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Summary <br />Implement the recommendations of the Streetscape Master Plan and the completed design for enhancing the <br />appearance of the street and installing traffic calming measures between Lewis Avenue and Dutton Avenue. <br />Description <br />The phase 1 of the MacArthur Boulevard Streetscape project was constructed in 2006. The design incorporated <br />critical project elements defined in the 2002 MacArthur Boulevard Streetscape Master Plan. This project involves <br />revisiting and completing the project that was partially completed during the phase 1 MacArthur Boulevard <br />Streetscape project, and construction of phase 2 from Lewis Avenue to Dutton Avenue on MacArthur Boulevard <br />including: • New street lighting • Landscaped median between Dowling and Dutton on MacArthur • Corner sidewalk <br />bulb outs at the intersections of Superior/MacArthur, and Dutton/MacArthur • Street trees • Street furniture and <br />sidewalk improvements Project design will coordinate with the recommendations of the MacArthur Boulevard <br />Streetscape Master Plan, and to match the uniformity of the already constructed phase 1 improvement. Meetings <br />with Caltrans and communities are anticipated. <br />Justification or Benefit of Project <br />Improves safety of this busy freeway off ramp/intersection and enhances this northern entrance to the city. <br />Encourages private investment in the area and improves the viability of the business district. Ties this portion of the <br />roadway with the improvements to the south. <br />Consequences of not doing the Project <br />This section of MacArthur Boulevard will continue to appear blighted in relation to the southern section, where the <br />streetscape enhancements have improved the area, attracted new business and increased private investment. <br />Project Numb 2004.0170Project Typ Roadway streetscape <br />Detailed Cost Status Active <br />Department/Sponsor Community Development <br />Impact to Operation Cost Impact to Maintenance Cost Increase <br />Likely Cost $1.6M to $3.2M <br />Categor Bicycle and Pedestrian <br />Project Name MacArthur Blvd Streetscape Phase 2 <br />158