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6.C. - Page 1 of 7 /<�ik Redwood CitylCallifornia Faunded 1867 Ago/ DATE: February 10, 2020 SUBJECT STAFF REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager Final acceptance — Construction of Hopkins Traffic Calming Pilot Project RECOMMENDATION By motion, accept the construction of the Hopkins Traffic Calming Pilot Project, authorize the release of bonds and retention according to City procedures, and direct staff to complete the evaluation of the pilot project and conduct public engagement for consideration of a permanent traffic calming project. STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLE Transportation BACKGROUND Hopkins Avenue is a "collector street" in a residential neighborhood. This street connects residents to local destinations (e.g. Stafford Park) and to roads that access other local and regional destinations (e.g. Alameda de las Pulgas and EI Camino Real). The segment of Hopkins between Alameda de las Pulgas and EI Camino Real has generated numerous resident requests to reduce speeds, discourage illegal driving behavior, and increase safety for roadway users. To manage the volume of traffic calming requests received, all requests within the City are prioritized on an annual basis. In early 2017, Hopkins Avenue was the highest ranked location and the City initiated a formal traffic calming process to develop a conceptual street design to reduce vehicle speeds and to increase safety for all road users on Hopkins Avenue. Traffic calming requests are prioritized by traffic volume, speeds, collision history, and level of bike and pedestrian activity. Over a period of two years, the City's consultant, Kimley-Horn, in conjunction with City staff, developed a preferred conceptual design for Hopkins Avenue between Alameda de las Pulgas and EI Camino Real Page 1 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 52