Pleasanton Rd. Safety Improvements
Pleasanton Rd. Safety Improvements
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ARE COMING!
The San Antonio Transportation Department (in collaboration with TxDOT) will be installing medians, one signalized intersection at Rayburn Drive, and three mid-block crossings equipped with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) on Pleasanton Rd./Moursund Blvd. between Fitch St. and Loop 410. Construction for this project was funded through the City along with grant money through TxDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The improvements will:
- Reduce the number of crashes
- Create a safer experience for pedestrians crossing the street
- Provide warning lights to notify drivers to stop for pedestrians entering the crosswalk
- Provide a safer street for all road users
Construction start date: December 2, 2024.
Construction completion: Fall 2025*.
Questions? You can call 855-925-2801 and enter code 5476 or send us an email at [email protected].
*Weather permitting
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Drivers should expect delays during construction. At least one lane will be open in each direction. If a bus stop is impacted, a temporary bus stop will be provided.
2017-2019: Traffic Data Reveals a Danger
Research showed nearly 200 serious crashes occured annually between Fitch Street and I-410. Drag racing and drivers darting across the roadway were also a problem. The issues were enough to warrant a TxDOT HISP grant to help improve safety for the drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists using the street.
Since 2020, the crashes have gotten worse: five deadly crashes and 37 serious injuries have occurred in that same stretch of roadway.
AUG 2023: Website Launch
Launched Pleasanton Road interactive website for information and project updates. https://SASpeakUp.com/PleasantonRdSafety. More than 3,000 visitors have used the site to get the latest information.
SEP 2023: 6,000+ Notices to Homes and Businesses
Provided notification of public meetings and construction start to residents and business owners within a half (½) mile of the project; with electronic portable message boards in front of the meeting location; and through the following neighborhood associations: Harlandale-McCollum; St. Leo’s; and Harlandale Acres. A total of 6,293 notices were mailed for each event.
OCT 2023: Door-to-Door Canvass
Project team, in coordination with the City Council Distrtic 3 offices, canvassed legacy businesses identified along the project's corridor.
OCT 2023: Pleasanton Road Public Meeting #1
Feedback received at this October public meeting led to design adjustments that were presented at February’s meeting.
NOV 2023: School Input
Project and design teams meet with Harlandale Independent School District officials to review des
JAN 2024: Neighborhood Meeting
Project team meets with Harlandale Acres Neighborhood Association to discuss project design and answer questions.
FEB 2024: Pleasanton Road Public Meeting #2
NOV 2024: Neighborhood Meeting
Project team meets with Harlandale-McCollum Neighborhood Association to discuss design of project and answer questions.
DEC 2024: Construction Begins
Phase I construction begins with installation of concrete medians.
Apr 2025: Neighborhood Meeting
Project team returns to Harlandale-McCollum Neighborhood Association to review latest developments with the project.
SUMMER 2025: Phase II Construction
Phase 2 will include:
- Adding a new signalized intersection at Pleasanton Road and Rayburn Drive, and
- Installing three (3) mid-block crosswalks equipped with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs):
- Between Amber Pl and Formosa Blvd
- Between E. Ashley Rd and Baetz Blvd
- Between Buchanan Blvd and I-410
FALL 2025: Phase III Construction
Phase 3 will include signal re-timing, allowing for more efficient movement of traffic.