CC - Item 4E - Approval of the Traffic Commission Recommendations for Traffic Calming Measures at the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin StreetROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 27, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE MARCH 11, 2021, TRAFFIC COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING FOR TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ENCINITA AVENUE AND PITKIN STREET
SUMMARY
At the March 11, 2021, Traffic Commission Special Meeting, staff presented traffic calming
measures along the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street. The presented
recommendations were approved by the Traffic Commission to be brought before the City
Council for final approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rosemead received a request from the principal of Encinita Elementary School to
review the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street for vehicle and pedestrian safety.
The principal reported that parents of students in their vehicles are unaware that Pitkin Street
ends and as a result jump the curb encroaching onto the school grounds. The principal reported
that they were aware of two accidents that have occurred where vehicles came over the curb onto
school property.
The principal requested for the City to evaluate for the installation of a barrier device that can be
placed along the bulb out to physically separate pedestrians on the sidewalk from vehicles. In
response to this request, Transtech Engineering has completed a traffic review to evaluate the
intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street to see what measures can be implemented to
improve pedestrian and vehicle safety along Encinita Avenue in front of the school building
located at the western side where Pitkin Street intersects with Encinita Avenue. Students use
Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street to walk to school.
After a thorough review of existing conditions, it was determined that the intersection of Encinita
Avenue and Pitkin Street would benefit with additional traffic control measures to protect and
separate pedestrians from vehicles. It is recommended to install of cement Bollards in the bulb
out area, west of the existing hedges, will provide a physical barrier between pedestrians and
AGENDA ITEM 4.E
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vehicles, as well as guide students onto the ramp when waiting to cross Encinita Avenue. These
measures will provide a physical barrier for pedestrians walking along Encinita Avenue from
traffic along the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street.
A detailed traffic report and proposed figure diagram is included in Attachment B, please refer to
Figure 4 of Attachment B for the properad diagram.
Below is a detailed list of the recommendations:
1. Install Bollards along the bulb out, made of concrete approximately 4 -feet apart, with a total
of 11 bollards in the northern section, and 6 bollards at the southern portion of the bulb out
(17 total). The Bollards should be concrete or steel painted in yellow and black following
guidelines per CAMUTCD Section 2C.
2. Install an Intersection Warning (W1-7) Sign with a Type N-l(CA) sign below at the edge of
the bulb out, as shown in Figure 4, facing WB traffic on Pitkin Street. This would add a
visual cue that Pitkin Street dead ends at Encinita Avenue. Installation should follow
guidelines per CAMUTCD Sections 2C.47 and 2C.65.
3. Refresh all existing curb markings at intersection in this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following items:
Install Bollards along the bulb out, made of concrete approximately 4 -feet apart, with a total
of 11 bollards in the northern section, and 6 bollards at the southern portion of the bulb out
(17 total). The Bollards should be concrete or steel painted in yellow and black following
guidelines per CAMUTCD Section 2C.
2. Install an Intersection Warning (W1-7) Sign with a Type N-l(CA) sign below at the edge of
the bulb out, as shown in Figure 4, facing WB traffic on Pitkin Street. This would add a
visual cue that Pitkin Street dead ends at Encinita Avenue. Installation should follow
guidelines per CAMUTCD Sections 2C.47 and 2C.65.
3. Refresh all existing curb markings at intersection in this area.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Field Services Division can complete the recommended items within the approved Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 budget utilizing the Street Repair and Maintenance account (201-3010-5350)
funds with authorization from the Public Works Director. The recommended items listed as two
(2) and three (3) will be completed by in-house staff. If necessary, additional materials and
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supplies may be purchased at a minimal expense to complete the in-house tasks. Recommended
item one (1) will be awarded using the appropriate purchasing procedures. The total project cost
for the installation of the bollards inclusive of construction, retention, project management,
administration, and inspection is estimated to cost approximately $35,000.00 (Attachment A).
The approved FY 20-21 Pedestrian Improvements project funded by the Transportation
Development Act, Article 3 (TDA3) will be utilized to complete the project.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
This item is consistent with the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan of improving the City's public
infrastructure and public right of way to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety in the City.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
•.-••
Chris D.
• • •Works
Attachment A: Cost Estimate
Attachment B: Traffic Review at the Intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street
Attachment C: Draft Minutes for March 11, 2021, Traffic Commission Meeting
Attachment A
Cost Estimate
Cost Estimate
No
Item
Qty
Unit
Unit Price
Total
1
Bollard Installation: Install Bollards along the bulb out, made of concrete
approximately 4 -feet apart, which is a total of 11 bollards in the northern
section, and 6 bollards at the southern portion of the bulb out (17 total).
17
EA
$ 1,500.00
$ 25,500.00
The Bollards should be concrete or steel painted in yellow and black
following guidelines per CAMUTCD Section 2C.65.
Subtotal
$ 25,500.00
Contingencyl 10%
$ 2,550.00
Construction Subtotal
$ 28,050.00
Project Management&Administration, Inspectioni 20%
$ 5,610.00
Project Total
$ 33,660.00
Engineer's Estimate
$ 35,000.00
Attachment B
Traffic Review at the Intersection of
Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS DAST$, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: MARCH 11, 2021
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ENCINITA
AVENUE AND PITKIN STREET
SUMMARY
The City of Rosemead received a request from the principal of Encinita Elementary School to
review the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street for vehicle and pedestrian safety. The
principal reported that parents of students in their vehicles are unaware that Pitkin Street ends and
as a result jump the curb encroaching onto the school grounds. The principal reported that they
were aware of two accidents that have occurred where vehicles came over the curb onto school
property.
The principal requested for the City to evaluate for the installation of a barrier device that can be
placed along the bulb out to physically separate pedestrians on the sidewalk from vehicles. In
response to this request, staff has completed a traffic review to evaluate the intersection of Encinita
Avenue and Pitkin Street to see what measures can be implemented to improve pedestrian and
vehicle safety along Encinita Avenue in front of the school building located at the western side
where Pitkin Street intersects with Encinita Avenue. Students use Encinita Avenue and Pitkin
Street to walk to school.
ANALYSIS
The placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering judgment and based on
guidelines found in the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and
the CVC (California Vehicle Code). The traffic review included an analysis of the existing
roadway conditions and review of approximately 6 years of available collision data.
Collision data was obtained from the computerized collision records system maintained by the
State of California called the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS). A review
of all collisions that occurred within 100 -feet of the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin
Street was conducted over a 6 -year period of available data between January 2015 to the most
recent available accident data, December 2020. Based on the information provided, there were a
total of 5 accidents reported.
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Encinita Avenue is a north/south major collector roadway and is approximately 35 -feet wide, with
one lane in each direction separated by a dashed center line. This portion of Encinita Avenue is.
located in the City of Rosemead. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street, excluding areas
with red curb. There are existing white curb markings which are designated as loading zones
between 7am to Spm on school days only. The speed limit on Encinita Avenue is posted as 25 mph
along this section, as the area is designated as a school zone. Land use along this section is Single
Family Residential.
Pitkin Street is an east/west local roadway and is approximately 35 -feet wide, with one lane in
each direction with no marked centerline. This portion of Pitkin Street is located in the City of
Rosemead. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street, excluding areas with red curb. The speed
limit has a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph. Land use along this section of Pitkin Street is Single
Family Residential.
Encinita Elementary School is located in the City of Rosemead and is a public elementary school
within the Rosemead Elementary School District, Encinita Elementary School serves grades
preschool through sixth grade with an average enrollment of 345 students. Due to COVID-19 and
the ongoing pandemic, the school campus is closed, and classes are operating virtually at this time.
AFF RECOMMENDATION
After a thorough review of existing conditions, it was determined that the intersection of Encinita
Avenue and Pitkin Street would benefit with additional traffic control measures in order to protect
and separate pedestrians from vehicles. It is recommended to install of cement Bollards in the bulb
out area, west of the existing hedges, will provide a physical barrier between pedestrians and
vehicles, as well as guide students onto the ramp when waiting to cross Encinita Avenue. These
measures will provide a physical barrier for pedestrians walking along Encinita Avenue from
traffic along the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street.
A detailed traffic report and proposed figure diagram is attached as Attachment A to this staff
report, please refer to Figure 4 of Attachment A for the properad diagram.
Below is a detailed list of the recommendations;
1. Install Bollards along the bulb out, made of concrete approximately 4 -feet apart, with a total
of 11 bollards in the northern section, and 6 bollards at the southern portion of the bulb out (17
total). The Bollards should be concrete or steel painted in yellow and black following
guidelines per CAMUTCD Section 2C.
2. Install an Intersection Warning (WI -7) Sign with a Type N-l(CA) sign below at the edge of
the bulb out, as shown in Figure 4, facing WB traffic on Pitkin Street. This would add a visual
cue that Pitkin Street dead ends at Encinita Avenue. Installation should follow guidelines per
CAMUTCD Sections 2C.47 and 2C.65.
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3. Refresh all existing curb markings at intersection in this area.
Prepared by:
Jana Robbins, Contract Traffic Engineering Division
Attachments:
A. Technical Engineering Report: Traffic Review of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street
(Encinita Elementary School)
B. Courtesy Notice to Residents
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Attachment C
Draft Minutes of March 11, 20219
Traffic Commission Meeting
Minutes of the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 11, 2021
The special meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 6:02 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Escobar
INVOCATION: Chair Masuda.
PRESENT: Chair Masuda, Vice -Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Escobar,
(arrived at 6:21 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chris Daste,
Analyst Danielle Garcia
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
NONE
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. TRAFFIC
issioner Lim, and Commissioner Ly
Jana Robbins, and Management
ACHE LANE
Director of Public Works, Chns :Daste and Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins gave the Traffic Commissioners
a summary on the item, along"'Vvith;the follow.ing;recommendations:
1 Install.a proximataly.29-feet of red curb along the nd'OV''side of Mission Drive beginning from the east side
dorner of Pistache<La11e:.and MIsS�on Drive T: :Additional red curb will improve line -of -sight for left turning
Vel Ieles and will prevent vehlclei'lromparking too close to Pistache Lane. This will remove approximately 1
pariirig space along the north side'of Mission Drive, just east of Pistache Lane. Approximately 52 -feet of
available parking will remain to,accommodate approximately 2 vehicles to park along the north side of Mission
Drive, jusf.eastof Pistache Lane;.
Install approxlmatly 12 -feet of red curb along the north side of Mission Drive beginning from the west side
corner of Plstache`Lane at1;d'Mission Drive. The additional red curb will improve line -of -sight for right turning
vehicles and will prev entvelcles from parking too close to Pistache Lane. This will remove approximately 1
parking space along the north side of Mission Drive, just west of Pistache Lane. 57 feet of available parking
will remain to accommodate approximately 3 vehicles to park the north side of Mission Drive, just west of
Pistache Lane.
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Vice -Chair Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendation as presented.
Votes resulted in:
Yes: Lim, Quintanilla, Escobar, and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Ly
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B. TRAFFIC REVIEW NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ENCINITA AVENUE AND PITKIN STREET
Director of Public Works, Chris Daste and Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins gave the Traffic Commissioners
a summary on the item, along with the following recommendations:
1. Install Bollards along the bulb out, made of concrete approximately4-feet apart, with a total of 11 bollards in
the northern section, and 6 bollards at the southern potion of the bulb out (17 total). The bollards should be
concrete or steel painted in yellow and black following guidelines per CAMUTCD Section 2C.
2. Install an Intersection Warning (W1-7) sign with a Type N-1 (CA) sign below at the edge of the bulb out, as
shown in Figure 4, facing WB traffic on Pitkin Street. This would add a visual cue that Pitkin Street dead ends
at Encinita Avenue. Installation should follow guidelines per CAMQT,CD Section 2C.47 and 2C.65.
3. Refresh all existing curb markings at intersection in this
Vice -Chair Quintanilla asked if there were comparable accident
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the
Street.
Vice -Chair Quintanilla asked if the school will be contributind"'to;
Director of Public Works, Chris Daste respondetlthat the terms
Vice -Chair Quintanilla ask during what hours
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jane Robbins inform
data was collected but can U'VVid41h6m .with the
Commissioner Lim stated that<the report i
been out on recess.
Vice -Chair Qulntanilla asked .if staff received any
done to schi7oI property or Ifi vehicle
Transtech Traf[c Engineer, Jana
damage done fi tthb vehicle.
Commissioner Escobar h'ad no
Staff noted for the record
for
Rio Dell Street and Rose Street.
that they only#llected accident data for Pitkin
Mt had not been discussed with the school.
that sh,was not aware of the time when the
that th' Ad ita was collected on December 29th and school may have
severity of the accident or if there was any damage
the Commissioners that the only damage that was reported was
on the item and agreed with staffs recommendation.
Ly arrived at 6:21 p.m.
Chair Masuda asked if there were any guidelines for the distance needed between each bollard or on the number of
bollards that can be installed at the location.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins responded there were no guidelines and recommended installing the
bollards at least 4 -feet apart from each other.
Vice -Chair Quintanilla suggested putting a knuckle at the northeast corner of Encinita Avenue.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioners that a knuckle can be installed, but it would be
costly.
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Vice -Chair Quintanilla requested on adding advance warning signs on Pitkin Street.
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to approve staffs recommendation as presented. Votes
resulted in:
Yes: Lim, Ly, Quintanilla, Escobar, and Masuda
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. TRAFFIC REVIEW OF SIGNAGE AND MARKINGS ON SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD NEAR HELLMAN
AVENUE AND THE EB 1.10 FREEWAY ON-RAMP
Director of Public Works, Chris Daste and Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jaeb.#:Robbins gave the Traffic Commissioner a
summary on the item, along with the following recommendations:
1. Remove the existing signage on San Gabriel Boulevard,.," Mast Armand the approach to the intersection
and replace with larger signs (54X54) for Multi-Lane.,Roads per CAMUCTCD:',,,26.19. To make the sign easier
for motorists to read the lane designations, it is�recammended to add the RT'Lane and 1-10 symbol below the
Thru/RT lane and ONLY HELLMAN below the rl lt.turn arrow on the signper AMUTCD 2B. 19-20. The
approach sign should be moved to the start of th61f@'htturn only.,ian.e (150' to 300'<11 advance).
2. Re -paint Right Arrow Pavement Le
4. This includes adding the PavemE
under the RT ARROW to say "ONL
Avenue.
3. Install and add Pavement Lei
underneath as sh." "h in Rgu
Icon" Legends at t b location
and again approximate1,80-1
4 Instill Ione line extension tht
*. H611man Avenue<to help gi
Vice -Chair 66tanilia suggested'chan
or having drivers use the lane to rn '
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana
and bring it back for the Con1MISE
Commissioner Lim agreed with'Vi
arrow, continue with the 1-10 sign
etld pn right -only lane along San Gabriel Boulevard�'according to Figure
tt Legend "ONLY" approximately 90 -feet before Hellman Avenue, directly
" LeOnd,,to,indicate to dnvers...this lane is only for turning onto Hellman
idicates by,a Thr.ough ah&Straight arrow and add the 1-10 Freeway icon
pis includes addir"g'two "Thr 09h and Straight Arrows with the 1-10 Frwy
San Gabnel boulevard —approximately 10 -feet south of Hellman Avenue
th of Hellman Avenue as shown in Figure 4.
the inte&dtign (pi*`detail 40 of the CAMUTCD) for the right turning lane
ehicles to rrf lQng�the right onto Hellman Avenue.
ing the Straight Arrow (R3-5) + Right Only Arrow (R3-8) sign to avoid confusion
k right on HEllman Avenue.
informed the Commissioners that she would look for other signage ideas
review.
hair Quintanilla's suggestion, along with recommending eliminating the right turn
installing larger signage.
Commissioner Ly agreed with staffs recommendation on adding signage and ground markings and added that the
intersection at San Gabriel Boulevard and the west 60 -freeway entrance is similar to the proposed intersection, and
staff may be able to use similar signage. Commissioner Ly also asked if the City needed Cal -Trans approval prior to
making the improvements.
Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins informed the Commissioners that the City will need to get Cal -Trans approval
for the signage, but not for the ground markings.
Commissioner Ly asked for clarification on whether the City needed Cal -Trans approval for the placement of the sign
or the design of the sign.
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Transtech Traffic Engineer, Jana Robbins responded that they need Cal -Trans approval for the design of the sign and
not the placement of the sign.
Chair Masuda agreed with Vice -Chair Quintanilla's suggestions, along with agreeing that the current proposed signage
may cause confusion. Mr. Masuda also agreed with placing the 1-10 frwy icon on top of the arrow.
Staff was asked to table the item to the next meeting to allow them to provide addition options for the signage design,
ground markings, and incorporate the Commission's suggestions into the new options.
4. STAFF REPORT
NONE
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked staff if they can revisit the
any safety improvements can be done at the location bi
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. The next Traffic Com
:Ilis`LaIn d Temple City Boulevard to see if
is constiatltly,being hit.
led foApril;.1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.,
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