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. Roadway Capacity is diminished by all closures. However, this particular segment of roadway has not been utilized for neighborhood circulation for many years. The unimproved gravel surface has not been maintained by the City and has served the adjacent industrial uses much more directly than the nearby residential. The street segment does not connect to Chambers or 2nd Avenue, and carries internal traffic only. The turn prohibition from 3rd to Taylor does not affect the capacity of either street and targets large trucks only. . Intersection capacity: The closure will have minor effects on the capacity of the intersection of Almaden and 4th Avenue by removing most northbound and southbound movements and converting them to westbound to southbound left turns and northbound to eastbound right turns. Likewise, the intersection of 3rd and Taylor will reduce one movement for large vehicles only. Observed volumes through both intersections are low and there will be no change in the LOS. . Safety: All potential safety impacts, both positive and negative, are minor. There have been no reported accidents on Almaden Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue or the intersection of3rd and Taylor in the five year period from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1997. The probability of accidents will decrease with this closure from reductions in traffic volume and a likely reduction in vehicle speeds. Closing a street can have negative safety impacts, including: 1) an increase in emergency vehicle response time; 2) the barricade could be hit by a motorist; and 3) the increased traffic at other intersections could increase the probability of accidents at those intersections if capacity is significantly affected. In the case of the Almaden Street closure, and restriction of one movement at 3rd and Taylor, the anticipated effects on safety are slight, as 1) the closure and turn prohibition were reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall; and 2) the barricade and all associated signing and marking, is in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) standards. . Signs, Signals, Markings: This project will be adding several signs notifying motorists of new regulatory controls and warnings including No Right Turn for Trucks at 3rd and Taylor, End and Object marking signs at the barricade on Almaden. . Intersection Controls: This project will make no changes to existing controls. . Roadway Lighting: This project proposes no changes in roadway lighting. . Access Control: No direct driveway or approach changes are a part of this action, however all access (except for emergency services) between the A&K Development site and 4th Avenue is being eliminated.