DATE: April 24, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Interim Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
I-880/Whipple Road/Industrial Parkway Interchanges Project
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council reviews this report, receives conceptual project alternatives presentations by Alameda CTC staff, and provides comments on the alternatives for the I-880/Whipple Road/Industrial Parkway Interchanges Project.
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SUMMARY
The project, sponsored by the City of Hayward with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) as the lead agency, utilizes voter-approved Measure BB funds to improve traffic capacity, make pavement improvements, and improve pedestrian/bicycle connections at the I-880/Whipple and I-880/Industrial interchanges. Staff from Alameda CTC, and the cities of Hayward and Union City, conducted a pre-scoping study between December 2015 and March 2016 for the I-880/Whipple Road and I-880/Industrial Parkway project.
The I-880/Whipple Road interchange currently exceeds capacity and traffic is forecasted to increase by 30% between present day and 2035. Congestion occurs daily during morning and afternoon commute hours. Congestion is further impacted by the lack of a northbound off-ramp at the adjacent I-880/Industrial Parkway interchange. As such, northbound traffic wishing to access Industrial Parkway and the City’s primary industrial areas must exit at Whipple Road and divert through local streets. Improvements are needed at both interchanges to address current and future congestion.
In addition, incomplete sidewalks (including sections that are not ADA compliant), and current pavement conditions are not conducive for pedestrians or bicyclists. The project will improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities along both Whipple Road and Industrial Parkway to better connect both sides of the I-880 freeway for all users. These improvements will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, and encourage alternative modes of transportation consistent with the City’s General Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and Complete Streets initiatives.
The project is currently in the initial scoping phases of the Caltrans Project Development process, and the Project Initiation Document (PID) is being developed. The purpose of the PID is to document need and purpose, and develop and narrow alternatives to be carried forward to subsequent project phases. The PID for this project is expected to be completed in fall 2018.
Prior to preparing the draft PID, Alameda CTC provided informational background to the City and solicited initial/preliminary feedback. Alameda CTC committed to actively partnering with City staff throughout the project process. Staff requests that Council review this item and provide comments.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Conceptual Alternatives Exhibits:
• I-880/Whipple Road Alternative “W”
• I-880/Whipple Road Alternative “W” (Design Variation 1)
• I-880/Industrial Parkway Alternative “I-1”
• I-880/Industrial Parkway Alternative “I-2”
• I-880/Industrial Parkway Alternative “I-3”
Attachment III Feasibility Study