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<br /> detail, they will be scored based upon criterion defined by Some of the disadvantages are:
<br /> the Project DevelopmentTeam (PDT), includingthe definition
<br /> of the importance, in terms of point values, for each of the Introduces two sets of reversing curves to the
<br /> factors used for comparison. It will be our responsibility horizontal alignment, resulting in the most degraded
<br /> to thoroughly study these alternatives, so an accurate and final alignment, when compared to the other two
<br /> defensible account of each relative to the other can be alternatives
<br /> achieved. The RFP mentions developing "initial screening Has the least effective land use planning, given the
<br /> criteria" to assist in this process, and this is exactly how we remnant parcels from the current street alignment
<br /> develop the grade separation projects we have successfully adjacent to the residential properties
<br /> completed. We use a Comparison Matrix shown as I Requires additional work to reestablish access to
<br /> and have included an example within this proposal, located Fruit Street and the adjacent properties. Even though
<br /> immediately after the alternatives figures.This example has the RFP states this leg of Fuller Street is to become a
<br /> been populated with very preliminary data, but serves well cul-de-sac, it may be prudent to revisit keeping this
<br /> to show how this tool assists in the differentiation ofthe access to Santa Ana Boulevard in support of future
<br /> studied alternatives. development
<br /> Three (3) alternatives are included in this proposal, more fully Alternative 3: North Alignment
<br /> described as follows: This alignment is also shown in II I ,.Beginning from the
<br /> Alternative 1: Centerline Alignment-Undercrossing western limit of the project, this alternative turns northerly,
<br /> continues northwesterly on tangent, then turns southerly
<br /> This alternative follows the existing centerline of the matching the existing alignment easterly of the I-5 SB on-
<br /> roadway,and is shown in plan and profile in I„ ,,.The ramp. Similar to Alternative 1, the profile daylights at or near
<br /> profile for Alternative 1 daylights at or near the Santiago the Santiago Street centerline requiring, at most, a minor
<br /> Street centerline requiring, at most, a minor overlay on the overlay on the westerly project limit, and for the easterly
<br /> westerly project limit, and for the easterly limit, also meets limit, also meets the existing roadway at or near the I-5 SB
<br /> the existing roadway just west ofthe I-5 Southbound (SB) off- off-ramp. Some of the advantages of this alignment are:
<br /> ramp. Some of the advantages of this alignment are:
<br /> • Similar to Alternative 2, it minimizes utility relocations
<br /> • Requires no additional right of way, and incurs no Similar to Alternative 2, it can be constructed with less
<br /> foreseeable relocation or severance costs disruption to the traffic than Alternative 1
<br /> • Most effective for Land Use, since it maintains the
<br /> existing use through-out the project Some of the disadvantages are:
<br /> • Maintains the existing tangential alignment for Santa .The City has stated right of way acquisition within the
<br /> Ana Boulevard residential parcels located between Santiago Street
<br /> Some of the disadvantages are: and Lincoln Avenue, north of Santa Ana Boulevard, is
<br /> very controversial to the neighborhood; therefore this
<br /> • Requires the most utility relocations, those affected disadvantage is fairly encompassing, and probably is
<br /> being gas, water, sewer, and storm drain enough to classify Alternative 3 as non-viable
<br /> • Requires traffic to be detoured away from the existing/ Impacts the alignments of both the I-5 on and off-
<br /> futurepath oftravel for a longer duration, when ramp, resulting in the need to involve Caltrans in a
<br /> compared to the other two alternatives permit/oversight role, increasing both the schedule and
<br /> Alternative 2: South Ali nment the cost of the project
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<br /> This alignment is shown in III°~° ...Beginning from the need to construct the new roadway on the currently
<br /> western limit of the project, this alternative turns southerly vacant parcel westerly ofthe I-5 SB off-ramp
<br /> using a set of reversing curves, continues for a short distance Overcrossing Alternative
<br /> parallel to the existing centerline, then turns northerly
<br /> using another set of reversing curves, finally matching the Our site visitations, and our discussions with the City, have
<br /> existing alignment west ofthe I-5 SB off-ramp. Similar to educated us on the constraints of the project, such that at
<br /> Alternative 1, the profile daylights at or near the Santiago this early stage of the project development, it can be safely
<br /> Street centerline requiring, at most, a minor overlay on the stated that the roadway overcrossing alternatives can be
<br /> westerly project limit, and for the easterly limit, also meets discounted (although we will study them to ensure the
<br /> the existing roadway just west ofthe I-5 SB off-ramp. Some alternative analyses are thorough and complete). It appears
<br /> of the advantages of this alignment are: that overcrossings will not be the most cost effective solution
<br /> to this project, nor without substantial public controversy,
<br /> • Requires the least amount of utility relocations due to the visual impact and close proximity of the residential
<br /> • Can be constructed with the least amount, and properties to Santa Ana Boulevard (as mentioned above in
<br /> duration, of traffic disruption the discussion on Alternative 3). Acquisition of right of way
<br /> from this development, or even the construction of a bridge
<br /> adjacent to the neighborhood, will be highly controversial.
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