HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2017.06.08Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda - Final
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, June 8, 2017
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1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
May 11, 2017 Meeting Minutesa.
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5. Public Comments: Non-Agenda
6. Discussion/Action Items
TDA Article 3: Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant Opportunitya.
Staff PresentationAttachments:
Downtown Parkingb.
2017 Downtown Parking Report
Exhibit A - Data Collection
Exhibit B - 2015 TSPC Parking Strategies
Attachments:
7. Information Items
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Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff Report
TSPC Traffic Log
Attachments:
Police Department Reportsb.
Farmer's Marketc.
TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communicationsd.
8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports
Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)a.
Broadway Parking (Wettan & Bush)b.
School Traffic (Londer & Akers)c.
Envision Burlingame (Martos & Londer)d.
ECR Task Force (Londer & Wettan)e.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)f.
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
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NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: July 13, 2017
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TDA ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE PROGRAM GRANT
Traffic Safety and Parking CommissionJ une 8, 2017
Presentation Overview
TDA Grant Background
Grant Requirements
Potential Projects
TSPC and Public Questions and Feedback
Background
For the next TDA grant cycle there is a total of $2,260,000
available for all projects.
Capital projects ($400K max)
Planning projects ($100K max)
Applicant can submit up to three applications
Earliest funds would be available is the end of the year.
More likely would be sometime in 2018. Application
deadline is July 14, 2017
TDA Grant Requirements
Capital projects may include PS&E and construction phases only. Project level environmental,
planning and right-of-way phases are ineligible for funding.
Design must be completed and meet Caltrans standards to be eligible for funding.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permits must be completed prior to receiving
funding (as applicable).
The project must be included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal,
complete streets or relevant plan.
Jurisdictions receiving TDA Article 3 funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects must have a
Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC).
Jurisdiction must provide at least a 50% match for planning projects. For capital projects, there is
no minimum match. However, the local match will be scored on a sliding scale.(C/CAG
Requirement)
TDA Article 3 funds for FY 2017/2018 must be expended by no later than June 30, 2020 after
allocations are made by MTC.
Potential Projects
California Drive Complete Streets –Phase II: Feasibility Study for
California Drive south of Broadway to the Burlingame Train
Station.
Restripe Class II facility along Howard Avenue and other
locations.
Bicycle Plan –with focus on residential streets, Bayshore , and
Rollins (northern City Limits to Broadway)
Questions & Feedback
Report on Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area during High
Demand Times
May 31, 2017
Executive Summary
The TSPC Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Sub-committee just completed a study to
collect parking lot data in the downtown area during high demand times. We are presenting this
data to Council for consideration as new buildings are discussed for the downtown area.
Attachment A is a staff report dated February 12, 2015, which enumerates the actions taken at
the time to free up more parking. All measures except those listed as Long-term Strategies have
been implemented.
Attachment B is data collected on various dates by TSPC Commissioners and volunteers to count
available parking space at high demand times. The data is arranged with Core Lots grouped,
Edge Lots grouped, and Street Parking grouped. The commissioners would like to draw your
attention to the Core Lots and the lack of parking at all times. The Edge Lots have a similar issue
during the day but become less populated after 6 PM.
It is the conclusion of this sub-committee that further short term actions taken by Staff to free up
parking in the Downtown Core will yield only small improvements. Therefore, more parking
would be required if additional living and business spaces are constructed in the downtown area.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Martos
Howard Wettan
P.S. Please contact Commissioners Martos or Wettan for further information.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b – Burlingame
Ave. Downtown
Park’g Strategies
MEETING DATE:
February12, 2015
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: February 12, 2015
From: Augustine Chou, Engineering Program Manager – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 6.b – Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Strategies
RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission concurs with the efforts presented in this staff report
regarding various parking strategies for the Burlingame Avenue downtown area.
BACKGROUND: Parking in the Burlingame Avenue downtown area has historically been
challenging. Demand for retail and employee parking is further exacerbated by the parkers’
desires for close, convenient parking to the core area. Over the past 15 years, the City has made
several efforts to minimize negative impacts to parking because of these demands and needs.
An initial parking strategy to improve parking efficiency was implemented in 2000-2001 with the
concept of differential parking rates between the Avenue core area and the sidestreets, with the
core area being higher priced. The initial rate on the Avenue went from $0.25 per hour to $0.50
per hour. Following this, a second phase to this strategy was implemented further raising the rate
another $0.25 per hour, for a total of rate of $0.75 per hour for parking.
Along with this second phase, City parking lots outside of the Avenue core area (defined by the
limits of Howard Avenue/ECR/Chapin Avenue/California Drive), were designated for long-term
parking with significantly reduces rates from those within the core. This effort was done to offer
employees of the downtown an incentive to park for less, at a slightly farther distance from the
Avenue itself.
Within the past five years, the parking rate on the Avenue was raised from $0.75 per hour to $1.00
per hour. Then, with the completion of the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project, the parking
rate on the Avenue was converted to a two-tier rate system of $1.00 per hour for the first hour,
and $2.00 per hour for the second hour – with a parking time limit of 2 hours only. Only minimal
changes were made to the parking rates in the long-term parking lots along the peripheral
downtown area. The primary purpose of these rate adjustments has always been to encourage
long-term parking in City lots with lower prices, while discouraging parking abuse within the core
area with premium parking prices.
Staff has been working to find new ways to improve the parking situation in the City’s downtown
areas. With its completion last November, the Burlingame Avenue Streetscape Project has been
a perceived success. Public interest to visit, shop, and dine in the downtown area is on an
Item 6.b – Burlingame Avenue Downtown Parking Strategies February 12, 2015
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apparent increase. To keep ahead of the inevitable traffic and parking demands for the downtown,
the City has made efforts to continually adjust and improve the parking conditions.
Most recently, Engineering and Police staffs have worked over the past nine months with two
members of the Commission in an ad-hoc sub-committee to discuss and evaluate possible
parking strategies for further improving the downtown parking situation. Several actions were
decided on, and some were implemented. Ultimately though, it was determined that the sub-
committee be dis-established for a better course of action, in which ideas and possible plans of
action be taken before the full Commission for public discussion. This move was made to
streamline the process to consider and assess possible actions for parking improvements to
implement.
DISCUSSION: The parking strategies for the Burlingame Avenue downtown area are presented
as follows:
Currently Implemented Strategies
Parking Lot Improvements
• Lot H
• Rate change from $3/day to $1/day
• Notification to Walgreens and Safeway complex management
• Windshield flyer distribution to on-street parked cars
• Burlingame enews & DBID notifications
• Business Parking Permits
• Increase from 450 to 500 permits
Way-finding Improvements
• “PARKER” smartphone app for static parking information
• New directional parking signs along downtown perimeter streets
• New downtown district maps along Avenue kiosks (in coordination with DBID)
Planned Short-term Strategies
Parking Lot Improvements
• Credit card capability for all City parking lot pay stations
• Conversion and upgrade of pay station machine at Lot O (from solar power to
hardwire electrical)
• Post updated City parking map at all pay stations
Way-finding Improvements
• Updated downtown parking map for City website and brochure distribution
• Modifications to existing downtown “Parking” signs
• Repainting of downtown parking lot name signs
Smart Meters
• Expansion of smart meters (w/o sensors) to all side-street meter parking (600
meters)
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Planned Long-term Strategies
Parking Lot Improvements
• Electronic parking lot “space availability” system
Way-finding Improvements
• “PARKER” smartphone app with dynamic parking information
• Smart Meters
• Short-term parking lot conversion to smart meters
As with the “currently implemented” strategies, the various short-term and long-term “planned”
strategies will be conducted by staff after a full detailed evaluation is completed regarding cost-
effectiveness and feasibility of implementation. Some strategies will take longer to implement, as
they will require Council action or approval. These will be presented first to the Commission as
they become ready, then to Council for final approval when staff has completed the necessary
vetting and evaluation beforehand.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a – Engineering
Division Reports
MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2017
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: June 8, 2017
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Item 7.a - Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission receive a presentation by staff providing an update on
various Public Works – Engineering projects and activities.
BACKGROUND
• US101/Broadway Interchange Project – Stage 5 work is currently underway. Access to
Crowne Plaza via Bayshore Hwy., Airport Blvd., and Broadway is now open. Crowne
Plaza approach to grade with Airport/Bayshore/Broadway intersection. Contractor working
on maintaining some access to the bicycle/pedestrian OC, expect return to full access in
June. Airport, Bayshore, and the US 101 SB on-ramps are currently open. Staff working
with Caltrans and their contractor to improve signage within the project.
• 2017 Street Resurfacing Program – Construction has started. Affected streets have been
noticed for 1st phase of work by the contractor.
• Larkspur/Linden Traffic Circle – The installation of the new pedestrian ramps is complete.
This week the contractor has been working on the installation of the traffic circle. Staff has
been available to neighborhood for any questions or concerns on the project.
• Peninsula Avenue Overcrossing – Both public meetings prior to the data count collection
efforts have been completed. San Mateo’s consultant to collect the data and prepare them
into a report.
• Hoover School – Staff has been in contact with resident. Resident is currently out of town,
returning mid-June. Meeting to be scheduled upon their return. No additional City ROW
beyond the stone wall. Beacon is on order to further highlight the entry restriction.
•
• California Drive Complete Streets – Staff presented all previously shown options to the
City Council on May 15. Staff obtained direction with regards to Design Option 2b. Staff to
work with design team to move toward 65% plans for the project.
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• TSPC Email Communications – No new communications
• TSPC Priority List (Updated June 2017):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Modal Access
2 School Traffic Issues 5/11/17: Item 6a
3 California Complete Streets 4/13/17: Item 6a
4 B/PAC setup
5 Neighborhood Traffic Calming
6 SR2S Review
7 Broadway Parking
8 Public Shuttles/Transit
9 Grant Strategies 6/8/17: Item 6a
10 ECR Corridor (ECR Task Force)
11 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC 5/11/17: Item 7a
12 Parking and traffic considerations w/Planning
13 Bay Trail
14 Intro to Paving
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR/Floribunda
2 Hoover School Update 6/8/17: Item 7a
3 Downtown Parking Strategies
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 4/13/17: Item 7a
5 California Roundabout
6 General Plan – Circulation Element
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC
8 Rec Center Parking
9 Carolan Complete Streets Update 6/8/17: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 6/8/17: Item 7a
11 Grade Separation 5/11/17: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC 4/13/17: Item 7a
13 School Speed Limit Updates 3/9/17: Item 7a
14 Burlingame Point - Bay Trail
15 School Safety Improvements 3/9/17: Item 7a
16 California Complete Streets 5/11/17: Item 7a
17 California Drive parking restrictions 4/13/17: Item 6a
18 Traffic Brochure
DISCUSSION
Some of these items may have been originally presented to City staff and/or the Traffic Safety and
Parking Commission as public requests or comments. Items on this list are matters that would
typically be addressed by City staff on an administrative level, or are City capital improvement
projects. Matters that require broad public input or have a wide-spread impact are addressed as
Commission “Discussion/Action Items” (TSPC Agenda Item 6).
Burlingame TSPC Contact LogUpdated: 3/6/14CompletedCompletedPending Under Review by City StaffNot yet addressed by City StaffNo. Date Requestorct InfInfRequest StatusResponse No. 13 11/5/2014 Alvares 650johTaxi regulationCompletedBPD responded and contacted the tresspassing taxi 6 7/30/2014 SchweisoscRed‐tipping for improved dwy accessCompletedWO issued and completed7 7/23/2014 SchuhkaRRRP prgram for CypressCompletedCC approved RRRP, signs to be installed by Corp Yard8 6/16/2014 ParianispX‐ing guard request @ Ray/ECR/RosedaleCompletedSch. District and CM approved9 1/26/2015 Rogers 650sjrSchool traffic along PalomaCompletedBPD responded and is checking 10 1/15/2015 DemarcojusPalm/ECR X‐walkCompletedTo be addressed as part of Caltrans' Crosswalk Enhancement Project11 3/18/2015 ValadaomRRPP questions re: CypressCompletedemailed resident response, additionally notices sent out12 3/16/2015 James 925‐78parking concerns @1525 CalifCompletedemailed resident response13 3/19/2015 Dawid No mid block U‐turnCompletedphone call back to resident1 6/20/2014 Constantinocoall‐way stop: Howard/VictoriaCompletedUnder review by staff2 10/1/2014 HanifAhSpeeding on Ray Dr.CompletedAll‐way stop review completed @ Ray/Balboa4 11/5/2014 CoutantmSpeeding on RalstonPendingStaff to determine location for installation of temporary driver feedback signs5 10/2/2014 VelascochBicycling concerns on CaliforniaCompletedUnder review by staff (BPAC), Class I facilities to be studied 14 4/30/2015 Giorni hoTour Buses dbl parking on Class II along Airport (Near Doubletree)CompletedBPD providing enforcement 15 4/20/2015 Velasco chNACTO Complete Street Webinar on May 20CompletedStaff enrolled in webinar16 5/7/2015 Stacie Low stared‐curbing along Hillside CircleCompletedStaff to mark out No Parking Restriction along Hillside Circle, then issue WO17 5/27/2015 Salvia 415saPedestrian crosswalk safety at ECR/WillowCompletedForwarded info and contact info to Caltrans18 6/22/2015 WallachanEvent at Ray ParkCompletedPark & Rec Staff to coordinate with neighborhood19 6/19/2015 VelascochDesign comments on Carolan Complete StreetsCompletedComments have been forwarded to design team for consideration20 9/10/2015 Shmygol Larkspur/Linden Traffic CircleCompletedTSPC supported installation, design options underway21 9/10/2015 Chan Larkspur/Linden Traffic CircleCompletedTSPC supported installation, design options underway22 9/9/2015 Harvey Larkspur/Linden Traffic CircleCompletedTSPC supported installation, design options underway23 9/9/2015 Fox Larkspur/Linden Traffic CircleCompletedTSPC supported installation, design options underway24 10/16/2015 AnncoBroadway OC ConstructionCompletedemailed resident response25 10/15/2015 Janice & Henry MokjchLarkspur/Linden Traffic CircleCompletedemailed resident response26 10/21/2015 Wendy RossieWBroadway OC ConstructionCompletedemailed resident response27 10/16/2015 AnncoCalif‐Palm constructionCompletedemailed resident response28 11/5/2015 CairnsSCCrosswalk at El Camino and WillowCompletedemailed resident response29 10/30/2015 JonesGUTraffic Congestion Information re Broadway Completedemailed resident response30 11/21/2015 Tidmarsh Concerns regarding RRFB at Paloma/BroadwayCompletedemailed resident response31 12/9/2015 Velasco comment regarding installation of all‐way stop st Balboa/RayCompleted32 12/18/2015 Ryan Drake Avenue onto Adeline red‐curbing for sight distanceCompletedStaff responded to resident, as well as generated work order33 1/12/2016 Dunn Striping of crosswalks along Broadway (ECR to Vancouver)PendingStaff responded to resident. Staff to review34 1/13/2016 Velasco red curbing along ECR (Murchison and Trousdale)CompletedStaff responded to resident. WO to be issued for Feb.35 1/19/2016 Dawid comment regarding pedestrian safety treatments at cornersCompleted36 1/21/2016 Peters Speeding along Rivera and ArguelloPendingBPD dispatched as well as traffic hose counters. Staff to review data, then make determination37 2/5/2016 Dobson Burlingame/California pedestrian crossing on CaliforniaCompletedStaff responded to resident. Staff to review signal timing.38 1/17/2017 White RRFB at Rollins/Edwards for Pen. Humane SocietyStaff to review and bring back at future TSPC meeting.39 5/1/2017 Desedare No Parking" on part of WillboroughPendingStaff has contacted resident. Will notice for red‐curbing, and proceed with what follows