North Hill Complete Streets Project
On March 13, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the North Hill Complete Streets Project to FS Contractors, Inc., and the construction is scheduled to commence on August 7th thru mid October 2023.
Description:
The North Hill Avenue Complete Streets project will provide for the installation of traffic calming elements, including traffic circles and curb extensions at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Topeka Street, and the intersection of Hill Avenue and Elizabeth Street. The project will also include asphalt concrete paving, street light installation and modification, and landscape and hardscape beautification to enhance the proposed areas surrounding the traffic calming elements.
The proposed project is intended to be constructed in two phases. The first phase will include the improvements to the intersection of Hill Avenue and Topeka Street. Once this intersection has been completed, DOT staff will monitor performance and determine the timing for the construction of the second circle at Hill Avenue and Elizabeth Street. Staff does not expect the monitoring period to exceed one year. Any cost adjustments to the construction contract would be made via a change order at that time, which may require some additional funding if the construction costs exceed the council not-to-exceed authorized amount.
Justification:
This project is consistent with the City Council’s goals to improve, maintain and enhance public facilities and infrastructure, and improve mobility and accessibility throughout the City.
Hill Ave. is a residential street lined with single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments. Although the posted speed on Hill St. north of Washington Blvd. is 30 mph, the 85th speed percentile reaches 40 mph. Hill Ave. north of Washington Blvd. carries on average about 9,000 car trips per day, while south of Washington Blvd. averages 16,800 car trips per day. North Hill Ave. has one lane of traffic in each direction and does not have a two-way left turn median, making it very difficult for residents to enter and exit their driveways. The installation of the traffic calming elements will help to change driver behavior and calm traffic on the roadway.
Environmental Analysis:
On March 13, 2023, City Council found the project to be exempt Find the project proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances.
ATP Federal Funds:
This project is funded through Metro Measure M Multi-Year Subregional funding.
Contact:
Michael Vartanians – Project Manager
Please contact the Public Works Engineering Division at (626) 744-3971, or visit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation/transportation-improvements/north-hill-ave-complete-st-project/ for more information.