HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - ROUTE 126 RESO 97 9 (2)AGENDA REPORT
City anger Approval
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
DATE: January 28, 1997
SUBJECT: STATE ROUTE 126 CONSTRUCTION
RESOLUTION NO. 97-9
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently constructing the widening
of State Route 126 in Ventura County west of the Ventura/Los Angeles County line. This project
is proceeding in two segments for a total distance of 10.1 miles and will increase SR 126 to 4
lanes with'a 14 foot painted median. This construction has resulted in travel delays and several
fatal accidents and has seriously impacted the Santa Clara river corridor, including the Santa
Clarita Valley.
Caltrans will soon begin construction of a similar widening project on SR 126 from the Ventura
County line to Interstate I-5. Commitments have not yet been made regarding the start and
completion dates for this phase of the SR 126 widening. It is important that this phase start
as soon as possible and that the construction time be shortened to reduce theimpactsto the
area.
The City Council has expressed serious concern that this next phase of construction along SR
126 not result in the travel delays and fatalities of the earlier phase. Caltrans should institute
the appropriate procedures and safety measures to ensure the elimination of safety concerns
and the reduction of travel delays in this construction project. These procedures should include
the following measures recently considered for the current construction phase:
• Reduce the speed limit to 45 miles per hour
• Increase California Highway Patrol presence in the area
• Install physical barriers to separate the two-way traffic during construction
• Limit truck access to SR 126 during peak travel times
In addition, the next phase of the SR 126 widening should be expedited as much as possible.
The start of construction should occur as soon as possible and the construction time should be
shortened.
Approve Resolution No. 97-9 and direct the City Manger to transmit Resolution No. 97-9 to the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, REQUESTING
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
IMPLEMENT PROCEDURAL AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG THE STATE ROUTE 126 CONSTRUCTION SITE TO
REDUCE TRAVEL DELAYS AND ELIMINATE SAFETY HAZARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact:
a. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently constructing
improvements to State Route 126 from the City of Fillmore to the Ventura/Los
Angeles County line.
b. These improvements will widen SR 126 from 2 to 4 lanes and will add a 14 foot
wide painted median.
C. In the past several months this construction project has caused severe travel
delays along SR 126.
d. In the past several months this construction has resulted_ in several fatal
automobile accidents.
e. Caltrans will soon initiate a similar widening project along SR 126 from the
Ventura/Los Angeles County line to Interstate 5.
f. The City Council considered this issue at its January 28, 1997 regularly scheduled
meeting.
SECTION 2. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby requests
the California Department of Transportation implement the following procedural and physical
improvements along the State Route 126 current and proposed construction site to reduce travel
delays and eliminate safety hazards:
a. Reduce the speed limit to 45 miles per hour
b. Increase the California Highway Patrol presence in the area
C. Install physical barriers to separate the two-way traffic during construction
d. Limit truck access to SR 126 during peak travel times
e. Expedite the start date for the next phase of the SR 126 widening.
f. Shorten the construction schedule for the next phase of the SR 126 widening.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _ day of , 19_ by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEM13ERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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