Traffic Circulation Study

UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest Uptown Planners March 6, 2012

Need for Traffic Study

Currently no direct route to the hospital Improved emergency access to save valuable time and lives Confusing mixture of one-way and two-way streets Pedestrian and driver conflicts Long-term commitment

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Planning Considerations
Mixture of one-way and two-way streets Access for businesses and residences Location of MTS bus shelter Way-finding and street signage Parking Considerations Outreach Implementation

Northbound: Front St Southbound: 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound : Montecito Way

Northbound: Front St and 1st Ave Southbound: Front St and 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound: Arbor Dr and Montecito Way

Northbound: Front St and 1st Ave Southbound: 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound: Arbor Dr and Montecito Way

Reverse Flow

Two Way on Front and First

Two Way on First

Northbound: Front St Southbound: 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound : Montecito Way

Northbound: Front St and 1st Ave Southbound: Front St and 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound: Arbor Dr and Montecito Way

Northbound: Front St and 1st Ave Southbound: 1st Ave Eastbound: Arbor Dr and Lewis St Westbound: Arbor Dr and Montecito Way

Community Feedback
Positive community response thus far Specific topics of interest include:
Interest in Bachman Drive access Concern about traffic enforcement Concerns about ambulance sirens Parking alignment Handicapped parking Staff parking in neighborhood More cross walks needed (ex. First and Lewis) Street lighting Timeline Construction and cost considerations

Current Parking Situation

Staff parking:
$81 a month, $14 a month for weekend use Free carpool and shuttle 1,709 total staff parking spaces Average of 1,421 staff per day Bachman lot reaches capacity nine hours a week on average; Arbor lot twice a month

Current Parking Situation (cont)

Patient parking:
$2 an hour, $8 for entire day 337 total visitor parking spaces Average of 277 patients per day Ace lot operated by the Unitarian Church 43 handicapped spaces; however, they can park anywhere

Proposed Parking

Parking Challenges
Problem areas on Dickinson Street and Albatross Drive Lack of Handicapped parking? Valet service operating at a loss due to offering of free parking for handicapped patients Abuse of handicapped placards? 26 infractions in three month period

Parking Solutions
DMV enforcement of handicapped placards in November (2 Days) 2 Citations Issued, 2 Placards Confiscated Several municipal parking violations for cars parked in A spots with no A pass or handicapped placard Recent acquisition of property north of Montecito to be developed for patient parking approximately 100 spaces Adds 100+ spaces, including several handicapped spots Scheduled to open by end of 2012 Extend A pass in residential areas through Saturday? Change 2 hour parking on Dickinson to 1 hour parking? Work with City to add new handicapped spaces?

Next Steps
Continue Community Review of top three alternatives Open House in Spring to discuss final concept City Review and Other Agency Coordination Work with Community on Implementation

Contact Information UC San Diego Health System Government & Community Affairs
Aaron J. Byzak, MBA Director of Government & Community Affairs (619) 543-3873 abyzak@ucsd.edu Zach Schlagel Manager of Government & Community Affairs (619) 543-3665 zwschlagel@ucsd.edu