TO: HONORABLE MAYOR FROM: John Ristow
AND CITY COUNCIL Jim Shannon
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: February 2, 2022
Approved Date
2/2/2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 10
GRANT ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Program Supplement for State funded HSIP grant with Caltrans in an amount not to exceed $324,200 for reimbursement of traffic signal safety improvement work at the intersection of I-280 and Moorpark Ave.
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Funding Source Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from State of California by $324,200; and (2) Establish the I-280 & Moorpark Signal Modification appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $324,200.
OUTCOME
Approval of the recommendation will allow acceptance of a grant that provides funding for safety improvements to the existing traffic signal at I-280 and Moorpark Ave. Improvements will include: adding traffic signal heads for better signal visibility, enhancing signage and striping for wayfinding, and installing a concrete barrier with crash cushions to mitigate severity of crashes.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Transportation (DOT) actively pursues grant funding opportunities for projects that support the City’s transportation safety goals. The purpose of the HSIP program is COUNCIL AGENDA: 2/15/22
FILE: 22-144
ITEM: 2.14
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2022
Subject: HSIP Cycle 10 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds
to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned public roads and roads on tribal land.
In November 2020, DOT applied for funding consideration for safety improvements at I-280 and Moorpark Ave under the HSIP Cycle 10 grant administered by Caltrans.
On March 30, 2021, Caltrans awarded a total of $324,200 in State HSIP funds to the City towards the construction cost of this project. Staff has since been refining construction cost estimates and coordinating with Caltrans to meet right-of-way requirements for the project. DOT is currently awaiting issuance of the Program Supplement Agreement from Caltrans that the City will need to execute in order to authorize project cost reimbursement. Additional City funds of $562,700 from the Traffic Signal Modification/Construction project will be leveraged to fully fund the project cost of $886,900.
ANALYSIS
The I-280 southbound off-ramp at Moorpark Ave is a heavily used access point for the surrounding residential neighborhood as well as for popular retail and institutional destinations, including Valley Fair, Santana Row, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and San Jose City College. This intersection serves as a convenient connector to Winchester Blvd, which is a major arterial that carries an average daily traffic of approximately 26,000 vehicles.
Under the 1988 Delegated Maintenance Agreement between the City of San José and Caltrans, the City is responsible for operating and maintaining the I-280 and Moorpark Ave intersection.
In 2017, DOT staff performed a screening of all traffic signals within the City to identify the intersections with a high number of repeated knockdown maintenance calls. This intersection was identified as one of the top locations where the various traffic signal infrastructure has experienced about two knockdowns per year over the last 10 years. Additionally, from 2009 to 2018, there was an average of eight collisions per year at the intersection occurring at a rate of
1.53 vehicles per million vehicles. According to Caltrans data, other similar intersections within California have an average collision rate of 0.78 vehicles per million vehicles. The most common types of crashes at this intersection are hitting an object and rear-ends.
In 2019, DOT began a detailed analysis and design to improve overall safety at the intersection of I-280 and Moorpark Ave.
The evaluation revealed that speeding, driver inattentiveness, and weaving were common collision factors. The capital project will implement several safety improvements, including: additional traffic signal head indications for better visibility, wayfinding/lane designation signs leading to the Moorpark/Winchester intersection to mitigate weaving between lanes, refreshed/additional lane striping to clearly guide drivers, and a concrete barrier along the off-ramp to prevent drivers from veering off the roadway. Construction is anticipated to start in spring 2022 and complete by late summer 2022.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2022
Subject: HSIP Cycle 10 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds
CONCLUSION
This grant funding for the intersection of I-280 and Moorpark Ave will provide for the implementation of several safety improvements designed to reduce crashes, including upgrading existing traffic signals to current standards, installing additional signal indications, refreshing all existing striping, installing additional guidance signs, replacing damaged curbs, and installing a concrete barrier guard rail.
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
This memorandum will not require further follow-up.
CLIMATE SMART SAN JOSE
The recommendations in this memorandum align with one or more Climate Smart San José energy, water, or mobility goals.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This memorandum will be posted on the City’s website for the February 15, 2022, City Council meeting.
COORDINATION
This memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office, and the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION/INPUT
This item does not require input from a board or commission.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2022
Subject: HSIP Cycle 10 Grant Acceptance and Appropriation of Funds
COST SUMMARY/IMPLICATIONS
The full project cost of $886,900 includes $324,200 for the signal modification covered by the HSIP Cycle 10 grant, as well as $562,700 for a concrete barrier guard rail to replace existing curb and gutter. HSIP Cycle 10 grant award for $324,200 is 100% reimbursable. The remaining cost of $562,700 not funded by HSIP grant will be funded out of the Traffic Signal Modification/ Construction appropriation in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund.
BUDGET REFERENCE
The table below identifies the fund and appropriations to support the referenced project.
Fund # Appn # Appn Name Current
Total Appn
Budget
Action
2021-2022
Adopted Capital
Budget Page
Last Budget
Action (Date,
Ord. No.)
429 NEW I-280 & Moorpark Signal
Modification $0 $324,200 N/A N/A
429 7434 Safety - Traffic Signal
Modifications/Construction $2,112,000 N/A Page 975 06/22/2021 30621
429 R100 Revenue from State of
California $13,840,000 $324,200 Page 843 10/19/2021
80261
CEQA
Categorically Exempt, File No. PP18-029, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities.
/s/
JOHN RISTOW JIM SHANNON
Director of Transportation Budget Director
I hereby certify that there will be available funding for appropriation in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 monies in excess of those heretofore appropriated therefrom, said excess being at least $324,200.
JIM SHANNON
Budget Director
For questions, please contact Lily Lim-Tsao, DOT Deputy Director, at (408) 975-3269.