Laserfiche WebLink
EXHIBIT 2 <br /> A=COM <br /> 1.0 INTRODUCTION <br /> This report presents the methodology and results of the analyses performed to evaluate <br /> traffic operations for the proposed grade separation of the existing Santa Ana <br /> Boulevard/Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Metrolink at-grade crossing in <br /> the City of Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Figure 1 shows the project location and <br /> vicinity map. <br /> The primary purpose of the proposed project is to improve safety, as it will remove the <br /> existing at-grade conflict between vehicular traffic and rail traffic. In addition, the proposed <br /> project would reduce traffic congestion along Santa Ana Boulevard. The analysis will <br /> show traffic operations with and without the proposed grade separation under existing <br /> (2011), opening year (2016), and future year (2035) conditions. <br /> The future analysis accounts for major projects and plans in the surrounding area, <br /> including: <br /> • Santa Ana Fixed Guideway (Streetcar) — Proposed streetcar would run at-grade <br /> along city streets (including Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street) providing <br /> service between the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) and a <br /> new transportation center in Garden Grove. <br /> • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) Expansion — Proposed <br /> expansion would include, but not be limited to, provision of new parking and <br /> support facilities, safety features, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, bus circulation <br /> improvements, and geometric modifications to support service increases and the <br /> proposed streetcar project. <br /> • Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report — Provides zoning for the <br /> integration of new infill development into existing neighborhoods and to reassign <br /> land use designations in support of a transit/pedestrian-oriented framework. <br /> 1.1 Project Description <br /> The proposed project improvements extend along Santa Ana Boulevard from <br /> approximately Santiago Street at the west end to the west side of the Interstate 5 (1-5) <br /> southbound off-ramp intersection with Santa Ana Boulevard. As part of the grade <br /> separation, the proposed project includes minor improvements to the Santa Ana <br /> Boulevard/Santiago Street intersection; modifications of the SARTC driveway (driveway is <br /> located on the south side of Santa Ana Boulevard, between Santiago Street and the <br /> Metrolink tracks); the relocation of Santa Ana Boulevard approximately 30 feet southerly <br /> of its existing alignment; termination of Logan Street north of Santa Ana Boulevard by <br /> constructing a cul-de-sac; and additional improvements to Fuller Street, both north and <br /> south of Santa Ana Boulevard. The proposed project improvements are illustrated in <br /> Figure 2. <br /> Traffic/Circulation Study—Final May 18,2012 <br /> Page 1 <br />