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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR OCTOBER 26, 2011
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE RED CURB "NO
PARKING" TO ACCOMMODATE A BUS STOP RELOCATION
FROM WESTBOUND PLAZA BOULEVARD AT B AVENUE TO
WESTBOUND PLAZA BOULEVARD AT NATIONAL CITY
BOULEVARD TO IMPROVE SERVICE FOR NATIONAL CITY
RESIDENTS AND GUESTS (BY: J. CODLING)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, Engineering Division
DISCUSSION:
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.
All work will be performed by MTS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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.
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EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
2. Photos
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Location Map
Remove existing bus stop with 45' red curb
25' existing red curb
Install new bus stop with 75' additional red curb
Existing Bus Stop on Plaza Blvd at B Ave (looking northwest)
Proposed Bus Stop on Plaza Blvd at National City Blvd (looking northwest)