HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-30; City Council; Resolution 2013-0881 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-088
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CAUFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE
^ PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY AND BEACH ACCESS ACROSS
4 CARLSBAD BOULEVARD PROJECT NO. 6322
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has determined that complete and
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^ livable streets are consistent with the goals of Envision Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, improved pedestrian safety and access to the coast is a high priority; and
9 WHEREAS, there are five uncontrolled marked pedestrian crossings with raised medians
10 on Carlsbad Boulevard between Carlsbad Village Drive and Tamarack Avenue that would
benefit from the consideration of implementing pedestrian-activated Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in C.I.P. Project No. 6322.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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1. The above recitations are true and correct
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22 3. One pedestrian-activated RRFB system will be installed at Carlsbad Boulevard
and Oak Avenue and an evaluation of this location shall be used to determine if
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additional RRFB systems should be considered at the other enhanced crosswalk
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locations with raised medians on Carlsbad Boulevard.
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The pedestrian-activated Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons are hereby approved
to be considered for installation per FHWA standards (two RRFB beacons per
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4. The Public Works Director shall have the authority to determine if additional
RRFB systems should be considered at the other enhanced crosswalk locations
with raised medians on Carlsbad Boulevard.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 30^" day of April, 2013, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn and Douglas.
None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBARA,6WGL5SON, Cify Clerk