To: PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
From: Department of Public Works
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NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE CIRCULATION PATTERN MODIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATION
Review the Review the engineering report, receive public input and provide direction to Staff regarding proceeding with potential modifications to the circulation pattern at the north pier parking structure.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business owners in the Pier area recently requested that Staff consider modifying the traffic circulation pattern in the north pier parking structure from the existing counterclockwise movement to a clockwise movement. Motorists currently enter the parking area and veer right to circulate in a counterclockwise manner. The requested modification would permit motorists entering the parking area to travel straight and begin circulating through the area along the east side, travelling to the end of the covered parking portion, the returning back along the west side of the parking area.
Both the existing and requested traffic circulation patterns have advantages and disadvantages compared to each other. The general circulation pattern throughout the pier parking areas is counterclockwise, which is consistent with the existing pattern. Primary factors to consider when determining which circulation pattern to use include the following:
* Convenience of access to desirable parking stalls;
* Limitation of conflict points (safety);
* Ease of access to all parking stalls and levels; and,
* Entrance/exit convenience.
Regardless of which circulation pattern is adopted, additional regulatory and guide signage, markings and channelizers are recommended to provide enhanced direction to motorists.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The north pier parking structure is located immediately south of the intersection of Harbor Drive and Pacific Avenue. It takes access from the intersection and consists of an uncovered parking area on the north side and a contiguous covered parking area to the south....
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