CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: June 1,2017. Aaron Kunz, Deputy Director

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1 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION June 1,2017 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: Traffic & Parking Commission Aaron Kunz, Deputy Director North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project A. Traffic Detours Press Release B. Detours Mailer The North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project is included on the Traffic & Parking Commission agenda to provide an opportunity for public comment and Commission discussion. The focus of the project team is the upcoming detours associated with the reduction of North Santa Monica Boulevard to two westbound lanes between Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. This phase currently planned to begin the weekend of June 3, Community meetings were held on May 9, 2017 and May 11, Attached are a City press release and mailer regarding upcoming detours for eastbound traffic to South Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. The press release also includes updates on bus stops, turn restrictions, and crosswalks. Staff also provided an update to the City Council as part of the City Manager report at the May 16, 2017 formal meeting.

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3 Office of Communications City of Beverly Hills 455 N. Rexford Dr. For Immediate Release May 19, 2017 Contact: Therese Kosterman (310) Beverly Hills Traffic Detours Ahead Starting June 3! N. Santa Monica Blvd. Limited to Two Westbound Lanes; Eastbound Traffic Diverted Beverly Hills, CA Detours are coming for N. (Big) Santa Monica Boulevard starting June 3 for about seven weeks. The 18-month reconstruction project will move into one of three phases requiring detours: removing the roadway and replacing it with new asphalt between Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. Starting June 3, traffic on North (Big) Santa Monica Boulevard will be limited to two westbound lanes and eastbound traffic will be rerouted to S. (Little) Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards starting at Century Park East for approximately three weeks. (See detour map below.) Then, starting in late June for approximately four weeks, the work will shift to the northern portion of the roadway between Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. During that time, two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane on N. Santa Monica Boulevard will be open with occasional additional lane closures. The same traffic detours will be available. The City of Beverly Hills appreciates your patience! The work and road closures are scheduled in order to shorten the overall duration of construction and keep the project s western section on track for completion before the holiday shopping season. Bus Stops - Buses will continue to travel westbound on N. Santa Monica Blvd with stops at Camden Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. Buses travelling eastbound will be diverted onto S. Santa Monica Boulevard in Century City. Buses will stop just west of Charleville Blvd and continue on S. Santa Monica Boulevard with a second stop west of Camden Drive. The eastbound buses will return to N. Santa Monica Boulevard by way of Crescent Drive. Turn Restrictions In order to limit vehicles diverting into residential neighborhoods, left turns will be prohibited from eastbound Wilshire onto Trenton Drive. Page lof 2

4 BEVERL HILLS Office of Communications City of Beverly Hills 455 N. Rexford Dr. Crosswalk The cross walk at S. Santa Monica Boulevard and Lasky Drive will be temporarily removed. An extensive outreach program is underway to inform the community on the progress of the project and how to navigate streets during construction. Watch for mailers, social media messages, signage and notification of upcoming meetings. The website will be updated continually and residents and businesses can sign up to receive ed notifications through Ask Bev, or stay in touch via www. Facebook.com/CityofBeverlyhills and In addition, the City can be reached via the project helpline (424) or the Public Works Customer Service line (310) Once completed, improvements to N. Santa Monica Boulevard will include: Rebuilt roadway with a rubberized asphalt surface to provide a smoother and quieter ride Upgraded drainage system New curbs and gutters Widening of the road on the south side between Cañon Drive and Wilshire Boulevard A standardized street-lighting system along the north side ADA compliant access upgrades New sidewalks Low impact drainage landscaping (grass swales) that comply with the urban water quality regulations Landscaping on the south side of the boulevard ### Page 2of2

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6 TRAFFIC DETOURS AHEAD! Starting June 3, 2017 Detours on N Santa Monica Blvd between Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Dr in June and July 2077 For approximately three weeks starting June 3, 2017, N (Big) Sanfa Monica Blvd between Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Dr will be open to ONLY WESTBOUND traffic. All eastbound traffic will be detoured to S (Little) Santa Monica and Wilshire Blvd. \ _ % For the subsequent four weeks, detours on N Santa Monica Blvd will continue with two lanes westbound and one lane eastbound. WHAT TO EXPECT Two lanes of one-way westbound traffic between Rodeo Dr and Wilshire Blvd Re-routing eastbound traffic to S Santa Monica Blvd starting in Century City Temporary eastbound bus stop locations on the south side of S Santa Monica Blvd: 1. West of Charleville Blvd 2. West of Camden Dr (D EASTBOUND DETOUR I C S / 4t -, NSNTAMOIJCABLV ND Temporary removal of the crosswalk at I I S Santa Monica Blvd and lasky Dr SSANTtMONICA3LVD No left turn from Wilshire Blvd to Trenton Dr and Carmelita Ave I j I THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE TRAFFIC DETOURS AHEAD! Starting June 3, 2017 Detours on N Santa Monica Blvd between Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Dr in June and July 2017 For approximately three weeks starting June 3, 2011, N (Big) Santa Monica Blvd between Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Dr will be open to ONLY WESTBOUND traffic. All eastbound traffic will be detoured to S (Little) Santa Monica and Wilshire Blvd. For the subsequent four weeks, detours on N Santa Monica Blvd will continue with two lanes westbound and one lane eastbound. ui 1E WAY PP\ A WHAT TO EXPECT Two lanes of one-way westbound traffic between Rodeo Dr and Wilshire Blvd r. Re-routing eastbound traffic to S Santa Monica Blvd starting in Century City Temporary eastbound bus stop locations on the south side of S Santa Monica EIvd: 1. West of Charleville Blvd 2.Westof Camden Dr Temporary removal of the crosswalk at S Santa Monica Blvd and lasky Dr No left turn from Wilshire Blvd to Trenton Dr and Carmelita Ave THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

7 N. Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction There are plenty of ways to stay connected, learn about the project or send us your feedback: CityWebpage Phone (Helpline) Phonw (BH Info Line) 11 Facebook Facebook/CityofBeverlyHills Twitter: Twitter/CityofBevHills Nixlw Text BEVH ILLS to MaiF City of Beverly Hills Public Works Attn: Civil Engineering 345 foothill Road, Presorted First Class U.S. Postage PAID Los Angeles, CA Permit#3328 N. Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction There are plenty of ways to stay connected, learn about the project or send us your feedback: CityWebpage: EmaiF Phonw Phone (Helpline) (BH Info Line) Facebook Facebook/CityofEeverlyHills Q Twitter Twitter/CityofBevHills NixIe Text BEVHILLS to Mail City of Beverly Hills Public Works Attn: Civil Engineering 345 Foothill Road, Presorted First Class U.S. Postage PAID Los Angeles, CA Permit#3328