A major construction project to improve safety and traffic congestion on a Santa Cruz County thoroughfare is moving forward following a recent decision of the county Board of Supervisors to put the project out for contract bids.
The plan involves installing more than 5 miles of protected bike lanes on Soquel Drive and a portion of Soquel Avenue in Aptos, along with multiple new crosswalks with flashing lights, traffic signals that will prioritize busses, and new pedestrian ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to a presentation given by senior civil engineer Russell Chen.
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