North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway

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Your Safe Path from Playground to Plaza

In mid 2023, the City of San Luis Obispo started construction on the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway (previously named the Anholm Greenway), a route that prioritizes bicycle and pedestrian travel between the Foothill Boulevard and North Chorro neighborhoods to downtown SLO. The greenway project includes construction of over 40 accessible curb ramps, separated bicycle lanes and safety lighting along the route, public art and lighting at the Chorro/US 101 underpass, as well as landscaping along the corridor, including 60 new street trees and improved stormwater management features. This greenway makes traveling by bike or on foot a more convenient and low-stress option, in addition to providing safe connections to schools.

The North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway implements the “Anholm Bikeway Plan” adopted by the City Council in September 2018. (Click here for the Adopted Anholm Bikeway Plan.)

Project Timeline

The project started construction in mid 2023 and was completed in September of 2024.
The City Council approved the final project plans and advertising for construction on July 19, 2022. The agenda, staff report and video are available at www.slocity.org/agendas.
The City approved project bids on March 7, 2023. The agenda, staff report and video is available at www.slocity.org/agendas.
The City Council approved the public art on July 19, 2022. The agenda, staff report and video are available at www.slocity.org/agendas.
Highway 101/Chorro Underpass Public Art will be completed in January 2025.

Project Map and Typical Treatments

Updated Greenway Map

Two-Way Protected Bike Route

Restricted parking on the west side of Chorro between Lincoln and Mission streets to provide two-way protected bikeway.
Restricted parking on the north side of Ramona from California Fresh to Broad to provide two-way protected bikeway.

One-Way Protected Bike Lane

Restricted parking on the west side of Broad Street between Mission Lane and Ramona Drive to provide buffered/protected bike lane in southbound direction.

Protected bike lanes on Chorro Street between Lincoln and Palm streets.

Shared Bike and Motor Vehicle Lane

Shared bicycle and motor vehicle lane on Ferrini Road between Highland Drive and Foothill Boulevard, on east side of Broad Street between Mission and Ramona Drive for northbound direction, and Chorro Street between Palm and Monterey streets.

Project Funding

Graphic: Local Revenue Measure Paid for by Measure G-20

The project is partially grant funded by the Urban Greening Grant and SLOCOG Safe Routes to School Grants. City funding sources include SB1 Funding and Local Revenue Measure.

The following table shows a breakdown of construction costs by transportation mode:

Mode of Transportation	% of Total Construction Cost	Components
Pedestrian	56%	Curb ramps, sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian lighting, RRFB, portions of public art and landscaping
Bicycle	31%	Protected bikeways, bikeway striping and pavement markings, guide signage, bikeway landscaping, portion of roadway improvements, landscaping and public art
Motor Vehicle	13%	Roadway improvements, roadway signing and striping
TOTAL:	100%

Project Contact

Bobby Browning, Project Inspector
bbrowning@slocity.org

Ryan Caldera, Transportation Engineer
rcaldera@slocity.org, 805-783-7707

Project Bike Lane Explanations

Explanation of a two-way protected bike lane

Explanation of a one-way protected bike lane

Description of a one-way protected bike lane and a shared vehicle bike lane

Frequently Asked Questions

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If I live on a street where parking will be removed for the bike lane, how will my trash be picked up/where should I place my bins?

Protected and/or buffered bicycle lanes conveniently provide a space where trash bins should be set. Residents should avoid placing bins within the bike lanes as this creates hazards for cyclists and trash collection services. It is also a violation of the California Vehicle Code and can result in a citation. The photo here indicates where trash bins can be safely placed and accessed for disposal on dedicated pick-up days.
When will construction begin and end for North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway project?

Construction for the project started in mid 2023 and is expected to be completed by early 2024.
Are there future bikeway connections proposed in the area?

Yes. The North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway will connect Downtown SLO to Cal Poly at Highland Drive and tie in directly to the protected bike lanes on Marsh and Higuera Streets. The Cerro Romauldo Greenway is a new greenway project also under construction that will connect to the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway and Pacheco Elementary School to Bishop Peak Elementary School.
I'm concerned about not seeing people biking when I pull out of my driveway because parked cars block my line of sight.

Drivers exiting a driveway should already be looking for oncoming traffic (motor vehicles, bicycle, pedestrian) in both directions prior to entering the street. In some existing conditions, cars parked on the street actually obstruct clear sight of oncoming traffic. As a result, SLO in Motion improvements include introducing areas where on-street parking is restricted to provide drivers with better visibility of others in the area.
How did the Greenway project get its name?

The Greenway project went through a series of name changes including the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard, Anholm Neighborhood Greenway and the Cerro San Luis Neighborhood Greenway. The original alignment of the project was fully on Broad Street which helped to create its initial name, the Broad Street Bicycle Boulevard. However, after public engagement and planning efforts, the route shifted, and the project was renamed the Anholm Neighborhood Greenway. The term “Neighborhood Greenway” better reflects that the project is a neighborhood improvement including walking and biking improvements, traffic calming, street lighting and greening opportunities. However, after learning that the “Anholm” property tract had a racially discriminating history, City Council quickly decided to develop a “working title” for the project, the Cerro San Luis Neighborhood Greenway, until a new name could be selected and approved. At the July 17, 2022 meeting, City Council adopted the official name "North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway" due to its primary location on the northern segment of Chorro Street.
How will the Greenway project improve cyclist safety?

San Luis Obispo families, workers, students and visitors deserve safe streets on which to walk, bike, access transit and drive. The greenway helps this vision. The new protected bike lanes will allow cyclists to travel with more space between them and traffic. For the two-way protected bike route, there will be restricted parking on the west side of Chorro Street from Lincoln Street to Mission Street and on the north side of Ramona Drive from California Fresh Market to Broad Street. Similarly, for the one-way protected bike lane there will be parking restrictions on the west side of Broad Street between Mission Street and Ramona Drive to provide a buffered bike lane in the southbound direction. All of the above improvements are in place to help provide a much simpler and safer option, between downtown and the North Chorro neighborhood, for those who choose to travel by bicycle. City staff will continue with public engagement and education for how to safely use the facilities throughout and after construction.

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