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Staff Report for a Resolution Accepting the Work for the Bancroft Avenue and 136th Avenue Traffic Signal Project, Project No. 11-150-38-330; State Project No. SR2SL-5041(038)
StaffReport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the work, filing of the Notice of Completion for the subject project, release of performance and payment bonds, and authorizing the City Manager to release the Maintenance Bond for the subject project upon successful completion of the one-year maintenance period.
BACKGROUND
The intersection of Bancroft Avenue and 136th Avenue was a four-way stop-controlled intersection on a route connecting the San Leandro High School main campus and the 9th Grade campus. During school commute hours, a high number of pedestrians and vehicles converged at the intersection, creating a hazardous condition. Based on complaints received and staff observations, excessive delays and vehicle-pedestrian conflicts at the intersection during commute hours required attention. Since Bancroft Avenue is classified as a residential arterial, the tools adopted by the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program were not applicable. Staff determined that converting this intersection from a four-way stop-controlled intersection to a signalized intersection would be the appropriate method for control of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and to increase overall safety.
This project constructed a new traffic signal system with bicycle detection and pedestrian signal phasing. Construction included: 1) signing and striping; 2) installation of accessible curb ramps; and 3) a connection between the traffic signal and the Traffic Operations Center at City Hall. A traffic safety education program was also funded as part of this project.
Analysis
On February 6, 2012, Amland Corporation was awarded the construction contract. The work has been inspected and is in compliance with the construction documents and City Standards.
There remains ...
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