Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Project Halted
Monterey
Summary
The proposed quick-build traffic circle near Monterey High drew overwhelming neighborhood opposition over school-hour gridlock and safety claims. The council rejected the bids and grant funds 3-2 and sent staff back to the drawing board with the school district.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $29,000 was already spent on design; rejecting the grant gives up outside funding but avoids further city spending on a project neighbors opposed.
Residents of the Larkin, Madison and Herrmann neighborhoods who opposed the traffic circle get a fresh, more collaborative process.
Supporters, including some school-community voices, lose a funded near-term safety improvement at a congested five-way intersection.
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