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Home My WebLink About7.2 Amador Plaza Rd Bicycle Improvements or 19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK ` CITY COUNCIL File #600-35 DATE: February 3, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager " SUBJECT: Approval of a New Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project—Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Prepared by William Lai, Assistant Civil Engineer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider a new CIP Project to implement the City's recently adopted Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan. The proposed Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project would enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility along Amador Plaza Road between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amador Plaza Road improvements are estimated to cost $1,414,000, and to span fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Available funding sources include the City's Downtown Traffic Impact Fee (DTIF) Program ($894,000) and the Downtown Public Improvement Reserve ($460,000). It is anticipated that the DTIF will contribute an additional $60,000 based on the projected cash flow to the DTIF program. Should that not materialize, the General Fund would need to provide a loan to the DTIF to cover the $60,000. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the addition of the Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan; and Approve the Budget Change Form. ,J �ubmitteb By ' � Reviewed By Public Works Director Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: Staff has prepared, for the City Council's consideration, a new capital improvement project to implement the City's recently adopted Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan. The proposed Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project would enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and accessibility along Amador Plaza Road between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. Following is a summary of the project: Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. 7.2 Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project: As recommended in the adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as one of the high priority projects, the proposed Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project will be located along Amador Plaza Road between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. This area is a major retail district within downtown Dublin and receives heavy pedestrian use. There are retail shops and restaurants on both sides of the street which generate heavy pedestrian traffic across Amador Plaza Boulevard. Currently, marked crosswalks are located 1,700 feet apart at the signalized intersections of Amador Plaza Road/Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road/Amador Valley Boulevard. The long distance between crosswalks has led to pedestrians crossing the street at mid-block locations. Additionally, there are many full-access driveways along the street, some of which are located in close proximity to intersections, as well as a two way left turn lane that creates unpredictable traffic movements. This situation encourages many bicyclists to use the sidewalks rather than ride in the roadway. The improvements being recommended are included in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee (DTIF) program. In order to provide continuity for the project design and to minimize design costs, the entire project as outlined in the Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan and the DTIF will be planned and designed at one time. Construction for the project will be broken up into phases and will include the following improvements- 1. Striping of two (2) mid-block crosswalks with curb extensions to improve visibility and to decrease pedestrian crossing distance. 2. Installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian warning devices at each proposed mid-block crosswalk 3. Construction of a raised median with a left turn pocket in the southbound direction at the southern driveway into Safeway 4. Construction of the southbound exclusive right turn lane at the intersection of Amador Plaza Road and Dublin Boulevard. The design work and improvements would begin in the current Fiscal Year, with an expected expenditure of $550,042 ($100,000 from the available DTIF program balance and $450,042 from the General Fund Downtown Public Improvement Reserve). The remainder of the project would be funded in FY 2015-16, primarily from the DTIF program ($854,000), as well as the Downtown Public Improvement Reserve ($9,958). As part of the proposed phases of improvements, there may be a potential for modification or removal of some on-street parking in the area as well as changes to traffic circulation in the vicinity of the Safeway driveway. Staff will solicit feedback from businesses and the community to address parking and accessibility concerns. The approval of this CIP project will provide for the planning, design, and construction of the recommended phases of the project. This project is consistent with the City's Complete Streets Policy and the General Plan. The proposed improvements have also been presented at the City's semi-annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Workshop. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: Page 2 of 3 All businesses along Amador Plaza Road between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard received notices of the proposed project along Amador Plaza Road. Additionally, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Bike East Bay, and Valley Spokesmen were also notified. Staff will continue to work with businesses during the planning and design stages to address any concerns. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Example of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon 3. Example of Curb Extensions (Bulb Outs) 4. Budget Change Form for the Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project Page 3 of 3 Location Map of Proposed Improvements '` •••.. ..} . you\e�ac �: �:• � --� �. lei 9 aaa ; Crosswalk `` A! dQOr� °a dd ,� • a SyPa.0 ts; a Crosswalk ` e • ti' t` •a 4 % r. REa �y Re- esign of - Driveway - Safeway* - Construcfi'on'"of •�: Exclusive Right • '' Tern Lane* you\evaCd R *Approximate location of proposed improvements. Final design will be determined after community feedback. Examples of Rectangular Flashing Beacons r ' t t r:rF. r; . Examples of Curb Extensions ,. . CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET CHANGE FORM Budget Change Reference#: City Council's Approval Required From Un-Appropriated Reserves X Budget Transfer Between Funds From Designated Reserves Other DECREASE BUDGET AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET AMOUNT Account Amount Account Amount General Fund and Downtown Traffic Impact Fee Fund-Street CIP-Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 1001.9601.89101 (Transfer Out) $450,042.00 4304.9601.89101 (Transfer Out) $100,000.00 3600.9601.49999(Transfer In) $550,042.00 st0815.9100.9101 (Salary/Benefits) $3,042.00 st0815 9200.9202(Design) $185,000.00 st0815.9400.9401 (Improv-Not Bldg) $360,000.00 st0815.9500.9502(Filing Fees) $500.00 st0815.9500.9503(Printing) $500.00 st0815.9500.9504 (Legal Notices) $500.00 st0815.9500.9505(Postage) $500.00 REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE Budget adjustment for CIP-Amador Plaza Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements As Presented at the City Council Meeting 2/3/2015 Posted By: Date: G:\CIP\Amador Plaza Road Bike and Ped\Budget Change Form.xlsx Budget Change Form.xlsx