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Council Chambers7:00 PMThursday, January 14, 2021
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December 10, 2020 Meeting Minutesa.
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5. Public Comments: Non-Agenda
6. Discussion/Action Items
Community B/PAC Update (Informational Only Item)a.
Parking Restrictions Options for the Highland Avenue Parking Garageb.
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2021 TSPC Priority Listc.
TSPC Sub-Committee Selectionsd.
7. Information Items
Engineering Division Reportsa.
Staff ReportAttachments:
Police Department Reportsb.
Collision ReportAttachments:
Farmer's Marketc.
TSPC Chair/Commissioner's Communicationsd.
8. Committee & Sub-Committee Reports
Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)a.
Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)b.
School Traffic (Israelit & Wettan)c.
Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Wettan)d.
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
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NEXT TRAFFIC, SAFETY & PARKING COMMISSION MEETING: February 11, 2021
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TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
Unapproved Minutes
Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 10, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Leigh, Bush, Martos, Wettan, Israelit
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) November 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion: To accept the November 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes as written.
M/S/C; 4/0/0, Abstain: Leigh
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA
None
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
a) Community B/PAC Update (Informational Item Only)
On behalf of the B/PAC, Madeline Frechette thanked the TSPC for adding the California
Drive/Trousdale Drive item on the agenda and also thanked staff for California
Drive/Trousdale Drive presentation item. Ms. Frechette stated that the B/PAC is
supportive of the proposed resolution for the California Drive/Trousdale Drive intersection.
Ms. Frechette also stated that the B/PAC would also be supportive of improvements to
shorten the crosswalk at Trousdale Drive. Ms. Frechette stated that the hardened
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centerline resolution for the intersection at California Drive and Trousdale Drive “made a
lot of sense” and was simple.
b) Review of Proposed Parking Time Restriction Options for the New Parking Garage on Lot
N
Mr. Wong reviewed parking Option A and B. Option A dedicates the upper three levels to
long-term parking and dedicates the lower two levels to short-term parking. Option B
dedicates the entire parking structure to long-term parking and transitions Howard
Avenue’s long-term on-street parking to short-term on-street parking. Mr. Wong reiterated
the option selected by the TSPC during the November 12, 2020 meeting – Option B. Mr.
Wong spoke about his discussion with the City of Burlingame’s parking enforcement
officers regarding the upcoming changes, and they relayed that merchants did not like the
transition of Lot W to short-term parking. Mr. Wong also spoke about his own
conversations with merchants on Howard Avenue, and he relayed that they were
supportive of the on-street parking transition to short-term parking. Mr. Wong identified the
short-term parking transition area on Howard Avenue between El Camino Real to
California Drive. Mr. Wong stated that the transition area on Howard Avenue had a total
of 97 long-term on-street parking spaces. Mr. Wong stated that the Economic
Development Specialist would be able to poll businesses near Howard Avenue to ask
them about the transition of long-term on-street parking to short-term on-street parking on
Howard Avenue, and he asked the TSPC for additional questions to add to the poll. Mr.
Wong also clarified that the new parking garage will allow overnight charging of electric
vehicles and that there would be 2 elevators in the new parking garage.
Chair Israelit inquired if businesses would receive a notice regarding the proposed
changes. Mr. Wong clarified that businesses would be invited to the associated meeting.
Commissioner Leigh inquired if the lights would turn off at night within the new par king
garage. Mr. Wong stated that current parking lots have lights on at night, but would inquire
about the lights in the new parking garage. Sergeant Perna agreed that the lights should
not turn off at night and said he would make the recommendation for the lights to remain
on due to possible transient activity. Vice-Chair Wettan stated that the poll should
encompass the following questions: how many employees drive to work, where are your
employees commuting from, do they carpool or not, and where do your employees park.
Vice-Chair Wettan noted that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan did include where
employees commuted from. Vice-Chair Wettan stated he strongly agreed with Option B
and also stated his support for the recent conversion of Lot W to short-term parking. Vice-
Chair Wettan recommended wayfinding signage for Lot W. Vice-Chair Wettan spoke about
converting additional parking areas to short-term parking - Lot K, Lot V, and Lot D. Vice-
Chair Wettan stated converting street parking spaces to short-term parking is an important
goal due to upcoming Downtown developments (i.e. Town Square, parklets).
Commissioner Martos also expressed his support for Option B. Commissioner Martos
stated that the merchants should be asked if they would be willing to pay for their
employees to park in the new parking garage at a discounted rate. Commissioner Martos
stated the importance of incentivizing the parking lots on the perimeter to employees to
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allow shoppers to park in nearby short-term parking spaces. Commissioner Bush agreed
with Vice-Chair Wettan’s suggestion to convert other parking areas to short-term parking
and to gauge other short-term parking conversion opportunities. Commissioner Leigh
supported Commissioner Martos’s suggestion about incentivizing parking by selling
discounted monthly parking passes to either the employee or employer, and having the
employees park on level 4 and 5 of the new parking garage. Vice-Chair Wettan concurred
with Commissioner Leigh.
c) Consideration of Applying California Vehicle Code Section 22514 (b) and Modify the
Parking Restriction Distance at a Fire Hydrant
Mr. Wong clarified that per California Vehicle Code 22514 (b) the City would need to adopt
an ordinance or resolution to reduce the red curbing requirement for fire hydrants.
California Vehicle Code requires 15 feet of distance from the fire hydrant. Mr. Wong
explained the need to formally adopt an ordinance or resolution to allow for the reduced
red curbing. Mr. Wong stated that the Fire Department supported the adoption of the
ordinance or resolution to allow for the reduced red curbing, and additionally that each
location would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Commissioner Martos, Leigh, Bush, and Vice-Chair Wettan supported the adoption of the
ordinance or resolution to allow for reduced red curbing. Chair Israelit inquired about the
10 feet minimum red curbing distance and Mr. Wong clarified that the red curbing distance
would be a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Martos inquired about how many hydrants
would be assessed and Mr. Wong clarified that the red curbing distance would be
assessed each time a fire hydrant red curb is refreshed.
Motion: To approve staff’s recommendation regarding the fire hydrant ordinance.
M/S/C; Wettan/Leigh, 5/0/0
d) California Drive/Trousdale Drive Safety Enhancements Update
Mr. Wong spoke about the need for safety enhancements at California Drive and
Trousdale Drive intersection due to broadside incidents and failure to yield violations. Mr.
Wong presented the hardened centerline option to improve the California Drive and
Trousdale Drive intersection. Mr. W ong spoke about the New York City’s pilot program
implementation of hardened centerlines and their improved statistics. Ms. Frechette stated
she supported the hardened centerline safety enhancement at California Drive and
Trousdale Drive. Mr. Christopher Beall thanked staff and the TSPC for proposing the
safety enhancement and stated that he supported the safety enhancement too.
Commissioner Martos inquired about bollard alternatives to decrease maintenance to the
hardened centerline safety enhancement. Mr. Wong spoke about reviewing the hardened
centerline installment and exploring other options if needed. Commissioner Martos stated
he supported the hardened centerline safety enhancement. Commissioner Leigh inquired
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about the yellow bollard location. Mr. Wong clarified the location of the yellow bollards.
Commissioner Leigh stated she supported the hardened centerline safety enhancement,
but expressed concern for pedestrians crossing the crosswalk. Commissioner Leigh
suggested 5 feet of yellow bollards parallel to the pedestrians and also a raised hump with
yellow stripes in front of the crosswalk. Mr. Wong stated he would review the area.
Commissioner Bush stated he supported the hardened centerline and inquired about
maintenance since the location is near the police station and will also be the only hardened
centerline. Mr. Wong stated the hardened centerline would be continually reviewed since
it is a pilot enhancement. Commissioner Bush inquired about the verticality and its
effectiveness. Mr. Wong stated that the verticality is preferred since it would make drivers
aware of the hardened centerline. Vice-Chair Wettan stated he supported the hardened
centerline safety enhancement and stated that there is a blinding sun-factor at the
intersection. Vice-Chair Wettan stated that reducing the area of conflict “was the right thing
to do” and would also reduce the speeds. Vice-Chair Wettan spoke about compiling an
accident “hot map.” Chair Israelit reiterated the need for the accident map. Chair Israelit
inquired about the verticality of the hardened centerline. Mr. Wong stated that the pilot
hardened centerline would be assessed and elements changed if needed.
e) Chair and Vice-Chair Nominations
Mr. Wong stated that the rotation schedule aligned Vice-Chair Wettan for the Chair
position and Commissioner Martos for the Vice-Chair position. Vice-Chair Wettan stated
he would like to be Chair again. Commissioner Martos stated he would like to be Vice -
Chair.
Motion: To have Vice-Chair Wettan as Chair and to have Commissioner Martos as Vice-
Chair.
M/S/C; Bush/Leigh, 5/0/0
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Engineering Division Reports
Broadway and Burlingame Parklet Update – At their December 7 meeting, the
City Council approved a parklet program for Broadway. Staff will work with
businesses to inform and install parklets for those interested businesses. Parklets
will be permitted until Labor Day 2021.
El Camino Real Roadway Renewal Update – At the November 16 City Council
meeting, Council approved purchasing approximately $7.5M worth of Rule 20A
credits from Shasta County for $2.2M ($0.30/credit). These credits will be applied
to undergrounding the PG&E facilities along ECR estimated to cost between
$25M-$30M. With the credits previously purchased from the City of Saratoga, the
City will have approximately $18M worth of credits for the undergrounding work.
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Lyon-Hoag Traffic Calming Update – Contractor has started some of the layout
work for the improvements.
Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan –The Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was
presented to Council for approval at their December 7 meeting.
Hoover School Update – At the August 17 City Council meeting, Council
awarded the 2020 Street Resurfacing Project to O’Grady Paving. Work on this
project includes the rehabilitation of the Easton Path near Hoover Elementary.
Federal Resurfacing Project Update – Broadway has been paved and striping
work is being completed.
Burlingame Point Update – The Burlingame Point project at 300 Airport Blvd.
project was presented at the December 7 City Council meeting for acceptance.
All public improvements have been substantially completed and are open to the
public.
TSPC Priority List (revised November 2020):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 12/10/20: Item 6b
2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 12/10/20: Item 7a
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 3/12/20: Item 7a
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 12/10/20: Item 7a
5 Broadway Parking 12/10/20: Item 7a
6 Citywide Transportation Alternatives 2/13/20: Item 6c
7 Bay Trail Improvements
8 Electric Vehicles 11/12/20: Item 6b
9 Bike Share Feedback 12/12/19: Item 6b
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 12/10/20: Item 7a
2 Hoover School Update 12/10/20: Item 7a
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 12/10/20: Item 7a
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 4/11/19: Item 6b
5 California Roundabout 5/9/19: Item 7a
6 Oak Grove/Carolan Traffic Signal 10/10/19: Item 7a
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 12/10/20: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking 3/12/20: Item 7a
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 12/12/19: Item 7a
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10 Grant Opportunities 11/12/20: Item 7a
11 Broadway Grade Separation 6/11/20: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 6/13/19, Item 7a
14 School Safety Improvements 3/12/20: Item 7a
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 12/10/20: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 12/10/20: Item 7a
17 Broadway/California Update
2020 Agenda Item Action Status
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Poles and SMART meter have
been installed and are currently
being programmed.
Vice-Chair Wettan and Chair Israelit stated the importance of the public’s input in the El
Camino Real Renewal project, and that the online portal was open for input until
December 17, 2020 via ecralternatives.com. Vice-Chair Wettan stated that the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan was very thoughtful and detailed. Commissioner Leigh
inquired about the sidewalks on the west side of the El Camino Real and their installation
according to the plan. Commissioner Leigh also inquired about the Lyon-Hoag Traffic
Calming project’s removal of 6 stop signs. Mr. Wong clarified that the stop signs would
not be removed. Mr. Wong stated that Transportation Engineer Michael Tsai worked hard
on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Commissioner Leigh inquired about the
Hoover School Update and a recent accident at Hillside Circle and Alvarado Avenue, as
well as, improving the entire area. Mr. Wong clarified the intersection where the incident
occurred is an all-way stop intersection.
b) Police Department Reports
Sergeant Perna relayed that the City Council approved free parking for 4 Saturdays for
the holidays in the Downtown Burlingame Avenue Area and Downtown Broadway.
Sergeant Perna spoke about the incident near the Hoover Elementary School (Hillside
Circle and Alvarado Avenue) and stated that is was a failure to yield violation. Vice-Chair
Wettan clarified that the sidewalks are not striped on both sides of the intersection at
Hillside Circle and Alvarado Avenue. Sergeant Perna reiterated that the pedestrian was
in the crosswalk when hit. Sergeant Perna stated that there were 15 documented
collisions in November 2020 and spoke about an increase in minor injury accidents. Vice-
Chair Wettan spoke about California Drive and Grove Avenue accident. Sergeant Perna
clarified that the driver was driving northbound on California Drive and attempted to make
a left on Grove Avenue. Sergeant Perna stated that the pedestrians were struck at 6 P.M.
and were half way through the sidewalk. Chair Israelit spoke about the area being well
lite. Sergeant Perna stated he was unclear about lighting conditions at the incident
location. Vice-Chair Wettan stated that the area is not well lite. Sergeant Perna stated
that the report stated that the driver commented that the intersection was not well lite.
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Commissioner Leigh inquired about the possibility of sending staff to review the area at
Hillside Circle and Alvarado Avenue during the paving project. Commissioner Leigh
stated support for a high-visibility crosswalk at California Drive and Grove Avenue.
Sergeant Perna stated that he would look into creating an accident “hot map.” Vice-Chair
Wettan stated he preferred one map of Burlingame and one set of dots like a heat map
where reoccurrences would display as enlarged dots. Chair Israelit spoke about have a
conglomeration of data to be more aware of “hot spots.” Commissioner Leigh spoke about
the heat map from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Chair Israelit spoke about the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan heat map being out dated. Commissioner Leigh
stated that the data on the heat map uses data all the way through 2018 and that the
patterns emerge despite the lack of current data. Commissioner Bush spoke about the
Crime Graphics website that the Burlingame Police Department already provides the
public and modifying it to add pedestrian and bicycle activities. Sergeant Perna stated
the limitations of the Crime Graphics website and instead suggested that creating a map
with the collision data would be more accurate. Commissioner Martos inquired about
when a draft of the heat map would be ready. Sergeant Perna stated he did not have a
clear date of when the heat map would be ready, but that he would work on it immediately
and stated that his goal would be to have a map by the next TSPC meeting.
c) Farmer’s Market
None
d) TSPC Chair/Commissioner’s Communications
Commissioner Martos spoke about a question from a resident who lives on Oak Grove
Avenue between Paloma Avenue and Acacia Avenue regarding the slow down paddle in
the middle of the intersection. Commissioner Martos was asked if the paddle was
supposed to be on the other side of the crosswalk. Commissioner Martos stated to the
resident that the paddle was probably on the side of most traffic. Commissioner Martos
asked about paddle placement. Mr. Wong stated that Acacia Avenue has a stop sign and
is a narrow street. Mr. Wong clarified that the paddles are placed where the location
permits passage of larger-sized vehicles. Commissioner Martos complimented the
Burlingame Police Department’s staff assistance with a car-selling transaction at the
Burlingame Police Department’s internet exchange zone. Sergeant Perna was happy to
hear about the positive interaction and encouraged the public to utilize the internet
exchange zone and about making sure the liability paperwork is filled out correctly to
prevent any liability issues. Chair Israelit welcomed Commissioner Leigh and invited her
to introduce herself. Commissioner Leigh spoke about her background in supporting
bicycle and pedestrian safety for children.
8. COMMISSION & SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Downtown Parking (Martos & Wettan)
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No update.
b) Broadway Parking (Bush & Israelit)
No update.
c) School Traffic (Israelit & Wettan)
No update.
d) Citywide Transportation Alternatives (Wettan)
No update.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Priority List
Highland Parking Garage Update
Joint Meeting with Planning Commission regarding EV Charging Stations
and Reach Codes
10. ADJOURNMENT 9:35 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
6.b
MEETING DATE:
January 14, 2021
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: January 14, 2021
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Civil Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: Parking Restrictions Options for the Highland Avenue Parking Garage
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission (TSPC) review, provide feedback,
and determine support regarding the proposal to establish the parking garage as long-term
employee parking while converting the current long-term parking spaces on Howard Avenue to
short-term parking.
BACKGROUND
The Village at Burlingame Project will construct senior and workforce housing, as well as, a new
parking garage in Downtown Burlingame. The project which is currently under construction
consists of 132 senior and workforce housing units on the previous Parking Lot F site and a 368-
space public parking garage on the former parking Lot N site.
Lots F and N were both previously designated as long-term, 10-hour, “pay-and-display” parking,
and were utilized primarily by employees that work in the Downtown Area. The current project
schedule calls for completion of the parking garage in the spring of 2021. Previously on Lot F
there were 100-spaces and 105-spaces in Lot N. The new parking garage provides an additional
163-spaces to the overall Downtown parking inventory, as well as 23 electric vehicle (EV) spaces
spread out between the first three levels. The EV spaces have Level 2 chargers capable of
providing a full charge to most EVs in four hours. The parking space breakdown by level is as
follows:
LEVEL STANDARD
SPACES
EV SPACES ACCESSIBLE
SPACES
TOTAL
SPACES
Ground Floor 48 8 8 64
2nd Floor 68 8 0 76
3rd Floor 69 7 0 76
4th Floor 74 0 0 74
5th Floor 78 0 0 78
TOTALS 337 23 8 368
Item 6.b – Parking Restrictions Options for the Highland Avenue Parking Garage January 14, 2021
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In November and December, the TSPC reviewed and discussed two parking options.
Option A: Dedicate the upper three levels to long-term parking and short-term parking on the
lower two levels. This would offset the parking loss from both Lots F and N (206 spaces) by
providing 214 standard spaces and seven electric vehicle spaces, while increasing the short-term
parking inventory in the downtown by 123 standard spaces, 8 accessible spaces, and introduce
16 EV spaces.
The parking rates would be similar to the existing rates in the downtown, where the long -term
parking is $3.00 for the 10-hour period and $1.00 per hour for the short-term parking. The EV
spaces would have a 4-hour restriction on the lower two levels, and 10-hours on the 3rd level.
Option B: Would dedicate the entire garage to long-term parking and EV charging spaces. As
part of this option, the TSPC along with staff would review the other long-term parking lots and
on-street spaces to determine which could be converted to short-term parking.
With this option, all parking rates in the garage would be $3.00 for the 10-hour period including
the EV spaces with the additional electricity charging related fees.
The TSPC supported Option B in trying to establish parking in the Downtown core for convenient
short-term parking, and parking around the perimeter of the Downtown for employee parking.
They also focused on converting the long-term parking on Howard Avenue (ECR to California Dr.)
to short-term parking.
Additionally, the TSPC supported further reducing parking rates for the parking garage in contrast
to the other long-term parking facilities in the Downtown. This was proposed in an effort to re-
direct employee parking from the Downtown core to the garage, as well to provide a financial
incentive for employees to park there. It was also proposed by the TSPC that the reduced rates
be part of the City’s Employee Permit Parking Program by having a reduced cost permit that
would be visually different than the regular employee permit.
DISCUSSION
Prior to the opening of the parking garage, new parking restrictions and rates must be approved
by the City Council. Prior to Council action, the TSPC should be part of the process; by reviewing
the options and providing a preferred option for Council consideration. In addition to the above,
staff has initiated a polling of the Downtown businesses to determine their level of support for
Option B and other questions related to employee parking in the Downtown.
Staff recommends that the Traffic Safety and Parking Commission discuss the matter, obtain
public feedback, and make a recommendation of the preferred options.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NO:
7.a
MEETING DATE:
January 14, 2021
To: Traffic Safety and Parking Commission
Date: January 14, 2021
From: Andrew Wong, Senior Civil Engineer – (650) 558-7230
Subject: 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
Broadway and Burlingame Parklet Update – Due to the latest order from San Mateo
County, all outdoor operations have ceased until further notice; putting the parklet
program on a temporary hold. Staff is continuing to work with businesses to inform and
install parklets in preparation for when the County order is lifted.
Lyon-Hoag Traffic Calming Update – Contractor has completed the layout work for the
improvements, and should have started construction on the week of January 11, 2021
(weather permitting).
California Drive Bicycle Facility RFP –The RFPs are due to the City on January 15,
2021. After which staff will review and score the proposals in order to select a team to
complete the final design for the project (concepts based on Bike/Ped MP).
Burlingame Station Pedestrian Improvements RFP –The RFPs are due to the City on
January 15, 2021. After which staff will review and score the proposals in order to select
a team to complete the final design for the project (concepts based on Lyon-Hoag TC
Study).
Federal Resurfacing Project Update – Project is significantly complete.
TSPC Priority List (revised January 2021):
TSPC Led Effort
1 Downtown Parking and Access 12/10/20: Item 6b
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update January 14, 2021
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2 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 12/10/20: Item 7a
3 School Traffic and Safety Issues 3/12/20: Item 7a
4 Neighborhood Traffic Calming 12/10/20: Item 7a
5 Broadway Parking 12/10/20: Item 7a
6 Citywide Transportation Alternatives 2/13/20: Item 6c
7 Bay Trail Improvements
8 Electric Vehicles 11/12/20: Item 6b
9 Bike Share Feedback 12/12/19: Item 6b
Staff Update via Report
1 Caltrans’ ECR Corridor 12/10/20: Item 7a
2 Hoover School Update 12/10/20: Item 7a
3 Downtown Parking Strategies 12/10/20: Item 7a
4 City Hall Traffic Calming/Floribunda 4/11/19: Item 6b
5 California Roundabout 5/9/19: Item 7a
6 Oak Grove/Carolan Traffic Signal 10/10/19: Item 7a
7 Bike\Ped Plan Update: fwd to BPAC 12/10/20: Item 7a
8 Rec Center Parking 3/12/20: Item 7a
9 Old Bayshore Corridor Study 12/12/19: Item 7a
10 Grant Opportunities 11/12/20: Item 7a
11 Broadway Grade Separation 6/11/20: Item 7a
12 San Mateo's Peninsula Ave OC
13 School Speed Limit Updates 6/13/19, Item 7a
14 School Safety Improvements 3/12/20: Item 7a
15 Lyon-Hoag Neighborhood Traffic Calming 12/10/20: Item 7a
16 300 Burlingame Point Traffic Impacts 12/10/20: Item 7a
17 Broadway/California Update
2020 Agenda Item Action Status
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Council Direction Regarding Improving
Short-Term Parking in the Burlingame
Avenue Downtown Area
Poles and SMART meter have
been installed and are currently
being programmed.
Item 7.a – Engineering Division Reports/Public Works Update January 14, 2021
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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).
Case # Date Time Occurred On At Intersection Other Location Locale Collision Type Vehicle Involved With Cause Road Type Speed LimitMinor InjuriesMajor InjuriesDUI InvolvedCaused By Juve?Primary Collision FactorHit & Run Misd.Hit & Run FelonyBRM2003442 12/01/2020 1659 PALOMA AV BROADWAY Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 T F 23152(f)CVC F FBRM2003443 12/01/2020 1659 CAPUCHINO AV BROADWAY Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 T F 23152(f)CVC FFBRM2003444 12/01/2020 1659 CAPUCHINO AV BROADWAY Street Vehicle-Vehicle Parked motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 T F CVC23152(f) F FBRM2003462 12/03/2020 1219 CALIFORNIA DR LINCOLN AV Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 3 0 F F 21802(a) CVC F FBRM2003476 12/04/2020 1108 STATE HIGHWAY 35 CANYON ROAD Street Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error Highway 40 1 0 F F 22106 CVC F FBRM2003514 12/07/2020 1127 N CAROLAN AV WHITEHORN WY Street Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 F F 22350 VC FFBRM2003569 12/11/2020 2106 CALIFORNIA DR BURLINGAME AV Intersection Vehicle-Pedestrian Pedestrian Driver Error City Street 25 0 1 F F 21950(a) CVC F FBRM2003621 12/16/2020 1025 SR-82 HOWARD AV Intersection Vehicle-Object Fixed object Driver Error Highway 35 0 0 F F 21801(a) CVC F FBRM2003622 12/16/2020 1025 HOWARD AV SR-82 Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 F F unknown F FBRM2003641 12/17/2020 2143 BROADWAY SR-101 EXIT RAMP Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F 21461(a) cvc T FBRM2003658 12/19/2020 400 1250 OLD BAYSHORE BL Intersection Vehicle-Object Fixed object Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 T F VC 23152(a) F FBRM2003668 12/21/2020 459 AIRPORT BL BAY VIEW PL Street Other Fixed object Driver Error City Street 35 1 0 F F 22107 CVC F FBRM2003689 12/24/2020 909 BROADWAY STATE HIGHWAY 101 Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F unknown F FBRM2003692 12/24/2020 1143 SR-82 BROADWAY Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error Highway 35 0 0 F F 22350 VC F FBRM2003711 12/25/2020 1220 SEBASTIAN DR TROUSDALE DR Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F 22450CVC T FBRM2003726 12/29/2020 1510 OLD BAYSHORE BL AIRPORT BL Intersection Vehicle-Vehicle Other motor vehicle Driver Error City Street 35 0 0 F F 21658(a) cvc F FBRM2003753 12/31/2020 1732 CALIFORNIA DR BURLINGAME AVE Street Vehicle-Object Fixed object Driver Error City Street 25 0 0 F F 22107CVC F F17 Accidents