TC - Item 4A - Review of Traffic Conditions - Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street N
1'' E M
t
9 ° ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
CIVIC PRIDE STAFF REPORT
,,,r_tflt.n-7-71
___________;
/NC°--ORATED .9,
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: MATTHEW HAWKESWORTH, ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 2, 2015
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS —
ANGELUS AVENUE AND KLINGERMAN STREET
SUMMARY
A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions in the vicinity
of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street. Staff has received a number of complaints
regarding the speeds of vehicles, the safety of a curved intersection where Angelus Avenue
and Klingerman Street come together, and the proximity of this area to Rice Elementary
School. Staff and a consulting engineer have reviewed the conditions in this area and have
recommended some signage and striping improvements to enhance safety in this area for
residents, motorists, and pedestrians, especially school children.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend that the City Council approve
the signage and striping plan for the area of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street which
includes the addition of edge line striping, reduction of the turn radii, and reduction of the
curve speed to 15 MPH.
ANALYSIS
Angelus Avenue is a residential local roadway that runs North/South and carries one lane
of travel in each direction with a prima facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour. The roadway
is approximately 40 feet wide and allows parking on both sides of the street with the
exception of street sweeping restrictions. Rice Elementary School is located on Angelus
Avenue and Angelus Avenue is the only roadway that provides access to the school
grounds. Angelus Avenue, between Klingerman Street and Graves Avenue, has an
average daily traffic count of approximately 1,600 vehicles. Angelus Avenue merges into
Klingerman Street through a sharp curve at its northern terminus. Klingerman Street is an
East/West residential local roadway with a prime facie speed limit of 25 MPH. The roadway
is approximately 38 feet wide and parking is permitted on both sides of the street with the
exception of street sweeping restrictions.
Review of Conditions
Staff, assisted by a consulting Traffic Engineer, reviewed the conditions in this vicinity in
Traffic Commission Meeting
April 2, 2015
Page 2of3
order to address the concerns expressed by residents. The conditions that were reviewed
include vehicle speeds, accident data, and roadway configuration.
Vehicle Speeds
The prima facie speed limit on Angelus Avenue is 25 miles per hour. In order to determine
vehicle compliance with the speed limit, a radar survey was conducted in this area. The
radar survey was conducted by a field engineer in an unmarked car who recorded the
actual speeds of vehicles along this stretch of roadway for a period of one hour during non-
peak times. The survey results found that the speeds of vehicles in this area were within
the expectation for residential roadways.
Accident History
The Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) records and maintains data on
vehicle accidents. A review of the SWITRS data for this area over a period of four years
(2011-2014) showed that there was one reported accident in this time period. The reported
accident occurred on April 25, 2011. No further information is available regarding this
accident.
Roadway Configuration
Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street merge through a very sharp curve. There are
existing delineators on the centerline, however, those have been hit and damaged since
they were initially installed and are in need of replacement. There is one warning sign of the
curve posted in either direction of travel, approximately 75 feet before the curve.
Recommendation
In response to the traffic concerns identified through the analysis of this area, conceptual
traffic calming options were examined for these streets. The strategies focused on traffic
calming measures aimed at encouraging slower traffic speeds. The following is a list and
explanation of recommended traffic calming measures for this area:
Narrow the Roadway - Install edge line striping to narrow the travel lane down to 10 feet
in width. This method has been utilized in other parts of the City as a reduced lane width
has been shown to reduce travel speeds and increase safety. The narrowing of the
travel lane will allow for a 10 feet wide shoulder or parking lane to remain.
Reduce Corner Radii — Utilizing edge line striping and replacing the damaged
delineators in the curve will reduce the radii of the turn which will require vehicles to
slow going through the curve.
Reduce the Curve Speed to 15 MPH- The existing advanced warning signs for the
curve only advise that there is a curve ahead; however, they do not provide a
recommended speed. By replacing the existing warning signs to include a
recommended speed of 15 MPH, vehicles will slow going into the curve, increasing
safety for pedestrians and other motorists.
Traffic Commission Meeting
April 2, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Upon Traffic Commission recommendation of these improvements, they will be forwarded
to the City Council for final approval. Upon approval by the City Council, staff will oversee
the striping and signage installation per the approved plan. Engineering staff will continue
to monitor the location, after the improvements are made, to evaluate their effectiveness
and determine if additional steps need to be taken.
Submitted by:
eccd
Sean Sullivan
Acting Public Works Manager
Attachments:
1. Area Overview and Detail Site View
2. Diagram of Proposed Plans
3. Outreach Notification
Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street
Proposed Signage and Striping Improvements
' 1 .i 2 a.111 i -- I".a! � I'\ .F`.- .-. 1 1 i- �,,'- MaG
'- YY
=emu b..• Y-' ! / d i •1 .,..r �'k• ;.Y''I - Tref
r.la ...11�,..r+. p� r' s ,'� \, - .4 ter- r. • � "f!, •1
1 ... xr,j _I,.� ,,: X61 aE )�' , ,,
r It: -vID a 1•,
�• ` Y - `Im a L ��q(' � \ 1
T� y..i .a 44 ?i t. :- •--n ,,gar-M,, -- . - , �G_a ,-i—.P�F i1 ,•r ti C 01`` -.w- `- 'PS'1P•i \` , .r pG,ill•
'' r Ci
.� �..�•y.•esA
ii i:C. •1 .{ j I 4.4.-"' �.1 A • �� _ —'_i 1' ' ....., .
._,_
f�� � • %; ( - s p4t i a 4.--r te, \�€�.: .•
L
v
,r-•^rF-%./Ell0 1 •W TM,pE.�? L1 .,t ; _ 7 - —
i 171 'r �� 11 I 1 1 :mot i' .\ .,1':
T'. " I— - .rte.. 1, i, �• `• `.. KY.I. a- .,..
iti
J e e I , r^ .. L , ` 7 r- l
I` 1 'T 1' .1I. FI - rte. ,,,i Tfl
St g tohnoe clan
Lb' rr
A 1 1'
_
1
}..1 ,---7up1low
Gate ----7. - - 1�/ '\ —
} ' �.
7 . - \t'.. :. 3
1; f ,,,......,3,-...,
f .4„,,,,4,4,-4-fiii‘ 4_,n. -AI.-— , , i.> N...
.. if ....
._:.
•..... . ..-,,_4 1 , i. ....,-.4.
, 1
III
k.—,...i 10,,x 0 1 . A.grhQ
.,a�, _,.,l [[[111 _ �I 4 I
L4t' 4-444116
•
Pr
‘r ate
011. Aft
ds-
y
� 7
1
. . . ...
•
, .. . . ..".......: 1 ' .... <5
I
, ■ 1,f t; a, -444...'-.,•-,', :—-.: -• j• I ,•
....'7" - -- /
1 •: 1.1t-I.t......1'.'",,. -.. -''''..14. ' • . i
/ •
i• ••....i,•••,,,..;
, .., ....-- "• ,...): 7.,.-. • .,... --
I • .• -,-'-:". ,.. N-',;,iR -. '- / i
,.
Eir.....-,
..., --11. // P4
„,
.■ / .0
, .
I ' ,
_._
."'14(.. .■;-,-+ ..■' ,/f II/
4 I+
4..../ , .V ,.......
. _..,...,..,#*-. .l • .6/ or.v.''-
—
. . . ;..
- ....- • I I 400.1-
-.........----......--- .0.”' • • • - '.'"r . - .. 1..
....V.'''. ... ..-•"-
11111k.
f
-,la . b. —-Tr s 1•'7)fr .-.0'0 .
---
,ailit.7 .-it? ...14 -......° ,,! _,................_,,, , ------,___
Al' . ..,
.011.012r-
...,
__,..
-- -- ,.....0.e"-
- ' - _,--..'"dn.. ....•'*------- -—-:------Zi. 1111,- ...
:f"--. =''. ' -
_ •":•:-.,-,
_.,....
......._,
i -_
....- V! ..._ • -.
..._. • -c ft-• -,-./ +1111 111 y ., .. . '
--;_ .ig
','4• ..... IT 7 fi ---41 if . ' -7,7
+.4' .01 - ••
- -
/ . .:
... 1 7 ...? it
A 1---.1,v.: ,Ot i
.:
-- '
I ; . Iltilt- f,
,.7 __,.. . , .,
7 I
, , „.., .,_..,_ . a *, f •
jr:'''' '' ' '.- !'ir (, , 1 ' ',7
IN I ;
i .217
i 11.
't #
• C.-- 1t- .''
• 01 MN/‘....--:;-.4......,
! X
.... 42- ' ...g.:
.: it
.. .
. .
1 - -
... ,..., ,
- -- it
,--
. 4
. •
II .• „.
I , ,- • /
,
.
r -
,-.- ; ' ■4
, .,„.op.:.1,,...:,,•1.- ,,(I,' ! ---, .'
11,9:&41,. '.. . , , . .-• r : it_:,
• # ..:• --------1 'i
, •
°: 4'r•-: 4 • '' - • ,} ','
IL •..,... :1 - -,. ' . , ' : .4 I i,if'
"•...4•.. ,.-• ■,•';'.P,..-T r.,.
;•
4 .f
7.=.4.,._.
.'. -'.
-7-' -
/c f 4..i '
a.....t 4•„
.,-t,,.,..•.44..,c„,4 h.i i-i i.I
.,fe•:i'r•, r... a j 2'-,.-,-
•••_,
,.. •
. Int. .' .-,.. I ' _ .'
- 1
t
.
.. .
,11. ii 4.4 1 . ,.... 4, .
, , . ,
- , >0 e
‘,.
--... 4 I 4
,
— —.4. -..__ _ 1 7--,...... , .' , --
„ ,>11 -
,L, . :fit ;
1 , 4 ....,
- .
J .
41; 4 • V . '
C ..'.■
.4.,34+ / . ''.
1111 . .
II
_ . • . $ 1,
Ii...riik., --L......,, ......, .:
--,_ .. . .."1 . f- , I
- . i
.'."•:■:., '. • ''
,........... -- - ..... $,■ . . i '' efr,:if•.'09-•!. '4,i't
....•r:.47, - #'...
/. ' '''..S''''...,i-_ -:•f1:11 I
i _ b
0
w
a yr
N z
Q
p W s0
€ i U l 7
l g ppi Z ` zW
W 7 - • F Q r0 Y
Z � 8$ � gg G >f�
clZ
\ t tttttttk
2 4 44444 4 1 $ � °� o0
ODODOOOOD W�
N
-,
W W
U' 7
Z (Z
Y Q
1S NVW2139N11)1
;, . ` J
! iii\I r411 s-,(1:3\, .. — -77:13 gip, :
\\?, r —C2I — . \12,' II* ' CI 1.+11 ;
6 '- il D
ii ij b' ,-i^ ii RI, #1
i W .ao ro roll
k.i » i I> I! !! ^ C
tl ,Q ;, W
" Q
C W s r,'ii 'i'
„ s
P
N
ill , w i cE I 11 LI
f fi N
ii
'I w
it !
! U
» z
!i i w
cc
w
w
cc
It,„ 1 ,ill L z 1 4 it g
,t 1 {
c a it i a1 t i
1 ' 111i f 1 11 ii t it i
i'dd se i,
Bar g% ! ,: � 1
�� � 11111 !� 1 € i'i 11`11 3 1 i'e i 1
(4 �"1"11g1 1ipII' I 14;111 w
z 1aii 1 �°1t111 t 'FIi i1 z
tyi aj aF 1i t 1i
g i i 1 i#t t 11 1,1111111)'
2
—
t' s1 � 111 ,ti$ 0
I pt6I w CC I
s
i
City of Rosemead
TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION
The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request for the installation
of additional signage and striping improvements in the area of Angelus Avenue and
Klingerman Street. Requests have been received for the Traffic Commission to review
the safety conditions in this area due to vehicle speeds, the sharp curve, and the
proximity to Rice Elementary School. Engineering staff has proposed the installation of
new striping and additional warning signs to alert vehicles of the curve and calm traffic in
the area.
You are being notified because your property is in close proximity to this location. We
encourage your comments regarding traffic safety in this area. If you wish to comment
on the issue, you are invited to attend the Traffic Commission's next meeting on
Thursday. April 2, 2015 at 7 PM at the Rosemead City Hall City Council Chambers.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send a letter with your comments
directly to City Hall, attention Sean Sullivan, Acting Public Works Manager. You may
also fax your letter to City Hall at (626) 307-9218.
We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have
any questions regarding this letter. please contact us at (626) 569-2150.
For information please call:
Para/ p
ara obtener mas informacion, favor de Ilamar al:
De biet them chi wet, xin goi:
626-569-2150
PROPOSED SIGNAGE AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS —
ANGELUS AVENUE & KLINGERMAN STREET
1'
' . ., e• PI\ •
p ,, � t�
it.» 1 , RN"1I . 4,.. T•
Jer,asap S1 c ..' 9`,...s —\ •
1 z 4 :, .. i \ , rte.r>.
y_ ► . .• �" .�� a i -
lc
A ,r . ',' • 7 '' r. . i :________„__ .._. .! •:, -_--, -
17,.. , ..3-11. .. ,, . 4 . ' ..-c.. . 11-7;5.. . -71:1 .! 7 ' -.e- 0,* \