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“For this project, the project will enhance mobility for all modes of transportation, particularly pedestrians and cyclists,” Senior Engineer Masood Razavi said, describing work that also would improve access to transit and comply with accessibility requirements.

The project includes two distinct work zones: the segments fully in the city right of way, where staff recommended installing K-71 or K-72 flexible bollards to create a repeatable, economical separation; and the segment that crosses the US-101 overpass, which is in Caltrans’ right of way. Caltrans has design-approval and construction-oversight authority for the overpass. Razavi said Caltrans required concrete (K-rail–type) barriers at the overpass because of limitations on bridge railing height. Work at the overpass also would include upgraded bridge fencing, signal modifications at the southbound ramp, and a shared-use path on the northbound side.

City staff told commissioners the full project budget is approximately $9.8 million, with roughly $8.0 million attributed to construction. Of that construction total, about $5.5 million is already approved through state and federal grants and the grants require roughly $1.0 million in matching funds. Staff said an additional $1.8 million will be needed to complete the sidewalk portion and remains to be secured.

Razavi walked through separation-element options considered and their tradeoffs: flexible delineators (low cost, high maintenance), rumble strips (low cost, but rejected by the Bicycle Advisory Team), K-71/K-72 bollards (flexible, commonly used, economical), fabricated curb segments (not recommended alone), extruded 6-inch curbs (nonstandard at higher speeds), and precast concrete barriers (continuous separation but high cost and access constraints). Staff recommended K-71/K-72 bollards for the city right of way because they provide a durable visual and physical separation that can be deployed consistently across the project length.

Commissioners asked about traffic impacts, signal timing and detection, visibility at night, and construction staging. Staff said the current design does not remove vehicular travel lanes and therefore should not require traffic-signal retiming to accommodate lost through-lane capacity; bollards would stop short of intersections to allow turning movements. Razavi said the proposed K-71/K-72 bollards include reflectors and are flexible plastic sleeves that bend on impact and can be replaced individually.

On the overpass work, Razavi said the city has submitted the Design Engineering Evaluation Report to Caltrans and is awaiting Caltrans’ final approval. Staff estimated design completion in early 2026 and, with council approval and available funding, a construction start in 2027. Staff also said they will continue outreach via the project website, Bicycle Advisory Team meetings and future council meetings.

Several commissioners voiced support for the recommended bollards and for ensuring adequate lighting. “I think going for a little bit more robust bollard delineator. K-72 is a good a good thing,” Chair Callahan said during discussion.

Staff emphasized that construction staging and any required detours will be developed with Caltrans and traffic-control consultants; the city plans to limit detours by using nighttime and weekend work where feasible and to submit traffic control and detour plans to Caltrans for review. Razavi said final construction staging and detour plans are part of upcoming design-phase work and subject to Caltrans review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission Meeting - March 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Senior engineer Masood Razavi told the commission the Lynn Road project would convert buffered bike lanes to Class 4 separated bike lanes for about 5.5 miles and add sidewalks in gaps, with Caltrans requiring concrete barriers on the US-101 overpass and the city recommending K-71/K-72 bollards elsewhere.","taxTitle","Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California","taxId",4670,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103664,"Commission elects chair and vice chair, votes to cancel April meeting; all motions carry 5-0",99,1017000,1116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793863-05588c6bf80db875c6276c210cfaee29&start=1017&end=1116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793863-05588c6bf80db875c6276c210cfaee29/thumbnail_1017000.jpg","/articles/6103664/Thousand-Oaks/Ventura-County/California/Commission-elects-chair-and-vice-chair-votes-to-cancel-April-meeting-all-motions-carry-5-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103664-d1f59c3646d1af7c8e6a9ae01fcaf697/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213716&Signature=YYTfpnAhITtTuQzbyTzJbL6vTaWZaJI6gFS3MIEAqbi6LKyYUlAuH6nef2IlZ0k6t10b9wCBPDeVSeexrVeOd4rq9GI7xInTIdbzG7TIRQkHUDPPnV5OrF0EB2W3zWsuPzI0aHjh18fRcqKHblFaCE94Pm90YjN0LjHyxtkqUsHDj6fzdGFchc3vHOldEoqKtlrBniCrVDOLyP0Wf51HoOa0ISZ3LqLm39j504Y4vU5jOIHP1i-eGsjNhzgDJ8rfmctq-ypMnLhq2lDBRCH8pvYBtfePu-NWtORbYYUDTWWl0cYmLgwrhSsNhS2ypu5WlMpxHJzCtOO4s1W8IrPcLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the March 26 meeting the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission held roll-call votes to select leadership for 2025. Commissioner Callahan was nominated for chair; the commission recorded the following roll-call responses and a motion result: Commissioner Callahan — yes; Commissioner Rosana Guetta — yes; Commissioner Selm — yes; Commissioner Immel — yes; Commissioner Weichel — yes. The clerk announced, “motion carries 5 to 0.”

Commissioner Lawrence Immel was nominated and elected vice chair in a separate roll-call vote that likewise carried 5 to 0.

Later in the meeting the commission considered cancellation of the regular April 23, 2025, meeting. The clerk polled the commissioners and the motion to cancel the April meeting carried 5 to 0.

All three items were recorded as procedural votes on the record; no new policy, ordinance or substantive program was adopted in these actions. The meeting minutes show the votes and the clerk’s tally; staff confirmed no additional action on these items was required.","The Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission elected Chair Callahan and Vice Chair Lawrence Immel in separate roll-call votes and approved cancelling the April 23 regular meeting by unanimous 5-0 votes. These were procedural motions recorded on the March 26 agenda.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103669,"Commission hears overview of new \"daylighting\" parking rule (AB 413); enforcement to start after education period",619,4521000,5140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793863-05588c6bf80db875c6276c210cfaee29&start=4521&end=5140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793863-05588c6bf80db875c6276c210cfaee29/thumbnail_4521000.jpg","/articles/6103669/Thousand-Oaks/Ventura-County/California/Commission-hears-overview-of-new-daylighting-parking-rule-AB-413-enforcement-to-start-after-education-period","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103669-3d84096f2820088b6232133233678974/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213716&Signature=Su6NOG2eOab3P8wrfVpplu-mj4XqUFUZ5TTMUtjwHaX4-XiPxnJ5hnwAIj4HpIJKO6Ro-QBKqKTpcgcPanGNZgN6WfrW9jXtGSBu4qOu-CmytuNaJrTM9LoJ~0AYB4rMbP14-oSZ6XgIa8nZIQyUqO0zoZv947JIn0tgSWQMYcXMEymdaHd~1KSXsGEtiqJQC8DLpOkzglc1zOtMnzN91~UxgH6kVzIvSB778MbKMFz405tyZxGonOxbociku9boRrdaFX4UCyYv8nxn5wft83-90kd2RVPxLLEVWXZZYYHcj2DOTtCGMO4Tq9ZgZEcM0m~pOUMRB8v6hHAmjIOk4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senior engineer Jim Machiko (Machiko/Mashiko in transcript) briefed the commission on March 26 about the state’s daylighting requirement added by Assembly Bill 413, which prohibits parking or stopping a vehicle within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk (15 feet where curb extensions are present).

“Assembly Bill 413 went into effect, which amended our vehicle code to prevent parking of or stopping of vehicles along a curb within 20 feet approaching a marked or unmarked crosswalk,” Machiko said during the informational presentation.

Staff told commissioners they have identified high-priority locations — including school crossing guard locations and sections of Thousand Oaks Boulevard — and will install no-parking signs or red curb in several dozen places to help motorists who are unaware of the law. Machiko said it is impractical to mark every intersection approach and the city will treat many unmarked restrictions the same way it handles unmarked restrictions at fire hydrants.

Sergeant Holmes of the Thousand Oaks Police Department described the department’s enforcement approach as starting with education: officers and parking enforcement personnel will have discretion in issuing citations, and enforcement will consider how egregious a violation is. “If you were parked within 19 feet, technically, you’re in violation of the new law, but some leeway can be given there because we don’t expect everybody to accurately be able to visually estimate 20 feet,” Sergeant Holmes said. He added that flagrant violations, such as a bumper touching a crosswalk, would more likely draw enforcement action.

Commissioners recommended broad public outreach, including social media and school communications, to notify parents and residents about the change. Staff said the police department issued a press release and that outreach will continue on the city website and social platforms. The presentation was informational and no vote was required.

The city will review low-compliance areas case by case and install signs or red curb where repeated problems arise; staff said the item will return to the commission only if new trends or significant findings warrant further discussion.","Staff and police described Assembly Bill 413, which bars parking within 20 feet of crosswalks (15 feet where curb extensions exist). The city will prioritize signage and red curbing at high-turnover and school locations and focus initial efforts on public education before sustained enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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City presents Lynn Road Class 4 separated bike lane plan; Caltrans requires concrete barriers at 101 overpass

Commission elects chair and vice chair, votes to cancel April meeting; all motions carry 5-0

Commission hears overview of new "daylighting" parking rule (AB 413); enforcement to start after education period