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On February 18, 2011, the California Department of Transportation (Caftans)
awarded a $900,000 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Grant for construction of the Highland Avenue Safety Enhancements Project
from Division Street to E. 8th Street.. Required local matching funds in the
amount of $324,000 are available through Prop A Trans!Vet.
The project includes the following traffic safety enhancements on Highland
Avenue between Division Street and E. 3`` Street, within the public right of way,
to calm traffic, reduce collisions and improve access for pedestrians:
1) Reduce travel lanes from four lanes to two lanes with protected left -turn
pockets at intersections to reduce rear -end and left -turn vs. opposing thru
traffic collisions;
2) Provide ADA improvements, enhanced signing and striping, and corner bulb -
outs and refuge islands to calm traffic and reduce pedestrian crossing
distances at intersections;
3) Convert parallel parking to angle parking on the east side of the street to calm
traffic and provide more parking for local businesses.
Per Resolution No. 2007-67, City Council authorized the City Engineer to
execute Master Agreement No. 11-5066R with Caftans for Federal -Aid projects.
City Council Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Program Supplement
Agreement No. N009 for Highland Avenue is required to allow for reimbursement
of eligible construction expenses through the use of Federal HS!P grant funds.