Item 213/2024
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Ursula Luna-Reynosa
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Economic Development and
Housing
Date: 5/14/2024
Subject: Acceptance of City Project No. 2312 - Federal Project No. CML-5328 (083) Bicycle Corridor Improvement Project (BCIP) as complete. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to accept City Project No. 2312 - Federal Project No. CML -5328 (083) Bicycle Corridor Improvement Project (BCIP) as complete and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Improvement and Work.
BACKGROUND
The BCIP is a federally funded initiative under the Active Transportation Program (ATP) aimed to align with regional objectives to promote alternative modes of transportation , reduce emissions, and improve public health. By focusing on reducing vehicle speeds in residential and school areas and upgrading striping materials for better visibility and durability, the project addresses both safety concerns and long-term maintenance cost savings.
In June 2023, a $1,272,469.55 contract was awarded to WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI, for 15 miles of improvements along five (5) major corridors: Brookhurst Street, West Street, Gilbert Street, Chapman Avenue, and Lampson Avenue were identified using traffic collision data. In October 2023, the construction for the BCIP commenced as part of the City’s commitment to advancing active transportation goals outlined in the Active Streets Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
DISCUSSION
The project was completed on schedule and within budget and marks a significant step in enhancing safety and accessibility for all road users within the community. A breakdown of the project outcomes are as follows:
Safety Enhancements:
• Implementation of high visibility thermoplastic marking enhancements to improve visibility and delineation of road features.
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• Installation of video detection systems to enhance intersection safety and traffic management
• Creation of buffer zones for road sharing, fostering a safer, healthier community Traffic Management Improvements:
• Redefined street parking areas to optimize traffic flow, enhance parking efficiency • Addition of way finding signage to improve navigation Community Engagement and Monitoring:
• Post construction feedback collection from the community to address concerns and ensure on-going project alignment with community needs
• Close monitoring of immediate effects resulting from project implementation to determine if other options or alterations will need to be discussed in the near future.
The post construction flyer (Attachment 2) outlines current measures in place to address concerns from the community as well as the timeline leading up to the completion of the project. For more information, please visit the BCIP website at https://www.ggcity.org/bike.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to accept the project as complete. The retention payment will be released per schedule after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
• Accept City Project No. 2312 - Federal Project No. CML -5328 (083) Bicycle Corridor Improvement Project as complete;
• Authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Works Improvements and Work; and
• Authorize the Finance Director to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so.
By: Alana Cheng, Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1: Notice of Completion
2. Attachment 2: Post-Construction Flyer