Council Agenda Report

Council Agenda Report From: Subject: Dick McKinley, Public Works Director Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer Creston Road Corridor: Preferred Alternative Plan, Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant, and Final Design Services Date: February 6, 218 Facts 1. n June 216, the City received a Sustainable Community Grant from Caltrans. Grant funds were designated to be used to initiate and pay the costs to have a robust community wide visioning process for the ultimate improvements along the Creston Road Corridor, from South River Road to Niblick Road. 2. n May 217, the City hosted multi-day community workshops and meetings to solicit ideas and to help establish a vision for the future of Creston Road. The multi-day workshops included a walking tour, a meeting with students, significant input from the public, and field interviews. At the final meeting on May 11, 217, approximately 45-5 people attended and provided guidance to the City staff and consultant team as to what they would like considered for the improvements along the corridor; as well as a preferred alternative to be considered. The majority of those in attendance preferred that Alternative A should be implemented. Alternative A, is a 3-lane configuration (2 travel lanes and a middle turn lane), from South River Road to Rolling Hills and then a 5-lane configuration (4 travel lanes and a middle turn lane), from Rolling Hills to Niblick. The area between Rolling Hills and Golden Hill would be the transition zone from 3 lanes to 5 lanes. Those in attendance were also given the opportunity to vote on the design features they would like to see implemented: Restripe from 2 lanes to 3 lanes (middle turn lane) Roundabout at Rolling Hills Traffic signal at Walnut [Note: see Attachment 1 of photos of the May 11 th workshop.] 3. City staff and the consultant team reviewed the existing opportunities and constraints along the corridor while translating the community s input into a proposed design alternative to improve the corridor. 4. On September 27, 217, City staff presented the design alternative to the City Council and community at the City Council meeting. Over 3 people attended the meeting. Those in attendance rated the design features shown on the design alternative. [Note: see Attachment 2 of photos and rating summary of the September 27 th event.] 5. The design premise for the corridor is to provide improvements that would fit within the existing curb-to-curb width. Existing curbs and sidewalks would remain and only install missing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. All the curb ramps are outdated and would need to be reconstructed to meet current Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements. Approximately 4-45 curb ramps will be reconstructed with 1-2 new curb ramps to be installed. Approximately 6, SF of new sidewalks will be installed, with about 9, LF of new curbs and gutters. The road resurfacing is approximately 7, SF. 6. The Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and bicycling. Agenda tem No. 14 Page 243 CC Agenda 2-6-218

The estimated construction cost for these improvements is $8,,. t is proposed that the City apply for a $4,, ATP Grant with a City match of 5%, or $4,,. The City would be responsible for the costs to prepare the Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E). 7. When the Supplemental Sales Tax passed in 212, City Council directed staff to request a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submittal from local engineering firms. Wallace, Stantec, PE, Rick Engineering, and North Coast Engineering all were qualified. The City assigned one of the qualifying engineering firm to each of the streets that were to be significantly improved/upgraded using Supplemental Sales Tax. Because North Coast Engineering s (NCE) office is on Creston Road, and because they were familiar with the opportunities and constraints of the roadway, NCE was selected to be the engineering firm to assist the City on the Creston Road Corridor mprovements. North Coast Engineering has already served as a sub-consultant to W-Trans in the concept process and performed the preliminary survey and engineering research during the community envisioning phase. The North Coast Engineering team has submitted a scope of work and fee proposal to prepare the PS&E for the project. Their fee is $714,568. Options 1. Take no action; 2. Take the following actions: a. Adopt the Preferred Alternative Design for the Creston Road Corridor as presented; b. Authorize City staff to submit an application for an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant for the construction phase of $4,,, with a City match of $4,,. c. Authorize the City Manager to engage the services of the North Coast Engineering team to prepare the PS&E for the Creston Road Corridor, in the amount of $787, ($714,568 plus 1% contingency); 3. Any other amendment or change as desired by the City Council. Analysis and Conclusions Option 2: The proposed Creston Road conceptual plan, as presented, was developed with significant input from the community through several different workshop events. City staff and the consultant team have reviewed the existing conditions of the corridor extensively, and translated the input received along with technical data and professional expertise to develop the conceptual plan as presented. There are significant issues along the Creston corridor that need to be addressed, including: n many sections the pavement needs some form of rehabilitation. The two travel lanes in the worst section have had a preliminary surface treatment but much work remains. Many sections of the roadway also lack curb, gutter and sidewalks and the public was virtually unanimous that this should be addressed. Access to some of the businesses along the corridor are problematic and need to be addressed. Traffic signals and crosswalks are important and also need to be installed or improved. There are parking lots that exit with cars backing directly into the roadway that should be made safer. The City s Traffic Engineer has reviewed the projected volume of traffic at full build-out and has concluded that the 3-lane road between South River Road and Rolling Hills is adequate. A 3-lane road can handle between 15, to 19,8 Average Daily Trips (ADT). The projected volume of traffic at build-out from South River Road to Rolling Hills is 15,8. A 5-lane road can handle 17, to 25,2 ADT. The projected volume of traffic at build-out from Rolling Hills to Niblick is 17,7 ADT. The Preferred Alternative conceptual plan as presented should compete well for the ATP Grant for Construction, which is very competitive. The City s Consultant Traffic Engineering team has evaluated the Preferred Alternative conceptual plan and supports this alternative. Agenda tem No. 14 Page 244 CC Agenda 2-6-218

f the City is not successful in receiving an ATP Grant for Construction, staff will review the project design and propose options for City Council consideration that would make the City s project more competitive in the next round of ATP Grants for Construction. Alternatively, staff could prepare a phasing plan for the City Council to consider building the project with local funding over time, or, the Council could consider doing all the work at one time using $8,, from Supplemental Sales Tax. As stated, the design premise is to install improvements but keep the existing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks where they are (only replace if they have deteriorated), and install missing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks that would tie in to the existing. With this in mind the attached alternative (Preferred Alternative conceptual plan), as presented, is being recommended with cross sections (as shown), and summarized as follows: Provide 1-foot wide, striped median turn lanes Provide 5-foot bike lanes on both sides Provide 3-foot bike buffers on both sides Provide 7-foot parking lanes where they can fit Finally, the travel lanes would vary in width from 11.5 feet to 13 feet wide in the 3-lane section. Fiscal mpact The costs of preparing the preliminary design and the associated costs for the community outreach were funded with a Caltrans Grant. The estimated construction cost is $8,,. A $4,, ATP Grant for Construction can significantly help fund the construction phase. At the City Council meeting on October 17, 217, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-137 earmarking $1,, towards the Creston Road Project, as part of the FY 218-219 to FY 224-225 Expenditure Plan of the City s Supplemental Sales Tax Revenues. Recommendation (Option 2) 1. Adopt the Preferred Alternative Design for Creston Road as presented. 2. Authorize staff to apply for an ATP Grant of $4,, with a City match of $4,,. 3. Authorize the City Manager to engage the services of the North Coast Engineering team to prepare the PS&E, in the amount of $787, ($714,568 plus 1% contingency). Attachments 1. Creston Road Workshop Presentation May 11, 217 2. Photos and Rating Summary from September 27, 217 Workshop 3. Preferred Alternative Agenda tem No. 14 Page 245 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 City of Paso Robles - DPW 12-12H-1 CRESTON ROAD WORKSHOP FNAL ALTERNATVE PRESENTATON MAY 11,217 Approximately 45-5 were in attendance, at the May 11 th Meeting. (5/11/217) Agenda tem No. 14 Page 246 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 City of Paso Robles - DPW 12-12H-1 CRESTON ROAD WORKSHOP FNAL ALTERNATVE PRESENTATON MAVll,217 Those in attendance were able to vote for the Alternatives presented: Alternative A: 3/5 Lanes Alternative B: 5 Lanes Alternative C: Just pave it- plus Agenda tem No. 14 Page 247 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 City of Paso Robles - DPW 12-12H-1 CRESTON ROAD WORKSHOP FNAL ALTERNATVE PRESENTATON MAY 11, 217 Alt C - Just Pave(+) 23. Maintain Existing Bike Lanes 24. Traffic Signal at Walnut : 25. Flashint Beacon at Trigo 58. HAWK Signal at vy 6. Wider Sidewalk in School Areas 2. Traffic Signal at walnut 7. Flashing Beacon and Median at Orchard 8. Connect Centennial Trail to Schools 3. Rashlnl Beacon and Curb Ex. Pd. Trigo 9. Cre!t Trell between Rolling H 1:s and Cen Tr,'111 4A. Striped Buffered Bike lanes 48. Prol8c:t Bike Lanes 1A. Traffic Signal at Rolling Hills 18. flounclao!m n1 l!llfl h{ Hiis u. "-'*8Clinc Oil r:..i;ona M1c11a111 U. UOlncl D 5 i.-.lolllh ol Lill! Within each Alternative, those in attendance were also given the opportunity to vote on the design features they would like to see implemented (green dots), or improvements they prefer NOT to be implemented (red dots). Agenda tem No. 14 Page 248 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 2 Memorandum W-Trans Date: October 3, 217 Project: PR29 To: Ms. Ditas Esperanza City of Paso Robles From: Steve Weinberger sweinberger@w-trans.com Subject: Creston Road Corridor Study- 9/27 Council Report Card Summary Report Card Results Following is the results of the Report Card exercise from the September 27, 217 Council Meeting presentation. Like Don't like No Opinion # 2 6 Road Segments # % # % South River Road to Capital Hill Drive-Maintain existing 5 lanes 36 95% % Capital Hill Drive to Walnut Drive- Restripe to 3 lanes (lose some parking) 28 74% 4 11% Walnut Drive to Rolling Hills Road - Maintain existing 3 lanes 33 87% 4 11% Rolling Hills Road to Lana Street-Oak Meadow Lane - Maintain existing 5 an, 35 92% % Lana Street to Food 4 Less -Widen on east side to create 5 lane section 92% % Food 4 less Center to Niblick Road - Maintain existing 5 lanes 35 92% % 35 1 3 3 3 % 5% 16% 3% 8% 8% 8% lnt.ersectlon Walnut Drive Option 1- nstall a traffic signal with existing offset geometrics 29 76% 4 11% Walnut Drive Option 2 - nstall a traffic signal with realigned Walnut Drive 1 26% 16 42% Trigo Lane - nstall Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons and curb extensions 3 79% 6 16% vy lane - nstall raised island, curb extensions, and RRFB 3 79% 4 11% C:lrchard Drive - nstall raised island, curb extensions and RRFB 28 74% 5 13% Rolling Hills Road - nstall roundabout intersection 23 61% 11 29% Provide enhanced traffic signal timing at all traffic signals 36 95% 1 3% Bike Faclllties Maintain existing bike lanes on entire corridor 31 82% 2 5% Where width is available, provide buffered bike lane striping 24 63% 11 29% Provide green conflict zone markings through the intersections 24 63% 1 26% Parking Reconfigure the 3 Parking Bays with a channelized entrance and exit 29 76% % Pedestrian Facilities Fill in all missing sidewalk sections 38 1% % Widen sidewalk in front of Lewis Middle School 28 74% 5 13% nstall Ped Crossing near Pifer School with media, curb extensions, and RRFB 29 76% 7 18% nstall Ped Crossing near Food 4 Less with median, curb extensions, and RRF 23 61% 13 34% Create new trail connecting Rolling Hills Road intersection and centennial Tr 66% 4 11% Pavement Repave the corridor 36 95% % Landscaping Add land5capina on median west of Golden Hill Road 15 39% 12 32% 25 5 12 2 4 5 4 1 5 3 4 9 5 2 2 9 2 11 13% 32% 5% 11% 13% 11% 3% 13% 8% 11% 24% % 13% 5% 5% 24% 5% 29% 49 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 21 Santa Rosa, CA 9541 77 542 95 w-trans.com SANTAROSA OAKLAND SANJOSE Agenda tem No. 14 Page 249 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 2 Ms. Ditas Esperanza Page2 October 3, 217 Some results to note: All the road segment changes were highly supported (74-95%). Walnut Drive signalization is supported as an offset intersection (76%). The roundabout at Rolling Hills was supported by a majority of those responding (61 %). All pedestrian crossing improvements were highly supported (74-79%). Bike and parking improvements were supported by a majority (63-82%). Filling in missing sidewalks was supported by all (1%) A majority support widening of the sidewalk in front of Lewis School (74%) More support the new crosswalk near Pifer School vs. Food 4 Less (76 vs. 61%). A majority support the new trail connection from Rolling Hills intersection (66%) Additional landscaping west of Golden Hill was not well supported (39%) Other deas (Noted on Report Cards) There should be well kept landscaping at the middle. An example, an Oak tree. All five lanes - except in front of the schools. Lots of natural landscaping. Trash cans and recycling mainly. Good street lighting for walking at night. Good run off for rainwater maybe somehow to be able to collect the rainwater. Ped crossing looks too close to exiting cars, suggest moving to other side of exit (north) - still keep food for less crossing as well. Really like separated sidewalks from the traffic. Marking on sidewalks for ped/bikes are very helpful. Make Bolen one way, put a light at Trigo Lane (makes more sense than putting one at Walnut and one at Bolen) Comments (Noted on Report Cards) Plan has way too much striping. Crosswalk timer is too long at Oak Meadows/Lana Prospect intersection. Great job! Excellent job. Great community outreach ideas are well generated and researched. Thank you for improving our community safety. Thoughts about future housing construction and how that will affect traffic. Concerns about the cities growth and keeping the family friendly small-town feel. Concerns about if the roundabout will actually improve the traffic. Student and children safety is a main concern. Solutions to peak student school hours how will it work when students are going to school and leaving. Questions (Noted on Report Cards) Can we communicate by email regarding the bike lane? (f the bike lanes are not kid safe, they will ride on the sidewalks.) What about a crossover pedestrian walk way near the middle school? Will the roundabouts work for larger vehicles like trucks? Remember Creston Road is a major truck route to and from Highway 11. Creston Road is a truck route for the agriculture and wine industry. Will the city have enough in their budget to complete this project? Do you need less of a clearance for bikes if the lane is protected? mportance of protected bike lanes. SJW/sjw/PR29.M1 Agenda tem No. 14 Page 25 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 2 City of Paso Robles- DPW 12-12H-1 CRESTON ROAD COMMUNTY EVENT Creston Road Community Event - reviewing the preferred alternative (9/27/217) Agenda tem No. 14 Page 251 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 2 City of Paso Robles- DPW 12-12H-1 CRESTON ROAD COMMUNTY EVENT Creston Road Community Event- reviewing the preferred alternative (9/27/217) Agenda tem No. 14 Page 252 CC Agenda 2-6-218

ATTACHMENT NO. 3 East Capitol Hill Drive to Trigo Lane --- - -. - *lrave laie wldlth vari@s from 12 to 12...S feet. 31 ' i ilnb* U' varies' f 5" Agenda tem No. 14 Page 253 CC Agenda 2-6-218

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