CC 2016-02-23_11a Brisco Road Ramps Temp Closure Update_Attachment 2From:
To:brisco
Subject:(no subject)
Date:Tuesday, January 05, 2016 12:58:34 PM
Can you please cut down the green light time for traffic coming from under the freeway at Brisco on to
Branch.
The traffic on Branch waits way too long before it gets a green.
By the way, I like this new change. I live on Mercedes and it seems to be working except for the above.
Thanks you
P. D. Smith
Item 11.a. - Page 644
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From:
To:brisco
Subject:(no subject)
Date:Tuesday, December 22, 2015 3:36:09 PM
It is such a delight to have the Briscoe Road on-ramp and off-ramp closed! Thank you for making our
travels safer!
Christine Harvey
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 645
From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:7-11
Date:Wednesday, December 30, 2015 1:09:37 PM
Attachments:2015-12-29 7-11 Letter.pdf
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
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Item 11.a. - Page 646
From:Brent Nolan
To:brisco
Subject:101 at Brisco ramp closures
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:41:45 PM
WE LOVE IT!!! Keep them closed forever! The traffic flow is sooo....much better
through the entire area, even at Rancho Parkway.
Thanks to all involved.
Brent Nolan
Arroyo Grande, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 647
From:Kathy McGrath
To:brisco
Subject:101 closures
Date:Friday, October 23, 2015 7:47:00 AM
I live on Rodeo Drive, and it is clear that just closing the off and on ramps to 101 makes a
huge
improvement to the Brisco intersection. There isn't any reason to waste money on a
roundabout,
or any other new configuration. Just keep those ramps closed.
The ramps to 101 on Grande Avenue, Camino Mercado and Oak Park are with a mile or
so....there is NO NEED for the Brisco ramps to reopen.
HOWEVER, I noticed yesterday that the Grande Avenue 101 ramp is closed. What poor
planning!
Did Cal Trans inform you about their intent to close the ramp at this time?
It seems that any complaints the city may receive about Brisco closing are invalid due to the
closing of the Grand Avenue ramp. If the intention of closing at Brisco was to study the
traffic effects, that study is now suspect as long as the Grand Avenue ramp is closed. People
would complain about the Grand Avenue ramp closing even if Brisco was still open.
Keep the Brisco ramps closed; don't make the Brisco solution any more complicated than it is.
Kathy McGrath
Item 11.a. - Page 648
From:Barbara Stilwell
To:brisco
Subject:101 on and off ramps
Date:Tuesday, November 10, 2015 1:58:05 PM
I am still liking the "on and off ramps" closed from 101 to Brisco. I travel on Branch several
times a week and the traffic is so much better.
Perhaps Cal Trans will present a problem as far as keeping the freeway ramps permanently
closed, but I am sure the City of AG will be able to do what's right.
Get rid of the 101 ramps off Brisco!!
Barbara Stilwell
Item 11.a. - Page 649
From:Dennis & Claudine
To:brisco
Subject:101 ON/OFF RAMPS AT BRISCO
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 8:02:50 PM
Our 2 cents ...
We find it so much easy to get from one side of the 101 to the other side using Brisco with the
northbound on/off ramps closed; it is such an improvement! We are in total favor of
permanently closing those ramps; and are totally opposed to a roundabout at Rodeo Drive &
Grace Lane. We live on Grace Lane and would never have bought the house had we been
told that there would be freeway traffic dumped onto the street which is exactly what the
roundabout would do. Out of area traffic would use Grace Lane even more than they do now
to get to James Way and 227; Rodeo wouldn’t be used except by residents since they have
speed bumps and Grace Lane doesn’t. It doesn’t make sense to direct freeway traffic into
residential areas!
Because the Brisco/Branch/El Camino intersections were such a mess, we have used Oak Park,
Grand and El Camino for months to get onto and exit the freeway.
The expense of a roundabout is a waste of money; closure of the ramps makes much more
sense, especially since it reduces traffic in residential areas! We encourage you to Just keep
the on/off ramps closed! It will be interesting to hear what the traffic study indicates the
impact of the closure is.
Dennis & Claudine Lingo
Item 11.a. - Page 650
From:Brent Nolan
To:brisco
Subject:101 Ramp Closures at Brisco
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:41:45 PM
WE LOVE IT!!!!!
Item 11.a. - Page 651
From:Valerie Glahn
To:brisco
Subject:101 ramps closure
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 1:57:51 PM
I love the new configuration with those two ramps closed. Traffic flows much more smoothly.
I usually did use the north bound on ramp but now use Grand Ave or the one by Paneria
Restaurant. I urge you to make this change permanent.
Valerie Glahn
Item 11.a. - Page 652
From:Alicia Lara
To:brisco
Cc:Alicia Lara; Chuck Kass
Subject:Brief Summary of Brisco Item on Council Agenda of 2015 10-27
Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11:18:12 AM
Good Morning Royal Oaks Stakeholders:
Council Member Harmon pulled Item 8.i from the Consent section of the agenda for
discussion. Mr. Mayor encouraged folks to comment on the Brisco project at:
brisco@arroyogrande.org
Speaking against Alternate 4C, I cited many of the reasons we have all discussed, including
that it does not address congestion at Brisco, and the cost (now estimated to be well over
$20M) will never be approved by tax payers for funding. I questioned why it even had to be
an option, and why we simply couldn't look at Alternative 1 and "no build." I stated we
continue to spend money on 4C's designs, redesigns, and impacts; and we can't fund it.
Council Member Brown said he highly doubts 4C would ever be funded, called it a red herring
and stated Caltrans required the City to provide options.
I also stated our concerns regarding the timing of the lights during the temporary closure and
instances of the Brisco lane being stacked up and no room to make the left even when the
green left light does change on Branch. I also cited being at Brisco/El Camino (traveling west)
when the lights cycled twice without giving us a green light.
Mr. Mayor directed staff to look into syncing and timing of light signals. He also asked staff to
find out if the City has to have Alternative 4C on the table going forward.
After discussion, Council voted to approve Item 8.i as presented.
Council Member Guthrie is the City's representative to SLOCOG, and spoke to Brisco during
Council Comments. He said funding has become an issue, and now there is a 50/50 chance
there will even be any future funding - which is two years out. He and City staff will attend the
next meeting in November to make a presentation of the Brisco project. There has been talk
about re-prioritizing projects, and there is maximum competition for minimal funds. The
decision on funding from SLOCOG will be made in December.
Once again, many thanks to those of you that had the time to send me comments prior to the
meeting. Your input is important to this process.
As we get more information, Chuck and I will keep you apprised. Thank you.
Item 11.a. - Page 653
Alicia Lara
Item 11.a. - Page 654
From:Cindy Hahn
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco & 101 traffic study
Date:Saturday, December 19, 2015 7:24:49 AM
Greetings,
I live on south edge of the Village and have a student at Ocean View Elementary. Since the freeway ramps at Brisco
have been closed for the traffic study my drive to the school has improved significantly. I will be sad to see them re-
open in January as it has not only improved the flow under 101 on the surface streets but also reduced the incidence
of drivers wanting to exit at Brisco not moving over for cars entering 101 at Grand Ave.
One addition I would like to see is a green left turn arrow signal added to the left turn from El Camino Real on to
Brisco for the lanes heading south. Also one of the most irritating problems I had before the ramps closed was the
right turn drivers on the hill on W. Branch taking the right of way when the left turn arrow signal was green turning
from W. Branch on to Brisco. I think a right turn red arrow signal could help mitigate that issue.
Thanks,
Cindy Hahn
Item 11.a. - Page 655
From:John Anderson
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco / 101 Closures
Date:Saturday, January 09, 2016 9:34:57 AM
As a resident of the south county and a frequent user of the Highway 101, Halcyon, Brisco Rd
and W.Branch St interchange to visit the nearby shopping centers I do NOT find ANY
inconvenience with the closure of the on and off ramps. In fact I believe that traffic flow is
greatly improved in that area with the closures. The nearby on and off ramps at Grand
Avenue and Oak Park Blvd and the southbound Halcyon on-ramp to the 101 serve the area
well. If I were the King I would keep them closed.
John Anderson
Nipomo, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 656
From:Patrick Sidun
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco 101 ramps
Date:Friday, January 01, 2016 3:04:44 PM
Dear Arroyo Grande City Council Members
The closure of the 101 on and off ramps at Brisco rd has eliminated a horrible bottleneck. The closure has created a
free flowing, stress free and safer road. It is my opinion that the permanent closure of the 101 ramps is in the best
interest of the community. Please vote to make the current closure a permanent reality.
Sincerely
Patrick Sidun
Arroyo Grande Resident.
Item 11.a. - Page 657
From:Elaina Weiss
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco closure feedback
Date:Sunday, January 03, 2016 7:46:59 PM
Dear Council members,
Thank you for the opportunity to share observations and concerns with regard to this important
issue. As residents who have been struggling to get through our intersection at Oak Park and
El Camino Real multiple times per day, our family has been quite frustrated with the
congestion and impact on our commutes since the Brisco ramps closure.
With the very real threat of population and therefore commuter growth in our community
(which no one can truly anticipate), we are very concerned about our decreased quality of life
with a much more severe impact on the Oak Park and El Camino intersections as well as the
impacts at Grand Avenue as the high school traffic is already very stressed on this road and
also at the Fair Oaks ramp.
Also, we are very concerned about safety as it relates to emergency vehicle access which
serves our family and neighbors in crisis and the timeliness of response given the congestion
at this time, and given anticipated future growth should a permanent ramp closure at Brisco
become a real option.
Cost is also very important to consider and as taxpayers we really hope you will do the right
thing and reopen the ramps and not burden us with what could become irresponsibly
expensive in this current economy. Once you have collected the necessary data through this
temporary closure (which will no doubt prove that the ramp closure impact in fact comes at
far too great a reduction/cost to our communities quality of life) the council must take notice
for which traffic is unnecessarily severe at neighboring ramps and connecting streets.
Once again, thank you for this opportunity. Further, it is my hope that others will be fortunate
enough to obtain information with regard to this email resource in order to provide this
council input as well.
Sincerely,
Elaina Weiss
Item 11.a. - Page 658
From:Bob Hess
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Closure
Date:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 1:52:43 PM
I would like to express my satisfaction with the temporary closure of the Brisco on and off ramps. Traffic is
flowing smoothly thru the underpass with little or no backups. As a resident that used the Brisco ramps
almost daily, I have been very satisfied with entering northbound 101 at Camino Mercado and exiting
northbound 101 at Grand Avenue. The only negative comment I have is that it appears that the protected
left turn (green arrow) from West Branch to Brisco is not working or not working consistently and this
causes a problem at times for people trying to make the turn.
This is a great test of option 1, but not a good test of option 4a which would reverse one lane thru the
underpass and add a round about at the end of Rodeo Drive. Option 4a would not solve the traffic
issues and in fact would create new ones. and cost more than the city can afford to spend on this issue.
The round about money could be better spent on other road or infrastructure improvements in the city.
Other than the no build option, I believe that option 1 is the best choice for the city to make. Enough time
and money has been spent on this issue. I compliment the current administration for running a real test
for a sufficient time to get meaningful results and soliciting resident feed back.
Respectfully.
Robert Hess
Item 11.a. - Page 659
From:Janice Reid
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco closure
Date:Saturday, December 26, 2015 3:01:16 PM
It is inconvenient to have the Brisco on ramp closed. Could we try opening the on ramp and keeping the exit closed?
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Item 11.a. - Page 660
From:Sue O"sullivan
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Closure
Date:Wednesday, December 16, 2015 7:34:18 AM
Dear Mayor Hill, Arroyo Grande City Council Members and City Manager,
What a difference the temporary Brisco Road closures have made! Our family home
is on Grace Lane just above the closures. We have four drivers in our family and we
have all noticed how the congestion of Brisco Road has ceased since the barriers
have been installed to the freeway on and off ramps. Typically, prior to the ramps, we
would have to sit through two or three stop light changes just to get through the
intersection and freeway underpass. Now the traffic flows freely with no additional
wait time.
We have listened to the proposal for the multi-million dollar installation of a
roundabout in place of the closures and I can not think of a more ineffective, useless
and senseless way to spend the city's money. Not only are roundabouts confusing
and awkward when in place, we are currently using a temporary solution that works.
To make the temporary Brisco Road closure permanent and attractive would cost
very little compared to the millions it would cost to build an awkward circle that would
dump traffic into residential neighborhoods and a school zone.
In addition we have noticed less commuter traffic traveling through our neighborhood
at a high rate of speed as they zoom to the freeway. We would have to assume they
are taking alternate routes to get to the other nearby on ramps.
Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the meeting on December 17 to voice our
opinion to keep the Brisco Road closure in place, as we will be out of town. So
please accept this letter as our family's vote to keep the Brisco Road project moving
forward as a permanent and cost effective solution.
Thank you,
Rob and Sue O'Sullivan & Family
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 661
From:Heather Jensen
To:brisco
Subject:brisco closure
Date:Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:36:42 AM
Good Morning,
My family and friends love the Brisco closure. We all hope it is permanent. It appears to work
beautifully. We do not need another on/off ramp….just use what we already have. The closure is so
much safer and easy to understand the lane alignments. Please keep it closed and no new ramps.
Heather Jensen
Item 11.a. - Page 662
From:Yahoo!
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco closure
Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2015 10:53:09 AM
The closures at Brisco are a terrible idea. While I appreciate the city council's attempt to ease minor traffic issues
this action has worsened traffic around the closed on-ramp. I see a much needed intermediate solution by installing
smart" light controls. Longterm, more lanes are needed through the underpass and only the northbound on-ramp
should be there.
Chase Reynolds
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Item 11.a. - Page 663
From:Randy Tognazzini
To:brisco; Dianne Thompson; Jim Hill; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon; Tim Brown; Kristen Barneich
Subject:Brisco Closures
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:34:00 AM
Attention: Honorable Mayor Hill, Council Members and AG City Manager:
Our home is . I travel to Santa Maria every day for work and other business. My
wife also travels both north and south on a regular basis. We are thrilled with the current set up at
Brisco! Please do not change this as it is one of the smartest modifications that could have been
accomplished to solve the traffic load at that underpass.
We have changed the routes we use and found them to be better than the way Brisco was
previously set up. It would be a mistake to go back to the old system and of course, it would be a
bigger mistake to spend in excess of $24 million to accomplish nothing with the proposed round-
about.
Thank you for your due diligence and your working relationship with Caltrans.
Randy
Randall Tognazzini
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 664
From:Theresa Schultz
To:brisco; Dianne Thompson; Jim Hill; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon; Tim Brown; Kristen Barneich
Subject:Brisco Closures
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:34:41 AM
Dear Arroyo Grande City Council Members,
cc: Arroyo Grande City Manager
This is to notice you that our household is in favor of permanently closing the northbound on ramp and off
ramp at Brisco Rd. and Highway 101.
For thirty years my husband and I have lived in three different homes on both sides of Highway 101,
within a one mile radius of the Brisco Rd underpass. We have obviously seen vast changes in traffic
patterns over those three decades.
Traveling in the Brisco/Hwy 101 vicinity has been a nightmare for many years. Now with the closure of the
freeway ramps there is flow under the freeway that allows for emergency vehicles and drivers to get from
one side of the freeway to the other safely and quickly. My husband and I commute to Santa Maria and
San Luis Obispo, and utilize the on and off ramp alternatives with minimal extra effort.
We applaud the city's temporary closure for traffic flow analysis and ask that Council recommend Cal
Trans permanently close the northbound ramps at Brisco Rd.
Thank you,
Richard and Theresa Schultz
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 665
From:Pat Prince
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco exchange
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 10:44:02 AM
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To whom it may concern:
I love the new traffic flow in the Brisco interchange, now that the ramps for the
Freeway are closed off. Traffic used to come to a standstill at certain times of day
in that area, and now it flows nicely.
Please consider keeping this as a permanent set up!
Sincerely,
Pat Prince
Item 11.a. - Page 666
From:James
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco exchange
Date:Thursday, October 29, 2015 9:14:47 PM
As a native, born, raised and living in Arroyo Grande, I want to give my input on the Brisco exchange
now that it has been closed for a while. Living on the south side of the 101 in AG, we frequent
Trader Joe’s, Office Depot, Marshall’s, etc. With the ramps closed, it has been great traveling back
and forth under the freeway. I would love to see these ramps remain closed. With other north and
southbound ramps so close, I don’t see this as a huge loss. I suppose those in the Rancho Grande
area and St. Pat’s parents using these on/off ramps prefer these conveniences but I think we have
to look at the percentages of people going back and forth underneath the bridge that are now
better off. Having to go less than half a mile to get on or off the freeway does not seem like a big
loss compared to what is gained eradicating the daily clutter of the current exchange. Just one local
family’s opinion.
Thanks!
James
modelhom
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Item 11.a. - Page 667
From:Debra
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco exit
Date:Monday, November 09, 2015 9:15:01 PM
I hope whatever you do, the design needs to be reconsidered i. Exchange for a better plan, as the design of that one
was not thought out. It was more like, "hurry just get it done" with no consideration to the flow of traffic, the
congestion it has especially at certain times of day. Find a new on ramp somewhere else, or just let them get on the
one further down the way.
Sincerely,
Debra
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Item 11.a. - Page 668
From:Raymond Enns
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco freeway closure
Date:Thursday, December 31, 2015 9:11:35 AM
My name is Raymond Enns. I live on Andre Dr, AG in La Jollas sub division. I am very pleased with the
change to the Brisco/Halcyon to Branch exchange. I fully support this change as a permanent
solution to what was a traffic log jam. The change is a great improvement to what used to be a real
mess.
Thank you
Ray Enns
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Item 11.a. - Page 669
From:Al Prince
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco freeway entrance/exit closures
Date:Friday, October 16, 2015 11:28:55 AM
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The closure of both the off and on ramps at Brisco has improved
traffic flow considerably.
I hope you will consider keeping them closed as the traffic since
the opening of the Wal-Mart complex has been awful.
Too, there is a north-bound off ramp just before Brisco and an on
ramp just past the Wal-Mart complex; hence, it should not
inconvenience freeway traffic.
Again, I sincerely hope you will consider this a permanent move.
Thank you for your consideration and for inviting comments.
Sincerely,
Alan D Prince
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Item 11.a. - Page 670
From:Barbara Brown
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco freeway entrance/exit
Date:Tuesday, October 13, 2015 7:19:27 PM
I am extremely pleased with the closure of the north bound exit and entrance at
Brisco. If I need to enter or exit the 101, I use either the Grand or Oak Park
entrances and exits. It really is not a big inconvenience to me. I do a lot of
driving that takes me under the 101 at Brisco. It is no longer the bottleneck
that it always was when the freeway exit and entrance were open.
I read about the possible alternatives if the Brisco exit and entrance were
permanently closed. I would strongly discourage the building of a round-about.
I personally feel that round-abouts are very dangerous. Many drivers really
don't use them properly. I would much prefer the alterations to the Grand and
Oak Park entrances and exits that were listed on the newspaper.
Thank you,
-- Barb
Item 11.a. - Page 671
From:Linda Clarke
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco freeway exits
Date:Friday, November 06, 2015 1:59:30 PM
I am very happy now that the exit and entrance has been closed. Traffic moves very well and is not backed up for
miles/hours.
Keep them closed!
Linda Clarke
Arroyo Grande
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Item 11.a. - Page 672
From:Pam
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco freeway on and ramp
Date:Saturday, December 26, 2015 7:32:46 PM
Please reopen the freeway on and off ramp.
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Item 11.a. - Page 673
From:Arnet
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Freeway Ramp Closure
Date:Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:29:37 AM
It has been a huge improvement having the ramps closed during the trial study period. The traffic congestion has
been virtually eliminated, resulting in less wasted time and pollution from idling cars. We have noticed that much
of the traffic has been diverted to the Grand Ave. ramps, which is where it should be, on more commercial streets.
This is the right thing to do, and we hope your findings will continue to support diverting the traffic away from
Brisco.
Respectfully,
Mark and Cindy Arnet
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 674
From:Judi Kodaj
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco idea
Date:Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2:21:17 PM
If you make the decision to close the Brisco on ramp, I feel you should keep the south bound freeway off ramp at
Brisco open. This would not impact the Brisco confusion or traffic congestion. Plus it would be a shame to waste
tax payers money by closing everything at Brisco.
Jk
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Item 11.a. - Page 675
From:Mary King
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco interchange is working
Date:Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:27:59 AM
Dear AG planners,
When I first heard of your plan to close the Brisco freeway onramp for a traffic study, I groaned. I was so wrong! I
can't believe how effective one closure can be on the flow of an otherwise messy traffic area. No longer do I get
cutoff by a driver who is unfamiliar with the unusual lane arrangement and, more importantly, no longer do I get
stuck in traffic on Branch Street while attempting to return home from what should be a quick trip to the store. I
would often avoid the area knowing I faced a wait of 2-3 light cycles just to make a right on to Brisco Road from
Branch Street. Now I often drive right through without even waiting through a single traffic light.
As far as the inconvenience of not having an onramp at this location, I would have to say it is also an effective
change. There are two alternate onramps to choose from within a short stretch and I need only remind myself to
plan my route accordingly. Now that I think about it, the onramp at Brisco was tricky--hard to reach a safe merging
speed while avoiding those in the slow lane attempting to exit on the quickly approaching offramp.
I hope that your traffic study arrives at the same conclusions as I have and makes the closure permanent. I look
forward to a holiday season where I don't have to plan on spending additional time stuck in traffic.
Regards,
Mary King
Item 11.a. - Page 676
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Interchange Options
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 2:53:03 PM
I have lived on Rodeo Drive in Arroyo Grande for 13 years.
Regarding the Brisco Interchange options, I would like to add my voice to those against the
roundabout option.
The fact that a high school is right across the street will be dangerous for the teenage students,
and the many parents who drop off and pick up their children. It would also greatly increase
traffic on Rodeo Drive - a quite residential neighborhood.
The temporary closure of the northbound onramp at Brisco appears to be a simple and
adequate solution. This is definitely the most cost-effective option, and mitigates the traffic
congestion at this busy exchange.
Please do not even consider the roundabout option. It would be a disaster for the high school
students and their parents, and increase traffic in ours and surrounding neighborhoods.
We will be watching your vote closely.
Thank you.
Russ De Angelo
Item 11.a. - Page 677
From:Stephen J. Russ
To:brisco; Jim Hill; Barbara Harmon; Jim Guthrie; Tim Brown; Kristen Barneich
Subject:Brisco interchange relocation
Date:Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5:14:23 PM
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council and Planning Staff of the City of Arroyo
Grande:
Having grown up in Arroyo Grande in the '90s and early '00s and returning here several years
ago, I have taken some interest in the discussion of the Brisco/101/Branch interchange.
I am sure much effort has been made to reach the two options presented to us, "1st
Alternative" and "2nd Alternative." I understand that there were other alternatives which were
eliminated, and perhaps what I am about to propose has already been discussed. However, I
urge you to seriously consider my suggestion and make an effort to implement something like
it.
Although it is likely that either "Alternative" is preferable to the existing interchange, I am not
satisfied with either option.
Alternative 1 eliminates an access point to and from the freeway--an asset which the City
would lose and never recover again in the future--while increasing traffic on surface roads
(for example to reach the Trader Joe's region and Brisco Rd).
Alternative 2 moves the existing access point to and from the freeway to a location which is
quite close to the existing Grand Ave offramp/onramp, adds traffic to the Grace Lane region
which was not previously intended and for which there is lacking existing infrastructure, and
is quite expensive.
I propose that another option be considered: Relocate the freeway offramp/onramp from
Brisco Road to the Rancho Parkway/Branch St. intersection.
This intersection already has traffic lights, and it would allow motorists to easily access the
Trader Joe's and Office Max shopping center areas. This location is not too close to either the
Oak Park or Grand Ave exits, and it is close enough to the Brisco Rd underpass that access to
and from the west side of the freeway is readily available. The intersection would be designed
much like the Oak Park exit at Camino Mercado which similarly has a close juxtaposition
with Branch St. and the freeway. There is an elevation of Branch St. at this location which
could either be regraded to reduce this elevation or kept to help with deceleration and
acceleration in the offramp/onramp. (As a similarity, I think the offramp would resemble the
NB 101 Santa Rosa offramp in SLO which similarly has a rise in elevation followed by a
sharp turn.)
In short, I believe my proposal of a freeway interchange at the Rancho Pkwy/Branch St.
intersection would reduce congestion on surface roads while making best use of existing
infrastructure.
I strongly urge you to please consider this fresh alternative. I am undecided between the other
proposals because each is quite unsatisfactory in its own way.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Russ
Item 11.a. - Page 678
From:Keely Sanchez
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco interchange
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:03:45 PM
I think it's working out great! I rarely am in backed up traffic anymore. Traffic moves quickly thru the underpass!
Keely
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Item 11.a. - Page 679
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Interchange
Date:Thursday, October 29, 2015 11:48:52 AM
To Whom It May Concern:
I have lived on Rodeo Drive in beautiful Arroyo Grande for over 13 years.
I wish voice my opinion regarding the Brisco interchange:
The temporary closure of the northbound onramp at Brisco appears to be a simple and
adequate solution. This is definitely the most cost-effective option, and mitigates the traffic
congestion at this busy exchange.
It's a pleasure to live is a community where my opinions are listened to and considered.
Thank you.
Russ De Angelo
Item 11.a. - Page 680
From:Alice Cook
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Interchange
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 8:02:49 PM
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the Highway 101 off and on
ramps closed at the Brisco Interchange. All of the traffic problems that we local
drivers were experiencing there are gone!!! I have to cross under the Brisco
overpass several times a day and the new arrangement is a huge improvement.
There is absolutely no need to re-open the closed ramps!!!!
Thank you, Alice Cook
Item 11.a. - Page 681
From:Sandra Mason
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco interchange
Date:Wednesday, December 16, 2015 11:20:11 AM
I will be unable to attend the meeting on Dec 17th, however I support the item on the agenda that
the closure of the the north bound on/off ramps be extended to July 2016.
It has been such a relief to be able to go through the interchange freely the last few months,
although the on ramp at Camino Mercado can get backed up-it seems worth it.
Sandra Mason
Arroyo Grande Resident
Item 11.a. - Page 682
From:Colin wigglesworth
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Interchange
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 2:53:00 PM
No build and no roundabout.
I like the current ramps closure.
Thank you.
Regards
Colin Wigglesworth
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Item 11.a. - Page 683
From:Jim McGrath
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco intersection
Date:Monday, November 16, 2015 4:10:55 PM
The traffic flows 300 percent better! Leave It like it is! There are freeway on/off ramps less the a 1/4 mile away!
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Item 11.a. - Page 684
From:Alicia Lara
To:brisco; Alicia Lara
Subject:Brisco November 2015 Update
Date:Saturday, December 05, 2015 3:17:48 PM
Hi Folks: Not a lot of "new" news to report; a quick update:
Chuck and Alicia met with the City representatives on November 5, 2015
Those also in attendance were:
Jim Hill – Mayor
Jim Gutherie – Councilman
Dianne Thompson – City Manager
Teresa McClish – Director of Community Development
Matt Horn – City Engineer
Matt Downing – Associate Engineer
Paul Karp – St. Pat’s
Maureen Holterman – St. Pat’s
Discussion included:
The temporary Brisco closure, which to date had received 67% positive
feedback; 19% negative, and 14% to do something else
Current total cost of projects: Alternative 1 - $13M; and Alternative 4C - $23M
Not including “staff costs” … $2.1M spent to date
SLOCOG funding meeting originally scheduled for December 3, has been
rescheduled to December 16 - they will reprioritize which projects are funded
($6M was “earmarked" for Brisco; however, funding resources have been
depleted until 2017)
The Draft Project Report is expected to be complete in February/March 2016
Public Review of Environmental documents May/June 2016
City staff will be creating a FAQ sheet to post on the City website regarding this
project; it will also include a timeline with milestone dates, project phasing, and
an estimated future timeline.
Best Regards,
Alicia and Chuck
Item 11.a. - Page 685
From:Eric Bradley
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco off ramp closure
Date:Saturday, November 14, 2015 11:59:33 AM
We love it! Please don't re-open the on and off ramps. It is great the way it is! Too much traffic the other way
Thank you
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Item 11.a. - Page 686
From:Gay Spencer
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco off ramp
Date:Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:36:10 PM
Hello & thank you for reading our request regarding Brisco off ramp.
This is to notice you that our household is in favor of permanently closing the northbound on ramp and off
ramp at Brisco Rd. and Highway 101.
We live on Grace Lane and we've noticed a big improvement getting under the Brisco bridge and having
it safer for our two kids that now drive.
We would like to to remain closed and just allow us all to use the on & off ramps that are already in place.
Thank you for your time, Gay-Yvette Spencer
Household members that drive:
Robert Spencer
Gay Spencer
Lisa Spencer
Tristan Spencer
Dennis Steinke
Proud member of Rotary de Tolosa of
San Luis Obispo
Item 11.a. - Page 687
From:Carl Hassler
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco on/off ramp closure
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2015 7:37:06 AM
While the traffic can be slow getting through the interchange at several times during the day, it
is situation we can live with, when the alternatives cost the city upwards of 2 million dollars.
I know it is budgeted to closer to 1.5 million, but we are already talking of using a portion of
the construction funds for the study. If studies have cost overruns, you can bet the
construction will have overruns as well.
My position is:
1) DO NOTHING!
2) if you must build, please do NOT build a roundabout.
Carl Hassler
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 688
From:Suzy Green
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco onramp
Date:Friday, November 20, 2015 8:54:17 AM
We use it all the time!!! Why on earth have you shut it down??? It's just causing a lot of traffic at the other on ramps
and off ramps.
Suzy Green
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Item 11.a. - Page 689
From:Corynn Wolfe
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco project
Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2015 8:33:35 AM
Good morning,
I am not aware of all of the plans regarding the Brisco exit, however I believe this exit
alleviates some of the traffic from the main streets, Oak Park and Grande. The exit that we are
now using to detour to the 101 northbound would be an exit to consider doing without if that
is your goal.
Thank you,
Corynn Wolfe
AG Resident
Item 11.a. - Page 690
From:Michael Cross
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramp closure feedback
Date:Monday, January 11, 2016 5:36:17 PM
You request feedback on the test closure of the Brisco freeway ramps: here is mine.
I find it much easier to drive on these roads with the test closure - the traffic flow on the
surface streets is much better. i think there are sufficient on and off ramps nearby, so that the
closure is not a big problem for freeway drivers. I also cycle through the intersections quite
often, both along W. Branch Street and under the freeway and it is now much safer without
the long lines of often frustrated drivers. Brisco with the closed ramps provides a nice safe
street for a cyclist to cross the 101 freeway, linking Arroyo Grande with Grover and Pismo
Beach, without getting tangled up with motorists entering or leaving the freeway.
Michael Cross (Arroyo Grande resident)
Item 11.a. - Page 691
From:Paul Sill
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramp closure
Date:Thursday, December 24, 2015 7:50:45 AM
I implore you to consider a middle solution to the ramp closure at Brisco and 101.
The study done some 8-10 years ago now only closed the northbound off ramp,
leaving the on ramp open. This solution allowed 101 access without the congestion
that existed with the off ramp in use. The light situation became extremely easy to
manage and if I recall, enabled one of the lights to be eliminated.
Please consider leaving the northbound on ramp open while permanently closing the
northbound OFF ramp, the source of the massive and infuriating congestion.
Thank you.
Paul Sill
Item 11.a. - Page 692
From:Paul Sill
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramp closure
Date:Sunday, December 27, 2015 8:07:54 AM
Since the ramps will now be closed until July, I'd suggest that a part of the study
include reopening the northbound ON ramp to see what traffic changes occur. The
previous study, years ago was just this and worked extremely well.
With these two versions studied in the same time period it should provide enough
information about whether to close both ramps or only one. Additional ramps are
NOT needed! If you want to spend money, fix the 101/El Campo intersection
with a bona fide on/off ramp before people are killed!
Thank you.
Paul Sill
Item 11.a. - Page 693
From:Wayne Cook
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramp closure
Date:Wednesday, January 13, 2016 9:38:37 AM
Greetings!
I thought I'd throw my thoughts into the mix and say that I'm fine for northbound Brisco Road
ramp closure to be made permanent. It is slightly less convenient for us to use the Oak Park
northbound ramp but I feel like that is a small price to pay in order to save the multi millions
of dollars (not to mention the several years hassle for drivers) required to reconstruct that
overpass/intersection. My only real concern is the continuing degradation of Oak Park Blvd
itself south of 101. I feel like the road conditions will begin contributing to damage to cars
using the road if something isn't done sometime soon.
Thanks for listening!
Harlin Cook
AG
Item 11.a. - Page 694
From:Terri Oberti
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Ramp Closure
Date:Friday, February 05, 2016 7:17:20 PM
To Whom It May Concern,
I have never experienced so many weekly accidents due to traffic on the 101. I believe we need to keep the Brisco
ramp open. The only changes that should be made are detailed signs for the 101 & Branch Rd under the overpass
where out of town people get confused.
Let's get back to having an important on & off ramp in working order with minimal costs to support it!
Thanks for listening,
Terri Oberti
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Item 11.a. - Page 695
From:Wendy Sutter
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Ramp Closures
Date:Friday, October 30, 2015 6:08:58 PM
City of Arroyo Grande,
The closures of the ramps at Brisco Road are a fantastic idea. The traffic moves
much more smoothly through that area. The light sequence has always been a
problem when the ramps were open. It continues to be a problem as well. The other
day, the light at Brisco and El Camino Real only let two cars through (when people
were trying to go straight up Brisco toward Grand Avenue/left towards Elm/right
towards Oak Park). If someone could make the lights more efficient, the Brisco
interchange would be even better.
Thank you for your time.
Wendy Sutter
Item 11.a. - Page 696
From:
To:brisco
Subject:brisco ramp feedback
Date:Friday, January 01, 2016 9:34:01 AM
thank you for requesting comments on this from the public. I believe the ramp should be closed, however, you may
need to study the impact from the closing on the next ramp north. I have noticed that ramp area is now much more
congested. So, you might be closing one ramp and creating a problem with the next ramp. if you close the brisco
ramp, therefore, you may need to consider widening the next ramp north. thank you for listening. rosemary
cochran, pismo beach.
Item 11.a. - Page 697
From:Darlene Couse
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Ramp
Date:Friday, October 23, 2015 3:19:37 PM
Please keep the ramps closed. The traffic is moving so much better on Grand since
the closure
Item 11.a. - Page 698
From:Linda dahlgren
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramp
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:10:01 PM
Great idea to close ramp. Since it is so close to Grand and Oak Park ramps, there should be
little or no impact on businesses. The closing should also provide a little relief for the traffic
congestion there.
Linda Dahlgren
Item 11.a. - Page 699
From:Linda
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco ramps
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 4:30:52 PM
I wish to again state a request for continued closure of the Brisco ramps. Traffic is no longer congested at that site
and other on and off ramps nearby do not seem to have any additional problems. Why spend money unnecessarily?
Linda Dahlgren
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Item 11.a. - Page 700
From:Lucio & Lupe Acosta
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd Closesure
Date:Friday, December 11, 2015 5:39:26 AM
We’ve lived on Rodeo Drive every since the track was developed so over the years we’ve seen the added traffic and
congestion at the location increase over the last 20+ years.
We are retirees now and have been for 10 years and have been using this location at all hours of the day 7 days a
week on more than I care to think about. Every since the on ramps and off ramps have been closed the traffic is
minimal and a non issue, getting to our home on Rodeo Drive is also a not any problem, we take Grand Ave or
Camino Real Exits coming from the South and the normal southbound exits from Pismo or on AG from the North
without any added problems or issues.
This has been and we hope it continue to be the solution that has remedied the problems that existed when both on
and off exists were in place. Please consider making this a permanent resolution it would less costly to just
eliminate both ramps for good. Many of the residents I’ve spoken to have also agreed that this is no longer a traffic
nightmare as before.
Sincerely,
Lou & Lupe Acosta
Item 11.a. - Page 701
From:Naccarati
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd closure
Date:Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:21:36 AM
As residents of Arroyo Grande who use the Brisco Rd interchange on a daily basis, we would like to include our
support for the permanent closure of the Brisco Rd freeway on and off ramps. The traffic has been greatly improved
by the temporary closure. While it is a little more difficult to get on and off the freeway from our home, the
inconvenience is well worth the traffic congestion relief. We do not support spending millions of taxpayer dollars to
create a non-proven option that includes a round-about.
Please consider the temporary closure as a permanent solution.
Sincerely,
David and Sharon Naccarati
Arroyo Grande, Ca
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Item 11.a. - Page 702
From:Pattie Other
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd closure
Date:Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:15:07 PM
It is so frustrating to have Brisco Rd closed especially when you drive from the south. To get to places that would be
an easy access from Brisco is so inconvenient and time consuming. It also has to effect the businesses up by Trader
Joe's. I will actually go to Santa Maria than to Arroyo from Nipomo if I need to go to Trader Joe's or any of the
businesses u in that area. It also makes it longer to get to my elderly mother's home to not be able to use Brisco. If
she ever has an emergency and I need to get to her right away, it takes me an extra 7 to 10 min. to get to her house
by not being able to use Brisco exit. Please do not make this a permanent closure. It as not a good idea and it is a
waste of my tax payer money to have the on and off ramp closed when thy are there, in good shape and already paid
for.
I was extremely disappointed today when I came up from the south and found it still closed. I know many people
who are saying the same thing but will not be bothered to e mail you about it. Please note this is not a positive
choice and many are beginning to think we may need a change in decision makers if this type of decisions continue.
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Item 11.a. - Page 703
From:Lynnette Borgman
To:brisco
Cc:Bill Borgman
Subject:Brisco Rd Interchange
Date:Thursday, October 29, 2015 1:34:22 PM
We live in the immediate neighborhood of Brisco Road and West Branch St and
therefore have constant opportunity to frequent that interchange, both by vehicle and
on foot. We feel that the temporary closure of the HW 101 on and off ramps at this
intersection has greatly improved the flow of traffic and we would like to see these
closures remain in place.
Sincerely,
Bill and Lynnette Borgman
Item 11.a. - Page 704
From:RMR Betita
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd. closure
Date:Saturday, November 07, 2015 1:41:13 PM
In my opinion, the closure is making a huge difference and making a
positive impact. Thank you.
Marcy Betita
Item 11.a. - Page 705
From:Jim Fry
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd. Interchange
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 5:33:18 AM
I just want to say that closing the on and off ramps has made driving through the area much better. I hope it becomes a permanent fix.
Item 11.a. - Page 706
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco rd
Date:Wednesday, November 04, 2015 4:55:12 PM
I like the closure of the freeway ramps at the Brisco Road mess. It is much easier to shop at
trader joe's and the library etc. Keep the ramps closed. Thanks Shirley Gibson
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Item 11.a. - Page 707
From:Matthew Filip
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Rd/Hwy 101 Improvement
Date:Friday, November 06, 2015 9:07:03 AM
To Whom It May Concern,
The recent road modifications at Brisco Rd/Hwy 101 are an absolute improvement. This effort has
been performed once before and now is the time to make this permanent.
As a resident in the Rancho Grande neighborhood this modification makes perfect sense. Building a
new on/off ramp for Hwy 101 nearby would be a waste of taxpayers dollars as it is NOT needed.
Please stop changing this roadway improvement back to it’s original configuration. Traffic now flows
very well in this area and modifications should be considered completed.
Thank you.
Matthew J. Filip
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Item 11.a. - Page 708
From:Ed Clerkin
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco road 101 closures
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 6:46:15 AM
I believe that closing 101 @ Brisco has significantly improved traffic flow up to the Walmart center and I would
support a permanent closure. I see that there are several traffic counters across several streets to figure out the
volume of traffic. Hopefully, caltrans can figure out which proposed 101 entrance/exit onto west branch would
make the most sense.
Ed
Item 11.a. - Page 709
From:Arthur Salcido
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road at U.S.101 interchange
Date:Tuesday, September 29, 2015 11:40:05 AM
Close all freeway ramps and use Brisco Road as a throughfare, no freeway access.
Move on/off freeway access south to Rodeo Drive and West Branch Street.
Was thinking about Rancho Parkway and West Branch Street to access freeway but already
access to the north at Camino Mercado.
Arthur Salcido
Nipomo, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 710
From:Natalie Beller
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco road changes
Date:Wednesday, November 04, 2015 8:52:23 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
I like the freeway entrance and exits closed on Brisco. Please keep the changes.
Sincerely,
Natalie Beller
Arroyo Grande, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 711
From:joe/carol
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road changes
Date:Sunday, November 29, 2015 10:17:24 AM
We live on the Mesa and, of course, use the Brisco Road almost all
the time when travelling north on Hwy 101 or to get to Arroyo
Grande shopping areas and the local gym. We find that the
changes that have been made are actually working out very well
once we figured out which routes we should take. My husband
and I feel that the best part is not having to wait in traffic at all
the stop lights under the Brisco bridge--traffic flows so much
better in this area and makes much better sense. The on/off
ramps in that one area were just crazy. It seems like you are
going in the right direction to make this a better intersection.
Even if you are not ready to make a final decision on the two
alternatives, we are hoping that you keep everything as it is now
and don't (please!) return to the old way. We think the first
alternative is the way to go. Now, if only you could do something
about the Fair Oaks/Grand Ave on/off ramps colliding into each
other, that would be great, too!
Thank you for all your efforts in making AG a great place.
Carol & Joseph Lorenzini
Item 11.a. - Page 712
From:Barbara Stilwell
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco road changes
Date:Wednesday, October 07, 2015 5:28:35 PM
Hi there.
I want to tell you that closing the on and off ramps at Brisco Road has been a great
idea.....what took you so long??
I travel to the AG library twice a week and have noted the improved traffic flow on Branch
and Brisco. I am sure that Grand, Mercado and Oak Park will show some heavier traffic, but
drivers will adjust and find their best routes.
I do think the Grand Ave. overpass should be left alone and putting a (so called) turnaround at
Rodeo is a bad idea as well. It is too close to the school.
So my thoughts are to just leave things as they are now - with both on and off ramps at Brisco
closed.
Thank you for listening.
Barbara Stilwell
Item 11.a. - Page 713
From:John Durant
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Closure
Date:Saturday, December 19, 2015 4:08:48 AM
It my thought that the Brisco Road Closure has been a win/win for the people who live in our area. You can get
through this interchange much faster now. Good work!
Shirley Durant
Arroyo Grande, Ca
93420
Item 11.a. - Page 714
From:Linda Peterson
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Closure
Date:Tuesday, November 03, 2015 7:50:10 AM
Hi,
I'd like to submit my input regarding the closure of Brisco road. I didn't think I would like it at first due to the
inconvenience. However, functionally, it has proven MUCH better and is A LOT less confusing - making it much
safer.. Even my mother, who visits from the valley has commented on how much better the traffic flows and how
much less confusion there is.
I vote to keep it this way until a safer, less confusing, more efficient resolution can be created.
Thank you,
Linda Peterson
Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 715
From:Cindy Doll
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road comment
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 2:23:07 PM
Per your sign you posted near the Brisco Road construction to send comments to this email address,
I have a comment about that road. The attached photo is heading north on Brisco Road toward
Hwy 101 and you can see Brisco Lumber on the left. In my 30+ years of living here, as long as that
Road has been striped in the current manner it’s striped, the danger you’re creating for pedestrians
& bicyclists has never made sense to me. When cars are driving north on Brisco Road and the
double yellow lines shove drivers close to the cemetery fence, it’s extremely dangerous for those
walking or riding bikes on that northbound side of the road. (Even if they’re not supposed to use
that side of the Road, they’re doing it every day.) And if someone is driving a large SUV or large
truck, it’s exceedingly more dangerous for the pedestrians. The danger to pedestrians is far more
important to resolve, than the need to have the yellow lines shove traffic to the far right side of that
Road. Please re-paint those stripes and minimize the danger for people. Thank you
Cindy Doll
Item 11.a. - Page 716
From:p wiley
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road exits
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 6:59:21 AM
It is terribly annoying to have those exits and on ramps closed! I need to use them
regularly and to have to go around from the other exits is just a total pain in the butt.
It was bad enough to not be able to go on to the freeway right there south bound but
now to not be able to go north bound makes it ridiculous for me. To see the ramps
just sitting there unused is frustrating. Also it does not eliminate traffic problems, it
just moves them to the other on and off ramps AND makes those on and off ramps
worse due to more cars. It adds time to my drive when coming to that part of AG and
makes me have to add to a part of town traffic because I have to drive around to my
destination. I am sorry but who ever thought this plan up was not thinking. It was ill
conceived. Please stop this "experiment" and open those ramps back up asap!
Item 11.a. - Page 717
From:Larry Herbst
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Interchange Feedback
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 8:30:26 AM
Jim H. and Jim G. - I am an AG resident living in Rancho Grande community just off Rancho
Parkway for the past 4 years. Brisco Rd/Halcyon is the closest and most "convenient" 101 exit
for me to use. Its only 2 days into your experiment and I have some immediate feedback for
you.
Vehicles crossing under the 101 overpass on Brisco cannot help being confused over the
changes made this week. To wit - before the change, vehicles turning left onto the 101N on-
ramp used the left lane for the most-part. Exception being confused drivers who intend to
turn left onto W. Branch and can't figure out the proper lane (right) in order to do that.
Drivers intending to turn either left or roght onto W. Branch used the right lane.
With this "temporary change", drivers can only turn left or right onto W. Branch. Intuitively
obvious if one is intending to turn right onto W. Branch to be in the right lane. But the
confusion and certainly a scenario for many accidents during the next two months is when
drivers are going to turn left. There are no lane markings to guide drivers. Some who intend
to continue straight on W. Branch after passing through the Rancho Parkway intersection will
be in the left lane on Brisco and some will be in the right. Since there are two lanes
proceeding north on W. Branch, which lane do those drivers target ? Might be either one.
Drivers who intend to turn right onto Rancho Parkway to enter the Walmart or Trader Joe's
shopping centers (a majority in my experience) will also either be in the left or right lane on
Brisco.
So the end result is cars turning left weaving to either northbound lanes of W. Branch to
continue north or weaving between the lanes intending to turn right onto Rancho Parkway. I
am aghast that traffic engineers did not envision this and have some lane markings, signs, etc
to help direct traffic.
A possible solution. Since this is temporary, painted lane markers would only have to be
remarked after this experiment. It seems you could install rubber lane dividers between the
lanes starting near the Brisco Rd and El Camino Real and continuing through the W. Branch
intersection, but allowing traffic to proceed through southbound on W. Branch towards the
village. I'm no competent traffic engineer, but you have shown you don't have one either at
this point. Very short-sighted and not well planned in my view.
I must add, 10 weeks to have traffic patterns emerge is way overkill. 90% of us will adjust in a
day or two using Traffic Way, Grand Ave or Oak Park for northbound exits. The other 10% are
not capable of making the adjustment and the other 9.5 weeks won't help them.
Item 11.a. - Page 718
Larry Herbst
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 719
From:Jack Rhodes
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Interchange
Date:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 12:49:35 PM
Thank you for inviting feedback on the Brisco Interchange.
As an area resident who uses the interchange on a daily basis, I strongly favor permanent closure of the northbound
on- and off-ramps, combined with the proposed related improvements. The experimental closures have
demonstrated a dramatic improvement in traffic flow through the interchange. From my perspective, the
inconvenience of using alternative northbound ramps is offset by improved conditions at the interchange. I initially
was skeptical about the closures, but now see how well it is working. My only concern is whether the closures have
had a significantly adverse effect on area businesses.
Thanks again. I look forward to hearing further updates on the project.
Jack Rhodes
Arroyo Grande
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Item 11.a. - Page 721
From:Paul Sill
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco road offramp closure
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 6:52:34 AM
To those who would consider this closure:
I have been a resident of A.G. for 16 years, where my children have attended St.
Patrick Catholic School and came to know the Brisco Road and Highway 101
intersection all too well. My kids also went to Paulding so we got a flavor of traffic
through "the Village" at drop off and pick up.
I have not experienced a more congested and impossible intersection than the Brisco
Road one, learned to do whatever possible to avoid it and was maddened when I
forgot or couldn't avoid using it, especially during end of school periods.
Some 10 years ago a study like the one being conducted now was undertaken,
except that the northbound ON ramp was kept open. I thought the timing convenient,
1-2 weeks before school was out for the summer, 2 or so weeks into the summer
without the school congestion.
I found this to be as near a perfect solution to the problem as there could be. It
completely freed the intersection, eliminating two traffic lights, reducing congestion to
unnoticeable. I found that if I needed to exit northbound I usually used the Oak Park
exit and came back by the shopping area, to St. Patrick or other streets as
necessary. I timed several of these trips and found the total time was around 30
seconds total! Really! The lights were usually favorable and though it may not have
felt "efficient" to back track it was easier than taking Grande Ave (when I would
remember) and migrate north, though a very viable option.
This solution also still offered a convenient and effective northbound entrance back to
the freeway, where the Oak Park and Grande on ramps, while fine were just enough
out of the way it seemed the need to keep this open made sense. The fact that
traffic was still dramatically reduced with the on ramp remaining open I believe also
supports leaving that in place.
Do we need yet another interchange in this area? NO!!!!! That's the best way to
further congest and slow everybody down by infuriatingly close traffic lights where
walking would be a more efficient but useless mode of transportation there.
So, please, finish the study, open the northbound on ramp, tear down the northbound
off ramp, remove the light or two not needed and call it a day! PLEASE!!! There has
been far too much money spent on studies where the real problem is making a
decision.
Thank you for taking the time to read.
Paul Sill
Item 11.a. - Page 722
From:j
To:brisco@arroyogrande.org.; Kristen Barneich; Tim Brown; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon; Jim Hill
Cc:
Subject:Brisco Road Project - Plans
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 12:19:50 PM
Dear Council Members and Staff:
Regarding the Brisco Road Project:
We are opposed to a Roundabout.
We support Alternative 1 (if it is affordable) or "no build."
Respectfully,
Andrea and Jeff Portney
Item 11.a. - Page 723
From:
To:brisco; Dianne Thompson; Jim Hill; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon; Tim Brown; Kristen Barneich
Cc:
Subject:Brisco Road Project - Resident Comments
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:01:58 PM
Dear Arroyo Grande City Council Members and Arroyo Grande City Manager:
We emailed each of you on October 26 about the Brisco Road Project. In light of the "experiment" coming
to an end and knowing that final evaluations and decisions are impending, we want you to know that we
support permanently closing the northbound on and off ramps at Brisco Road and Highway 101.
We have lived on Emerald Bay Drive in the Royal Oak neighborhood for 25+ years. Over the years,
traveling through the Brisco Road underpass and access to and from the freeway, from any direction,
has become increasingly congested.
There are too many traffic signals in too little space to accommodate so many vehicles. Simultaneously,
this small area must accommodate cars exiting the freeway from the north and south, cars getting on the
freeway traveling north and south, as well as those traveling on West Branch, Brisco Road and El
Camino Real. The gridlock is intolerable.
The temporary closure of the northbound on and off ramps at Brisco Road has created an improved flow
of traffic. Currently the traffic flow is the best we've experienced in all the years we have lived here. What
a simple solution!
We support the least expensive alternative to solving Brisco Road's traffic problem. We prefer a "no build"
solution. A permanent closure would cost far less and create less inconvenience to area residents and
commuters than the other solutions proposed.
Thank you for arranging the temporary closure for traffic flow analysis. While you have been collecting
data, this closure has provided residents and commuters a chance to see how a simple solution can
result in great benefit for all. Though habits are hard to change, during this short traffic experiment we
have become adjusted to utilizing alternative routes through and around the Brisco Road interchange
and accessing Highway 101.
We respectfully request that the Council recommend the permanent closure of the northbound ramps at
Brisco Road.
Sincerely,
Andrea and Jeff Portney
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Cc:
Sent: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 11:56 am
Subject: Brisco Road Project - Plans
Dear Council Members and Staff:
Regarding the Brisco Road Project:
Item 11.a. - Page 724
We are opposed to a Roundabout.
We support Alternative 1 (if it is affordable) or "no build."
Respectfully,
Andrea and Jeff Portney
Item 11.a. - Page 725
From:Bob and Mardell Perez
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road proposed project
Date:Monday, October 05, 2015 5:52:49 PM
We live, along with many other families, on Grace Lane. If the city makes the wrong decision
about this project, the families on Grace Lane will face the largest impact.
When the Grace Lane project was proposed to the city, it was recommended that speed bumps
(similar to the solution on Rodeo) be installed to maintain speed control. This did not occur.
Residents spoke at various meetings to express their concern of the traffic issues and speed
problems. To date the only changes made was the installation of 2 radar speed limit signs.
Sadly, the only result these signs have demonstrated, is the ability for the residents to view
how much over the speed limit the vehicles are going as they rush down our street.
Since the closure of the Brisco interchange there appears to be a decreased traffic flow
up/down Grace Lane. This is the first positive change since the approval and construction of
our development.
We believe the continued closure of Brisco, and abandonment of the Rodeo project, is not
only fiscally responsible, but increases the safety of our children on Grace Lane.
Robert and Mardell Perez
Arroyo Grande, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 726
From:Pam Jessup
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road ramp closures
Date:Tuesday, November 03, 2015 6:21:11 AM
The current closure of the Brisco Rd freeway access is a very efficient way of improving the traffic flow under the
bridge. I would like to see it become a permanent change.
Pamela Jessup
Sent from my iPad
Item 11.a. - Page 727
From:sandy and rich
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road ramp closures
Date:Sunday, November 29, 2015 5:23:45 PM
The traffic flow at Brisco Rd. and Hwy 101 has improved immeasurably since the ramp
closures. When I have been there, at least once per day, and often more, there are almost no
backups, and no waiting through several traffic light cycles to make any progress. It has been
a learning curve to remember to go to the Grand Ave. on ramp to northbound 101, but the
traffic there has generally moved smoothly. I am retired and do not go to work during “rush”
hour, so am not aware of the traffic at that time of day, but I do feel that the closure has been
an improvement. There are 3 alternate on ramps fo 101 north within a mile of the on ramp at
Brisco, so wonder if it is necessary to move them to Rodeo Drive. Alternative one seems to be
the least expensive and most practical solution.
Thank you.
Sandra Diehl
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 728
From:Paula Firenze
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Traffic Study - Pavement Marking
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 2:31:49 PM
The double right on El Camnio has incorrect pavement marking. The #1 turn says "NB 101:
and the #2 turn lane says Branch St. West. Section 6F.77, pavement Markings, of the 2014
California MUTCD states the following:
"For long-term stationary operations, pavement markings in the temporary traveled way that
are no longer applicable shall be removed or obliterated as soon as practical."
By leaving the pavement markings on El Camino the driver is unware which lane to be in to
make a left onto Branch. I've witnessed several cars traverse the intersection to position
themselves into the correct lane. It needs to be fixed.
Secondly the lane lines are delineated by temporary floppies. These last, on average, a week.
Is the city going to maintain these on a regular basis or actually stripe the intersection?
I have no issues with the ramp closure, I do ask that the intersection be striped appropriately so
that the safety of the traveling public is assured.
Paula Firenze
Item 11.a. - Page 729
From:dragan
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road Traffic Study
Date:Tuesday, November 03, 2015 5:08:36 PM
I understand the Brisco Road on and off ramps are closed to complete a traffic study.
I'd like some more information on the study.
I spoke with Jim from Cal Trans and was informed the City is trying to determine the traffic flows while the ramps
are closed.
How is this being monitored?
Was there a base line set?
Thank you.
Dave Ragan
Item 11.a. - Page 730
From:Sue Mongillo
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2015 8:20:33 AM
My wife and I like the present setup on the Brisco Rd underpass. There’s much less traffic
congestion with both freeway ramps closed. We no longer dread having to use Brisco Rd to get
from one side of town to the other. For 30 years we have used Brisco Road. We hope you will
decide to leave the 101 on and off ramps closed.
Bob and Sue Mongillo
Arroyo Grande, CA
Item 11.a. - Page 731
From:Vicki Campolmi
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:16:16 PM
I love the road closure. I even loved it years ago when you first closed it. I live near
El Camino and have not noticed a significant increase in traffic since the closure. It
makes it easier to get from Branch to El Camino, especially when St.Pats school lets
out. I do not believe that we need to create another on/off ramp at another location
as I have read that you are considering. I believe that we have plenty of on/off
ramps in our area. I used to take the Brisco road off ramp when traveling on 101
north, so I use Grand or Oak Park off ramp now, it may take a minute or two more to
get home, but no big deal. I tried to use your web page to write this but couldn't tell if
it went through, so excuse me if this is a copy of what I wrote originally. Anyway,
keep Brisco closed, makes life a lot easier for us all. Thanks, Vicki Campolmi
Item 11.a. - Page 732
From:Mike Peachey
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road
Date:Wednesday, December 23, 2015 4:40:01 PM
To whom;
As a resident and professional that works with planning and traffic engineers on multiple projects on
the central coast, it is concerning how much money our community has spent spinning our wheels
on this subject without resolution. $4 million dollars for design professionals from out of town who
don’t reinvest into our community. I did see multiple projects related to this work ie. Police station
concepts. Was this work included in the $4million? It’s also concerning to hear that this
experiment is costing the city over $70,000 to close the two ramps.
Regarding the Exhibits on the webpage, looking at Alternate one, it shows the work on the on/off
ramps at Grand avenue, but it would be nice to have a written explanation of what work is being
proposed. Secondly, I’ve learned that aligning roads, ingress and egress is most desirable when
designing intersections and it appears that our engineers are just now learning this lesson. We’ve
been living with this dysfunctional alignment for years on many of our ramps. It surprises me that
with this exhibit at the west side of Grand at the Southbound on-ramp is proposing to do this very
thing, align the two ramps. This seems to have more impact and costs to re-doing existing utilities
and engineering. Why are they selecting the South on ramp and not the South bound off
ramp(Grand Ave.)? This would be interesting information? Didn’t Caltrans complete upgrading
that ramp this last 10 years? I may be wrong, but it would appear that the alignment would be
more cost effective if they moved the opposite ramp from the proposal. One last note, I’ve never
felt the Southbound ramp was safe due to the distance to the next ramp. I think that ramp needs to
be eliminated and create a frontage road instead, then align the new frontage road with Orchard
Avenue. That intersection at Fair Oaks and Orchard is a total nightmare during school rush hours
and the exit onto that ramp and entrance from Grand avenue ramp are unsafe on multiple levels.
Regarding undercrossing exhibit noted as “Alternative 1 Advisory design exceptions”? Not sure what
that means, but again, it would be helpful to know what this is intended to achieve.
It appears it changes the current model with the two lanes to the south bound vs the north bound as
it is currently setup. Will this be part of the exercise these next few months? I currently use this
access daily and used to avoid this intersection on busy days until this closure. I like the new design
as currently used and the only complaint I have with the current design (closure) is getting stuck
behind two lanes heading to north bound traffic without a right turn only lane. This exhibit will
make this movement worse and will backup traffic onto El Camino Real. I prefer the current design
with the addition of a right turn lane after the bridge abutments. This would be easy to do with the
Brisco Road exit from north bound traffic is eliminated. It’s been tricky with the traffic heading
north from Halcyon and by closing the one lane down to 1 lane may help with the confusion. It
would be interesting to see this tested to see how this impacts traffic.
Alternate 2: I’m completely against this concept for multiple reasons starting with the continuation
of too many short on and off ramps in our community. Do the costs reflect the entire impact to all
the properties adjacent and around the properties with these improvements. The round a-bout
Item 11.a. - Page 733
seems forced in this location and with all the slope (retaining walls) and improvements in the way.
It’s already difficult for people in the united states to negotiate roundabouts within a community,
but coming off a freeway seems atypical for using this as a transition to city traffic. This proposal
will devalue the properties that are needed to make this work ie. Library and other City Property. So
we sacrifice public property for what? I see that St. Pats gets more parking for events, but doesn’t
seem equitable to the community when this project encroaches into city/county properties. I
know the uphill neighbors are not too thrilled with this concept either and will be out in force if this
is ever proposed. It would be helpful to hear why this work is necessary or beneficial to the overall
community. Ie. This design will help our truck traffic within our community and will reduce energy
because we are removing traffic signals and we are becoming a more walkable, bicycle oriented
community and will make our roads safer etc… I wish we would eliminate this on and off ramp and
trade it for another merging lane similar to what has happened in Pismo. Ie. Create another lane
from Grand to Camino Mercado similar to the Oak Park onramp to the 4th street off ramp. I don’t
understand the tweeking with Grace Lane and Rodeo Drive. Is this the payoff to the Rodeo Drive
residents for the new traffic generated by the new off ramp?
Do we have a committee to encourage making our community a more walkable community?
Michael C. Peachey
Principal / Architect
MW ARCHITECTS
330 South Halcyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, Ca. 93420
website
Item 11.a. - Page 734
From:Barbara Wyckoff
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Road/Hwy 101 on ramps
Date:Friday, November 06, 2015 2:55:20 PM
Please keep the on/off ramp closed! Closure greatly improves traffic flow. The
Oak Park on/off ramp serves the area quite well.
Barbara Wyckoff
Item 11.a. - Page 735
From:Scott Dowlan
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco RoadTemporary Ramp Closure
Date:Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:40:12 PM
Temporary ramp closure at Brisco Road further illustrates why the first alternative at
half the cost is the clear winner. For six weeks now I have been using the Brisco Road
interchange at all times of the day and week. Closure of the ramps has resulted in a
dramatic improvement in the operation of that facility. I have also not experienced any
inconveniences with access on and off Highway 101 due to the other convenient
points of access in Arroyo Grande.
At a time when budgets are tight our City needs to be fiscally responsible in the choices
we make. Alternative 1 addresses the congestion and operational issues at Brisco
Road while also providing additional improvements at other locations at half the cost.
This is a win win.
Item 11.a. - Page 736
From:L P
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco test closure
Date:Friday, November 13, 2015 12:14:00 PM
To whom it may concern ,
I’ve been a SLO county resident since 1966 . I use the Brisco on and off ramps many times a week. I will be
moving to Grover Beach which will increase my usage .
My thoughts :
1) These ramps you have closed cost the taxpayers an EXTREMELY LARGE amount of money .
2) I’ve never seen the traffic backed up on the freeway making the off ramp closure unnecessary.
3) Even at rush hour the traffic moves along
4) Most of the day there is no congestion at this intersection
5) Traffic will only increase over time so I don’t like the idea of removing existing freeway access
Thank you for your time.
Item 11.a. - Page 737
From:Nancy
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco test has changed my life!
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:18:29 PM
AG,
I want to thank the person who came up with the idea to block off the
on/off ramps as well as the extra light at the Brisco bridge. I live in
Rancho Grande and have to go to the other side of town at least once a
day, which means going under the Brisco bridge. I was getting so
frustrated with the traffic trying to get to the other side of the
freeway, that I was seriously considering moving out of the area. Our
small town atmosphere is gone, and in place of it is LA type traffic.
This test at the Brisco bridge has made my life so much better! Sailing
right through that area instead of being backed up with endless wait
times is wonderful. Please keep it the way it is, and don't change it
back after the test.
Thank you,
Nancy Davis
--
Nancy Davis
Westcott Courses, Inc.
President
http://www.westcottcourses.com
Item 11.a. - Page 738
From:Conan Sorensen
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Traffic Study Opinion
Date:Friday, November 20, 2015 2:30:57 PM
To Whom it May Concern,
I believe the closure of the US 101 on and off ramps at Brisco and conversion of both “east”
bound lanes to access West Branch Street has improved traffic flow and consideration of
permanent closure of these on and off ramps should strongly be considered.
With no near-term plans to widen the Brisco undercut or build additional crossings of the 101,
I believe Brisco’s use should be prioritized as a cross-freeway travel route and not for freeway
access. Part of the reasoning for this is to facilitate emergency vehicle travel through this
area.
Up until the closure, my wife and I used the north-bound on ramp at Brisco to commute to
work daily. We typically now use the on-ramp at Grand and find it a minimal inconvenience.
One added benefit of this alternate route is that the on ramp at Grand is a down-hill grade to
the highway. It is much easier for vehicles to get up to highway speed and vehicles likely use
less fuel utilizing this on-ramp compared to the one at Brisco.
Regards,
Chad Sorensen
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 739
From:Mark Spitz
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco underpass and proposed changes
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 2:57:49 PM
Hello,
I like the fact that the existing on/off ramps at Brisco have been close. Although this has been a bit of an impact on
my travel, I believe that the flow of traffic has improved.
Of the two alternatives listed I am fine with either one, although my preference would be Alternative 2.
Thanks,
- Mark
Item 11.a. - Page 740
From:
To:brisco; Dianne Thompson; Jim Hill; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon; Tim Brown; Kristen Barneich
Subject:Brisco Underpass Closure
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:36:53 AM
From: Russ De Angelo
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:34:23 -0800
Subject: Brisco Road Interchange Options
To: brisco@arroyogrande.org; dthompson@arroyogrande.org; jhill@arroyogrande.org;
jguthrie@arroyogrande.org; bharmon@arroyogrande.org; tbrown@arroyogrande.org;
kbarneich@arroyogrande.org
Dear Arroyo Grande City Council Members, and Arroyo Grande City Manager;
I would like to add my voice (vote) to those who favor the option of permanently closing the northbound on ramp
and off ramp at Brisco Road and Highway 101.
I have lived on Rodeo Drive for 14 years and I have experienced the difficulties of navigating
the Brisco Road underpass.
With the recent closing of the freeway ramps there is now adequate traffic flow under the
freeway which allows for emergency vehicles and drivers to use this interchange safely and
efficiently.
The expensive option to create a roundabout at Rodeo and the 101 would be a disaster for this
neighborhood in general and for the hundreds of high school students and their parents who
drop off and pick up their children.
I respectfully ask that Council recommend Cal Trans permanently close the northbound ramps at Brisco Road. This
simple and cost saving alternative would be the best outcome.
Thank you,
Russ De Angelo
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 741
From:Claude Hartman
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Underpass Confusing Double Lanes.
Date:Sunday, October 04, 2015 10:42:38 AM
Thank you for closing the unnecessary on and off ramps at Brisco.
Movement through the underpass seems much faster, in BOTH directions.
After all, there is now one less phase to the stop light cycle.
However, there is some confusion due to the remaining double lanes on
the North going side.
People are accustomed to getting into the RIGHT lane under the freeway
in order to turn LEFT at Branch Street.
Now, they find themselves in the wrong lane! This leads to slowing
traffic under the freeway as drivers must switch lanes.
Contributing to the confusion is the double turn lanes on El Camino
Real. As you know, the left lane was labeled "101".
This lane should be eliminated. There should be only a single right
turn lane on El Camino. The traffic sign directing US 101 to use the
left lane should be covered.
Please remove ALL double lanes. The under pass should only have ONE
lane each way.
I know re-painting lines means extra expense, but keeping the old
traffic control lanes can only slow the traffic, frustrate drivers, and
confuse any traffic studies. Keeping the double lanes will lead people
to falsely complain that the elimination of the off ramps was a mistake.
Thanks for considering this,
Claude Hartman
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 742
From:Pat Dempsey
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Underpass
Date:Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:55:21 PM
A huge improvement in traffic flow. Often I don't even have to stop and can just go straight
through.
No more long lineups.
Just leave the ramps closed. We don't need any new ramps.
--
Regards,
Pat Dempsey
AG
Item 11.a. - Page 743
From:Deborah West
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco underpass
Date:Sunday, November 08, 2015 1:34:36 PM
Please keep the freeway exit/entrance at Brisco closed. It lets the traffic through the underpass flow much more
smoothly. And there are exit/entrances very close to this location
Sent from my iPhone
Item 11.a. - Page 744
From:Gregory Pisano
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Underpass
Date:Tuesday, December 01, 2015 11:38:28 AM
I have been driving this underpass and intersection since 1989. I have never seen so many
dumb and dangerous driver antics in one place in my life. I like the temporary
arrangement and believe the traffic flows much better and at less risk. I would like to see
it made permanent.
Gregory Pisaño
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Item 11.a. - Page 745
Item 11.a. - Page 746
From:J
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco underpass
Date:Friday, January 15, 2016 1:45:35 PM
This is the second time I have written you to tell you that the way the Brisco underpass is working
now is EXCELLENT !! I use this underpass on the average of 4 times a day and I hope you are
not planning to reopen the on and off ramps again. The other on/off ramps in town seem a little
busier, but not nearly as unreasonable, as Brisco was before you closed the ramps there.
Best regards,
Jack Mallory
Item 11.a. - Page 747
From:Eric Sweeney
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco Underpass
Date:Sunday, November 08, 2015 11:18:27 PM
So far I think closing the ramps at Brisco has been a success.
Traffic flowing N and S on Brisco is much smoother. There is not the confusion of
cars traveling from El Camino to N 101 that would cause problems in the past. This
lack of confusion adds to the safety of bicyclists traveling through the interchange.
While traffic is slightly heavier at adjoining 101 exits, I would not consider it a
problem.
All in all, I would consider the ramp shut down a success. I'm not sure if the
additional proposed ramps are even necessary but I do not monitor the adjoining
exits for backups.
It would be good to see the southbound lanes on Rancho Parkway go back to
separate right and left lanes for traffic onto W Branch. People turning left block cars
from turning right and cars in the left lane make the turn, then try to immediately
merge into the right lane. They should go back to separate turn lanes which will
smooth out traffic and minimize confusion.
Thanks for going in the right direction.
Eric Sweeney
Item 11.a. - Page 748
From:Ron Supat
To:brisco
Subject:brisco underpass
Date:Wednesday, November 04, 2015 8:28:12 PM
Thank you for closing the freeway ramps at the Brisco underpass.
I live in Royal Oaks and often I pass through that intersection, sometimes multiple times in a day. I frequently take
the 101 freeway both north and south, as well as return from both directions. Even though I have to travel several
blocks to the nearest north bound ramp, it's still a big improvement. It is a much better driving experiance without
the congestion and frustration of passing through the Brisco intersection with the added traffic from the freeway
ramps.
Please keep the Brisco ramps closed.
Ron Supat
Item 11.a. - Page 749
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:18:53 AM
We lived on the edge of the mesa in AG for almost 40 years. We used the Brisco on or off
ramp almost daily. So please listen when we say KEEP IT CLOSED! It is a redundant
interchange which causes nothing but congestion. There is an on/off ramp a 1/4 mile south
and one 1/3 mile north. When it is closed it adds about one minute to the commute and
clears up one very tangled mess on Branch and Brisco.
Dennis Daniels
Sent from Windows Mail
Item 11.a. - Page 750
From:Mike Mend
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Saturday, December 05, 2015 12:20:46 PM
Hi i hope you guys keep the ramp close all the time ,,,,, i cross the brige 4 to 6 times a day and it was a nightmare ..
Now it is so easy and nice to think about crossing it .. Fast and quick ... We have another ramps that people can
used.. Please keep it close ...
Sent from my phone
Item 11.a. - Page 751
From:julie gonzalez
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2015 7:16:56 PM
Hi,
This is Julie Gonzalez from Caltrans, however, I am writing as a resident (County, but AG
address) and AG business owner (AG Meat Co.) for more than 23 years.
I travel through this interchange on a daily basis and must say that it operates so much better
with the ramps are closed. I don't see a need for replacement ramps.
I've asked our employees and friends what they think and for those that use it they say it
should just stay the way it is currently. For those that don't use it, they say they have always
avoided it because it was such a mess. They weren't aware that the configuration had
changed.
My two cents.....
Thank you!
Julie Gonzalez
Item 11.a. - Page 752
From:Jim Broz
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Friday, October 30, 2015 12:52:42 PM
To whom it may concern
Please leave the northbound Brisco closed and
do nothing else. It is working great as it is and
we do not need to spend anymore money.
Thank you
Jim Broz
Item 11.a. - Page 753
From:Karen Brady
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:09:30 PM
Thank you!!! Great idea and its working. Please keep it closed.
Item 11.a. - Page 754
From:Linda
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Sunday, November 01, 2015 7:13:42 PM
Finally, there is improvement in the nightmare of an intersection. Traffic is moving so much more smoothly. Since
there are ramps a short distance north and south, there is no need to ever open the ramps again. Please make this
closure permanent.
Linda Dahlgren
Sent from my iPad
Item 11.a. - Page 755
From:Thomas Hughes
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Monday, November 09, 2015 10:50:24 PM
[1] Getting through the underpass is much better with the on/off ramps closed
[2] The ‘round-about’ has to be the dumbest idea in the whole plan negating the gain
from closing the on/off ramps
[3] Getting on 101 to go north at Oak Park via El Camino and Camino Mercado via Branch
is just as easy as using Brisco. Brisco won’t be missed
Item 11.a. - Page 756
From:Leonardo
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:13:09 PM
Closing the off/on ramps is a no-brainer. If you have driven in the area, you should not have to consider the correct
decision for the benefit of the drivers who must negotiate the mess with the on/off ramps open. Keep the ramps
closed, there is enough access to north/south freeways.
Leonardo Pucci
Item 11.a. - Page 757
Item 11.a. - Page 758
From:Mark Bell
To:brisco
Subject:Brisco/West Branch Intersection
Date:Saturday, October 03, 2015 3:06:01 PM
Dear Mayor, City Council Members and everyone involved in the planning of the
Brisco Road Intersection Project,
I travel this intersection regularly as a resident on the east side of the freeway. I
applaud the closure of the northbound Brisco ramps. This closure has been
contemplated for a long time now and is way overdue. Too bad you need another
temporary closure and expensive traffic study to support this decision but apparently
you feel that's necessary.
With regard to the temporary closure (and actually in any future design as well), you
really should allow both eastbound lanes of Brisco to make the left turn onto West
Branch. The right hand lane would retain the option for right turn onto West Branch.
I see a lot of drivers get stuck in that right hand lane and make the left turn anyway
(as they have in the past). There is very little opportunity under the bridge to weave
into the appropriate lane for the left turn if you happen to get caught in the right hand
lane. By contrast, with both lanes optional for the left turn, there would be plenty of
opportunity to weave as you travel northbound toward Rancho Parkway to either
continue on West Branch or make the right turn onto Rancho Parkway.
I strongly support the permanent option of closing the northbound Brisco ramps
without the unnecessary and very expensive addition of ramps and, in my opinion,
very undesirable roundabout at Grace Lane. I see a lot of drivers get on the freeway
at Grand Ave. to travel the short distance to Brisco or especially to Camino Mercado
to get to the shopping centers. This would only be exacerbated by a complicated
and confusing intersection of ramps and roundabout at Grace Lane. And you would
probably see a lot of drivers now get on at Grace, as well, to get to Camino Mercado
to avoid the signals on West Branch. Besides, all these ramps so close together on
the freeway do not now, nor would they in the future, allow adequate distance for
safe entering and exiting. In any of the options, an auxiliary lane between Grande
Ave. and Camino Mercado is essential, even though it would require the widening of
the Brisco bridge. The installation of the Camino Mercado ramps was intended to be
a replacement for the Brisco ramps and, with a little adjustment, will be very
adequate for access to and from the shopping centers and residential neighborhoods
on the east side of the freeway.
I eagerly look forward to the completion of this entire project. I have been a resident
of Arroyo Grande since 1970 and obviously have seen a lot of changes to our
wonderful city since then. This project will be one of the most important ones and I
know you want "to get it right". Best of wishes.
Very truly yours,
Mark Bell
Item 11.a. - Page 759
From:Kathleen Wigglesworth
To:brisco
Subject:Briscoe Exchange
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2015 4:18:02 PM
My preference is for a "no build" option. Thank you.
Kathleen Wigglesworth
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Item 11.a. - Page 760
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Briscoe off ramp
Date:Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:08:02 AM
Hello,
I work at Wells Fargo Advisors in Arroyo Grande, CA, up on the hill by Trader Joe’s. Having this off
ramp closed is VERY inconvenient for all of us, as workers and for our clients. Why hasn’t this re-
opened? It is a viable off ramp for all the people who live in the houses behind us as well as all the
businesses in our cul-de-sac. I know that Baja Fresh is losing business, so all of the other ones in the
area must be as well. Why are we doing this to them for no good reason? We Have an off ramp,
LET’S USE IT!!!! A little bit of traffic isn’t going to kill anyone……it’s really not very bad, and I have
been driving to work here from Santa Maria for the last 4 ½ years, since June of 2011. Come on
people, let’s use some common sense here.
Thank you,
Candy L. Soden
Sr. Registered Client Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Item 11.a. - Page 761
From:Tyler Brown
To:brisco
Subject:Briscoe On/Off ramps
Date:Friday, January 29, 2016 8:19:18 PM
I have lived on Rodeo Dr. for over 20 years. I strongly support the current experiment of closing the off ramp and
closing the on ramp. Any further studies, staff reports, outside consultants, would be a waste of my taxes. Keep the
experiment in place, make it permanent, end of story. I would only add that the property currently owned by Saint
Pat’s school and considered in the second proposal would have to address the FACT that Snowy Plover is habitat
that resides on the property starting at sunset and continuing until parents begin to use the dirt parking lot in the
morning.Good luck getting that fact included in the Environmental Impact Statement. Leave it the way it is!
Tyler Brown
Item 11.a. - Page 762
From:Larry Hoenig
To:brisco
Subject:briscoe ramp closure
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:30:40 PM
I like it. The backup on EB West Branch is eliminate as well as the Brisco Rd backup under
US 101. The traffic lights on Branch at Camino Mercado have been over compensated for the
expected exit traffic off US101 though.
Larry Hoenig
Item 11.a. - Page 763
From:Diane Wilcock
To:brisco
Subject:Brisk trial
Date:Monday, December 07, 2015 12:54:50 PM
It’s finally comfortable driving through the Brisco intersection with the temporary closures in place. I no longer
wait multiple signal light cycles to turn right from E. Branch onto Brisco and turning right onto Brisco from El.
Camino is a breeze as well. It’s especially a breeze to navigate once the newly painted lane signage directed two
left and one right from Brisco onto E. Branch.
While it may take an additional minute or two to get on the 101N onramp, the benefit in freerer movement
mentioned above is an easy trade off.
As many are apt to begrudge any change and complain loudly and abundantly, I wanted to send my note of
approval.
Thank You,
Diane
Item 11.a. - Page 764
From:Gloria Carrasco
To:brisco
Subject:Bristol closure
Date:Friday, January 08, 2016 8:08:24 AM
Keep it closed.
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Item 11.a. - Page 765
From:Janet
To:brisco
Subject:Bristol off ramp
Date:Wednesday, December 02, 2015 10:41:04 AM
Works great for cleaning up the traffic mess. I think it was a super idea. Make it a permanent thing !
Martin W
Resident of Arroyo Grande
mw
Item 11.a. - Page 766
From:William Lorenzen
To:brisco
Subject:Bristol Ramps
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 9:29:05 AM
Please leave the ramps closed. Traffic is flowing much better since they were closed. For such an important issue,
you should get the review report prior to reopening the ramps.
Thank you!
William Lorenzen
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Item 11.a. - Page 767
From:Kelly Exner
To:brisco
Subject:Bristol road closure
Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:20:39 PM
I'm baffled by this "test" closure. Is this a "test" of drivers tempers?
As the city/county continue adding housing & shopping in this area, the traffic increases ..... the roads and accesses
are more crowded than ever.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see the "glut". To close on-ramps and exits is silly. We don't need "less" access,
we need "more" ...
City/county should PLAN AHEAD when allowing continued growth which will need access to and from 101.
Item 11.a. - Page 768
From:Patricia Ottesen
To:brisco
Subject:Bristol road on and off ramp closures
Date:Wednesday, December 30, 2015 6:17:08 PM
The intersection is much less congested now that the north bound on and off ramps are closed. Our family lives in
the area east of 101 and the impact on our driving is minimal-- we use the Oak Park / Camino
Mercado on and off ramps.
The improvement in traffic flow through the Brisco road interchange is very much appreciated. Please keep the
north bound on and off ramps closed!
David and Patricia Ottesen
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Item 11.a. - Page 769
From:Carolyn
To:brisco
Subject:Brsco Closure Feedback
Date:Saturday, October 31, 2015 7:19:44 AM
Comments on Brisco Closure:
I live on Rodeo Drive. I commute between AG and SM every day. I have been using the Grand Exit
each day with no delays or problems. Any local driving done on the weekends has seemed to flow
well. My vote is to save taxpayer money and keep the ramps closed.
Thanks,
Carolyn Bayliss
Item 11.a. - Page 770
From:Lisa Mishoulam
To:brisco
Subject:Closed North Bound off/on ramp at Brisco Road.
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:26:14 AM
Thank you for asking for the communities input on the possible closure of one of the
busiest intersections in Arroyo Grande.
It is important to realize when you ask for opinions, that you must be prepared for
people to disagree with you.
The closing of this on/off ramp is a terrible inconvenience. In order to get to the
shopping center up on that hill from Nipomo, I have to either get off on Grand,
make a right, then immediately get into the left turn lane to make a left on to
West Branch Street. Against traffic with no signal. With NO signal. Then I must
continue through a neighborhood to get to the intersection where I could have
been in the first place. OR I have to drive past my intended destination by half a
mile, to exit at Oak Park. A very short off ramp that believe it or not, backs up
onto the freeway. Nice. So I drive half mile back to my destination and around the
world to get to Farm Supply.
In the morning, I just want a quick pit stop at Starbucks, but with the closure, I'm
not going to drive a mile out of my way if I use the Oak Park exit, or fight traffic to
make a left from Grand to W Branch. I tried one morning and decided never again.
Not worth the time and stress. The coffee shop in the Village is nice, but no
convenient parking and is to busy with gossip to get a quick cup to go. I have been
buying my Starbucks in SLO.
Lunch an a move with my husband was also going to be a pain, so we went to Santa
Maria and enjoyed Red Robin instead of Chilis. The new theater in the mall was
really nice. Maybe we won't go back to AG for movies now.
The other day I had to go to Trader Joe's and Petsmart, but decided to go to Santa
Maria instead of dealing with the detours. It was easy to get to Trader Joe's and
Petco is just as good as Petsmart. I can shop at Walmart in Santa Maria too. Sally's
Beauty supply is next to Chase Bank and Starbucks so I really don't need to go to
Arroyo Grande any more. Farm Supply in SLO is near a Trader Joe's too, so really no
need to be bothered with AG.
Office Max/Depot, Marshalls and the gym, no worries, there are other locations in
Santa Maria that I can go to.
Wow. What a great idea, I never have to go to AG again. I can just skip on by and go
to SLO or head south and spend my money in the next county/city.
Honestly, I think the closure of the Northbound Brisco Road on/off ramp is just to
validate the city councils
Lisa Mishoulam, CIC, CISR
Mishoulam Insurance Services
Item 11.a. - Page 771
Item 11.a. - Page 772
From:Lisa Mishoulam
To:brisco
Subject:Closed North Bound on/off ramp at Brisco Road.
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:26:15 AM
Thank you for asking for the communities input on the possible closure of one of the
busiest intersections in Arroyo Grande.
It is important to realize when you ask for opinions, that you must be prepared for
people to disagree with you.
The closing of this on/off ramp is a terrible inconvenience. In order to get to the
shopping center up on that hill from Nipomo, I have to either get off on Grand,
make a right, then immediately get into the left turn lane to make a left on to
West Branch Street. Against traffic with no signal. With NO signal. Then I must
continue through a neighborhood to get to the intersection where I could have
been in the first place. OR I have to drive past my intended destination by half a
mile, to exit at Oak Park. A very short off ramp that believe it or not, backs up
onto the freeway. Nice. So I drive half mile back to my destination and around the
world to get to Farm Supply.
In the morning, I just want a quick pit stop at Starbucks, but with the closure, I'm
not going to drive a mile out of my way if I use the Oak Park exit, or fight traffic to
make a left from Grand to W Branch. I tried one morning and decided never again.
Not worth the time and stress. The coffee shop in the Village is nice, but no
convenient parking and is to busy with gossip to get a quick cup to go. I have been
buying my Starbucks in SLO.
Lunch an da movie with my husband was also going to be a pain, so we went to
Santa Maria and enjoyed Red Robin instead of Chilis. The new theater in the mall
was really nice. Maybe we won't go back to AG for movies now.
The other day I had to go to Trader Joe's and Petsmart, but decided to go to Santa
Maria instead of dealing with the detours. It was easy to get to Trader Joe's and
Petco is just as good as Petsmart. I can shop at Walmart in Santa Maria too. Sally's
Beauty supply is next to Chase Bank and Starbucks so I really don't need to go to
Arroyo Grande any more. Farm Supply in SLO is near a Trader Joe's too, so really no
need to be bothered with AG.
Office Max/Depot, Marshalls and the gym, no worries, there are other locations in
Santa Maria that I can go to.
Wow. What a great idea, I never have to go to AG again. I can just skip on by and go
to SLO or head south and spend my money in the next county/city.
Honestly, I think the closure of the Northbound Brisco Road on/off ramp is so the
City Council can validate their jobs and spend money "fixing things". This particular
thing isn't really broken. You see, the reason that intersection backs up, is because
it is still more convenient than going around. People shop at those stores and live
in that neighborhood. There will be traffic. If you want less traffic, stop telling
people in Los Angeles how great it is to live here!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Item 11.a. - Page 773
Item 11.a. - Page 774
From:Brenda Tesch
To:brisco
Subject:Closing of Brisco Freeway Entrance and Exit
Date:Friday, December 25, 2015 2:10:23 PM
Love it!!! I vote to keep the entrance and exit closed. Traffic moves so much better. I got
used to it quickly; it's a positive improvement. Brenda
Item 11.a. - Page 775
From:Tiffany Abeloe
To:brisco
Subject:Closure of Brisco ramps
Date:Saturday, December 05, 2015 3:52:42 PM
I was very skeptical of this plan to close both ramps at Brisco Rd., but I have to tell you, it is a
pleasure to not have them there any longer. No longer do I have to do-si-do with oncoming cars
onto NB 101 when I'm trying to exit at the Oak Park ramp. Left turns especially, but also some
rights, are actually do-able now from each intersection on both sides of the highway overpass.
I've not had any downsides to the closure and I wanted to let you know after seeing your sign
today asking for feedback.
Thank you,
Tiffany Abeloe
Grover Beach
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you
can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can" --John Wesley
Item 11.a. - Page 776
From:Dina Myers
To:brisco
Subject:Closure of on-off ramps
Date:Saturday, December 05, 2015 7:27:08 PM
Thank you. I hope it sticks.
The very minor inconvenience of using another on or off ramp is more than balanced by the
MUCH better traffic circulation.
Dina Vasquez Myers, a 55-year resident of Arroyo Grande.
Dina Myers
Item 11.a. - Page 777
From:Patti Cole
To:brisco
Subject:Closure of ramps at Brisco Rd
Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2016 11:08:50 AM
I hope these ramps will remain closed forever. Traffic flows so much better without the ramps leading to the 101.
It’s so easy to get across the highway now, no stopping under the bridge, log waits for the light change and long
traffic lines.
Sincerely,
Patti Cole
Arroyo Grande, CA resident
Item 11.a. - Page 778
From:Chris Heyde
To:brisco
Subject:Closure
Date:Thursday, November 26, 2015 10:46:36 AM
Great, keep it closed!
Item 11.a. - Page 779
From:Ron Kindig
To:brisco
Subject:Closure
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:49:00 AM
We live north of James Way a bit northwest from the temporary closure.
We have no problem getting on or off highway 101 from here.
We recommend permanently closing the Brisco on and off ramps with no additional on or off ramps being
constructed.
Ron & Marya Kindig
AG
Item 11.a. - Page 780
From:Helen Biery
To:brisco
Subject:closure
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 11:13:23 AM
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
Item 11.a. - Page 781
From:Michael Nunley
To:brisco
Cc:Danya Nunley
Subject:Comments on Brisco Road Closure
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:09:21 AM
Hello,
First, I want to note that it was a really good idea to close the offramp and see how folks respond. It
gives everyone a chance to experience the change and respond before plans are final. Thank you
for doing that.
My wife and I regularly take kids to Oceanview or pick them up. We also regularly use that
intersection to get back and forth to Walmart, the grocery stores, etc. I understand it is a tricky
intersection during peak travel times and have experienced that too.
However, we used that on-ramp/off-ramp frequently. The Oak Park intersection is farther from both
the school (if you’re exiting HWY 101 from northbound lanes) and the shopping center (if you’re
existing HWY 101 from southbound lanes). It has definitely made our trips to/from the school and
shopping center take longer. We’d like to see the onramp and offramp made available again.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. We wanted to provide this feedback and hope it is helpful
in making final decisions. Thanks again for trying this out!
Thanks,
Mike & Danya Nunley
AG
Item 11.a. - Page 782
From:Todd Wilburton
To:brisco
Subject:Comments on Closure
Date:Saturday, November 21, 2015 9:16:27 AM
We love it. Much less waiting to turn right onto Brisco to get to Halcyon. We don't
mind exiting northbound at Grand and never used the northbound Brisco on ramp.
We hope you leave it this way. Thanks. Steven (Todd) Wilburton. .
AG.
Todd Wilburton
Item 11.a. - Page 783
From:David West
To:brisco
Subject:Comments
Date:Thursday, December 31, 2015 4:09:58 PM
I feel the closure of this on ramp has been very beneficial to traffic flow.
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Item 11.a. - Page 784
From:Leonard Carpenter
To:brisco
Subject:Don"t cut arteries
Date:Monday, September 28, 2015 10:20:03 PM
I'm astounded that anyone would consider closing the most frequented (and most efficient) entryway to
Arroyo Grande for 10 WEEKS, for a STUDY.
(Evidently to study the damage involving great cost and inconvenience to our residents.)
You'd have to be nuts to close this intersection without pressing safety concerns..
Item 11.a. - Page 785
From:Mary Lucey
To:brisco
Subject:Fabricated opposition
Date:Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:23:55 PM
I have seen this strategy of "divide and fire"so many times before. Unfortunately J. Tacker, Jim Hill and they're
posse of lost souls has landed in AG. I have heard no opposition to continuing the closure of the Brisco exit. I have
only heard Tacker state a movement of residence, who want it open.
This isn't about a off- ramp. This is the story being created that will push two more employees out the door. This
will be the means created to begin the exit plan for your 'community development dir' and your newly hired 'city
manager. Hill choose to put Theresa on hold. He was newly elected and he couldn't fire that many upfront. So he
put her on hold. This is the way your mayor operates. At some point, your new city manager refused to go to Hill's
house to meet. This pissed him off. How dare she refuse to meet him at his house. That is usually the point were
Hill stands back and Tacker jumps in and builds a helluva story.
This is nothing new to so many of us who have dealt with him over the years. AG is being tore apart and is in chaos
and its costly and sad. Your once functioning planning commission is defeated. Your parks and rec commission has
been forced to work with a mentally challenged Hill appointee. The San dist. 400,000 wasted and counting. False
investigations. FCFA is temporarily on chaos hold, because Tacker is tearing down LOCSD.
So please ask people who want the ramp open to step forward. We wish you well and look forward to the day AG is
a peaceful lil village, again.
Sent from my iPhone
Item 11.a. - Page 786
From:Charles Amian
To:brisco
Subject:feedback @ Brisco closure on and off ramps Northbound 101
Date:Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:15:41 AM
Hello,
As a regularly traveler along Brisco Road I am in favor of permanent closure of the Northbound 101
on and off ramps at Brisco Road. During the temporary closure traffic congestion has been
dramatically reduced and vehicle flow has greatly improved. This was not the case prior to the
closure. I have also heard many positive comments from others as well regarding the temporary
closure at this location.
Sincerely,
Charles
Charles Amian CPO
Operations Manager
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort
www.pismocoastvillage.com
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Item 11.a. - Page 787
From:KATHLEEN ONEILL
To:brisco
Subject:feedback on Brisco road closure
Date:Sunday, December 20, 2015 2:26:40 PM
I really hate the Brisco Road closure and do hope that you reopen it. I used the former
entrance to and exit from the freeway at Brisco almost daily and really miss it. I have no idea
why AG or CalTrans thinks it is better closed, but I find it very inconvenient.
--
KATHLEEN O'NEILL
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93406-5255
Item 11.a. - Page 788
From:michael mailloux
To:brisco
Subject:Feedback on road
Date:Saturday, November 28, 2015 11:11:45 AM
So much better with freeway 101 on/off ramp closed. About time
Mike
Item 11.a. - Page 789
From:Michelle Griffin
To:brisco
Subject:Feedback
Date:Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:54:18 PM
Hello,
Thank you for putting up the sign for feedback. What a great idea and your willingness to
receive feedback.
My first feedback is that you cover up the sign with arrows that shows 101 N and on El
Camino Real as you head north and turn left onto Brisco and under pass.
Second, I would like to see the off ramp onto Brisco opened. I don't think there is a high
volume of cars getting off to turn right or left onto Brisco. Aslo, the volume of cars getting
going North and getting off 101 to Traffic Way has more than doubled. It makes it difficult
and dangers to turn onto Traffic Way from East Cherry Lane.
Thirdly, how can I be a part of the committee on this as well as other road changes?
Blessings,
Michelle Griffin
Item 11.a. - Page 790
From:Carolyn Levesque
To:brisco
Subject:feedback
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 6:30:41 PM
Love it! Less stop and go, less folks running the lights or blocking traffic.
Item 11.a. - Page 791
From:Joseph Ramirez
To:brisco
Subject:feedback
Date:Friday, October 16, 2015 4:39:36 PM
I think alt 1 is working well and something I have thought should be done for years. Once
recommendation would be to make both lanes turning onto west branch street be able to make
a left turn. Should divert freeway traffic to the left lane and leave those heading to the
shopping center or rancho parkway on the right lane. Just a thought.
Thanks,
Joseph C. Ramirez Sr.
Romans 1:16
Item 11.a. - Page 792
From:Angela Carpenter
To:brisco
Subject:Feedback
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2015 3:11:34 PM
LOVE IT!!!! Traffic flows much more smoothly. I imagine it's better for emergency
responders as well.
Andrea Carpenter
Item 11.a. - Page 793
From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Baja Fresh Arroyo Grande. Highly affected by the closed exit.
Date:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 9:48:01 PM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Nathaly Blais
Date: Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:14 PM
To: Matt <mhorn@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: Fwd: Baja Fresh Arroyo Grande. Highly affected by the closed exit.
HI Matt
Here is all the data for the last 3 months. As you can see, things are not getting better. And if the
closure keeps changing we will have to get information from a layer and see if there is any laws to
protect businesse owners in this matter. This become a real big issue for the future of our business.
We needs this exit to be re opened again soon.
Sincerely,
Nathaly Blais
Manager /Owner
Baja Fresh, Arroyo Grande
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Yves Simoneau"
Date: Dec 7, 2015 14:50
Subject: Baja Fresh Arroyo Grande. Highly affected by the closed exit.
To: "Nathaly Blais" <
Cc:
To whom it may concern,
I am Yves Simoneau, owner of the Baja Fresh, with my wife Nathalie Blais.
We are originally from Québec city, Canada, and moved here 5 years ago, with our two kids.
Due to numerous mistakes from US and Canadian Embassy, the cost to obtain our Visas cost us
around 200K instead of 5K. It took all of our life saving and we had to borrow money from third
party at an average 35% interest, to be able to survive.
So we have no choice to increase our sales in order to not going bankruptcy and having to move
back in Canada with our 2 kids. It is around half a million we had invested so far....
We had a visit, last month, from a Supervisor of Baja Fresh Corporate because they couldn't
understand why ours sales were not in the double digits increase as before. It did not take long
time for the Supervisor to realize the exit he was suppose to take ( he's from LA), was closed.....
Consequences :
We couldn't pay our September Sales tax return to the BOE, neither October and for sure not
Item 11.a. - Page 794
December as well.
We had not paid our house rent for this month, same for our business rent. We are very late with
our food suppliers and employees pay check etc...
At the end of December, the total loss, minus food cost will be around 26K for the last 3 months
only....
We had faced multiple challenges since we we moved and honestly, this issue we are facing is
extremely painful at this time and could terminate our dream we had built since I was a teenager.
I understand the traffic test is based on an existing problem and their is a honest purpose on doing
this , but I would had never bought this restaurant if I knew the exit will be closed for a,so long,
period if not for ever....
Sincerely,
Yves & Nathalie
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Item 11.a. - Page 795
From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Brisco Closure
Date:Saturday, October 31, 2015 7:35:58 PM
From: Pat Dempsey
Date: October 31, 2015 at 4:26:51 PM PDT
To: <jhill@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: Traffic Under Freeway
Dear Mayor Hill,
Closing off the Off and On Ramps at the Brisco underpass has made a huge difference
in the time it takes to navigate that underpass.
Even at 5:15 PM on a weekday, it is very usable. I usually get off at Halycon going
South and then, the line of cars used to be so long that I would get back on 101 going
North and get off at Camino Mercado. Many other cars living in my general area
would also do that. Now, I can use less gas by using West Branch and Rancho Parkway.
It is also much safer because cars in the left turn lane for 101 are not cutting off cars so
that they can turn left on West Branch.
Also, pedestrians are not having to figure out how to get across the street at the off
ramp.
I also go to work via the Camino Mercado at about 7:30 or 8:00 AM. There does not
seem to be any jam up getting off or on 101 at that intersection. Obviously, there are
a few more cars turning left off of West Branch and more cars exiting the freeway, but
it seems to be handling it.
At one of the Council meetings the Cal Trans rep mentioned a double left turn lane at
that intersection. That may be a good idea for future traffic and handling holiday
loads.
Also, thanks for filling in the pot hole at West Branch and Brisco!
Please share this email with the other Council members.
Thank you.
Pat Dempsey
Arroyo Grande, CA
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Brisco Halcyon
Date:Tuesday, October 06, 2015 10:03:32 PM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
On 10/6/15, 9:16 PM, "Kristen Barneich" <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org> wrote:
>Good evening Patty-
>
>
>I will look into this. I have been through the intersection probably 50 times since the closure and have not seen any
difficulties. Thank you for your comments.
>
>Kristen Barneich, Council Member
>
>On Oct 5, 2015, at 8:53 PM, pc <
>
>
>
>Hello all,
> I just have to say I can't believe what I encountered tonight going under the bridge east bound on Brisco Rd.There
are 2 signs of conflicting messages. One has an arrow pointed left with a red slash through
> it, the other has a right arrow with a red slash through it. The truck in front of me SLAMMED on his breaks, and I
almost rear ended him, I was not tail gating, he hit the breaks that hard. the light changed as we came under the
bridge and we were doing maybe
> 20 mph.
>
>
>The poor guy could not tell what he was suppose to do, as the road in front of him was ending, and he had to turn
one of the 2 ways. I don't think the city could screw this intersection up more royally if
> they tried. You were not prepared to do this closure even after months of knowledge it appears, or else someone is
trying to make this project fail.
>
>
>The incompetence of staff on this project has been overwhelming I have to say. I feel the re stripping should have
happened the night before you closed the ramps. I don't think that it would be that hard to
> coordinate the two things happening to make this a safe transition.
>
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>
>I have been avoiding this intersection and thought well at night there should be less traffic, I will run the gauntlet.
>I don't want to see this shut down, but I do want to see this straightened up before someone does get hurt. Teresa
do you think you can handle that.
>
>
>Good enough for government work I guess!
>
>
>Patty Welsh
>
>
>
>
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Brisco Input
Date:Tuesday, December 22, 2015 3:27:35 PM
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Jane Covert-Lannon
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 1:12 PM
To: Matt Horn
Subject: Brisco Input
Mr. William James – called today. He doesn’t have e-mail, but he wanted to give his
input about Brisco. He said that he is a City Bus Driver and drives through the Brisco interchange
several times per day and has for approximately 11 years. He says that with the ramps closed that
traffic is so much better that he cannot imagine why anyone would open it up again.
He says feel free to call him if you want further comments.
Thanks,
Jane
Jane Covert-Lannon
Office Assistant II
Community Development Department
City of Arroyo Grande
(805) 473-5420
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Brisco Interchange Observations
Date:Monday, October 05, 2015 9:42:00 AM
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Mike Smiley
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 4:34 AM
To: Matt Horn
Subject: Brisco Interchange Observations
Hey Matt!
I was working this weekend and experienced an issue with the interchange caused by the closure.
I’m not sure who is collecting data/feedback, both good and bad regarding the closure, but I
thought I saw an email with your name on it?
On Saturday night, around 1130pm, I was behind a large semi truck on W. Branch St. waiting to turn
right on Brisco to go under the overpass to eventually access the S/B 101 on-ramp at ECR and
Halcyon. The truck was unable to complete the right turn for more than 3 cycles of green lights,
backing up traffic to Rodeo Dr. This was due to the turn being tight, but more because cars are now
stopping at the red light on Brisco at Branch vs stopping a little ways back at the freeway entrance.
With every cycle of the light, 3-4 cars were at that light now, preventing the truck from being able to
turn. And this was at a “slower” time of night as opposed to the busier daytime. A short term
solution might be to still employ the lights that are covered up for traffic going towards W. Branch
so they stop farther back?
Anyway, I wasn’t sure who to send this to, I hope it is helpful to someone.
Thanks!
Mike
Michael Smiley
Sergeant
Arroyo Grande Police Department
200 North Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA. 93420
(805) 473-5110 (Main)
(805)473-2198 (Fax)
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Brisco Road
Date:Tuesday, September 29, 2015 8:34:54 AM
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Joanne Austin
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5:36 AM
To: Kristen Barneich
Cc: Dianne Thompson; Matt Horn; Jim Guthrie
Subject: Re: Brisco Road
Dear Councilwoman BArneich,
We are interested in knowing the findings of the previous closure of the Brisco ramps.
Arroyo Grande has grown, but not to the point that we need to close ramps. Unless you
believe Arroyo Grande has reached a saturation point and we can stop building. Another
issue for another time.
It would be far better, and much easier, to have the ramps feed directly on to or of off Branch.
Has no one thought of this?
If the ramps are closed permanently, the new headache and inconvenience will be at Grand.
We would like a an accounting of how all the $100K it to be allocated.
Thank you,
Joanne Austin
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 27, 2015, at 9:38 PM, Kristen Barneich <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org> wrote:
Good evening Ms. Austin-
Thank you for your email. I can understand the public's uneasiness with the
closure, but with some additional background, I hope you'll understand why we
are moving ahead with the study.
We did close the ramps about 5-6 years ago to study how the traffic moved with
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the closure. It went surprisingly well. Since we've had more growth, we want to
study it one more time before we move forward with the alternatives for fixing
Brisco.
One alternative is to improve the ramps and intersections at Grand Ave and
Camino Mercado and close the Brisco on and off ramps. This choice is the most
inexpensive by far and the least intensive when it comes to construction.
The other alternative is to move the off ramp to line up with Rodeo and have a
large roundabout there. This is extremely costly and very disruptive in terms of
construction. Obviously the neighborhood on Rodeo is not in favor of this plan.
If the closure goes well then perhaps we can move forward and only study one
option in the environmental phase. Millions of dollars would be saved if the
cheaper option is chosen. So even though it is going to be an inconvenience, it is
extremely valuable to study the traffic patterns with the on/off ramps closed.
The City is considering writing a rebuttal to the "brickbat." Unfortunately the
Tribune didn't ask for the details before the article. Honestly, this is in the best
interest of the taxpayers of AG.
Th City Engineer provided a "cheat sheet" regarding Brisco and I will forward
that as well.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
Kristen Barneich, Council Member
On Sep 27, 2015, at 8:36 PM, Joanne Austin wrote:
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members,
The editorial in The Tribune could not have said it any better.
This is a HUGE BILL and a MAJOR INCONVENIENCE to the
residents of Arroyo Grande and for anyone else needing to
use the Brisco on/off ramps. Arroyo Grande must have
money to burn for you to dream this up.
This is a blatant waste of taxpayer money and I object. What
possible reason could you have for testing the patience of
anyone needing to use the on/off ramps at Brisco Road? For a
few hundred dollars you could have sent a survey to all
residents asking how often they use the on/off ramps and how
much it would inconvenience them to have to use Grand
Avenue or deal with Oak Park. Has it not occurred to you how
much more traffic and headaches there will be if Brisco on/off
is permanently closed?
Why two months? You don't know it will aggravate everyone
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without testing us for two months? There are many other
ways to correct what is wrong with Brisco Road without
permanently closing the ramps or annoying the residents for
two months.
One thing is clear to me, if and when ANY of you decide to run
for your council seat when your term is over, you WILL NOT
be getting my vote.
Joanne Austin
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: Briscoe 101 ramps closures
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:07:57 PM
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
-----Original Message-----
From: Rod Hatch [mailto
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 11:30 AM
To: Kristen Barneich
Cc: Matt Horn
Subject: Re: Briscoe 101 ramps closures
Hi Kristen and Matt,
Your emails were received and appreciated. It is difficult to understand what can be accomplished by closing the
ramps for 10 weeks that couldn't be accomplished in two or three weeks.
Because I live on Sierra dr I personally will not be inconvenienced as I rarely use the n/b on ramp at Briscoe but
usually use the offramp if I am returning from the south. It would appear who will be most affected will be the
commuters who live on the west side of the freeway. Those residing on the east side have three easy options to
enter 101 northbound...Grand Ave, Camino Mercado and Oak Park.
It would personally feel that the final plan would be to have the n/b on and off ramps at Rodeo similar to Camino
Mercado with traffic signals, not a roundabout. There must be a negative to this plan.
Thanks again to listening to my thoughts and I am sure brighter minds will come to a workable solution.
Regards,
Rod
> On Sep 25, 2015, at 9:02 PM, Kristen Barneich <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Rod-
>
> Thanks for your email. Yes, we've discussed it at a few meetings. I can understand the public's uneasiness with the
closure. We did close the ramps about 5-6 years ago to study how the traffic moved with the closed. It went
surprisingly well. Since we've had more growth, we want to study it one more time before we move forward with
the alternatives for fixing Brisco.
>
> One alternative is to improve the ramps and intersections at Grand Ave and Camino Mercado and close the Brisco
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on and off ramps. This choice is the most inexpensive by far and the least intensive when it comes to construction.
>
> The other alternative is to move the off ramp to line up with Rodeo and have a large roundabout there. This is
extremely costly and very disruptive in terms of construction. Obviously the neighborhood on Rodeo is not in
favor of this plan.
>
> If the closure goes well then perhaps we can move forward and only study one option in the environmental phase.
Millions of dollars would be saved if the cheaper option is chosen. So even though it is going to be an
inconvenience, it is extremely valuable to study the traffic patterns with the on/off ramps closed.
>
> The City is considering writing a rebuttal to the "brickbat." Unfortunately the Tribune didn't ask for the details
before the article. Honestly, this is in the best interest of the taxpayers of AG.
>
> I've cc'd City Engineer/ Matt Horn on this email in case he wanted to correct or add any other info that might be
helpful about the closure.
>
> Thank you for your patience.
>
> Kristen Barneich, Council Member
>
>> On Sep 25, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Rod Hatch <
>>
>> Hi Kristen,
>> Many of us are completely confused about the necessity to close the ramps for several weeks for a study.
Perhaps it was discussed at one of the council meetings, but if so, I missed the discussion. Based on the sketchy
reason for the move we have to agree with the opinion in today's Tribune. Hopeful the city will respond to the
Tribune's article, I am sure there's going to be a huge backlash from the public.
>> Thanks,
>> Rod Hatch
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From:Matt Downing
To:Matt Horn
Cc:brisco
Subject:FW: Confusing Signs
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:14:40 AM
Matthew Downing, AICP
Associate Planner
City of Arroyo Grande
(805) 473-5420
P Please consider the environment before printing this email
From: Mike Peachey [mailto:
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:13 AM
To: Matt Downing
Subject: Confusing Signs
Interesting signage on the Brisco heading east looking to turn right or left, but the signage says
otherwise?
Michael C. Peachey
Principal / Architect
MW ARCHITECTS
Arroyo Grande, Ca. 93420
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Item 11.a. - Page 807
From:Kate Page
To:brisco
Subject:Fw: Failure Notice
Date:Thursday, October 22, 2015 10:50:59 AM
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
I am LOVING this change and hope it becomes permanent.
The traffic is flowing freely and there are few back-ups, meaning wait time is down.
The only concern I have is that the left turn off Brisco is 'tight' when two vehicles are
turning.I, mistakenly, slid from the left lane into the right as I was making the turn and
was thankful that it happened late at night and I was the only one on the road!
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:FW: N. Mason
Date:Thursday, October 22, 2015 4:49:45 PM
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Teresa McClish
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 4:41 PM
To: Matt Horn
Subject: FW: N. Mason
See comments for Brisco for your comment data.
I responded to Carol already that we are working on potential signage at Le Point and Mason but it
will take some time.
Teresa McClish, AICP
Director of Community Development
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
(805) 473-5420
fax (805) 473-0386
tmcclish@arroyogrande.org
From:
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 7:32 AM
To: Teresa McClish
Subject: N. Mason
Good Morning Teresa:
Thanks for the prompt result on the N. Mason red curbs. Traffic much improved.
Still need something for the intersection as conflict of the uphill traffic not stopping and the Le Point traffic
pulling to the intersection. Happened again to me yesterday as I was traveling to Andrini's parking lot for
coffee. Perhaps a stop sign on Mason even though it is uphill.
On another issue it appears that the Brisco ramp closures is working. I was unsure when it was
announced however have found it has certainly improved traffic flow and eliminated much of the
congestion.
Thanks again,
Carrol
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Preferred Contact Method
email
Item 11.a. - Page 813
From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:Fwd: FW: Brisco Road onramp closure
Date:Thursday, October 08, 2015 8:21:51 PM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-5441
Sent from my iPhone
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AG City <agcity@arroyogrande.org>
Date: October 8, 2015 at 8:16:13 AM PDT
Subject: FW: Brisco Road onramp closure
To: Matt Horn <mhorn@arroyogrande.org>
Matt,
This was from the agcity email. Do not click "reply" to respond. You have to type
in her email.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pamela Dunlap [mailto
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 11:11 AM
To: AG City
Subject: Brisco Road onramp closure
To: Matt Horn, City Engineer
We have lived in the Arroyo Grande portion of the Nipomo Mesa for fifteen
years. I have always wondered why there were freeway off ramps so close
together and was planning to write you in support of closing Brisco Road ramps.
That is, until I tried to get on the freeway last night.
During non-rush hours, we use El Campo to access the freeway. But this is not
possible after 3PM and many weekends. So we come down Halcyon and drive
the jigsaw puzzle that gets us to the Brisco on ramp.
Yesterday, we were going to Ventana Grill. It is far enough away that we use the
freeway, not Highway 1. With Brisco Road on ramp closed, we went all the way
over to Oak Park by using Elm to Grand or one of the other arteries parallel to
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Grand. Won't do that again: it took forever!
Our choices are to use Halcyon/Brisco/Branch to get on past Walmart, which is
also time-consuming and doesn't really solve the problem of traffic congestion at
that on ramp; or to turn right on Grande, go backward, and get on at Grand,
which we will probably do from now on.
I don't ever have to use the Brisco off ramp if it's not there. But the loss of the on
ramp presents more challenges than I thought.
Sincerely,
Pamela Dunlap
PS: Most people I know who live up here always use the Brisco on ramp.
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:Fwd: FW: halcyon and Brisco`
Date:Friday, October 16, 2015 9:19:37 AM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-5441
Sent from my iPhone
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Teresa McClish <tmcclish@arroyogrande.org>
Date: October 16, 2015 at 9:11:35 AM PDT
Subject: FW: halcyon and Brisco`
To: Matt Horn <mhorn@arroyogrande.org>
Teresa McClish, AICP
Director of Community Development
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
(805) 473-5420
fax (805) 473-0386
tmcclish@arroyogrande.org
From: pc [mailto
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:04 PM
To: Dianne Thompson; Teresa McClish; Jim Hill; Kristen Barneich; Barbara Harmon; Tim
Brown; Jim Guthrie
Subject: halcyon and Brisco`
Hello all,
So since Tuesday night I see someone made the arrows bigger, however
there is still only one left and one right arrow. When are we going to have
2 arrows going left towards the shopping center as it was brought up YET
AGAIN at cc meeting.If we are going to get a decent feel for traffic flow
lets do this correctly.
As this closing of the ramps got discussed in the spring,we were to have
two left arrows and one right, why was this not brought up to Cal Trans
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attention earlier? Also signage says the ramps will be reopened on Dec
7th, that is news to me also. When did that date change to an earlier date
than was agreed to at council?
This is just turning into a total farce at this point. Can this city please start
communicating better with other agencies involved and the residents who
live here? This intersection needs help, and if we keep changing things
through out the whole project,there is not going to be accurate data to
work off of.
Council directed staff to do certain things and gave them dates for closure
ect. Why is this not being followed?
I would like a response to my questions and I don't feel it should take
weeks to get one. Jim G, I would like for you to just one time even
acknowledge you received an email, I truly do not know why you can not
respond to the residents who vote you into office.
Yes,I am pretty upset with how this project is going, I know we can and
have done better in the past. Between the last closure in 2007 and this
one, there are major differences and not for the better. Let's get it
together and figure out how to fix this interchange once and for all.
Patty Welsh
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From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:Fwd: Re: NB onramp closure
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2015 6:50:03 AM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-5441
Sent from my iPhone
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kristen Barneich <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org>
Date: October 14, 2015 at 6:31:40 AM PDT
Subject: Re: NB onramp closure
To: wendy ragan
Good morning Wendy-
Thank you for your comments and I'm sorry about the inconvenience of having
the on/off ramps closed.
I assure you that there is a traffic study/traffic count being done during this
closure. It will contain pertinent information to guide us as we move forward in
the process of deciding which of the Brisco intersection alternatives to study and
finally vote for. If the alternative is chosen where we permanently close the
on/off ramps, both the intersections at Grand Ave and Camino Mercado will be
improved in order to handle the extra traffic.
I live off of James Way and use the Brisco intersection four to five times a day.
I've actually remarked each time I pass through how smooth the traffic flows
with the ramps closed. I do agree that it is taking folks a bit to get used to the new
traffic flow and hopefully this will improve each day.
Any additional questions, please feel free to email me again.
Thank you.
Kristen Barneich, Council Member
> On Oct 13, 2015, at 8:50 PM, wendy ragan wrote:
>
>
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> I am not happy about the freeway onramp closure at Brisco Rd. I drive through
this intersection daily, as I work on Rodeo Dr. The closure has not saved me any
time getting to or from work, and it is more of a hassle getting to the freeway.
> The closure of the northbound onramp makes travel for our family take more
time and is less safe when traveling to northbound 101 for the following reasons:
> 1.It takes longer to get to the freeway. I have to drive an additional half mile
and stop at two or three more signal lights before getting on the freeway. It
already takes 15-20 minutes. This is an almost 25% increase in travel time to the
freeway.
> 2.The freeway onramp at Camino Mercado is short, and there isn't enough
distance to merge onto the freeway safely.
> 3. More people now blow through the red lights when traveling north on West
Branch toward the freeway entrance (especially at Rancho Parkway).
> 4. Now instead of getting cut off on Halcyon Rd, people change lanes randomly
under the overpass.
> 5.No apparent traffic study is being done, which is supposed to be part of this
project.
>
> Please give us back our onramp.
>
> Wendy Ragan
>
> Arroyo Grande, Ca
>
>
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From:Jaci DiCarlo
To:brisco
Subject:Good decision
Date:Monday, November 16, 2015 6:43:13 AM
The closure of the freeway on ramp and off ramp at Brisco improves the flow of traffic dramatically. Our hope is
that the city leaves the closures in place. Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.
Sincerely,
Jacilyn and Germano DiCarlo
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Marci Imes
To:brisco
Subject:Halcyon and Brisco on ramp closure
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:19:55 AM
Hello All -
I want to let you know how much I appreciate having the on-ramp closed at Halcyon and Brisco Road. I live in
Rancho Grande and it definitely saves me minutes per day. I also think that I shop more along Grand Avenue now
because I can get there easier. All in all I think it's a great decision and I encourage you to keep it closed.
Thanks for trying it out and asking for feedback. Maybe add it to your Social Media if you haven't already? The
orange sign is not all that enticing, but at least it's there.
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
Marci Imes
Avenida de Diamante
AG
Sent from my iPhone
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From:shawn shurick
To:brisco
Subject:Halcyon/Brisco road offramp closure
Date:Friday, January 01, 2016 7:18:19 PM
Hello City Planners,
I love the northbound ramp closures! I live just beyond Trader Joe's in Rancho Grande neighborhood,
and the closure saves me waiting at the several lights each night as I come home from work during the
week. What a smooth return home it creates.
Please keep this closed and create the improvements planned for option 1 of the 2 at least.
Thank you
Shawn Shurick
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From:Andrea Shapiro Chavez
To:brisco
Subject:Happy with closures
Date:Friday, November 13, 2015 6:23:52 AM
Dear City of AG,
We live up on the mesa and we are very happy with the interchange closure at Brisco. The traffic
flows so much smoother under the frwy at Brisco and El Camino Real. We don't see any change
in traffic flow at El Camino Real and Halcyon or at the Grand Ave interchange.
Where we do see an increase in traffic is at the Oak Park Interchange but it does not seem
significant. We get on the 101 north taking El Camino Real and turning east on Oak Park. I think
there is a lot more traffic on El Camino Real between Brisco and Oak Park and those residences
there may be adversely affected.
Personally, I don't feel we need to do any additional construction. Just permanently close
the northbound off and on ramps at Brisco. In my opinion, that would solve the log jam that used
to occur there while still providing motorists convenient frwy access from and to all directions.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Andrea S. Chavez
Arroyo Grande
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From:Trevor McKim
To:brisco
Subject:HWY 101 NB On Ramp Closure
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:55:32 AM
To Whom It May Concern,
I just wanted to express my displeasure with the on ramp closure at Brisco Rd. This closure
has added 5-8 minutes onto my morning commute depending on light cycle. I know doesn't
sound like a lot, but when I have to commute to Templeton, I cherish every minute in the
morning I get to be home with my family. Instead of spending a reported $100,000 on doing
a study of how this may further screw up traffic in the Brisco Rd. area, why don't you use
your police department to start scratching cites for CVC 22526(a) Gridlock Violation and
CVC 22453(c) No Turn on Red Arrow. This would have a positive effect in a couple ways.
First I believe it would ease congestion by allowing flow through the intersections without the
interference of cross traffic who didn't want to wait their turn by holding motorists
accountable for their bad driving habits. Second, it would send a message to people visiting
from northern, southern, and valley areas of California that their metropolitan bad driving
habits won't be tolerated in our community and may change their driving habits in other areas
of our city making it safer. Third, we don't turn a community that I was born and raised in
into Pismo Beach that has only 2 or 3 onramps onto HWY 101, causing horrific traffic
congestion throughout their city, especially in the summer. Please stop trying to make a bad
problem worse and spending a bunch of money doing it.
Respectfully,
Trevor McKim
Item 11.a. - Page 824
From:Leslie Brown
To:brisco
Subject:I am in favor of Alternative 1
Date:Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:47:48 AM
I am writing to voice support for Alternative 1. Alternative 2 is unnecessary and too costly.
Leslie Brown
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Item 11.a. - Page 825
From:MARYANN OTTER
To:brisco
Subject:I approve of the freeway ramp closures at Brisco
Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2015 1:44:35 PM
This section of the town needs a usable underpass to unify the two sides of
the freeway.
This has solved the Brisco issue in my opinion.
MaryAnn Otter
Item 11.a. - Page 826
From:Gail Johnson
To:brisco
Subject:I love it closed
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:36:05 AM
Dear City of Arroyo Grande,
I come to and from work by way of the Briscoe Rd. underpass every day. Since you have closed the
on & off ramps, traffic has moved much better in this area. I have always thought that the onramp
at this location was less than ideal, anyway. The onramp at Oak Park is a much safer one to use to
enter the freeway.
So if you are taking votes, I vote to close it for good!!
Gail Johnson
Office Manager
St. Patrick Catholic Preschool-Jr. High School
Item 11.a. - Page 827
From:Gloria Lacey
To:brisco
Subject:I think it works less congestion
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 3:27:22 PM
Item 11.a. - Page 828
From:Norma Hornsby
To:brisco
Subject:Input on construction project
Date:Sunday, December 27, 2015 3:10:39 PM
I would like to share my feelings about the recent closing of the Brisco Road on and off ramps. I travel on the
underpass from El Camino to Branch Street numerous times each week. I live on the west side of the freeway and
do lots of shopping and go to the gym on the east side. There was LOTS of traffic and congestion in that area when
the ramps were open. Since they've been closed there is never a traffic backup--no matter what time of day. I think
the ramps should be permanently closed. There are on ramps at Grand Ave. and Oak Park which are close and
easily accessible to motorists. The city shouldn't waste money on an expensive expansion project in the area when
the traffic congestion problem can be solved by simply keeping the ramps closed.
Thank you,
Norma Hornsby
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Item 11.a. - Page 829
From:Larry Baughman
To:brisco
Subject:Interchange
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 9:19:40 AM
The new configuration is WONDERFUL. Especially for us who live south of 101. Keep the
on-ramp & off-ramp closed. Tks Larry Baughman
Item 11.a. - Page 830
From:jose mejia
To:brisco
Subject:Intersection close at Brisco
Date:Tuesday, September 29, 2015 7:32:03 PM
I think it is a horrible idea to close that intersection for 10 weeks in the middle of a school year having such as large
school as st Patrick's on the hill plus all the other business traffic that is and enough everywhere else. Do this when
school is out or during holidays.
Jose mejia
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Item 11.a. - Page 831
From:Joan Bogle
To:brisco
Subject:Intersection of Brisco and 101
Date:Sunday, November 01, 2015 3:15:35 PM
I am VERY HAPPY that those 2 ramps to and from the freeway are closed. Traffic moves
through this intersection so much faster than previous to the closing. Makes it much easier to
get to the shopping centers in that area.
I think that CLOSING should be a PERMANENT closing.
Thank you,
Joan Bogle.
--
"GOD is in ME or else NOT AT ALL." ....Wallace Stevens
Item 11.a. - Page 832
From:Andrea Nonsense
To:brisco
Subject:Intersection
Date:Friday, November 06, 2015 8:23:05 AM
I travel to the freeway each morning and this new way is MUCH better! It is faster and I've
had a few 'near miss' accidents the other way. Please keep it this new way.
Item 11.a. - Page 833
From:Molly Santa Cruz
To:brisco
Subject:Intersection
Date:Monday, October 19, 2015 12:06:59 PM
We like it. So much smoother to get through there.
Molly and Ernie Santa Cruz
Maple Street, AG
Item 11.a. - Page 834
From:Lisa Bartle
To:brisco
Subject:Intersection
Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2015 7:58:45 PM
Yes! Keep the on and off ramps closed! It is so much better, a much
smoother drive through a previously horrid intersection.
Thankful AG resident,
Lisa Bartle
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Item 11.a. - Page 835
From:jeffrey
To:brisco
Subject:Keep 101 on and off ramps closed
Date:Saturday, January 16, 2016 1:48:59 PM
We are the Grimm family Jeffrey, Vonie, and Ben. We live in Arroyo Grande near the Brisco
underpass on and off ramps. We drive it over 3 times a day and walk through the underpass 3
times a week.
We like the on and off ramps closed because we feel much safer in the underpass.
Prior to the closure
1. Prior to ramp closures traffic often backed up in all direction and multiple times we
witnessed vehicles cutting off other vehicles. The offending vehicles would start in the
North bound onramp lane and continue to the through traffic lane almost causing
accidents.
2. With multiple intersections, lights in the area and lines of vehicles; there was often a
strong smell of car gas which made walking through the underpass an undesirable
environment.
3. Vehicles on the off ramp had a bad habit of turning right on a red light cutting off
pedestrians.
With closures
1. The traffic does not stand still for very long. We don’t see vehicles cutting off other
vehicles.
2. There is a minimal smell of car exhaust which makes walking through the underpass
more pleasant.
3. The off ramp is gone making it safe for pedestrians to cross.
We request that the Highway 101 on and off ramps never be opened again!
Item 11.a. - Page 836
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Keep Brisco access closed
Date:Wednesday, December 09, 2015 11:21:51 AM
The Brisco access to Hwy 101 is not needed and should be vacated. Since recent closure the traffic flows have been
GREATLY improved to the retail areas east of freeway and on the frontage roads. People are using Grand Ave and
Oak Park access with no problem. If the on-ramp is opened the entire interchange would have to be constructed,
which would be a waste of taxpayers dollars, a waste of land to pavement, and loss of community character. The
entrance to our beautiful city would look like coming into L.A. Please save dollars, facilitate traffic flows and
safety, and save the character of our community by vacating the idea of an on -ramp at Brisco or Halcyon.
Thank you,
Marsha Lee, resident of Arroyo Grande
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Item 11.a. - Page 837
From:Katie
To:brisco
Subject:Keep east side ramps closed
Date:Tuesday, January 05, 2016 9:23:09 AM
Hi,
My family uses the west side southbound Halcyon off ramp M-F at 8 a.m and at 3 p.m. towards El Camino Real and
right under the freeway in order to access Branch street on the east.
To return to the freeway at 8:30 and 3:30, we use the on ramp northbound on the east side north of the town center
Walmart / movie theatre mall or further north at Oak Park.
Before the closure, would often spend 5 minutes backed up at the halcyon light trying to get under the freeway to the
east side. Now it is fluid, much safer, and a much less crowded route.
We request that the east side ramps remain closed indefinitely. This has calmed traffic significantly and made it
much safer for pedestrians.
Side note, if new ramp construction is to take place near the businesses at the town center mall, I suggest that
Walmart provide the funding. One southbound on ramp accessible more easily from the east side near the
businesses is much needed. There are plenty of northbound on ramps. Again, this should be (and perhaps should
have already been...) paid by the largest business that is attracting a large percentage of the traffic.
Thank you for your consideration,
Katie Mcneill
Grover Beach, CA
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Item 11.a. - Page 838
From:Jeff Horton
To:brisco
Subject:Keep it closed
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:28:50 PM
It's not worth the cost to upgrade it and life goes on without it!
www.coastcorral.com
Item 11.a. - Page 839
From:Lisa Chadwick
To:brisco
Subject:Keep it closed!
Date:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 4:24:51 PM
hi, wanted to say this interchange is manageable with the off and on-ramp closed. Caltrans
tried it several years ago and I thought the same thing. I sure hope you choose to keep Brisco,
Branch & El Camino flowing by using the current configuration.
Thank you for asking for the input,
Lisa Chadwick
Item 11.a. - Page 840
From:Kathleen Fisher
To:brisco
Subject:Keep the Briscoe ramps closed.
Date:Friday, January 01, 2016 9:49:20 AM
Driving from Morning Rise to Fitness 19 and back is a breeze now. Hope the ramps stay closed.
Kathleen Fisher
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Item 11.a. - Page 841
From:Steve Burdick
To:brisco
Subject:Keep the ramps closed
Date:Saturday, October 10, 2015 11:26:19 AM
We don't need freeway access in this location. Traffic has been much less and with more
people using the road as a artery from brisco to the other side...makes sense to remove the
freeway access.
Steve Burdick
Item 11.a. - Page 842
From:John & Brenda Costantino
To:brisco
Subject:Keep the ramps closed
Date:Monday, November 16, 2015 9:11:22 AM
That intersection has been a disaster for too long. The on and off ramps need to be kept
closed or moved to a better site. This is too busy of an intersection to have the ramps open.
Have enjoyed driving through there ever since the ramps were closed down.
Brenda Costantino
Item 11.a. - Page 843
From:Mary Zell
To:brisco
Subject:Left Turn
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:26:36 AM
In changing the stop lights due to the ramp closure, you eliminated the left turn signal from Branch onto Brisco.
Those of us heading toward Grand Avenue in Grover Beach now cannot turn left in a timely manner. Why
eliminate this left turn signal?
Item 11.a. - Page 844
From:Giancarlo Lauriente
To:brisco
Subject:Looking forward to Jan. 11
Date:Saturday, December 12, 2015 8:31:07 PM
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am looking forward to January 11th when I can once again start to use the Brisco on-ramp
after dropping my son off at his preschool on my way to work. This easy access to the
freeway has been missed over the past several weeks. Moreover, I have noticed heavier
traffic than normal at the Oak Park bridge and northbound exit ramp during the Brisco
closure. This is very concerning to me, especially since the Oak Park intersection stands to
gain increased traffic as Pismo condo units become occupied behind Orchard Supply
Hardware over the next several months. If history is any indicator, Pismo Beach development
will not slow.
Respectfully,
G. Lauriente
Concerned AG resident
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_____________________________________________________
Giancarlo Lauriente, DDS
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Five Cities Pediatric Dental Group & Orthodontics
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
www.5citiesPDG.com
Item 11.a. - Page 845
From:
To:brisco
Subject:LOVE IT!!!!!
Date:Tuesday, December 29, 2015 6:25:35 PM
I hope you guys keep it closed, it is so awesome. I love that you can now just go straight
through and especially that we don't have to worry about some idiot who thinks they can
make the light and end up blocking the entrance to the on-ramp. Also we don't need another
on and off-ramp, we have enough, if people can drive another mile or so that is their problem.
Please keep it closed. Thank you.
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Item 11.a. - Page 846
From:Bryan Woo
To:brisco
Subject:Love it
Date:Sunday, November 22, 2015 1:50:29 PM
I love the closure. It greatly helps when going over to the east side of the 101. It is also not very inconvenient to get
to another 101 north ramp or exit at another exit when traveling north on the 101. I think the trade off is worth it.
Bryan Woo
Item 11.a. - Page 847
From:Patrick
To:brisco
Subject:Love it
Date:Monday, October 19, 2015 3:53:52 PM
Traffic isn't as congested and it's easier and faster to get on and off the 101
Patrick Hauptman
REeBroker
Pismo Beach, CA. 93449
Item 11.a. - Page 848
From:Louise Taylor
To:brisco
Subject:LOVE the new layout!
Date:Wednesday, December 23, 2015 8:58:22 AM
Wasn't sure in the beginning if traffic would flow better but, after several
months of driving it, the flow is better than it's ever been.
No worries about which car goes when or where or the confusion with
traffic lights.
Thank you for this trial. My husband and I certainly hope that our
community agrees that closing the Brisco on & off ramps has improved
traffic flow and driveability significantly.
"We are not meant to be perfect,
we are meant to be whole."
Item 11.a. - Page 849
From:Nicole And Scott DeMatteo
To:brisco
Subject:Love the ramp closures
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:56:24 AM
Two thumbs up on the ramp closures at Brisco underpass. The area no longer feels dangerous to drive through
(because of the congestion and confused drivers who were in the wrong lanes).
Thanks for the good signage, too, and this email address. It's nice to feel like we locals have a say, too.
Well done, Arroyo Grande!
Scott & Nicole DeMatteo
Item 11.a. - Page 850
From:Nathan Phillips
To:brisco
Subject:love the traffic study
Date:Sunday, December 13, 2015 4:19:35 PM
I love the way my commute has been since the traffic study began. There are no more jam ups
under the freeway or on the hill up to the shopping center. It isn't even inconvenient to go a
little further to the onramp by St Patrick's Cemetary to get on 101N. Please don't put it back
the way it was.
Sincerely,
Nathan Phillips
Item 11.a. - Page 851
From:pc
To:brisco
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 3:56:14 PM
This intersection is finally working as it should. I hope the council decides to leave the
ramps closed for good. We sure don't have an extra $100,000. to open it and
possibly re-close it again.
I wish you would have a public workshop on this before you do anything to change
the way things are. I think the city will catch a lot of grief is the reopen this and folks
have to deal with the grid lock again.
Item 11.a. - Page 852
From:
To:brisco
Date:Wednesday, December 30, 2015 6:55:31 AM
It's to bad the founding Fathers . Ha-ha couldn't have been paying attention decades ago with
population control and not just been greedy to approve of every expansion and building
permit approval ! What did you all think was gonna happen when you let too many people
have permits and build without the proper infrastructure in place first? You cannot just keep
growing without pain! Now has come time to pay and you think closing the off ramp is the
answer ? I know try looking around now to where the problems will be in 20 to 30 yrs. And
given the speed of the wheels of progress you Might not have to have your children and
nephews and nieces paying for your mistakes then. Come on people this really isn't rocket
science!
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Item 11.a. - Page 853
From:Sheila Harmon
To:brisco
Date:Monday, September 28, 2015 10:16:39 PM
Regarding the Brisco Road closure, is this to help make a decision about placing of a roundabout at Rodeo Drive?
Why would this be an improvement? We live close by and don't want a roundabout. There are two good exits that
people can drive a little further to connect to in order to reach the stores, we do not need another mess at Brisco.
Another concern about a roundabout is the example of the drivers coming down the hill are turning on the red light
and do not yield to traffic from the green arrow who are trying to turn left legally, how would they behave on a
roundabout?
Sheila Harmon
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Item 11.a. - Page 854
From:Don Ice
To:brisco
Date:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 12:06:34 PM
I'm very happy with the changes at Brisco. Turning left from El Camino to the underpass used
to be very challenging. With traffic volumes reduced it's much easier. I hope the changes
become permanent.
Don Ice
AG
Item 11.a. - Page 855
From:Ronnie Rodriquez
To:brisco
Date:Friday, October 09, 2015 11:21:36 AM
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Project Manager/Dispatcher
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Item 11.a. - Page 856
From:Les Imel
To:brisco
Cc:Will Reichardt
Date:Saturday, December 19, 2015 8:21:18 AM
Smart move. I am in support of a permanent closure based on the last weeks. I appreciate your sensitivity and good
judgment. Les Imel,
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Item 11.a. - Page 857
From:Jennifer Colman
To:brisco
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 11:27:02 AM
Id like to make a suggestion, with the new lanes..it might be wise to add markings on the road and black out the NB 101
markings on el camino real...
ive almost got hit a few times from people not realizing the new traffic flow. (we travel the brisco area a lot)
Item 11.a. - Page 858
From:Lori Hall
To:brisco
Subject:Much better after ramp closures
Date:Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:05:29 AM
The underpass is much better now and I think a permanent closure of on and off ramps at Brisco Rd. Is a good
solution. We have too many on ramps as it is which cause problems on the freeway. It is so much better now going
thru the underpass.
Lori Hall
Las Jollas de Rancho Grande
Arroyo Grande
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Lori D. Hall
Item 11.a. - Page 859
From:Aaron Wolfram
To:brisco
Subject:Much better
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 1:25:19 PM
To Whom it may concern:
I would like to say that the closure of the ramps has greatly improved the circulation around
this area. The underpass intersection acutally functions instead of turning into gridlock from
too may light phases. I would encourage the city to pursue the less expensive alternative of
eliminating the redundant ramps at Brisco Rd. and allowing the intersection to function much
better.
Thanks for your consideration,
Aaron Wolfram
Item 11.a. - Page 860
From:wendy ragan
To:brisco; Jim Hill; Kristen Barneich; Jim Guthrie; Tim Brown; Barbara Harmon
Subject:NB onramp closure
Date:Tuesday, October 13, 2015 8:50:43 PM
I am not happy about the freeway onramp closure at Brisco Rd. I drive through this
intersection daily, as I work on Rodeo Dr. The closure has not saved me any time getting to or
from work, and it is more of a hassle getting to the freeway.
The closure of the northbound onramp makes travel for our family take more time and is less
safe when traveling to northbound 101 for the following reasons:
1.It takes longer to get to the freeway. I have to drive an additional half mile and stop at two
or three more signal lights before getting on the freeway. It already takes 15-20 minutes. This
is an almost 25% increase in travel time to the freeway.
2.The freeway onramp at Camino Mercado is short, and there isn't enough distance to merge
onto the freeway safely.
3. More people now blow through the red lights when traveling north on West Branch toward
the freeway entrance (especially at Rancho Parkway).
4. Now instead of getting cut off on Halcyon Rd, people change lanes randomly under the
overpass.
5.No apparent traffic study is being done, which is supposed to be part of this project.
Please give us back our onramp.
Wendy Ragan
Arroyo Grande, Ca
Item 11.a. - Page 861
From:
To:brisco
Subject:New freeway ramps
Date:Tuesday, January 05, 2016 9:40:02 AM
Ann Gaines
Arroyo Grande
I have been living on Via Bandolero for nearly nine years and have
experienced the traffic hold ups on West Branch Road and Brisco Road,
trying to turn right onto Brisco Road and go under the free way bridge can
take 4 changes of the traffic lights. I use the Camino Mercado freeway
entrance rather than try to enter at Brisco Road.
I would prefer the second alternative, relocating the ramps to Rodeo Drive. I
am from England and know that roundabouts certainly help the flow of
traffic (once everyone knows how to use a roundabout). This would
certainly help when St Patrick's school is in session, the amount of traffic at
2:30 pm on a school day means that I do not attempt to go via Brisco Road.
Item 11.a. - Page 862
From:
To:brisco
Subject:North and South on and off ramps
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 9:02:50 AM
Why don't you just reopen(on the east side of freeway ) the old northbound off ramp at Oak
Park Road and on the west side the south bound onramp
People going north bound can get on freeway at Grande, and at the existing north bound on
ramps at both Oak Park exchanges then.
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Item 11.a. - Page 863
From:Leonardo
To:brisco
Subject:North bound ramps
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 4:52:50 PM
There are three northbound ramps within 1/2 miles! Why do we need another at Brisco? Why do you spend our
money like drunken sailors! You are out of touch with your constituents.
Item 11.a. - Page 864
From:Walt Whipple
To:brisco
Subject:Northbound Brisco ramps closure
Date:Thursday, December 24, 2015 5:29:56 PM
Gentlemen—
I am concerned about the closure of northbound ramps at Brisco, particularly with the extension
through July. Using us as guinea pigs in lieu of adequate planning is unacceptable.
The northbound exit is of little personal interest because I exit at Los Berros/Thompson Road when
coming from the South.
However, the northbound on-ramp is crucial for those on the mesa and along Halcyon. Now that it
is closed, there is no good northbound onramp to 101 for us. To mitigate this, please make Oak
Park Blvd an express road from CA 1 to 101. This will require:
1. Widening Oak Park Blvd from the Pike to CA 1 to conform to Oak Park Blvd from The Pike to
the north.
2. Remove all stop signs from Oak Park Blvd to give Oak Park Traffic priority and so that traffic
may move uninterrupted from CA 1 to US 101
3. Remove all traffic bumps from Oak Park Blvd between CA 1 and US 101
4. Provide drainage at Grande Avenue to remove the deep drainage gutters that slow traffic to
almost a standstill
5. Provide adequate super-elevation on the curves down to US 101 so that traffic can move
quickly
6. Raise the speed limit to 45 mph from CA 1 to US 101.
7. Prohibit all school zones, senior housing, and the like through zoning regulation the entire
length of Oak Park Blvd.
8. Straighten Halcyon on both sides of CA 1 to provide a single intersection (creek realignment
will likely be required)
9. Reroute CA 1 up Halcyon with the existing road designated as a truck route for vehicles that
cannot handle the grade.
10. Give priority to traffic traveling between southbound Halcyon and westbound CA 1 and vice-
versa.
I realize that some of this will require cooperation of other jurisdictions, but the connection is too
important for a narrow approach.
Walter L. Whipple, Ph.D., P.E.
Arroyo Grande CA 93420-6572
Item 11.a. - Page 865
From:Giancarlo Lauriente
To:brisco
Subject:Northbound Oak Park exit at Camino Mercado
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 9:32:43 PM
Has anybody noticed that the northbound Oak Park exit at Camino Mercado gets backed up
nearly the entire length of the exit lane during peak hours? It reminds me of the Los Osos
Valley Rd northbound exit problem in SLO (even before the construction).
Seems like an adverse effect of keeping the Brisco exits closed might be a transfer traffic
snarls from under the Brisco bridge to the Oak Park/Camino Mercado exit!
Please let me know if my assessment is wrong.... might the traffic study shed light on this?
-gL
Item 11.a. - Page 866
From:Giancarlo Lauriente
To:brisco
Subject:Oak Park congestion
Date:Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:06:22 AM
I've noticed that the ramp at Camino Mercado and Oak Park overpass are more congested than
usual lately. And the oil pipeline construction hasn't even made it close to the bridge yet. I
am concerned about whether this intersection has the capacity to handle additional traffic,
especially given the development in Pismo Beach behind Orchard Supply Hardware...
-Giancarlo Lauriente
concerned AG resident
Item 11.a. - Page 867
From:Paul & Anne Holden
To:brisco
Subject:Off Ramp - On Ramp
Date:Sunday, December 13, 2015 2:33:52 PM
Eliminating this on and off ramp is proving to be a very bad idea! For those businesses and
individuals living on the west side of 101 near Brisco it creates a big hassle to get to 101
northbound. For those looking to take the off ramp to get to the shopping center it causes
issues as well. It is my understanding that since the ramp was closed Baja Fresh for example
has lost 20% of its business. For those exiting the shopping center headed north bound, I saw
that traffic two days ago trying to get on the Oak Park north bound on-ramp were backed up
to the Walmart exit. Not to offend anyone but this idea to close this off&on ramp is proving
to be a stupid mistake. Please re-open it!
Paul C Holden
Grover Beach
P.S. Personally this closure has had little impact on me or my wife, I am just speaking from
observation(s) and wonderment.
Item 11.a. - Page 868
From:G Stanfill
To:brisco
Subject:Off ramp closed
Date:Friday, November 20, 2015 10:37:14 AM
Love it! Traffic movies so much better.
Thanks Gina
Item 11.a. - Page 869
From:Eric Bradley
To:brisco
Subject:Off ramp closure
Date:Wednesday, February 10, 2016 2:39:21 PM
The closing of this off ramp makes so much sence. All I hear is good things about it. Please
don't reopen it, too much congestion
Thanks for listening
Item 11.a. - Page 870
From:Marie Nakamura
To:brisco
Subject:Off ramp closures
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2015 7:47:49 PM
I travel through this underpass four times a day, I am thrilled with the effect of ramps closures.
Consider this study over, it's a success.
Regards,
M.Nakamura
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Item 11.a. - Page 871
From:JOAN LAURIENTE
To:brisco
Subject:OFF RAMP CLOUSURE
Date:Wednesday, January 27, 2016 1:54:36 PM
I am in favor of keeping the Brisco Road ramps closed permanetly. Everything there
seems to be running much smoother since it was closed. I think humanity can learn
to adapt and this seems to be the case here. I am not in favor of building some big
interchange at that location. To much money and lets just work with what we have,
several other ramps that are handling the traffic.
JOAN Lauriente
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 872
From:Lossing, Leigh
To:brisco
Subject:Offramp Placement Suggestion
Date:Tuesday, December 29, 2015 3:26:40 PM
It seems like it would be fairly easy to create new on and off ramps by the Branch-Rodeo
intersection. That would allow the current ramps by Brisco to be removed and permanently
changed. This should allow traffic to move freely through the congested under crossing at Brisco.
Just a suggestion, thanks.
Warmest Regards,
Leigh Lossing
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Item 11.a. - Page 873
From:Marshall Lencioni
To:brisco
Subject:On ramp/off ramp
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 6:33:36 PM
To whom it may concern;
I have used the north bound off ramp every school day for the last 5 years as I have a child
who attends Ocean View elementary. I will admit I questioned this decision to do a study by
shutting it down. After not using this exit and being able to use Brisco underpass after it was
shut down....this is the best thing ever. I applaud the person or persons who thought this might
help the congestion, it most certainly has. Please keep this on ramp off ramp closed
permanently. ..it will be a sound financial decision that has PROVEN to work.
My two cents.
Marshall Lencioni.
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Item 11.a. - Page 874
From:Kathleen Fisher
To:brisco
Subject:On/off ramp closure
Date:Thursday, December 31, 2015 3:52:11 PM
Keep it closed. Traffic is much less and coming and going.
Thanks,
Kathleen Fisher
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Item 11.a. - Page 875
From:Marianne Moss
To:brisco
Subject:onramp closure
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:44:25 AM
As someone who lives in Briscoe Road, I would encourage you To continue the closure of the
Briscoe Road on ramp.It has relieved The traffic congestion on Briscoe Road, And it does not
seem to have increased the traffic on branch street To any great extent, from my
observation.Thank you.
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Item 11.a. - Page 876
From:Karen Fanos
To:brisco
Subject:On-ramp closure
Date:Monday, December 07, 2015 5:31:00 PM
This closure has been great! I hope you make it permanent.
I live on one side of the freeway and work on the other side.
My "commute" has been so much better. Also great for getting back and forth for
shopping, etc. even on weekends. Thank you!
Item 11.a. - Page 877
From:Stuart Vann
To:brisco
Subject:Open the exit!
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2015 4:13:28 PM
Hello,
Who is the genius that is responsible for closing this vital exit for 10 weeks? Why does it take 10 weeks to study
traffic, it's not complicated. It's a awkward intersection to begin with, but a vital one to get on the West side of the
101 without back tracking and causing traffic at the light at Oak Park. Also, if it's a test closure, why is there a
portable toilet sitting on the side of the road?! Nobody is working! Just another waste of resource, and man hours
for a pointless exercise in inefficiency. Why would a city close roads, inconvenience thousands of people with
excess driving time, just to study how a traffic jam works, then propose spending millions to do what, make it easier
to do the exact same thing that exit was built for in the first place?!! Have y'all lost your minds?! Open the exit, this
is one of the dumbest things I've ever heard of and had to experience! What else is California going to "Test
Close?" Maybe us with functional brains should "test stop" paying our taxes until someone in this state re-develops
their ability to think critically! Enjoy the free retirement on the private sectors dime Government folks. Let's hope
our money never runs out for your abuse. Please, feel free to respond with a logical explanation. Perhaps we should
"test close" the 405 in LA to study how it affects traffic!? Unbelievable.
Have a nice day,
Stuart
Item 11.a. - Page 878
From:John Hartman
To:brisco
Subject:Open the on off ramp at Brisco!!!
Date:Friday, December 25, 2015 7:36:49 AM
Only 195 people to determine closing TWO on/off ramps.
I want the ramps REOPENED.
It is super inconvenient and time consuming to go to the Oak Park on ramp to go North to San
Luis Obispo
It is so much slower not being able to get off on Brisco to go to Trader Joes.
Save Millions of dollars $$$ and REOPEN these two Ramps ASAP
Item 11.a. - Page 879
From:James Haynie
To:brisco
Subject:Permanent closure of Brisco Road Ramps @ 101
Date:Friday, November 20, 2015 3:18:13 PM
I say keep ramps closed. Already we see a considerable improvement to traffic flow in the
interchange of 101 and Brisco.
Jim Haynie
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 880
From:Kathy Neie
To:brisco
Subject:PLS DON"T CLOSE THE On and off ramps!!!
Date:Monday, September 28, 2015 10:14:38 PM
Please don't close the on and off ramps!!! It will add quite a bit of commute time to my drive if I have to make
changes. I do not see it as a dangerous intersection. I never have seen an accident there at all and I travel there
often. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE the ramps. It will make the other nearby ramps congested and it will likely lead
to problems/ accidents in those areas.
Thank you,
Kathy
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Item 11.a. - Page 881
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Possible change
Date:Sunday, January 31, 2016 7:33:04 PM
Attachments:2016-01-17 11.05.04.png
2016-01-17 11.06.14.png
It might be worth while to make the right hand Lane go straight at the intersection of El
Camino real and Brisco. Not just the left hand Lane. Attached are photos of the idea.
Thanks,
Marissa Erickson
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Item 11.a. - Page 882
From:Ron K. Jeffries
To:brisco
Subject:Puzzled
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:39:34 PM
What are goals of this traffic experiment?
Thanks.
Item 11.a. - Page 883
From:Carol Dempsey
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp Closing
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 5:48:28 PM
I drive this way home at least once each day. It has gone from a complete mess to get under the
freeway to a dream. No traffic. Easy to navigate. Much safer. I agree with keeping the ramps
closed.
Item 11.a. - Page 884
From:Sandra Hawke
To:brisco
Subject:ramp closure
Date:Friday, January 22, 2016 2:45:21 PM
It is remarkable that the closing of Brisco road on/off ramps have made a huge difference to the flow
of traffic. We no longer have to wait for multiple traffic lights to change, and stand in huge long
lines stretching all the way to the top of the hill by Trader Joe’s.
In my opinion you should leave those ramps closed permanently. You did it once before a few years
back, and it was so much better. What else do you need to do. The traffic is flowing very well –
leave well enough alone.
DON’T REOPEN THE BRISCO RAMPS.
Sandra Hawke
Sandra Hawke
Item 11.a. - Page 885
From:Kim Angell
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp Closure
Date:Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:00:49 PM
I feel that the ramp’s should be permanently closed. In the 28 years that I’ve lived here that
underpass has been a constant nightmare. At least now, emergency vehicles can pass through with
greater ease, which is most important.
Regards,
Kim Angell
KB Horseshoes, Inc.
Grover Beach, Ca 93433
Item 11.a. - Page 886
From:Al/Diane
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp closure
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2015 1:46:09 PM
We are locals who live on the Mesa. Thank you for closing the on and off ramps at Brisco. What a simple but
brilliant idea. We applaud you. Think about all the taxpayer money to be saved and we have good alternate routes\
ramps.
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Item 11.a. - Page 887
From:Shane Taylor
To:brisco
Subject:ramp closure
Date:Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:29:43 PM
I just drove through at lunch, smooth and fast very nice.
Shane Taylor
City of Arroyo Grande
Utilities Supervisor
805-473-5464 office
Item 11.a. - Page 888
From:Mari Yniguez
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp closure
Date:Tuesday, December 29, 2015 4:43:36 PM
Keep the ramps closed. It's great. The traffic moves smoothly
Item 11.a. - Page 889
From:Jill Wing
To:brisco
Subject:ramp closure
Date:Monday, January 04, 2016 8:16:41 AM
I keep seeing things saying that the City of Arroyo Grande wants input regarding the
Brisco ramp closure. I live in Nipomo and use the offramp constantly to access the
shopping @ Trader Joes center and Wal-Mart center. Its obvious how closing this
offramp has affected me. I have to drive surface streets, which takes me longer to
reach my destination (but I'm fine with that) I find the issues are now I'm consistantly
driving where there are more pedestrians, dogs, etc which I feel puts me and them at
more risk of accidents. There are 16K+ people who reside in Nipomo and use the
NB ramps. Keeping that traffic on surface streets isn't getting rid of the congestion,
but putting it in other areas of the city. We have the choice to spend our money in
AG or Santa Maria, and in all honesty I have found myself running to SM more often
because I don't want to deal with the traffic situation in AG. We need those offramps.
Jill Wing
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Item 11.a. - Page 890
From:Cheryl
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp closure
Date:Tuesday, November 10, 2015 5:31:46 PM
I am sooooo glad the ramp is closed. I hope the closure becomes permanent!! Traffic flow is much smoother in all
directions. I support the closure wholeheartedly!!!
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Item 11.a. - Page 891
From:Robert Couse
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp Closure
Date:Tuesday, November 03, 2015 4:51:53 PM
Although a minor inconvenience for me, the resulting vastly improved traffic flow is worth my inconvenience,
Forget alt 2 and just keep the ramps closed. It is working really well now.
Bob Couse, Rancho Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 892
From:Linda Lalum
To:brisco
Subject:ramp closure
Date:Monday, January 11, 2016 5:51:04 PM
We don't need this on/off ramp. The closure has cut congestion. It has also stopped confusion for those trying to
access Branch street from the N. bound turn ramp lane. Traffic moves smoothly now. Hope it will be permanent.
Linda Lalum
Arroyo Grande
Item 11.a. - Page 893
From:Nikol Neff
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp closure
Date:Wednesday, December 23, 2015 5:41:23 PM
I wish I had known there was a place to make a comment about the ramp closure earlier. I am extremely concerned
about my safety exiting the Grand off ramp going northbound since the Brisco ramp is closed. Twice in the last
month I have almost been rear ended because too many cars are waiting at the red light at the off ramp. Both times
that I have been near the end of the line, I was stopped in the slow lane rather than in the exit. It is always in the
morning around 7:30am.
It's not that I mind the closure but I am very concerned about my safety due to the heavy traffic at other off ramps.
Item 11.a. - Page 894
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp Closures.
Date:Friday, October 30, 2015 7:42:02 PM
Gentlemen,
After experiencing the bottleneck at this undercrossing for too long ,I am Really happy to see both
ramps closing.
Please do not reopen these ramps, as it is really nice to use this underpass without the ramp congestion
that has always been there.
It is easy to access the north bound ramp a short distance north ,at the third light, so it shouldn't be a
problem to access, or exit at that northerly ramp. Thanks for the closure!
Bill Greene ,Pismo Beach
Item 11.a. - Page 895
From:Tom And Athena
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp Closures
Date:Friday, January 29, 2016 11:43:11 AM
We're long-time A.G. Residents and definitely like the ramp closures - the traffic flow is so much better. Please keep
'em closed!
Thanks
Tom Considine
Athena Meisheid
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Item 11.a. - Page 896
From:Beverly Diggles
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp closures
Date:Monday, November 16, 2015 12:40:21 PM
Not only are the Brisco Road ramps closed, you close the alternate route ramps as
well? This must be killing businesses like Trader Joes and others in those centers.
First we heard the ramps were to be closed until Dec 7th. Now they are to be closed
until January? Why don't you just send 60 day notices to all the businesses that they
will have to be closing since you are preventing people from patronizing their
businesses. Really? Closing ramps is a solution? NO, it only creates MORE
PROBLEMS!! OPEN THE RAMPS BACK UP NOW!!!
This is totally unnecessary and a HUGE inconvenience getting around town.
Another decision made by the "mighty five" instead of the people that actually have to
drive it and deal with it on a daily basis. The problem the MIGHTY FIVE have created
for all the people. Wow! So much for representation of what the people want. It is
only what the bureaucrats want.
Just take the barricades down, and let traffic flow as it should. Quit making problems.
Item 11.a. - Page 897
From:Mark Pam
To:brisco
Subject:Ramp shut down
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2015 3:43:52 PM
I like the new configuration. Traffic on Brisco moves much better. Please keep the on and off
ramp closed.
Item 11.a. - Page 898
From:Pat Dempsey
To:brisco
Subject:Ramps at Brisco
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 2:38:27 PM
Since the ramps have closed, it is a pleasure going home via Brisco Off Ramp. Keep them
closed.
--
Regards,
Pat Dempsey
Item 11.a. - Page 899
From:Mike Mend
To:brisco
Subject:Re: Brisco
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:17:39 AM
Why do you want to reopen the ramp ,,,, you guys need to rethink ... Is its better for out community to keep it close ..
People pass faster less, lees pollution, even for a fast response ( police, fireman) that place it is always in stop whit
the ramps open ...
Does any body reads this ???
Sent from my phone
> On Dec 5, 2015, at 12:20 PM, Mike Mend <
>
> Hi i hope you guys keep the ramp close all the time ,,,,, i cross the brige 4 to 6 times a day and it was a nightmare
.. Now it is so easy and nice to think about crossing it .. Fast and quick ... We have another ramps that people can
used.. Please keep it close ...
>
> Sent from my phone
Item 11.a. - Page 900
From:
To:brisco
Subject:re: freeway on ramps
Date:Sunday, October 04, 2015 10:53:02 AM
Hello,
I read an article lately indicating your desire for public input on your "test". I suggest as part of this test you
look at the Oak Park on-ramp. At that point I'm not sure if that is considered east/west or north/south so
I'll state it this way. Coming from El Camino toward the OSH shopping area on Oak Park. Making a left
turn to the freeway has always been a little tricky because it seems that the left arrow is a bit short. When
the arrow goes of we are left with a shared green light. It might be helpful if you installed the overhead
signs alerting drivers about what the on-coming traffic is doing. I have observed that some who are
unfamiliar with the intersection assume that when the arrow goes away but the light remains green on-
coming traffic in the middle lane must turn left. Better signage and marking might help. I also suggest that
with increased traffic at that point the green arrow timeframe be extended. Hope this helps.
Ron Rodriguez
Shell Beach
Item 11.a. - Page 901
From:Matt Horn
To:brisco
Subject:Re: FW: Brisco Offramps
Date:Wednesday, December 02, 2015 7:08:54 PM
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-5441
Sent from my iPhone
On November 30, 2015 at 2:31:59 PM PST, Teresa McClish <tmcclish@arroyogrande.org>
wrote:
Teresa McClish, AICP
Director of Community Development
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
(805) 473-5420
fax (805) 473-0386
tmcclish@arroyogrande.org
From: Barbara Harmon
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 1:10 PM
To: Teresa McClish
Cc: Dianne Thompson
Subject: Fwd: Brisco Offramps
Please see below feedback from Ms. Austin.
Signal timing may need to be addressed.
Please cc: me any responses to her inquiry.
Council member Harmon
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Joanne Austin
Date: November 30, 2015 at 11:18:59 AM PST
To: <jhill@arroyogrande.org>, <kbarneich@arroyogrande.org>,
<jguthrie@arroyogrande.org>, <tbrown@arroyogrande.org>,
Item 11.a. - Page 902
<bharmon@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: Brisco Offramps
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council members,
In early October I expressed my displeasure at the temporary closure
of the freeway off/on ramps at Brisco. You were all kind enough to
give me your views and suggestions for more research on my part.
Due to family commitments, for the last six weeks I have been
traveling from Branch to Brisco and back, twice daily, at various
times of the day. These are my findings.
~ Going from Branch to Brisco is an adventure. The protected left
turn signal has a mind of its own and will, or will not work,
depending on its frame of mind. Minimal cars, a lot of cars, it makes
no difference. You do not know if it will allow you to make the
protected left hand turn. Many times I have had to wait for two
signal sequences because there was no arrow and traffic was so
heavy I could not make my turn safely. Hopefully this is a simple
adjustment for the signal.
~ Coming from Brisco to Branch is easy. HOWEVER, I wonder
what the EMT's think of this. I was under the bridge when they
made their way through and onto Branch. The raced along Branch
past the shopping center to get onto the freeway. These few extra
minutes could be a matter of life and death by having to deal with
traffic along Branch instead of being able to immediately get onto
the freeway at Brisco. Has this situation been addressed adequately?
~ There will be lost revenue to the shopping centers at Branch and
Rancho Parkway. People not familiar with this area and not
realizing they would have to get off the freeway at Grand or Oak
Park to go to Trader Joe's and others may well drive on.
I do believe there will be much more traffic and congestion at Grand
if that is to be used instead of Brisco. This was poorly designed to
begin with an no easy answers. I am not in favor of a roundabout.
Sincerely,
Joanne Austin
Item 11.a. - Page 903
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Item 11.a. - Page 904
From:Tim Brown
To:wendy ragan
Cc:brisco; Jim Hill; Kristen Barneich; Jim Guthrie; Barbara Harmon
Subject:Re: NB onramp closure
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2015 8:41:15 AM
Good morning
Thank you for your letter.
I forwarded your letter to the city manager
Tim Brown, Council Member
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande CA 93420
> On Oct 13, 2015, at 8:50 PM, "wendy ragan" <
>
>
> I am not happy about the freeway onramp closure at Brisco Rd. I drive through this intersection daily, as I work
on Rodeo Dr. The closure has not saved me any time getting to or from work, and it is more of a hassle getting to
the freeway.
> The closure of the northbound onramp makes travel for our family take more time and is less safe when traveling
to northbound 101 for the following reasons:
> 1.It takes longer to get to the freeway. I have to drive an additional half mile and stop at two or three more signal
lights before getting on the freeway. It already takes 15-20 minutes. This is an almost 25% increase in travel time to
the freeway.
> 2.The freeway onramp at Camino Mercado is short, and there isn't enough distance to merge onto the freeway
safely.
> 3. More people now blow through the red lights when traveling north on West Branch toward the freeway
entrance (especially at Rancho Parkway).
> 4. Now instead of getting cut off on Halcyon Rd, people change lanes randomly under the overpass.
> 5.No apparent traffic study is being done, which is supposed to be part of this project.
>
> Please give us back our onramp.
>
> Wendy Ragan
>
> Arroyo Grande
>
Item 11.a. - Page 905
From:Matt Horn
To:Don Bowler
Cc:brisco
Subject:Re: traffic
Date:Friday, October 30, 2015 9:04:17 PM
Don,
Thank you for the comments on the test closure. The majority of the feedback received has been
positive. You can find out more about the project alternatives by visiting the City Web Site at:
http://www.arroyogrande.org/561/Temporary-Ramp-Closure-at-Brisco-Road
I’m also icing brisco@arroyogrande.org so your feedback will make it to Council.
Thanks,
Matt Horn
City Engineer
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-473-5441
From: Don Bowler
Date: Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:26 PM
To: Matt <mhorn@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: traffic
Matt- I would like to comment on the closure of the Brisco on & off ramps.
I LOVE IT!
Now, you can actually get under the freeway in one signal change due in part to the signaling
updates & the ramp closures.
The Brisco on ramp has always been very nasty( I never use it ), because it is short, uphill, making
hard to get up to merging speed, & there is no visibility for traffic due to the dirt berm on the left.
I liked it when it was closed in 2005 & I like it even better now.
Nice that you have extended thru Jan..
I have noticed no nasty increases in traffic at either Grand Ave, or Camino Mercado.
I had a discussion with Ferraro back in the day, & he said we could not afford to lose onramps.
Bullshit, things are much better & safer without them.
The only improvement might be a bypass lane between Grand Ave & Camino Mercado.
I would appreciate your comments on any of the above .
THX
Don Bowler
Item 11.a. - Page 906
From:Karen Derrick
To:brisco
Subject:Reopen Brisco ON/Off Ramps NOw
Date:Friday, December 25, 2015 7:36:50 AM
Everyone I talk to hates the ramps being closed and especially for the holidays. It takes so
much longer to take the OAK PARK on ramp to go North and If you are coming in from
Santa Maria you either have to double back to get to Walmart or go through the congested
Village of Arroyo Grande.
The council needs to be replaced if they think this was a good idea
Save $ and open the ramps back up.
Sincerely, Karen Derrick
Item 11.a. - Page 907
From:Frank Madden
To:brisco
Subject:Road Closure of Brisco Northbound101 Freeway
Date:Wednesday, November 04, 2015 12:10:22 PM
To Whom It May Concern:
Regarding the closure of northbound freeway entrance to the 101.
It has been closed now for a couple of weeks. I travel a couple of
times per week to SLO off of Rodeo Drive. There has been no
impact to me what-so-ever in regards to the freeway. I travel on
down past Wal-Mart and make the next available entrance. I have
been hearing talk about putting in a round-about down near Brisco.
I don't know how you would even fit a round-about into such a cramped
area and I really dislike the idea immensely. I have traveled in many areas
that have them and I must say I prefer NOT to even use them. Elderly
people especially fear using them as they feel they will get hit. We have
a lot of elderly in this area that travel close to home and it would greatly
impact them. I vote NO to round-abouts!!!!
If you feel the need to close that entry path to the 101 just do it and
save the tax payers money.
As a homeowner in this vicinity we are the ones that see the traffic
flow daily and know the car flow capacity. Our city voted to put in
Wal-Mart and now they are seeing the consequences. Planning ahead
is always a good idea. Are you spending the tax payers money wisely.
Think about it if you are on the Planning Commission you must live locally
as well.
Elderly people are on fixed incomes and taxes are already high enough.
Sincerely,
Patricia Madden
Arroyo Grande, Ca 93420
Item 11.a. - Page 908
From:Lucio & Lupe Acosta
To:brisco
Subject:Road closure
Date:Thursday, December 24, 2015 9:21:32 AM
Many agree the decision to continue to keep the closures of Brisco Road closure for further review. The majority in
the Royal Oak area seem to be pleased that keeping the exits closed have helped immensely and made the
intersections there no issues when it comes to the congestion and delays as before.
I hope the City continues to make this closure possible and use the funds for repaving our roads instead of just
patching what needs to replaced a better option for all our citizens.
Thanks
Item 11.a. - Page 909
From:Paula Worsham
To:brisco
Subject:Road Closure
Date:Saturday, October 17, 2015 4:54:53 PM
Dear Sirs,
I saw the sign near the Brisco off-ramp asking for feedback, so I wanted to let you know my
opinion.
The closure as it is now makes a huge difference. The area as it was, was just asking for
fender-bending incidents, increased rudeness of drivers, and can be confusing as to which
lane to enter. With Wal-Mart and its shopping center just adjacent to this off-ramp and on-
ramp, traffic can be at a standstill for two light changes at least. I suggest that closing both
ramps is the best alternative. Access to 101 can be a little further to get to, but not out of the
way.
Thank You.
Paula A Worsham
Item 11.a. - Page 910
From:Colleen Martin
To:brisco
Subject:Road closure
Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2015 2:40:19 PM
Looking at the alternatives, it seems to me the less expensive alternative should be explored first. All
those improvements would be welcome no matter what. No homeowner would improve their property
this way - going for the most expensive alternative.
We closed these off ramps years ago and it went well.
I go north everyday at 7:30 am and have used both Camino Mercado and Grand Avenue on ramps. It has
been fine.
PLEASE no matter what you do, paint a beautiful mural on the Briscoe underpass. It looks no better than
Compston.
Thank you
Colleen Martin
Item 11.a. - Page 911
From:Greg De La Cruz
To:brisco
Subject:ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Date:Saturday, December 05, 2015 8:27:45 PM
Thank you for the changes that have been made in this
area. It was such a nightmare before. It's wonderful
driving through there now. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!
My vote is to leave it like this permanently.
...Now, if you can just get the P.D. to start enforcing
bicycle laws (my wife AND 80 yr old in-laws have almost
been run over several times by adults riding their bikes
on the sidewalks) it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
Greg
Item 11.a. - Page 912
From:cargin33
To:brisco
Subject:Road
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 11:20:51 AM
I love the way the road is now with the closed off ramp at Brisco and getting on the 101 just
up the road work great
Hope you keep it that way.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone.
Item 11.a. - Page 913
From:Sheila Harmon
To:brisco
Subject:Roundabout
Date:Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:53:52 PM
Isn't something wrong here when Caltrans wants to do the less costly and less invasive plan for the Brisco
intersection. It seems really strange that the Arroyo Grande City Council were, of all things, unanimous in their
decision to opt for the roundabout with all the outrageous cost not only economically, but everything else, including
the destruction as well as bringing more air pollution and noise to the residents in this area. My vote goes to
Caltrans in this, perhaps they are the wise ones here.
Sheila Harmon
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From:bill house
To:brisco
Subject:Safety
Date:Sunday, November 08, 2015 6:31:36 PM
The street is much safer to drive because of the changes. Appreciate the effort to improve our
community.
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From:Ronald Glahn
To:brisco
Subject:Street change
Date:Friday, October 30, 2015 6:39:02 PM
I like the change.
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From:Mark Bell
To:brisco
Subject:Subject: Brisco/West Branch Intersection
Date:Sunday, October 04, 2015 4:33:57 PM
Dear Mayor, City Council Members and everyone involved in the planning of the
Brisco Road Intersection Project,
I travel this intersection regularly as a resident on the east side of the freeway. I
applaud the closure of the northbound Brisco ramps. This closure has been
contemplated for a long time now and is way overdue. Too bad you need another
temporary closure and expensive traffic study to support this decision but apparently
you feel that's necessary.
With regard to the temporary closure (and actually in any future design as well), you
really should allow both eastbound lanes of Brisco to make the left turn onto West
Branch. The right hand lane would retain the option for right turn onto West Branch.
I see a lot of drivers get stuck in that right hand lane and make the left turn anyway
(as they have in the past). There is very little opportunity under the bridge to weave
into the appropriate lane for the left turn if you happen to get caught in the right hand
lane. By contrast, with both lanes optional for the left turn, there would be plenty of
opportunity to weave as you travel northbound toward Rancho Parkway to either
continue on West Branch or make the right turn onto Rancho Parkway.
I strongly support the permanent option of closing the northbound Brisco ramps
without the unnecessary and very expensive addition of ramps and, in my opinion,
very undesirable roundabout at Rodeo Drive. I see a lot of drivers get on the freeway
at Grand Ave. to travel the short distance to Brisco or especially to Camino Mercado
to get to the shopping centers. This would only be exacerbated by a complicated
and confusing intersection of ramps and roundabout at Rodeo Drive. And you would
probably see a lot of drivers now get on at Rodeo, as well, to get to Camino Mercado
to avoid the signals on West Branch. Besides, all these ramps so close together on
the freeway do not now, nor would they in the future, allow adequate distance for
safe entering and exiting. In any of the options, an auxiliary lane between Grande
Ave. and Camino Mercado is essential, even though it would require the widening of
the Brisco bridge. The installation of the Camino Mercado ramps was intended to be
a replacement for the Brisco ramps and, with a little adjustment, will be very
adequate for access to and from the shopping centers and residential neighborhoods
on the east side of the freeway.
I eagerly look forward to the completion of this entire project. I have been a resident
of Arroyo Grande since 1970 and obviously have seen a lot of changes to our
wonderful city since then. This project will be one of the most important ones and I
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know you want "to get it right". Best of wishes.
Very truly yours,
Mark Bell
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From:Robyn Dunne
To:brisco
Subject:success
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 3:07:30 PM
I've been driving the Brisco Road underpass almost daily since moving to the
neighborhood 15 years ago. I've seen it get increasingly more congested through
these years. The current experimental arrangement is an absolute success! I have
experienced absolutely no congestion at any time of the day driving this route since
the on and off ramps have been closed and the additional left turning lane from
Brisco onto West Branch has been added. Also, personally, I have no need for any
additional on ramps or off ramps. There are plenty of others very close by.
Thank you for taking public input.
Robyn Dunne
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From:Navarro, Marlene
To:brisco
Subject:Support for closure of the on-off ramp
Date:Friday, November 06, 2015 8:09:19 AM
Hi,
I live on the East side of the freeway and am in total support of permanently closing the on-off
northbound ramps at Briscoe. The flow of traffic has been tremendously improved since the trial
closure. It seems must safer now that people aren’t getting impatient to get through. I have no
problem going a little farther to access the northbound freeway and taking a different exit to come
home.
Make it permanent! Thanks!
Marlene Navarro
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From:Alicia Lara
To:brisco
Subject:Temporary Closure
Date:Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:17:41 PM
Having driven through the Brisco intersection for about a month now, I believe closing the freeway off/on ramps has
helped. So a thumbs up on that option (Alternative 1) IF the City can afford it.
The lights need to be better synced. After going through it several times, we realized the left turn at Brisco to go
under the overpass toward El Camino is after through traffic, instead of before it (as in the past). At high traffic
times, cars stack up/back up from El Camino to Branch, because the light at El Camino seems "off" sync. Even
though the left green arrow on Branch gives a driver the go-ahead, there is no where to go, because the cars are
stacked up to around the corner (up Branch coming from shopping).
Yesterday I sat third car back (I was under the overpass) at Brisco waiting for the light to change on El Camino, so I
could make a left to get to Halcyon, well in advance of when the light should've changed. The sync missed us, and
we watched other traffic go through the intersection twice before it came around to us. In fact, the first car in front
of our line ran the red light out of frustration. When he was in the intersection, the light finally turned green for us
to proceed.
You may get more positive feedback about Alternative 1 if you sync the lights better during this trial run. Thank
you.
Alicia Lara
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From:williamjr
To:brisco
Subject:Thank you
Date:Monday, November 02, 2015 8:44:34 AM
Please keep the north bound on and off ramps closed at Brisco. I live and work in the local
area and use the underpass at Brisco and 101 several times a week coming at that intersection
from all directions. Even JUST closing the on and off ramps really helps. I live off Elm and
this is the closest on and off ramp it is also the closest connection to the two sides of the
freeway but I still prefer the closure. Keep it this way.
Bill Findley
Arroyo Grand
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From:Tom
To:brisco
Subject:The closing of ramps at Brisco has greatly increased traffic at Oak Park Rd and Branch St. area. The city must
explore other solutions. Tom Rehkugler Arroyo Grande
Date:Monday, December 07, 2015 4:27:32 PM
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From:ROBERT WIRTZ
To:brisco
Subject:The solution!
Date:Monday, November 30, 2015 7:23:19 PM
Greetings, Arroyo Grande:
I will be brief here about my idea for a solution to the nightmarish traffic situation at 101 and
Brisco. I am attaching a plan for your review that has merits and and solves most of the
problems associated with the intersection/interchange as it exists today. I realize that it is not
the perfect solution. But, overcoming a couple of situations like the intersection of Brisco
with the new extension of Rancho Parkway and ROW acquisition it should prove to be a far
better solution than the two proposed thus far. Please consider this proposal and not
summarily dismiss it without some scrutiny as to its' merits.
I would like to think that I should be contacted after some considerable review and
investigation as to the worth of this plan and its' benefits to the community for some time to
come. Thank you for your time and attention to my request.
Regards,
Robert Wirtz
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From:Andrew Brunet
To:brisco
Subject:Thoughts and Feedback
Date:Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:11:36 AM
City Leadership,
As a Five Cities resident for the past 18 months I've used the Brisco road and on/off ramps
frequently. While the closure over the past several months was strange to get used to, some
clear benefits started to come into focus with the closure.
First, the traffic in that area is greatly improved. Without having cars coming off and going on
to 101 at that crazy intersection it has vastly improved the congestion that had been there
daily while the ramps were open.
Second, by doing a real study and closing the ramp, the City has been able to pull information
and statistics that will be very interesting to see once the report is finalized and presented.
This will allow for City leaders to make factual-based decisions and plan for potential
necessary changes.
The last, but very important, observation from myself is that the on/off ramp to 101 at Brisco
is completely unnecessary. With having on/off ramps at both Grande and Oak Park...there is
really no real need for this to open back up. Unless the study concludes otherwise, which I
doubt.
Please vote to keep the ramps closed, at the very least until the study has concluded and the
facts presented! Vote for the People!
Thank you,
Andrew Brunet
Oceano Resident
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From:John Henry
To:brisco
Subject:Thoughts on Ramp Closure
Date:Wednesday, December 02, 2015 11:22:02 AM
I just wanted to send a quick email with feedback regarding the ramp closure.
I run this route every day, and since the ramp closures, the freeway moves so much smoother.
The biggest problem with the Brisco ramps was semi-trucks trying to use the on-ramp and
merging onto the freeway at 30-40 mph. The same thing would happen when older drivers
would use the on-ramp and were too afraid to use any more than 10% throttle on the hill.
I am totally for the first alternative. The on-ramp is superflous anyways. With improvements
to East Branch, there is no need for the the northbound on ramp as there is Grande Ave, Oak
Park at the bridge, and Branch St across from Panera which are more than sufficienct.
Including Brisco, that's 4 NB on-ramps in the span of approx. two miles.
Even at peak hours, there is no significant increase in congestion at the remaining ramps. I use
the Oak Park NB off-ramp every day to get home, and there is little buildup at the light.
In the morning, there is traffic at the Grande Ave NB exit, but widening that ramp and
introducing two left-turn lanes could handle that.
I could see the benefit of moving the NB Brisco off-ramp to the proposed alternative 2
location at Rodeo Dr. However, there is no need for the on-ramp.
Thank you for listening to my rambling and my .02
John Henry
Proud Arroyo Grande Resident
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From:Patrick L Smith
To:brisco
Subject:Thumbs up on on/off ramp closure
Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:21:40 AM
Since we live in the Highlands and often used the north-bound off-ramp I was worried that we would
be inconvenienced. But the closure has made it much easier to get on the 101 going south, and it’s
just as convenient to get off on Oak Park. I vote to keep the ramps closed.
Pat Smith
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From:Michael Rees
To:brisco
Subject:Traffic Flow Improvement
Date:Wednesday, November 11, 2015 8:07:54 AM
i have been very pleased with the changes at Brisco Rd; since the ramp closures and lane
restripimg, I have not experienced any traffic delay on the route. This is such a dramatic
improvement to our community.
I am NOT in favor of the Round about proposal; traffic seems to be flowing without
congestion using the existing 101 access at Grand and Camino Mercaro.
With regards,
Michael Rees
Partner/Principal
3rfg.com
3905 State St., Suite #7-525, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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From:Stephen Ball
To:brisco
Subject:Traffic flow on Brisco at 101
Date:Monday, October 26, 2015 1:52:11 PM
To whom it may concern,
My humble opinion on traffic flow at Brisco at 101 is that things flow much more smoothly with the ramps closed. I
would suggest making the current ramp closures permanent. The need for vehicles to enter and exit the freeway
is minimally impacted due to the close proximity of other ramps, and the public safety is increased with the
reduction of congestion thereby allowing reduced emergency vehicle response times. in addition, business
access is better, and residents/visitors are less frustrated with traffic.
These are just a few thoughts, I haven't even touched on things such as the likelihood of better air quality due to
less cars in traffic at idle, and the possibility of less wear and tear on adjacent roads.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Ball
Arroyo Grande resident
"great ambition and conquest without contribution is without significance."
Item 11.a. - Page 930
From:
To:brisco
Subject:Underpass closure
Date:Monday, December 14, 2015 6:09:46 PM
My husband and I live in the Rancho Grande neighborhood just past Trader Joe’s. We use the Brisco
underpass many times a week and have enjoyed having the freeway lanes closed and the amazing
improvement to the traffic flow in the whole area that the closures have brought about. We have
easily adjusted to using either Grand, Traffic Way or Oak Park as our new on and off ramps. Please
keep the underpass
in its present condition. We look forward to the city management planning a permanent solution to
this problem.
Barbara Cutshaw
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From:Johnny Costa
To:brisco
Subject:Underpass Feedback
Date:Thursday, October 22, 2015 1:09:07 PM
Good morning,
I'm quite happy with the new arrangement/closing of the on and off-ramps. I thought it might
have an impact on the on/off by Panera Bread, but that doesn't seem to have been impacted.
Traffic on the right turn lane onto Brisco from El Camino Real isn't backed up as it used to
be.
It's a shame to see those two on-off ramps close, but I don't think there's any way to keep them
accessible and flow the traffic.
The newspaper article stated this was a $100,000 project. I hope they misprinted and it's
actually a $10,000 project. Doesn't seem like it would be that expensive to put up pylons,
repave and observe traffic.
End on a good note. Good job.
(I live on Chilton and cross Brisco at least 2X/day)
--
Johnny Costa
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From:John Paulding
To:brisco
Subject:Underpass flow
Date:Sunday, November 08, 2015 2:22:47 PM
I have been frustrated with the Brisco underpass for a very long time, as have many regular users. I avoided it at all
costs as the traffic flow was awful. After closing the on and off ramps, I must say it is a pleasure to use Brisco Rd to
pass under the freeway in both directions. Often, it is possible to go right through without ever stopping. I don't
know what impact the other freeway ramps have had as a result of the closure, but my vote would be to leave the
underpass just as it is for now. As it stands, it does not need to be wider, nor does the existing traffic experience a
problem getting through. A lot of money could be saved by keeping the underpass as it is. When I have needed to
enter or exit the freeway, I have not had a problem with long delays. Thank you for listening to my feedback.
JP
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From:
To:brisco@arroyogrande.org.
Subject:Underpass
Date:Friday, January 08, 2016 1:01:39 PM
We feel the closing of other north bound off ramp and on ramp is working really good
Elimination of both ramps is the way to go. Other changes for new ramps may work
but the way it is right now works really well. We have lots of on and off ramps in the
city.
Tony Wood
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From:Linda dahlgren
To:brisco
Subject:West Branch
Date:Saturday, November 28, 2015 3:22:12 PM
The light at Brisco and West Branch seems to need a timing change. The straight through traffic on West Branch
was delayed in both directions for what seemed like a disproportionate amount of time, while the traffic going
under the freeway was flowing freely.
Linda Dahlgren
Arroyo Grande
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From:Ron Linscott
To:brisco
Subject:Work Progress
Date:Friday, November 20, 2015 4:22:31 PM
Good evening,
I use the Brisco onramp for the 101N each morning in order to make it to work. Being diverted to the onramp closer
to the Panera isn't really much of a problem, but no matter what time I drive by the area there doesn't seem to be
any progress made. I haven't seen any workers there or any equipment to do any work. What work is actually being
done on the Brisco on/offramp?
I also noticed that the completion date moved a few weeks further away - what caused the delay?
Thanks.
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