Irvine Traffic Management Update: City will spend $116 million to improve traffic flow
Last week’s city council meeting included a discussion of traffic mitigation projects approved and currently underway, as well as future plans
By Irvine City News Staff
On the agenda at the Oct. 10 Irvine City Council meeting was an update on the implementation of the Citywide Comprehensive Traffic Study recommendations and the progress made so far on the $116 million traffic improvement projects currently underway. The subject is high on the list of issues Irvine voters will consider when they select a mayor and two city council members on Nov. 8. An April 2016 survey of residents conducted by the city showed that as many as 60 percent of respondents believe that traffic is a major concern. The city is taking steps to mitigate congestion by making a significant investment in projects designed to improve traffic flow.
Last week’s update was a quarterly progress report required by the city council during its June 28 council meeting.
Traffic mitigation projects recommended by the city’s traffic consultant, Albert Grover and Associates, include protected/permissive left-turn phasing at a minimum of six intersections; the implementation of a citywide signal coordination agreement with Caltrans to improve signal timing at major intersections; acceleration of planned pedestrian and bicycle detection systems, installation of two new iShuttle weekday commuter routes; and the funding plan for the remaining traffic study recommendations.
The traffic study found that the city’s roadway and traffic signal infrastructure is “exceptional and well maintained.” It noted that the city’s bike lanes, walking trails and pathways are “extensive and well-utilized.”
The multiphase implementation plan will unfold over the next 10 years. Immediate action items, expected to be implemented by June 2017, include hiring a City Traffic Engineer.
Last week’s update was a quarterly progress report required by the city council during its June 28 council meeting.
Traffic mitigation projects recommended by the city’s traffic consultant, Albert Grover and Associates, include protected/permissive left-turn phasing at a minimum of six intersections; the implementation of a citywide signal coordination agreement with Caltrans to improve signal timing at major intersections; acceleration of planned pedestrian and bicycle detection systems, installation of two new iShuttle weekday commuter routes; and the funding plan for the remaining traffic study recommendations.
The traffic study found that the city’s roadway and traffic signal infrastructure is “exceptional and well maintained.” It noted that the city’s bike lanes, walking trails and pathways are “extensive and well-utilized.”
The multiphase implementation plan will unfold over the next 10 years. Immediate action items, expected to be implemented by June 2017, include hiring a City Traffic Engineer.