HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS-PROSP & BENETA 02-05-07AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5,2007
TO: WilliAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AT PROSPECT AVENUE/BENETA WAY
SUMMARY
The intersection of Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way was recently evaluated to determine if any
additional pedestrian improvement measures are needed based on current conditions. It
was found that installation of an in-pavement lighted crosswalk system is warranted. An
application has been submitted to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for
a "Safe Route to School" (SRTS) Grant to fund the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Pending approval of a Caltrans "Safe Route to School" Grant, it is recommended that the City
Council add the Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way Pedestrian Enhancement Project to the City's
FY 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost to install an in-pavement lighted crosswalk system and other intersection
improvements at the intersection of Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way is estimated to be $200,000.
An application has been submitted to Caltrans for a "Safe Route to School" Grant which would
fund the project with no City matching funds required.
BACKGROUND
There are currently traffic improvements in place at the Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way
intersection which include flashing beacons to warn drivers on Prospect Avenue of the
potential for encountering school age pedestrians crossing Prospect Avenue at Beneta Way
during school hours. Also, adult crossing guards are provided to assist school children. The
children attend both Columbus Tustin Middle School and Helen Estock Elementary School.
A recent accident involving a vehicle and an adult crossing guard led to an analysis
(available in the Public Works Department and the City Clerk's office) of traffic control at
Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way. The traffic analysis included review of warrants for a traffic
signal, all-way stop, and in-pavement lighted crosswalk system.
Traffic Analysis at Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way
February 5, 2007
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The findings of the traffic analysis show that installation of a traffic signal or all-way stop at
Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way is not warranted based on current conditions. However,
installation of an in-pavement lighted crosswalk system is warranted and the study
recommends that it may be installed in conjunction with the existing flashing beacons, each
of which would be pedestrian activated. Although the existing flashing beacons and adult
crossing guard.s are appropriate and provide a substantial level of protection for school
children crossing Prospect Avenue, a pedestrian activated in-pavement lighted crosswalk
system would add an additional level of safety.
An in-pavement lighted crosswalk system is an appropriate candidate for a Caltrans "Safe
Route to School" (SRTS) Grant and an application has been submitted. Applications were
due on January 2, 2007 and project selections are scheduled to be announced in April 2007.
If SRTS Grant funding becomes . avaiiable, staff recommends that the Prospect
Avenue/Beneta Way Pedestrian Enhancement Project be added to the FY 2007-08 Capital
Improvement Program. The project would include installation of an in-pavement lighted
crosswalk system, modifications to the existin'g flashing beacons and intersection upgrades
to meet the latest requirements of the 'Ameri.cans with Disabilities Act.
D R. Kasdan
Engineering Services Manager
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Attachments: Location Exhibit
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