CC - Item 4D - Request for Do Not Block Intersection sign and or keep Clear markings at Walnut Grove and Norwood Place.TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEADD/CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CROWS, CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2004
RE: Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Sign and/or "Keep Clear" Markings at
Walnut Grove Avenue and Norwood Place
The City received a petition from residents of Norwood Place for the installation of a "Do Not
Block Intersection" Sign and/or "Keep Clear" Markings at Walnut Grove Avenue and Norwood
Place, as traffic for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue backs up from Marshall Street to
Norwood Place.
Based on field observations, during over'/2 of the signal cycles completed at the intersection of
Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street in a one-hour period, southbound traffic would block
the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Norwood Place. This occurred especially during
morning hours. Therefore, staff recommended and the Traffic Commission concurred, that
installation of a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings was
warranted.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to
install a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings.
Attachment
COUNCIL
FEB 2 4 2004
Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: JANUARY 26, 2004
RE: Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Sign and/or "Keep
Clear" Markings at Norwood Place and Walnut Grove Avenue
REQUEST
The residents of Norwood Place west of Walnut Grove Avenue have submitted a
petition requesting the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs and/or
"KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings. They have indicated that especially during
peak hours traffic for southbound Walnut Grove Avenue backs up from Marshall
Avenue to Norwood Place.
A second petition was received regarding vehicles parked on Walnut Grove
Avenue blocking visibility for vehicles exiting Norwood Place. The residents of
Norwood Place signed this petition to limit on-street parking on Walnut Grove
Avenue with "No Parking 7 to 10 AM and 4 to 7 PM Monday - Friday". The
petition specifically states there is a "big truck parking on the right side" blocking
visibility. Staff has attempted to make contact with the resident that circulated
the petition to clarify the request. However, as of this date, we have not been
able to speak to one another.
Copies of both petitions are attached.
CONDITIONS
Walnut Grove Avenue is a 64-foot wide roadway with two lanes in each direction
separated by a double yellow centerline. The posted speed limit on Walnut
Grove Avenue is 40 mph. In the vicinity of Norwood Place, the-fronting uses are
residential with on-street parking allowed.
Norwood Place is a 40-foot wide residential roadway that dead-ends
approximately 350 feet west of Walnut Grove Avenue. Norwood Place is stop
controlled at its "T" intersection with Walnut Grove Avenue. There are 14
properties on Norwood Place.
Exhibit A depicts existing conditions at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue
and Norwood Place. Exhibit B depicts an aerial view of the intersection.
February 5, 2004 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Sign and/or
"Keep Clear" Markings at Norwood Place and
Walnut Grove Avenue
Page 2 of 3
DATA
The reported collision history at the intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and
Norwood Place was reviewed for the period from July 1, 1998. through
September 30, 2003. This review identified 6 reported collisions at or in the
vicinity of the intersection. These reported collisions are summarized in Exhibit
C.
Observations were also made of the intersection during the morning peak period.
These observations recorded the number of signal cycles completed at the
intersection of Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street versus the number of
times the Norwood Place intersection was blocked. The observations revealed
approximately 34 signal cycles were completed in the hour observed. Of these
34 cycles, the intersection of Norwood Place and Walnut Grove Avenue was
blocked 19 times. During this same time period, 9 vehicles were observed
exiting Norwood Place and 4 were observed entering.
DISCUSSION
As indicated in the Data, over half of the signal cycles in a one-hour period would
block the intersection of Norwood Place and Walnut Grove Avenue. Especially
during the morning hours, this could be a result of the "split-phase" operation of
the signal at Marshall Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. In addition, the on-
ramps to the 1-10 freeway generate a high attraction by motorists.
The reported collision history does not necessarily indicate a problem with
southbound vehicles blocking access from Norwood Place. Based on the
information provided, there is no way to determine if blocking access played a
part in the collision.
Staff has attempted to contact the resident requesting the parking restrictions at
the intersection of Norwood Place and Walnut Grove Avenue. However, we
have been playing "phone tag" and have not been able to speak directly with
each other. Therefore, staff is not making any specific recommendations on this
request. However, we have included below some information that may be helpful
in discussing this request.
Staff reviewed the parking availability in the immediate vicinity of the intersection
in reviewing the request for parking restriction. There is existing red curb on the
west side of Walnut Grove Avenue from Norwood Place to -85 feet north. There
are no parking restrictions on Walnut Grove Avenue south of Norwood Place.
February 5, 2004 Traffic Commission Meeting
Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Sign and/or
"Keep Clear" Markings at Norwood Place and
Walnut Grove Avenue
Page 3 of 3
The reported collision history does identify a collision involving an eastbound
vehicle turning left broadsiding a southbound vehicle in 2002. Visibility was not
specifically identified as a factor in this collision. In addition, during our field
observations, we did 'not locate any vehicles parked in the vicinity of the
intersection that may have created a visibility constraint.
Based on the observed blockage at the intersection of Norwood Place and
Walnut Grove Avenue, the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs and
"KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings is recommended. This.recommendation is
shown on Exhibit A. .
With regards to the requested parking restrictions, staff recommends the Traffic
Commission take public comment on the issue after which staff may then be
prepared to make a recommendation to the Commission.
Attachments
• Petition for "Do Not Block Intersection" signs
• Petition of Parking Restrictions
• Exhibit A - Existing Conditions
• Exhibit B - Aerial View
• Exhibit C - Reported Collisions
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To- Ken RulaMnj {Rwemead City Hall
From: Rosemead Neighbors on Norwood Place/Walnut Grove
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MINUTES - ITEM IV. A.
NEW BUSINESS - 2/5/04
REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGN AND/OR "KEEP
CLEAR" MARKINGS AT NORWOOD PLACE AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the observed blockage at the intersection of Norwood Place and Walnut Grove
Avenue, the installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signs and "KEEP CLEAR"
pavement markings is recommended. This recommendation is shown on Exhibit A.
With regards to the requested parking restrictions, staff recommends the Traffic
Commission take public comment on the issue after which staff may then be prepared
to make a recommendation to the Commission.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Rosalyn Canezzi
8528 E. Norwood Place
Rosemead, CA 91770
Ms. Canezzi stated that it is very difficult to get out of her street, especially with
Rosemead Boulevard so crowded, and feels a sign is needed so they don't block the
cars.
Speaking before the Commission was:
Lee Kunz
8532 Norwood Place
Rosemead, CA 91770
Mr. Kunz stated that he is addressing this issue on behalf of the residents on Norwood
Place. He does not feel signs are needed, but does feel extending the red curb another
20' feet would satisfy most of the residents, because there seems to be trucks that park
there and block the view of the cars.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that if the Commission desires to have red curb
extended, that it be extended the entire 32' feet.
Commissioner Matsdorf recommended that the Commission approve the signs to be
installed. However, to bring back the red curb at a later date after the residents have
been informed, to give them an opportunity to speak before the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, and to bring
back the red curb at a later date.
Chairperson Knapp informed the residents in the audience that this item will be
brought before the City Council, and they're welcome to attend that meeting and speak
before the Council.