To: PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
From: Department of Public Works
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE INSTALLATION OF A MARKED CROSSWALK ON DEL AMO BOULEVARD AT PAULINA STREET
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Based on a referral from the Public Works & Sustainability Commission (PWSC) at their regular June 2024 meeting, City staff is bringing forward an analysis and proposed design for a new marked crosswalk at the Del Amo Street & Paulina Avenue intersection.
City engineering staff performed a sight distance and engineering analysis for the proposed crosswalk. Staff also reached out to RBUSD and the South Bay Bicycle Coalition+ (SBBC) on the proposed crosswalk and received favorable sentiments. Notice of this meeting was provided to those two parties and residents along Paulina Avenue within 500 feet north of the Del Amo/Paulina intersection.
Staff is seeking input and direction on this matter from the public and the PWSC. If recommended by the PWSC, staff will take the proposed design to the City Council for approval. [AW1]
BACKGROUND
At the June 2024 PWSC meeting, staff received a referral to investigate installing a marked crosswalk across Del Amo Street at the Del Amo/Paulina intersection. According to the California Vehicle Code (CVC), legal uncontrolled crosswalks already exist at this intersection and drivers are required to yield to pedestrians with an intent to cross. However, the intersection currently does not have marked crosswalks across Del Amo Street. Marked crosswalks have the potential to encourage usage of specific locations to cross the street on foot. Parallel-marked crosswalk lines are present to cross Paulina Avenue, and curb ramps are present at all four legs of the intersection. The southern leg of this intersection provides roadway and pedestrian access to RUHS/RBUSD facilities, the Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School, and Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) administrative offices.
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