HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 95-156 06/19/1995
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Resolution No. ss-I56 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
REFLECTING COUNCIL DII2ECTION
REGARDING TRAFFIC INIPROVMENTS IN
THE McDOWELL BOULEVARD/
EAST WASHINGTON STREET AREA
PROJECT NO. 9863
WHEREAS, a number of improvements are recommended for implementation by the
City Council, staff, and the community; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
1) Staff to discontinue considering the five Alternative Improvement Packages
listed in the May 15 staff report; and,
2) Implement the following work elements:
o Signal timing/phasing modifications at the intersection (Caltrans
approval needed).
o Interconnecting signals along East Washington Street and McDowell
Boulevard North.
o Driveway Access - Review the access (driveways) of homes, the
shopping centers, and other business to see if congestion can be reduced
by reconfiguring oreliminating driveways.
o Medians -Review advantages and disadvantages of extending medians
on McDowell Boulevard North and South to control left turns.
o Parking -Review street parking along McDowell Boulevard North to
determine whether restrictions could improve traffic flow.
o Trip reduction program (Travel Demand Management [TDM]) -Review
options for implementing a trip reduction program for nearby
public/private facilities by:
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1 - Doing a more in depth study of the origin and destination survey
2 to determine if it can suggest specific trip functions, which could
3 be redirected, reduced, or eliminated.
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5 - Review the traffic generated during the peak hour from nearby
6 businesses and public facilities to determine operating conditions
7 can be changed to reduce demand.
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9 o Pedestrian access. -Review the need and. feasibility for a sidewalk on the
10 north side of the East Washington Street over Highway 101 (from
11 McDowell Boulevard North to Ellis Street). This would be in addition
12 to the existing sidewalk along the south side. Staff also learned from a
13 shopping center representative that pedestrians also use Washington
14 Creek for access under Highway 101.
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16 0 Bicycle access -Review ways to improve bicycle travel through the azea
17 and along East Washington Street to Prince Pazk.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petahuna at a (Regular) (~$dt~Ptfi6t)!1X(~i 1[AfXI$ meeting ...foQrm
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following vote: .......
City Attorney
AYES: Shea, Maguire, Stomps, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Read
NOES: Barlas
ABSENT: Mayor Hillig.
ATTEST: .......__ ......... ....._........ .. .. ~~~......................
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