HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 5 CENTER MEDIAN 05-04-81DATE: A~R.1:L 20, 1981
No. 5
5-4-81
Inter- Corn
TO:
DAN BLANKENSHIP, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DALE WICK, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
SUBJECT: RAISED CENTER MEDIA~ PLAN FOR IRVINE BLVD.
BETWEEN PROSPECT AVENUE AND NEWPORT AVENUE
Subject plan was prepared for the Irvine Blvd. proposed FAU project between Yorba
Street and Red Hill Avenue. This FAU project briefly consists of traffic signal
interconnect, m~dification of existing signals to provide traffic actuation and left
turn phasing, new traffic signal at Fashion Lane, pavement rehabilitation between
Prospect and Newport and construction of raised center medians between Prospect and
Newport.
The features of the center median plan are:
(1) Most mid-block businesses (excluding corner lots) have at least one left
turn ingress & egress driveway.
(2) Left turns only will be permitted at driveway turn pockets. "U" turns will
not be permitted.
(3) "U" turns will be permitted only at signalized intersections in conjunction
with left turn green arrows. ,-
The Federal funding available for this project dictates that the purpose of the
center medians is to provide traffic channelization and increase safety, thus the
criteria listed above was used in an attempt to meet Federal guidelines.
All property owners of record fronting on Irvine Blvd. between Prospect and Newport
were notified of this project (copy of letter attached) and invited to attend an
informal meeting to discuss the project. Prior to the meeting t~ persons viewed the
proposed median plan in the Engineering office and had no objections. Six people
attended the meeting. They represented the Palm Gardens Condominium and two
professional office buildings. The parties in attendance were all in favor of the
project and expressed the opinion that they felt the proposed in~provement would do a
lot to improve traffic safety.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recc~mended that the City Council, at its meeting of May 4, 1981, by Minute
Order approve and adopt the proposed center median plan presented as the Official
Master Plan for Raised Center Medians for Irvine Blvd. between Prospect Avenue and
Newport Avenue.
DALE A. WICK
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
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Attachment
cc: City Clerk
April 1, 1981
Nicholas P. Barletta
105 S. Prospect Ave.
Tustin, CA 92680
CITY COUNCIL
Donald J. Saltarelli, Mayor
Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Pro-tern
Ursula E. Kennedy
James B. Sharp
Ronald B. Hoesterey
RE: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 401-282-10 (10' Strip)
The City of Tustin has obtained a favorable indication Ehatwe will receive Federal
funding for the improvement of Irvine Blvd. between Prospect Avenue and Newport
Avenue.
The proposed improvements will consist of recycling and overlaying the existing
pavement, construction of raised center medians, new traffic signal at Fashion Lane
and modification and interconnection of all existing traffic signals between Yorba
Street and Red Hill Avenue to provide for left turn arrows and progressive signal
timing. The project, if finally approved, will involve approximately $622,000.00 in
Federal funds and $128,000.00 of City funds.
Federal funds for this project are available under the FAU Program, whereby funds are
provided for projects which improve traffic safety and traffic flow. Therefor, the
purpose of the raised center medians will be to inhibit vehicular movements which
could impede traffic flow and/or cause accidents.
The City of Tustin Engineering Division has prepared a preliminary plan for the
proposed raised centermedians. We have attempted to provide a few openings in the
medians to provide left turn ingress and egress at some mid-block driveways but,
obviously, we_ are sc~ewhat limited in just how many openings we can provide and still
meet the Federal gdidelines for traffic safety.
The purpose of this correspondence is to invite you and all interested parties to an
informal meeting where we will explain the proposed median plan, answer any questions
you may have about the project and receive your input.
This meeting will be held at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, California on the 15th day of April, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. Please notify any of
your tenants, leasees or other interested parties of this meeting and plan on
attending.
Very truly yours,
DALE A. WICK
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER
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City Center Centennial at Main Tustin, California 92680 (714) 544-8890