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TC - Item 3A - Review of Traffic Conditions at Olney Street and Temple City Boulevard E me r 4. 1 ,,os ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION __ CIVIC PRIDE STAFF REPORT NcORPORATED,9,9 TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: MICHELLE G. RAMIREZ, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2017 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT OLNEY STREET AND TEMPLE CITY BOULVEARD BACKGROUND The Traffic Commission has received a request from a resident who lives at 9628 Olney Street to review traffic conditions at Olney Street and Temple City Boulevard. The resident's complaint describes how motorists are unaware that Olney Street, when heading eastbound, leads to the entrance of the westbound 10 freeway and, as a result, are making U-turns to avoid entering the freeway. The resident is requesting that the City install traffic signs and traffic devices that will prevent vehicles from making U-turns in the middle of Olney Street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Traffic Commission propose the following actions to the City Council: 1. Install approximately 80-feet of yellow circular raised pavement markers 4-feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard along the centerline. 2. Install freeway entrance pavement marker on the roadway. 3. Remove a right turn only sign and, instead, install a right lane freeway only sign on Olney Street. ANALYSIS The resident at 9628 Olney Street has expressed a concern that motorists are making U-turns on Olney Street as they approach Temple City Boulevard heading eastbound to avoid entering the westbound 10 freeway. Olney Street is considered a residential roadway that is approximately 34-feet wide with no centerline and has a posted speed limit sign of 25 miles per hour for eastbound travelers. Parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway except for street sweeping restrictions. Land use along Olney Street is defined as single-family residential. Olney Street approaching Temple City Boulevard merges with Temple City Boulevard into the westbound 10 freeway. There is a sign west of Ellis Lane, on the south side of Olney Street, facing eastbound traffic alerting motorist that the entrance to the westbound 10 freeway is approaching. Traffic Commission Meeting October 05, 2017 Page 2of6 Residents living along Olney Street have concerns with the frequency motorists are making U- turns on Olney Street to avoid entering the westbound 10 freeway. Staff conducted a site visit and determined that by installing approximately 80-feet of yellow circular raised pavement markers 4-feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard (along the centerline on Olney Street) will deter motorists from making a U-turn in the middle of the road as well as installing a freeway entrance pavement marker with a new "right lane freeway only" sign. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which includes a 300-foot radius notice to 34 property owners and postings of the notice at the six public locations. Prepared By: Submitted By: - Rafael M. Iajardo, P.E. Michelle G. Ramirez City Engineer Director of Public Works Attachments: 1. Resident's Request 2. Vicinity Map 3. Proposed Improvements 4. Outreach Notification Traffic Commission Meeting October 05,2017 Page 3 of 6 Attachment Resident's Request On Aug 13, 2017 12:21 AM, "Rene" <djrdez@gmail.com> wrote: Hello, My name is Rene Fernandez, I am a resident of Rosemead and the owner of the • property at 9628 Olney St. The reason for this letter is in regards to the constant problem of cars using my driveway to make u-turns. This occurs when vehicles are unable to merge onto the 10FWY westbound ramp entrance. The issue has also created safety concerns - several near collisions just trying to back out of my driveway. I hope you will understand my genuine concerns/situation. Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. Best Regards, Rene Fernandez Traffic Commission Meeting October 05,2017 Page 4 of 6 Attachment 2 Vicinity Map • e„ = _,�:, 1 Irl: LEGEND / , k _ .h _ i -,a 1 r , _=S N y l ,� i i "10 West 1 - i_ . _,,,*,,,_ ` �r 'in : _ -o 1 Fwy° Sign ,§S, t• y • _ , ► "HI "Right Turn •17, .r a. - - W ONLY Only" Sign Olne St r a Speed y Limit" Sign {� !- 4 ' o8 . ♦ o i ` 1; NE„Freeway - T I 'I - r NO ) j Entrance" r' :1. Sign .44 401 11111r Traffic Commission Meeting October 05, 2017 Page 5 of 6 Attachment 3 Proposed Improvements " t . 1 I T—r i; LEGEND ".r.:.:•. i , - !" "',"- ' - ' 1. 3 80-feet of Yellow Circular ' 80 feet of Yellow Circuia . Raised Pavement Marker "° -,-�.T....• *7"i" _ —1" Raised Pavement Markers• 4-feet a a ' , 4-feet apart t- .r ' is ~ sCO tar!,d f - -� `1 vZ © Freeway Entrance Olney St $1,7-1,,(0, a' Pavement Marker ; , a4 ..1', .4f,'' a •r,Freeway Entrance) • „ . ,r= Right Lane Freeway Only y % v, S-1 Pavement Marke -.,1 ONLY Sign -"I,_•.,._.......... , 1 -7— _ ' I Right Lane �1.� - •Freeway Only Sig �`• �T _�� 1i r ' € _� �_C:111, "� y �• ',,- ,." a,i,_ Traffic Commission Meeting October 05, 2017 Page 6of6 Attachment 4 City of Rosemead Traffic Concern Notification NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Rosemead Traffic Commission will hold a public meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, for the purpose of reviewing the possible installation of approximately 80-feet of yellow circular raised pavement markers 4-feet apart west of Temple City Boulevard along the centerline, the installation of a freeway entrance pavement marker on the roadway, and the removal of right turn only sign and, instead, install a right lane freeway only sign on Olney Street. The City received a request from a concerned resident that motorists are making U-turns on Olney Street as they approach Temple City Boulevard heading eastbound to avoid entering the westbound 10 freeway. You are being notified of this meeting because your property is within close proximity to the location. We encourage your comments regarding traffic safety in this area. Citizens' wishing to comment may do so by either attending the Traffic Commission meeting, or by sending a comment letter by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Written comments must be addressed to: City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Attention: Mrs. Michelle Ramirez, Director of Public Works Written comments may be mailed to the above address, emailed to mramirezcityofrosemead.orq, or faxed to (626) 307-9218. Again, only letters received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017, will be accepted. We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the City Engineer, Rafael Fajardo, at (626) 569-2151. For information please call: Para obtener mas informacion, favor de Ilamar al: i iJ::'A'f , ti I fle biet them chi tiet, xin goi: 626-569-2150 Proposed Improvements Olney Street and Temple City Boulevard ,_r.,, r.-• C LEGEND A L r i �`: li 80-feet of Yellow Circular r i 80 feet of Yellow Circula Raised Pavement Marker - �, ( 's y':`: ` J Raised Pavement Marke - - 4,,, _....- ,..._ -feeta.a'r6 J/;/ 5 4-feet apart 1 _'1 _ . A) isi ' 15 Freeway Entrance .t;u� Pavement Marker �\Freeway Entrant °N1"r Right Lane Freeway Only •Ili - -..\ avemetMarke Sign ` _ R " 1.. • -I ,.`FreewaOnlvSi�n� _t � 4f. -1, r ,r -