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TC - 05-02-96AGENDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 Regular Meeting May 2. 1996 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Commissioners Larson Ruiz, Tine, Vice-Chairperson Knapp, Chairman Alarcon Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Larson Invocation: Vice-Chairperson Knapp 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of April 4, 1996. H. 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 A. San Gabriel Boulevard/Garvey Avenue-Day Laborers: This item was brought before the Commission on March 7, 1996. The Commission directed staff to contact other cities to determine what solutions they may offer. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Crossing Guard in front of Emerson School - 7544 Emerson Place- This request came from Ms. Pat Slusser, Principal of the school. Ms. Slusser is requesting the crossing guard at Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. V. STAFF REPORTS VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT Thursday, June 6, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 4, 1996 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Alarcon, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Alarcon Commissioners: Larson, Ruiz, Tirre & Knapp Ex Officio: Associate Planner: Carl Holm/Administrative Aide Brad Johnson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki Sheriff Liaison: Sgt. Edgington CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Ruiz The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Larson 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Tirre, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for February 1, 1996 and March 7, 1996. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE IV. NEW BUSINESS A. FOLLOW-UP ANALYSIS ON "NO LEFT TURN" SIGN FOR WESTBOUND GARVEY AVENUE EAST OF RIVER AVENUE/ROSEMEAD PLACE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Chairman Alarcon asked why we wouldn't extend it to the intersection. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she does not want to extend it to the intersection, because of the left turning vehicles. Vehicles have a tendency to cut the corner. Commissioner Tirre inquired if the turtle dots have been installed in front of the Diamond Square Shopping Center. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the turtle dots have been installed. Commissioner Larson stated that the turtle dots have helped the situation. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the continued noncompliance of the "No Left Turn" sign and the inability to post additional signs, the installation of "turtle dots" is recommended. This installation shall extend from the existing raised median on Garvey Avenue east of River Avenue/Rosemead Place to 90 feet westerly. It was moved by Commissioner Tirre, seconded by Commissioner Larson, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. is Commissioner Knapp asked if staff could look into removing the delineators located on..' Mission Boulevard, in front of the In-N-Out Burger Restaurant and install turtle dots : , instead. V. STAFF REPORTS A. TRAFFIC COUNT COMPARISONS ON GARVEY AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki explained how the machine that counts the cars works. Commissioner Knapp inquired as to the dates and times the counts were taken, because of the low numbers shown. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the breakdown is showing that there are some high numbers in the afternoon, from 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sgt Edgington stated that there's still no identity on the John Doe fatality on Delta approximately 5 weeks ago. Sgt. Edgington stated that the motorcycle program has been very productive. They've been concentrating on Rosemead Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, Garvey Avenue and Walnut Grove. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Larson stated that on Garvey Avenue there is a Roofing Company with their trailer/tractor blocking the left turn lanes. Commissioner Larson would like to see us mark the streets for left turn lanes. Sgt. Edgington stated that the Sheriffs Department is in the process of citing people for blocking the left turn lanes. Commissioner Knapp stated that she really enjoyed the Commissioner's workshop. Commissioner Knapp invited everyone to attend the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, April 27th. Commissioner Ruiz stated that east of Temple City Boulevard at Olney where the Freeway on-ramp is located, people are making illegal left turns, sometime between the hours of 4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., on the weekdays and somewhere around noon on Saturdays. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. The next meeting will take place on May 2, 1996. 2 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER DATE: APRIL 24, 1996 RE: SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND GARVEY AVENUE - DAY LABORERS FOLLOW-UP This item was brought before the Traffic Commission at its March 7, 1996 meeting. The staff report and meeting minutes are attached. The Commission directed staff to contact other cities concerning their policies regarding day laborers, determine any feasible locations for designated pick-up and contact the City Attorney. Most cities contacted have no specific solution to the day laborer situation. The cities primarily use enforcement (police or sheriff) of loitering laws or trespassing laws to handle the situation. In the City of Rosemead, the sheriffs department also enforces these laws to curb the use of day laborers. Staff also reviewed the possibility of a designated area for the pick-up of day laborers. However, discussions with the City Attorney indicated there are liability concerns that the City does not want to incur in setting up such a location. As discussed in the March 7, 1996, staff report, the installation of "No Stopping Any Time" signs around Diamond Square may deter the employers of the day laborers. Citations can be made under the California Vehicle Code 21461 - Failure to Obey an Official Traffic Control Device - and would be moving violations for the motorist. The installation of "No Stopping Any Time" signs will provide the sheriffs department with another tool to discourage the use of day laborers. RECOMMENDATION Therefore, the installation of "No Parking Any Time" signs on the south side of Garvey Avenue from San Gabriel Boulevard to Pine Street and on the west side of San Gabriel Boulevard from Garvey Avenue to approximately 720 feet southerly is recommended. This recommendation is identified in Figure 1. Attachment JI: RSD\DAYLBR G1 R17 GARVEY AV RIMUST MUST T N" mw US STOP o R30(MOD) R78-2 Tn~l I R265 SPEED 2n yia11 CHECKED 8265 e . RADAR ' . INO4QIl R26S (H~ r~ ' ~ m ' AI Z , N O o A O r: z m En n z ~ D W DIAMOND SQUARE m =n41VA11 ~ f- P.26S OJ SHOPPING CENTER f-°~ r PATCH LINE BELOW Mp T =~9fG~ 1 8265 (H) LEGEND ® RED CURB m N ti . 9 =v19'FO(( R265 ° a m R26S s 0 F.16u>zr= I „ATOM LIME ABOVE LEFT MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 1996 RE: SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND GARVEY AVENUE - DAY LABORERS Staff has received a request from Councilman Imperial to review the situation regarding day laborers on San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey Avenue surrounding Diamond Square. A suggestion has been made to install "No Stopping Any Time" restrictions around the Square. The installation of "No Stopping Any Time" signs surrounding Diamond Square is a possible deterrent to employers of the day laborers. Motorists could be cited under California Vehicle Code 21461-failure to obey an official traffic control device. This would be a moving violation, more costly than a parking ticket and d^ would be recorded on the driver's record. Such a violation may discourage the ZP employers to return. However, what is likely to occur with the installation of "No Stopping Any Time" signs is the employers will probably pull into the Diamond Square property to pick- up the day laborers. The day laborers will then be on private property at which time the property owners can have them cited by the Sheriffs Department. This will require additional coordination between the property owners and the Sheriffs Department before implementation can occur. There is also a possibility the day laborers will relocate to an adjacent street. In the vicinity of Diamond Square, the adjacent streets are primarily residential. This would create complaints from these residents and not solve the situation. The City of Agoura Hills has implemented a City ordinance prohibiting day laborers from soliciting in the public right-of-way. This ordinance, however, was approved and implemented based on an identifiable accident history associated with the day laborers. Such an ordinance for the City of Rosemead would require consultation with the City attorney. RECOMMENDATION Due to the complexity of this issue, staff is seeking direction from the Traffic Commission. RSD DAYLBR ROSEN EAD TRAFFIC CO(•11U&UON MIN 1T MARCH 7. LM The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Alarcon, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. I____;CA7 I. Present: Chairman Alarcon Commissioners; Larson, Ruiz, Tirre, Knapp Ex Officio: Associate Planner: Carl Holm Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki Sheriff Liaison: Sgt. Edgington was present to introduce Lt. Heller as the new Liaison. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Larson The Invocation was delivered by Chairman Alarcon t. APPROVAL OF MRQI tTES Mr. Holm announced that the minutes have not been completed and recommended to continue this item. With no objection, this item was continued to the April 4th meeting. 11, OR AI OMM UJICATIONS FROM IRE A DIFNCE -None III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. SAN GABRI I BO 1 EVAR- AND GARVEY AV tUIF - DAY LABORERS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that staff received a request from Councilman Imperial to review the situation regarding day laborers on San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey Avenue surrounding Diamond Square. A suggestion has been made to install "No Stopping Any Time" restrictions around the square. However, what is likely to occur with the installation of "No Stopping Any Time" signs is the employers will probably pull into the Diamond Square property to pick up the day laborers. The day laborers will then be on private property at which time the properly owners can have them cited by the Sheriffs Department. There is also a possibility the day laborers will relocate to an adjacent street. In the vicinity of Diamond Square, the adjacent streets are primarily residential. This would create complaints from these residents and not solve the problem. RFCOMM FNDATION Due to the complexity of this issue, staff was seeking direction from the Traffic Commission ® Commissioner Larson stated that there is an additional problem on the north side of the street. Chairman Alarcon inquired if traffic enforcement is an option. co V. Sgt. Edgington stated that the Citv of South El Monte has very strict law enforcement, however, Diamond Square has many more people than South El Monte. Sgt. Edgington stated that the City of Ontario/Pomona set-up areas where people can go. Commissioner Tirre inquired if there is such a location in Rosemead where these people can go?' Mr. Holm responded that there is no place set-up for this at this time, but staff could investigate this issue. We would need to make sure sufficient facilities are available, and that it is convenient enough that it will be used. Commissioner Larson directed staff to contact other cities, such as Monrovia and other surrounding cities, to see what kind of solutions they may have to offer. It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to direct staff to contact surrounding cities, to see what kind of solutions they may have to offer. RESPONSE TO COMMISSION Ca&ZE DePu[Yr tc Engineer Itagaki noted that she talked to the Boy a Girls Club, Director t ony Robles, and he is willing to help to resolve t oblem and to encourage U. 'n crosswalks. Commissioner L n expanded on his concern that the o em is mainly and weekends and eve ' \t\herewa administration is n commissioner Knareased police e o this area. ement for "1" walking in Lt. Heller stated thantly a S ri s Briefing to increase pedestrian enforcement in RosB. The Commissioners were asked w o 'o \stahey nding the Commissioner Workshop on Saturday, March 996, semead Sheraton Hotel. Commissioners Alarcon, Kna d Ruiz would like to attend. C. nTUrR rnn.r...- ,T Deputy "fraffc Engin er tagaki reported on City Coll s, regarding approval oF1 he Sp d ump Flyer, and that there widots installed at Diamond Square at er than delineators. She also rehe status of the design of sign. f r NewMewmark and Mission/EarAssociate P anr~er Holm inf ormed the Commission that P Marvin w ey passed away. Mr V I/ informed the Commission that Brad Johnson will be the nw\ pe o contact in charge of the Traffic Commission. e S . f dgington stated that there are now ? motorcycle cops in the Citv of osemead. TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER DATE: MARCH 7, 1996 RE: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD IN FRONT OF EMERSON SCHOOL - 7544 EMERSON PLACE REQUEST A request has been received from Ms. Pat Slusser, Principal of Emerson School. Ms. Slusser is requesting a crossing guard be placed at Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue to assist students crossing at the yellow crosswalk. Emerson School begins at 8:00 AM and releases at 2:31 PM and 2:36 PM. A similar request was made at the April 2, 1992, Traffic Commission meeting. The staff report and meeting minutes are attached. CONDITIONS Emerson Place is a 36-foot wide east/west residential roadway with one lane of traffic in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by single yellow skip striping. A yellow crosswalk exists on the west leg of Emerson Place at Prospect Avenue. The posted speed limit on Emerson Place is 30 mph. In the vicinity of Emerson School, the speed limit is 25 mph when children are present. Prospect Avenue is a 36-foot wide north/south residential roadway. The intersection of Prospect Avenue and Emerson Place forms a "T" intersection. Prospect Avenue is STOP controlled at this intersection. There are no stripes on Prospect Avenue. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. Figure 1 depicts existing conditions. Emerson School is on the south side of Emerson Place extending from Prospect Avenue east to Jackson Avenue. The teacher's parking lot is adjacent to the west side of the school. No additional parking is available on the school grounds or adjoining properties. The "back side" of the school is bordered by Whitmore Street. Access to the school is limited to the pedestrian gate on Emerson Place just east of Prospect Avenue. There are three other gates that access the school but they are kept locked for security purposes. Student drop-off and pick-up are conducted mainly near the Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue school access gate. Page 2. A four-way STOP is located at Emerson Place and Jackson Street with yellow crosswalks on all four legs. A crossing guard is posted at this intersection. The crosswalk at Jackson Street is approximately 300' east of Prospect Avenue. DATA Pedestrian counts were taken at the intersection on Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. These counts were conducted from 7:00 to 8:45 AM and from 2:00 to 3:15 PM on a regular school day. During the morning count, a total of 129 students crossed in the crosswalk. In the afternoon, the pedestrian count increased to 144. Traffic volume counts were also taken at the intersection. This count identified 802 vehicles crossing the crosswalk in the morning and 590 vehicles in the afternoon. The accident history at the intersection of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue was reviewed for the period between January 1, 1992 and September 30, 1995. This reviewed identified three accidents occurring at or within 100' of the intersection. These accidents are summarized below: Location and Description Date Time At - Southbound left turning vehicle 12/10/92 12:40 PM broadsided an eastbound vehicle proceeding straight (Right-of-way Automobile). At - Northbound pedestrian collided 10/6/94 2:45 PM with a westbound stopped vehicle (Pedestrian Violation). 70' west of - Westbound vehicle 8/5/94 9:30 AM rearended a westbound left turning vehicle (Unsafe Speed). Page 3. DISCUSSION Observations of Emerson School were conducted at the start of the regular school and the release of the school. These observations included: 1. The primary drop-off area is in the immediate vicinity of the main gate near Prospect Avenue. A high degree of double parking occurs in this area causing congestion on Emerson Place. Parking is available in front of the school to the east of the main gate but is not heavily used by the parents. 2. The pick-up area extends along the length of the school on Emerson Place. Parents also park on Prospect Avenue and walk to the main gate. If parking is not available, double parking often occurs. 3. During the afternoon release period, a school bus parks in the red zone of the crosswalk. However, the bus does not always pull to the curb because of cones that are placed by the school to keep the red zone clear of other vehicles. This requires vehicles traveling on Emerson Place to pass around the bus in the opposing lane of traffic causing confusion and congestion. This bus remains for a period less than 10 minutes. 4. Vehicles stop for pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk on Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. Caltrans has developed guidelines for the use of crossing guards. Attached is a worksheet for the placement of a crossing guard based on these guidelines. The worksheet indicates that the traffic volumes on Emerson Place and the pedestrian volumes crossing at Prospect Avenue satisfy part of the guideline. The existing crossing guard at Emerson Place and Jackson Street is an alternate controlled crossing 300 feet from this intersection. This does not satisfy the first part of the guideline. Based on field review of the intersection, engineering judgement indicates the placement of a crossing guard on Emerson Place at Prospect Avenue will enhance pedestrian safety at this crossing. A crossing guard will not, however, be the "cure-all" to the problems in front of the school. Staff met with Ms. Pat Slusser during an afternoon release period. We discussed with Ms. Slusser several items that should also be considered by the school to improve the situation in front of the school. These items, however, are at the discretion of the school and may require approval from other boards or committees. Page 4. The following items should be considered by the school to help alleviate the congestion and confusion in front of Emerson School: 1. Open the existing pedestrian gate east of the current entrance. This may reduce the congestion in the immediate area of the main entrance. More vehicles and parents may be more willing to park farther away from the main entrance if their children can exit at another location. This may also reduce the incidence of double parking. 2. Do not place the cones in the red zone for the bus. The red zone does not allow vehicles to park in this area. The placement of cones often keeps the bus from the curb causing congestion on Emerson Place. 3. Construct additional parking or loading area in the grass area in front of the school. This increases the area where students can be picked-up without crossing the street. This may also reduce double parking and congestion at the intersection of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. Overall, the placement of a crossing at the intersection of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue will assist the elementary school pedestrians crossing Emerson Place. The crossing guard, however, will not remove all the problems occurring at the location. The items identified above may also help the situation. RECOMMENDATION The placement of a crossing guard at Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue is recommended. It is further recommended that the existing red curb be marked "No Stopping Bus Zone" to allow the school bus to legally stop in this area. Attachment JI: RSMEMERSON 36 W h J No SCULL C h K 0. STOP a dOiS SCNoa. xitiG , - EMElZSo ;>4,A r- F 2'• ti LL, 7ti c a2 rm- WHITE c.UMR5 -i b b TCMOO~ STOP u(N6 A/IC40 (MAIM ' ENT[ANCa: SEeo..IOwRV G•~r.ca..,CE • 349' t EMERSo..i 5~-+(00l L£GE"o ® RED Cu2g ~1C1$I tw16 Coaoir,aa•y ~MEf25oN SChI00L 7544 Er- g Lw opo FL4t E CITY OF ROSEMEAD ~h CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADULT CROSSING GUARD WARRANTS (FROM CALTRANS TRAFFIC MANUAL) LOCATION: E"r Pla P gL PPbt)pae+ Ay o t DATE: 3 S 46 Adult crossing guards may be used under the following conditions: 1. At uncontrolled crossings where there is no alternate controlled crossing within 600 feet; AND Not Applicable Satisfied: Yes a. In urban areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 350 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school; or Satisfied: Yes No b. In rural areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 300 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 30 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school. Satisfied: Yes No 9 Whenever the critical (85 percentile) approach speed exceeds 40 mph, the guidelines for rural areas should be applied. 2. At stop sign-controlled crossing: Not Applicable Where the vehicular traffic volumes on undivided highways of four or more lanes exceeds 500 per hour during any period when the school pedestrians are going to or from school. Satisfied: Yes No Continued on Page 2 Page 2 ADULT CROSSING GUARD WARRANTS 3. At traffic signal-controlled crossings: Not Applicable a. Where the number of vehicular turning movements through the school crosswalk exceeds 300 per hour while school pedestrians are going to or from school; or Satisfied: Yes No b. Where there are circumstances not normally present at a signalized intersection, such as crosswalks more than 80 feet long with no intermediate refuge, or an abnormally high proportion of large commercial vehicles. Satisfied: Yes No 1 1 .r TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER DATE: MARCH 27, 1992 RE: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD AT EMERSON PLACE AND PROSPECT AVENUE REQUEST A request has been received from Mr. Bruce Davis, Principal of Emerson School. Mr. Davis indicates the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue is "very dangerous" and "near misses" often occur. He is requesting a crossing guard be assigned at this intersection. Mr. Davis' letter is attached. CONDITIONS Emerson Place is a 36-foot wide east/west roadway. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a single yellow skip stripe. The posted speed limit is 30 mph except when children are present in the vicinity of Emerson School (25 mph). Prospect Avenue is a 36-foot wide north/south roadway that intersects Emerson Place at a "T" intersection. Prospect Avenue is stop controlled at Emerson Place. No striping exists on Prospect Avenue in this area. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. A crossing guard is posted at the intersection of Emerson Place and Jackson Street. This intersection is approximately 350 feet east of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue. Figure 1 depicts these conditions. DATA A review of the City's accident history from January 1, 1987 to September 30, 1991, did not reveal any reported pedestrian-related accident in the vicinity of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue. N A pedestrian count was taken on March 19, 1992, between 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. A summary of these counts is as follows: Emerson Place Prospect Avenue East Lea West Leg North Leg 7:30-8:30 a.m. 3 62 12 2:00-3:00 p.m. 5 89 7 Vehicle counts were not taken at the intersection of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. However, based on field observation, the volume of traffic during the two hours analyzed is less than 350 vehicles per hour. DISCUSSION Caltrans has developed criteria for the use of adult crossing guards. For uncontrolled crossings like the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue, the vehicular traffic demand must exceed 350 vehicles per hour for each of any two hours in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily and no alternate controlled crossing are within 650 feet. The pedestrian volume exceeds the 40 used as a criteria by Caltrans. However, the vehicular volume is less than 350 vehicles per hour. This indicates the vehicle-pedestrian conflicts are below the guidelines set by Caltrans. In addition, a crossing guard exists less than 600 feet to the east. Field review of the intersections of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue indicated the crosswalk has the proper signing and markings to warn motorists. Vehicles parked adjacent to the crosswalk does limit visibility of pedestrians. RECOMMENDATION Based on the guidelines set by Caltrans, the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue does not meet these guidelines for the use of an adult crossing guard. Therefore, it is recommended that the request for a crossing guard at Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue be denied. Page 3. 7 It is further recommended that red curb be installed to extend the visibility of pedestrians in the crosswalk. The installation of red curb is recommended as follows (see Figure 1): 1. Extend existing red curb on the southside of Emerson Place approximately 30 feet to the westerly crosswalk line. 2. Install red curb on the southside of Emerson Place from the easterly crosswalk line approximately 40 feet easterly. 3. Install red curb on the nouthside of Emerson Place from the westerly crosswalk line approximately 40 feet westerly. JTI:nv Attachment A:4-2TRAFFIC:2 16:U1 -ab U6313U February 11, 1992 Mr. James Troyer Rosemead City Hall 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 !Ii LLUd.\ ObUG hWtah.1L WJU1J GARVEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RALPH WALDO EMERSON SCHOOL 7544 EAST EMERSON PLACE, ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 BRUCE C. DAVIS, PRINCIPAL Dear Mr. Troyer: I would like to request that a crossing guard be assigned to the corner of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue in Rosemead. The crosswalk at this inter- section is "mid-block". This intersection is very dangerous. I have often witnessed near misses when people enter the crosswalk. It is a common occurrence for vehicles to be involved in accidents at this intersection. When school is dismissed at 2:25 P.M. and 2:45 P.X. many people arrive by car to pick up children at this intersection which is front of our main gate. They commit moving violations and park illegally. In order to make the intersection safe for our students we have tried the following: 1. Appealed to parents at assemblies to drive and park their vehicles prescribed by law. 2. Printed up letters in English, Vietnamese, Spanish and Chinese with the same appeal and handed these letters to vehicle drivers. 3. Spoke with drivers that are violating the law and asked them to drive and park according to the law. Several times each year I call the Temple City Sheriff and request traffic enforcement. We are fortunate if we can get them out once a year. They tell me they are short handed. We feel a crossing guard is imperative. Sincerely, V BBr7uu.•ce~~C. Davis Principal, Emerson School BCD:jw W 7 I~ 0. (1 STOPg~„ al d0B --I - 1 No 5--ALE SCMOOL XIN6 cI ,igng E"MEtZSoA3 9 I(s~ E ° PA ~0 T D N 7l ' L 1 j so p ao Ex;O+l ns Rec{ C'~rb ~SCHOOL X/ Props ecd 'urb R CI ( STOP OP AHEAD N6 ti9n, _ L E'ME2~N gC NDO L LEGEND T3D-8:20AM (Z', oo - 3. oo t~M) PEDE5T2lAN COUNT" FrGu2E 1 REQUEST FOE XIAJ6 6UAED ON EMEe501v PL AT FP05PFcT CITY OF ROSEMEAD C a31 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 2. 1992 The regular.meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Pinon, at 7:00 p.m., in the council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770. I. CALL TO ORDER L`I.c1~,wn 1~.non . The Pledge to the Flag was delivered by CX=miG The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner La-w-. II. ROLL CALL Chairman Pined Commissioners: Beezley, Larson, and Tirre Absent: Commissioner Knapp REOUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD AT EMERSON PLACE AND PROSPECT AVENUE Traffic Engineer Johnson stated that this request was received from Mr. Bruce Davis, Principal of Emerson School. Mr. Davis indicated that the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue is "very dangerous" and "near misses" often occur. He is requesting a crossing guard be assigned at this intersection. Vehicle counts were not taken at the intersection of Emerson Place and Prospect Avenue. However, based on the field observation, the volume of traffic during the two hours analyzed is less than 350 vehicles per hour. - Caltrans has developed criteria for the use of adult crossing guards. For uncontrolled crossings like the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue, the vehicular traffic demand must exceed 350 vehicles per hour for each of any two hours in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily and no alternate controlled crossing are within 650 feet. This indicates that the vehicle-pedestrian conflicts are below the guidelines set by Caltrans. In addition, a crossing guard exists less than 600 feet to the east. Based on the guidelines set by Caltrans, the intersection of Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue does not meet these guidelines for the use of an adult crossing guard. Therefore, it was recommended that the request for a crossing guard at Emerson Place/Prospect Avenue be denied. It was further recommended that red curb be installed to extend the visibility of pedestrians in the crosswalk. The installation of red curb ::as recommended as follo•:.s: 1. E::tend existing red curb on the southside of Emerson Place approximately 10 feet to the westerly crosswalk line. 2. Install red curb on the southside of Emerson Place from the easterly crosswalk line approximately 40 feet easterly. 3. Install red'curb on the northside of Emerson Place from the .:ester!v crosswalk line approximately 40 feet westerly. - Page 3 C. REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD AT EMERSON PLACE AND PROSPECT AVENUE - ' Con t Speaking before the commission was: - Bruce Davis, Emerson School Principal Mr. Davis stated that he agrees with the Traffic Engineer as far as not putting a crossing guard mid-block. He would like to see the people driving the area, drive in a safe fashion. ;q Mr. Davis stated that the school has made several attempts to - - educate the Community in this matter. He would like to see regular law enforcement to ticket these people. Chairman Pinch inquired if Mr. Davis would be oppose to having the crosswalk removed. <'a - - - - Mr. Davis stated that he would, all people going down Prospect - cross at Prospect Avenue and Emerson Place. Administrative Aide Troyer stated that the City could send our bilingual Parking Control officers to this location, who may be able to speak to the latino parents. He also stated that he has a volunteer who would like to volunteer their services in the afternoon. It w d b as move y Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Tirre, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's - recommendation. In addition to stronger enforcement by the Parking Control Officers and the Sheriff's Department, with the services of the volunteer from 2:25 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. STOP SIGNS ON RAMONA BOULEVARD AT BURTON AVENUE 01 raffic Engineer Johnson stated that this request came fro o r - - erial for the installation of "stool' signs on Ramona B vard a rton Avenue. This request for "stop" signs has be ddressed pre sly. The tra counts conducted for the -august, 1990 port were used - in this an is. The count •:,ere considered to ain relatively - - the same sin o changes in the travel patte ave occurred. The accident his from April, 1990 to ember, 1991, provided - updated informatio r the intersectio o Ramona Boulevard and . Burton Avenue. The 'dent history d g this period did not reveal any more repo rte ollisions previously identified. - Based on the favorable acci pry and traffic volumes, it is recommended that the request stop" signs on Ramona Boulevard - at Burton Avenue be denied. 4 - Commissioner Larson stat at in t ast, there was talk about - picking up some proper o straighten he curb out a little bit, and that's where it 'd eft, no action taken. Traffic Engineer son stated that staff di preliminary investigation a what it would take to redo curb, in terms of cost estim Ile feels perhaps the cost was ficiently high, and m ave just been dropped. Traffic Engi Johnson recommend hat staff collect all information, and b. it back to the r ission. - It w s ,oved by Chairman Pinch, seconded by Commissioner La . a arried unanimously to have staff bring this item back ne h for further consid i i erat on w th the original recommendation. Page 4