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<br />-r¡.3 - ßl.i <br /> <br />provide. This improvement is part of Oracle's Development Agreement, which <br />was pending due to the cost of the improvements and the'sources of funding. <br />This issue was resolved by modifying the scope of improvements, which <br />reduced the cost considerably. The original scope called for the widening of <br />Marine Parkway to accommodate an additional left turn lane into Oracle East. <br />After considering the traffic pattern and running an operational analysis, the <br />City decided that converting one of the three existing through-lanes into the <br />much needed left-turn lane would satisfy and improve the operation at this <br />intersection, as originally intended. <br /> <br />The estimated improvement cost went from more than $700,000 to less than <br />$300,000. This portion of the project will be paid for by Oracle with a matching <br />amount from GID 1-64. Gas tax funds will also be used for the pavement <br />overlay. <br /> <br />b. <br /> <br />At Marine Parkway and Twin Dolphin Drive, the efficiency will be improved by <br />the installation of a right turn lane from Marine Parkway onto Twin Dolphin <br />Drive. This will ensure that traffic wanting to turn will not block through traffic. <br />The signals will also be modified to improve efficiency. <br /> <br />c. <br /> <br />At Marine Parkway and Bridge Parkway, an eastbound through lane on Marine <br />Parkway will also be converted into an additional left turn lane into the <br />Westport Subdivision. This is similar to the improvements at Oracle East, and <br />will result in two left turn lanes, which will significantly improve traffic flow at <br />this intersection during the peak commute hours. The improvements at both <br />the above-mentioned intersections will be funded by the STID. <br /> <br />At Redwood Shores Parkway and Bridge Parkway, the improvements will <br />include the widening of Redwood Shores Parkway to accommodate an <br />additional left-turn lane onto Bridge Parkway. Underground wiring and <br />foundation work for traffic signals will also be installed. Initially, the additional <br />turn lane will be painted out and the traffic signal will not be installed. The <br />improvements will be activated as soon as the anticipated traffic volume <br />causes unacceptable operations of the existing four-way stop. The STID will <br />fund all improvements at this intersection, except the traffic signal work which <br />will be funded by GID 1-64. <br /> <br />d. <br /> <br />2. Trees <br />All of the proposed improvements are within the public right-of-way. However, since <br />the roadway will be widened in some areas, a number of trees will be affected. <br />Some of the trees will be transplanted; however, some cannot be saved. This is <br />either due to the condition of the tree or the location of the tree. Some trees lean <br />too much to be transplanted, others exist right over utility lines, making it impractical <br />to excavate them for transplantation. All trees removed will be replaced with the <br />largest available stock. <br /> <br />-2- <br />