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Staff Report for a presentation on Euclid Avenue/Court One-Way Traffic Flow Reversal
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff will present the findings from an analysis performed by DKS Associates dated January 15, 2018 that examined potential benefits and adverse impacts of reversing the one-way traffic flow on Euclid Avenue/Court between Dutton Avenue and East 14th Street. Staff requests the Facilities & Transportation Committee concurrence to initiate public outreach to determine the preference of Euclid Avenue/Court residents on the direction of street circulation.
BACKGROUND
Euclid Avenue and Euclid Court are connected one-way residential streets that currently allow eastbound to southbound vehicle travel between East 14th Street and Dutton Avenue. Euclid Court also serves as an informal drop-off and pick-up area for children who attend Washington Elementary School located at 250 Dutton Avenue.
As part of the AC Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a new traffic signal will be installed at the East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue intersection. The traffic signal will enhance pedestrian safety for transit riders who cross East 14th Street to access the new curbside platform bus stations, one just south of Euclid Avenue (northbound) and the other opposite Georgia Way (southbound). The signal will also improve vehicle access to Euclid Avenue by providing protected left turn movements from East 14th Street to Euclid Avenue and Cherrywood Avenue.
DKS Associates was retained by the City to analyze the potential benefits and impacts of reversing the existing one-way eastbound to southbound vehicle flow on Euclid Avenue. The reversed flow would allow northbound to westbound travel with direct access to the new traffic signal at East 14th Street. A decision is required on this item in order that traffic signal equipment being installed by the BRT project will be properly oriented to accommodate the resident's preferences.
Analysis
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