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Discussion of the E. 14th Street (North Area) Pedestrian Lighting Project
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City's consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., has completed a lighting analysis for the E. 14th Street (North Area) Pedestrian Lighting project. Staff will update the Committee on the current status and present two options for proceeding with the project.
BACKGROUND
The project area is approximately 0.3 miles of E. 14th Street in length, between Durant Ave and Georgia Way with an alternative to extend the lighting from Georgia Way to Dutton Avenue. Increased foot traffic is anticipated in this area with activation of AC Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Pedestrian level lighting will make this segment of the travel pedestrian friendly and support the use of the BRT system. E. 14th Street is a State highway and therefore Caltrans review and approval of improvements is required.
ANALYSIS
The current lighting consists of LED luminaires mounted on 30' high poles at intervals to sufficiently illuminate the roadway for motor vehicle purposes. Pedestrian lighting consisting of lamps at closer intervals, approximately 16' high and oriented to illuminate the sidewalks is desired to improve walking conditions. Existing BRT station lighting and Caltrans safety lighting at signalized intersections will remain unchanged.
This project will add pedestrian level fixtures to existing poles and add new infill pedestrian lights as needed. Basic light levels are measured horizontally at the ground. Additionally, in sidewalk and crosswalk pedestrian areas, light levels are measured 5' vertically above the ground simulating the illumination of a person's face. The spacing of added and infill lights will govern pedestrian horizontal and vertical light levels.
When complete, the project will improve lighting and safety along the subject corridor. Lighting levels will exceed City sub-division standards and pedestrian lighting levels ...
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