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Council weighs left-turn pocket, center turn lane or roundabout for West A Street; staff to study feasibility and costs
Summary
The council discussed installing a left-turn pocket at 2500 West A Street after developer-installed medians limited turn movements. Staff estimated about $145,000 for design and construction work; council members asked for traffic and feasibility studies and suggested alternatives including a center turn lane or roundabout.
Council discussed long-term circulation and access at West A Street, where a recently constructed raised median has limited left-turn movements to newly developed parcels. City Engineer Christopher Fong said accepting median improvements and a one-year warranty period remain steps before the city can modify the median; he estimated approximately $145,000 to design and construct a left-turn pocket, plus additional time for a feasibility study and design.
Multiple council members urged exploring alternatives rather than immediately building a single left-turn pocket. Suggestions included a center two-way left-turn lane, a one- or two-lane roundabout at Whispering Way, and staged approaches that preserve flexibility for future retail access. Council directed staff to study options, check neighboring-city practices and return with cost and feasibility estimates.
