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TC - Item 4A - Review of Traffic Conditions in the Vicinity of Rosemead Place and Earleswood DriiveROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: MAY 2, 2013 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE VICINITY OF ROSEMEAD PLACE AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE SUMMARY A request was received for the Public Works Department to review traffic conditions in the vicinity of Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. Residents in the area have expressed concerns over the traffic conditions, including vehicle speeds, road characteristics, street signage /markings and concerns regarding pedestrian and vehicle safety. Additionally, a resident along Earlswood Drive requested the installation of red curbing to increase visibility. After visiting the site, it was determined that the installation of some traffic safety enhancements would improve safety in this area. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the Traffic Commission: Provide input on the suggested traffic calming measures for Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive, and; Recommend to the City Council the installation of approximately 25 feet of red curbing along the property located at 3469 Earlswood Drive and additional striping and signage along both Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. DISCUSSION Rosemead Place is a residential local roadway that runs north /south and carries one travel lane in each direction. The length of the roadway from Garvey Avenue to its northern terminus is approximately 2,500 feet. At its northern terminus, the street is a cul -de -sac. Rosemead Place is approximately fifty -five (55) feet in width and allows parking on both sides of the road, with the exception of street sweeping restrictions. The posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour. Rosemead Place is signal controlled at its intersection with Garvey Avenue. Earlswood Drive is a residential local roadway that runs northwest/southeast and carries one travel lane in each direction from Ivar Avenue to Rosemead Place. The roadway is approximately thirty-six (36) feet in width and allows parking on both sides of the road, with the exception of street sweeping restrictions. This segment of the roadway is approximately 1,300 feet in length. The posted speed limit is 30 miles per hour. Traffic Commission Meeting May 2, 2013 Page 2 of 4 In the investigating traffic conditions at this location, the Public Works Department, analyzed several neighborhood characteristics and traffic behavior along these street segments, including traffic volume, traffic speeds, and accident history. These elements are key to evaluating the safety of the roadway and developing potential improvements recommendations. Twenty -Four Hour Counts April 17 & 18. 2013 Twenty -four hour tube counts were taken for roadway segments between April 17 and 18, 2013. The segment of Rosemead Place had a northbound vehicle count of 887 and a southbound vehicle count of 875 for a twenty -four hour total of 1,762 vehicles. During the same period, Earlswood Drive, between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Place, had an eastbound vehicle count of 1,181 and a westbound vehicle count of 1,052, for a twenty-four hour total of 2,233. This chart below expresses the results of the twenty -four hour counts. 5tr eex . fV4 t l u�rd = SctuthlIk uutl 3 ts1 - -- Rosemead Place 887 875 1,762 Earlswood Drive 1,181 1,052 2,233 Speed Survey A radar survey was conducted to measure the actual speeds of travel on these streets, relevant to the posted speeds. Rosemead place has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. A two hour radar survey recorded 84 vehicles traveling along Rosemead place, with a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and 33 vehicles exceeding the speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Along Earlswood Drive, a two hour survey collected speed data for 76 vehicles. The maximum recorded speed was 40 miles per hour and 34 vehicles were surveyed exceeding the posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour. The chart below expresses the results of the speed survey. StrEt POted Speed $�l[GIES - - peed Limit Rosemead Place 35 MPH 84 33 Earlswood Drive 30 MPH 76 34 Accident Data Accident data was searched for both roadways (Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive) through the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for a two year period, September 1, 2010 through September 1, 2010. During this period, there were no reported accidents on Rosemead Place. There were two reported accidents on Earlswood Drive during this time period. The accidents, which occurred in May and October 2011, both occurred on the stretch between Ivar Avenue and Greendale Avenue. Traffic Commission Meeting May 2, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Analysis The objective of this study was to assess traffic conditions within the neighborhood bounded by Rosemead Place from Garvey Avenue to northerly terminus and Earlswood Drive between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Place. Based on the analysis of traffic data, field observations, and concerns raised by resident, an improvement plan is proposed to address the neighborhood traffic concerns. Traffic calming treatments have been identified to reduce speeding and cut - through traffic in the residential neighborhood. These improvements are proposed in a two phase plan. Evaluating the effectiveness of Phase I improvements will determine if additional Phase II improvements are necessary. After reviewing the traffic counts and traffic conditions, it is not appropriate to install stop signs at the intersection of Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive at this time. It should be noted that studies have shown a significant violation rate for unwarranted stop signs, with as few as 7% of all vehicles coming to a complete stop at three -way strops. Unwarranted stop signs delay all motorists whether they are traveling the speed limit or not. Proposed Traffic Calming Improvements for Rosemead Place Phase I (Short Term) • Install edge line striping to narrow travel lanes to 12 feet wide, leaving a 15 foot shoulder /parking lane. • Paint speed legends (Speed Limit) on the pavement Phase II (Long Term) • Raised, landscaped median adjacent to the intersection of Rosemead Place and Garvey • Medians and /or bulb ours on the northern end of Rosemead Place, north of Whitmore Proposed Traffic Calming Improvements for Earlswood Drive • Reduce corner radii, using striping and delineators, to make turning movements tighter • Install edge line striping to narrow travel lanes to 10 feet wide, leaving an 8 foot wide shoulder /parking lane • Paint speed legends (Speed Limit) on the pavement • Targeted radar enforcement • Installation of approximately 25 feet red curb at 3469 Earlswood Drive — Residents contacted the City regarding installing red curbing to help increase visibility for motorists along this stretch of the road as well as those making right -turns onto eastbound Earlswood Drive from northbound Ivar Avenue. Traffic Commission Meeting May 2, 2013 Paae 4 of 4 At this time, it is appropriate that the Commission take public input on this issue and provide comments. Based on this input received, staff will work to integrate these comments into an updated striping /signage plan for the neighborhood. PUBLIC NOTICE This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Adjacent residents to the proposed red curbing location were also notified of the proposed improvements. Submitted by: CJLA" CHRIS MARCARELLO Public Works Director Attachments: 1. Neighborhood Map, On- Street View 2. Sample Traffic Calming Improvements 3. Resident Letters 4. 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