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AGENDA REPORT
City o f Moorpark
The Honorable City Council
Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works
July 23, 1996 (CC Meeting: 8 -7 -96)
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SUBJECT: Consider Approval of an Engineering Study to Develop
Conceptual Design Alternatives for a Possible Project for
the Widening of Peach Hill Road East of Spring Road
A number of years ago the City Council approved a project for the
construction of the Presbyterian Church at the southeast corner of
Peach Hill Road and Spring Road. That project called for the
construction of street improvements on Peach Hill Road east of
Spring Road. The approved cross section for that street was forty
feet (401) curb -to -curb, within a fifty -three feet (531) wide
right -of -way.
DISCUSSION
A. Problem
The present striping design
centerline to be at the center
feet (151) wide vehicle travel
five feet (51) wide Bike Lane
allows for only one west bound
B. Study
for the street calls for the
of the roadway, with one fifteen
lane in each direction, plus one
in each direction. This design
lane at the intersection.
Circulation would be improved if there were two westbound lanes
just east of the intersection, to allow for either a left turn
lane with a through /right lane, or a through /left lane with a
free right turn lane. However, in order to determine the
"best" solution, in terms of traffic safety, congestion relief
and cost, it is necessary to retain the City Traffic Engineer
to perform a traffic study and develop a number of options and
prepare a report summarizing his findings, possible alternative
solutions and recommended action.
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C. Design Alternatives
The design alternatives to be possible be considered include
the following:
1. Re- striping: Re- stripe the street and replace the traffic
signal detector loops to provide the following:
- one 11' wide travel lane in each direction
ne 10' wide west bound left turn lane
4' wide Bike Lanes in each direction.
Note: This design does not meet City Standards.
2. Street Widening: Acquisition of additional street right -of-
way from:
- the north side,
- the south side, or
- both sides of the street; and then ...
Re- construction of all or a portion of the street, curb &
gutter and sidewalk improvements from Spring Road easterly
an adequate distance, to allow for two Bike Lanes, two
through lanes and one left -turn lane which meet or exceed
City design standards.
D. Construction Cost Estimate
Prior to the preparation of a conceptual design study, it is
difficult to develop accurate construction cost estimates.
However, a rough estimate of the range of possible costs is as
follows:
Alternate #1 - Re- Striping: $3,000 to $5,000.
Alternate #2 - Widening: $40,000 to $60,000.
E. Fiscal Impact
If approved, it is the intent of staff to charge the cost for
the preparation of the subject Traffic Study to monies budgeted
for miscellaneous engineering studies. It is also the intent
of staff to account for these costs under a separate project
number (Acc. # 240.801.8030.000.9199). In the event the City
Council approves an improvement project related to the subject
matter, the City Council will be asked to approve an additional
appropriation and budget amendment to fund these costs.
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the preparation of
the subject conceptual design study.
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