HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-07; Traffic and Mobility Commission; ; VALLEY STREET AND MAGNOLIA AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NOS. 6019 AND 3904Item 2
Meeting Date: Dec. 7, 2020
To: Traffic and Mobility Commission
Staff Contact: Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer
Jonathan.Schauble@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2762
Subject: Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets Project, Capital
Improvement Program Project Nos. 6019 and 3904
Recommended Action
Support staff’s recommendation to implement the engineering design of the Valley Street and
Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Nos.
6019 and 3904 (Project).
Background
Staff is working on the engineering design phase of a complete, green streets project to
improve safety and traffic flow on two residential streets: Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue.
The project is located along both sides of Valley Street from Chestnut Avenue to Magnolia
Avenue. The Project is also located on the north side of Magnolia Avenue from Valley Street to
500 feet east of the intersection.
The Project area is near four schools and is well-traveled by pedestrians, bicyclists and
motorists. Currently, large portions of the project area have no sidewalks or dedicated bike
lanes. Pedestrians and bicyclists must share the narrow street with motorists. The Project
includes various improvements along portions of Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue in the
vicinity of Carlsbad High School, Valley Middle School, Magnolia Elementary School and North
County Academy.
Complete streets improve the safety and efficiency of existing roads by balancing the
use of the public right-of-way for all modes of travel including biking and walking. Green street
designs include drainage features that use vegetation and soil to filter and treat storm water
before it enters the storm drain system. The Project will include approximately 27 new tree
wells and sections of permeable concrete pavers as green features.
Project safety improvements include:
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian curb ramps and
sidewalks on both sides of Valley Street and on the north side of Magnolia Avenue.
• Separated bike paths on both sides of Valley Street
• Paved, parallel parking in the existing right-of-way where feasible
• High-visibility crosswalks in the project area
• Activated flashing beacon lights at Valley Street and Brady Circle
• Eight new streetlights in the project area to increase night-time visibility
• Overhead utilities placed underground in the project area, contingent upon funding
availability
In addition to the road improvements outlined above, the Project will replace an old water
main in Valley Street in coordination with the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD).
Necessary Council Action
After completion of the Project plans and specifications, and upon coordination with the
overhead utility companies, staff will bring this item to the City Council to approve the plans
and specifications, and to authorize advertisement for construction bids.
Next Steps
Following the Traffic and Mobility Commission’s input on the current design, staff will work
with the consultant engineer and CMWD staff to finalize the plans, specifications and cost
estimate in early 2021. In addition, staff will work with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E),
Spectrum, and AT&T to coordinate undergrounding of the overhead utilities in the project area.
This coordination will include the relocation of SDG&E’s gas main and service laterals in
Magnolia Avenue. Staff expects to bring a staff report to the City Council in late 2021 to
approve the plans and specifications, and to authorize advertisement for bids.
Exhibits
1. Location Map for the Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets Project
2. Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets Project Presentation and Concept
Graphics
LOCATION
NOT TO SCALE
PROJECT NAME
MAP
PACIFIC OCEAN
VALLEY STREET AND MAGNOLIA A VENUE IMPROVEMENTS
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PROJECT EXHIBIT NUMBER 1 6019
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Valley Street looking south
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Valley Street looking north
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Magnolia Avenue looking west
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Exhibit 2