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PREPARED BY: Terry Sanville, Principal Transportation Planner }
SUBJECT: Request by Augusta Street residents and Sinsheimer School PTA
representatives to replace trial traffic calming facilities with permanent
facilities.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: By motion:
(1) Approve the designs for permanent speed-controlled pedestrian
crossings on Ramona Drive and Augusta Street (Alternate B) and
direct staff to prepare plans and specifications; and
(2) Appropriate General Fund balances in the amount of $41,600 as
follows:
A. $15,000 for the construction of a permanent pedestrian
crossing with speed controls on Ramona Drive.
B. $31,600 for a permanent pedestrian crossing with speed
controls on Augusta Drive. Of this amount, $5,000 should
be funded by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District
for a net General Fund cost of$26,600.
(3) Amend the City Council's policy concerning the installation of trial
traffic calming facilities to allow the installation of interim or
permanent facilities prior to the adoption of required Neighborhood
Traffic Management Plans.
I. REPORT IN BRIEF
Residents of The Village project on Ramona Drive want the City to replace the existing trial pedestrian
crossing with a permanent crossing. Staff estimates that it will cost $15,000 for this work.
Sinsheimer School PTA representatives want the City to replace the existing trial pedestrian crossing on
Augusta Street with a permanent crossing. Staff estimates that it will cost $25,000 to $31,600 for this
work depending on the design alternate selected by the Council. The School District has identified their
preferred design (Alternate C) and has agreed to pay for a part of the project (a contribution estimated
at $4,600).
In 1994, the City Council adopted a policy that allows the installation of traffic calming facilities on a
trial basis. This policy further stipulates that interim or permanent facilities should not be installed until
a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan for the area is adopted (see Exhibit F). The requests by the
Ramona Drive residents and Sinsheimer School PTA representatives are not consistent with this policy.
The City Council may grant an exception to this policy and/or amend the policy to allow for Council
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consideration of similar requests. Staff recommends that the policy be amended(reference Section H.Q.
The existing budget does not include funding for permanent traffic calming facilities at these two
locations. However, the 1995-97 Financial Plan does not schedule permanent facilities until FY 1997-98.
Staff recommends that the City Council accelerate the funding of permanent traffic calming facilities
and authorize the expenditure of unappropriated General Fund balance to construct these two projects
(see Section IV for details and funding options).
In addressing the resident's requests, the Council should consider the following:
❑ Are the requested facilities needed?
❑ Is now the time to install permanent facilities?
❑ What is the appropriate design alternative for the Augusta Street crossing?
H. DISCUSSION
A. The Ramona Drive Crosswalks: Over a year ago, the Public Works Department installed the
temporary crossing on Ramona Drive. The crossing is a series of plastic pylons with pavement striping
that narrow the roadway and the crossing distance for pedestrians that travel between The Village and
Lucky's Shopping Center. The crossing on Ramona Drive was the first trial facility installed by the City
and cost about $500.
In September, 1995, residents of the Village Project sent a letter to the City Council asking for an
estimate of when the City would replace the temporary pedestrian crossing on Ramona Drive with
permanent facilities. As previously noted, this request is not consistent with adopted Council policy that
defers the installation of permanent facilities until a neighborhood traffic management plan is adopted.
The Village residents appreciate the City's efforts to address pedestrian safety but feel that the temporary
crossing doesn't work well because it requires people to cross in a diagonal direction, it doesn't slow
traffic down, and the plastic pylons are constantly being hit by cars. Staff met twice with the residents
and developed a design for a permanent crossing that addressed their concerns (see Exhibit A). The
residents support this design concept. A letter from the residents supporting the construction of a
permanent crossing is attached (Exhibit B).
Since the initial installation cost was only$500, staff could install more substantial "temporary" facilities
at this location and still not exceed the budget limit for trial facilities ($10,000 per installation).
However, staff feels that a permanent facility at this location is warranted:
❑ To address the needs of the area's senior population.
❑ To reduce ongoing maintenance costs associated with replacing the plastic pylons at$26 a piece.
❑ As a legitimate first step in implementing a plan for calming traffic on Ramona Drive. Ramona
Drive is one of seven areas identified by the Circulation Element as warranting the preparation
of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan.
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The schematic design for a permanent crossing (Exhibit A) incorporates a striped crosswalk to improve
visibility, bulbouts on each side of the street, and a mild road hump to reduce approaching vehicle
speeds. Staff estimates that it will cost $15,000 to install this facility.
B. The Augusta Street Crossing: In July and August, 1994, the City and the San Luis Coastal
Unified School District worked together to install a trial pedestrian crossing on Augusta Street at
Sinsheimer School. The City installed facilities in the public right-of-way while the District made
changes to adjoining District property. Throughout the intervening period, staff has told District and
PTA representatives that this temporary crossing would be replaced with a permanent facility only when
a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan for the area is implemented. The Augusta Street area is one
of seven areas identified by the Circulation Element as warranting the preparation of such a plan.
Over the past year, the School District has aggressively pursued plans to upgrade elementary and middle
schools throughout the District. The District plans to redesign its parking lot on the east side of Augusta
Street and the entrance drive to Sinsheimer School on the west side of the street. The entrance drive
will provide access to a new school bus loading lane and parking reserved for staff. Public parking
(including handicapped spaces) will be relocated to the lot east of Augusta Street and a gate will control
access to the entrance drive to Sinsheimer School.
As part of this effort, the District asked the Public Works Department to establish a 15 mph school zone
in front of Sinsheimer School. This request was denied because the staff could not find that special
circumstances warranted such a zone. However, staff suggested that if the district wanted to slow traffic
down on Augusta Street at the crossing, the district could nay for the installation of two speed humps -
- one on each side of the crosswalk. Also, in a meeting with District officials and consultants, staff said
that since the District intends to relocate public handicapped parking to the parking lot east of Augusta
Street, the District should ensure that handicapped access to the school is provided from that parking lot.
In October, 1995, Mary Lou Johnson sent a letter to the CAO asking that the City install permanent
traffic calming facilities at the pedestrian crossing (attached as Exhibit Q. In November, 1995, the City
Council received a letter from Sinsheimer School PTA members asking that theme install permanent
facilities, elevated pedestrian ramp, and ,provide for handicapped access (attached as Exhibit D).
Depending on the design, a raised pedestrian ramp (similar to the speed table on Chorro Street) would
reduce traffic speed and could eliminate the need for installing curb ramps at the crossing. The request
from PTA representatives seems to indicate that the City should bare all costs for permanent facilities.
Staff believes that the existing trial crossing continues to be effective in improving pedestrian safety.
However, it does not reduce the speed of approaching vehicles which continues to be of concern to PTA
representatives. In staff's view, speeding traffic is not a problem during peak school drop off periods
since much of the traffic has Sinsheimer School as its destination. However, during non-peak periods,
traffic speeds exceed the 25 mph standard set by the Circulation Element for residential areas. Current
speeds along this segment of Augusta Street are 32 to 34 mph (85th percentile speed).
If permanent facilities are to be installed, it makes sense to coordinate their installation with the School
District's upgrading of adjacent parking and circulation areas. District officials indicate that it is their
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intent to proceed with parking lot and entrance changes during Summer, 1996. It would be the District's
goal (and staff concurs) to have all work, including the pedestrian crossingand Wgegd controls
completed prior to the beginning of the school year (August 31, 1996).
To date, staff has talked about traffic calming on Augusta Street only with School District and PTA
officials since pedestrian safety at Sinsheimer School has been the key issue. There has been no contact
with the broader neighborhood concerning the installation of road humps or a raised pedestrian ramp
(speed table). Normally, this contact would occur during the preparation of a Neighborhood Trac
Management Plan for the area. Installing road humps and a permanent pedestrian crossing at this time
could reduce the desire of some residents to push for the preparation of a neighborhood plan since part
of the speeding problem might be solved. In contrast, permanent facilities installed at this time might
need to be removed or altered in the future if a neighborhood plan adopted for the area stipulates a
different traffic calming strategy for Augusta Street.
Given all f 'these, considerations, staff supports the installation of permanent facilities with the
understanding that the School District participates in the cost of the installation. The issue then becomes:
which design best meets the intended purpose of providing safe and attractive pedestrian crossing of
Augusta Street at Sinsheimer School.
Staff has evaluated three schematic designs for a permanent crossing at Sinsheimer School (see attached
Exhibit E which include cost estimates):
❑ Alternate A shows a raised pedestrian ramp (a speed table) with concrete curbs forming a
median that is filled in with paving and low-scale landscaping (including irrigation). The
installation cost is roughly estimated to be $23,000. This design would encourage motorists to
slow down as they approach the crosswalk.
Augusta Street is a designated bicycle route. Cyclists will need to avoid riding near the edge of
the road as they cross the speed table because they would ride into the gutter. To provide space
for cyclists on top of the speed table and a wide enough travel lane, the center median would be
narrowed somewhat or a unique gutter design installed that would allow bicyclists to ride
relatively close to the curb.
❑ Alternate B shows a permanent median formed by curbs, pavement and landscaping. A
moderate road hump (2 5/8" high) would be installed on either side of the pedestrian crossing.
Curb ramps would be installed on both sides of the crossing and connect through the planter
area to adjoining parking lots. The installation cost is estimated to be $31,600. This design
would encourage motorists to slow down before they reach the pedestrian crossing area.
The center median would be narrowed from 16 to about 12 foot wide to accommodate space at
the edge of the road for bicyclists and a travel lane for vehicles. This roadside space will also
provide some separation between passing vehicle traffic and pedestrians waiting to cross the
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❑ Alternate C shows an alternate which combines the raised pedestrian ramp (Alternate A) with
road humps on either side of the crossing (Alternate B). In essence, there would be three
moderate road humps in close proximity which would reduce the speed of approaching traffic and
traffic at the crossing itself. The installation cost is estimated to be $28,000.
Staff's feels that Alternate B is a suitable solution because it allows for a wider median which improved
pedestrian crossing safety and provides for neighborhood landscaping, accommodates bicyclists, and
slows traffic speeds before the crossing. However, staff can support Alternate C since it is the
preference of the School District and Sinsheimer School PTA representatives. Alternate C provides a
narrower median island for pedestrians but includes an elevated crossing which increases the visibility
of pedestrians. Alternate C also provides for a greater control of traffic speeds along the Sinsheimer
School frontage.
Staff believes that any type of road humps installed on Augusta Street should be only moderately
aggressive (2 5/8". high) since the street is a .transit route and a primary emergency access route.
Experience in other cities have shown that buses and fire trucks can safely negotiate moderate road
humps at low speeds. These types of road humps can reduce traffic speeds to 25 mph but will not
achieve speeds below 25 mph.
A permanent pedestrian crossing would complement the District's efforts to upgrade Sinsheimer School.
However, staff believes that the District should be partially responsible for funding a permanent
installation. Specifically, the District should pay for that portion of a facility needed (1) to provide
handicapped access to the school from the parking area east of Augusta Street, and (2) to reduce vehicle
speeds at the crossing.
For Alternative A, the District would pay for installing the raised pedestrian crossing with signs
or pavement markings on either side (estimated at $3,000).
For Alternative B, the District would pay for installing handicapped ramps and road humps with
signs or pavement markings on either side of the crossing (estimated at $5,000).
For Alternative C, the District would pay for installing the raised pedestrian crossing plus road
humps with signs or pavement markings on either side of the crossing (estimated at $4,600).
C. Policy Implications and Recommended Amendment The City's Circulation Element requires
that Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans be prepared for both the Augusta Street and Ramona Drive
areas. Furthermore, in 1994, the City Council adopted a policy that guides the installation of traffic
calming facilities in residential areas. The policy, attached as Exhibit F, allows the following:
❑ The installation of trial traffic calming facilities to test the effectiveness of a design solution at
a particular location.
❑ The installation of interim traffic calming facilities throughout an area after the Council adopts
a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan for the area.
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❑ The installation of permanent traffic calming facilities after the design of interim facilities have
been tested.
These two requests suggest that the interim step be slipped and that permanent facilities be installed at
this time. The residents on Ramona Drive and Sinsheimer School PTA members and School District
staff feel that there are specific problems at these two locations that warrant the installation of permanent
facilities. If the Council supports these two requests, it should amend the current policy to allow the
Council to grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Staff recommends the following wording change
to the current policy:
E. If the Public Works Department receives requests for traffic management facilities in
areas where Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans will be prepared:
❑ The Department will not.install interim or permanent traffic management facilities in these
areas until the management plans have been adopted- or until the City Council has
considered the request and has granted an exception to this policy.
Installing permanent traffic calming facilities before a neighborhood plan is adopted may reduce the
desire of some residents to push for the preparation of a neighborhood plan since part of an area's
problem (maybe the most critical element) might be solved. However, permanent facilities installed
prior to the adoption of a neighborhood plan may need to be removed or altered if a plan eventually
adopted for an area stipulates a different traffic calming strategy.
The implications of amending the existing policy is that the City Council (1) may receive more requests
for installing permanent facilities prior to the adoption of neighborhood plans, thereby accelerating the
need to budget for these facilities, and (2) the Council will have to determine the timeliness of these
installations and their potential effect on broader traffic management planning in the neighborhood.
Regardless of whether the Council decides to amend the existing policy or not, if it approves the
installation of permanent facilities on Ramona Drive and Augusta Street it may receive requests to install
similar facilities in other residential areas.
III. CONCURRENCES
A. Ramona Drive The attached letter from residents of The Village supports that installation of a
permanent pedestrian crossing on Ramona Drive at this time.
B. Augusta Street On January 16, 1996, the staff reviewed the three design options with School
District officials and Sinsheimer School PTA members. We also have talked with the district about its
participation in paying for installing the permanent facilities. In sum, the district supports design
Alternate C and has agreed to pay for the raised pedestrian crossing plus road humps with warning signs
(estimated cost of$4,600). At the meeting, Sinsheimer School PTA representatives indicated that the
safety benefits of constructing a raised pedestrian crossing with road humps on either side (as proposed
by Alternate C) outweighed any concern for narrowing the median refuge island from its current width
of 16 feet to 8-10 feet.
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W. FISCAL IMPACTS
A. Thal Facility Funds One potential source of funding is $25,000 - $35,000 earmarked for
installing "trial" or temporary traffic calming facilities. This funding source is not intended to pay for
the installation of permanent facilities. This funding source might cover the cost of installing the
Ramona Drive facility and part of the Augusta Street facility but would "zero out" funding for trial
facilities during the remainder of FY 1995-96. The staff has been contacted by residents on Oceanaire
Drive and Osos Street who're want to pursue the installation of trial facilities. Any further requests
for trial facilities would have to wait until FY 1996-97 if these funds are used for installing permanent
facilities on Ramona Drive and Augusta Street.
B. Funds Previously Earmarked for Consultant Services. A second potential source of funding
is $50,000 earmarked for hiring a consultant to work on the Chorro Street Area Neighborhood Traffic
Management Plan. Since the Council decided that a consultant is not needed, these funds are being
reserved for constructing "interim facilities" in the Chorro Street area after the Council adopts a traffic
management (targeted for February, 1996). This funding source is not intended to pay for the
installation of permanent facilities. Use of these funds during FY 1995-96 might delay implementation
of a traffic plan for the Chorro Street area.
C. Funds Earmarked for Interim Traffic Calming Facilities. A third potential source of funding,
is the $80,000 earmarked by the budget for installing interim traffic calming facilities, beginning in FY
1996-97. The budget earmarks $130,000 for each targeted neighborhoods to prepare a Neighborhood
Traffic Management Plan ($50,000 for consultant services) and install interim traffic calming facilities
($80,000). Since the Council decided not to hire a consultant for the Chorro Street neighborhood, it
could decide that a part of the $130,000 will be used to construct the Ramona Drive and Augusta Street
projects. Staff has not completed cost estimates for implementing the draft Chorro Area Traffic Calming
Plan (targeted for Council consideration on February 20, 1996). However, preliminary review indicates
that at least $80,000 should be reserved for implementing that plan. In concept, that would leave
$50,000 to construct the Ramona Drive and Augusta Street facilities.
D. Accelerated Use of Funding for Permanent Traffic Calming Facilities. The adopted Financial
Plan did not anticipate the funding of permanent traffic calming facilities until FY 1997-98 when
$200,000 is earmarked for this purpose (reference Appendix B, page 82). Therefore, if the Council
agrees to fund the requested facilities, the Council may accelerate the funding of permanent facilities
using unappropriated General Fund balance reserve as shown below.
Staff supports the use of unappropriated General Fund balance to construct these projects as shown
below. Based on current projections for General Fund revenues, expenditures and ending fund balance
at this time (which will be presented to the Council in greater detail at the mid-year budget review),
adequate resources are available to fund the proposed appropriations and retain fund balance at policy
levels.
E. Project Costs and School District Participation. For the Augusta Street project, the following
tables include cost breakdowns for both Alternate B and Alternate C. A more detailed cost analysis is
attached along with the schematic designs of the alternates (Exhibit E).
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ALTERNATE B: Augusta Street Pedestrian Crossing
Project Installation Contingencies School District 'Total Cost
Cost(City) (City :$20%) :'Contnbuhon
Ramona Drive $12,7-500 $2,500 NA $15,000
Augusta Street $20,280 $6,320 $5,000 $31,600
Totals: $32,780 $8,820 $5,000 $46,600
ALTERNATE C: Augusta Street Pedestrian Crossing
Project Installation Contingencies School District Total Cost
:Cost(City) (City;-$20%) Contribution
Ramona Drive $12,500 $2,500 NA $15,000
Augusta Street $16,233 $4,167 $4,600 $25,000
Totals: $28,733 $6,667 $4,600 $40,000
V. ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may decide to:
A. Not fund one or both of the proposed project.
B. Fund only minor changes to the existing facilities.as part of the trial facilities program. For
example:
The Ramona Drive Crossing could be changed to include a "latter style" crosswalk that extends
perpendicularly across the street. The plastic pylons would be relocated to achieve this new
configuration and a railing installed on the south side of Ramona Drive (as shown on attached
exhibit for Alternate A). The project would not include a road hump or handicapped ramps.
City crews could install these facilities for $1,000 to $2,000.
The Augusta Street Crossing could be augmented with road humps on either side of the
crossing. Curb ramps could be installed on either side of the crossing when the School District
modifies its parking lot. The School District would pay for the curb ramps and road humps
(estimated at$5,000) while the City would pay for the relocation/replacement of the fire hydrant
(estimated at $3,000). No other changes would be made until a Neighborhood Traffic
Management Plan is implemented for the area.
C. Select some other alternative design and funding strategy and pursue immediate implementation.
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D. Approve the recommended designs but defer implementation until Neighborhood Traffic
Management Plans are adopted for each area.
E. Approved the projects as recommended but do not amend the existing policy for installing trial,
interim and permanent traffic calming facilities (Exhibit F).
ATTACEMIENTS
EXHIBIT A: Recommended Concept Design for a Permanent Pedestrian Crossing on Ramona
Drive
EXHIBIT B: Letter from Alma E. Shisler and residents of The Village Project supporting a
permanent crossing on Ramona Drive.
EXHIBIT C: Letter from Ms. Mary Lou Johnson supporting a permanent Augusta Street
crossing.
EXHIBIT D: Letter from Sinsheimer School PTA officials supporting a permanent Augusta
Street crossing.
EXHIBIT E: Three alternative concept designs and cost estimates for a permanent Augusta
Street crossing.
EXHIBIT F: Strategy for Proceeding with Neighborhood Traffic Management Planning
(adopted by City Council, Summer, 1994)
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Project Cost Item Amount Unit Cost($) Item Cost($)
Ramona Drive Remove Paving/Demolition L.S 700 700
Crossing Speed Table&Edges 7 tons AC 200 1,400
Advance Warning Signs 2 each 200 400
Crosswalk&Street Striping L.S. 300 300
Speed-Rail Railing 30 LF 30 900
Sidewalk Ramps 2 each 1,000 2,000
Underdrains 70 LF 50 3,500
Bulbout Curbing &Gutters 50 LF 30 1,500
Water Service L.S. 1,000 1,000
Landscaping&Irrigation L.S. 800 800
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January 8, 1996
The Village Residents' Association .
Allen K. Settle
Mayor, City of San Luis Obispo,
Post Office Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93403-8100
Dear Allen K. Settle, Mayor:
Following up on our last communication with Terry Sanvill, we
understand all is at a stand still with City Council until after
the Holidays, and that the next meeting will be January 16th, 1996.
We appreciate all the effort and planning that has been
compiled for us with reference to the pedestrian crossing on Ramona
Drive that connects The Village with the Lucky Shopping Center,
and are pleased with the great bunch of folks that understand our
situation and are taking us seriously.
Referring to your letter of October 11th, we held our first
meeting with Terry Sanvill on November 16th, with officers of the
Association. (Yes, Allen there is such a thing as officers of the
organization. Find attached copy of the 1996 Officers being
installed today, as well as the committee chairpersons and
appointees) .
After checking our records, I find we have been asking for
assistance since 1986, ten years, if I can count right. On file
is inquirers on the following: October 1986, February 1988, June,
October, and November 1990, February 1991, April 1992, January
1993. After which .we did get some help with the current bulb-out
installation.
In September 1995, we again sent you or S.O.S. and are pleased
with the courtesy and design presented to us. We have had very
satisfactory dialogue pertaining to the situation at hand, and we
do realize we are not the only group asking the City Staff for the
completion of their own project.
However, sometimes we feel the only defense we have while
crossing Ramona Drive is to throw our canes, walkers or wheelchairs
at the violators as they whiz past us, and as we are not as agile
as your younger citizens, we would probably miss our marks!
Allen K. Settle, Mayor
We really do need you to complete this RAMONA CROSSING CAPER.
We will be contacting Terry to hear of your approval after January
16th.
Find attached signatures of the members of The Village
Residence Association.
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Immediate Past President
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Wayne Peterson, City Engineer
Terry fS�a{{nvilnle',.`Principal Transportation Planner
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805 544-5278
October 23, 1995
John Dunn
San Luis Obispo City Hall
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Mr. Dunn,
Please place the following on city Council Agenda for consideration:
Category: Transportation Capital Project
Street Section: Augusta Street between Sydney and Laurel Lane.
Primary Funding: City
Implementation: Assign Public Works staff top priority.
The trial pedestrian safety devices installed on Augusta Street near Sinsheimer School in September of 1994
have greatly increased safety and general use of right-of-way compliance. The patents, staff and neighbors
would like to request permanent facilities be installed in conjunction with the remodeling of Sinsheimer School
so that all construction would begin and conclude in a timely manner.
On Wednesday,Jan. 18, 1995 city staff conducted a neighborhood meeting to review the trial facilities. Many
improvements have been made,however according to John Rawles, traffic speeds have not been changed. In
order to address this problem, San Luis School Unified School District has requested that Augusta Street be
zoned as a fifteen mile an hour zone. (see letter dated 10-2-95 att: Michael McCluskey).
As a result of the redesign to serve increased school enrollment and community use of our school, I am
requesting that the city to install permanent traffic calming and speed reduction devices to assure safe access
for all students, community members and those who need handicap access to the school site.
I appreciate your attention to this matter. If you have questions,please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Johnson
Parents
cc: �I'etry Sanville, City of San Luis Obispo
Kathy Longcrier,PTA President
Clarissa Dove, Neighborhood
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gain access to their`school and'cbmmunity activWe They are'placed in the direct, fir" i r yx r
yet unseen path of..uncontrolled vehicular.speed 'PLEASE support a l5 mtle per
hour school.zone.and permanent traffic calming measures for Augusta Street in the R
area of Sinsheimer School. Place this request at the top of the priority list for city
staff.
Due to the unique and dangerous terrain on Augusta Street wherein city engineering
staff have recognized lack of reduction in speeds throughout the trial facilities area, the
school district and Sinsheimer School Principal have requested the establishment of a
15 mile per hour school zone. Permanent facilities, elevated pedestrian ramp and
handicap access are needed. (See letter dated 10-21-95 to Michael McCluskey).
The time has come to recognize the urgency for permanent speed controls on Augusta
Street le,khope you will adopt a policy to quickly install speed reduction devices on
Augusta Street in front of Sinsheimer School.
Sincerely;
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Augusta Street Remove Paving/Demolition L.S. 567 567
Crossing Speed Table 13 tons AC 200 2,600
(Alternate A) Median Edges 12 tons AC 200 2,400
Advance Wanting Signs 2 each 200 400
Crosswalk&Street Striping L.S. 300 300
Drains 60 LF 20 1,200
Median Curbing 350 LF 20 7,000
Median Paving-Textured 220 SF 10 2,200
Water Service L.S. 1,000 1,000
Landscaping &Irrigation L.S. 900 900
Line Striping 600 LF 1 600
Total= $19,167
+ 20% Contingency= $73,000
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Augusta Street Remove Paving/Demolition L.S. 583 583
Crossing Road Humps 8 tons AC 200 1,600
(Alternate B) Median Edges 12 tons AC 200 2,400
��� Advance Warning Signs 2 each 200 400
Crosswalk&Street Striping L.S. 300 300
Median Curbing 360 LF 20 7,200
Median Paving-Textured 480 SF 10 4,800
Water Service L.S. 1,000 1,000
Landscaping&Irrigation L.S. 1,400 1,400
Line Striping 650 LF 1 650
Sidewalk Ramps 2 each 1,500 3,000
Fire Hydrant Relocation 1-each 3,000 3,000
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Project Cost Item Amount Unit Cost($) Item Cost($)
Augusta Street Remove Paving/Demoution L.S. 533 533
Crossing Speed Table 13 tons AC 200 2,600
(Alternate ) Median Edges 12 tons AC 200 2,400
Road Humps 8 tons AC 200 1,600
Advance Warning Signs 2 each 200 400
Crosswalk& Street Striping L.S. 400 400
Median Curbing 350 LF 20 7,000
Median Paving-Textured 220 SF 10 2,200
Water Service L.S. 1,000 1,000
Drains 60 LF 20 1,200
Landscaping & Irrigation L.S. 900 900
Line Striping 600 LF 1 600
Total= ,
+ 20% Contingency= $25,000
DGMIT F
Strategy for Proceeding with
Neighborhood Traffic Management Planning
A. The City Council will adopt the draft Circulation Element. The Element identifies
seven areas where Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans will be prepared. The
Element should include procedures for identifying other areas and/or neighborhoods
where traffic management may be warranted. Traffic management devices will not
be installed in areas not targeted for neighborhood traffic management planning.
B. After the Circulation Element is adopted,the Council will adopt a Transportation Work
Program. The work program will establish Council priorities for implementing the
Circulation Element. Neighborhood traffic management is one of 29 programs(some
of which have many parts) included in the Circulation Element.
C. Assuming that the Transportation Work Program targets neighborhood traffic
management as high priority, the Council should budget for additional resources (as
identified in the work programs) to complete the plans -- if plan adoption is desired
within one or two years. More time (eg. five years) will be needed if existing staff is
asked to prepare the management plans.
D. Once a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan has been adopted, the City will install
inexpensive interim facilities. If after a year or two, monitoring shows that they are
effective, more permanent and attractive facilities will be installed. Area residents and
organizations will be asked to help pay for the installation and maintenance of interim
and permanent facilities. The amount of contribution will be determined as a part of
the Plan.
E. If the Public Works Department receives requests for traffic management facilities in
areas were Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans will be prepared:
❑ The Department will not install interim or permanent traffic management
facilities in these areas until the management plans have been adopted.
❑ However, "trial" facilities may be installed when the Public Works Director
decides that documented public safety concerns warrant immediate action.
❑ City capital costs for trial facilities shall not exceed $10,000. In all cases, the
Director will seek the financial help of residents and organizations with the
installation cost of trial facilities.
❑ The purpose of trial facilities is to test the effectiveness of a design solution at
a particular location. Trial facilities will be inexpensively constructed and may
be removed, if they cause problems or are rejected by the neighborhood, or
replaced after Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans are adopted.
Adopted by San Luis Obispo City Council, Summer, 1994
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February 2, 1996
TO: City Council
FROM: Kim Condon
SUBJECT: ITEM #8 - FEBRUARY 6. 1996 AGENDA
I had a call this afternoon from Alma Schisler regarding the Ramona Drive/Augusta Street
pedestrian crossing/speed controls issue which is being considered next Tuesday night.
She was very concerned that this item was being considered so late in the agenda. She explained
that many of the people who are affected by this issue are elderly, and it is very difficult for
them to participate when the hour grows late. She asked that her message be passed along to
you. Her phone number is 541-8330.
c: John Dunn
Ken Hampian
Jeff Jorgensen
Mike McCluskey