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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2014.04.101. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA April 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -March 13, 2014 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons in the audience may speak on any item on the agenda or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State -Local Agency Open Meeting Law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are requested but not required to fill out a "Request To Speak" card located on the table by the door and hand it to staff. The Commission Chairperson may limit speakers to three minutes each. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Downtown Parking Strategies 7.2 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2014 8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF 8.1 Engineering Division Reports —Reports and/or updates on Public Works projects and activities 8.1.1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks, speed control, parking) • Non-standard stop signs along Trousdale Drive • Floribunda Traffic Calming review • EI Camino Real parking south of Mills/Peninsula Hospital • Highland/Howard Avenues request for stop signs • EI Camino Real/Cypress Avenue pedestrian signal timing • EI Camino Real/Ray Drive crossing guards Construction and Design project updates • Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project • Linden/Larkspur Intersection Temporary Traffic Circle • US101/Broadway Interchange Project • Electric Charging Station 8.1.3 School Traffic Issues 8.2 Police Department Reports — Reports and/or updates on Police Department programs and activities 8.2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report 8.3 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns 9. COMMUNICATIONS Report by Staff or Commissioners of citizen concerns or complaints regarding traffic, safety and parking issues that are within the Commission's jurisdiction. 9.1 Hilary Schweiso —Airport Boulevard signal timing 9.2 Burlingame Police Department —Meadows Lane cul-de-sac parking 9.3 Manito Velasco —Grove Avenue construction work 10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC) Committee meets 5:30PM in Conference Room B before each TSPC meeting. 11. NEW FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Dates for discussion to be determined later by Staff or Commissioners. 11.1 Staff Presentation —Capital Improvement Prioritization 11.2 Howard Avenue Long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block) 12. ADJOURNMENT Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Engineering Counter at City Hall located at 501 Primrose Road during normal business hours. MINUTES -ITEM 5 The City of Burlingame CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday, March 13, 2014 Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Howard Wettan, Chair Mark Noworolski, Vice Chair Nick Akers Jeff Londer John Martos None. Staff Present: Augustine Chou, Engineering Programs Manager, Public Works Andrew Wong, Transportation Engineer Sergeant Jay Kiely, Police Department Visitors (Who Signed -in) Chris Bush Sandra Lang Richard Chiu Julie Baird Robert Bachrach Pat Giorni Tom Simpson 1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. 3. ROLL CALL. 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Chair Wettan thanked and acknowledged the fine job Commissioner Akers did serving as the past Chair of this Commission. Chair Wettan thanked Vice Chair Noworolski for stepping up and serving as Vice Chair once again. Chair Wett an acknowledged Councilmember Keighran in the audience. Chair Wett an took this time to thank Pat Giorni and Commissioner Londer for doing a pedestrian study at may Drive/Adeline Ave and EI Camino Real. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion: To accept the minutes of February 137 2014 with the correction that Commissioner Londer did not abstain on the vote for Vice -Chair. M/S/C: Akers/Noworolski; 4/0/1 (Chair Wettan abstained) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Giorni spoke regarding speeding on EI Camino Real and asked that the City make an effort to get the presence of California Highway Patrol to address enforcement issues there. Mr. Bachrach said there was a notice from the Post Office sent to the Mayor and posted at City Hall regarding plans to create another Post Office. He said the proposed sites already have traffic impacts and hoped that this Commission would look at the parking aspect of the proposed sites. 7. CURRENT BUSINESS 7.1 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion Chair Wettan thanked Commissioners Akers and Martos for preparing a draft set of suggested comments. The Commissioners provided their input and made edits to the d raft. An audience member reiterated the importance of mitigating factors be examined before making a decision to go forward with a parking structure. He said a more negating item, more so than funding, was exhausting the alternatives so everyone would have a sense of the parking needs. He also asked that the City consider where the funding would come from since this was primarily a benefit for drivers of automobiles, as opposed to the general community. Stuart Brickman, a merchant on Burlingame Avenue, said putting a parking structure south of Howard was ridiculous. He said that from his years of experience, Lot C was the only lot that provided the size, access, and proximity to Burlingame Avenue. Sandra Lang recommended that the discussion steer away from advantages and disadvantages of locations; and, instead provide general suggestions to Council. Motion: Move to table this item until after Item 10 of this agenda. M/S/C: Noworolski/Akers; 5/0/0 8. Information/Discussion Items from Commission and Staff 2 Mr. Wong asked that the Commission advance Item 8.2 and Item 8.2.1 to this point in the agenda, as Sgt. Kiely needed to leave the meeting before 9PM this evening. The Commissioner agreed. 8.2 Police Department Reports —Reports and/or updates on Police Department program and activities 8. 2.1 General/Selective Traffic Enforcement Report Sergeant Kiely reported that selective enforcement was done on Howard Avenue. He said this was prompted by citizen complaints regarding stop sign and pedestrian violations, with most notable concerns at Lorton Avenue and Howard Avenue intersection. Selective enforcement for stop sign and speeding violations were done on Trousdale Drive in front of the school, the 1600 block of Forestview, on Skyline Boulevard between Margarita and Rivera Avenue, and heavily on EI Camino Real. Sergeant Kiely reported that the No Parking restriction on the west side of EI Camino, immediately south of the Mills -Peninsula hospital frontage, will start to begin citation enforcement following a three-week warning period. Sergeant Kiely reported that, for the Residential Parking Program for the 1200 blocks of Capuchino Avenue and Paloma Avenue and the 1500 block of Newlands Avenue, citation and enforcement are now being implemented following a 30 -day educational period, when warning citations were issued. He reported that there has been a significant decrease of parked vehicles on these blocks during peak periods, except for short term parked vehicles or vehicles with a permit. 8.1 Engineering Division Reports —Reports Al updates on Public Works project and activities 821 .1 Requests/comments/responses to public traffic concerns (stop signs, crosswalks, speed control, parking) - Non-standard stop signs along Trousdale Drive Mr. Wong made a brief presentation on the non-standard stop signs along Trousdale Drive. Mr. Wong reported that staff reviewed the stop signs on Trousdale Drive at Toledo Avenue, Loyola Avenue, Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way. He said that these stop signs were installed in the 1960's using another process which does not follow or meet current stop sign warrants conditions. Mr. Wong stated that there were three options to consider — do nothing, remove the stop sign on Trousdale but not the minor streets, or install the last stop sign at the third approach of Trousdale. N Chair Weuan sought public comment. Nelson Yee expressed his concerns for his family having a stop sign placed in front of his home on Trousdale Drive at Toledo Avenue. Mr. Yee said his concerns were noise pollution, air pollution, and safety. Richard Chiu expressed his concerns for placing a stop sign in front of his home on Trousdale Drive at Loyola Avenue. He said since stop warrants were not met, he urged the Commission to consider the two remaining options - do nothing or remove the existing stop sign on Trousdale Drive. Mr. Chiu was aIso concerned for air and noise pollution. Vice Chair Noworolski expressed his surprise that a course of action was being considered when warrants have not been met for a stop sign. Vice Chair Noworolski said he favored the first two options, with perhaps some additional signage. Commissioner Akers questioned whether a single approach would make better sense for the entire roadway. He also said a more individualized assessment might be necessary for each intersection. Vice Chair Noworolski asked about the accident rates at these intersections. Commissioner Louder concurred with Commissioner Akers. Mr. Wong said three or more accidents in a 12 -month period would satisfy a warrant condition, but that this did not occurred at these intersections. Mr. Chou cautioned the sole reliance of additional warning signs at these intersections. He also questioned the effectiveness and visibility of additional signage, citing that such signage was already in place at Trousdale/Marco Polo/Ogden. Vice Chair Noworolski stated that he was hesitant to support stop signs when warrants were not met. Discussion occurred about the various options to make Trousdale Drive safer and the need to fix these non-standard intersections. Mr. Chou said that staff would bring this matter back next month, unless it needed to be pushed back because of additional staff meetings. Mr. Brickman did not feel a need for an additional stop sign on Trousdale Drive at Toledo Avenue, but felt there is a need for a stop sign at Marco Polo Way due to driver behavior. Chair Wettan sought two Commissioners to volunteer and consult with Mr. Chou and Mr. Wong if this item needed to go to Council before the next Commission meeting. Commissioners Akers and Londer volunteered. Motion: Move to form a subcommittee to evaluate the stop sign issue on Trousdale Drive and consult with staff. M/S/C: Noworolski/Martos; 5/0/0 - Floribunda Traffic Calming review Mr. Wong reported that staff met with the neighborhood and has developed a pIan of action. He added that traffic counts would also be performed. - EI Camino Real parking south of Mills/Peninsula Hospital Mr. Wong reiterated what Sergeant Kiely reported earlier, that enforcement would be implemented at this location. - No Parking Signs on Newlands Avenue Mr. Wong reported that staff addressed this request; and, that the 2 -hour parking signs were installed in preparation for the residential permit parking program on Newlands. - Highland/Howard Avenues request for stop signs Mr. Wong reported that this request is currently being evaluated by staff. - EI Camino Real/Cypress Avenue pedestrian signal timing Mr. Wong reported that the City will be working with Caltrans on this item. Construction and Design projects - Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project Mr. Wong report ed that the curbs and gutters are in on the 1400 block; and, that smart meters for this block would be ordered in the next few weeks. He said that the portion of work should be completed by June. - Linden/Larkspur Intersection Temporary Traffic Circle Mr. Wong reported that staff was working on installing a temporary traffic circle as an interim measure and for a study period before permanent construction. 5 US 101/Broadway Interchange Project Mr. Chou reported the project was continuing on schedule. He said that Caltrans has advertised the project with a bid opening date of April 15, 2014, with minor construction work occurring in the fall. Mr. Chou also mentioned that the demolition of the gas station on the corner of Bayshore and Airport was done by the owners in advance of this project. 8.1.3 School Traffic Issues Mr. Wong reported that staff was waiting regarding the school "walking audit" and further action. 8.2 Commissioners' Comments and Concerns None. 9. COMMUNICATIONS on the School District's consultant report Safe Routes to Schools analysis before Chair Wettan said one of the communications related to Trousdale Drive which was already addressed. 10. COMMISSION &COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Burlingame Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committee (B/PAC) Commissioner Londer reported that the B/PAC discussed paving issues, sharrows, bikV racks and their locations, "best practices" for collector streets speccations, and funding for a path on the east side of EI Camino Real. (BREAK FOR RECESS) Item 7.1 Burlingame Downtown Parking Structure Discussion (Continuation) A marked up revision of the draft document reflecting Commission comments this evening was distributed to the Commission. Chair Wettan sought final comments from the Commissioners, as well as the audience, on the distributed document. Some final edits were made and Chair Wetten asked the Commission for a motion. Motion: To submit the TSPC recommendation regarding the potential for a downtown parking structure, as modified, to Council. M/S/C: Akers/Noworolski; 5/0/0 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11.1 Howard Avenue Long-term and Short-term Parking (1400 block) 11.2 TSPC Areas of Emphasis for 2014 — April 11.3 Electric Charging Stations — will be brought forward in an Engineer's Report 11.4 Downtown Parking Strategies — Employee Parking - April 12.ADJOURNMENT 10:24 p.m. 7 CURRENT BUSINESS -ITEM 7.1 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 7.1 TO: Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission DATE: April 7, 2014 FROM: Augustine Chou, Engineering Program Manager A6�� SUBJECT: Item 7.1 — Downtown Parking Strategies Discussion Meeting Date: _April 10, 2014 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission work with engineering staff to begin discussions regarding the potential strategies pertaining to parking around the Burlingame Avenue downtown area. DISCUSSION: During the course of several public meetings regarding downtown parking, streetscape, and the potential parking structure, comments arose about also looking into the possibility of improving the current surface parking situation in the downtown district. In response to those comments, it was explained that the Engineering Division staff had begun preparations to examine ways to update and improve the parking situation in the city parking lots and on the streets of the downtown district. The overall goal, which is expected to take the next few months, is define and establish parking strategies to further improve and enhance the parking experience for the public. The Engineering Division staff will take the lead in this process, and will be working with two TSPC members of an ad hoc committee and Police Department personnel, in the efforts to define viable parking strategies for implementation. The ad hoc committee members and staff will be report ing back to the entire Commission on progress. As the lead element in the process, staff will also be reporting any progress to Council. This would be especially true on matters where Council action or approval is needed. 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As I sit at the light ready to make a left turn from Old Bayshore Highway to Airport Blvd., I see pedestrians gathering on the sidewalk to my immediate left. It looks like they are crossing Airport Blvd. to get to the Crown Plaza. When my light turns green (a designated green left arrow), I also see the pedestrians crossing the road in the crosswalk at the same time. This seem very unsafe for the pedestrians since there are 2 lanes of traffic turning left and merging into 1 lane at the same time. I have seen a lot of confusion and near accidents. 1) When can the pedestrians cross the street safely? 2) If there are 2 lanes of traffic turning left on a designated green left arrow, who has the right of way? Please clarify, thank you very much, Hilary iiiar� cl�wei��s t�ffioe �,00rCiiiatUr T�ii BosroN cor�sut_Tir�� o�oufz BCG Val, IeScience Center South San Francisco, California 940803 United States i..ef. +41 E650 553 223 schweiso. hilaryO bcg-vsc.com Read BCG's latest insights, analysis, and viewpoints at bcgperspectives.00m E COMMUNICATIONS -ITEM 9.2 PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine From. TSPC@Burlingame.org Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 7:03 AM To: PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine; Jeff Londer Owlonder@aol.com); Mark Noworolski Omarkn@gmail.com); Nick Akers (nicklas.akers@gmail.com); Howard Wettan (hwettan@gmail.com); PW/ENG-Wong, Andrew; John Martos Qohnmartos@yahoo.com) Subject: FW: Parking Issue in Front of 1525 Meadow Lane, Attachments. 1529 Meadow Lane.JPG From: Bolanos, Michael[SMTP:BOLANOS@BURLINGAMEPOLICE.ORG] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 7:02:38 AM To: TSPC(a�)Burlingame.org Cc: POLICE-Bolanos, Michael Subject: Parking Issue in Front of 1525 Meadow Lane. Auto forwarded by a Rule To the Traffic Safety &Parking Commission, The Burlingame Police Department has responded to numerous complaints of vehicles parking and blocking the driveway of 1525 Meadow Lane. Attached is a picture depicting the point of view of the resident of 1525 Meadow Lane. My recommendation; please consider marking parking spaces at the end of the cul-de-sac, or please mark the area between the drive way of 1525 and 1529 Meadow Lane a red zone. If any further assistance is needed please let me know. Thank you, Mike Bolanos Police Officer Burlingame Police Department bolanosaburlingamevolice.org 650-777-4100 main 650-697-8130 fax Wyk Lit ;�, ,a M1OF M. OFF, FF. tOOFFF I ONOF OF, FF OF IL F. Few r OF FF. .. OF Fu PA -•a�at -.v -F I- !9MMPFFFF•- - - OFF IL 00 FF .i Ilk .? 9 w -� FF WORN r N -1. \ Fffi 1OFF OFF RIFF I OyI wv �. FIL e' Y -. P• R[ oil FOR I fir. i F Ad ,sV.IP►PFAFF ROO— ,1 COMMUNICATIONS -ITEM 9.3 PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine From: TSPC@Burlingame.org Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 4:44 PM To. PW/ENG-Chou, Augustine; Jeff Londer (jwlonder@aol.com); Mark Noworolski Qmarkn@gmail.com); Nick Akers (nicklas.akers@gmail.com); Howard Wettan (hwettan@gmail.com); PW/ENG-Wong, Andrew; John Martos Oohnmartos@yahoo.com) Subject: FW: California Dr (was Grove Ave Construction Work) From: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 4:44:20 PM To: 'Manito Velasco' Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann; PW/ENG-Morimoto, Art; COUNCIL-Brownrigg, Michael; TSPC@Burlingame.org Subject: RE: California Dr (was Grove Ave Construction Work) Auto forwarded by a Rule Mr. Velasco, Thanks for writing to us about your concerns regarding storm drain inlets and bicycle riding experience on California Drive. I'll have staff review them and get back to you. Sincerely, Syed -----Original Message---- - From: Manito Velasco [mailto:chitov@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 5:37 PM To: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann; PW/ENG-Morimoto, Art; COUNCIL-Brownrigg, Michael; TSPC@Burlingame.org Subject: Re: California Dr (was Grove Ave Construction Work) I took the last 2.5 months to continue riding California Dr and observing other folks on bicycles ride that street. That's riding it 5 days a week, twice a day. I also drove it on Saturdays and Sundays. I watched other cyclists. Based on that experience, I disagree with the characterization that the grates "present inconvenience for bicyclists riding over them." It is no mere inconvenience to ride a 30 Ib bicycle next to 35 MPH 3 -ton vehicles. And it's certainly not just an inconvenience to do that and have to avoid catch basins to swerve left, even with the small added metal pieces of grates. As I've said before it's not just the grates that are the problem but the fact that the basins are below roadway grade and are not flush with the pavement. The roadway warps and can really throw bicyclists off before they even hit the grates. I'm sure you've noticed that the handful of times you've ridden it yourself (how many times have you ridden it this year?) Again I've never suggested removing the inlets or reducing them in size. What I've suggested is securing funds or a grant to keep the same size or actually make the surface area even larger; but reshape them to have a narrower profile and more flush with the pavement. I'm actually even advocating putting even more drains in place to help with drainage using smart designs. That smart type of design already exists on the west side of California. It is a false dichotomy to think that safer roads come at the expense of good drainage or even good traffic flow. These are not mutually exclusive goals. 1 As it turns out there is another grant opportunity called the Active Transportation Plan from the State. I hope you are already considering this. I'm also asking for you to reconsider striping a bike lane in the northbound direction on California, as promised and designed at one point. Apparently you changed your mind for reasons that are not clear. Please enlighten me again on why specifically and which industry professionals were consulted to make that decision. PIs also let me know how many times the street was ridden by staff before making that determination. I can't help but feel there's a disconnect between recommendations and actual riding experience. Manito Sent from a mobile device > On Jan 15, 2014, at 3:09 PM, "PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed" <SMurtuza@burlingame.org> wrote: > Dear Manito, > I'm sorry to hear that you're disappointed about the City not submitting a grant application for catch basin grates project under Measure A bicycle/pedestrian grant program. > Please note our maintenance staff has already made modifications to most of the catch basin grates along California Dr. to make them bicycle friendly to address some of your concerns. There is some minor work remaining which will be done in the next month. With regards to your concerns about the large catch basin inlets, I understand that they present inconvenience for bicyclists riding over them. The reason for these large catch basin inlets is to capture high volume of storm water flows from the low lying areas in the Easton Creek Water shed. This area along California Drive is within the 100 year flood zone and experiences severe flooding during heavy rains. Before these catch basins were installed, California Dr. used to experience frequent flooding, resulting in roadway closures and impeding the emergency access to Fire, Paramedics and Police as well as flooding of private properties (please see the attached pictures). Reducing the catch basin inlets sizes will compromise the storm water collection capacity and will negatively impact the drainage of the area. However, staff will be posting signage to alert the bicyclists about the inlet dips at these catch basins. > Based on the discussion and feedback by the BPAC at the January 9th meeting, the City will be submitting grant applications for two major projects as follows: > California Drive/Lorton Avenue roundabout improvements project, which will significantly improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists in the area. > • Pedestrian/bicycle path improvements along the east side of EI Camino Real between Dufferin Ave. and Old Highway Rd. This improvement will provide safer alternative to pedestrians and bicyclists traversing in this area. > Staff believes that because the above projects primarily involve pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements, they have better chance of competing in the TA's grant program. > Again, I want to thank you for your input and appreciate your continued feedback. 2 E > Regards, > Syed > From: Manito Velasco [mailto:chitov@msn.com] > Sent: WednesdayJanuary 15 2014 842 AM , , > To: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed > Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann; PW/EN&Morimoto, Art; > COUNCIL-Brownrigg, Michael > Subject: Re: Grove Ave Construction Work > Syed, > I'm truly disappointed that we are passing up an opportunity to apply for measure A funds to fix the drainage inlets (not just the grates) on California. This grant opportunity is the golden gift wrapped chance of improving both safety and drainage. Looking at what other cities are contemplating as grant proposals, no other project has the best transit nexus (Millbrae Bart Caltrain intermodal station) and safety improvement potential and bang for the buck. I had started drafting the grant application with only the cost needing to be filled out. I can submit that to you if desired. > Again, the grates aren't just the problem. The inlets are big and are depressed below pavement grade. And the pavement is warped so that bicyclists are at risk of tipping over when they have to travel here. But you don't have o be a cyclist to appreciate how hazardous this is. When you get a chance, try driving on a car over these things and you'll see why it needs to be fixed. Unfortunately the BPAC meeting last week ran out of time before this matter could have come up plus the parking garage discussion dominated that night. > Since you will be turning down this grant opportunity, please advise what your plan is now to fix thesr and how you plan to get it funded. Please also let others know who wrote to you expressing concerns about this safety hazard. > Manito > Sent from my phone > On Jan 2, 2014, at 11:04 AM, "PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed" <SMurtuza@burlingame.org> wrote: > Hi Manito, 3 > Happy New Year to you too! > Thanks for your comments regarding the Grove Avenue construction work and the TA grant. Staff has recently attended a workshop regarding the grant and will be reviewing project requirements and potential projects with BPAC at its next week's meeting. I greatly appreciate your offer to help us with letters of support for the grant. I'm copying this email to Art to review this with Augustine and get back to you. > Thanks again. > Syed > From: Manito Velasco [mailto:chitov@msn.com <mailto:chitov@msn.com> ] > Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 8:41 AM > To: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed > Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann; PW/ENG-Morimoto, Art > Subject: Re: Grove Ave Construction Work > Happy New Year, > I write briefly for two reasons. > One to note that most of the trench on Grove Ave has been restored. Thank you. However the first block and a half from California still needs a lot of work. The pavement that was restored is very uneven esp at Laguna and unsafe for all but those who travel by car. > Secondly, there is a current grant opportunity to make the catch basins along California safe. I understand that staff has been aware of the Measure A call for projects for bike Ped safety improvements. I would be very happy to round up letters of support for your grant proposal. As an added bonus this will help reduce delays for auto traffic flow by ensuring that people on bikes keep right and not interfere too much with the 35 mph speeds. > Manito EI > Sent from my phone > On Nov 1, 2013, at 11:32 AM, "PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed" <SMurtuza@burlingame.org> wrote: > Manito, > Thanks for your input and appreciate your continued interest in making Burlingame a better and safe place for everyone. > Syed. > From: Manito Velasco [mailto:chitov@msn.com <mailto:chitov@msn.com> ] > Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 8:43 AM > To: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed > Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann; PW/EN&Morimoto, Art > Subject: Re: Grove Ave Construction Work > Thanks, Syed for your thoughtful and complete response. As a resident of the area, I know firsthand the value if improving our drainage system to minimize flooding. Great to hear that no new drains are to be installed at. California. F > Re the overly large catch basin drains on California at Oxford and at Cambridge, I hope you will consider a future project to replace them with safer, narrower profile drains. I understand there is a Storm Safety project series that could be applicable. There is also the upcoming Measure A call for projects that are intended to improve bike and Ped safety. The benefits of this capital investment cannot be overstated. The drains are so large they're negatively affecting auto traffic. When bikes swerve left to avoid them, they take up the northbound lane and slow down traffic. > Thanks, > Manito > Sent from my phone > On Oct 29, 2013, at 3:19 PM, "PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed" <SMurtuza@burlingame.org> wrote: > Dear Manito, > Thank you for your inquiry regarding the storm drainage pipeline construction project on Grove Ave. The project involves the construction of a storm drainage transmission pipeline and does not involve new catch basins on California Drive. This pipeline will provide additional capacity to the Easton Creek Drainage Watershed system to help alleviate flooding in the residential areas. Upon completion of the storm drainage pipeline work on Grove Ave., the trenched portion of the street will be restored with new asphalt section and no new street resurfacing is planned at this time. Yes, you are correct that 'Complete Streets Policy' was utilized in developing the project. As you rightly noted that Grove Ave., is part of the City's bicycle route, staff will be installing 'SHARROWS' pavement markings once the pipeline work is completed. The exact positioning of the SHARROWS will be field determined upon completion of the pipeline work. > Please contact Art Morimoto, Assistant Public Works Director at (650)558-7230, if you have any questions about this project. > Thank you, > Sincerely, > Syed > -----Original Message----- > From: Manito Velasco [mailto:chitov@msn.comj > Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:17 AM > To: PW/ENG-Murtuza, Syed > Cc: MGR- Goldman, Lisa; COUNCIL-Keighran, Ann > Subject: Grove Ave Construction Work > Good morning, > We're all patiently awaiting completion of this work between California and Paloma. > I hope that this project will NOT put in a new catch basin drain on California Dr. There are already very large drains on the east side of California which pose a challenge to cyclists. I have hopes that the City's Complete Streets Policy was followed with this project and that bicycle safety was a prioritised consideration. At the very very least, if drains are part of the project they should be designed with the narrowest profile so that it takes up the least feasible amount of roadway width. At some locations I've seen drains in Burlingame designed so that the curb is set back so that the drain is also set in from the pavement. That is a very thoughtful consideration in design. > Also wanted to ask if the whole of Grove will be paved after the project or if it will just patch what was disturbed. Grove is also a bike route where I understand bike stencils are planned and the trench looks to be exactly where bikes will be operating. > Manito > Sent from my phone > <FloodCalifDrl.jpg> > <Calif-Dufferin.jpg> > <Flood.Grove.Calif.Dr1998.jpg> 7