ocala Ave., San Jose.
Bulbouts are an extension of the sidewalk. It will help shorten the crossing distance and increase pedestrian visibility at the intersection. Photo was taken at intersections Edwards Ave. & Vine St., San Jose.
Bulbouts are an extension of the sidewalk. It will help shorten the crossing distance and increase pedestrian visibility at the intersection. Photo was taken at intersections Edwards Ave. & Vine St., San Jose.
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