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Recommendation to Accept the Work of Chrisp Company for Sign & Striping Maintenance Project, No. P.W. 10-21-35.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 310)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) has over one hundred and forty-seven (147) centerline miles of roadway and nine hundred and sixty-nine (969) intersections, providing access and circulation to every resident and business in the City. To ensure that pavement markings and stop/yield signs are properly maintained, the City established an annual capital project to systematically refresh and replace pavement markings and signs. As part of this three-year contract, Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23-2024-25, staff performed work at 152 intersections and three corridors: Aughinbaugh Way, from Mecartney Road to Sea View Parkway; Mecartney Road, from Belmont Place to Matiland Drive; and Main Street, from Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway to Navy Way. The three-year contract has been completed and the work is acceptable to the Public Works Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff began this program with a focus on intersections, as opposed to midblock striping, because the pavement markings and signs at intersections control the right-of-way and have higher safety considerations. Annual projects are split into zones identified as West End (from western city limits to Grand Street), East End (from Grand Street to High Street), and Bay Farm Zone (High Street to eastern city limits). As part of the analysis, staff performs condition assessments at all locations within a zone. Based on condition ratings and budget, staff determines the locations to be refreshed. If needed, higher used intersections would be prioritized. A full cycle of the three zo...
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