CC - Item 7E - Safe Routes to School Project - Status ReportROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JULY 26, 2011
SUBJECT: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT— STATUS REPORT
SUMMARY
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Capital Improvement Program, the City
Council approved a Safe Routes to School Project which involves traffic safety and
calming enhancements at several local schools including Garvey Intermediate,
Emerson Elementary, Bitely Elementary, Willard Elementary, Sanchez Elementary,
Temple Intermediate, and the Garvey Park /Duff Elementary Campus. This project is
funded primarily through the State of California Safe Routes to School Program, with a
total approved grant of $450,000 and required City matching contribution of at least
10% ($45,000).
The project includes the installation of new safety traffic striping, traffic signage, in-
pavement crossing lightings, countdown pedestrian signals, and bulb -out crosswalks.
This project was reviewed and supported by the Traffic Commission and
representatives from the Garvey Unified School District.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
DISCUSSION
Based on traffic studies, several school campuses in southwest Rosemead are in need
of traffic safety improvements. Improvements in this area will help to reduce traffic
speeds, enhance pedestrian crossing areas, and improve traffic safety. The Engineer's
Estimate for the construction work for this grant- funded project is $500,000.
Project Details
The proposed project includes the following improvements:
Y Repair sidewalks /curb ramps in compliance with ADA accessibility requirements
C Add raised bulb -outs to improve pedestrian crossing safety at the following
locations: Emerson /Kelburn, Dorothy /Brighton, and Jackson /Egley. Bulb -outs
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were successfully installed in the City's last Safe Routes to School Project,
adjacent to Rosemead Park. The improvement did help in narrowing road widths
and slow vehicle traffic along Encinita Avenue.
• Install in- pavement flashing lights at appropriate crosswalk locations. These
lights will be activated by a push- button sensor and display flashing lights when
persons cross the street at this location. Proposed locations include Emerson
Place /Kelburn, Emerson /Prospect, Egley /Jackson, Dorothy /Brighton, Willard/
Fern. and Jackson/Whitmore.
• Add speed feedback signs at appropriate locations. These signs will help remind
drivers of their speeds and display a flashing light when drivers are driving above
the speed limit. Proposed locations include two (2) on Walnut Grove Avenue
(near Hellman Avenue and Klingerman Street), two (2) on Emerson Place
(between San Gabriel Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue), and two(2) on Del Mar
Avenue (between Garvey and Graves Avenues).
• Upgrade Street Signage to a high visibility reflective sheeting and graffiti coating.
• Restripe street markings, crosswalks, and road markings.
• Install countdown pedestrian signals at appropriate intersection locations. These
signals display a countdown to pedestrians when crossing the street. Proposed
locations include signalized intersections along Hellman Avenue, Del Mar
Avenue, Garvey Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, Graves Avenue, and Walnut
Grove Avenue.
Timeline
This month, staff .met with representatives from the Garvey Unified School District to
solicit input on proposed improvements. The Traffic Commission also reviewed and
provided a letter of support for the successful grant application. Due to the critical
nature of - these safety improvements, it is necessary to provide the City Council with
project prior to finalizing design plans and advertising this project for bids.
As currently planned, staff will begin advertising this project in mid - September. It is
expected that a contract award will be recommend to the Council in October and then
construction - will begin in November. It is estimated that work will take 45 days to
complete.
FINANCIAL- REVIEW
-- Funding for this project was approved by the City Council as part of the City's FY 2010-
11 Capital Improvement Program Budget. The City obtained a grant from the State of
California Sate Route to School Program to fund the majority of the planned
improvements.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (a) and (f) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
This exemption covers projects involving minor alterations of land that do not have a
significant effect on the environment.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Rafael Fajardo
Associate Civil Engineer
Lucien J. LeBlanc, P.E.
City Engineer
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
Attachments:
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