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.
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