SR-03-14-1978-6NTO
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Santa Monica, California, March 6, 1978
Mayor and City Council
City Staff
City -State Agreement for Lincoln Blvd
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MAR 1 4 1978
Traffic Signal M6dification
Introduction
This report examines a proposed City -State agreement for modification of traffic
signals on Lincoln Blvd. from the south City limits to Santa Monica Blvd.
Background
The traffic congestion on Lincoln Blvd. has been a source of concern of motor-
ists for some years. Since Lincoln Blvd. is both a State Highway and a city
street, the congestion concerned City and State traffic engineers.
At a meeting between officials of both agencies it was decided that in order
to alleviate traffic problems on Lincoln Blvd., specifically from Santa Monica
Blvd. to the southerly Santa Monica City limits, the ten existing traffic
signals would have to be modernized. It was decided that an agreement should
be entered into by the parties concerned. The attached agreement was a result
of the decision and must be signed before any work can begin. It is estimated
that the cost of the work will be approximately $275,000, with the State to
pay up to $160,000 and the City approximately $115,000, depending upon details
of the final plans. Staff has proposed budgeting this work in the 1978 -79
fiscal year, with the City's share to be funded by Gas Tax if approved.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the agreement be approved and signed in order to commence
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MAR 14 1978
To: Mayor and Council -2- March 6, 1978
the joint project.
Prepared by: S. E. Scholl
E. D, McAteer
J, J. Wrenn
Att, - 1
Reference:
Contract No. 2487
(CCS)