2015-051 - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report

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vehicles per day. By the year 2035 estimated traffic volumes along this segment are forecast at 30,000 to 31,900 vehicles per day. Both the existing andfuture daily traffic volumes exceed the acceptable level of service for a four -lane undivided roadway. Warner Avenue would be widened to six -lanes to comply with the major arterial designation and would accommodate 45, 000 to 60, 000 vehicles per day for current and future traffic. 4. Increase vehicular safety and reduce accidents by removing left turn hazards. The project would have a raised median as a traffic calming feature controlling vehicle left turns and cross traffic for improved safety. The reduction of driveway accesses along Warner Avenue would potentially reduce accidents caused by backing up across the sidewalk and into oncoming traffic and vehicle collisions between through movement and vehicles accessing from private properties. 5. Comply with the Complete Streets Act by providing safe and accessible travel for bicyclist, pedestrians, wheelchairs, transit riders and motorists through additional bike and vehicle lanes, wider parkway and sidewalks and improved bus locations. The City is in the process of updating the General Plan Circulation Element and will comply with the complete streets principles (planning for all modes) as required by the Complete Streets Act. Warner Avenue project would be consistent with the circulation element and therefore would comply with the policies outlined in the Complete Streets Act (AB 1358, Chapter 657, Statutes of 2008). The project would have: • sidewalks with ADA- compliant horizontal clearance and curb ramps • bike lanes for clearly - designated separate area for bicyclists to improve safety by removing conflicts caused by sharing space with pedestrians on the sidewalk and vehicles in travel lanesparkway with trees and landscaping for shade and separation of pedestrians and people in wheelchairs from moving vehicles and bicycles • relocated Pack Electric Bike Path (Maple Street Bike Trail) from crossing Warner Avenue in the vicinity of Rousselle Street to crossing at the Maple Street traffic light for safer street location • additional vehicle lane in each direction to provide less congested movement of motorists and commercial goods. • improved bus locations for transit riders • improved lighting for vehicle and pedestrian safety Therefore, in compliance with the Complete Streets Act, this project would accommodate bicyclists, children, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, pedestrians, users ofpublic transportation, and seniors. 6. Improve stormwater drainage and water quality. CEQA Statement of Overriding Considerations -4- Warner Avenue Improvements & Widening from Main Street to Grand Avenue Aug 2015