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Staff Report for Resolution for Appropriation of Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds for the Bancroft Avenue and 136th Avenue Traffic Signal Project, Project No. 11-150-38-330, State Project No. SR2SL-5041(038) (provides for the appropriation of $55,000 from Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds)
Staffreport
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends appropriation of funds from Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian funds in the amount of $55,000 for the subject project.
BACKGROUND
In May 2011, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), through the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program, approved $421,250 in State funding for the subject project.
The intersection of Bancroft Avenue and 136th Avenue is currently a four-way stop-controlled intersection on a route connecting the San Leandro High School main campus and the 9th Grade campus. During school hours, congested conditions are created at the intersection when a high number of pedestrians and vehicles converge at the same time. Based on complaints received and staff observations, excessive delays and vehicle-pedestrian conflicts at the intersection during commute hours, the intersection requires attention. Since Bancroft Avenue is classified as a residential arterial, the tools adopted by the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program are not applicable, staff determined that converting this intersection from a four-way stop-controlled intersection to a signalized intersection would be the appropriate method to control vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and increase overall safety.
The project will construct a new traffic signal system with bicycle detection and pedestrian signal phasing including: 1) installing signing and striping; 2) installing accessible curb ramps; and 3) connecting the signal system to the Traffic Operation Center at City Hall by extending the fiber optic network. A traffic safety education program and additional police enforcement will be included as p...
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