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File Number: 18-610 During the design phase, a site visit with all concerned parties identified a need for additional improvements to the crossing. In order to include these improvements, increased funding and an extension of time is required to complete the design, obtain CPUC approval, acquire right of way, and to construct and complete the project. Under their own separate Agreement, UPRR will be responsible for railroad work improvements, such as installing concrete panels and installing new warning beacons with pedestrian facing side lights. Under this Agreement, the City of San Leandro will be responsible for highway (including pedestrian) improvements. Washington Avenue is a four lane road with two lanes in each direction of travel running from north-west to south-east. The railroad crossing consists of one track with a heavy skew across Washington Avenue. In addition to the awkward skew, Chapman Road intersects Washington Avenue in the middle of the crossing. Drivers turning left onto Washington Avenue from Chapman Road immediately encounter the track crossing. The crossing has had three incidents in recent years; a fatal vehicular accident, a gate drive-around, and a fatal pedestrian accident. The programmed highway improvements consist of: ·Reconstructing and extending the median islands to more effectively channelize the left turn traffic movements ·Realigning and constructing sidewalk to provide perpendicular pedestrian crossings at the railroad tracks and a crossing approach with direct sight-lines to the railroad’s new flashing warning lights ·Installing pedestrian fencing and detectable warning tiles ·Refreshing existing, and adding new striping and signage ·Upgrading curb ramps at the Washington/Chapman intersection Analysis The original grant amount was $340,875. This amendment will add an additional $343,738 for a total grant amount of $684,613 and will extend the contract term to December 19, 2020. Subsequent to the City Council’s approval of Amendment No.1 to the Service Contract, the CPUC will release the total grant amount of $684,613 and extend the contract terms, allowing staff time to complete the project. The CPUC will reimburse the City the costs of the project up to the total grant fund. Current Agency Policies ·Maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure Previous Actions ·On April 4, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-039, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Service Contract and appropriate funds for the construction of highway Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/11/2018