HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - LEFT TURN RESTRICTION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: November 24, 1998
City Manager Approv
Item to be presented
SUBJECT: LEFT -TURN RESTRICTION FROM CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE
ARTS ONTO MCBEAN PARKWAY
DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council direct staff to prohibit left -turns out of the McBean Parkway driveway of the
California Institute of the Arts ("Cal Arts") located at 24700 McBean Parkway, and install the
necessary signs and markings to prohibit those movements.
BACKGROUND
The Traffic Engineering Division was requested by Cal Arts (see attached letter, Exhibit "A")
to investigate the potential prohibition of left -turns coming out of Cal Arts onto McBean
Parkway (see Exhibit `B," Vicinity Map). Presently, Cal Arts has restricted this movement
between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Staffs investigation and field review indicate that presently Cal Arts has two full accesses, one
on McBean Parkway and one off of Tournament Road, that are both uncontrolled. By
prohibiting the left -turn access coming out of the uncontrolled McBean Parkway driveway,
those who wish to go west on McBean Parkway can easily exit off the Tournament Road access
and make a left -turn at McBean Parkway, which is controlled by a traffic signal. Motorists may
also make a right -turn at the McBean Parkway driveway and make a U-turn at the
Tournament Road intersection.
It should be noted that in the near future, the traffic signal at the intersection of McBean
Parkway and Tournament Road will be modified to have left -turn phasing in the east -west
directions. The attached Exhibit "C" shows the proposed restricted left -turns. This is the
preferred movement and is recommended by staff.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Leave existing situation as is.
2. . Other action as determined by the City Council.
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LEFT -TURN RESTRICTION FROM CALIFORNIA
INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS ONTO MCBEAN PARKWAY
November 24, 1998 - Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the implementation of all signing/striping have been - budgeted in Account
No. 5211-7335 in FY 1998-99. The estimated cost for this work is $300.00.
Exhibit "A!'— Cal Arts Letter
Exhibit `B" — Vicinity Map
Exhibit "C" — Diagram for Proposed Restrictions
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CALifornia Institute
of theARTS
24700 McBean Parkway Valencia California 91355-2397 (805) 255-1050
Office of VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION
805 253-7835
805 222-2777
fax 805 254-8352
October 22, 1998 . e-mail jfu)ler@muse.calarts.edu
Mr. Rabie Rahman
City Traffic Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 ( E C E IV E
Re: McBean Parkway exit -- California Institute of the Arts U c 1 G
Dear Mr. Rahman,
i RAFFIO DIVISION VISION
Thank you for studying the traffic situation at our McBean Parkway entrance/exit.
The Institute concurs with your recommendation that the left tum be eliminated
when exiting the campus onto McBean Parkway.
With the addition of a third lane of traffic eastbound on McBean Parkway, a left
turn will be even more hazardous.
The addition of a left turn arrow at McBean Parkway and Tournament Road should
be added as you indicated in order to facilitate those exiting the campus onto McBean
Parkway heading to the freeway.
It is our understanding that if this recommendation is implemented, "No left Turn"
signs will be installed.
The Institute appreciates the City's concern about the safety of our students, staff,
faculty and guests.
Sincerely,
/ hn . Fuller
Senor Vice President
for Administration
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