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Semiannual transportation report spotlights several CIP changes; council delays Barrio traffic circles amid parking concerns
Summary
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.
The Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission received the semiannual transportation report from the City’s Transportation Director and City Engineer, Tom Frank, which summarized recent project adjustments, staffing focus and near‑term construction plans.
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…
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