Blanco Road Safety Improvements
Blanco Road Safety Improvements
To improve safety along Blanco Road, Vision Zero SA and the Transportation Department will be:
- Constructing a mid-block crosswalk equipped with pedestrian warning beacons between Parliament and West Avenue, directly across from HEB
- Replacing the existing marked median located south of West Avenue with a raised concrete median.
The safety improvements are designed to:
- Create a safer crossing mid-block for pedestrians between signalized intersections
- Improve access management by reducing conflicts between vehicles
- Provide a safer street for all road users
Project Schedule:
Design: Summer/Fall 2024
Construction: Spring/Summer 2025
Need more information or have a comment? Call toll free 855-925-2801 and use code 1330 or send us an email.
Background
Blanco Road, spanning Parliament Road to Patricia Drive, has been identified through the Vision Zero Program as a High Injury Network. This designation is given to areas where a significant number of pedestrian crashes have occurred. Since 2014, the segment between Parliament Road and West Avenue has had six pedestrian crashes, two of which resulted in fatal injuries. The proposed budget is $400,000. The funding source is the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Recovery Funds.
