Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plan

Downtown (Curtola Parkway to Florida Street)

Sonoma Boulevard would be reconfigured to be one lane in each direction with a left turn lane at intersections, along with wider sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and on-street parallel parking. Buildings would be renovated and a four-point intersection would occur at Curtola Parkway to provide for a gateway to downtown.

Central (Florida Street to Couch Street)

Buildings would be oriented towards the street, infill development would be emphasized, and existing buildings would be renovated. The intersection at Tennessee Street would be revitalized.

From Florida Street to Nebraska Street, Sonoma Boulevard would be reconfigured to be one lane in each direction with a left turn lane at intersections, along with wider sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and on-street parallel parking. North of Nebraska Street, Sonoma Boulevard will continue to have four lanes, although a planted median would be used to provide left turn lanes.

North (Couch Street to Redwood Street)

This area surrounding Sonoma Boulevard would see a variety of commercial and other mixed uses, along with an enhanced Austin Creek Park which would have bike and pedestrian access from a new plaza.

Midblock crossings would also exist in streets to allow for better walkability. Couch Street may be realigned, although this depends on future decisions.

A transit station, either Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or rail, is envisioned at the intersection with Couch Street.