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Home My WebLink About06-10-2014 B1 PPP LOVR 10-21-08.pdfUS 101/Los Osos Valley Road Interchange Project Update City Council October 21, 2008 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Where We’ve Been Approve PSR Alternatives/ Initial Study Feb 2004 Nov 2006 2008 Construction Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Mar 2010 2011 or 2012 Released June 2008 Program Funding Project Report, Environmental State Funding? Final PR and Env. Determination 11-08 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Status of Project Report and Environmental Draft Project Report and Environmental Released June 2008 Public Comment Period closed – July 18th, 2008 City, Caltrans and consultant review Draft Responses have been prepared Alternative #3 – Minimum Build has been identified as the “Preferred Alternative” By City and Caltrans PDT Final Responses being reviewed by Caltrans (no significant changes expected) Final Project Report and Environmental expected 11-08 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Why are we here Tonight: Discuss Local Issues For Any Final Change –Los Verdes Park I and II Issues –Bob Jones Trail Integration Receive Modified Staff Recommendations Provide Public Another opportunity Support Caltrans Determination of Alt #3 as Preferred Project Where to from Here/Schedule Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR IC –Project Review Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR IC Project Purpose and Need Relieve traffic congestion Enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety Improve future conditions of adjacent neighborhoods Provide for min of 20 year mobility needs Plan for future regional circulation Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #3 – Minimum Build Los Osos Valley Road I/C Overcrossing Rendering ALTERNATIVE 3 - LOOKING NORTH ON 101 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Overcrossing Rendering ALTERNATIVE 3 - LOOKING NORTHWEST ON LOVR Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #6 – Moderate Build Los Osos Valley Road I/C Overcrossing Rendering ALTERNATIVE 6 - LOOKING NORTH ON 101 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Overcrossing Rendering ALTERNATIVE 6 - LOOKING SOUTH ON 101 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Draft Project Report/Environmental Received approx. 50 written or oral comments Many of the comments are clarification or question issues Some alternatives questions received Majority of comments: Bob Jones and Los Verdes related Los Osos Valley Road I/C Local Issues Los Verdes Local Traffic Issues Bob Jones Trail Integration Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes issues – Traffic Ops Report Summary Los Verdes Local Traffic Issues : •Both Alternative 3 and 6 show better traffic conditions in front of Los Verdes than “No Build” •All scenarios for future include levels of delay for the driveways •Future queues may not allow left turn from LVP driveways •Existing & Forecast Volumes do not meet State of California or City signal warrants Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Local Recommendations : •Removal of medians may help exiting traffic if TWLTL is installed on LOVR •Traffic Signal is not ideal due to spacing, coordination and timing delays •Need to continue pursuing other possibilities Los Verdes issues – Traffic Ops Report Summary Los Osos Valley Road I/C What we heard from Public: Los Verdes Traffic Issues : •Still concerned about access and safety from D/W’s •Additional driveway possibilities? •2nd WB Lane needed? •Can we keep the median? •Signal timing modification at Higuera? •Vehicle size & noise Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Warrant Review 53 LT max Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Two Lane Exits Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways - Volumes Very Low Volumes from driveways when compared to LOVR traffic (100 VPH or less) AM (PM) LOVR Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways – Oct 2008 Very Low Volumes from driveways when compared to LOVR traffic (100 VPH or less) AM LT AM RT Noon LT Noon RT PM LT PM RT Los Verdes I 21 9 8 15 7 24 Avg. Delay(sec) 30.2 24.4 35.6 Los Verdes II 33 9 14 7 15 8 Avg. Delay(sec) 29.1 24.1 28.6 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Additional Signal Stuff 53 LT max 33 (14) 15 LT’s 42 (23) 31 Total Highest D/W Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways - Delays Very Low Volumes from driveways when compared to LOVR traffic (100 VPH or less) AM LT AM RT Noon LT Noon RT PM LT PM RT Los Verdes I 21 9 8 15 7 24 Avg. Delay(sec) 30.2 24.4 35.6 Los Verdes II 33 9 14 7 15 8 Avg. Delay(sec) 29.1 24.1 28.6 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Actual vs. Signal Delay Actual Delay vs Signal Delay 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 AM Left Turn Se c o n d s D e l a y Assume Signal with 90 sec. cycle split 1/3:2/3 i.e. 60 sec for LOVR Potential Additional Delay Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Staff Recommendation Develop a tool box approach to the Los Verdes driveway issues: Beginning with less restrictive actions first Solve immediate 2nd access issue  Annual monitoring Progress to signalization as a final outcome. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Staff Recommendations 1.Work with Los Verdes Park I and II to develop secondary access driveways – Include in Project 2.Modify signal timing at LOVR/Higuera to assist turning movements and pedestrian crossings – Advance of Project 3.Continue to work with property owners adjacent to Los Verdes II to determine if an additional access easement may be obtained Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes - Recommendations 5.Complete the interchange project and added lanes on LOVR and restudy the effects of the access issues. 6.Continue to monitor the location as part of the Annual Traffic Safety Report to identify if safety issues arise as a result of the changes to LOVR. 7.As part of the next Circulation Element or Regional Transportation Plan update, investigate the need to establish the bypass road connection around Los Verdes II that may alleviate some traffic on LOVR. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes - Recommendation TWLTL or Turn Lane Do not widen to outside Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Construct 2nd Driveways Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Construct 2nd Driveways Sight Distance Issues Design only ? Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Why the 2nd Driveways 1.Solves Safety and 2nd Access issue Right now 2.Will allow for less pressure at current driveway 3.May allow for de-facto Left Turns 4.Does not preclude future signalization if needed Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveways – Pursue Access Connection ? Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – LOVR Modifcation Third lane may be deferred Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveway Why is Consistency in our Application of State & City Guidelines important? 1.We need to establish and maintain valid criteria for how we change our traffic control 2.Other remedial measures should be implemented first to address the issues Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveway Why is Consistency in our Application of State & City Guidelines important? 3.Studies have shown marginally warranted signals can have negative byproducts 1.Increased Noise 2.Increased congestion and delay 3.Potential to increase collisions 4.Potential Liability Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes Driveway Other Problematic and high complaint locations wanting signals:  Madonna/Pereira  Tank Farm Road/ Poinsettia  Tank Farm Road/Brookpine  South Street/King/Exposition  Foothill Road/Casa Street  Johnson/Sydney  Johnson/Southwood Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Noise Study Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Noise Study •City Threshold Issues Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Noise Study •City Threshold Error Los Osos Valley Road I/C Noise – Revise Project to Include: 1. Use of alternative asphalt construction techniques and materials such as open-grade or rubberized asphalt as a minimization measure to reduce sound levels in the areas affecting Los Verdes Parks I and II. 2. The material choice will be made during final design as both materials and may result in reduced local noise levels of up to 5 Dbl. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Bypass – Recommend Council Include in CE Update Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – Bypass Why Further Study? 1.Concept is not consistent with City CE or County RTP 2.The connection has potential conflicts with existing City policies and programs : example: Open Space preservation 3. Does not have a high benefit/cost ratio 4.Existing lack of consensus and ultimate design issues 5.We need to bring this back under a larger area planning assessment Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes – City/County line Los Osos Valley Road I/C Bob Jones trail Integration Existing Bob Jones Trail Los Osos Valley Road I/C Existing Bike Plan - Alignment City County Los Osos Valley Road I/C Bob Jones trail - Alt#3 Proposal Existing Bob Jones Trail Los Osos Valley Road I/C Bob Jones trail Integration 1. Continue to work on alignment resolution of Bob Jones Trail southeast of LOVR IC (includes County) 2. Consider other alternatives at the Interchange after connections are made 3. Worst Case: finalized as part of consideration of the Bypass connection issue Los Osos Valley Road I/C Schedule Approve PSR Alternatives/ Initial Study Feb 2004 Nov 2006 2008 Construction Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Mar 2010 2011 or 2012 Released June 2008 Program Funding Project Report, Environmental State Funding? Final PR and Env. Determination 11-08 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Council Meeting Los Osos Valley Road I/C Questions ? Los Osos Valley Road I/C Bob Jones trail Integration Los Osos Valley Road I/C Council Meeting  Tuesday 10-21-08, 7:00 PM, Item B4  Welcome to come out and discuss items with Council (3 minutes)  See Staff recommendations: Los Osos Valley Road I/C Council Meeting Los Osos Valley Road I/C Study Area and Method:  Difference between Interchange and project area  Note traffic impact Study area  City Traffic Model included information from all areas of County Los Osos Valley Road I/C Project Cost Estimates – 2007 Dollars Alternative 3 – Min Build ($21.7 million) Alternative 6 – Mod Build ($29.4 million) Los Osos Valley Road I/C Project Cost Estimates – 2007 Dollars Alternative 3 – Min Build ($21.7 million) Alternative 6 – Mod Build ($29.4 million) Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes - Recommendations 1. Work with Los Verdes Park I and II residents to develop secondary access driveways at the western property lines of the complexes on LOVR 2. Modify signal timing at LOVR/Higuera to assist turning movements and pedestrian crossing of LOVR. 3. Continue to work with property owners adjacent to Los Verdes II to determine if an additional access easement may be obtained through an adjacent property. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes - Recommendations 5. Complete the interchange project and added lanes on LOVR and restudy the effects of the access issues. 6. As part of the next Circulation Element or Regional Transportation Plan update, investigate the need to establish the bypass road connection around Los Verdes II that may alleviate some traffic on LOVR. 7. Continue to monitor the location as part of the Annual Traffic Safety Report to identify if safety issues arise as a result of the changes to LOVR. Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR Related meetings Since 2003 1. Public Meeting #1: March 27, 2003 2. Public Meeting #2: July 1, 2004 3. Los Verdes Home Owners Association Meeting: March 11, 2003 4. City Council Presentation #1: August 28, 2003 5. City Council Presentation #2: April 6, 2004 (Initial PA-ED Contract Services agreement) 6. City Council Presentation #3: September 5, 2005 (LOVR Sub Area Fee Modifications) 7. City Council Presentation #4: November 5, 2005, (Phase II PA-ED Contract Services agreement) 8. City Council Presentation #5: October 16, 2007 9. City Council Presentation #6:November 05, 2007 10. Los Verdes Home Owners Association Meeting: July 1, 2008 11. Public Hearing: July 8, 2008 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Where we’ve been (since 2004) Project Study Report Complete 2004 Tech Studies since then Funding Project Report Environmental Los Osos Valley Road I/C Where We’ve Been Approve PSR Alternatives/ Initial Study Feb 2004 Nov 2006 2008 Construction Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Mar 2010 2011 or 2012 April 2008 Program Funding Project Report, Environmental State Funding? Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR IC Area Recent Improvements Calle Joaquin Relocation & Closure Restriping of the NB Lanes & sidewalk ext. Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR IC Area Other Recent Improvements: •Retimed Signals on LOVR •Installed Part of the Bob Jones Bike Path (bridge connections under design) Los Osos Valley Road I/C LOVR IC Project Alternatives Draft PSR – 7 Alternatives Final PSR- Council narrowed to 3 Draft Project Report/Environmental – reduced to 2 alternatives (plus no build) Alternative 3 (min build), Alternative 6 (mod build) Los Osos Valley Road I/C Status of Environmental Compliance Caltrans is lead for CEQA/NEPA Technical Studies near completion CEQA Document will be an IS-MND NEPA Document is a Categorical Exclusion with Technical Studies Los Osos Valley Road I/C Status of Environmental Compliance Draft Documents Circulating Now Public Meeting during the circulation Los Osos Valley Road I/C Project Issues Hydrology and Local Traffic Los Osos Valley Road I/C Hydraulics are a Key Issue San Luis Obispo Creek Bridge has 100- Year Hydraulic Capacity Prefumo Creek has 10-15 Year Hydraulic Capacity under US-101 Prefumo periodically overtops US-101, last in 1995. Proposing increase Prefumo Creek Capacity to pass 25 Year Storm Event Los Osos Valley Road I/C Prefumo Creek/US 101 Culvert Prefumo Creek Culvert Los Osos Valley Road I/C Prefumo Culvert - Alternatives Proposed Action Storm Event Capacity Impacts Cost Benefits No Improvements 15-year None $0 None Add 2 - 84” Culverts 25-year Minor - some ground disturbance adjacent to the creek $750,000 Hydraulic capacity improved to Caltrans minimum standard, enhances high flow conditions for existing fish ladder Add Parallel Box Culvert, Triple 12’x12’ 50-year Major - open cut on US- 101 and traffic staging $1,400,000 Handles the 50-year storm without overtopping Replace Box Culvert w/ 70’ slab bridge 100-year Major – traffic staging of US-101, staged bridge construction and removal of old culvert $1,900,000 Eliminates flooding of US-101 at Prefumo, restores natural creek, stops sediment deposition Los Osos Valley Road I/C Prefumo Culvert – Council Decided Project should include 25 year design for Prefumo Culvert unless additional funding can be acquired from State or other sources. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Traffic Analysis Traffic Impact Analysis showed: • No Build Alternative showed significant congestion and LOS deficiencies • Both Alternative 3 and 6 showed similar improved conditions/future LOS • Alternative would satisfy 2035 Interchange Needs Los Osos Valley Road I/C Traffic Analysis Traffic Impact Analysis showed If Prado Road IC is not ultimately built : •Significantly higher volumes on LOVR (600- 1000 more Peak volumes than with Prado) •LOVR will need to be a lot wider (six lanes) •May need to be additional turn lanes Los Osos Valley Road I/C Traffic Analysis Los Osos Valley Road I/C Traffic Analysis Los Osos Valley Road I/C Los Verdes - noise • Similar to traffic analysis noise in all three future scenarios are worse than today however… •Both Interchange alternative add no additional noise levels from the “No Build” alternative Los Osos Valley Road I/C Where to from Here Hold Public Comment Period Complete Draft Project Report and Environmental and submit to Caltrans Perform Caltrans Value Analysis Prepare Plans Specifications and Estimate for Bidding Funding from City Traffic Impact Fees, CTC $13.8 Million from SLOCOG (2012-13) PS&E Phase of Project Los Osos Valley Road I/C Tentative Schedule Approve PSR Alternatives/ Initial Study Feb 2004 Nov 2006 2008 Construction Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Mar 2010 2011 or 2012 April 2008 Program Funding Project Report, Environmental State Funding? Los Osos Valley Road I/C Project Advocacy Strategy Major Goal: Begin construction of the LOVR IC as soon as possible. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Additional LOVR Information – www.Slocity.org Los Osos Valley Road I/C Other South City Projects Prado Road Extension – Broad to Higuera Tank Farm Road Widening Higuera Road Widening – Elks Lane – Margarita Future Buckley Street Extension to Higuera Los Osos Valley Road I/C Questions ? Los Osos Valley Road I/C Area of Potential Effects – APE Map Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #2 – Provisions for later study Currently Infeasible from a funding standpoint Option for future consideration Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #2 – Provisions for later study Currently Infeasible from a funding standpoint Option for future consideration Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alt #4 – Rejected by Project Team and City Council Considered infeasible based on traffic analysis, open space, general plan conformity and public input. Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alt #5 – Rejected by Public & City Council Infeasible based on economic impacts, geometrics and public input Los Osos Valley Road I/C Wetlands, Cultural & Biological Resources Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #1 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #2 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #3 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #4 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #5 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #6 Los Osos Valley Road I/C Alternative #7