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Council Meeting Date: 12/17/2007 Department—, Number: 07-074
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY C NCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: PE ELO�LBRETH-GRAFT, D A, CITY ADMINI TRATOR
PREPARED BY: TRAVIS K. HOPKINS, PE, DIRECTO FPU�BLIC RKS
SUBJECT: Approve Projects for Lighted In-Road Crosswalk on Bushard Street and
Support Poles on Indianapolis Avenue between Beach and Brookhurst
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: Concentrations of school related pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle
activity along and near the Indianapolis Avenue corridor have resulted in a community desire
to improve motorist awareness of the activity areas and compliance with current traffic safety
laws. Several measures have been identified to address these areas, some requiring
allocation of funding to complete design and construction before the end of the fiscal year.
Funding Source: Funds in the amount of $90,000 appropriated from the General Fund
undesignated fund balance to Transportation Engineering, 10085301.69365 ($70,000) and
Traffic Signals and Lighting, 10085304.64670 ($20,000). Additional funds may be needed at
a future date pending the results of the current grant fund application.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
1. Amend the 2007/08 Capital Improvement Program to add the design and construction
of an in-road lighted pedestrian crosswalk and associated improvements at the
intersection of Bushard Street and Yellowstone Drive.
r; 2. Appropriate $70,000 for the design and construction of the lighted crosswalk.
3. Designate the flashing crosswalk project as a Pilot Project to allow for follow-up
evaluation of treatment effectiveness before proceeding with any other new flashing
crosswalk installations.
4. Authorize the expenditure of$15,000 in professional services from 10085301
5. Appropriate $20,000 for the installation of six support poles on Indianapolis Street for
use with radar speed feedback signs.
Alternative Action(s):
1. Identify projects or studies for staff to consider and return to Council at a future date.
2. Modify proposed projects to address other specific needs or concerns
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
-` INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
` FINANCE DEPARTMENT
TO: PENELOPE CULBRETH GRAFT,DPA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DAN T. VILLELLA, Q'A,FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FIS 2007-08-11 Approve Projects for Lighted In-Road Crosswalk at
Bushard Street and Support Poles on Indianapolis Avenue between Beach
Blvd. and Brookhurst St.
DATE: DECEMBER 3,2007
As required by Resolution 4832,this Fiscal Impact Statement has been prepared for"Approve
Projects for Lighted In-Road Crosswalk at Bushard Street and Support Poles on Indianapolis
Avenue between Beach and Brookhurst."
If the City Council approves this action (total appropriation for the General Fund of$90,000) the
Second Tier Reserve will be reduced to $6,716,000.
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Dan T. Villella
Finance Director
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/17/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: 07-074
Analysis: City Staff have been working with members of the community along the eastern
Indianapolis Avenue corridor to identify opportunities to encourage motorists, pedestrians
and cyclists to use the corridor in safe and responsible ways. The activity in this corridor is
dominated by motorists, pedestrians and cyclists associated with the five schools between
Beach Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The main focus of the effort revolved around
concepts aimed at gaining compliance with existing laws and providing appropriate guidance
and warnings. Staff has identified four specific projects to meet these goals.
1. Install an in-road flashing crosswalk system and associated signs on Bushard Street
at Yellowstone Drive to warn motorists of specific pedestrian activity and encourage
pedestrian access to Hawes School. Staff recommends this to be designated a "Pilot
Project" to assess the operation and effectiveness of this treatment.
2. Install six steel poles and foundations along Indianapolis Avenue (two each between
Beach and Newland, Magnolia and Bushard, and Bushard and Brookhurst — one for
each direction). The poles will be used with two radar speed feedback signs rotated
among the six locations to improve motorist awareness of vehicle speed and
encourage compliance. Locations were selected based on the level of school-related
activity. Radar signs will be purchased with grant funds currently available through the
Police Department.
3. Eliminate one left turn lane on eastbound Indianapolis at Brookhurst to reduce
pedestrian/vehicle conflicts. This is a short-term measure pending a more significant
capital project to modify the traffic signal.
4. Submit a grant application for Safe Route to School funds for a package of
improvements related to the Hawes School area between Bushard and Brookhurst.
The package was submitted to Caltrans November 30, 2007 and included the capital
project noted in item 3 above, curb ramp and sidewalk improvements within the tract
and additional radar speed feedback signs on Bushard Street and within the tract.
Staff will also continue to complete the current capital improvement project to design and
construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Indianapolis and Titan adjacent to Sowers
Middle School. At this time, funds are not available within the Public Works Department
budget or Capital Improvement Program to complete projects 1 and 2 as presented. Staff
recommends that Project 1 be added to the current 2007/08 CIP and that $70,000 be
appropriated for design and construction. Staff also recommends that $20,000 be
appropriated for the purchase and installation of Project 2. Implementation of Project 3 is
already being completed by staff and can be completed within the current Public Works
Department budget.
These measures, along with continued crossing guard service, and police enforcement and
education efforts are expected to significantly enhance overall transportation and mobility in
the corridor. It is hoped that the measures will also encourage more pedestrian and bicycle
activity and few motor vehicle trips.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/17/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PW 07-074
Public Works Commission Action: The Public Works Commission recommended these
projects on December 5, 2007 by a vote of 5-0-2 (Siersema and Spencer absent). A copy of
the Public Works Commission staff report is attached and includes a more detailed
assessment of the projects and conditions. (Attachment 1)
Fiscal Impact Statement: Per City Council action, a new appropriation must meet one of
the following three criteria:
1. It is an unanticipated emergency,
2. It is required to implement labor negotiations, or
3. It is a new expense that is offset by related new revenues
Strategic Plan Goal:
(C-1) Improve transportation through a variety of means including improving traffic flow,
synchronizing traffic signals, traffic calming, and alternative transportation methods such as
bike and walking paths.
Environmental Status: Not Applicable
Attachment(s):
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1. Public Work Commission Report Dated December 5, 2007
2. Fiscal Impact Statement
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ATTACHMENT # 1
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR ACTION
Item No. 07-29
SUBMITTED TO: Chairman Siersema and Members of the Commission
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, PE, Acting Director of Public Works
DATE: December 5, 2007
SUBJECT: Recommend Approval and Funding of a Lighted Pedestrian
Crosswalk Installation on Bushard Street at Yellowstone Drive
and Radar Feedback Locations on Indianapolis Avenue
Statement of Issue: Changes in attendance district boundaries for Hawes
Elementary School have resulted in an increase in demand for a pedestrian and
bicyclist crossing of Bushard Street north of Indianapolis Avenue. A pilot program
to evaluate the effectiveness of in-pavement lighted crosswalk treatments has
been proposed to improve crossing visibility. The City Council will be considering
a staff report on this issue at the December 17, 2007 regular meeting.
Funding Source: Funding for this program has not been included in the current
Capital Improvement Program. Appropriation of funds from the General Fund in
the amount of $90,000 is included in the recommended action.
Recommended Action: Motion to recommend to City Council:
1 . Amend the current 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program to design
and construct an in-road flashing crosswalk on Bushard Street at
Yellowstone Drive including all appropriate signs and markings
associated with the treatment.
2. Amend the current 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program to install up
to six (6) galvanized steel poles on Indianapolis to support radar speed
feedback signs.
3. Appropriate funds in the amount of $90,000 for the design and
construction of the projects from the General Fund undesignated
balance.
4. Designate the lighted crosswalk project as a Pilot Program and request
a review of the treatment back to the Public Works Commission after
six months and 12 months of use during the school year, with a follow-
up recommendation from staff and the Public Works Commission
regarding criteria for potential future applications.
07-29 Bushard Lighted Crosswalk
Alternative Action(s):
1 . Recommend City Council not approve the Pilot Program with
justification for recommendation.
2. Recommend alternative treatment of intersection with appropriate
justification.
Analysis:
Over the past three months, Public Works staff has been working with residents,
the Police Department and City Council representatives to review pedestrian,
bicycle and motor vehicle safety issues in the vicinity of Indianapolis Avenue
between Beach Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. A combined effort that
included engineering studies, public input and feedback from the Police
Department and the School District helped identify several areas where
improvements could be made to help provide an environment that facilitates
pedestrian and bicycle activity, along with reduced incidents of speeding and
vehicle/pedestrian/bicyclist conflicts. The following presents a brief summary of
the actions currently being pursued:
• Install up to six (6) poles along Indianapolis in areas with school activity
and rotate the use of two (2) radar speed feedback signs
• Modify lanes on Indianapolis at Brookhurst to provide only one eastbound
left turn lane
• Complete current CIP project to construct a traffic signal at Indianapolis
and Titan
• Enhance motorist notification of pedestrian and bicyclist activity at or
near the intersection of Bushard and Yellowstone Drive
• Submit application for the Safe Route to School Grant program to
potentially obtain funding of additional pedestrian and bicycle facility
enhancements.
Radar Speed Feedback Signs
The City Police Department has received funding to purchase up to four radar
speed feedback signs as part of an on-going education and enforcement
program. The Police Department has designated two of those signs for
deployment by the Public Works Department in fixed locations. The other two
signs are being purchased as portable devices for use throughout the City.
Based on the amount of school activity along Indianapolis Avenue, staff
recommends that the two signs designated for "fixed" locations be used at up
to six locations along Indianapolis. The individual units will be solar powered and
are mounted on moderately sized poles similar to a 10 foot high streetlight pole.
These poles require concrete foundations for structural stability. In one day, with
the proper equipment, a maintenance crew can relocate two of the solar
installations to a different location. Since this effort requires a significant amount
of staff resources, it is recommended that the signs be moved no more than
every two months during the school year. Installing six poles along Indianapolis
will provide the ability to target motorists within each of the three primary school
areas along the street in both directions of travel.
Motorist Notification at Bushard/Yellowstone Drive
Substantial input has been received by staff about the need to have additional
motorist warnings and/or traffic control on Bushard Street near Yellowstone
Drive. When Kettler School was closed two years ago, the Huntington Beach
City School District modified the area attendance boundaries. As a result,
students living between Bushard and the flood control channel west of Bushard
were moved from Moffett Elementary to Hawes Elementary. This created a new
area where children could reasonably walk to school, but were required to cross
Bushard Street. Due to the layout of the street system and the location of Hawes
School, the majority of students would have to walk in excess of 1.000 feet more
to access either the traffic signal at Adams or at Bushard. The most logical
crossing point for students is Yellowstone Drive. This access point is also a
convenient location for middle school students near Hawes School to exit the
tract on bicycles. Typically, the student bicyclists would prefer to cross the street
to access the on-street bike lane in the appropriate direction of travel. Recent
observations indicate that approximately 14 elementary and middle school
students cross Bushard Street near Yellowstone Drive. However, parents have
expressed a strong desire to walk students to school if the crossing could be
enhanced to improve driver notification and safety. The number of potential
users of this area could be up to 50 per day, or more.
Staff has considered several options for addressing this crossing. Current
warning signs are effective general warnings, but do not alert motorists to actual
pedestrian activity. Staff has identified the following major modifications to
address this issue.
1 . Install advance flashing beacons that are programmed to operate
during typical school activity times ($75,000)
2. Install an in-pavement flashing crosswalk activated when pedestrians
are crossing the roadway ($65,000)
3. Install overhead flashing beacons activated when pedestrians are
crossing the roadway ($95,000)
4. Install a pedestrian activated traffic signal with typical
green/yellow/red indications along with WALK/DON'T WALK indications
($165,000)
Staff believes that option 2— an in-road flashing crosswalk, offers a substantial
increase in meaningful driver warning at a moderate construction and
maintenance cost. The City has not installed this type of treatment, but many
other agencies have recent experience with them. Both positive and negative
aspects of the installations have been noted. However, with recent
advancements in the systems and better understanding of where these
installations are most effective, the probability of a positive experience is
improved. This treatment provides a visible warning during the actual time when
pedestrians are crossing the street, without unnecessary motorist delays.
A pedestrian activated signal (option 4) would provide the most positive vehicle
control and assistance to pedestrians. However, it is a relatively expensive
option and the location does not meet typical State of California warrants for a
pedestrian signal. Staff believes that the combination of relatively low actual
pedestrian volumes along with the conditions at this location make the flashing
crosswalk a preferable option. Since the City does not have any specific
experience with the use of this treatment based on effectiveness, standards for
application and for operations/maintenance, we recommend that this
installation be treated as a Pilot Program allowing staff to conduct evaluations
of the use of the crosswalk and basic motorist response. The results of this review
will help the City in making future decisions about possible applications of this
technology at other locations.
Attachments:
1 . Vicinity Map
2. Radar Speed Feedback Sign Rotation Locations
3. Recommended Flashing Crosswalk Location
4. Radar Speed Feedback Example
5. Flashing Crosswalk Example
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ATTACHMENT 1
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Approve Lighted Crosswalk Project at Bushard and
Yellowstone
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 17, 2007
RCA ATTACHMENTS � � STATUS.
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable ED
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached
Not Applicable ❑
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. Attached ❑
(Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000) Attached
Not Applicable ❑
Bonds (If applicable) Attached ❑
Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Attached
t Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached
Not Applicable ❑
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑
Not Applicable
EXPLANATIOH FOR NSSNG ATTACHMENTS
REVIEWED RETURNED"'-, `FORWARDED ,
Administrative Staff ( ) )
Deputy City Administrator (Initial)
City Administrator (Initial) ( ) ( )
City Clerk ( )
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RCA Author: R. Stachelski
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Esparza, Patty
From: Dapkus, Pat
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:58 AM
To: Van Dorn, Kay
Cc: Henderson, Sandy; City Clerk Agenda
Subject: FW: Cross Walk
Pat Dapkus
(714) 536-5579
(714) 536-5233 (FAX)
From: Chase, Denise [HMA] [mailto:dchase@hmausa.com]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 9:43 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Cross Walk
I'm very excited to see that the crosswalk on Yellowstone is on next Monday agenda.
Thank you very much for your support on this urgent matter.
Thank you,
Don Chase
and the families on Nautilus Drive and surrounding neighborhoods
12/17/2007
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Esparza, Patty
From: Dapkus, Pat
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 12:37 PM
To: Van Dorn, Kay
Cc: Henderson, Sandy; City Clerk Agenda
Subject: FW: Bushard-Hawes Crosswalk
Pat bapkus
(714) 536-5579
(714) 536-5233 (FAX)
From: calvin baskerville [mailto:calvinfsb@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 12:36 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Bushard-Hawes Crosswalk
Huntington Beach Council Members,
It is my understanding that you will consider whether or not to support the installation,of
a crosswalk on Bushard this evening & just wanted to thank you for your support to keep
our kids safe.
Very truly yours,
Calvin Baskerville
20082 Marina Lane
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12/17/2007
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Esparza, Patty
From: Dapkus, Pat
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 2:11 PM
To: Van Dorn,.Kay
Cc: Henderson, Sandy; City Clerk Agenda
Subject: FW: Support for Item E-12: Lighted In-Road Crosswalk
Pat Dapkus
(714) 536-5579
(714) 536-5233 (FAX)
From: Chuck D. Gendry [mailto:cdg@iteris.com]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:12 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Item E-12: Lighted In-Road Crosswalk
Council Members,
I want to thank you in advance for supporting item E-12 (lighted in-road crosswalk) on tonight's agenda. My wife
and kids have used this unmarked crosswalk at Bushard Ave. and Yellowstone Drive only to get verbally abused
by the motoring public because they are unaware that it is legal to cross at that location. My wife has also told me
that on occasion a motorist will swerve at them as they try to cross.
By allocating the funds for this pilot project you will be making it safe for my family to cross the street safely when
going to school.
Thanks again for your support it will not be forgotten the next time you are up for reelection.
Thanks,
Chuck
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Chuck Gendry
Senior Software Engineer
Iteris, Inc.
1700 Carnegie Avenue I Suite 100
Santa Ana I CA 1 92705-5551
tel 949.270.9602 I fax 949.270.9481
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