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November 17th, 2012 Neighborhood Traffic Management: Lincoln Ave between Richmond St & Ashbury Ave City of El Cerrito ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Agenda • Background • Analysis and Recommendations • Open Discussion • Next Steps ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Ave Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting History of Neighborhood Concerns & City Evaluation • Previous Concerns about poor visibility & speeding • Neighborhood Traffic Management Petition in May 2011 • First Neighborhood Meeting in October 2011 • Speeds too high for narrow roadway • Unwelcoming for pedestrians • Poor visibility at intersections • Detailed Evaluation between January to June 2012 • Initial Proposal for Tier I Measures in July 2012 • Curb markings, signs & pavement markings • Unsatisfactory to residents ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Citywide Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) • Adopted by City Council in Sept 2010 • Tools to address speeding, traffic volumes and livability concerns • Criteria to determine qualification and prioritization • Steps for obtaining approval of measures • Of 5 active NTMP efforts, Lincoln Ave is ranked in the top two • City Council approved additional funding (Measures A) for NTMP measures in August 2012 – total funding approx $25K ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Ave Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Goal for today’s meeting: • Identify a preferred option for near-term with current funding • Identify additional measures for long-term pending additional evaluation and funding ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Lincoln Avenue Analysis Process 1. Main Concerns • Speeding • Walkability 2. NTMP Measures • Vertical deflection (speed) • Lane delineation • Raised intersections 3. Data Collection • Volume, collision, visibility 4. Analysis • All-way stop warrants • Speed humps • Effectiveness and cost ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Potential Tier 1 Traffic Management Measures Tier Measure Pros Cons Approximate Cost Tier 1 Red Curb Painting Improves corner visibility On‐street parking reduction $2.50 / linear foot Centerline Striping Adds roadway definition, may visually narrow the roadway Requires maintenance; compliance is voluntary $1.75 / linear foot Crosswalk Striping Will enhance crosswalk visibility Requires maintenance $6.60 / linear foot Intersection striping, including hatching or striped bulbouts May visually narrow intersection, will improve corner visibility Requires maintenance $2.00 / linear foot Striped bulbouts Roadway striping/hatching Crosswalk Striping ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Potential Tier 2 Traffic Management Measures Tier Measure Pros Cons Approximate Cost Tier 2 Speed Humps High impact on reducing vehicle speeds. May also reduce traffic volumes. May increase noise in vicinity; may reduce emergency response times; may conflict with bicyclists $2,000 ‐ $3,000 each Speed feedback signs May reduce vehicle speeds Compliance is voluntary; may require enforcement $5,000 ‐ $10,000/ each Speed Tables High impact on reducing vehicle speeds. May also reduce traffic volumes. Can include colored/ textured pavement High cost; may reduce emergency response times $10,000 ‐ $15,000 each Mini Traffic Circles Moderate impact on reducing speeds. Will add definition, may visually narrow the roadway High cost; may reduce on‐ street parking $20,000 ‐ $30,000 each Enhanced Crosswalk (flashing beacons, in‐ roadway warning lights) Will enhance crosswalk visibility High cost; requires maintenance $20,000 to $40,000 (complete system) Bulbouts at intersections Will enhance crosswalk visibility High cost; may require additional improvements (drainage) $60,000‐$100,000 (all four corners) Speed Hump Raised Crosswalk Bulbouts Enhanced Crosswalk ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Preliminary Recommendations -Approximate Cost: $29,000 Other Alternatives (in place of striping/hatching): • Additional speed hump between Ashbury & Clayton • In-road pedestrian sign & marked crosswalk at Richmond Street • Striping/Hatching at Clayton Speed Hump Raised Crosswalk ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Potential long-term solutions • Bulbouts • Mini traffic circles • Enhanced crosswalk at Lincoln/Richmond Bulbouts Enhanced Crosswalk Mini Traffic Circle ---PAGE BREAK--- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Meeting Next Steps • January 2013 - Ballot for Installation of any preferred Tier II Measures (Near-Term) based on Composite Voting System – Approval Rating Considers project street and neighboring streets, where traffic may be diverted Greater weight given to the project street Approval % for project street will be based on all addresses Protest vote method for neighboring streets • Spring 2013 – Installation of approved Tier I & Tier II Measures (Near-Term) • Fall 2013 - Follow-Up Studies, if appropriate Project Street Neighboring Streets 70 to 80% 50% 80 to 90% 40% 90 to 100% 30%