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Safety Improvements — Tennyson Road

Tennyson Road had over 230 collisions between 2019-2024, with 18 severe injuries and 2 fatal collisions. This street serves South Hayward BART, Cesar Chavez Middle School, and many local businesses. Tennyson Road has a speed limit of 25-35 mph, but drivers have been recorded going over 80 mph. Near South Hayward BART, 90% of drivers were recorded going at least 10 mph over the speed limit.

Below are all of the intersection and corridor improvements proposed for Tennyson Road.

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What do these improvements mean?

Preliminary Concept Designs – Tennyson Road: Hesperian Blvd to Mission Blvd

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Concept 1

Keeps the roadway the way it is, but makes intersection and crosswalk improvements.

Benefits & Impacts

Bicyclist Safety		Effect on Parking
Pedestrian Safety		Effect on Congestion
Speed Reduction		Cost & Schedule

Concept 2

Narrows travel lanes with limited parking removal to make continuous safety improvements on the corridor.

Benefits & Impacts

Bicyclist Safety		Effect on Parking
Pedestrian Safety		Effect on Congestion
Speed Reduction		Cost & Schedule

Concept 3

Narrows the median and removes most street parking for maximum safety & comfort improvements.

Benefits & Impacts

Bicyclist Safety		Effect on Parking
Pedestrian Safety		Effect on Congestion
Speed Reduction		Cost & Schedule