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E. I4 St Striping & Pedestrian Improvement P &S and Call for Bids 2 September 7, 2010 ANALYSIS The project will include: 1) removing the existing striping and replacing it with the reconfigured striping design; 2) removing and replacing traffic loops at the East 14 Street and Dutton Avenue intersection; and 3) reconfiguring the traffic signal's mast arms to line up correctly with the reconfigured striping. The project will maintain the center two -way left -turn lane, but an additional through travel lane will be added in the northbound direction between Hays Street and Georgia Way, north of Dutton Avenue. Pedestrian safety features, such as in- street pedestrian signs, will be added at selected crosswalks that currently serve relatively higher pedestrian volumes but do not have traffic signals. Left -turn lanes and parallel parking will continue to be provided. The typical roadway section is as follows: • (I) 11-foot wide center two -way left -turn lane • (3) 11 -foot wide travel lanes (2 northbound, 1 southbound) • (2) 4.5 -foot wide "bicycle/buffer" areas • (2) 7 -foot wide parking lanes • Total curb -to -curb width = 67 feet The project will also include the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of San Leandro Boulevard, Park Street, West Broadmoor Boulevard and Apricot Street. The large asphalt road area created by the intersection of these streets creates driver confusion leading to a high collision rate. The installation of new striping, delineators, and appropriate signage to create a roundabout will redirect vehicles entering the intersection into a circular traffic pattern to eliminate conflicts. Including the Semi-roundabout work with the East 14 Striping project will create a more efficient construction project and reduce costs. Additional DSPI funds for the completion of this project are requested with this action as the original allocation is estimated to be insufficient. Previous City Council Action(s) On April 19, 2006, the City Council approved the new roadway configuration plan for East 14 Street between Hays Street and West Broadmoor Boulevard. Applicable General Plan Policv • Policy16.02 — Level of Service — Use Level of Service (LOS) "D" as the minimum acceptable service standard for streets and intersections, except as otherwise indicated in the Transportation Element • Policy 16.03 — Maintenance — Regularly maintain City streets and traffic control devices to ensure that streets operate safely and efficiently • Policy 16.04 — Traffic Flow Improvements — Use a variety of measures to improve traffic flow at congested intersections, including technologically advanced tools such as signal timing and video monitoring