Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Establishment of "Time Limited Parking" Zones along Middlefield Road and associated side streets from Pacific Avenue to Fifth Avenue as needed during the Construction of the Middlefield Road Improvement Project in North Fair Oaks
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to establish "Time Limited Parking" Zones along Middlefield Road and associated side streets from Pacific Avenue to Fifth Avenue as needed during construction of the Middlefield Road Improvement Project in North Fair Oaks.
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BACKGROUND:
This Board has adopted resolutions designating parking restrictions. Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code and Sections 7.24.010 and 7.28 of the San Mateo County Code of Ordinances provide that local authorities may set time limited parking zones and prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance. Violations of such parking restrictions are subject to citation by the Sheriff's Office.
DISCUSSION:
Middlefield Road is the "main street" of North Fair Oaks, a principal shopping and service destination, the primary north-south route through the community, and a crucial component of community identity. Historically, however, portions of Middlefield Road included narrow sidewalks, few street amenities, and no dedicated bike lanes. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the County has been engaged in an extensive construction project to improve Middlefield Road (Project), including the installation of new traffic signals and streetlights, utility undergrounding, sanitary sewer replacement work, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, wider sidewalks, street trees, street amenities, and installation of public WiFi. Once completed, the Project will provide an improved corridor for various modes of transp...
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