West Grand
Avenue
Streetscape 4th-8th
Project Update
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Erin Wiggin, CIP Manager
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Background
• Improve West Grand Avenue a part of the Economic
Development and Community Promotion Major City Goal
• Previous enhancements include:
• Highway 1 to the beachfront area
• 2nd to 4th Street
• 8th to 11th Street
• Next phase of improvements is 4th-8th Street
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• Last summer Council awarded design to BKF Engineers
• In August 2022 the city was awarded a $1.5M
Community Betterments Grant; staff recently learned this may be increased to $1.8M
• The grant provided necessary funding for the project and allowed for expanding the scope.
• The West Grand Avenue Master Plan is a guide for the
design.
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• Project Scope
• Center Medians
• Curb Ramps and bulb outs at select locations
• Storm Drain Installation
• Sidewalk repairs at certain locations
• Street trees, lights
• Pavement Rehabilitation
• Bike lanes
• Decorative Crosswalks at select locations
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Goals
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• Goal is to create a sense of place for residents to live, shop and stay local
• Several Developments along West Grand Avenue
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• Based on Council direction, the design includes corner bulb outs and 4th and 6th
• Bulb outs reduce pedestrian crossing distance, but must be balanced with truck turning movements
• No U-turns at 4th or 6th; permitted at 5th and 7th
• Eliminates unprotected striped crosswalk at 5th and 7th • Pedestrian beacon installed at 6th
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• Staff previously presented options for the enhanced
crosswalks at 4th and 6th
• City has Lithocrete at some locations; difficult for maintenance since only two companies do this work • Due to the cost and difficulties with Lithocrete, Council recommended proceeding with concrete pavers • Further research found that pavers are only available in earth tones
• Staff is recommending stamped asphalt with thermoplastic paint to achieve vibrant color
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Stamped thermoplastic asphalt
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• Staff is seeking Council input on the design elements:
• Bulb outs
• Crosswalk locations
• Final direction on decorative crosswalks
• Staff will work with the consultant to finalize the design and prepare bid documents
• Construction is expected to start in late summer/fall and last about 6-8 months
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• Fiscal Impact
• The total project cost estimate is approximately $4.2M with the addition of the storm drain work
• The CIP includes $2M in funding from the General Fund, Gas Tax, and other funding sources.
• $1.8M SLOCOG Community Betterment Grant
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• Questions or Comments
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• Pavers set in concrete