CC - Item 7G - Keep Clear Zone Along Lower Azusa Road■�
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 28, 2011
SUBJECT: KEEP CLEAR ZONE ALONG LOWER AZUSA ROAD
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions and access from
residential streets onto Lower Azusa Road (from Rosemead Boulevard to Encinita
Road). Residents in this area have expressed concerns that it is difficult for vehicles to
exit onto Lower Azusa during peak travel times. Due to the heavy vehicle traffic,
vehicles are significantly delayed from exiting the adjacent residential streets.
After visiting the site, it was recommended that "Keep Clear' pavement markings be
installed in the westbound travel lanes. Limit lines for the "Keep Clear" markings will be
located at Darlow Avenue to help provide a gap to allow turning vehicles better access
to Lower Azusa Road from the nearby residential neighborhood.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to install "Keep Clear' pavement markings in
westbound travel lanes at the intersection of Darlow Avenue and Lower Azusa Road.
DISCUSSION
City staff received a request from residents to install "Keep Clear' pavement markings
along Lower Azusa Road. The residents maintained that during peak travel hours
vehicles are heavily delayed from exiting the residential neighborhood north of Lower
Azusa. This delay results in vehicles queuing back into the residential area.
Lower Azusa Road is approximately 56 feet wide with two lanes of traffic in each
direction separated by a double yellow centerline. Parking is generally allowed except
during street sweeping times. The posted speed limit is 40 mph. The intersection of
Darlow Avenue at Lower Azusa Road is stop controlled for southbound traveling
vehicles. Attachments 1 and 2 depict existing conditions at this location.
During field observations, it was noted that traffic congestion can be heavy during peak
travel times for westbound traffic on Lower Azusa traveling towards Rosemead
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APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Meeting
June 28, 2011
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Boulevard. Access from the neighborhood just north of Lower Azusa is delayed,
especially at Darlow Avenue. After peak hours, the traffic in this area becomes light,
with fewer vehicles and less congestion.
In order to improve vehicle access and improve safety for vehicles exiting from Darlow
Avenue onto Lower Azusa road, it is recommended that "Keep Cleat" pavement
markings be added in westbound travel lanes at Darlow Avenue. These markings will
help provide a gap to allow turning vehicles back onto Lower Azusa.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this work is included in the Public Works Department operations and
maintenance budget.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Director of Public Works
Attachment 1: Site Conditions and Proposed Improvements
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