West Sacramento drivers confused and endangered by new road medians

In West Sacramento, California, new raised medians were installed within the past month to enhance traffic flow and safety on busy streets. However, many drivers have reported confusion and accidents resulting from these medians, particularly on Jefferson Boulevard, Sacramento Avenue, Harbor Boulevard, and Lake Washington Boulevard. The city claims these measures were necessary to reduce the frequency of accidents in high-risk areas, but the lack of warning signs or reflective lighting has led to incidents where vehicles scrape against the medians. Residents have expressed concerns over the sudden addition of these obstacles, with some stating that they were caught off guard while driving. In an effort to mitigate confusion, city officials have started placing temporary reflective cones near the medians while planning to install reflective pavement markers and additional lighting, contingent on weather conditions. Some drivers, however, believe that the overall objectives of the safety improvements could be undermined in dark driving conditions without proper signage or illumination.