CC - Item 4C - Request for Traffic Controls on Olney St. stageport
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER <-
DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 1999
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLS ON OLNEY STREET
DISCUSSION
This is a request from resident Gilbert Pedregon for stop controls on Olney Street due to
concerns with speeding through the residential street. In 1996, Mr. Pedregon first
approached the Traffic Commission with a request for stop sign installations on Olney
Street at Marybeth Avenue and Vane Avenue. At that time, staff reported that such
installations at both intersections did not meet Caltrans guidelines.
Current staff review of the area shows that conditions cited in the 19% report remain the
same. Based on the reported accident history of both intersections(dated January 1, 1996
—December 31, 1998), no reported accidents occurred at Olney StreetNane Avenue, and
one accident occurred at Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue. Multi-way STOP Sign Warrants
worksheets (see attached) completed for both intersections indicate that both locations do
not meet the minimum guidelines established by the Caltrans Traffic Manual for multi-way
STOP signs.
Based on these results, the installation of STOP signs at the intersections of Olney Street
at Vane Avenue and Marybeth Avenue was not recommended. Staff did recommend that
Olney Street be placed on the City's list for use of the radar trailer, in addition to selective
sheriff enforcement for the area.
At the October Traffic Commission meeting, further discussion on this item led to an
amendment of the recommendation to include the installation of rumble strips on Olney
Street (Exhibit B). The Traffic Commission voted 3-0 to approve this amended
recommendation.
COUNCIL AGENDA I
Nov - 91999
ITEM No. 1• cc-G
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Rosemead City Council
November 9, 1999
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Currently, both the radar trailer and selective sheriff enforcement have been in use on
Olney Street.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council APPROVE the amended
recommendation as follows:
1. Installation of rumble strips on Olney Street;
2. Placement of Olney Street on the City's list for use of the radar trailer;
3. Selective sheriff enforcement.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A—Staff report,dated September 29, 1999.
Exhibit B—Figure 1
Exhibit C—Minutes for Traffic Commission meeting on October 7, 1999