A new traffic signal at the intersection of California Avenue and Theory will facilitate the flow of inbound and outbound traffic from the Health Sciences Parking Structure (HSPS). This signalized intersection will lead to the primary entrance of the parking structure and provide safer crossings for pedestrians in the area.
The new Health Sciences Parking Structure brings 2,043 stalls to support the expansion of the College of Health Sciences. The 7-level structure is located at the intersection of California Avenue and Theory.
UCI Transportation is working with campus planners to meet the demands of our growing University, including converting the roundabout on Engineering Services Road near Anteater Parking Structure, the roundabout on Engineering Services Road to a T-intersection. This will allow for enhanced safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in the areas, while also reducing traffic congestion during peak travel times. Access to Anteater Parking Structure will also be improved for pedestrians and drivers.
To help offset the loss of parking stalls for the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), parking lot 12B was expanded to include 32 additional reserved parking stalls next to the Multipurpose Science & Technology Building (MSTB). Parking lot 12B continues to be reserved exclusively for AR permit holders.
A City of Irvine Project Contractor: Harris & Associates Completed Spring 2020
City of Irvine performed construction work on University Drive, between MacArthur Blvd and Campus Drive, to reduce vehicular traffic congestion and improve safe traveling for bicyclists and pedestrians. University Drive was widened to add an extra traffic lane in each direction.
Bison Avenue & Health Sciences Road Traffic Signal
Completed Summer 2019
The new traffic signal at the intersection of Bison Avenue and Health Sciences Road was installed to improve traffic flow and provide safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. Additionally, this new signal will help support the campus' expected growth.
East Peltason Drive & Engineering Service Road Traffic Signal
Completed Summer 2019
The installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Engineering Service Rd and E. Peltason Dr has improved traffic flow and give safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. The south-bound Engineering Service Rd approaching E. Peltason Dr was widened and the shared left-turn/right-turn lane was separated into two lanes. The traffic signal along E. Peltason Dr was synchronized to enable the maximum number of vehicles to pass through, thereby reducing stops and delays experienced by motorists.
Contractor: Sully-Miller Contracting Company Completed Fall 2018
A new parking lot located on Bison Avenue and Health Sciences Road has provided approximately 1,000 parking stalls for UCI faculty, staff, and students, and 50 electric vehicle charging ports. This lot helps to alleviate parking congestion throughout campus. Identified as Lot 70, this parking area is a 10-minute walk to Ring Mall.
Contractor: Belco Elecnor Group Completed Summer 2018
The new traffic signal at the intersection of Los Trancos and East Peltason Drive was installed to improve traffic flow and provide safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. Additionally, a gate arm was installed at the entrance to the Los Trancos Service Road, providing necessary emergency vehicle access to the Engineering and Physical Sciences locations.