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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-02; Traffic Safety Commission; ; TERRAMAR AREA COASTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTPage 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COMMITTEE MEETING OF: April 2, 2018 ITEM NO. 1 LOCATION: Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project INITIATED BY: Associate Engineer, Jonathan Schauble REQUESTED ACTION: Information only BACKGROUND: The City of Carlsbad is working on a number of projects to make it easier and safer to get to the beach and travel along Carlsbad Boulevard, whether by car, on a bike or by foot. The project objectives are to give people a better experience along the coastline, adequate parking spaces, and comfortable places to enjoy a visit to the coastline. This project is being designed with public participation in order to ensure we preserve Carlsbad’s unique coastal character. DATA: Staff will present an update of recent activity related to the Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project. RECOMMENDATION: None. This item is informational only. NECESSARY CITY COUNCIL ACTION: None. Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project Jonathan Schauble April 2, 2018 City Council Goals •“Become a leader in multimodal transportation…” –Strategy #1 Improve Mobility on Existing Roadways •“Enhance Carlsbad’s coastline to ensure an exceptional experience…” –Strategy #2 Improve the safety and usability for all along Carlsbad Boulevard. •Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project •Tamarack Area Coastal Improvement Project Project Area I Project Goals •Create a balanced road that is safe and attractive to cars, bikes and pedestrians •Maintain traffic flow with vehicle speeds compatible with a residential neighborhood •Improve access to the coast •Improve the area’s aesthetics and, where possible, add amenities, with an emphasis on Carlsbad’s natural beauty Public Participation July 2015 •First Public Workshop (62 attendees) •Online survey (944 comments) •3 site intercept surveys on bluff top November 2015 •Second Public Workshop (52 attendees) •Online survey (619 comments) Outreach Efforts November 2017 •Third Public Workshop (90 attendees) •Site intercept surveys (35 comments) Stakeholder Meetings 2017/2018 •State Parks 12/15/17 •Beach Preservation 1/09/18 •CA Coastal Commission 3/22/18 •Coastal Corridor Committee 3/22/18 •Traffic Safety Commission 4/2/18 •Parks and Rec Commission 4/16/18 Walking & Biking Improvements •Space for safe walking, jogging and bicycling on both sides of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road •Wider shared-use path on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard •Added amenities, like bike racks, recycle/trash cans, benches, and drinking fountains •Included new crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road with flashing lights for improved safety Bluff Area Bluff Area Improvements •Fewer defined paths making it easier to get from bluff top to beach while protecting the bluff from damage and erosion •Two defined beach access points •Small seating areas designed for short visits •Natural aesthetic with native landscaping and DG paths •Added drinking fountains, recycle/trash cans, and bike racks •Expanded ADA beach access and added parking spaces Northern Limit of Project Street Improvements •Roundabouts or Traffic Signals –Cannon Rd intersection –Cerezo Dr intersection •Additional parking where feasible •Curb bulbouts for safety and to discourage cut- through traffic •Landscaped planter areas Cannon Road Intersection Cannon Road Intersection Cerezo Drive Intersection Next Steps •Council Workshop –tentative schedule May 15, 2018 •City Council Meeting -selection of preferred alternative •CEQA determination and public review •Planning Commission for issuance of CDP •California Coastal Commission –application for CDP Questions? •Jonathan Schauble, Associate Engineer •Phone 760-602-2762 •Email it to jonathan.schauble@carlsbadca.gov