CC - Item 4D - Review of Traffic Improvements - Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street E M
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CIVIC PRIDE STAFF REPORT
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 14, 2015
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS —
ANGELUS AVENUE AND KLINGERMAN STREET
SUMMARY
At their meeting on April 2, 2015, the Traffic Commission reviewed the traffic conditions
in the vicinity of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street and recommended that signage
and striping improvements be made in the area. Staff had 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 reviewed the conditions in this
area and 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 City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation of an updated signage and striping plan for the area of Angelus
Avenue and Klingerman Street.
DISCUSSION
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
order to address the concerns expressed by residents. The conditions that (were
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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 expected range 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.
City Council Meeting
April 14, 2015
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The Traffic Commission, after review of the staff report and receiving public comment,
recommended these improvements with a unanimous vote. Upon approval by the City
Council, staff will oversee the striping and signage installation per the attached plan.
Engineering staff will continue to monitor the location, after the improvements are made,
to evaluate their effectiveness and determine if additional traffic calming measures are
necessary.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this type of roadway improvement is included in the annual maintenance
and operations budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15 under the Public Works Department,
Field Services Division.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (C) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By: Prepared By:
Rafael M. Fajardo, P.E. Sean Sullivan
City Engineer Acting Public Works Manager
Submitted By:
Matt eswodh
Assistant City Manager/Acting Director of Public Works
Attachments:
A. Area Overview and Detail Site View
B. Diagram of Proposed Plans
C. Striping and Signage Plan
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Proposed Signage and Striping Improvements
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