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(1) Presentation of a Temporary Redesign Concept for the Intersection of Lucerne Ave and Ince Blvd; and (2) Community Input.
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Meeting Date: June 11, 2021
Contact Person: Heba El-Guindy, Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager, Public Works Department
Phone: (310) 253-5628
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail via GovDelivery) Meetings and Agendas - Mobility, Traffic & Parking Subcommittee; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Culver CityBus / Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures (06/01/21)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director / City Engineer
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BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department has received community concerns about the operational and safety conditions at the intersection of Lucerne Ave and Ince Blvd, particularly regarding pedestrians crossing the wide northerly intersection leg of Lucerne Ave.
The City proposes to implement a temporary redesign of the intersection that would be in place during a demonstration period. This temporary redesign concept could be implemented quickly and would demonstrate how improvements could enhance traffic safety and operational conditions at the intersection. The demonstration period would provide an opportunity to assess the impact of the redesign and to obtain additional community input. The assessment and community input would then inform the future final re-design and subsequent construction of the intersection.
Proposed changes focus on the northwesterly corner of the intersection and are intended to better align the intersection and provide additional refuge for crossing pedestrians. The new design is expected to enhance safety conditions for all users of the intersection. The City proposes to use pavement markings, signs, and temporary traffic control devices, such as delineators, to implement the temporary re...
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