CC - Item 5E - Request For Traffic Improvements - Intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue (Near Bitely Elementary School) S
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER, ,4t
DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2017
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS — INTERSECTION OF FERN
AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE (NEAR BITELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission received a request from the Garvey School District's Chief Business Officer,
Grace Garner, regarding traffic concerns at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Fern Avenue. This
intersection serves two nearby schools: Bitely Elementary School and Garvey Intermediate School. On
September 7,2017,the Traffic Commission reviewed conditions at this intersection and recommended to
paint advance"Stop"lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue
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and Jackson Avenue, paint 20-feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection, and repaint all
existing red curbing within the area.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Garner expressed her concerns with heavy traffic building up in the AM and midday peak hours at
the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue, which are in direct conflict with students crossing
this same intersection to get to and from each of the two adjacent schools.
Fern Avenue is considered a local residential street that is approximately 32-feet wide and has a posted
school speed limit sign of 25 miles per hour(mph) for vehicles traveling east bound. There is no existing
marked centerline. Parking is permitted on both sides of Fern Avenue with the exception of street
sweeping restrictions and intermittent red curb approaching Bitely Elementary School. Fern Avenue and
Jackson Avenue is an all-way stop controlled intersection with yellow ladder crosswalks on all four legs.
Land use along Fern Avenue is defined as medium density residential with public facilities. Bitely
Elementary School is located on the northwest corner with Jackson Avenue.
Jackson Avenue is considered a residential street that is approximately 32-feet wide. Along Jackson
Avenue,between Fern Avenue and Garvey Avenue,is a dashed yellow center line. Between Egley Avenue
and Garvey Avenue, there is a posted school speed limit sign of 25 mph on the west side of Garvey
Intermediate School for the south bound direction and a 30 mph posted speed limit south of the intersection
with Fern Avenue. Parking is permitted on both sides of Jackson Avenue with the exception of street
sweeping restrictions and a 2-hour parking limit from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Jackson
Avenue. The intersection with Fern Avenue is east of Bitely Elementary. Land use along Jackson Avenue
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is defined as medium density residential with public facilities. Garvey Intermediate School is located
northeast of the corridor between Fern Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
Staff reviewed the request with Transtech Engineering, a City approved Traffic Engineering consulting
firm,and determined a number of improvements to mitigate traffic concerns at the intersection of Jackson
Avenue and Fern Avenue to increase pedestrian visibility. By painting advance "Stop" lines 4-feet prior
to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue and painting 20-
feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection, motorist will be reminded that they approaching a
school zone and to watch for pedestrians.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to paint
advance"Stop" lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue and
Jackson Avenue, paint 20-feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection, and repaint all exiting
red curbing within the area.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this type of roadway improvement is included in the Annual Maintenance and Operations
Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 under the Public Works Department, Field Services Division.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT—None
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: Submitted By:
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R ael M. Fajardo, P.E., City Engineer Michelle G. Ramirez, Directo Public Works
Attachment A—Vicinity Map Showing Existing Curb Markings
Attachment B —Diagram of Proposed Plans
Attachment C —Traffic Commission Staff Report(September 7, 2017)
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ATTACHMENT A
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ATTACHMENT B
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Recommended Proposed Hardscape Improvements at Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue: N
0 Paint 20' (feet)of red curb on all corners of the intersection approaching the crosswalks and repaint existing
20' (feet) of red curb on the southwest corner
CI Install advanced stop line 4' (feet) prior to the crosswalk approach
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ATTACHMENT C
TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
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TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: MICHELLE G. RAMIREZ, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: SEPTEMBER 07, 2017
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT AT FERN AVENUE AND JACKSON AVENUE
(INTERSECTION NEAR BITELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
BACKGROUND
The Traffic Commission received a request from the Garvey School District's Chief Business
Officer, Grace Garner, regarding the support of a crossing guard (crossing guard is not part of
this report) at the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue due to heavy traffic during
the AM and midday peak. This intersection serves two nearby schools: Bitely Elementary
School and Garvey Intermediate School. While the crossing guard is under the purview of the
( City Manager's Office, staff did review the traffic flow at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and
Fern Avenue to determine needed improvements to increase pedestrian visibility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission propose to the City Council, painting advance
"Stop” lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs of the intersection of Fern Avenue and
Jackson Avenue, and painting 20-feet of red curb on all corners at the same intersection. If red
curb is already existing, it should be repainted.
ANALYSIS
Ms. Garner expressed her concerns with heavy traffic building up in the AM and midday peak
hours at the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue, which are in direct conflict with
students crossing this.same intersection to get to and from each of the two adjacent schools.
Staff reviewed the request with Transtech Engineering, a City approved Traffic Engineering
consulting firm. Transtech Engineering recommended a number of improvements, including
striping and red curbing at the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue to increase
pedestrian visibility.
Fern Avenue is considered a local residential street that is approximately 32-feet wide and has
a posted school speed limit sign of 25 miles per hour (mph) for vehicles traveling east bound.
There is no existing marked centerline. Parking is permitted on both sides of Fern Avenue with
the exception of street sweeping restrictions and intermittent red curb approaching Bitely
( Elementary School. Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue is an all-way stop controlled intersection
with yellow ladder crosswalks on all four legs. Land use along Fern Avenue is defined as
medium density residential with public facilities. Bitely Elementary School is located on the
northwest corner with Jackson Avenue
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Jackson Avenue is considered a residential street that is approximately 32-feet wide. Along
Jackson Avenue, between Fern Avenue and Garvey Avenue, is a dashed yellow center line.
Between Egley Avenue and Garvey Avenue, there is a posted school speed limit sign of 25 mph
on the west side of Garvey Intermediate School for the south bound direction and a 30 mph
posted speed limit south of the intersection with Fern Avenue. Parking is permitted on both
sides of Jackson Avenue with the exception of street sweeping restrictions and a 2-hour parking
limit from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Jackson Avenue. The intersection with Fern
Avenue is east of Bitely Elementary. Land use along Jackson Avenue is defined as medium
density residential with public facilities. Garvey Intermediate School is located northeast of the
corridor between Fern Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
Driver Observance of Stop Signs
As a part of the traffic review, counts of driver observance of the stop signs at the intersection of
Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue were taken. These counts intended to determine whether
the motorists:
1. Failed to Stop
2. Stopped in the Crosswalk
3. Did Not Let Pedestrians Clear the Intersection
According to the data obtained in the am peak hours of 7:30 am to 9:00 am, a maximum of 11
vehicles traveling eastbound through the intersection failed to stop, a maximum of 47 northbound
vehicles traveling through the intersection stopped in the crosswalk, and a maximum of 1 vehicle
did not let pedestrians clear the intersection.
In the PM peak hours of 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., a maximum of 9 northbound travelers going
through the intersection failed to stop, a maximum of 25 vehicles traveling eastbound through
the intersection stopped in the crosswalk, and 0 vehicles did not let pedestrians clear the
intersection. The painting of advance "Stop" lines 4-feet prior to the crosswalks in all four legs
of the intersection of Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue and painting 20-feet of red curb on all
corners at the same intersection, will remind motorist that they approaching a school zone and
to watch for pedestrians.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which includes a
300-foot radius notice to 38 property owners and postings of the notice at the six public locations.
Prepared By: Submitted By:
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Michelle G. Ramirez 0
City Engineer Director of Public Works
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Attachments:
1. School District's Request
2. Vicinity Map
3. Proposed Recommendations
4. Public Notification
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Attachment 1
School District's Request(Page 1 of 2)
From: Garner,Grace
Sent:Wednesday,March 01,2017 4:37 PM
Subject:Fwd: Crossing Guard Request-Corner of Jackson and Fern
Hello,
The Garvey School District is requesting the City of Rosemead traffic division check the traffic flow on the corner of
Jackson and Fern to support a crossing guard position under the safe routes to school grant if available.
When your schedule permits,could you please let me know how we can make our request for consideration of
a crossing guard position at this corner?Also,what would be the timeline to evaluate this corner to see if the city can support
this position?
School Hours:
Bitely
• Start: 8:20 a.m.
• End:2:35 p.m.
• Wed.End: 1:35
Garvey
• Start: 8:02 a.m.
• End:2:30 p.m.
• Wed.End: 1:30
Thank you in advance for your time.We look forward to working with you.
Kind Regards,
Chief Business Officer
Garvey School District
2730 N.Del Mar Ave.
Rosemead,CA 91770 •
ggarnerc garvey.k12.ca.us
Tel: 626-307-3404
Fax: 626-307-3232
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do." •
Eleanor Rooselvelt
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Attachment I
School District's Request(Page 2 of 2)
Forwarded message
From: Garner,Grace
Date:'I'ue,Jan 24,2017 at 3:50 PM
Subject: Crossing Guard Request-Corner of Jackson and Fern
Happy New Year Michael,
I hope all is going well in the city for you and your team!
We continue to have safety concerns of the traffic flow on Jackson and Fern due to the cars from the parents of Bitely School
and Garvey Intermediate School that cause a heavy traffic build up in the AM and PM times with many students crossing on
this corner to get to and from school.
The Garvey School District is requesting the City of Rosemead traffic division check the traffic flow on the corner of Jackson
and Fern to support a crossing guard position under the safe routes to school grant if available.
When your schedule permits,could you please let me know how we can make our request for consideration of a crossing
guard position at this corner?Also,what would be the timeline to evaluate this corner to see if the city can support this
position?
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to working with you.
Best,
Grace Garner
Chief Business Officer
Garvey School District
2730 N. Del Mar Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
agarner(a�garvev.k 12.ca.us
Tel: 626-307-3404
Fax: 626-307-3232
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
Eleanor Rooselvelt
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
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Recommended Proposed Hardscape Improvements at Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue: N
OPaint 20'(feet)of red curb on all corners of the intersection approaching the crosswalks and repaint existing
20' (feet)of red curb on the southwest corner
OInstall advanced stop line 4' (feet) prior to the crosswalk approach
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Attachment 4
City of Rosemead
Traffic Concern Notification
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 7, 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 traffic conditions at the intersection Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue as requested by the Garvey School District.
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, September 7, 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
Mitten comments may be mailed to the above address, emailed to mramirezAcityofrosemead.orq, or faxed to(626) 307-9218. Again, only letters
'eceived by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 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.
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Proposed Recommendations
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Please note this is a conceptual diagram and is not be to scale.
Recommended Proposed Hardscape Improvements at Fern Avenue and Jackson Avenue: N
OPaint 20'(feet)of red curb on all corners of the intersection approaching the crosswalks and repaint existing 20'(feet)of
red curb on the southwest corner
0 Install advanced stop line 4'(feet)prior to the crosswalk approach