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AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
Regular Meeting
OCTOBER 3. 1996
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Larson, Ruiz, Tirre, Vice - Chairperson Knapp,
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Larson
Invocation: Vice- Chairperson Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 5, 1996
IL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on
items not listed on the agenda (Maximum time per speaker is 3 minutes; total time
allocated is 15 minutes).
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN CONTROLS AT FERN AVENUE AND
WILLARD AVENUE - This is a request from Ms. Stella Gutierrez to review the
intersection for the installation of stop signs on Fern Avenue.
B. REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN ACCESS TO "PARK MONTEREY" MOBILE
HOME PARK ON GARVEY AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF DEQUINE
AVENUE - This is a request from Helen Guarno, Manager of Park Monterey,
to remove the landscaped median to provide better eastbound left turn access.
C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON MISSION DRIVE AT VALLEY
BOULEVARD - This is a request from the Traffic Commission to install red curb
on Mission Drive near the intersection of Valley Boulevard.
V. STAFF REPORTS
A. HELLMAN - RAMONA /WALNUT GROVE - TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION
This is a request by the Traffic Commission to review the traffic signal operation
at the intersection of Hellman Avenue /Ramon Boulevard and Walnut Grove
Avenue.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Thursday, November 7, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead Council Chambers, 8838 E.
Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5s 1996
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice -
Chairperson Knapp, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice- Chairperson Knapp
Commissioner Tirre, Ruiz
Absent: Commissioner Larson
Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Brad Johnson
Acting Deputy Traffic Engineer: Chris Turnbull
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ruiz
The Invocation was led by Vice - Chairperson Knapp
I. REORGANIZATION
This item was postponed to a later meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Tirre, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz, and carried
unanimously to approve the minutes for August 1, 1996.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR "NO LEFT TURN" SIGN AT CIRCLE
K STORE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull presented the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on a field review of the driveway, it was recommended that a "No Left Turn" sign
be installed at the Circle -K driveway exit.
Administrative Aide Johnson stated that he spoke to the owner of Circle -K, and is in favor
of the recommendation.
Vice - Chairperson Knapp stated that her and Councilman Bruesch looked at this location.
Vice- Chairperson Knapp recommended that the sign indicate "No Left Turn ", from 7:00
a.m.- 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Tirre and carried
unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation with the addition of the
time frames.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" CONTROLS
ALONG GARVEY AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull presented the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
It was recommended that staff work with Los Angeles County staff on signal timing
adjustments on Garvey Avenue and to install two "Do Not Block Intersection" signs for
the intersections of Garvey Avenue and Brighton Street and Garvey Avenue and Willard
Avenue in the appropriate locations.
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Tirre, and carried
unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
B. HELLMAN AVENUE EAST OF SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull presented the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
The recommendation of this review was to provide no changes to Hellman Avenue at this
time and for the Traffic Commission to consider the alternative improvement of widening
Hellman Avenue on the south side during the San Gabriel Boulevard Beautification
project.
Vice - Chairperson asked why the City couldn't widen the North side on both sides.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull stated that on the north side, the alignment of the
through traffic on the opposite approach would be off set. This improvement would
necessitate the signal modification, and by doing one corner, it might lessen the impact of
the cost.
It was moved by Commissioner Tirre, seconded by Commissioner Ruiz and carried
unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
VI. STAFF REPORTS
A. STATUS OF FLASHING BEACON FOR THE TEMPLE
CITY BOULEVARD OFF -RAMP AT 1 -10
Deputy Traffic Engineer Turnbull stated that at the August Meeting, Commissioner Ruiz
inquired about the status of the flashing beacon for the Temple City Boulevard off -ramp
on the I -10 freeway. He reviewed the previous Traffic Commission Meetings and it
indicated that this item may have been part of the Guardrail request that was addressed in
1987 & 1994. As part of this request, Cal -trans indicated that the warning signs on the
ramps are correctly installed. It doesn't appear that a separate item requesting a flashing
beacon was part of the item. He indicated that staff can pursue this as a separate item.
The Commission indicated that they would like to have staff pursue this issue.
B. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS AT AUGUST 27TH
MEETING
Administrative Aide Johnson stated that three (3) items went to the City Council for their
approval. All three (3) items were approved.
C. STATUS OF VACANT SEAT ON THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
Administrative Aide Johnson stated that the City has received three (3) applications for the
position of Traffic Commissioner.
VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Ruiz stated that between the hours of 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p. m., there are cars
speeding off the freeway. In addition, there are buses turning right on Loftus, and he was
wondering if there was a weight limit on Loftus.
Commissioner Tirre stated that the stop sign on Ivar and Earleswood is bent halfway.
Commissioner Knapp stated that she would like to have staff look into installing a red curb
on Mission and Valley by the liquor store.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:33 p.m. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, October 3, 1996.
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FROM:
DATE:
RE:
REQUEST
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
CHRIS TURNBULL, ACTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC
SEPTEMBER 24,1996
REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN CONTROLS AT
FERN AVENUE AND WILLARD AVENUE
ENGINEER
A request has been received from Ms Stella Gutierrez of 3163 N. Muscatel to review the
intersection of Fern Avenue and Willard Avenue for the installation of stop signs on Fern
Avenue.
CONDITIONS
Fern Avenue is a 36 foot wide east/west local street with parking allowed on both sides.
Curb and gutter does not exist on the south side of Fern Avenue in the vicinity of Willard
Avenue. Willard Avenue is a 36 foot wide north /south local street and is STOP controlled
at its T- intersection with Fern Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on both streets is 25
mph.
Sanchez Elementary School and Temple intermediate School exists south of Fern Avenue.
A yellow crosswalk is located on the west leg of the Fern Avenue and Willard Avenue
intersection. "SLOW SCHOOL XING" pavement markings, school zone signs and school
crossing signs are placed in advance of the crosswalk.
Figure 1 depicts existing conditions.
DATA
Turning movement traffic counts were conducted for the intersection for the school arrival
and departure time periods as well as for the peak hours. The traffic counts are attached
for further reference.
Accident history at the intersection was reviewed for a recent three year period from April
1, 1993 through March 31, 1995. The review revealed a total of two reported accidents
during that period. The accident data is summarized below:
Description
194' West of the Willard Avenue
on Fern Ave. South crossing ped
versus proceeding west vehicle.
(Ped Violation).
Day:Date Time
Mon 3/07/94 11:15am
25' East of Willard Avenue Sun 7/11/93 10:40pm
Northbound vehicle(improper turn)
rearended two parked cars.
DISCUSSION
An evaluation of the STOP sign request has been completed for the location and is
summarized on the attached Multi -way Stop Sign Warrant worksheet. The worksheet has
been developed from guidelines established by Caltrans for the installation of multi -way
STOP signs. The evaluation revealed that the intersection does not meet the requirements
for the installation of a multi -way STOP condition.
Although the guidelines require the application of 8 hours of traffic volume data, it was
determined that the 6 hours of traffic data collected represents the peak vehicle and
pedestrian volume for the intersection. If the stop sign warrants were met for the six hours,
an additional two hours of traffic count data would be collected.
An average of 500 vehicles entering the intersection from all approaches for an eight hour
period and an average of 200 combined vehicle and pedestrian volumes for the minor
approach for the same eight hour period is required to warrant the installation of a multi -way
stop. Reviewing the vehicle and pedestrian traffic collected, the 500 vehicle volume is not
satisfied for the six hours of peak traffic volume data. Although an average of 200 is
reached for the combined warrant it is estimated that with an additional two hours of traffic
data this average will be below the warrant threshold. In any event, both the total vehicles
entering the intersection and the combined vehicle and pedestrian averages must be
satisfied.
The intent of STOP controls are to assign positive right -of -way at intersections. The control
is usually established on the street with the least volume of traffic. Additional control,
beyond the basic right -of -way assignment, is usually reserved for those locations where the
volume of traffic exceeds 500 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of an average day and
where both streets having about the same amount of traffic. These guidelines lends
credibility to the higher level of intersection control. Without credibility, voluntary
compliance is poor and without voluntary compliance, traffic safety is severely
compromised.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the stop sign control analysis of the Fern Avenue and Willard Avenue
intersection, the installation of a multi -way STOP condition is not recommended at this time.
Attachments
ct: p:066 \ch ri s\rosemeadVernwil I
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LOCATION:
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
MULTI -WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS
(FROM CALTRANS TRAFFIC MANUAL)
Au
DATE: 23 j(v
The installation of multi -way STOP signs are based on the following:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way
STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control
traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation.
Satisfied: Yes
2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within _
a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi -way STOP
installation. Such accidents include right- and left -turn collisions as well as
right -angle collisions.
Satisfied: Yes
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all
approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8
hours of an average day, and
✓�s Satisfied: Yes
is �e
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor
street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular
traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour,
but
Satisfied.' Yes
(c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic
exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant
is 70 percent of the above requirements. ,41_�4
MQ M� Satisfied: Yes No
VOLUME WORKSHEET
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Guideline
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(a) Total Volume 500 (350) 1 4"? 1 low 1 1 I 7- z3
(b) Combined Volume 200 (140) 1 s7ao1 33 1 1 1 7A I folZl 3¢ 1 10 1 219
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X9609022
Site Code :
ROSEMEAD
N•5 Street:
VILLARO
AVENUE
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E•V Street:
FERN AVENUE
Movlmen[ by: VEHICLE
DATE:
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9/17/96
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SEP —I.GT 96 WED 10:31 TRAF= ZC COUNTS 7 1 4646723 1 P.0:5
TURNING MOVEMENTS DY Traffic CCUntS, Inc PAGE: 1
Site Code : ROSEMEAD FILE: X9609022
N -s Street: WILLARD AVENUE
E-V Street: FERN AVENUE DATE' 9/17/96
MovemOnty by: vE..... ..... .........
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PEAK PERIOD ANALTSIS FOR THE PERIOD: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
[PEDS ].
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70 31 I 0 I 5II7
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DIRECTION
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PEAK MR
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Totnl
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PEDS
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Thru
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23
0
35
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7:30 AM
0.76
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37
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7:30 AM
0.64
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150
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0.64
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SEP -1D -96 WED 10:31 TRAFFIC COUNTS 7146467231 P.04
TURMINC MOVEMENTS by Traffic F.oUnt4, Inc PACE: 1
Site Code : ROSEMEAD FILE: 149609022
M.S Street: WILLARD AVENUE
E-N Street: FERN AVENUE DATE: 9/17/96
Movemento by: VEHICLE .............
Client : NILLDAN ___________________________
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PEAK PERIOD ANALYSIS FOR THE PERIOD: 1:30 PM . 3:30 PM
VOLUMES ...... PERCENTS .......
DIRECTION M START
PEAK XR .........
f0.0M PEAK HOUR FACTOR PEDS Right Thru Left Totil PEGS Right Th ru .Le [
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North 2:15 PM 0.70 16 28 0 34, 78 24 25 72 0 36 0 44
East 2:30 PM 0.66
5 34 99 0 138 1100 0 0 0
South 2:30 PM 0.36 522 0 0 0 522
Nest 2:30 PM 0.38 336 D 108 13 <57 7< 0 2< 3
Entire Intersection
16 26 0 32 '74 22 35 0 43
North 2:30 PH 0'66 5 34 99 0 138 < 25 72 0
East 0.66
0 -36 522 0 0 0 522 2100 0 0 0
South
Vest 0.38 336 0 108 13 457 74 0 24
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WILLARD AVENUE
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N -S Street: Willard
E -W Street: Fern
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HR TOTAL
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7
4
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28
0
3
1
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1
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1
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4:00 PM
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HR TOTAL
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2
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1
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49
6
5:00 PM
0
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2
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PAGE: 1
FILE: wilfer
DATE: 9/23196
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Vehicle peds
Total Total
49 6
42 b
91 12
58 1
40 0
32 2
159 3
50 3
440 0
DAY TOTAL 4 24 0 24 7 37 115• 1 3 3 1 2 4 2 101 16 344 IS
PEAK PERIOD ANALYSIS FOR THE PERIOD: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
DIRECTION
START
PEAK HR
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VOLUMES
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PERCENTS .......
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PEAK HOUR
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3:30 PM
0.84
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0
14
27
15
33
0
52
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4:15 PM
0.69
3
19
65
1
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3
22
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1
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3:30 PM
0.58
3
3
0
1
7
43
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9
65
3
2
82
14
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1
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7
23
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0
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0.69
3
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1
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0.50
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25
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Keep this report. This is your record of this accident. To comply with California Vehicle`COde (VC) Section
20002 (duty where property damaged), you must either:
a. Give the owner or person in charge of such property the name and address of the driver and owner of the
vehicle-, or in the absence of the owner,
b. Leave a written notice in a conspicuous place on the other vehicle or damaged property, giving the name
and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle involved and a statement of the circumstances.
This information is necess�. y for the completion of your state SR -1 Form, Report of Traffic Accident, and your
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VEHICLE CODE SECTION 16000
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to the property of any ONE party in excess
of the amount stated in VC Section 16000 or in,the injury or death of any person MUST submit a SR -1 Form to
the California Department of Motor Vehicles within 10days X <
Note: Failure to comply may result in suspension of your driver's license.
Form SR -1 may be obtaid from the Department of Motor Vehicles, the California Highway Patrol, any police
station, motor vehicle club, or Insurance agent.
If city or state property is damaged, you will be contacted regarding possible liability.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS TURNBULL, ACTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1996
RE: REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN ACCESS TO PARK MONTEREY
MOBILE HOME PARK ON GARVEY AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF
DEQUINE AVENUE
REQUEST
A request was received by the City Council from Ms. Helen Guarno, Manager of
Park Monterey, to remove the landscaped median on Garvey Avenue and provide
better eastbound left turn access into the mobile home park for recreational vehicles
and mobile homes. The request is attached for reference.
CONDITIONS
Garvey Avenue is 74' wide with two lanes of traffic in each direction separated by
a 10' wide raised landscaped median. A City of Rosemead monument is located
in this median. The posted speed limit on Garvey Avenue is 35 mph.
At Dequine Avenue and Garvey Avenue a 20 -foot wide driveway exists directly
across from Dequine Avenue. The driveway is for the Park Monterey mobile home
park. A 10 -foot median, approximately 80 feet in length, is located west of this
intersection. A left turn pocket is not provided for the mobile home park. A double
left turn pocket exists east of Dequine Avenue. The intersection is unsignalized with
a stop condition for Dequine Avenue traffic.
DATA
A review of the City's accident history from January 1, 1993 to present was made
and found a total of four reported accidents. A collision diagram is attached for
review.
DISCUSSION
The request indicated that it is difficult to turn left into the Park Monterey driveway
because the opening is too small to allow an eastbound left turning vehicle
protection from eastbound through traffic. It was stated that the opening is too small
for the length and width required for recreational vehicles and mobile homes.
Should an eastbound left turn vehicle attempt to enter the driveway, it would occur
in the # 1 lane (inside through lanes closest to the median). This movement is legal
unless posted. In addition, it was mentioned that eight accidents have occurred
within the past two years from implementation of the beautification median project.
One suggestion provided by the residents for convenience and safety is the removal
of the raised median and the installation of a left turn pocket.
From a field review of the intersection, a review of median improvement plans
prepared in 1990 and discussions with City staff, three alternatives were
considered to provide remedial measures to improve safety and convenience. It
should be noted that in most cases safety and convenience are conflicting
objectives. Most of the time safety is the over riding factor in determining remedial
measures. Figures 1 and 2 presents the alternatives and is discussed as follows:
Alternative 1
Alternative 1 is the placement of signage that would prohibit eastbound U -turns and
left turns, and the left turn out of the driveway. This alternative eliminates three
potential accident conflicts (rearend collision, and two directions of right angle or
broadside collisions). In reviewing the median design plans, it appears the opening
created at the intersection was intended for Dequine Avenue traffic and not
necessarily the driveways located on the north side of Garvey Avenue. Otherwise,
a pocket would have been provided at that time. This alternative is the best solution
for safety, but it will be considered inconvenient by the residents of Monterey Park.
deemed. However, the inconvenience is offset by the added benefit of increased
safety. In any event, the local road network, which is setup as a grid system,
provides ample opportunities to accommodate the turn lane prohibitions. For this
alternative, vehicle paths may lengthen by as much as 1/4 to 1 /2 mile. The
construction cost to implement these remedial measures is approximately $200.
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 would extend the existing median to join the existing median east of
Dequine Avenue. This alternative is similar to Alternative 1, except Dequine
Avenue traffic would be prohibited. Dequine Avenue commercial traffic may then
be inclined to intrude into the residential neighborhood south of Garvey Avenue.
This intrusion traffic may also impact school pedestrian traffic from Bitely
Elementary. This alternative does not accommodate the movement of vehicles into
or out of the park. The construction cost to implement these remedial measures is
approximately $ 10,000. This alternative, however, is not recommended. It would
serve only to prohibit left -turn traffic movements from Dequine Avenue and the Park
Monterey facility.
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 would extend the two -way left turn lane striping across the Dequine
Avenue intersection opening. This alternative would provide an area within the
intersection for vehicles to wait for opposing traffic to clear. This alternative,
however, still presents difficulties for eastbound left turning traffic due to the location
of the driveway and the raised median. The construction cost to implement this
remedial measures is approximately $400.
Alternative 4
Alternative 4 would remove the existing 80' median completely and install a striped
left turn pocket. This alternative eliminates the rearend type accident by providing
protection for left turning vehicles from eastbound through traffic. The potential for
right angle type accidents still exists. Because of the geometrics of providing a left
turn pocket for mobile homes and recreational vehicles, no substantial area remains
for a median. The construction cost to remove the median with landscaping
(including relocating the City monument sign) and installation of traffic striping is
approximately $20,000.
Due to safety issues raised and the costs of modifying or removing the median, it
is recommended that Alternative 1 be implemented.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on a review of the Garvey Avenue and Dequine Avenue intersection and
safety considerations raised by residents of Park Monterey mobile Home Park,
Alternative 1 (installation of turn restriction signs) is recommended as shown in
Figure 1 attached.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS TURNBULL, ACTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON MISSION' DRIVE AT VALLEY
BOULEVARD
REQUEST
A request by the Traffic Commission was made to install red curb on Mission Drive near the
intersection of Valley Boulevard. The request is made for the area just north of Valley
Boulevard in front of the Mission Valley Liquor where cars are parking in front of the Liquor
store blocking the right turn pocket at the intersection.
CONDITIONS
Mission Drive is a 64 foot wide street near its intersection with Valley Boulevard. The T -
intersection of Mission Drive and Valley Boulevard is signalized. The southbound approach
to the intersection provides two left turn lanes and a separate right turn lane. Mission
Valley Liquor store is located in the northwesterly quadrant and provides parking onsite.
The right turn lane stripe extends approximately 25 feet in front of the store. Figure 1
depicts existing conditions.
DATA
A review of the City's accident history from January 1, 1993 to March 31, 1996 was made
and found no reported accidents in the vicinity of end of the turn pocket.
DISCUSSION
A portion of the right turn pocket is in front of the liquor store (approximately 26), technically
leaving 30 feet of allowed curbside parking. Vehicles park in this area and obstruct entry
into the right turn lane and perhaps the right turn lane itself. Parking within a turn lane is
illegal and is enforceable per California Vehicle Code, Section 22651 b. However, the "No
Parking" requirement may not be readily apparent. Given this, available onsite parking,
proximity to a signalized intersection and a suggestion to keep the entrance of the turn
pocket clear for traffic flow ease, it is recommended to paint the 55 foot curb section red.
Figure 1 depicts the proposed conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the current no parking restrictions, by way of the vehicle code, and the fact that
this no parking condition is not readily apparent, 55 feet of red curb is proposed for Mission
Drive north of the Valley Boulevard intersection per Figure 1.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
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FROM: CHRIS TURNBULL, ACTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
RE: HELLMAN- RAMONANVALNUT GROVE -
TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION
A request by the Traffic Commission was made to review the traffic signal operation
at the intersection of Hellman Avenue /Ramona Boulevard and Walnut Grove
Avenue for possible implementation of split phasing in the east/west direction.
The 1 -10 eastbound on and off ramp intersects Hellman Avenue just west of the
Walnut Grove Avenue intersection. A project has been initiated by the City to study
this intersection and alternatives are being proposed to increase capacity and to
enhance operations. The attached depicts one of the alternatives being proposed.
This proposal shows the widening of Hellman Avenue which would require a traffic
signal modification. From a review of the proposed lane usage, split phasing would
be required.
Additional right -of -way will be required from the north west quadrant. This area is
State property and is surplus property and the City is in the process of acquiring this
property. In discussions with City staff, the acquisition of surplus State property is
a fairly lengthy process.
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