Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (PWARC)

1 Date: March 16, 2015 To: Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee From: Daniel Chavarria, Associate Engineer – Department of Public Works and Engineering Services Re: Presentation of the Orinda BART Station Signage Improvement Project The Orinda BART Station Signage Improvement Project proposes signage and transit information improvements that will further enhance wayfinding as well as standardize Orinda BART Station signage with that of other major regional transit hubs. This project considers the needs of a broad range of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. Transit connectivity information must be available for all user groups, and must be located at decision points on the paths to and from the station. BART staff will make a presentation of the Orinda BART Station Signage Improvement Project to the Commission. It is recommended that the Commission review the proposal of the Orinda BART Station Signage Improvement Project and provide input to BART staff. 2 Date: March 16, 2015 To: Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee From: Daniel Chavarria, Associate Engineer – Department of Public Works and Engineering Services Re: Presentation of the Orinda Crossroads Area and BART Wayfinding Signage Project The Orinda Crossroads Area & BART Wayfinding Signage project will provide signage for pedestrians to connect to the regional transportation network (BART) and navigate within the City of Orinda and the downtown districts. This signage and wayfinding system will be designed to project a consistent image for the downtown area; guide visitors to landmarks, facilities, and services; promote walking, bicycling and mass transit; and be sustainable as well as expandable. Square Peg Design, City’s design consultant, will make a presentation of the Orinda Crossroads Area & BART Wayfinding Signage project to the Commission. It is recommended that the Commission review the proposal of the Orinda Crossroads Area & BART Wayfinding Signage project and provide input to Square Peg Design. 3 Date: March 16, 2015 To: Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee From: Larry Theis, Senior Engineer – Department of Public Works and Engineering Services Re: Presentation of the BART-Downtown Access Ramp & Lighting Project The BART-Downtown Access Ramp & Lighting project includes constructing an ADA accessible ramp from the end of Bryant Way to the elevated sidewalk along the east side of Camino Pablo and installing overhead lighting below the Highway 24 (eastbound) undercrossing and BART tracks. LCC, City’s design consultant, will make a presentation of the BART-Downtown Access Ramp & Lighting project to the Commission. It is recommended that the Commission review the proposal of the BART- Downtown Access Ramp & Lighting project and provide input to LCC. 4