AgdaPkt 2016-01-25 Closed and Interview and Joint SA PFA

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In reviewing these data it is important to note: · Traffic volumes and patterns vary by time of year and are influenced by broader regional characteristics. Recent economic growth has resulted in increased traffic throughout the Bay Area. The evaluation plan collects data on other roadways in an attempt to control for this – but it isn’t possible to completely separate the impacts of the project and broader economic growth. · In response to comments at the September City Council meeting, the Police Department conducted an extensive enforcement campaign along the corridor and side streets. This enforcement activity may have influenced driver behavior when the data was collected – in both how and where people drive. · When roadway changes are made, it takes time for conditions to normalize. People try out the new configuration, explore alternatives to when or where they drive and eventually settle on what works best for them. Choices people make may depend on the purpose of the trip, where they are starting from and going to, and the time of day or day of the week when they are traveling. The following summarizes the highlights of the fall data collection effort. Additional detail is provided in the attached evaluation report. Congestion · Average travel time increased by 23 seconds in the morning peak period (7:00 to 9:00 AM). At other times of days and in different directions, average travel times were essentially the same and in some cases reduced. · Maximum travel time increased by 2 minutes and 22 seconds in the morning peak going towards Downtown and by 53 seconds going towards I-280. These represent the change in corridor drive times during the busiest 15 minutes of the morning commute (right before school starts). · Average vehicle delay at the four controlled intersections in the morning peak hour increased by 8 to 23 seconds. Average delay accounts for delays experienced by all drivers going through those intersections, not just those driving on Farm Hill or Jefferson. Safety · Average number of monthly crashes reduced from 1.3 per month to 1 per month. This is based on reported collisions during the five-year period before the pilot (2010-2014) and the first three months of the pilot. Staff has received reports of near misses and unreported collisions both before and during the pilot period. As noted in the evaluation report, however, three months’ worth of collision data is a small sample size, and reporting should continue prior to making any conclusions. 8.A. - Page 4