Summary
The city is designing a $24 million safety overhaul of Williams Road with three roundabouts, protected bike lanes, raised medians, and better crossings between East Alisal and Freedom Parkway. Commissioners are pushing for much broader community outreach before a preferred design is picked — a public survey is coming soon.
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $24 million, mostly grant-funded, with a local match likely from Measure X or other public works funds; PG&E line undergrounding is an extra cost not covered by the grants.
Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders along the Williams Road corridor, plus nearby schools and the East Salinas community.
Residents and businesses along the corridor could lose street parking under some design alternatives.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Commission — September 2, 2026
The city is designing a $24 million safety overhaul of Williams Road with three roundabouts, protected bike lanes, raised medians, and better crossings between East Alisal and Freedom Parkway. Commissioners are pushing for much broader community outreach before a preferred design is picked — a public survey is coming soon.
City Council — August 18, 2026
The city accepted $183,000 in state traffic safety grants and up to $1 million for speed cushions to slow cut-through traffic in neighborhoods.
City Council — January 27, 2026
An $8 million state-funded project will add a roundabout at Harden Parkway/McKinnon Street, a road diet, and safer crossings near Harden Middle School. Some neighbors worry about getting out of their streets and about roundabout safety; supporters say it will cut fatal crashes and protect kids walking and biking.
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