Proposed Solutions: 

1. Expanding Total Parking Spaces
The plan increases parking capacity on our property to 183 proposed spaces, designed to accommodate demand from users on-site. It does not directly address parking demand originating from sources outside of our property.

2. Strategic Location & Distribution

Additional parking will be placed along Clayton Road, Gordon Valley Road, Manka’s Corner Road, and around key buildings, distributing vehicles more efficiently throughout the site.

3. Preservation of Historic Character

The design maintains the historic small-town feel with elements like landscaping and rural fencing. Parking areas will include beautification features to ensure they blend into the rural aesthetic of Suisun Valley.

4. Traffic Calming Measures

To slow commuter traffic before it reaches Manka’s Corner, we are proposing relocating monument signage to help calm vehicles in all directions, along with roadway design adjustments that signal entry into a slower-speed rural zone.

5. New Stop Sign for Intersection Safety

A stop sign may be added at the intersection of Gordon Valley Road and Clayton Road to address confusion and improve driver safety at that location.

6. Turn Pocket Addition

We are proposing a new turn pocket be added on Manka’s Corner Road at the entrance to the Wolfskill Mansion to prevent vehicles from backing up into the main roadway — improving safety and traffic flow.

7. Crosswalk Improvements

We are proposing a new crosswalk, upgrades to existing crosswalks, and new pedestrian pathways that connect directly to those crossings.

8. Improvements – Our Plan

We are proposing a series of traffic and safety improvements at and around Manka’s Corner. This includes a stop sign on Clayton Road eastbound at the intersection with Gordon Valley Road, and a stop sign on Gordon Valley Road southbound at the same intersection, along with new crosswalks. These changes are intended to improve safety at what is currently a blind corner, where southbound traffic does not stop and vehicles—particularly fire trucks—often travel at higher speeds. We are also proposing a stop sign on Manka’s Corner Road at the location of the new left-turn pocket into the Wolfskill Mansion property. With approximately 77 planned parking stalls and increased activity expected, this addition will help manage traffic flow and improve safety.

In addition, we are proposing to remove the existing concrete and rock Manka’s Corner branding monuments located in the middle of the roadway, as their current placement creates challenges for large vehicles. In their place, we propose a new, safer approach to branding Manka’s Corner through the introduction of traffic-calming architectural elements. This includes two tunnel-style features along Manka’s Corner Road and Gordon Valley Road, and one arch feature on the south side along Manka’s Corner Road. These elements will serve as visual gateways, welcoming visitors into Manka’s Corner and signaling a transition into a slower-speed, rural environment, with complementary messaging on exit. The proposed arches and tunnels will be thoughtfully designed with natural materials, incorporating vines and surrounding trees to blend seamlessly into the rural character and landscape of Suisun Valley.

Plan Summary:

The Parking & Traffic Plan solves existing congestion and safety challenges by increasing parking capacity, removing cars from road shoulders, calming commuter traffic, improving intersections, adding pedestrian pathways and crosswalk access, enhancing emergency and agricultural vehicle access, and preserving the rural identity of Manka’s Corner. The result is a safer, more organized, and more functional environment that benefits businesses, residents, visitors, and the broader Suisun Valley community.