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TC - Agenda 05-17-12 Jean Hall, Chair Joseph Wong, Vice Chair Joanne Russell-Chavez, Commissioner Howard Masuda, Commissioner Edward Quintanilla, Commissioner Rosemead Traffic Commission SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA May 17, 2012 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 www.cityofrosemead.org Public Comment from the Audience: If you wish to address the Rosemead Traffic Commission, please complete a Speaker Request Card and hand it to the Secretary before the start of the meeting. The Rosemead Traffic Commission will hear public comments on matters not listed on the agenda during the Public Comments from the Audience period. Opportunity to address the Traffic Commission (on non-agenda items) is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The Traffic Commission will hear public comments on items listed on the agenda during discussion of the matter and prior to a vote. Brown Act: Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Traffic Commission may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future Traffic Commission meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to allow the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting or service. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. Violation of this rule shall result in such persons being barred from further audience before the governing body. This agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; the L.A. County Library, Rosemead Branch, 8800 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead; and other locations pursuant to RMC Sec. 1.08.020. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Rosemead Traffic Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office during normal business hours. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION May 17, 2012 CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Chair Wong INVOCATION – Commissioner Russell-Chavez ROLL CALL – Chair Hall, Vice Chair Wong, Commissioner Russell-Chavez, Masuda, Quintanilla 1. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE Please refer to public comment guidelines on the first page of this document. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. April 12, 2012 Minutes 3. NEW BUSINESS A. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING-INTERSECTION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD AND MISSION DRIVE Summary Each year, the State of California provides grant funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to improve traffic safety on streets and public right-of-way areas. The program has several project categories, including intersection safety improvements, road widening projects, traffic calming improvements, railroad crossing safety improvements, signage/marking/lighting improvements, and traffic enforcement activities, among others. The Traffic Commission has recently expressed concerns with traffic safety at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. Under the HSIP program, the City may apply for competitive grant funds to make traffic signal improvements at this intersection. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission provide input on a proposed HSIP grant application for intersection improvements at Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT HELLMAN AVENUE AND DEL MAR AVENUE Summary Staff received a request that the Traffic Commission review traffic conditions at Del Mar Avenue and Hellman Avenue. Field observations were conducted at the location, including traffic counts and tracking vehicle movements in adjacent areas (including nearby businesses). A summary of these findings is included as an attachment to this report. To summarize, the report reviews the following concerns: Consideration of traffic signal modifications, including the addition of protected left turn modifications or protected/permissiv e left turn modifications; and Consideration of adding a designated right-hand turn only lane from eastbound Hellman Avenue to southbound Del Mar Avenue. The traffic study conducted at this location concludes the following: ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION May 17, 2012 Left-Turn Traffic Signal Modifications There are not sufficient delays to justify modifications to a protected or protected/permissive left turn. Approximately 19.4% of eastbound traffic is delayed (forced to wait an additional signal cycle) in the afternoon and approximately 1.9% is delayed in the morning. Neither meets the requirement of an 80% delay to justify a protected left turn. Traffic accident history data was not available at the time this study was completed, but will be provided to the Commission prior to its consideration of this item. There is sufficient volume to justify the addition of protected/permissive turn modifications, although this change is not recommended at this time due to the observation that there is little delay at this location. Right-Turn Lane Addition Approximately 68 vehicles were observed turning right from eastbound Hellman to southbound Del Mar in the afternoon, while 60 vehicles were observed in the morning hours. Neither meets the requirement of 100 vehicles during a peak hour to justify the addition of a right turn. There is adequate spacing to accommodate a dedicated right-turn lane; however, this modification will require changes to existing street striping, signage, and traffic signal detection equipment. A dedicated right-turn lane is not recommended at this time due to the low traffic volume observed at this location. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission: 1. Review and comment on the traffic study; and 2. Direct staff to re-evaluate the traffic conditions at this location in approximately 6 months to determine if traffic volumes have changed. 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2012 at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.