Genesee Avenue at EB SR-52 ramp

existing configuration	satellite image		proposed configuration

Currently there are only two intersections in the University City North/South Corridor study area operating at an unacceptable level of service. One is the critical intersection at Genesee Avenue and Governor Drive. The other is located here, at the intersection of Genesee Avenue and the eastbound SR-52 on/off ramp (PM peak intersection LOS: E). The source of the problem during PM peak is the relatively large volume of southbound left (SBL) moves onto the freeway ramp from Genesee Avenue (click here to see the detailed intersection data). There is only one SBL lane, which consequently is overloaded from time to time, with traffic spilling out onto the main lanes of Genesee. In addition, the free northbound right (NBR) onto the ramp creates unnecessary friction.

The need for improvements at this intersection was identified in the 1997 University Focused Transportation Study, where it was suggested that a second SBL lane be added, and the free NBR be eliminated. Although there is a structure located just north of the ramp (see above photo), this improvement is estimated to be relatively inexpensive ($900,000, according to the engineering consultants to the 2003 Public Working Group). Furthermore, the environmental impacts are expected to be slight, and easily mitigated. UC Golden recommends that this improvement be included with all six projects currently under consideration in the city's EIR process. Click here to see an aerial view of the proposed project.