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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 4.E 07/11/2005CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 4. E AGENDA BILL V Agenda Title: Discussion and Action Approving the Proposed Lane Meeting Date? July 1, 0 Reconfiguration Plan for Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street. Meeting Time: N 3:00 PM ❑ 7:00 PM Cateeory (check one): ❑ Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing N New Business ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number: Economic Development 8 Paul Marangella Nick Panayotou 778-4587 Redevelopment Cost of Proposal: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: N/A Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: 1. Resolution (Exhibit A) 2. Reconfiguration Figure (Exhibit B) 3. Intersection Plan (Exhibit C) Summary Statement: 3400-54110-C200304 Name of Fund: PCD Project Area Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street currently has the following lane configuration: Two 9.5' wide lanes and one 7.5' wide parking lane in each direction except at the intersections where sonic parking is omitted. Due to the lack of adequate street width, and the reasons noted below, it is proposed that the lane configuration be changed to one 12' lane and one 8' parking lane in each direction with a 12' two way left -turn lane in the center. Changing to this proposed configuration will result in the following: 1. Access to businesses will be dramatically improved because patrons and employees will no longer be forced to park with two wheels on the sidewalk in order to safely access their automobiles. 2. Bicycle safety will be improved due to the increased width of the travel way and adjacent parking area. 3. The traffic signal at the intersection of Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North will facilitate synchronized left turn movements instead of inefficient split phase movements and will result in improved signal operation and efficiency at present and in the future. 4. Wider travel and parking lanes will provide more vehicle buffer space and should result in fewer collisions. 5. Crosswalks will become safer due to a decrease in the number of lanes necessary to cross and reduced crossing width. 6. Access and egress from adjacent streets will be more efficient due to the presence of a two way left -turn lane. The end result of this lane reconfiguration change will be a roadway and an intersection that flows more smoothly and allows for more through volume now and in the future. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion: Adopt the attached resolution, as described, approving the reconfiguration plan. Pteviewed by Finance Director: Reviewed by City Attornev: Approved Citv Manager: Date: Date: Date: Todav's Date: Revision # and Date Revised: File Co s: c1P Petaluma Blvd C200304\30 # Agenda 6illsWgenda bill lane configuration plan 06 June 24, 2005 20 05 NP CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA AGENDA REPORT FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LANE RECONFIGURATION PLAN FOR PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO LAKEVILLE STREET 0200304 1. ExuCUTNG SUMMARY; Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street currently has the following lane configuration: Two 9.5' wide lanes and one 7.5' wide parking lane in each direction except at the intersections where some parking is omitted. Due to the lack of adequate street width, and the reasons noted below, it is proposed that the lane configuration be changed to one 12' lane and one 8' parking lane in each direction with a 12' double left -turn lane in the center. Changing to this proposed configuration will result in the following: 1. Access to businesses will be dramatically improved because patrons and employees will no longer be forced to park with two wheels on the sidewalk in order to safely access their automobiles. This will allow for the placement of trees on this entire stretch which will, in tum, spur redevelopment. 2. Bicycle safety will be improved due to the increased width of the travel way and of adjacent parking. 3. The traffic signal at the intersection of Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North will facilitate synchronized left turn movements instead of inefficient split phase movements and will result in improved signal operation and efficiency at present and in the future. The re -phasing of the signal at this intersection will allow for simultaneous protected left turns from Petaluma Boulevard North onto Washington Street. A full right turn lane on Southbound Petaluma Boulevard North at Washington Street will also be installed. Sufficient stacking room at the intersection will also be maintained in order to take full advantage of the more efficient signal phasing. 4. Wider travel and parking lanes will provide more vehicle buffer space and should result in fewer collisions. The majority of accidents reported on this stretch of roadway over the past five years have been "sideswipe" accidents. This lane configuration will help minimize these and other types of accidents. 5. Crosswalks will become safer due to a decrease in the number of lanes necessary to cross and reduced crossing width. Vehielelpedestrian conflicts have been reported on this stretch of roadway. The elimination of one hazardous crosswalk at Kent Street and the presence of fewer through lanes will help minimize such conflicts. Additionally, pedestrian enhancements will be incorporated into the design to reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts. 6. Access and egress from adjacent streets will be more efficient due to the presence of a two way left - turn lane. Some of the accidents reported on this stretch of roadway were "broadside" accidents. This lane configuration will help minimize these and other types of accidents. The end result of this lane configuration change will be a safer more efficient stretch of roadway and an intersection that flows more smoothly and allows for more through volume now and in the future. 2. BACKGROUND: The "Road/Streetscape Improvements - Petaluma Boulevard" project entails repaving Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street. It also entails streetlight beautification, signal replacement, tree placement, and concrete sidewalk upgrades over that same stretch. This plan adds signal modification and the lane configuration changes outlined above. 3. ALTERNATIVES: A. Accept this proposed lane configuration change. B. Reject this plan and after paving, re -stripe in the current configuration. 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Due to the fact that this project will be performed whether this lane reconfiguration plan is approved or rejected, there is no financial impact due to this work. 5. CONCLUSION: The end result of this lane configuration change will be a safer more efficient stretch of roadway and an intersection that flows more smoothly and allows for more through volume now and in the future. 6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: This project will be completed and accepted in FY 2005-06. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution, as described, approving the reconfiguration plan. Exhibit A RESOLUTION # 2005 - DISCUSSION AND ACTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LANE RECONFIGURATION PLAN FOR PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO LAKEVILLE STREET C200304 WHEREAS, the existing lane configuration on Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street and the existing signal at Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North are inefficient; and WHEREAS, Winzler and Kelly, a reputable engineering firm, has performed an intersection study and traffic calculations finding that the circulation can be enhanced by implementing this lane reconfiguration plan; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer, City Planning Department, and City Consultant Traffic Engineer fully support the implementation of this proposed lane reconfiguration plan to improve intersection safety and through times. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby: 1. Approves the proposed lane reconfiguration plan. 2. Directs staff to complete the final design including the proposed lane reconfiguration plan. Adopted this 11 `h day of July 2005 by the following vote: Commissioner Ave No Absent Canevaro Glass Harris Healy Nau O'Brien Torliatt ATTEST: Claire Cooper, City Clerk El David Glass, Mayor L 6 Petaluma Boulevard EXHIBIT IT B Proposed Restriping Plan Fig, 1: Existing Conditions L PARKING SOUTHBOUND SOUIHBOUNO NORTHBOUND NORTHBOUND PARKING PARKING SOUTHI11IIID NORTHBOUND PARKING THROUGH THROUGH THROUGH THROUGH THROUGH TURN THROUGH 6, Fig. 2A: Existing Roadway Cross Section Fig. 213. Proposed Roadway Cross tion Fig, 2: Cross Sections (Looking North) Fig, 3: Proposed Roadway Striping (South Segment) Fig, 4: Proposed Roadway Striping (North Segment) N ' .6 "Ci s]a^7:Fuun�.`;,_,•.f"is^,Y:°4.T'.s�+x^eyll.-.. .....v. .�. �F'i'.?'N:�.aw.:........._..................._ma.,_,.............-..._._..mm __.�_�.........._. .....�nwsz�+..—..___. 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