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Vehicular traffic speeds through the segment will likely decrease because of the increased "traffic friction" that will result from higher vehicle per lane density and the increased number of on-street parking spaces. With the current configuration of two lanes in each direction, a vehicle can pass to the left around another vehicle maneuvering in or out of the existing parallel spaces. With only one lane in each direction, vehicles making parking maneuvers may block travel lanes. However, this will be less of a problem at the new angled spaces, where less maneuvering is required. The lane configuration at the intersections along Broadway will be modified to conform to the new plan. The number and type (i.e. straight, left turn, right turn) of lanes on each approach will vary by intersection based on turning volumes. At the busiest intersection, Broadway/El Camino Real, there are currently two approach lanes in each direction on Broadway, one shared through/left and one shared through/right lane. The approach lanes will be modified as follows: eastbound lanes will be changed to one shared left/through and one right only, and the westbound lanes will be changed to one left turn only and one shared right/through (see attached diagram). This will only be a minor change for the westbound direction as the left-most lane is effectively functioning as left turn lane now. Changing to a separate left rum lane westbound should enhance safety. Although the number of approach lanes at the intersection will not change (only their assigned movement), and the level of serwce at the signal should not be affected significantly, the queue lengths will be longer because of the single lane feeding into the two approach lanes in both directions. Longer queues can be expected at all of the intersections within the segment because of the reduction in number of lanes, but traffic will still operate at an acceptable level of service. In an effort to assist unfamiliar drivers to continue eastbound on Broadway where Broadway turns to the right at its intersection with Arguello Street and Marshall Street, the eastbound curb lane approaching the intersection will be reconflgured into a right turn only lane and special Broadway pavement legends will be installed as well as a new directional Broadway sign. The curb lane in the westbound direction will also be reconfigured into a right turn only lane; vehicles in this lane will have to turn right onto Perry Street. This will facilitate the reduction from two lanes to one lane on westbound Broadway, while maintaining a route for vehicles to clear the Caltrain tracks, if necessary. If approved on June 3, 2002, installation of the modified lane configuration will be divided into two phases to allow implementation on the important segment east of El Camino Real to occur as soon as possible. The segment of Broadway west of El Camino Real is scheduled for slurry seal pavement resurfacing in July, which will delay the re-striping on that segment, possibly until August. The modified striping plan on Broadway east of El Camino Real will be installed on a weekend in June, and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th. Any closure of the street or major portions of the parking spaces necessitated by the installation work will be limited to morning hours before Noon, as much as possible. A small portion of the