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Home My WebLink About2021-04-08; Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1); Gomez, PazTo the members of the: TY COUNCIL Oat C / CC / CM _ACM c; DCM (3) ✓ Council Memorandum April 8, 2021 To: From: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub~rks Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager(___ (s-("" {city of Carlsbad Memo ID #2021074 Re: Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1) This memorandum provides an update on a previous memorandum dated Feb. 18, 2021, on the project to enhance uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy (between Mountain View Drive and Cypress Avenue). Background On Sept. 24, 2019, staff presented to City Council proposed actions to address traffic calming concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard, College Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue. Staff proposed a project to enhance the uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy, which currently have existing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) systems. Improvements include: • Curb extensions (where feasible) • Pedestrian-activated in-pavement flashing lights to augment the existing RRFB systems • Continental-style high-visibility crosswalk markings • Green bicycle lane treatments in conflict areas On Feb. 18, 2021, staff provided a memorandum with a project update (Attachment A). Discussion In October 2020, staff submitted two applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds in the amount of $591,600 to help offset the preliminary design/construction cost of $657,600. On March 30, 2021, staff was notified that the city has been selected for the HSIP funds in the requested amount of $591,600. On April 5, 2021, staff presented the project to the Traffic and Mobility Commission for their support of staff's recommendation to implement the proposed traffic calming improvements. With a vote of 6-0-1 (Commissioner Penseyres abstained), the Traffic and Mobility Commission supported staff's recommendation. Public Works Branch Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2757 t Council Memo -Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1) April 8, 2021 Page 2 Next Steps In summer 2021, staff plans to present the project to City Council to accept the HSIP grants, approve the plans and specifications and authorize bid solicitation. Construction is estimated to begin by the end of 2021 with completion in 2022. Attachment: A. Council Memorandum dated Feb. 18, 2021 cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Neil Gallucci, Police Chief Tom Frank, Transportation Director Ryan Green, Finance Director Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager John Kim, City Traffic Engineer Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Steve Thomas, Lieutenant, Police Department Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer To the members of the: _.S\TI, COUNCIL Date ~ CA ~ CC J CM / ACM ✓ DCM (3) ✓ Feb. 18, 2021 ATTACHMENT A Council Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager {§ {cityof Carlsbad Memo ID #2021041 Re: Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (~istrict 1) This memorandum provides an update on the.project to enhance uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy (between Mountain View Drive and Cypress Avenue). Background On Sept. 24, 2019, staff presented to City Council proposed actions to address traffic calming concerns on Carlsbad Boulevard, College Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue. Staff proposed a project to enhance the uncontrolled crosswalks on Carlsbad Boulevard at Hemlock Avenue, Cherry Avenue, Maple Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Oak Avenue and near the Army and Navy Academy, which currently have existing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) systems. Improvements include: • Curb extensions (where feasible) • Pedestrian-activated in-pavement flashing lights to augment the existing RRFB systems • Continental-style high-visibility crosswalk markings • Green bicycle lane treatments in conflict areas During the City Council Meeting on Feb. 11, 2021, a Council Member requested an update on this project. Discussion ,On Aug. 3, 2020, the proposed project was presented in conceptual form to the Traffic and Mobility Commission. Based on comments received during the plan check process, additional street lighting, where deemed appropriate by analysis, has been added to the scope of the project. The project is currently in the final design stage and will be brought to the Traffic and Mobility Commission for their recommendation in April 2021. In October 2020, staff submitted two applications for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds in the amount of $591,600 to help offset the preliminary design/construction estimate of $657,600. Results of the HSIP funding applications are not yet available. Public Works Branch Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2757 t Council Memo -Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1) Feb.18,2021 Page 2 Next Steps In April 2021, the final design of the project will be presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission for their support of staff's recommendation to approve the plans and specifications. Based on the results of the HSIP funding applications, staff will move the project forward to the construction phase. Design costs ~re being funded_through Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6070, but there are currently insufficient funds for construction. Assuming notification of HSIP funding will come within the next two months, staff is estimating that the project will be brought to the City Council in summer 2021 to approve the plans and specifications and to appropriate the necessary funds. Construction is estimated to occur by the end of 2021. cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Neil Gallucci, Police Chief Tom Frank, Transportation Director Ryan Green, Finance Director Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager John Kim, City Traffic Engineer Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Christie Calderwood, Lieutenant, Police Department Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer