CC - Item 6L - Request for Traffic Improvements at Rosemead Place and Earlwood DriveROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 8. 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE
AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions and make
improvements at Earlswood Drive and Rosemead Place. Residents in this
neighborhood expressed concerns that vehicles drive too fast around the turn at the
intersection of Earlswood Drive and Rosemead Place, causing unsafe conditions for
nearby residents. After visiting the site, staff recommended that traffic calming
improvements be added to help improve traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. Based
on these observations, the Traffic Commission approved the recommendation to make
traffic safety improvements.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to take necessary steps to implement traffic safety
enhancements at Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive.
DISCUSSION
City staff received a request from the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions at
Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. According to the Commission, residents have
expressed concerns regarding poor visibility conditions, vehicle speeding and racing,
and pedestrian safety in the area.
Rosemead Place is approximately 52 feet wide in between Garvey Avenue and
Hershey Street. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is
separated by a double yellow centerline street marking. At Earlswood Drive there is a
road curve and vehicles are able to head northwest-bound toward Ramona Boulevard.
On-street parking along Rosemead Place is generally open expect for street sweeping
restrictions. The posted speed limit on Rosemead Place is 35 mph.
ITEM NO. UL
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Meeting
December 8, 2009
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During field observations, staff observed vehicle traffic at this location. Staff observed
that vehicles speed along Rosemead Place and tend to cut across traffic lanes onto
Earlswood Drive. This creates an unsafe driving condition for passing traffic and
pedestrians walking in the area. Based on these observations, staff recommends the
installation of traffic calming devices to improve neighborhood traffic safety. The Traffic
Commission concurred with staff's recommendations.
If approved staff will proceed with the following street marking improvements:
• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve at Rosemead Place
and Earlswood Drive. Traffic separators help create the appearance of a
narrowing roadway and have been shown to help reduce vehicle speeds.
• The installation of rumble strips prior to the street intersection. Rumble strips
serve as a reminder for vehicles to slow down when approaching a particular
intersection.
• The installation of advanced road curve warning signs prior to the intersection.
Warning signs help to give drivers an advance notice of upcoming road features.
• Increased speed enforcement in this neighborhood.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this work is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget.
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Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View - Rosemead Place Northbound; Earlswood Westbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 4: Traffic Commission Agenda Report and Minutes, November 2009
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Public Works Department
Memorandum
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD
PLACE AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE
At your October 2009 meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to
review traffic conditions at Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. At this
meeting, Commissioners requested that notification cards be mailed again to
residents within a 300 foot radius of the location. A sample of the notification
card has been included for your information. The Commission agenda report
from October 1, 2009 has also been attached for your review.
Thank you.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE
AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE
SUMMARY
At the request of Commissioner Lewin, staff reviewed traffic conditions at the intersection of
Earlswood Drive and Rosemead Place. Commissioner Lewin indicated that he received
complaints from local residents in regards to speeding, racing, and pedestrian safety in the
area. He maintains that the addition of traffic calming devices will reduce vehicle speeds
and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in the area.
Staff Recommendation
It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council
that traffic calming improvements be added at the intersection of Earlswood Drive and
Rosemead Place.
ANALYSIS
Rosemead Place is approximately 52 feet wide in between Garvey Avenue and Hershey
Street. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is separated by a
double yellow centerline street marking. At Earlswood Drive there is a road curve and
vehicles are able to head northwest-bound toward Ramona Boulevard. On-street parking
along Rosemead Place is generally open expect for street sweeping restrictions. The
posted speed limit on Rosemead Place is 35 mph.
Commissioner Lewin indicates that residents have expressed concerns regarding unsafe
driving conditions at the road curve of Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. He stated
that the poor visibility conditions, lack of sidewalks and high vehicle speeds create unsafe
conditions for pedestrians. Attachments 1 and 2 include a neighborhood overview and
pictures showing the existing road curve conditions.
During field observations, staff observed vehicle traffic at this location. Staff observed that
residents speed along Rosemead Place and tend to cut across traffic lanes onto Earlswood
Drive. This creates an unsafe driving condition for passing traffic and pedestrians walking
in the area. Over the past year however there were no reports and vehicle collisions at this
location (Attachment 3 - One-Year Collision History Report)
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Traffic Commission Meeting
October 1, 2009
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Based on field observations, staff recommends the installation of traffic calming devices to
improve neighborhood traffic safety. This includes the following traffic calming devices:
• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve at Rosemead Place
and Earlswood Drive. Traffic separators help create the appearance of a narrowing
roadway and have been shown to help reduce vehicle speeds.
• The installation of rumble strips prior to the street intersection. Rumble strips serve
as a reminder for vehicles to slow down when approaching a particular intersection.
• The installation of advanced road curve warning signs prior to the intersection.
Warning signs help to give drivers an advance notice of upcoming road features.
• Increased speed enforcement in this neighborhood.
In order to better gauge resident feedback, staff sent notification card mailers regarding this
issue to households within a 300 foot radius of the location.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View -Rosemead Place Northbound; Earlswood Westbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 4: Traffic Collision History - Earlswood and Rosemead Place
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Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
November 9, 2009
The Regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman
Masuda at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Hall
INVOCATION: Vice Chairwoman Russell
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS PRESENT: Chairman Masuda, Vice Chairwoman Russell,
Commissioner Deary, Commissioner Lewin, Commissioner Hall
OFFICIALS ABSENT: None
OFFICICAL PRESENT: Deputy Public Works Director Marcarello, Traffic Engineer Deputy Itagaki,
and Administrative Assistant Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
October 1, 2009 minutes were removed from the Consent Calendar for minor.
Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Deary to approve
Consent Calendar items B and C. Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Deary, Russell, Hall, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
After discussing corrections, Commissioner Lewin made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hall to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2009 Traffic Commission
Meeting. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Lewin, Hall, Russell, Deary, Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes of November 9, 2009
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3. NEW BUSINESS
A. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - DEVELOPMENT OF
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Staff gave the Traffic Commission a briefing on goals, objectives and work plan timeline for
development of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Staff asked for the Commission's
input on these items and asked if any items should be added into the plan.
Commissioner Hall would like to know if there's been a study on bicycle riders on sidewalks, she
would also like to see more enforcement towards bicycle riders on obeying the traffic laws.
Commissioner Deary would like staff to advise the school districts to attend the meetings.
Commissioner Lewin concurred with Commissioner Deary's comments. He also discussed specific
traffic calming measures that he thought would work well in the City.
Chairman Masuda thanked staff for developing the plan for developing a traffic calming policy
4. STAFF REPORTS
Staff reviewed the monthly status updates and a briefing of the November 17, 2009, joint meeting
with all Commissioners to talk about the Strategic Plan.
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chairwoman Russell complemented staff on the improvement done to the freeway off ramps.
Commissioner Lewin would like to know if there is a reason why Mission Drive and Valley Blvd are
except from street sweeping parking restrictions. He recommends to check into add parking
restrictions along these streets to possible avoid people from parking on the red zones. He also
asked if parking "T's" are enforceable.
Staffs not sure if parking "T's" are enforceable; they will check with the Public Safety Division and
they will inform the Traffic Commissioners next month.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for
December 3, 2009 at 7:00p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council
Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes of November 9, 2009
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Howard Masuda
Chairman
ATTEST:
Silvia Llamas,
Administrative Assistant
Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes of November 9, 2009
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