Consideration of the Installation of Shared Lane Markings ( Sharrows ) in the Sepulveda AIP Along Sepulveda Boulevard from Culver Boulevard to the City limit Line South of Franklin Avenue. City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 3 Phone Number: (310) 253 5783; (310) 253 5618 Meeting Date: 12/10/2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of the Installation of Shared Lane Markings ( Sharrows ) in the Sepulveda AIP Along Sepulveda Boulevard from Culver Boulevard to the City limit Line South of Franklin Avenue Contact Person/Dept.: Todd Tipton/CDD; Helen Kerstein/Public Works Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: (E Mail) Agenda and Meetings City Council (12/07/12); (Mail) Chamber of Commerce (11/27/2012); (E Mail) Culver City Bicycle Coalition (11/27/2012); (E Mail) Bicycle and Pedestrian Listserv (11/27/2012); (Mail) Owners Occupants and Businesses Adjacent to Sharrow Installation (11/27/2012). Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (12/04/12) Charles D. Herbertson (11/29/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (12/06/12) General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (12/06/12) City Manager Approval: John Nachbar (12/07/12) Action Item: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council consider the installation of shared lane markings ( sharrows ) in the Sepulveda Area Improvement Plan (AIP) along Sepulveda Boulevard from Culver Boulevard to the City limit line south of Franklin Avenue and direct the City Manager as deemed appropriate. BACKGROUND: On March 12 2012 the City Council considered the award of a construction contract for Sepulveda Boulevard AIP Phase III. During the public comment period concerns were raised regarding the placement of sharrows along Sepulveda Boulevard which is a designated truck route as part of the Sepulveda AIP. The City Council directed staff to return with more information regar...
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