For City Council Meeting June 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
FROM: Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance and Facilities
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Request City Council to Authorize the Release of Construction Bids for the Cedar Avenue and Merrill Avenue Left Turn Phasing Project, City Project No. 230811.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2017, as part of Caltrans' Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP), the City of Rialto conducted a Citywide collision assessment to identify potential traffic control modifications and safety improvements to address collisions throughout the City. The goal of the SSARP is to help local agencies identify safety projects to submit for HSIP funding consideration.
The SSARP included data analysis, field review, countermeasure selection, and recommendations. Of the reported collisions documented for the analysis years, the top three (3) collision types observed were broadside, rear end, and object collisions. The preliminary analysis centered on the top 50 intersections with the highest average yearly collision rates. This list was ultimately narrowed down to the top 12 intersections with the highest average yearly collision rates. The 12 intersections were further analyzed relative to the reported collision patterns and injury severity. Potential safety improvements and their associated costs were identified. The Rialto SSARP Final Report was adopted by the City Council on July 12, 2022.
On July 12, 2022, the City Council authorized the submission of Cycle 11 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Applications for Various Roadway Safety Improvement Projects.
On September 9, 2022, staff submitted a grant application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 from the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (FSTIP) for traffic signal upgrades and safety enhancements for motorists and pedestrians traveling at three (3) intersections including the inter...
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