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Re: El Camino Real Capital Improvement Program Project Status Updates (Districts 2, 3 & 4)
This memorandum provides an update to a previous Council Memorandum dated April 18, 2024
(Attachment A) on the status of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects along El Camino Real.
Background
The city is implementing several CIP projects along El Camino Real to improve traffic flow, safety
and multimodal access. A map of project locations is provided in Attachment B.
Updates were previously provided to the City Council on April 18, 2024 (Attachment A). Since
that time, staff have advanced three projects involving roadway widening, pedestrian and bicycle
improvements, utility and storm drain upgrades, and compliance with city design standards.
Discussion
The El Camino Real corridor generally runs from north to south through the city and serves as an
arterial street. The three CIP projects that are currently underway will improve traffic flow, safety
and multimodal access. Improvements include roadway widening with additional vehicle lanes,
enhanced bike lanes, sidewalks, street lighting, and storm drain and utility upgrades.
The following summary provides a brief status update on each project:
CIP Project No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive
On October 29, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Dick Miller, Inc. for this
project. On March 27, 2025, staff issued a Notice to Proceed for construction to start on
April 7, 2025, and construction is currently underway. The project is expected to be completed
and open to the public in late April 2026.
CIP Project No. 6072-El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
On November 4, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Van Engineering, Inc.
for this project. Staff are preparing for the pre-construction meeting, which could be tentatively
held in December, and are planning to issue a Notice to Proceed in February 2026 with
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Council Memo -El Camino Real Capital CIP Project Status Updates (Districts 2, 3 & 4)
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construction expected to start shortly thereafter. Construction is expected to take approximately
one year with estimated completion in February 2027.
CIP Project No. 6051-El Camino Real Widening from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue
This project is in the final engineering design and environmental permitting phase. The plans and
specifications are being finalized. The environmental documents (which are the draft Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) as part of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) process) were circulated for a 30-day public review with an input deadline of
November 24, 2025. Staff are currently reviewing the public feedback.
Some property acquisitions have been completed, and negotiations for the remaining property
acquisitions are ongoing with the grocery store Gelson's and the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation.
The property acquisition with Gelson's is for approximately 1,000 square feet associated with
construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramp. An easement along the
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation property frontage from Arena I Road to approximately 800 feet
south of the intersection is needed to widen El Camino Real to three vehicular lanes.
This project also requires an adjustment to an existing San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) easement
and the issuance of necessary permits before the city can advertise for construction bids. The
SDGE easement would require approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Next Steps
CIP Project No. 6094-El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive
• Construction is expected to be completed in late April 2026. Following completion, staff
will conduct the project close-out process, prepare as-built drawings and issue a Notice of
Completion.
CIP Project No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
• Public notifications of the upcoming construction are targeted for distribution in
January 2026 prior to the start of construction which is expected to be in February 2026.
CIP Project No. 6051-El Camino Real Widening from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue
• Staff will address comments received during the environmental document public review
process and finalize the remaining property acquisitions and the design. Staff will then
prepare materials for the Planning Commission and the California Coastal Commission to
obtain the necessary permits.
• Staff will coordinate with SDGE on the proposed easement adjustment. SDGE will submit
the request to the CPUC for approval.
• Once environmental permitting and easement actions are complete, staff plan to return
to the City Council tentatively in mid-2026 to request adoption of the project plans,
specifications and contract documents and authorization to advertise for construction
bids. Construction contract award is anticipated by late 2026.
Council Memo -El Camino Real Capital CIP Project Status Updates (Districts 2, 3 & 4)
December 4, 2025
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Attachments: A. Council Memorandum dated April 18, 2024
B. El Camino Real CIP Improvements Location Map
cc: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Christie Calderwood, Police Chief
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Zach Korach, Finance Director
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Amy Ventetuolo, Communication & Engagement Director
Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
Eric Lardy, City Planner
Emily Hasegawa, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Mariel Cairns, Principal Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
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El Camino Real Capital Improvement l>rojram Projects Status Updates (Districts 2, 3 & 4)
This memorandum provides status updates on Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, projects
along El Camino Real.
Background
Staff are currently working on three transportation-related CIP projects along El Camino Real to
improve traffic flow and provide additional safety benefits for everyone driving, biking or
walking. The projects are shown on the location map provided as Attachment A.
Staff provided updates on these projects through a previous Council Memorandum dated
December 16, 2021 (Attachment B). Since then, three projects listed in the previous
memorandum have been completed. This memorandum provides further detail on the remaining
three projects.
Discussion
The El Camino Real corridor generally runs north and south through the city. To meet the city's
General Plan Mobility Element, Growth Management Plan and design standards, three
transportation projects along this corridor are currently in varying phases of design. The
summary below provides a brief description and status update for each of these projects:
C/P Proiect No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunnv Creek Road to Jackspar Drive
This project will provide complete street improvements matching adjacent, multi-modal roadway
segments along northbound El Camino Real from just south of Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar
Drive including:
• An additional northbound vehicular lane, creating a consistent six-lane arterial roadway
for this segment
• Enhanced buffered bike lanes and other striping modifications including green paint
• Wider sidewalks
• Additional streetlights
• Storm drain improvements, retaining walls and utility relocations
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Council Memo -El Camino Real CIP Projects Status Updates (District 2, 3 & 4)
April 18, 2024
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On April 16, 2024, the City Council approved the plans, specifications and contract documents,
authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for construction, and accepted the grant deeds and
temporary construction easements for this project. The grant deeds will be recorded by the
County of San Diego, and funds will be released to the property owners.
The City Clerk will advertise a request for bids to construct the project improvements. Staff will
evaluate the bids received and identify the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Staff will
then return to the City Council with a recommendation to award a construction contract to the
identified bidder, which is expected to be in summer 2024.
The construction contract for the project provides for 18 months to complete the project
improvements. Construction is targeted to begin in late 2024 and be completed by late 2025,
pending weather and other potential unforeseen delays.
CJP Proiect No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
This project will provide complete street improvements including:
• Additional northbound vehicular through lane from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
• Striping modifications including green paint in conflict areas and enhanced bike lanes with
buffers
• A sidewalk along northbound El Camino Real to address a sidewalk gap north of Cinnabar
Way
• Additional streetlights
• Storm drain improvements, retaining walls, median landscaping and utility relocations
This project is partially funded by a federal earmarked repurposed fund program. Staff have
successfully obtained the property acquisition from the private property owner and secured a
new easement from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE). The final design is expected to be
completed in summer 2024.
Staff are currently waiting on final approval for recycled water use. Pending federal approval,
staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and specifications and
authorization to bid in fall 2024 with construction expected to start in early 2025.
CIP Proiect No. 6051-El Camino Real Widening from Arena/ Road to La Costa Avenue
This project is in the design and environmental phase and will provide complete street
improvements including:
• Widening southbound El Camino Real to add a third vehicular lane
• Buffered bike lanes
• Separated pedestrian bridges over the San Marcos Creek similar to the pedestrian bridge
that was most recently installed near the intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road
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• Utility relocations, right-of-way acquisition, environmental mitigation and open space
boundary adjustments
Staff have also coordinated closely with the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation to include two new
observation decks on the west side of El Camino Real.
Staff expect completion of the final design and environmental documents for this project in early
2025. Staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and specifications
and authorization to bid in spring 2025 with construction expected to start in summer 2025.
Completed Projects
Three CIP projects along El Camino Real have been completed since the previous Council
Memorandum (Attachment B):
CIP Proiect No. 6071 -Intersection improvements at College Boulevard
• Upgraded curb ramps and crosswalks to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards and current design standards
• Enhanced bicycle lanes and pedestrian access
• High visibility crosswalks for all legs of the intersection
• Traffic signal timing modifications to improve traffic operations
• Removed a pedestrian refuge island on southbound El Camino Real at the College
Boulevard intersection to provide a safer pedestrian crossing
• Modified the El Camino Real median to accommodate three southbound vehicular
through lanes on El Camino Real, a southbound dedicated bike lane on El Camino Real
with green paint approaching the intersection and a southbound right turn-only lane on El
Camino Real onto westbound College Boulevard
CIP Project Nos. 6042/6056 -Intersection Improvements at Cannon Road, Phases I and II
• New pedestrian bridge providing safer and more inviting pedestrian access over the Agua
Hedionda Creek
• New, wider sidewalks
• New crash barriers
• Removed overhead poles owned by SDGE
• Modified the El Camino Real median to accommodate three northbound vehicular travel
lanes on El Camino Real, a northbound dedicated bike lane on El Camino Real with green
paint approaching the intersection and both left-and right-turn only lanes onto Cannon
Road
C/P Project No. 6001-20OL -2020-21 Pavement Overlay
Resurfacing of the following streets:
• El Camino Real between Cannon Road and College Boulevard
• El Camino Real between Arenal Road and Levante Street
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• Batiquitos Drive between Poinsettia Lane and Camino De Las Ondas
Next Steps
Staff plan to continue making progress on the three remaining CIP projects along El Camino Real.
During the semiannual transportation reports, the Transportation Director/City Engineer will
continue to provide status updates on these projects.
Attachments: A. El Camino Real CIP Improvements Location Map
B. Council Memorandum dated December 16, 2021
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Gina Herrera, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director
Kristina Ray, Community & Engagement Director
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
Emily Hasegawa, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Eric Zielke, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
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Re: El Camino Real Capital Improvement Program Projects Status Updates (District 2)
This memorandum provides status updates on existing Capital Improvement Program, or CIP,
projects along El Camino Real that are currently in either design or construction phases.
Background
Staff are currently working on seven transportation-related CIP projects along El Camino Real
that are in either design or construction phases, as shown on location maps provided as •
Attachments A and B. Staff provided updates on some of these projects through a Council
nquiry earlier this month (Council Inquiry of Nov. 15, 2021, Reference# C001500-111521}. This
memorandum provides further detail on these projects.
Staff also provided a Council Memorandum dated May 13, 2021 (Attachment C), on the El
Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements, CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056.
Discussion
The El Camino Real corridor generally runs north and south through the city. Seven
transportation projects are currently in design or construction along this corridor. The summary
below provides a brief description and status update for each of these projects:
CIP Proiect Nos. 6042 and 6056, Phase I -El Camino Real Bridge Improvements at Cannon Road
On Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-044, awarding a contract to
Hazard Construction Company for construction of Phase I of the project. Phase I is currently
under construction and provides improvements to enhance pedestrian mobility on El Camino
Real at Cannon Road in both directions.
Phase I includes construction of a new separate pedestrian bridge on northbound El Camino
Real over the Agua Hedionda Creek to provide new access for pedestrians. It also includes
construction of a new sidewalk, curb and gutter on both northbound and southbound sides of
the road, and a barrier wall on northbound El Camino Real. The contractor anticipates installing
the new pre-manufactured pedestrian bridge on northbound El Camino Real (east side of the
road) by the end of January 2022.
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The work on northbound El Camino Real included installation of micropiles1 to depths
exceeding 100 feet to support the new pedestrian bridge. That portion of the work took longer
than expected due to challenges related to installation of micropiles. The contractor has since
recovered from those delays and is back on schedule.
New railings have already been installed on both sides of the existing bridge over the Agua
Hedionda Creek. A wider sidewalk has also been installed on southbound El Camino Real (west
side of the existing bridge). The contractor anticipates completing the remaining work,
including utility connections, landscape, irrigation and h_ardscape by March 2022.
CIP Project No. 6042, Phase II -El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements
On Aug. 31, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-198, approving the plans and
specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Phase II of the El Camino Real and
Cannon Road Improvements project. Phase II will realign the median and re-stripe northbound
El Camino Real near the Cannon Road intersection. This re-striping will provide an additional
northbound vehicle through lane and an enhanced northbound dedicated bike lane. In
addition, the project will maintain the existing left-and right-turn only lanes onto Cannon Road.
Staff have reviewed the bids received and will return to the City Council in January 2022 with a
recommendation to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder. To reduce potential construction conflicts due to overlapping construction activities,
construction of Phase II will begin upon completion of Phase I, which is expected to be in
March 2022.
CIP Project No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive
This widening project is in the design and land acquisition phase. The project will provide
complete street improvements matching adjacent, multi-modal roadway segments along
northbound El Camino Real from just south of Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive. It includes
creating a complete street with buffered bike lanes, sidewalks and a consistent six-lane arterial
roadway facility for this segment.
Additional project improvements include installation of additional streetlights, storm drain
improvements, retaining walls, striping modifications and utility relocations. Staff have been
coordinating closely with adjacent property owners, including those involved in right-of-way
acquisition, and keeping them apprised of the project's progress.
Staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and specifications and
authorization to bid in summer 2022.
1 Micropiles are part of the bridge foundation that extend deep Into the ground for stability.
Council Memo -El Camino Real CIP Projects Status Updates (District 2)
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CIP Project No. 6071 -El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements
On Oct. 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-201, awarding a contract to
Blue Pacific Engineering for construction of the project. Construction for this project has
recently been completed.
The project was designed and constructed to improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists
and upgrade existing curb ramps and crosswalks to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards. The improvements included enhanced bike lanes and pedestrian access, high-
visibility crosswalks for all legs of the intersection and traffic signal timing modifications to
improve traffic flow. These improvements upgraded the existing bike lanes and pedestrian
ramps to current design standards.
The improvements also included modification to the El Camino Real median to accommodate a
left-turn only lane on southbound El Camino Real onto eastbound College Boulevard, three
southbound vehicle through lanes on El Camino Real, a southbound dedicated bike lane on El
Camino Real with green paint approaching the intersection and a southbound right turn-only
lane on El Camino Real onto westbound College Boulevard.
CIP Project No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
This project is in the final design and right-of-way acquisition phase. The project is partially
funded by a federal earmarked repurposed fund program. The project will provide an additional
northbound vehicle through lane from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble.
In addition, the project will construct a sidewalk along northbound El Camino Real to address a
sidewalk gap north of Cinnabar Way. Additional project improvements will include installation
of streetlights, storm drain improvements, retaining walls, striping modifications, median
landscaping and utility relocations. The final design and right-of-way acquisition are expected to
be completed in summer 2022.
CIP Project No. 6051 -El Camino Real Widening from Arena/ Road to La Costa Avenue
This project is in the design and environmental phase and addresses operational segments
along El Camino Real from Arena I Road to La Costa Avenue. This project includes widening
southbound El Camino Real to a six-lane arterial with buffered bike lanes and separated
pedestrian bridges over San Marcos Creek. The project also involves utility relocations and
right-of-way acquisition. Staff have also been coordinating closely with the Batiquitos Lagoon
Foundation to include two new observation desks on the west side of El Camino Real.
Staff anticipate completing final design and environmental documents in fall 2023.
CIP Project No. 6001-20OL -2020-21 Pavement Overlay
On Aug. 31, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-191, authorizing award of this
construction project to All American Asphalt. This project includes resurfacing the following
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streets: El Camino Real between Cannon Road and College Boulevard, El Camino Real between
Arenal Road and Levante Street, and Batiquitos Drive between Poinsettia Lane and Camino De
Las Ondas.
Challenges have arisen regarding the resurfacing methodology, so staff intend to revisit this
project in early 2022 and will subsequently provide an update to the City Council.
Next Steps
Staff plan to continue making progress on the projects as listed below:
CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056, Phase I -El Camino Real Bridge Improvements at Cannon Road
The contractor anticipates completing the remaining work, including utility connections,
landscape, irrigation and hardscape in March 2022. •
CIP Project No. 6042, Phase II -El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements
Staff are scheduled to present this project to the City Council for award of a construction
contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in January 2022. Construction of
Phase II will begin upon completion of Phase I, which is expected to be in March 2022.
CIP Proiect No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jacks par Drive
Staff are currently working on acquiring additional right-of-way and coordinating utility
relocation. Staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to bid in summer 2022.
CIP Proiect No. 6071 -El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements
This project has been completed.
CIP Project No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
Staff are currently working on acquiring additional right-of-way and coordinating utility
relocation. Pending federal a·pproval, staff plan to present this project to the City Council for
approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid in summer 2022.
CIP Proiect No. 6051-El Camino Real Widening from Arena/ Road to La Costa Avenue
Staff expect completion of the final design and environmental documents for this project in fall
2023.
CIP Project No. 6001-20OL-2020-21 Pavement Overlay
Staff plan to revisit this project in early 2022 and subsequently will provide an update to the
City Council.
Attachments: A. El Camino Real CIP Improvements location map
8. CIP Project No. 6001-200L, 2020-21 Pavement Overlay, location map
C. Council Memorandum dated May 13, 2021
Council Memo -El Camino Real CIP Projects Status Updates (District 2)
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cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Community & Engagement Director
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Scott Lyle, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
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Re: El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project Update
(District 2)
This memorandum provides an update on the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection
Improvements, Capital Improvement P_rogram {CIP) Project Nos. 6042 and 6056 (Project).
Background
The El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project (Project) involves two
phases. Phase I of the Project, which is currently under construction, will provide Improvements
to enhance pedestrian mobility at the intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. Phase I
will construct a separate pedestrian bridge over the Agua Hedionda Creek to provide new
access for pedestrians and bring sidewalks up to the current design standards. On
Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-044 awarding a contract to Hazard
Construction Company for construction of Phase I.
Phase II of the Project will realign the median and re-stripe northbound El Camino Real near the
Cannon Road intersection to provide an additional through lane to meet the standard
requirement for this arterial roadway. In addition, it will provide an enhanced dedicated bike
lane in the northbound direction and maintain the existing left and right turn lanes onto
Cannon Road.
Phases I and II of the Project were presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on
April 6, 2020 and Sept. 8, 2020, respectively.
Discussion
Two CIP projects are currently under construction along El Camino Real between College
Boulevard and Cannon Road. One project is the El Camino Real and College Boulevard
Intersection Improvements (CIP Project No. 6071), and the other one is Phase I of the El Camino
Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements (CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056). These
projects are expected to be completed in August 2021 and December 2021, respectively.
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To reduce potential construction conflicts due to overlapping construction activities,
construction of Phase II of the Project will be postponed until late 2021, and after construction
of Phase I is substantially completed.
Next Steps
Staff have prepared the final plans, specifications and cost estimate for Phase II of the Project.
Upon substantial completion of the projects currently under construction, staff anticipate
scheduling the following City Council agenda Items:
• August 2021-Approval of Phase II plans and specifications and authorization to bid
• October 2021-Award of a Phase II construction contract
Construction of Phase II of the Project ls anticipated to begin in late 2021 and is expected to be
completed in summer 2022.
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Community & Engagement Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Hosseln Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
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