Alameda Del Prado / Nave Drive

The interchange at Alameda Del Prado and Nave Drive is in the City of Novato There are several existing physical and operational deficiencies associated with this interchange, such as nonstandard lane and shoulder widths, vertical clearance over Highway 101, and lack of continuous bicycle and pedestrian such as nonstandard lane and shoulder widths, vertical clearance over Highway 101, and lack of continuous bicycle and pedestrian routes. These are described in the Existing Conditions, Constraints, and Opportunities Report below. routes. These are described in the Existing Conditions, Constraints, and Opportunities Report below.

Public and Agency Input

Between March and April 2021, a survey was conducted to identify community priorities for improvements to the interchange. The Manuel T. Freitas Parkway/Civic Center Drive interchange received 36 comments from the public. Residents rated the level of importance for eight potential improvements on a 5-point scale ranging from not important to most important.

Most respondents said making it safer to walk and bike around this interchange is the most important improvement to this interchange.

Make it safer to walk around this interchange

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Make it safer to bike around this interchange

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Reduce traffic congestion

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Improve the quality and access to bus stops near this interchange

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Make it easier to drive to and from this interchange

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Improve lighting and security

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Increase Park and Ride capacity

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Improve environmental sustainability and resiliency

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Interchange Improvements

The recommended improvements would make the interchange and surrounding streets safer and easier to use for drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and people using public transit.

Key Goals:

  • Improve multimodal connectivity and accessibility for all users to, from, and across Highway 101
  • Improve traffic operations for existing and future conditions
  • Enhance safety for all modes and active transportation options
  • Encourage mode shift from single-occupancy vehicles within the project area

" The entire 101 corridor needs to become more walk/bike friendly. With regards to this interchange, it would be nice to have dedicated lanes, visible signage, and a more direct route to the Lagoon. "

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