DATE: July 31, 2019
TO: Council Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Review and Comment on Proposed A Street & Hesperian Boulevard Intersection Improvements
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Committee reviews this report and provides feedback on the proposed improvements and implementation plan for A Street and Hesperian Boulevard as part of Alameda County’s (County) Hesperian Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project.
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SUMMARY
Hesperian Boulevard and A Street are major corridors that connect to major commercial areas, schools, transit, and freeways in Hayward. The current intersection configuration is not ideal for cyclists or pedestrians. The adjacent sidewalks are not currently designed in a way that encourages pedestrian traffic. This is largely contributed to long crossing distances and high vehicular speeds.
Staff seeks feedback from the Committee on a proposal to implement pedestrian improvements to the intersection of A Street and Hesperian Boulevard. The County is currently finalizing the design for the Hesperian Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project and this intersection improvement project presents an opportunity for the City to join this effort.
The proposed intersection improvements would include eliminating the free right turn lane on the northeast corner of the intersection, building corners with smaller curb radii, directional curb ramps, and sidewalk extension at the intersection (also known as pedestrian bulb-outs), installing high visibility crosswalks, and implementing signal upgrades.
If the Committee directs staff to present this item to Council and funds are secured, design would be completed by the end of August 2019, construction work at the intersection could start in Summer of 2021, and end by January 2022. The estimated cost for design and construction is approximately $1.2 million.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II AMG Hesperian Blvd. & A Street Traffic Study
Attachment III Alameda County Outreach Material