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Ms. Lindy Chan Page 8 October 27, 2017  El Camino Real/Lincoln Avenue – while data is not currently available at this location, the presence of the “Keep Clear” legends indicate that left-turn movements may be more frequent during the peak hours. The eastbound left-turns could restricted during peak hours, though additional data would be needed in order to determine if this location does contribute to delays along the corridor.  El Camino Real/Northumberland Avenue – while data is not currently available at this location, eastbound left-turns could restricted during peak hours, though additional data would be needed in order to determine if this location does contribute to delays along the corridor.  The following roadways intersect El Camino Real and the minor approaches at El Camino Real allow for left-turn movements onto El Camino Real. Due to an absence of data (traffic volume data for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak periods), the assumptions are qualitative and based on a general understanding of the corridor. During congested conditions (a.m. and p.m. peak hours), left-turning vehicles are unlikely to be able to find sizable gaps in traffic on El Camino Real to be able to execute the left-turn maneuver. It is likely that drivers already divert to nearby signalized intersections; therefore, turn restrictions at these intersections would not likely have a large impact on travel time for vehicles along the corridor. o Finger Avenue o Avondale Avenue o Edgewood Road o Madison Avenue Intersections along the corridor not discussed above were determined to be unsuitable candidates for turn restrictions because traffic demand and patterns indicate that there is a continued need for those turn movements, and there are no alternatives in order to maintain access. An analysis that includes all of the intersections along the corridor could determine whether additional turn restrictions would be appropriate or applicable. Additional data required for this evaluation includes traffic volume data for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles during the weekday a.m. and p.m. peak periods. Traffic Control at El Camino Real/Redwood Avenue-Main Street A traffic control evaluation was completed that analyzed a modified intersection at El Camino Real/Redwood Avenue-Main Street. Currently, the eastbound Redwood Avenue approach and westbound Main Street approaches are stop-controlled tee intersections with El Camino Real. Vehicle turning movements at both intersections are restricted to right-in/right-out movements only. An analysis was performed to investigate whether a different intersection configuration that allowed for through and left-turn movements from the eastbound and westbound approaches would be feasible at this location from an operational perspective in order to provide additional access for those who wish to travel cross-town. Under either of the intersection control and configuration schemes, vehicle access to Spruce Street would be prohibited, as discussed under the Street Conversion Opportunities section. Following describes the intersection configuration and control schemes evaluated:  Signalized intersection – Main Street would be reconfigured to intersect El Camino Real such that it is directly aligned with Redwood Avenue at its intersection with El Camino Real. Left turns from northbound and southbound El Camino Real onto the Redwood Avenue-Main Street legs would be prohibited. Vehicles travelling along eastbound Redwood Avenue and westbound Main Street would have full access.  Roundabout – A two-lane roundabout would be installed that provides full access for all turning movements from the approaches, except that the southbound Main Street channelized right turn would remain.