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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-06; Traffic and Mobility Commission; ; Intersection Improvements at Palomar Airport Road and College BoulevardMeeting Date: Sept. 6, 2022 To: Traffic and Mobility Commission Staff Contact: Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer Brandon.Miles@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2745 Subject: Intersection Improvements at Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard. Recommended Action Support staff’s recommendation to approve the plans and specifications of the intersection improvements at Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard, Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, Project No. 6028. Background The project is located at the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard as shown in Exhibit 1. Currently, southbound College Boulevard has one left-turn lane, one through travel lane, a bike lane and one right-turn lane as the roadway approaches Palomar Airport Road. The project will add a second southbound through travel lane to meet the level of service performance standard required by the city’s Growth Management Plan, or GMP. The project will widen the southbound approach of College Boulevard to include an additional southbound through travel lane approaching the intersection with Palomar Airport Road. The ultimate lane configuration for southbound College Boulevard will consist of a left turn lane, two through travel lanes, an enhanced bike lane and a right-turn lane as the roadway approached Palomar Airport Road. Additionally, the project will include modification to the traffic signal pole location, upgrading the pedestrian ramps, painted crosswalks and enhanced green paint striping in the conflict areas for bicyclists. These improvements are expected to improve traffic circulation and operations. On June 1, 2020, the Traffic and Mobility Commission unanimously supported staff’s recommendation to implement the project as it provided operational improvements consistent with the city’s General Plan Mobility Element. Next Steps Following the Traffic and Mobility Commission’s review, staff will finalize the construction plans and obtain necessary permits for the project. Staff will then bring a staff report to the City Council to approve a dedication of certain city-owned real property for public street purposes for Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements. Finally, staff will Sept. 6, 2022 Item #1 1 return to the City Council in early 2023 with a recommendation to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids for the project. After the bidding process is complete, staff will return to the City Council with a recommendation to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The construction is targeted to begin in summer 2023. Exhibits 1.Location Map 2.Signing and Striping Plans Sept. 6, 2022 Item #1 2 LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE PROJECT NAME PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND COLLEGE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NUMBER 6028 & 6029 EXHIBIT 1 PLOTTED BV; SCOTT EVANS PLOT DATE. 7/26/12 PATH:C:\mANSPORTAVON DEPARTklENT\DESI(»l DIVISI0N\Ull£S\6028-6029.DWG Exhibit 1 Sept. 6, 2022 Item #1 3 E Exhibit 2 Sept. 6, 2022 Item #1 4 Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard Improvements –Project No. 6028 Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer Public Works Sept. 6, 2022 RECOMMENDED ACTION Support staff’s recommendations to approve the plans and specifications of the intersection improvements at Palomar Airport Road (PAR) and College Boulevard, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6028 ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd College Boulevard ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS •Provide operational improvements by adding an additional southbound through lane •Modify traffic signal pole location •Maintain separated bike lane •Maintain right turn only lane ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd Looking south ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd Looking south ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd PAR ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd NEXT STEPS •Finalize project plans, specifications and cost estimate •Obtain necessary permits from resource agencies •Request Planning Commission approval •Request City Council to •approve plans and specifications and authorize for bids •request City Council to award a construction contract ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd RECOMMENDED ACTION Support staff’s recommendations to approve the plans and specifications of the intersection improvements at Palomar Airport Road (PAR) and College Boulevard, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6028 ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd THANK YOU ITEM 1: Palomar Airport Road and College Blvd