Section III. Snapshots of the Existing System and Future Projects
3. Snapshot of the Local Streets and Roads System
A. City of Capitola
Quick Facts
- 9 miles of arterial roads
- 3.5 miles of collector roads
- 13 miles of local/residential roads
- 18 miles of bike lanes
- 8 traffic signals
- Average Daily Traffic Volume along 41st Ave.: 45,000 vehicles
Current Maintenance/Operating budget: $500,000/year
Description: Street patching and pothole repair, signal and streetlight maintenance, street sweeping, median and roadside maintenance, striping and painting, sign maintenance, street drainage maintenance, parking controls, and graffiti abatement.
How are ongoing maintenance/operations funded? Maintenance efforts are currently supported by 80% local city general funds and 20% gas taxes.
Additional Funds Needed to adequately maintain system: $300,000/year
For more information: Capitola Public Works (831) 475-7300
Recently Completed Projects
41st Ave. and Gross Road Improvements
Traffic safety and congestion improvements to corridor: including landscaped medians along 41st Ave. between Clares St. and Gross Rd., a dedicated right turn lane on 41st Ave. on to westbound Clares St. and widening Gross Rd.
- Cost:$950,000
- How Funded? Redevelopment Agency ($930,000) and Traffic Impact fees ($20,000)
- Completed: March 2006
Projects Underway
41st Ave. Overpass Improvements
Addition of a third southbound lane over Highway 1 to ease existing congestion along the corridor (removes median barrier).
- Cost: $250,000
- How Funded? Traffic Impact Fees
- Construction Schedule: Tentatively scheduled for summer 2007
Examples of Unfunded/Underfunded Projects
Capitola Road Traffic Calming
Street improvements along Capitola Roadfrom 45th to 41st Avenues including pedestrian safety improvements at 42nd Ave.
- Total Project Cost: $350,000
- Additional Funds Needed: $197,000
- Construction Schedule: 2009/2010
Clares St. Traffic Calming
Improvements along Clares St.from Wharf Rd. to 41st Ave. to include center islands and other features to slow traffic and improve safety for bicycles and pedestrians.
- Total Project Cost: $400,000
- Schedule: Dependent upon funding.