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Frank told the commission that City Council had directed staff to narrow or revise the scope of some capital projects to speed delivery and maintain parking in Village and Barrio areas. He highlighted three recent project updates: (1) a smaller‑scale safety and ADA‑focused project at Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue instead of a roundabout after updated SANDAG grant guidance; (2) Kelly Drive and Park Drive improvements where council asked staff to explore non‑roundabout options and near‑term changes including replacing interim traffic circles with all‑way stop signs; and (3) the Barrio traffic circles project, where Council postponed awarding a construction contract and asked staff to return on July 29 for additional public input because adding five circles would remove some parking and daylighting rules restrict parking within 20 feet of intersections.

Frank noted that council’s July 29 direction includes presenting options: the originally designed traffic circle project, a no‑traffic‑circle alternative, and a hybrid approach. He also summarized broader work over the past six months (road widening projects, slurry seal and striping refinements, beach access repairs) and upcoming work (village lighting project, 2025 concrete repairs and resurface work).

During discussion commissioners debated whether the commission should send a formal recommendation on the Barrio traffic circles before Council’s July 29 hearing. Commissioners noted a long history of design revisions, strong neighborhood interest in traffic calming, and concerns from council and residents about parking loss. Some commissioners urged the commission to prepare a formal endorsement of the existing design; others said a formal motion would require agendaization and additional briefings for commissioners who have not previously participated in traffic‑circle briefings.

Appointment to Council presentation: The commission appointed Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt as the primary presenter to City Council for the semiannual transportation report and Commissioner Cole as alternate; the motion passed by roll call vote (motion recorded and seconded; vote recorded as passed). The commission also discussed the frequency of the semiannual report; most commissioners favored keeping twice‑a‑year updates to the Council.

On timing and grants: Frank said the Barrio project has federal funds at risk if a timely decision is not reached; Council’s request for more public input is intended to weigh parking and community sentiment before a construction contract award.

Next steps: staff will present the three options and community outreach summary to City Council on July 29; commissioners asked staff to provide a future informational session distinguishing traffic circles from roundabouts and to return materials to the commission where possible before Council deliberations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carlsbad - Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting - Jul 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City transportation staff presented a semiannual update highlighting revisions to several capital projects and City Council’s decision to delay awarding construction for the Barrio traffic circles to obtain further public input on parking impacts.","taxTitle","Carlsbad, San Diego County, California","taxId",2843,"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},6511444,"Carlsbad staff releases 2024 active transportation monitoring report; commissioners ask for longer counts and more automated data",1352,1570000,2922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329441-05f4161fad1e5b4d68e37367ebe1d7ac&start=1570&end=2922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329441-05f4161fad1e5b4d68e37367ebe1d7ac/thumbnail_1570000.jpg","/articles/6511444/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-staff-releases-2024-active-transportation-monitoring-report-commissioners-ask-for-longer-counts-and-more-automated-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511444-efc19d895549b1a4ac4d71238c4f007a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440068&Signature=ZCJC3wACd3251g4ejAz7ctqq5kriOCYj6S4gGqDC-VJ6j28-Coum5Qz7cLZvUvsSCcDGsXEskz3GY2sQ4z5NbsC53esFDszT6GEC-jtB8ivsB2kbSZquepoqA9XWdk0xdoHIQ0zERUgn9mGhJsujTmWawygZjQQJAMirTImAMygQx2P6lhrjhnNmZEE83sbGr01AR1mobrUH4zny21GyLQLFlboS10a~Wix1lO3wQ3lnwZo1d2LSbgU7PnS3aT61ckHy8qJx8BDQsKPcLP8TIgEraHQAUMSDHyQH-YNucX21Yrw3vHrgendPlTITZbeCM-NfufFwhcTzuP0NmJH6VQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission received a presentation of the draft 2024 Active Transportation Monitoring Report and provided feedback on methodology, data gaps and potential improvements.

Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager, said the report compiles multimodal counts at 42 sites collected in September 2024 and uses 15‑hour camera counts (typically daytime) plus permanent counters at three long‑term locations. \"It is intended to allow City decision makers to make data‑driven investments in active transportation infrastructure,\" Schmidt said.

The report shows highest pedestrian and bicycle volumes in Carlsbad Village and along the coast, with pedestrian weekend peaks in the village and elevated bicycle use on southern Carlsbad Boulevard. Schmidt said bicycle weekend mode share in a top location reached about 10.7% and pedestrian mode share peaked at about 16.7% at a village location. Transit loads (bus passenger counts) were highest along the coast and El Camino Real at Chestnut/Tamarac; regional transit trends show systemwide declines since 2021, and COASTER ridership has not recovered to pre‑COVID levels despite increased frequency.

Commissioners questioned the single‑day counting approach and expressed interest in expanding counts beyond 15 daylight hours and exploring automated extraction from existing signal or camera systems. One commissioner suggested mining signal camera data and signal detector counts to reduce manual review workload and to improve night and seasonal coverage. Schmidt said cameras still require manual review for bikes and pedestrians and that pneumatic tubes remain the lower‑cost standard for vehicle counts; permanent counters provide long‑term trends for seasonality.

Other discussion points: several commissioners asked staff to investigate using signal detection data for vehicle counts, to request stop‑level transit boarding data from NCTD, and to explore more automated camera analytics as technology matures. Schmidt said the city stores processed counts in a public database (Excel/CSV) but does not retain the raw video files because of storage constraints; raw video could be requested for sample locations.

Staff noted localized changes where targeted bike infrastructure produced notable increases: a corridor where green lane markings were added showed about a 63% increase in bike counts before and after improvements. Commissioners recommended plotting hour‑by‑hour trends and considering longer or repeated counts to capture tourist‑season peaks.

Next steps: staff will revise the draft report based on commission feedback, continue annual September data collection when feasible, and evaluate technologies and data sources to reduce manual processing burdens and extend temporal coverage.","Staff presented the draft 2024 Active Transportation Monitoring Report covering pedestrian, bicycle and transit counts at 42 sites; commissioners pushed for longer counting windows, better night/day coverage, and exploration of automated or alternative data sources to capture seasonal and hourly variation.",{"_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},6511449,"Carlsbad commission backs scaled‑back Tyler Street sidewalk improvements after resident concerns",1253,400000,1653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329441-05f4161fad1e5b4d68e37367ebe1d7ac&start=400&end=1653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329441-05f4161fad1e5b4d68e37367ebe1d7ac/thumbnail_400000.jpg","/articles/6511449/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Carlsbad-commission-backs-scaledback-Tyler-Street-sidewalk-improvements-after-resident-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511449-2010a55436a67129a6fd0ca187b19bd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440068&Signature=bBRS2eAdLaMK~XtWnxl83ubmB7z70b1G8ykF--4wzcbTjlMajXMJySv-h3WaMSRXWO1wwfjkDkWpxO7VGol7LBJ1fnS26e786oB1y6B~xJOOUbr4iXiW1L2LenCdiQVVAhQSd-Uv2G~bnm3nRWy~0tRXX0895DOX3pC7Y0Xg0YBHUuEcBFiR74i9fCxjBB63v0w0R2OmQccv5m~eOuhagyHZMdS3oEzys0ZEc0Qh0o9rD75zlwO4~KDBSFgYD0WOAkkgSJx3OTkc97xDvgogYd2lPNuH9RCyb3cxorzrmLl8lHY1Tof~HrhA6G~YnJoU~CJzzSDZARUWMZfwkymx4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Carlsbad Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission voted 6–0 to support staff’s recommendation that the City Council approve a scaled‑back Tyler Street sidewalk improvement project for the block between Oak Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.

Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Nathan Schmidt summarized the proposal as a pared‑down approach focused on improving existing sidewalks and driveway grades on the east side of Tyler Street rather than installing sidewalks on both sides or pursuing a shared‑space street. “What we're recommending is, at a minimum, providing a more comfortable, safer walking surface, which we feel is the primary need along Tyler Street,” Schmidt said.

The project area, just south of Carlsbad Village Drive, currently has one travel lane in each direction and sidewalks only on the east side. Schmidt told commissioners that measured daily traffic volumes on Tyler Street are low (about 377 southbound and 383 northbound vehicles per day), recorded speeds were approximately 22–23 mph (posted 25 mph), and city collision records show two collisions over the previous five years (one DUI sideswipe and one solo bicycle collision). The proposal drops previously considered alternatives — a shared‑space street, conversion to one way and new bike lanes — and retains on‑street parking and a minimum 20‑foot clearance for emergency vehicles.

Two residents who identified themselves as long‑time Roosevelt Street neighbors urged commissioners to treat conditions as a safety issue. David McGee said the neighborhood sees high speeds and pedestrian risk and urged the commission to emphasize safety rather than parking. Jackie McGee said she “is in support of the Tyler Street project” and urged measures to slow traffic, citing children on e‑bikes, families using golf carts and limited visible speed limit signage.

Commissioners asked for clarifications about prior analyses and costs. Schmidt said the earlier concept had a $900,000 budget; the scaled‑back plan has a planning‑level estimate of about $400,000–$500,000 and would require more detailed engineering to refine costs. Commissioners also asked about speed data timing; Schmidt said the most recent speed study cited was from 2023 and that recorded speeds on Tyler Street have not changed materially in the staff’s view.

Motion and vote: A motion to support staff’s recommendation to present the proposed Tyler Street sidewalk improvement concept to the City Council passed (vote recorded as 6 yes). The motion did not amend the project scope; it directs staff to seek Council approval of the recommended, scaled‑back east‑side improvements.

The commission’s endorsement will be provided to the City Council when staff brings the project forward for authorization and funding.

Details the commission noted for City Council and future design: focus limited to east‑side sidewalk and driveway reconstructions to reduce cross slopes, addition of a crosswalk at Walnut Avenue for pedestrian connectivity, no removal of on‑street parking, maintaining emergency vehicle clearance (minimum 20 feet), and retaining existing curb ramp upgrades. Schmidt also noted many residents use the Coastal Rail Trail as an alternate route and that the southern end of the corridor serves senior housing with residents who walk to the village.

Next steps: staff will advance design and engineering to refine costs and construction details, and the item will go to City Council for final authorization.","The Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission voted unanimously to support staff’s recommendation for a reduced Tyler Street sidewalk project, narrowing scope to repairs and grade changes on the east side and lowering planning estimates from a previous $900,000 budget to roughly $400,000–$500,000.","actionData","errors"]

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