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Lake Forest commission reviews traffic‑operations study, asks staff for a prioritized, cost‑benefit list
Summary
The Lake Forest Traffic and Parking Commission reviewed a draft Traffic Operational Improvement Study covering signal timing, roundabouts, buffered bike lanes and spot safety fixes across key corridors. Commissioners asked staff to return with a prioritized table showing cost, traffic volumes and recommended next steps.
Lake Forest City — The Traffic and Parking Commission on Monday reviewed a draft Traffic Operational Improvement Study that recommends operational and physical changes across corridors including Big Parkway, El Toro Road and Lake Forest Drive.
Staff presenter Tran said the study found most intersections "are operating at a very acceptable level in the city here," but identified targeted improvements such as signal‑visibility upgrades, video or advanced detection, buffered bike lanes, speed‑feedback signs and select raised medians. Tran noted the study aligns with council strategic objectives and that budget constraints meant staff focused on corridors likely to yield wide benefit.
The commission discussed several site‑specific options. At Bay Parkway and Rue des Valor staff presented both an enhanced stop‑sign treatment and a potential…
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