Emeryville has made some major investments in complete streets. On the way to the Emeryville Amtrak station this morning I caught some glimpses of bioswales, bulb-outs, and redirects.
Bioswales serve two functions; to filter stormwater runoff and as a measure of traffic calming. Bulb-outs or curb extensions narrow
the gap that pedestrians are required to cross while also calming traffic.
Lastly, redirects also prevent exessive or non-local cut-through traffic from excessive use of neighborhood streets. Typically bicycles and pedestrians are allowed access as the picture shows (Salem St. at 47th).
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