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AGENDA REPORT
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Yugal K. Lail, City Engineer /Public Works Director
Prepared by: Dave Klotzle, Assistant City Engineer
March 6, 2008 (CC Meeting of 03/19/08)
SUBJECT: Consider Intersection Modifications for Dual Left Turn Lanes from
Northbound Moorpark Road to Westbound Tierra Rejada Road
BACKGROUND
In 2003, Moorpark Road was connected to Tierra Rejada Road at Miller Parkway. The
intersection improvements included dual right -turn lanes and a single left -turn lane from
Moorpark Road onto Tierra Rejada Road. Through traffic from Moorpark Road onto
Miller Parkway was restricted by construction of a raised median barrier, requiring
vehicles to either turn right or left onto Tierra Rejada Road.
DISCUSSION
The subject intersection experiences high traffic volumes on Moorpark Road turning left
onto Tierra Rejada Road especially in the afternoon and evening hours when commuters
are returning to Moorpark. Vehicles waiting to turn left often back up into the lane of
traffic for cars wanting to turn right. Staff has prepared a plan for modifications to the
intersection which would provide dual left turn lanes (Exhibit 1). The modifications include
restriping the lane lines and removing a portion of the raised median. The proposed
modification of the raised medians may be perceived by drivers as an opportunity to
continue straight to Miller Parkway would, however, adequate signing will be provided to
prohibit this movement. An encroachment permit will be procured from the County to
execute this work.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed modifications are estimated to cost $30,000. Funding for this project can
be obtained from the City -wide Traffic Mitigation Fund (Carlsberg portion — Fund 2002),
the City recently used $600,000 from this fund for the Tierra Rejada Rehabilitation
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Project. Approximately $1.4M remains in the City -wide Traffic Mitigation Fund
contribution from Carlsberg. As part of cooperative agreement with the County, staff will
discuss sharing this cost with the County since 25% of the intersection is serving the
unincorporated area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENT
Exhibit 1
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