Each week, the City Manager’s Office provides an update that includes information on programs, services and issues within the City, as well as news, project updates and follow-up information when necessary.
Get up to speed on what’s going on in Coronado with this video preview of the latest edition of the Coronado City Manager’s Weekly Update. Read more detailed information on the City’s website.
- Silver Strand Traffic Update: The first full week of manual traffic direction at state Route 75 and Tarawa Road is complete. By Wednesday, November 9, two uniformed traffic guards were able to significantly reduce the length of northbound SR 75 delays. This was accomplished by assigning preference to northbound commuters and distributing a portion of the delays of the overwhelmed intersection’s turn pockets and cross-traffic. Southbound traffic will experience longer delays. On Wednesday, northbound SR 75 traffic delays were at least cut in half and the traffic was flowing freely by 7:42 a.m., a full 30 minutes earlier than previous weeks. This pilot program, which will end December 15, is still new and the City is looking to continually improve traffic conditions with this short-term solution. The City asks commuters to follow the direction of the guards as they work Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. One consequence that is being monitored as northbound movement through the intersection improves is that cell phone traffic apps may recommend the Silver Strand to northbound commuters as an alternative route from Interstates 5 and 805, which will increase traffic volume on the Strand and through the village area.
- John D. Spreckels Center Tree of Concern: After a recent assessment of public risk, the City has decided to remove a dying tree at the John D. Spreckels Center construction site. The decision was made after careful review and consideration of public safety concerns. The tree will be removed on Saturday, November 12. The Blue Gum eucalyptus tree is adjacent to Seventh Street near Orange Avenue. It began displaying a “dieback” of branches about a month ago. When it was observed, it was immediately reported to the City and an arborist inspection was ordered. West Coast Arborists found that the tree presents an overall high risk of failure. The assessment also found that the consequences of such a failure could be severe to a person and significant to a vehicle or building. To read more about the tree and the reasons for its condition, click here to read a Q&A. The tree’s removal was first announced on Tuesday, November 8.
- Spreckels Park Restroom: The Spreckels Park Restroom project is moving forward. The restrooms have been closed as the City anticipates power being turned off in preparation for construction. The project will demolish the existing restroom, which has run its useful life and does not meet current demand or Americans with Disabilities Act codes. It will be replaced by a larger restroom and a pad for a new portable restroom trailer for occasions that require greater capacity. The electrical components also will be upgraded to provide more stability and greater capacity for park events. Construction submittals are being processed. Portable restrooms are in place and will remain until construction is complete. The project should wrap up in early March 2017. The art work will be preserved, restored and two new murals will be installed on the new restroom. On the south side of the park, a pad will be installed for the placement of a portable restroom trailer for large events. The total appropriation for the project, including design, construction and administration, is $614,000.
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