HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-06; Traffic and Mobility Commission; ; Semiannual Transportation ReportMeeting Date: June 6, 2022
To: Traffic and Mobility Commission
Staff Contact: Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Tom.Frank@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2766
Subject:
District:
Semiannual Transportation Report
Citywide
Recommended Action
Receive a semiannual transportation report.
Executive Summary
On March 20, 2018, a minute motion was made by City Council that asked staff to report back
twice per year on the progress of multi-modal transportation initiatives. Since that time, staff
has presented seven semiannual transportation reports and this report is the eighth.
Discussion
During 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic continued however, restrictions were reduced and more
of the historical norms resumed with some lasting changes to commuter and recreational
pattern changes. The main changes to commuter traffic was the increase in transportation
demand management as a result of flexible and remote work schedules, and active recreational
activities and e-bikes remained at high levels than prior to the pandemic. The following update
provides each division’s accomplishments over the last six months and goals for the next six
months.
Transportation and Drainage Engineering and Asset Management Division
Past six-month accomplishments include:
•Completed construction of the Carlsbad State Beach Energy Dissipater Replacement
Project
•Completed construction of the fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 Concrete Repair Project
•Advertised for construction bids of the 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal Project
•Awarded construction contract of the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements
Phase I Project, and started construction support activities
•Advertised for construction bids of the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements
Phase II Project
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• Awarded contract to engineering design consultant firm of the Avenida Encinas Coastal
Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Completed construction of the El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection
Improvements Project
• Initiated preliminary engineering and environmental assessment of the College
Boulevard Extension Project
• Received draft 60% engineering design and continued environmental studies of the
Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project
• Completed 50% engineering design and continued environmental studies of the Beach
Access Repairs from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue Project
• Completed quarterly vegetation maintenance of the Lake Calavera Dam
• Completed annual vegetation clearing and trash removal of Buena Vista Creek Channel
Maintenance District Project
• Completed Agua Hedionda Creek vegetation removal between the bridges of Cannon
Road and El Camino Real
• Completed the 100% engineering design of the Corrugated Metal Pipe, or CMP,
Replacement Project north of Encinas Creek
• Completed the 100% engineering design of the CMP Replacement on six sites in the
northwest quadrant
• Completed engineering design of the 2021 Sidewalks Improvement Project
• Prepared and processed a variety of annual reports to various transportation agencies
including the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, the California
Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, and the California Transportation
Commission, or CTC, to secure funding for transportation Capital Improvement Program,
or CIP, projects
• Created, edited, and added asset inventory data associated with transportation,
drainage, facilities, and parks and recreation assets
• Produced a variety of atlas books, mapping products and data analysis for use by design,
maintenance, and operations staff
• Selected consultant and initiated engineering design and environmental services of the
Merwin Drive Drainage Improvements Project
• Selected consultant for engineering design and environmental services of the Drainage
Master Plan Facility BFB-U, El Camino Real Channel Restoration Project
• Released Request for Qualifications, or RFQ, for engineering design of the Carlsbad
Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Intersection Improvements Project
• Completed engineering design and advertised for construction bids of the Phase I -
Magnolia Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project
• Completed engineering design of the Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project
• Advertised for construction bids and initiated construction of the FY 2020-21 Americans
with Disabilities Act, or ADA, Improvements Project
• Completed construction of the Segovia Way Pavement Distress and Drainage
Improvements Project
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• Completed construction of the Surface Drainage Improvements Project in the northwest
portion of the city
• Inspected 34,000 linear feet of storm drain pipeline with closed circuit television, or
CCTV, technologies
• Installed perforated underdrains along an El Camino Real slope to alleviate groundwater
pressure and constructed gravel drainage swale and splash pads to convey slope runoff
across an existing dirt maintenance access road
• Presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission the following projects for review:
Village and Barrio Traffic Circles, El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements, El
Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive, Avenida Encinas
Widening South of Palomar Airport Road, 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal Project, Park
Drive Street and Drainage Improvements, Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street
Improvements, El Camino Real Roadway Improvements from Arenal Road to La Costa
Avenue, and Traffic Calming for Magnolia Avenue from Brady Circle to Valley Street
• Mailed out an additional public outreach newsletter for the Village and Barrio Traffic
Circles and Barrio Lighting Projects
• Installed 14 streetlights for the Barrio Lighting Phase 1 project. Seven streetlights were
energized, and staff coordinated with San Diego Gas & Electric, or SDG&E, to schedule
energizing of remaining streetlights
Conducted a Utilities Coordination Committee meeting with utilities firms such as
SDG&E and telecommunication service providers to provide project updates and
coordinate efforts
Six-month goals include:
• Continue with designs of the projects included in the Transportation and Drainage CIP
Project Status Update provided in Exhibit 1
• Award a professional services agreement and initiate engineering design and
environmental assessment processes of the Treatment Control BMP Program
• Complete subsurface geotechnical investigation of the section of El Fuerte Street
between Faraday Avenue and Loker Avenue
• Continue completing a variety of annual reports to various transportation agencies
including SANDAG, Caltrans and CTC to secure funding for transportation CIP projects
• Continue adding asset inventory data associated with transportation, drainage, facilities
and parks assets
• Continue producing a variety of atlas books, mapping products and data analysis for use
by design, maintenance and operations staff
• Complete construction of the Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project
• Award a professional services agreement and initiate engineering design of the Bridge
Preventative Maintenance Program
• Conduct another Utilities Coordination Committee meeting in spring 2022
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Streets & Storm Drain Maintenance Division
Past six-month accomplishments include:
• Completed the second year of a multi-year contract with Cannon Pacific Services (dba
Pacific Sweeping) for the city’s street sweeping services
• Completed the second year of a multi-year contract with Urban Corps of San Diego for
citywide pressure washing services, graffiti and trash removal services, and upgraded
services to seven-days a week.
• Completed first year of an agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for high-priority
storm drain maintenance and inspections
• Successfully completed phase one of the Retro Reflectivity Sign Replacement CIP and
replace 1681 street signs with failing reflectivity
• Part-time project assistant successfully completed half of a year of project support.
• Mobilized response crews related to COVID-19 incidents
• Completed 114 work orders related to damaged signs from vehicle collision incidents
• Inspected high-priority storm drain inlets removing over 16 tons of storm drain
sediment and debris for the fiscal year
• Continued managing 1,800 lane miles of street sweeping per month resulting in the
removal of approximately 535 tons of debris from city roadways
• Completed 304 streetlight and electrical maintenance service requests
• Completed 57 storm drain maintenance requests and 21 storm drain emergency
responses
• Completed 96 sidewalk work orders and 71 asphalt work orders within the city’s right-
of-way which consisted of approximately 47,000 square feet of surfaces replaced
• Completed installation of 61 lights-emitting diode, or LED, street light fixtures
Six-month goals include:
• Continue implementation of the annual roadway restriping program by purchasing a
replacement long line striping truck
• Continue with annual maintenance programs
• Continue with Phase II of citywide streetlight LED fixtures replacement program along
the collector and industrial streets
• Continue to safely maintain all levels of service during the COVID-19 recovery period
and beyond
• Continue with Phase II of the citywide retro-reflectivity sign replacement program
• Initiate Phase I of the citywide roadway thermoplastic replacement program
Traffic Division
Past six-month accomplishments include:
• Completed updating the Engineering Standards in accordance with the General Plan
Mobility Element
• Completed design of the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project and
submitted a request to Caltrans for Highway Safety Improvement Program, or HSIP,
funding allocation
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• Completed a citywide analysis of traffic safety and collision data as part of the Local
Roadway Safety Plan, or LRSP, project, conducted two stakeholder group meetings and
initiated development of roadway safety recommendations
• Initiated effort on updating the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, or
CRTMP
• Continued design effort to restripe southbound Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive
to Island Way to better serve all roadway users
• Continued implementation and configuration of Cubic/Trafficware traffic signal
controller software
• Provided engineering support of the new fiber optic communications network, including
new IP number scheme development for traffic controllers and other signal components
within the traffic cabinet
• Established a new traffic signal maintenance contract and transitioned service to the
new contractor
• Established a new traffic signal mark-out contract and transitioned service to the new
contractor
• Provided traffic signal modification construction inspection assistance at El Camino
Real/College Boulevard intersection, including controller, pole/mast arm relocation and
rewiring to accommodate removal of southbound right turn ‘porkchop’ island to add
third southbound through lane and dedicated southbound right turn lane
• Provided construction assistance for Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, curb return
project related to vehicle detection and detector lead-in cables
• Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification of the El Camino Real/Arenal
Road intersection to provide a new preemption pattern for the Fire Station No. 2
reconstruction project
• Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification of Palomar Airport
Road/College Boulevard/Aviara Parkway intersection, including controller, pole and
mast arm relocation to accommodate new southbound through lane
• Provided design assistance for traffic signal modification on El Camino Real to provide
third southbound through lane from Arenal Road to north of La Costa Avenue
• Initiated a contact with Caltrans to facilitate/maintain traffic controller clock
synchronization between Caltrans and the city as Caltrans migrates their traffic central
system software and upgrades their outdated signal controllers
Six-month goals include:
• Prepare traffic studies associated with reported traffic concerns and identify proposed
improvements
• Begin construction of the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Initiate design of the Sustainable Mobility Plan projects to enhance bike safety on La
Costa Avenue, Jefferson Street and Cannon Road
• Continue effort on updating the CRTMP
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• Continue implementation of traffic calming improvements on residential streets per the
CRTMP
• Complete the LRSP project
• Complete installation of permanent speed feedback signs on College Boulevard
• Complete design plans to restripe southbound Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive
to Island Way to better serve all roadway users
• Complete construction of traffic calming projects in Segovia Way and Harwich Drive
• Complete construction of the pedestrian hybrid beacon, or HAWK, system on Tamarack
Avenue at Valley Street
• Continue re-IP process for traffic signal controller and other signal components
integrated into the high-speed fiber network
• Work with the Information Technology Department to identify opportunities to improve
traffic communications network, including upgrading of wireless repeater capacities and
rerouting wireless connections to return communications to the Traffic Management
Center on last-leg fiber as opposed to last-leg wireless radio
• Continue to address communications and detection requirements to maximize
capabilities of Cubic/Trafficware traffic signal controller software
• Coordinate with Caltrans to maintain clock synchronization and coordination as
upgrades to their central system software and controllers occur
• Continue to explore efficiencies related to traffic signal contractor utilization
Planning and Mobility Division
Past six-month accomplishments include:
• Acted as the staff liaison to the Traffic & Mobility Commission
• Continued to lead the Transportation Demand Management, or TDM, program including
outreach to local employers, and continued review and monitoring of mandatory TDM
programs
• Conducted spring evaluations with fourteen (14) Carlsbad Employers to ensure
compliance with their mandatory TDM programs
• Continued management and development of the city’s TDM program website,
www.carlsbadcommuter.com, to provide Carlsbad businesses and residents with access
to alternative transportation information and services
• Initiated key program recommendations from the Sustainable Mobility Plan including
the active transportation monitoring program, cycling education and safety training, and
Safe Routes to School planning activities
• Initiated the development of the city’s first Safe Routes to School Plan with Hope
Elementary School
• Continued development of the planning and engineering design process for the Avenida
Encinas Coastal Rail Trail project
• Continued to lead review of all TIA reports of development projects provided by the
Land Development Engineering Division, Community Development Department
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• Reviewed and provided comments on the studies associated with SANDAG’s draft 2021
Regional Transportation Plan
• Finalized the city’s first annual Active Transportation Monitoring Program
• Worked with the Carlsbad Police Department to develop the city’s E-Bike Regulation
Ordinance
Six-month goals include:
• Continue to develop the TDM program and create community-wide awareness to
inspire change in commuter travel behavior
• Incorporate data-driven metrics to create both qualitative and quantitative updates
• Finalize updates to the city’s MMLOS methodology in collaboration with the Traffic and
Mobility Commission
• Finalize updates to the city’s TIA Guidelines in collaboration with the Community
Development Department, City Attorney’s Office, Traffic and Mobility Commission and
final adoption by City Council
• Finalize the review and update of the city’s TDM Ordinance and Handbook
• Continuation of work to update of the city’s Traffic Impact Fee, or TIF, program
• Continue to develop and promote the city’s bicycle education and training program with
emphasis on student education, smart cycling classes and e-bike specific training
opportunities
• Initiate development of high-priority projects identified in the Village and Barrio Master
Plan including the Grand Avenue Promenade feasibility study and study of the
conversion of Tyler Street to a one-way complete street
• Evaluate the city’s current bike parking and identification of new bike parking
infrastructure needs at recreational and commercial destinations citywide
The Transportation Department is focused on implementing projects in a timely, well-vetted
and cost-effective manner. Staff look forward to continuing to work with the Traffic and
Mobility Commission to optimize the public input process and publicly vet projects to help
produce the best projects possible.
Fiscal Analysis
This item is a presentation on the work related to management of the city’s transportation
assets and, as such, there is no financial impact related to this item.
Next Steps
The next semiannual transportation report is expected to be in January 2023.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving a presentation on the work of the
Public Works Branch, Transportation Department does not constitute a “project” within the
meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
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Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program Project Status Update
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
•College Boulevard Reach A Extension – CIP Project No. 3636
o On May 5, 2020, City Council directed staff to pursue a city-led financing program, planning,
and environmental review for construction of the College Boulevard extension, which would
include the city undertaking a preliminary design and engineering assessment
o On Nov. 2, 2020, staff presented the scope of work to the Traffic and Mobility Commission
and solicited the commission’s input and feedback on the project
o On Aug. 17, 2021, the city entered into an agreement with a consultant team to complete
preliminary design and environmental services
o Consultant has initiated preliminary engineering and environmental review process
o Coordinated right-of-entry agreements to perform field investigations for preliminary
engineering and environmental assessment
o Initiated field investigations, including biological surveys and geotechnical investigation to
o Finalizing Traffic Operations Analysis report and draft cross section alternatives for College
Boulevard Extension Design Study Project
o Target schedule – Traffic & Mobility Commission meeting for design alternatives
recommendations (fall 2022), preliminary design, 30% complete plan (late-2023)
•Pavement Management Program – CIP Project No. 6001
o 2020-21 Pavement Overlay – Project will resurface 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
Plans and specifications were approved by City Council on Sept. 15, 2020
City Council awarded a construction contract on Aug. 31, 2021
Staff revisited and modified resurfacing methodology for this project in early
2022
Target schedule – Currently in construction phase, anticipated completion (late
2022)
o 2021 Slurry Seal and Fog Seal - Project will resurface streets throughout the city using slurry
seal and fog seal treatments (Attachment A provides a list of streets included in 2021 Slurry
Seal and Fog Seal Project)
Staff presented the project to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2021
Plans and specifications were approved by City Council on Aug. 31, 2021
Awarded construction contract in February 2022
Target schedule – Currently in construction phase, anticipated completion (late
2022)
o 2021 Pavement Assessment – Finalizing citywide pavement condition assessment and
analysis. The final report is expected by June 2022
o Initiated the selection and preliminary design phase of the 2022-23 Slurry Seal Project
•Beach Access Repairs from Pine Avenue to Tamarack Avenue – CIP Project No. 3896
o Project will repair sidewalks, handrails, stairways, retaining walls and seawall
o Currently in environmental phase and 70%-complete engineering design
o Coordinating repairs with State Parks staff to obtain approvals of repairs
o Presented the project updates at HMP resource agency coordination meeting
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023),
award of construction contract (late 2023)
• Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvements – CIP Project No. 6058
o Project will widen sidewalk, add crosswalks, improve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
access and improve traffic flow and transit stop
o Request for Qualifications for final design advertised in June 2021
o Project requires right-of-way coordination/resolution with State Parks
o Selected consultant and initiated engineering design and environmental services
o Received approval from SANDAG’s Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee and
Transportation Committee for a second Active Transportation Grant Program extension
o Consultant performing traffic counts in May and June to have both weekday and summer
peak volumes
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2024),
award of construction contract (mid-2023)
• El Camino Real Widening from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue – CIP Project No. 6051
o Widen southbound El Camino Real from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue to prime arterial
standards, add sidewalk and widen bridge
o Prepared 90%-complete improvement plans including environmental and supporting
documents
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2023),
award of construction contract (early 2024)
• El Camino Real and Cannon Road Improvements – CIP Project No. 6042
o Construct a new bridge for pedestrian connectivity over the Agua Hedionda Creek along El
Camino Real and widen the sidewalk on the west side of the El Camino Real bridge, and add
an additional northbound through lane
o Project presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in April 2020 and September 2020
o Project approved by Planning Commission in August 2020
o City Council approved the project plans and specifications and authorized bidding in August
2021
o City Council awarded a construction contract in January 2022
o Target schedule:
Phase I: Currently in construction, anticipated completion (mid-2022)
Phase II: Construction completion (late 2022)
• El Camino Real and College Boulevard Improvements – CIP Project No. 6071
o The project included enhancement to intersection for pedestrian and bicycle form of
mobility and ADA improvements
o Construction completed in late 2021, project closed out April 2022
• Kelly Drive and Park Drive Complete Street Improvements – CIP Project No. 6075
o Provide traffic calming on Kelly Drive and Park Drive, enhance biking with dedicated bike
path, and add trails and improvement pedestrian access
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Project in final engineering design phase
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in August 2021
o Conducted public outreach efforts including online survey, email blast, mailers and virtual
community workshop
o Target schedule – Finalize environmental documents (Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND)) for public review (late 2022), Planning Commission approval (early
2023), City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2023),
award of construction contract (late 2023)
• El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble – CIP Project No. 6072
o Federally funded project to widen El Camino Real to the city standards and provide an
additional northbound through lane from Cinnabar Way to Camino Vida Roble to increase
capacity. The project also adds new sidewalks and medians.
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in November 2020
o Next steps are to get Caltrans approval on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due
to federal funding requirement, determine California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
process, conduct property appraisal for acquisition
o Presented to Planning Commission June 2022
o Target schedule – City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid
(late 2022), award of construction contract (early 2023)
• Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard Improvements – CIP Project No. 6028
o Provide operational improvements to vehicles by adding an additional southbound through
lane and improvement bike lanes
o Construction plans are at 90%-complete
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2020
o Currently finalizing plans and preparing environmental/CEQA documents for public
circulation
o Target schedule – Planning Commission approval (late 2022), City Council approval of plans
and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2023), award of construction contract
(mid-2023)
• Palomar Airport Road and Melrose Drive Improvements – CIP Project No. 6034
o Provide operational improvements to vehicles by adding an additional southbound through
lane and improvement to bike lanes
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in May 2020
o Project design at 100%-complete with no environmental impacts
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022),
award of construction contract (early 2023)
• El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive – CIP Project No. 6094
o Project will widen El Camino Real to the city standards and provide an additional
northbound through lane to increase capacity. The project also adds new sidewalks.
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in September 2021
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Project design is 100%-complete
o Finalizing environmental/CEQA documents
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2023),
award of construction contract (mid 2023)
• Avenida Encinas Widening South of Palomar Airport Road – CIP Project No. 6004
o Project will provide multimodal improvements including new bike lanes, sidewalks and
traffic calming features
o Selected consultant and initiated engineering design and environmental services
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in June 2021
o Caltrans approved city’s State-only Funding request, which changed the Active
Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding from a federal program to a state program
o Staff is working with Caltrans and California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff to
rescope the project to meet the grant funding deadline
o Target schedule:
Segment 1 (between Cannon Rd and Palomar Airport Rd): Complete
Segment 2 (between Poinsettia Station to Carlsbad Blvd): Approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022), award of construction contract
(early 2023)
Segment 3 (Palomar Airport Rd and Poinsettia Station): City Council approval of
plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2024), award of construction
contract (mid-2024)
• Village and Barrio Traffic Circles – CIP Project No. 4015
o Traffic calming and pedestrian improvement features at eight intersections in the
Village/Barrio area to calm traffic as shown in the Village and Barrio Master Plan
o Construct five traffic circles, two other traffic calming improvements, and one high-visibility
continental crosswalk
o Project is in final engineering design and environmental review process
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in April 2020 and again in September 2021
o Public outreach newsletters mailed out in November 2020 and November 2021
o Representative Levin has secured $5 million dollars of federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Local Transportation Priorities Account and under the
Highway Infrastructure Program for traffic circles and street lighting projects
o Staff plan to delay going to City Council until funds are ready to be disbursed
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early 2023),
award of construction contract (mid-2023)
• Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project – CIP Project No. 6054
o Construct roundabout at intersection of Cannon Road and Carlsbad Boulevard, sidewalks,
crosswalks, increased parking and bluff improvements
o Traffic analysis completed in December 2021
o Engineering design at 60%-complete
o Coordinating with utility companies on undergrounding overhead utilities
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Target schedule – Draft CEQA document targeted for submittal to the city (late 2022),
Planning Commission approval (mid-2023), Coastal Development Permit from California
Coastal Commission (early 2024), City Council approval of plans and specifications and
authorization to bid (mid-2024), award of construction contract (late 2024)
• Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue Complete Streets – CIP Project No. 6019
o Construct sidewalks, bike paths, green street features and underground overhead utilities
along a portion of Valley Street and Magnolia Avenue
o Currently in engineering design phase
o Ongoing coordination with SDG&E and Communication Companies for 20A undergrounding
occurring in conjunction with this project
o Presented to Traffic and Mobility Commission in December 2020
o Target schedule – Additional public outreach (late 2022), finalize design and coordination
with utilities for undergrounding and gas main relocation (mid-2023), approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to bid (late 2023), award of construction contract (early
2024)
• Barrio Lighting Project – CIP Project No. 4013
o Phase 1 of the project included installation of 14 streetlights to dark areas in the Barrio
o 11 streetlights installed and energized in late 2021/early2022
o 3 streetlights installed on existing SDG&E power poles need to be energized via trench and
conduit
SDG&E has notified city staff that they are not able to energize 2 of the 3 installed
streetlights due to existing infrastructure on poles on Pine Ave and Tyler Street
Staff working with SDG&E for alternative location to install a new pole to be
energized
3rd location on Palm Ave is currently with planning by SDG&E
o Coordination ongoing with SDG&E planning staff to complete remaining streetlights of
Phase 1
o Phase 2 of the project, which will install pedestrian lighting to the Barrio, will be phased over
the next four fiscal years
o Public outreach newsletter mailed out in November 2020 and November 2021
o Awarded a professional services agreement for Barrio Lighting Phase 2 Pedestrian Lighting
Project
o Outreach survey for pedestrian lighting completed in February 2022
o Existing lighting assessment conducted in late March and April 2022
o Representative Levin has secured $5 million dollars of federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Local Transportation Priorities Account and under the
Highway Infrastructure Program for Village and Barrio Traffic Circles and Barrio Lighting
projects
o Staff plan to delay going to City Council until funds are ready to be disbursed
o Target schedule:
Phase 1 – Construction complete (late 2022)
Phase 2A – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (early
2023), award of construction contract (mid-2023)
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
• Drainage Master Plan Project BCB – Magnolia Avenue Drainage Improvements – CIP Project No.
6608
o Proposed 30-inch diameter storm drain pipeline on Magnolia Avenue from Brady Circle to
Monroe Street
o Project split into two separate phases that will be constructed during the summer months
due to the proximity of several nearby schools
Phase I will construct the main trunk of the storm drain on Magnolia Avenue and
replace/relocate several sections of potable water main
Phase II will provide full street pavement resurfacing, speed humps, curb bulb-
out/extensions and a storm drain lateral section on Valley Street
o Presented traffic calming measures to Traffic and Mobility Commission in August 2021
o Completed design of Phase I and awarded construction contract
o Target schedule:
Phase 1 – Construction to commence in June 2022 with completion by Aug. 24, 2022
(start of school year)
Phase II – Approval of plans and specifications (fall 2023), award of construction
contract (winter 2024), construction to commence in June 2024
• Buena Vista Creek Concrete Channel Maintenance Project – CIP Project No. 6619
o Proposed dredging of debris and clearing of vegetation within the concrete-lined portion of
Buena Vista Creek between the bridges of South Vista Way to approximately 200 feet
upstream of the El Camino Real bridge
o Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) determined to be appropriate CEQA document
by Planning Division, Community Development Department in fall 2021
Issued Task Order to update topographic survey in February 2022
• survey work completed in April 2022
Issued Task Order to prepare PEIR in February 2022
Issued Task Order to update engineering design in May 2022
o Target schedule:
PEIR currently being prepared and is expected to be circulated for public review
(early 2023)
Applications for resource agency permits to be submitted upon PEIR recordation
Channel clearing and dredging to occur in fall 2024
• Park Drive Street and Drainage Improvements – CIP Project No. 6611
o Remove and replace 500 feet of existing retaining wall and repair back slope with 2,000
cubic yards of imported fill. Project also includes brow ditch and storm drain improvements,
and sidewalk replacement.
o 0.75 acre of compensatory habitat mitigation required offsite due to impacts to coastal sage
scrub. Five-year maintenance and monitoring required upon completion of initial planning
and six-month plant establishment period.
o Minor Conditional Use Permit, Minor Hillside Development, and Minor Habitat Mitigation
Plan permit applications approved by the city’s Planning Division, Community Development
Department on March 30, 2022
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Submitted Notice of Determination to County of San Diego in April 2022
o Submitted application for a Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal
Commission in February 2022
o Target schedule – Final engineering design (early 2023), approval of plans and specifications
and authorization to bid (mid-2023), award of construction contract (late 2023)
• Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement North of Encinas Creek – CIP Project No. 6607
o Removal of 200 feet of CMP and replacement with reinforced concrete pipe storm drain
within Carlsbad Boulevard north of Encinas Creek. Project includes installation of one
standard curb inlet, pipe replacement, outlet improvements and slope repair/stabilization.
o Design and environmental services contracts executed in December 2020 for creation of
final plan and environmental studies
o Final design completed in March 2022
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (summer
2022), award of construction contract (fall 2022)
• Surface Drainage Improvements Project – CIP Project No. 6608
o Project improved surface drainage conditions on several streets within the northwest
quadrant area of the city. Improvements included installation of concrete curbs, gutters,
swales and gravel to reduce erosion and improve drainage
o Construction of 2020-21 Surface Drainage Improvements Project completed in August 2021
o Targe Schedule – Assess and prioritize sites for next round of Surface Drainage
Improvements and negotiate task order (late 2022)
• Merwin Drive Storm Drain Improvements – CIP Project No. 6608
o Project will improve surface drainage conditions and reduce the potential for ponding on
Merwin Drive during and following storm events
o Construction of temporary drainage improvements completed in December 2020
o City Council approved authorization for engineering and environmental services and
contract fully executed in September 2021
o Design options analysis completed in early 2022
o Target schedule – Final engineering design (late 2022), environmental processing and
permitting (mid-2023), approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late
2023), award of construction contract (early 2024)
• Drainage Master Plan Update – CIP Project No. 6623
o Update to the city’s 2008 Drainage Master Plan (DMP). Effort will update the list of master
planned projects, create a new fee schedule and amend existing Program Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) document
o Geographic Information System (GIS) updates to the entire city drainage inventory
completed in fall 2020. Drainage modeling supported by the GIS update, providing an
updated analysis of proposed projects from the 2008 DMP and a recommended list of new
projects to be added to the plan
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
o Received draft Drainage Master Plan update from consultant in March 2022, which included
draft fiscal analysis and amendment to Programmatic EIR
o Target schedule – City Planning response to Early Assessment submittal (mid-2022), City
Council adoption of the Drainage Master Plan update (mid-2023)
• Calavera Dam Vegetation Maintenance – CIP Project No. 5049
o Vegetation removal from the embankment, spillway and outlet of the Lake Calavera Dam
o Last clearing occurred on Sept. 27-28, 2021
o Currently vegetation being monitored for next clearing event. Vegetation will also be
cleared in advance of the contractor mobilizing for the Lake Calavera Outlet Replacement
Project (CIP Project No. 5054) so that a work area can be established
o Associated compensatory mitigation site in year 5 of 5 of mitigation. Annual report will be
created and submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or CDFW, in May
2022 and will request sign-off of mitigation site
• Agua Hedionda Creek Vegetation Maintenance – CIP Project No. 6629
o Budget increased for FY 21-22 to allow for two additional vegetation clearing events per
year. Existing maintenance contracts will be renewed to accommodate additional services
o Half-acre section of Agua Hedionda Creek between the bridges of Cannon Road and El
Camino Real cleared of vegetation in September 2021 to improve creek conveyance capacity
o Completed Monitoring Report for the Agua Hedionda Creek vegetation removal between
the bridges of Cannon Road and El Camino Real in May 2022
o Vegetation regrowth being monitored throughout winter months. Additional maintenance
events maybe requested if regrowth is determined to be significantly prohibit stream flows
o Target Schedule - Vegetation clearing anticipated (September 2022)
• Buena Vista Creek Assessment District – Operating Budget No. 1636312
o In November 2021, one acre of vegetation was removed from the northern half of Buena
Vista Creek upstream of Jefferson Street bridge (year 2 of 5). Vegetation also cleared around
the areas of three storm drain outfalls. Trash removal and non-native treatment of the
entire 11.2-acre site occurred in September and November 2021
o Coordination with homeless outreach team to remove several encampments and
concentrated areas of trash within stream corridor
o Completed Monitoring Report for the Buena Vista Creek vegetation clearing and submitted
to California Department of Fish and Wildlife in May 2022
o Vegetation regrowth being monitored throughout winter months. Additional maintenance
events maybe requested if regrowth is determined to be significantly prohibiting stream
flows
o Target Schedule - Vegetation clearing anticipated (September 2022)
• Romeria Street Drainage Channel Replacement – CIP Project No. 6604
o Compensatory mitigation consists of one plot within the Romeria Preserve and two plots
within the Lake Calavera preserve. All plots are in mitigation year 4 of 5 and are on track for
agency approval in spring 2022. Annual report will be submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
Engineers, or USACE, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, or RWQCB, in May 2022 for
review
o Target schedule: Mitigation fulfilled in spring 2022, submitted final completion report to
USACE and RWQCB and awaiting mitigation sign-off (project complete)
• Drainage Master Plan Project BFB-Upper – CIP Project No. 6622
o Proposed project includes drainage improvements and slope stabilization to an existing city-
owned earthen drainage channel on the east side of El Camino Real from Chestnut Avenue
to Tamarack Avenue
o The objective of the project is to restore the channel by stabilizing slopes to mitigate against
erosion during storm events and help reduce sediment transport to Agua Hedionda Lagoon
o Contract negotiations with design consultant finalized in August 2021, and fully executed
with the City Council approval in September 2021
o Topographic survey performed in February 2022
o Cultural resources study performed in April 2022
o Draft Hydrology & Hydraulics Report & proposal for updated geotechnical consultant scope
and fee received in May 2022
o Target schedule – Final engineering design and environmental permitting (late 2023),
approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2024), award of
construction contract (late-2024)
• Storm Drain Maintenance and Repair Program FY 2021-22 – CIP Project No. 6607
o Removal of five CMP pipe drainage pipe systems throughout the city and replacement with
reinforced concrete pipe systems
o Target schedule – Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022),
award of construction contract (early 2023)
• Highland-Hoover Storm Drain Realignment Project – CIP Project No. 6607
o Project will reroute an existing storm drain through several private properties to relocate
point off a private property (no city easements recorded) to city right-of-way
o Design completed in fall 2021
o Awaiting authorization of permanent storm drain easements and right of entry agreements
o Target schedule – Advertisement for construction bids (late 2022)
• Storm Drain Condition Assessment Program – CIP Project No. 6620
o Completed 34,000 feet of storm drain pipeline inspections with CCTV technology by July
2021
o Inspection results will create list of repair and maintenance projects to be executed by CIP
Project No. 6607
o Program is also used on an as-needed basis to inspect drainage systems requiring immediate
inspection
o Target schedule – Issue task order to develop a list of sites for next 5 rounds of CCTV storm
drain inspections and potential locations for storm drain maintenance and repair (mid-
2022), Issue separate task order and initiate/complete next round of inspections (late 2022)
June 6, 2022 Item #7 Page 17 of 19
Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
• Sidewalks Improvement Program – CIP Project No. 6002
o Program to design and construct missing links of sidewalk throughout the city
o Finalized design phase for FY 2022 project. FY 2022 project locations are:
Garfield Street (east side) between Redwood Avenue and Tamarack Avenue
Monroe Street (east side) between Marron Road and southern mall driveway
entrance (near bus stops)
Tamarack Avenue (north side) between Kirkwall Avenue and Edinburgh Drive
o Target schedule
Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (mid-2022), award of
construction contract (late 2022)
Finalize FY 2023-24 sidewalk improvement locations (late 2022), present to Traffic
and Mobility Commission (early 2023), issue a Task Order to initiate engineering
design (mid-2023)
• Concrete Repairs Program – CIP Project No. 6013
o Miscellaneous concrete repairs to sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway
approaches and cross gutters
o Construction completed in early 2022
• ADA Ramp Improvement Program – CIP Project No. 6049
o Construction of FY 2020-21 ADA Improvements completed in May 2022
o Final striping targeted for completion by summer 2022
• Public Parking Lots ADA Improvements – CIP Project Nos. 6049/6052
o ADA and parking lot improvements at nine public parking lots in downtown Carlsbad and
three city parks
o Currently in design phase
o Target schedule: Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid (late 2022),
award of construction contract (early 2023)
• Parking Lot Maintenance Program – CIP Project No. 6052
o Maintenance of city’s parking lots and driveways to provide access to the city parks, fire
stations, libraries and facilities
o Work under this program is being performed in conjunction with Public Parking Lots ADA
Improvements, CIP Project No. 6049
• Roadway Slope Stabilization Program – CIP Project No. 6081
o El Fuerte Street Project
Construct roadway improvements to address pavement distress issues along El
Fuerte Street between Faraday Avenue and Loker Avenue
Subsurface geotechnical investigation completed early 2022
Additional goal to evaluate both a short term and long-term repair options. Also
perform traffic study and other preliminary evaluations to determine “road diet”
feasibility
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Exhibit 1
Semiannual Transportation Report
Transportation and Drainage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Status
Update as of June 2022
• Trash Capture Amendment Compliance Program – CIP Project No. 6626
o Design Regional Trash Capture Best Management Practices (TCBMPs) to improve storm
water quality, achieve compliance with watershed permit and reduce maintenance costs
o Coordinated with Maintenance and Environmental Management and prepared conceptual
TCBMP designs at six to 10 locations (early 2022)
o Selected the following six sites for 1st round of program:
State Street – proposed regional downstream TCBMP
Agua Hedionda discharge – proposed regional downstream TCBMP
Palomar Airport Road and Paseo Del Norte – retrofit 4 exiting TCBMPs
o Target schedule – Issue three separate Task Orders for design of the six selected TCBMP
sites (late 2022), Initiate engineering design and environmental review on first round of
TCBMPs (early 2023)
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Semi Annual Transportation
Report
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Transportation Department
June 6, 2022
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive presentation
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Focus of this report?
Update on six-month accomplishments and
six-month goals
Transportation Engineering
and Asset Management
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•Six-month accomplishments
•Transportation Capital Improvement Program
–Project status update in Exhibit 1
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Transportation
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Street and
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Street and
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Traffic Division
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•Six-month accomplishments
•Six-month goals
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Planning and Mobility
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•Six-month goals
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Planning and Mobility
Division
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•Multimodal level of service (MMLOS)
•Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA)
Guidelines
•TIA reviews
•Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program
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SANDAG
Regional
Plan
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TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY
COMMISSION MEETINGS
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•Monthly meetings
•Receiving public input
•Providing feedback on projects
•Ad-hoc committees
•Celebrating wins!
•Implement FY22 workplan
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THANK YOU!
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