To assist with current capacity issues, Jurupa Valley is planning several key roadway projects, intersection improvements, and grade separation projects. In addition to addressing existing problems, these projects will help to alleviate negative impacts caused by future growth. Key projects include the conversion of two at-grade intersections to grade-separated intersections of Van Buren Boulevard at Bellegrave Avenue and at Jurupa Road. These segments currently experience the highest vehicle traffic volumes in Jurupa Valley, greatly exceeding their capacity, and have an LOS ratings indicative of more demand than capacity (see Figure 3-14). Another key project in the planning phase is the development of a new roadway at the southernmost end of Etiwanda Avenue that would help re-route Riverside traffic off Figure 3-14: KEY IMPROVEMENTS
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Limonite Avenue. This segment also experiences demand that greatly exceeds its capacity and has a poor LOS rating. A single lane addition is planned along Market Street, beginning at Rubidoux Boulevard and heading south into Riverside. Two additional lanes and a new intersection are planned along Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road and Bellegrave Avenue. The intent is to re-route traffic around Jurupa Valley High School, reconnecting it with adjacent residential neighborhoods to the south. Van Buren Boulevard is also slated to receive four additional lanes, creating an eight lane expressway through the city. A variety of traffic signal installations and timing improvements are also slated, along with a range of phasing, striping, and lane reconfigurations of a variety of key roadways at critical intersections. Together, these projects are intended to help alleviate current traffic flow issues and improve Jurupa Valley’s overall road network LOS. Project specifics were obtained from city staff and also through the draft Mobility Element of the General Plan.
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