Traffic & Safety
Safe Passage Project
The Museum of Natural History has initiated development of a Master Plan to guide the improvement and modernization of its facilities. The plan has been revised from the original draft to reduce the size of the project and to address concerns raised during its conceptual review process. The revised Plan was reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and Planning Commission in a joint session on July 20.
The UEA continues its collaborative effort with the Museum, Mission Canyon Association and Riviera Association, along with adjacent institutions and property owners, to address the safety issues, especially for pedestrians, between Mission Park and Mission Canyon. To date, the Safe Passage project has convened a core group of over 20 people and has held a number of work sessions and a 'walkabout'. Numerous issues have been identified and a consensus is emerging on improvements to recommend.
The success of this effort depends on building solid support from the three neighborhood associations. Once a set of recommendations has been formulated, a presentation from the Safe Passage core group to the three Association boards will be scheduled.