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Mr. Jeff Codling, Contract Services Administrator for the San Diego Metropolitan
Transit System (MTS), desires to relocate an existing bus stop from westbound
Plaza Boulevard at B Avenue (farside of intersection) to westbound Plaza
Boulevard at National City Boulevard (nearside of intersection), which represents
a more convenient location for passengers and a key transfer point for several
bus routes.
The existing bus stop is located in front of an apartment complex where parking
is in high demand. With the relocation, approximately 45 feet of red curb "No
Parking" could be removed to allow for "unrestricted" parking for residents.
The new location on Plaza Boulevard at National City Boulevard will be much
more accessible for passengers due to the signalized crossing and proximity to
Downtown National City, including many local businesses and Southwestern
College.
Since the new location will be a key transfer point 100 feet of red curb is required
to accommodate up to two buses. Currently 25 feet of red curb exists.
Residential parking demand at the proposed bus stop is significantly lower than
at the existing bus stop.
In order to accommodate a bus stop relocation from westbound Plaza Boulevard
at B Avenue (farside of intersection) to westbound Plaza Boulevard at National
City Boulevard (nearside of intersection) to improve service to National City
residents and guests, staff recommends the following:
1) Remove 45 feet of existing red curb "No Parking" on westbound Plaza
Boulevard at B Avenue after bus stop relocation to allow for "unrestricted"
parking;
2) Install 75 feet of additional red curb "No Parking" on westbound Plaza
Boulevard at National City Boulevard as part of the bus stop relocation.
At their meeting on October 26, 2011 the Traffic Safety Committee "unanimously"
approved the staff recommendation.
All work will be completed by MTS at no expense to the City.
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