Supervisor Roeser to Host Town Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Supervisor Roeser to Host Town Hall 

Big Pine, CA — Inyo County District 4 Supervisor Jennifer Roeser invites community members to a  public meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Big Pine Town Hall, located at 150 Dewey Street.  This important gathering will provide updates on the upcoming Fish Springs Pavement Project and  address wildlife-related issues.

Representatives from Caltrans and the project’s contractor, Road and Highway Builders, LLC of  Sparks, NV, will be present to deliver a comprehensive presentation and answer questions from the  public.

The project entails pavement rehabilitation, curb ramp reconstruction, upgraded signage, guardrails, and striping along U.S. 395 from 0.2 miles north of Elna Road to State Route 168 East at the north  edge of Big Pine. In response to feedback from the public, Caltrans will also focus on pedestrian  safety measures, such as a rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons and refuge islands at Walnut Street  and Crocker Avenue and “bulb-outs” at Crocker Avenue, Blake Street, and Bartell Road. Bulb-outs  are sidewalk extensions at intersections or mid-block that push the curb out into the street, shortening  the crossing distance for pedestrians and slowing down vehicle traffic. The idea is to help calm traffic  by narrowing the roadway and improving visibility between drivers and pedestrians.

Construction is slated to begin in early summer, with a price tag of $28.8 million.

Supervisor Roeser’s meeting will also include a discussion on wildlife issues – particularly as they  intersect with private property – and what role the County can play in offering services to address  those issues. Inyo-Mono Agricultural Commissioner Nate Reade and a representative of the  California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be on hand to provide information and answer  questions.

Supervisor Roeser encourages all residents to attend and engage in this important community  dialogue.

News Staff