TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Stephanie Katsouleas, P.E., Public Works Director
Anne McIntosh, Community Development Director
Erik Zandvliet, P.E., City Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Review of Polliwog Park Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Alternatives for Safe Routes to School Grant (Community Development Director McIntosh).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends for City Council to discuss and review the information regarding the Polliwog Park and pedestrian and bicycle path alternatives for Safe Routes to School Grant and provide direction.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
This project is fully funded with a Federal Safe Routes to School grant in the amount of $490,600. No general funds will be used for this project.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2012, Manhattan Beach applied for and received a Federal Safe Routes to School grant to improve pedestrian facilities and access in proximity to five schools. This Cycle 3 grant award provides up to $490,600 for a variety of safety measures, including the following:
* Pedestrian activated crosswalk warning beacons,
* Radar feedback signs,
* Curb extensions,
* ADA-compliant curb ramps,
* Red flashing "STOP" beacons on stop signs (during daytime hours),
* Walkway enhancements,
* Enhanced pedestrian pathway,
* Enhanced signage and markings, and
* Bike path markings and facilities.
The Cycle 3 grant project is currently being designed by Wheeler & Gray Consultants, and is about 90% complete. Staff plans to bid the projects this fall, with construction planned for this winter.
DISCUSSION:
On February 7, 2017, the City Council reviewed the status of this grant and directed staff to proceed forward with all design elements and features with the exception of the proposed bike path on the west side of Redondo Avenue along Polliwog Park. Concerns were ...
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