(8)AR 101607 Pedestrian Crossing

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ITEM #8 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E., PW DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT MT. VERNON AND PALM PROJECT, INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 CIP BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000. DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2007 BACKGROUND: Mt. Vernon Avenue carries a substantial amount of daily traffic. The traffic flow along north Mt. Vernon is especially high as it serves as an intercity route between the City of San Bernardino and City of Colton. In addition, this street serves as a collector road for both 1-10 and 1-215 traffic. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: In 2005, staff installed a lighted crosswalk at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Palm to improve pedestrian safety when crossing this arterial street. To further improve the pedestrian traffic when crossing from the residential community along the east side of Mt. Vernon Avenue to the commercial venues located along the west side of Mt. Vernon Avenue and decrease the speeds along north Mt. Vernon Avenue staff suggests installing a traffic signal at this location. Staff suggests amending the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Capital Improvement Program to include the Traffic Signalization at Mt. Vernon and Palm Project, with a budget of $10,000. The budgeted funds would finance the design phase of the project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The design funds are available in account 100-1000-1240-3890. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Staff will complete CEQA requirements for the project prior to entering its construction phase. 7/10/03 City Clerk's Office Cb