CC - Item 4H - Approval of S. New Avenue and E. Graves Avenue Intersection All-Way StopROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 27, 2023
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF S. NEW AVENUE AND E. GRAVES AVENUE
INTERSECTION ALL -WAY STOP
SUMMARY
At the February 2, 2023, Traffic Commission Meeting, at the request of the City of Monterey Park,
staff presented a full evaluation of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue to see if
existing conditions warrant the installation of All -Way Stop Control at this intersection. After
discussion and presentation of the item, the Traffic Commission approved the staff
recommendations as shown on the "Installation Exhibit' in Attachment C. The recommended
improvements are partially within the following jurisdictions: Los Angeles County, Monterey
Park, and Rosemead. Los Angeles County and Monterey Park have both received the necessary
approvals to proceed with the implementation of the recommended improvements. On May 9,
2023, the Rosemead City Council approved a reimbursement agreement with City of Monterey
Park for a proposed New Avenue Rehabilitation Project which included the costs associated with
the Traffic Commission recommended improvements at the intersection of New Avenue and
Graves Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rosemead received a request from the City of Monterey Park to review the traffic
study they did for the location of New Avenue at Graves Avenue. The request was for the
installation of All -Way -Stop signs and striping improvements for the intersection of S. New
Avenue and E. Graves Avenue. In response to this request and on behalf of the City, engineering
staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate measures.
As a result of extensive field data collection and review, including reviewing all of the counts, line
of sight, roadway conditions and observations at this location, and engineering judgement, staff
has determined that the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would benefit from the
installation of all -way STOP control as determined by the guidelines in the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) Section 2B.07 and the California Vehicle Code
AGENDA ITEM 4.11
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(CVC). The installation of all -way -stop control is recommended based on street conditions,
pedestrians crossing midblock as well as the street grade/slope on Graves Avenue west of New
Avenue. In addition to all -way stop, there are several other improvements that should be
implemented.
It is important to note that some of the recommended improvements for this intersection are
partially in LA County (EL) along Graves Avenue and City of Rosemead (NE) corner on New
Avenue. To implement all the following recommendations, the City of Monterey Park will need
to work in conjunction with LA County and City of Rosemead.
A detailed traffic report is included in Attachment A. The Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes
are included as Attachment B.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed work involves the maintenance and minor alteration of existing public infrastructure;
therefore, the project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the following:
1. Installation of a Yellow Continental Striped Crosswalk in the North Leg of the
Intersection.
It is recommended to install a Yellow Continental Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north
leg of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue designating the preferred
pedestrian route to and from school along Graves Avenue to assist school pedestrians in
crossing. Section 7C.02.
2. Installation of an Advanced Stop Bar Line 4 -FEET Before the Proposed Crosswalk
for SB New Avenue Traffic Before Entering the Intersection.
In addition to the Yellow Ladder Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north leg, it is
recommended to install an advanced stop bar line approaching the proposed crosswalk. It
was observed that vehicles are pulling forward into the pedestrian path to wait for a gap on
Graves Avenue traffic. The advance stop bar will provide motorists with a designated spot
to stop before entering the crosswalk to not block pedestrians travel path. CA-MUTCD
Section 313.16 contains provisions regarding the placement and design of stop lines.
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3. Removal and Replacement of Existing Stop Sign (Rl-1) with new 36"X36" Stop
Sign and Install All -Way Plaque (R1 -3P) and Red Reflective Strip on signpost at New
Avenue and Graves Avenue for SB direction.
Remove and Replace Existing Stop Sign with new 36"X36" Stop Sign (RI -1) at New
Avenue and Graves Avenue. Install All -Way Plaque (RI -3P) and Red Reflective Strip on
Stop Signpost located at New Avenue and Graves Avenue. It was observed that replacing
the existing Stop Sign with a new larger Stop Sign at the intersection of New Avenue and
Graves Avenue would increase visibility for southbound vehicles approaching the
intersection.
4. Installation of All -Way Stop Control with Stop Signs, ALL -WAY plaque (R1 -3P)
beneath each stop sign, Stop Bars, and STOP pavement legends on Graves Avenue
for EB and WB Directions.
It is recommended that All -Way Stop Control is installed at the intersection of Graves
Avenue and New Avenue, with stop signs, stop bars, STOP pavement legends and ALL -
Way Plaques for eastbound and westbound directions on Graves Avenue. The installation
of all -way -stop control is recommended based on street conditions, pedestrians crossing
midblock as well as the street grade/slope on Graves Avenue west of New Avenue. New
Stop signs (RI -1 36"x36") will require the installation of new signposts, with the base of
the sign at least 7' from the ground.
5. Installation of Red Reflective Strips on each Stop Sign pole in all directions (EB,
WB and SB). In addition, for the first month add flags to the new STOP signs on EB and
WB Graves Avenue. (CAMUTCD Section 2A.15 Enhanced Conspicuity for Standard
Signs) It is recommended that Red Reflective Strips be added to stop signposts for all stop
signs at the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue for EB, WB, and SB traffic.
It is also recommended that temporary red flags be installed on the new stop signs for EB
and WB directions at the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue. The flags will
help bring driver awareness to the new signage. Based upon engineering judgment, where
the improvement of the conspicuity of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign is
desired, any of the following methods may be used, as appropriate, to enhance the sign's
conspicuity. This includes:
• Adding one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective sheeting) above
a standard regulatory or warning sign, with the flags oriented so as to be at 45
degrees to the vertical.
• Or where engineering judgment indicates a need to draw attention to the sign
during nighttime conditions, a strip of retroreflective material may be used on
regulatory and warning sign supports.
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6. Removal of One "Left Turn Arrow" and 5' of the Center Yellow line for EB Traffic
and Install New Stop Bar and STOP Pavement Legend in both EB Lanes.
Removal the easternmost "Left Turn Arrow" located in the EB left turn pocket at Graves
Avenue and New Avenue. Remove about 5' of the yellow center line and then install Stop
Bar and STOP Pavement Legend in both the left turn pocket and the through traffic lane
for eastbound traffic on Graves Avenue. The Stop Bar and STOP legends should be shifted
around 5' to the west to be in line with the NW curb face.
7. Installation of 20' of red curb on the north side of Graves New Avenue (NE Corner).
The red curb will improve sight distance of pedestrians waiting to step off the curb to cross
in the NL crosswalk as well as provide room for a right tum vehicle to make the turn
without being stuck behind a parked car.
8. Installation of "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New
Avenue and Graves Avenue for Both EB and WB Directions.
Install "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New Avenue and Graves
Avenue. Install EB sign approximately 160 -ft west of the intersection and the WB sign
approximately 200 -ft east of the intersection at Graves Avenue and New Avenue. Both
new signs require the installation of new signposts, with the base of the sign at least 7'
from the ground.
9. Installation of New STOP AHEAD Pavement Legends along Graves Avenue.
Install new STOP AHEAD pavement legends adjacent to the STOP AHEAD signs on
Graves Avenue for both directions. Pavement legends will serve to provide an added
reminder that Graves Avenue at New will be STOP controlled.
10. Find that the Project is Class 1 Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
On May 9, 2023, the City Council approved the authorization of a reimbursement agreement with
the City of Monterey Park for the proposed improvements in the amount of $152,095.05, which
will be funded through Measure M Funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
The project is consistent with the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan Goal C - Infrastructure and
Facilities, which is to enhance streets, sidewalks, and public infrastructure; coordinate with
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relevant utility agencies regarding safety and enhancements; and modernize facilities by expanding
the use of wireless network technology and renewable energy.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
to
anielle Garcia
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
Submitted by:
Ben Kim
City Manager
Attachment A: February 2, 2023 Traffic Commission Staff Report
Attachment B: February 2, 2023 Traffic Commission Minutes
Attachment C: Installation Exhibit
Attachment A
February 2, 2023
Traffic Commission Staff Report
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FROM: MICHAEL CHUNG, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2023
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW S. NEW AVENUE AND E. GRAVES AVENUE
INTERSECTION ALL -WAY STOP WARRANT STUDY
SUMMARY
On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review and recommended
appropriate traffic improvements at the intersection location of New Avenue at Graves Avenue.
The City of Rosemead received a request from the City of Monterey Park to review the traffic
study they did for the location of New Avenue at Graves Avenue. The request was for the
installation of All -Way -Stop signs and striping improvements for the intersection of S. New
Avenue and E. Graves Avenue. In response to this request and on behalf of the City, engineering
staff completed a traffic review and recommended appropriate measures.
ANALYSIS
At the request of the City of Monterey Park, Transtech Engineers, Inc has completed a full
evaluation of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue to see if existing conditions
warrant the installation of All -Way Stop Control at this intersection per the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD Section 2B.07).
Existing Conditions:
The initial request came from the School District. Monterey Vista Elementary School has students
enrolled that live in Monterey Park, as well as Rosemead and Unincorporated LA County. The
intersection is located within City of Monterey Park (EB and SB), City of Rosemead (NE Comer
on New Avenue) and LA County (EB Graves Avenue). The City of Rosemead appears to be half
of New Avenue (NB) and the NE corner. Improvements will need concurrence or approval from
City of Rosemead, City of Monterey Park, as well as LA County.
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Graves Avenue is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway per Caltrans Roadway Classification with
a posted speed limit of 35 MPH, and a posted school speed limit of 25 MPH when children are
present. Graves Avenue is approximately 47 -feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and
a double yellow center line west of the intersection at New Avenue, and a two way left turn lane
east of the intersection at New Avenue. There is a striped left turn pocket for EB traveling vehicles.
Parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway except where the curb is marked red, and on street
sweeping days; posted signage indicates limited parking on Wednesdays on the south side of the
street and Thursdays on the north side of the street. This section along Graves Avenue is primarily
single-family residential homes and parallels Monterey Vista Elementary School on the north side
of the road. On Graves Avenue there is an upward slope on the west side with New Avenue at the
bottom of the slope. There is an uncontrolled yellow crosswalk approximately 359' to the east of
the intersection at Stevens Avenue. Approximately 613' to the west is an all -way stop with yellow
crosswalks at S Pomelo Avenue. It is important to note that the area of Graves Avenue at New
Avenue falls along the city boundaries of the City of Monterey Park, the City of Rosemead, and
Unincorporated LA County. The Vicinity Map and Existing Conditions Map as shown in
Attachment A denote the city boundaries.
New Avenue is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway per Caltrans Roadway Classification with
a speed limit of 35 MPH. New Avenue is approximately 56 -feet wide with one travel lane in each
direction with a dashed yellow centerline. Parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway, except
for the east side of the road on Thursdays, and the west side of the road on Fridays due to street
sweeping, and where curb is marked red. This section along New Avenue is primarily single-
family residential homes with Monterey Vista Elementary School on the west side.
Monterey Vista Elementary School is located on the north side of Graves Avenue and the west
side of New Avenue. The front of the elementary school is located at the intersection of Graves
Avenue and S Pomelo Avenue, which is located approximately 613' -ft west of the intersection of
Graves Avenue and New Avenue. Monterey Vista Elementary School serves approximately 541
students ranging from grades K-6. The regular bell schedules for students at Monterey Vista
Elementary School are as follows: Monday — Friday, Start time: 8:20am, Monday — Friday (Not
Wednesday) End time: 2:35pm; Wednesday End time: 1:35pm.
Collision Investigation:
A Collision History Analysis and investigation was conducted for the subject location. Collision
data was obtained from the computerized collision records system maintained by the State of
California called the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS). The collision
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analysis was conducted over approximately a 3 -year period between September 2019 through
August 2022 (available data at the time of traffic review) at the intersection of New Avenue and
Graves Avenue. Per the Collision History Analysis, there was a total of 2 collisions reported within
the 3 -year period.
Field Observation:
An observation at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue was conducted in the
morning on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, during the drop-off of students at Monterey Vista
Elementary School, starting at 7:45 AM. It was observed that, many cars parked to drop off
students along the north side of Graves Avenue, and parents walked their students to the front
entrance of the school, next to the intersection of Graves Avenue and S Pomelo Avenue. Some
cars also parked on the west side of New Avenue, and parents walked their students along the
sidewalk to reach the school front entrance. After student drop offs, these cars pulled away onto
the main road.
A second observation at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue was conducted in the
afternoon on Tuesday October 18th, 2022, following the release of students from Monterey Vista
Elementary School at 2:35PM. It was observed that many cars were parked on the north and south
sides of Graves Avenue, as well as along both sides of New Avenue, waiting to pick up students
from school at 2:35PM. Vehicles began parking and lining up for pick-up around 1:45PM.
Figure 6 in attachment A indicates the observed traffic movement of vehicles during the pick-up
of students in the afternoon from Monterey Vista Elementary School.
Average Daily Traffic (ADT): Average Daily Traffic (ADT) data was obtained from counts taken
on September 20th, 2022, for New Avenue at Graves Avenue. All counts were taken when schools
were open and back in session. Graves Avenue east of New Avenue carries 8,484 vehicles per day
per the ADT count. New Avenue north of Graves Avenue carries 5,926 vehicles per day per the
ADT count.
Speed Survey: To assess the speed at which vehicles were traveling at the intersection of New
Avenue at Graves Avenue, speed samples were taken over a 24-hour period on September 20'h,
2022. Based on the Speed Survey, the 85th percentile speed of vehicles traveling at the intersection
of New Avenue at Graves Avenue was determined to be 40 mph. This translates to mean that 85
percent of the vehicles sampled were traveling at 40 mph or below, which is above the posted
speed limit of 35 mph.
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All -Way Stop Control Analysis: As part of this review the resident requested the City to consider
placing all -way stop control at the intersection of New Avenue at Graves Avenue. Traffic control
devices work in concert with the basic "rules of the road" contained in traffic laws and ordinances.
The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD Section 213.07)
describes applications, warrants, and placement of STOP signs (RI -1). Stop signs are not used as
a speed control device and should be used only where warranted. The placement of these signs is
dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC. The
criteria for determining if two-way or all -way stop control is warranted is based on a minimum
volume on each of the street approaches, collision investigation, speed of traffic, number of
pedestrians and potential sight obstructions.
As a part of this study, a stop sign installation analysis review of the intersection of New Avenue
and Graves Avenue was conducted. Based on the analysis and field review conducted it was
determined that the intersections did meet the warrants for the installation of All -Way STOP
control.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As a result of extensive field data collection and review, including reviewing all of the counts, line
of sight, roadway conditions and observations at this location, and engineering judgement, staff
has determined that the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would benefit from the
installation of all -way STOP control as determined by the guidelines in the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) Section 2B.07 and the California Vehicle Code
(CVC). The installation of all -way -stop control is recommended based on street conditions,
pedestrians crossing midblock as well as the street grade/slope on Graves Avenue west of New
Avenue. In addition to all -way stop, there are several other improvements that should be
implemented. These are listed below and shown in the Installation Exhibit.
After careful consideration a crosswalk was not striped in the WL of the intersection. A marked
crosswalk was not included in the WL due to physical conditions on either curb (electric vault,
power cabinet, water meters on south side and power pole and catch basin along the north curb)
these items make it so a marked crosswalk would not meet ADA requirements for an accessible
ramp so is infeasible to install. However, although no crosswalk is striped pedestrians can legally
cross in the west leg per the California Vehicle Code Section 21950, The driver of a vehicle shall
yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked or unmarked
crosswalk at an intersection. There is existing a yellow midblock crosswalk at Stevens Avenue to
the east and at Pomelo Avenue to the west of the intersection.
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It is important to note that some of the recommended improvements for this intersection are
partially in LA County (EL) along Graves Avenue and City of Rosemead (NE) corner on New
Avenue. To implement all the following recommendations, the City of Monterey Park will need
to work in conjunction with LA County and City of Rosemead.
Please refer to the Installation Exhibit in Attachment A for a conceptual exhibit representation
of the proposed recommendations.
1. Install a Yellow Continental Striped Crosswalk in the North Leg of the Intersection.
It is recommended to install a Yellow Continental Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north leg of
the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue designating the preferred pedestrian route to
and from school along Graves Avenue to assist school pedestrians in crossing. Section 7C.02.
2. Install an Advanced Stop Bar Line 4 -FEET Before the Proposed Crosswalk for SB New
Avenue Traffic Before Entering the Intersection.
In addition to the Yellow Ladder Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north leg, it is recommended to
install an advanced stop bar line approaching the proposed crosswalk. It was observed that vehicles
are pulling forward into the pedestrian path to wait for a gap on Graves Avenue traffic. The
advance stop bar will provide motorists with a designated spot to stop before entering the
crosswalk to not block pedestrians travel path. CA-MUTCD Section 313.16 contains provisions
regarding the placement and design of stop lines.
3. Remove and Replace Existing Stop Sign (111-1) with new 361IX36" Stop Sign and Install
All -Way Plaque (Rl-3P) and Red Reflective Strip on signpost at New Avenue and Graves
Avenue for SB direction.
Remove and Replace Existing Stop Sign with new 36"X36" Stop Sign (RI -1) at New Avenue and
Graves Avenue. Install All -Way Plaque (R1 -3P) and Red Reflective Strip on Stop Signpost located
at New Avenue and Graves Avenue. It was observed that replacing the existing Stop Sign with a
new larger Stop Sign at the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would increase
visibility for southbound vehicles approaching the intersection.
4. Install All -Way Stop Control with Stop Signs, ALL -WAY plaque (RI -3P) beneath each
stop sign, Stop Bars, and STOP pavement legends on Graves Avenue for EB and WB
Directions.
It is recommended that All -Way Stop Control is installed at the intersection of Graves Avenue and
New Avenue, with stop signs, stop bars, STOP pavement legends and ALL -Way Plaques for
eastbound and westbound directions on Graves Avenue. The installation of all -way -stop control is
recommended based on street conditions, pedestrians crossing midblock as well as the street
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grade/slope on Graves Avenue west of New Avenue. New Stop signs (R1 -I 36"x36") will require
the installation of new signposts, with the base of the sign at least 7' from the ground.
5. For Added Visibility Install Red Reflective Strips on each Stop Sign pole in all directions
(EB, WB and SB). In addition, for the first month add flags to the new STOP signs on EB and
WB Graves Avenue. (CAMUTCD Section 2A.15 Enhanced Conspicuity for Standard Signs)
It is recommended that Red Reflective Strips be added to stop signposts for all stop signs at the
intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue for EB, WB, and SB traffic. It is also
recommended that temporary red flags be installed on the new stop signs for EB and WB directions
at the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue. The flags will help bring driver awareness
to the new signage.
Based upon engineering judgment, where the improvement of the conspicuity of a standard
regulatory, warning, or guide sign is desired, any of the following methods may be used, as
appropriate, to enhance the sign's conspicuity. This includes:
• Adding one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective sheeting) above a standard
regulatory or warning sign, with the flags oriented so as to be at 45 degrees to the vertical.
• Or where engineering judgment indicates a need to draw attention to the sign during nighttime
conditions, a strip of retroreflective material may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports.
6. Remove One "Left Turn Arrow" and 5' of the Center Yellow line for EB Traffic and
Install New Stop Bar and STOP Pavement Legend in both EB Lanes.
Removal the easternmost "Left Tum Arrow" located in the EB left tum pocket at Graves Avenue
and New Avenue. Remove about 5' of the yellow center line and then install Stop Bar and STOP
Pavement Legend in both the left turn pocket and the through traffic lane for eastbound traffic on
Graves Avenue. The Stop Bar and STOP legends should be shifted around 5' to the west to be in
line with the NW curb face.
7. Install 20' of red curb on the north side of Graves New Avenue (NE Corner).
The red curb will improve sight distance of pedestrians waiting to step off the curb to cross in the
NL crosswalk as well as provide room for a right turn vehicle to make the turn without being stuck
behind a parked car.
8. Install "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New Avenue and Graves
Avenue for Both EB and WB Directions.
Install "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New Avenue and Graves
Avenue. Install EB sign approximately 160 -ft west of the intersection and the WB sign
approximately 200 -ft east of the intersection at Graves Avenue and New Avenue. Both new signs
require the installation of new signposts, with the base of the sign at least 7' from the ground.
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9. Install New STOP AHEAD Pavement Legends along Graves Avenue.
Install new STOP AHEAD pavement legends adjacent to the STOP AHEAD signs on Graves
Avenue for both directions. Pavement legends will serve to provide an added reminder that Graves
Avenue at New will be STOP controlled.
Prepared by:
Jana Robbins, Contract Traffic Engineering Division
Attachments:
A. Attachment A — Technical Traffic Engineering Report
TRANSTEch
TO: City of Monterey Park
FROM: Transtech Engineers, Inc.
DATE: November 4, 2022
SUBJECT: STOP SIGN WARRANT STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEW AVENUE & GRAVES
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
PREPARER'S CERTIFICATION
This Report was prepared by:
Jana Robbins, PTP, RSP Bahman Janka, PE
E-mail: jana.robbins@transtech.org E-mail: Bahman.Janka@Transtech.org
This report was prepared under the supervision of:
Bahman Janka, PE
CERTIFICATION BY ENGINEER
Bahman Janka, PE
License Type: Traffic
License Number: 1520
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The City of Monterey Park requested an evaluation of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue
to see if existing conditions warrant the installation of All -Way Stop control at this intersection. To provide
a complete evaluation, a traffic review included an evaluation of existing roadway conditions, 3 years of
available collision data and completion of Stop Sign Warrants as found in the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) Section 213.07. The assessment included the collection of 24-
hour vehicle counts, a 24-hour speed survey on Graves Avenue near New Avenue, an intersection turning
movement count, and a review of line of sight for vehicles exiting New Avenue onto Graves Avenue. The
traffic operations at this intersection were also observed during arrival and pick up times at Monterey
Vista Elementary school.
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
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The initial request came from the School District. Monterey Vista Elementary School has students enrolled
that live in Monterey Park, as well as Rosemead and Unincorporated LA County. The intersection is
located within City of Monterey Park (EB and SB), City of Rosemead (NE Corner on New Avenue ) and LA
County (EB Graves Avenue). The City of Rosemead appears to be half of New Avenue (NB) and the NE
corner. Improvements will need concurrence or approval from City of Rosemead as well as LA County.
Graves Avenue: Within the City of Monterey Park, Graves Avenue is classified as a MinorArterial roadway
per Caltrans Roadway Classification with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH, and a posted school speed limit
of 25 MPH when children are present. Graves Avenue is approximately 47 -feet wide with one travel lane
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in each direction and a double yellow center line west of the intersection at New Avenue, and a two way
left turn lane east of the intersection at New Avenue. There is a striped left turn pocket for EB traveling
vehicles. Parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway except where the curb is marked red, and on
street sweeping days; posted signage indicates limited parking on Wednesdays on the south side of the
street and Thursdays on the north side of the street. This section along Graves Avenue is primarily single-
family residential homes and parallels Monterey Vista Elementary School on the north side of the road.
On Graves Avenue there is an upward slope on the west side with New Avenue at the bottom of the slope.
There is an uncontrolled yellow crosswalk approximately 359' to the east of the intersection at Stevens
Avenue. Approximately 613' to the west is an all -way stop with yellow crosswalks at S Pomelo Avenue. It
is important to note that the area of Graves Avenue at New Avenue falls along the city boundaries of the
City of Monterey Park, the City of Rosemead, and Unincorporated LA County. The Vicinity Map and
Existing Conditions Map above denote the city boundaries.
New Avenue: Within the City of Monterey Park, New Avenue is classified as a Minor Arterial roadway per
Caltrans Roadway Classification with a speed limit of 35 MPH. New Avenue is approximately 56 -feet wide
with one travel lane in each direction with a dashed yellow centerline. Parking is allowed on both sides of
the roadway, except for the east side of the road on Thursdays, and the west side of the road on Fridays
due to street sweeping, and where curb is marked red. This section along New Avenue is primarily single-
family residential homes with Monterey Vista Elementary School on the west side.
Monterey Vista Elementary School: Within the City of Monterey Park, Monterey Vista Elementary School
is located on the north side of Graves Avenue and the west side of New Avenue. The front of the
elementary school is located at the intersection of Graves Avenue and S Pomelo Avenue, which is located
approximately 613' -ft west of the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue. Monterey Vista
Elementary School serves approximately 541 students ranging from grades K-6. The regular bell schedules
for students at Monterey Vista Elementary School are as follows: Monday — Friday, Start time: 8:20am,
Monday— Friday (Not Wednesday) End time: 2:35pm; Wednesday End time: 1:35pm.
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PICTURE SUMMARY
Intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue —
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Stevens Avenue approaching intersection at Graves
Avenue— Looking Southbound
PEAK HOUR INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
To determine the type of turning movements that are encountered at the intersection where Graves
Avenue intersects with New Avenue, peak hour intersection turning movement counts and pedestrian
counts were taken at this intersection during the hours of 7-9 AM, 1-3 PM and 4-6 PM on Tuesday,
September 201h, 2022. The counts were taken while school was in session. Figures 3, 4, and 5 represent
the highest peak 1 hour of vehicles at the intersection during each count time. Please refer to Attachment
1.1 at the end of the report for the count sheets.
Figure 3 shows the highest one-hour traffic volume during the AM peak hours of 7:00 to 9:00 AM. The
peak hour volume for the AM Peak was 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New
Avenue.
Graves Avenue and New Avenue
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Figure 3: AM Peak Hour Count 7:30-8:30 AM
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Figure 4 shows the highest one-hour traffic volume during the Afternoon peak hours of 13:00 to 15:00
PM. The peak one hour was between the Afternoon hour of 13:00 to 14:00 (1:00-2:00 PM) at the
intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue. This corresponds to when school is letting out.
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Figure 5 shows the highest one-hour traffic volume during the PM peak hours of 16:00-18:00 PM. The
peak one hour was between the PM Peak hours of 17:00 to 18:00 (5:00-6:00 PM) at the intersection of
Graves Avenue and New Avenue.
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To determine how many pedestrians are crossing at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue,
peak hour pedestrian counts were taken during the same count periods as the intersection turning
movement counts on Tuesday, September 20", 2022. The pedestrian counts tally the number of adult
and school age pedestrians crossing in each leg of the intersection during the count times of 7-9AM, 1-
3PM and 4-613M. Each hour is shown in Table 1. The west or east leg counts reflect pedestrians crossing
Graves Avenue. Please refer to Attachment 1.2 at the end of the report for the count sheet.
Table 1: Summary of Pedestrians Crossing at Graves Avenue and New Avenue, 9/20/22
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
TIME
NORTH LEG
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED
EAST LEG
TIME
NORTH LEG
WEST LEG
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
EAST LEG
4 4
0 0
ADULTS
SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
7-8AM
7
35
0 0
0 0
0
0
8-9AM
13
9
1 0
1 0
0
0
1-21PM
5
7
4 12
2
4
2-3PM
0
0
0 0
0
2
4-5PM
0
1
0 0
0
0
5-6PM
4
2
1 0
0
0
TOTALPEDS
29
34
6 12
2
6
A second pedestrian count was taken on Tuesday, October 18", 2022, during the school drop off and
pick up time for Monterey Vista Elementary School. The pedestrian counts shown in Table 2 and Table 3
tally the number of adult and school age pedestrians in each leg of the intersection. The pedestrian
counts took place at the beginning of the school day between 7:45 and 8:45AM, and at the end of the
school bell between 2:OOPM and 3:OOPM. The counts were divided into 15 -minute increments in the
tables below (Table 2 and Table 3).
Table 2: Summary of Pedestrians Crossing at Graves Avenue and New Avenue, 10/18/2022
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
TIME
NORTH LEG
WEST LEG
EAST LEG
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
7:45-8:OOAM
4 4
0 0
0 0
8:00-8:15AM
7 2
0 0
0 0
8:15-8:30AM
3 2
1 0
0 0
8:30-8:45AM
1 0
0 0
0 0
TOTALPEDS
15 8
1 0
0 0
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Table 3: Summary of Pedestrians Crossing at Graves Avenue and New Avenue, 10/18/2022
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
TIME
NORTH LEG
WEST LEG
EAST LEG
ADULTS SCHOOL AGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
2:00-2:15PM
3 0
1 0
0 0
2:15-2:30131M
8 0
3 0
1 0
2:30-2:45PM
22 20
8 7
0 0
2:45-3:OOPM
2 1
0 0
0 0
TOTALPEDS
35 21
12 7
1 0
STEVENS AVENUE AT GRAVES AVENUE - PEDESTRIAN COUNT AND OBSERVATIONS
An additional pedestrian count was conducted at the intersection of Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue,
which is located approximately 359 -feet east of the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue. There
is a marked crosswalk in the west leg of this intersection. Observations were made to determine the
number of pedestrians crossing the intersection at the marked crosswalk.
These counts were taken on Tuesday, October 181h, 2022, during the school drop off and pick up time for
Monterey Vista Elementary School. The pedestrian counts shown in Table 4 and Table 5 tally the number
of adult and school age pedestrians in each leg of the intersection. The pedestrian counts took place at
the beginning of the school day between 7:45 and 8:45AM, and at the end of the school bell between
2:OOPM and 3:OOPM. The counts were divided into 15 -minute increments in the tables below (Table 4 and
Table 5). As shown in the tables there were only a few pedestrians that are using this uncontrolled
crossing.
Table 4: Summary of Pedestrians Crossing at Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue, 10/18/2022
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
TIME
NORTH LEG
WEST LEG
EAST LEG
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOL AGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
7:45-8:OOAM
2 2
2 0
0 0
8:00-8:15AM
3 0
0 0
0 0
8:15-8:30AM
1 0
0 0
0 0
8:30-8:45AM
0 0
0 0
0 0
TOTALPEDS
6 2
2 0
0 0
Table 5: Summary of Pedestrians Crossing at Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue, 30/18/2022
LOCATION OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING — MARKED OR UNMARKED CROSSWALKS
TIME
NORTH LEG
WEST LEG
EAST LEG
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
ADULTS SCHOOLAGE
2:00-2:15PM
0 0
0 0
0 0
2:15-2:30PM
1 0
0 0
0 0
2:30-2:45PM
3 2
0 0
0 0
2:45-3:OOPM
0 0
0 0
0 0
TOTALPEDS
4 2
0 0
0 0
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FIELD OBSERVATIONS AT GRAVES AVENUE AND NEW AVENUE
An observation at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue was conducted in the morning on
Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, during the drop-off of students at Monterey Vista Elementary School,
starting at 7:45 AM. It was observed that, many cars parked to drop off students along the north side of
Graves Avenue, and parents walked their students to the front entrance of the school, next to the
intersection of Graves Avenue and S Pomelo Avenue. Some cars also parked on the west side of New
Avenue, and parents walked their students along the sidewalk to reach the school front entrance. After
student drop offs, these cars pulled away onto the main road.
A second observation at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue was conducted in the
afternoon on Tuesday October 181h, 2022, following the release of students from Monterey Vista
Elementary School at 2:35PM. It was observed that many cars were parked on the north and south sides
of Graves Avenue, as well as along both sides of New Avenue, waiting to pick up students from school at
2:35PM. Vehicles began parking and lining up for pick-up around 1:45PM.
Figure 6 below indicates the observed traffic movement of vehicles during the pick-up of students in the
afternoon from Monterey Vista Elementary School.
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Figure 6: Vehicle Movement Observations during pick up from Monterey Vista Elementary School
On Tuesday, October 181h, 2022, student pick-up from Monterey Vista Elementary School was observed
between 2:OOPM-3:OOPM. Prior to the end of the school day at 2:35PM, it was observed that vehicles
parked along both sides of the street on Graves Avenue, as well as on both sides of the street at New
Avenue. Cars parked eastbound and westbound along Graves Avenue had difficulty re-entering traffic
following student pickup in the afternoon, due to the number of vehicles traveling along Graves Avenue
as well as the speed of the drivers traveling eastbound along Graves Avenue. Graves Avenue is on a
downhill slope. It was observed that eastbound vehicles seemed to be traveling faster than westbound
vehicles along Graves Avenue.
Vehicles also parked northbound and southbound along New Avenue north of Graves Avenue for student
pickup. Most of the vehicles parking along New Avenue for pickup parked on the west side of the street
parallel to Monterey Vista Elementary, however some drivers parked on the east side of the street as well.
It was observed during student pickup that several pedestrians, both adult and student age, crossed the
street midblock along New Avenue north of the intersection at Graves Avenue. The midblock crossing of
pedestrians affected the northbound and southbound vehicle traffic along New Avenue, as drivers
traveling along New Avenue were having to break for pedestrians in the area. The midblock crossing was
mostly occurring adjacent to the teacher's parking lot driveway entrance along New Avenue.
Observations were also conducted in the morning and the afternoon on Tuesday, October 181h, 2022, at
the intersection of Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue. During the morning observations, very few
pedestrians crossed at the intersection of Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue. Of the pedestrians that
crossed Graves Avenue at the intersection in the morning, most were not dropping off students at
Monterey Vista Elementary School. Forthe afternoon observations at Stevens Avenue and Graves Avenue,
even less pedestrians were counted than in the morning of the same day. Almost all adults picking up
students crossed midblock to the west of the intersection of Graves Avenue and Stevens Avenue, so there
were very few pedestrians that used the existing crosswalk.
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OBSERVATIONS FOR PICK UP AT MONTEREY VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LINE OF SIGHT AT INTERSECTIONS
As part of the review a line -of -sight assessment was prepared for vehicles exiting New Avenue onto Graves
Avenue. The driver of a vehicle approaching or departing from an intersection should have an
unobstructed view of the intersection, including any traffic control devices, and enough clear view along
the intersecting highway to permit the driver to anticipate and avoid potential collisions. These
unobstructed views form triangular areas known as sight triangles. Any object within the sight triangle
that would obstruct the driver's view of an approaching vehicle should be removed or modified or
appropriate traffic control devices should be installed as per A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets (AASHTO). Obstructions within sight triangles could be buildings, vehicles, hedges, trees,
bushes, tall crops, walls, fences, or parked cars. A parked vehicle extends approximately 7 -feet from the
curb, so its necessary to consider the width of a vehicle when determining if red curb is needed to obtain
a clear sight triangle. Looking at existing sight triangles at the corner it is suggested that 20' of red curb
be painted from the ECR to the driveway apron of the first house on the NE corner on Graves Avenue. The
red curb would improve sight distance for exiting vehicles from New Avenue as well as provide for added
sight distance of crossing pedestrians and provide drive space for a WB right turning vehicle.
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Figure 7: Line of Sight Analysis Southbound at New Avenue and Graves Avenue
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT)
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) data was obtained from counts taken on, September 20th, 2022, on Graves
Avenue east of New Avenue, as well as on September 27th, 2022, on New Avenue north of Graves Avenue,
while school was in session during a typical weekday. A summary of ADT data for each count day is shown
in Table 6 and Table 7. Please refer to Attachments 2.1 and 2.2 at the end of the report for the ADT
sheets.
Table 6: Average Daily Traffic (ADT) —Counts taken on 9/20/2022
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Location EB WB TOTAL
Graves Avenue east of New Avenue 4,580 3,904 8,484
Table 7: Average Daily Traffic (ADT) — Counts taken on 9/27/2022
Vehicles per Day (vpd)
Location
NB
SB
TOTAL
New Avenue north of Graves Avenue
2,815
3,111
5,926
SPEED SURVEY
To assess the speed at which vehicles are traveling along Graves Avenue, speed samples were taken. A
24-hour speed sample was taken on Tuesday, September 201h, 2022, on Graves Avenue east of New
Avenue. The 85th percentile speed of vehicles along Graves Avenue is shown to be at 40 MPH which is
higher than the posted speed limit of 35 mph outside of school hours. During school let out and pick up it
was noted in the speed survey that some vehicles were still traveling above the 25 MPH posted school
speed limit. This suggests that some vehicles are not slowing during the times students are on the
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sidewalks and crossing the street on Graves Avenue. Table 8 below shows the September 20`^, 2022,
speed survey results. The speed summary output files are attached (Attachment 3) at the end of the
report.
Table 8: 24 Hour Speed Survey along Graves Avenue, 9/20/2022
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A Collision History Analysis was conducted for the subject intersection. Collision data was obtained from
the computerized collision records system maintained by the State of California called the Statewide
Integrated Traffic Records Systems (SWITRS). All collisions that were reported within 100 -feet of the
subject intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue were recorded. The collision analysis was
conducted over a 3 -year period between September 2019 to the most recent available collision data,
August 2022. Based on the information provided, a summary breakdown of the number of collisions near
the studied intersection is listed below and shown in Table 9.
2022: 0 collisions
2021: 1 collision
2020: 1 collision
2019: 0 collisions
Total: 2 collisions
Table 9 provides a detailed description of collisions that took place within 100 -feet of the intersection at
New Avenue and Graves Avenue.
Table 9: Collision History List for the Intersection of Graves Avenue and New Avenue
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ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING IF STOP CONTROL IS WARRANTED
Traffic control devices work in concert with the basic "rules of the road" contained in traffic laws and
ordinances. The California Manual of Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD 213.07) describes applications,
warrants, and placement of STOP signs (RI -1). The STOP sign is a regulatory device that is used when
traffic is required to stop. STOP signs are used to assign right-of-way at an intersection. Multi -way control
is used where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal. Extenuating
circumstances, frequency of right angle collisions, or lack of available sight distance also may warrant
installation of multi -way stop signs after documenting engineering studies. Stop signs are not used as a
speed control device.
Since a STOP sign causes inconvenience to motorists, it should be used only where warranted. The
placement of these signs is dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the
CAMUTCD and CVC. The City's criteria for determining if all -way stop control is warranted is based on
several factors as set by the CAMUTCD. These factors include minimum volumes on each of the street
approaches, collision investigation, speed of traffic, number of pedestrians and potential sight
obstructions.
All -Way Stop Installation
The following briefly outlines the Criteria for the installation of All -Way stop warrants.
The placement of All -Way stop control is warranted when' any of the following conditions are met:
A. Traffic control signals are justified
B. A crash problem exists as indicated by 5 or more collisions in a 12 -month period
C. Minimum Volumes are met if:
1. Volume entering intersection from the major approach (total of both approaches) averages
300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day. And
2. The combined vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle volumes entering the intersection from the
minor street approaches averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours.
3. If the 85`h percentile approach speed of the major street exceeds 40 mph the minimum
volumes are 70 percent of the above values.
Daily Volumes from existing ADT approach counts were used in determining if the intersection met
volume warrants for all -way stop installation at New Avenue and Graves Avenue. As shown in Table 10
the intersection met minimum volume thresholds during 6 of the eight peak hours which included school
let out.
The following Table 10 summarizes traffic during the highest 8 peak hours of the day on both streets.
' California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 213.07 Multiway Stop Applications
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Table 10:
Summary of Peak Hour Vehicular and Pedestrian Volume to Meet Minimum Thresholds for
All -Way Stop Control
Time (highest
Eastbound and
Met Minimum
Southbound
Pedestrians
Met Minimum
8 hours
Westbound
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Traffic along
and Bicycles
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Average Day?
Graves
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Same 8 Hours as
Considered the
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Graves Avenue?
Major Street)
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
As a result of extensive field data collection and review, including reviewing all of the counts, line of sight,
roadway conditions and observations at this location, and engineering judgement, staff has determined
that the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would benefit from the installation of all -way
STOP control as determined by the guidelines in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD) Section 28.07 and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). The installation of all -way -stop control
is recommended based on street conditions, pedestrians crossing midblock as well as the street
grade/slope on Graves Avenue west of New Avenue. In addition to all -way stop, there are several other
improvements that should be implemented. These are listed below and shown in the Installation Exhibit.
After careful consideration a crosswalk was not striped in the WL of the intersection. A marked crosswalk
was not included in the WL due to physical conditions on either curb (electric vault, power cabinet, water
meters on south side and power pole and catch basin along the north curb) these items make it so a
marked crosswalk would not meet ADA requirements for an accessible ramp so is infeasible to install.
However, although no crosswalk is striped pedestrians can legally cross in the west leg per the California
Vehicle Code Section 21950, The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing the
roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. There is existing a yellow midbiock
crosswalk at Stevens Avenue to the east and at Pomelo Avenue to the west of the intersection.
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It is important to note that some of the recommended improvements forth is intersection are partially in
LA County (EL) along Graves Avenue and City of Rosemead (NE) corner on New Avenue. To implement all
the following recommendations, the City of Monterey Park will need to work in conjunction with LA
County and City of Rosemead.
1. Install a Yellow Continental Striped Crosswalk in the North leg of the Intersection.
It is recommended to install a Yellow Continental Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north leg of the
intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue designating the preferred pedestrian route to and from
school along Graves Avenue to assist school pedestrians in crossing. Section 7C.02.
2. Install an Advanced Stop Bar Line 4 -FEET Before the Proposed Crosswalk for SB New Avenue Traffic
Before Entering the Intersection.
In addition to the Yellow Ladder Striped Painted Crosswalk in the north leg, it is recommended to install
an advanced stop bar line approaching the proposed crosswalk. It was observed that vehicles are pulling
forward into the pedestrian path to wait for a gap on Graves Avenue traffic. The advance stop bar will
provide motorists with a designated spot to stop before entering the crosswalk to not block pedestrians
travel path. CA-MUTCD Section 313.16 contains provisions regarding the placement and design of stop
lines.
3. Remove and Replace Existing Stop Sign (R1-1) with new 36"X36" Stop Sign and Install All -Way
Plaque (1113-3P) and Red Reflective Strip on signpost at New Avenue and Graves Avenue for SB
direction.
Remove and Replace Existing Stop Sign with new 36"X36" Stop Sign (R1-1) at New Avenue and Graves
Avenue. Install All -Way Plaque (111-3P) and Red Reflective Strip on Stop Signpost located at New Avenue
and Graves Avenue. It was observed that replacing the existing Stop Sign with a new larger Stop Sign at
the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would increase visibility for southbound vehicles
approaching the intersection.
4. Install All -Way Stop Control with Stop Signs, ALL -WAY plaque (113-3P) beneath each stop sign, Stop
Bars, and STOP pavement legends on Graves Avenue for EB and WB Directions.
It is recommended that All -Way Stop Control is installed at the intersection of Graves Avenue and New
Avenue, with stop signs, stop bars, STOP pavement legends and ALL -Way Plaques for eastbound and
westbound directions on Graves Avenue. The installation of all -way -stop control is recommended based
on street conditions, pedestrians crossing midblock as well as the street grade/slope on Graves Avenue
west of New Avenue. New Stop signs (R1-1 36"x36") will require the installation of new signposts, with
the base of the sign at least 7' from the ground.
5. For Added Visibility Install Red Reflective Strips on each Stop Sign pole in all directions (EB, WB and
SB). In addition, for the first month add flags to the new STOP signs on EB and WB Graves Avenue.
(CAMUTCD Section 2A.15 Enhanced Conspicuity for Standard Signs)
It is recommended that Red Reflective Strips be added to stop signposts for all stop signs at the
intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue for EB, WB, and SB traffic. It is also recommended that
temporary red flags be installed on the new stop signs for EB and WB directions at the intersection of New
Avenue and Graves Avenue. The flags will help bring driver awareness to the new signage.
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Based upon engineering judgment, where the improvement of the
conspicuity of a standard regulatory, warning, or guide sign is desired, any
of the following methods may be used, as appropriate, to enhance the
sign's conspicuity. This includes:
• Adding one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective
sheeting) above a standard regulatory or warning sign, with the
flags oriented so as to be at 45 degrees to the vertical.
• Or where engineering judgment indicates a need to draw
attention to the sign during nighttime conditions, a strip of
retroreflective material may be used on regulatory and warning
sign supports.
6. Remove One "Left Turn Arrow" and 5' of the Center Yellow line for EB Traffic and Install New Stop
Bar and STOP Pavement Legend in both EB Lanes
Removal the easternmost "Left Turn Arrow" located in the EB left turn pocket at Graves Avenue and New
Avenue. Remove about 5' of the yellow center line and then install Stop Bar and STOP Pavement Legend
in both the left turn pocket and the through traffic lane for eastbound traffic on Graves Avenue. The Stop
Bar and STOP legends should be shifted around 5' to the west to be in line with the NW curb face.
7. Install 20' of red curb on the north side of Graves New Avenue (NE Corner)
The red curb will improve sight distance of pedestrians waiting to step off the curb to cross in the NL
crosswalk as well as provide room for a right turn vehicle to make the turn without being stuck behind a
parked car.
8. Install "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New Avenue and Graves Avenue for
Both EB and WB Directions.
Install "Stop Ahead" Signage (W3-1) ahead of the intersection at New Avenue and Graves Avenue. Install
EB sign approximately 160 -ft west of the intersection and the WB sign approximately 200 -ft east of the
intersection at Graves Avenue and New Avenue. Both new signs require the installation of new signposts,
with the base of the sign at least 7' from the ground.
9. Install New STOP AHEAD Pavement Legends along Graves Avenue.
Install new STOP AHEAD pavement legends adjacent to the STOP AHEAD signs on Graves Avenue for both
directions. Pavement legends will serve to provide an added reminder that Graves Avenue at New will be
STOP controlled.
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ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT 1. PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS & PEDESTRIAN COUNTS
• 1.1: Peak Hour Turning Movement Counts at the Intersection of Graves Avenue and New
Avenue
• 1.2: Pedestrian Movement Counts at Graves Avenue and New Avenue
• 1.3: Peak Hour Turning Movement Count Table: Graves Avenue at New Avenue
ATTACHMENT 2. AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT)
• 2.1: On Graves Avenue east of New Avenue
• 2.2: On New Avenue north of Graves Avenue
ATTACHMENT 3. 24-HOUR SPEED SURVEY: Graves Avenue, east of New Avenue
ATTACHMENT 4. CITY BOUNDARIES
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ATTACHMENT 1.1 - PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT: GRAVES AVENUE AT NEW AVENUE
LmzO : New Ave & Graves Ave
OLT: Monterey Pak Project We 22420269-001
C9n4vE 1 -Wry St0o(SB) Date: 9/20/2022
Total
i5/EW StnsM3:
New Ave
New Ave
Graves Ave
Graves Ave
• i
O
NORIXBWND
0
I
50U1H00UN0
0
1
EASTBOUND
0
ND
WESTBOUND
0
ML
0
a 0
0 I
I
1 0
0
1
1 0
0
0
1 0
0
TOTAL
187
1:00 PM
NL
NT NR
NU
SL
ST SR
SU
EL
ET ER
EU
WL
WT WR
WU
TOTAL
7:00 AM
0
0 0
0
13
0 10
0
7
19 0
0
0
14 17
0
80
):15 AM
0
0 0
0
17
0 7
0
U
34 0
0
0
24 33
0
138
730 AM
0
0 0
0
26
0 18
0
23
49 0
0
0
46 43
0
205
)MS AM
0
0 0
0
27
0 38
0
N
56 a
0
0
R 45
0
N)
8:00 AM
0
D 0
0
33
0 49
0
N
65 0
0
0
57 41
0
2N
8:15 Pt4
0
0 0
0
61
0 22
0
16
55 0
0
0
35 37
0
226
8:30 AM
0
0 0
0
36
0 13
0
21
M 0
0
0
17 14
0
155
8:45 AM
0
0 1
0
18
0 13
0
22
49 0
0
i 0
31 26
0
160
1416
NL
NT NR
NU
5L
5T SR
SU
EL
ET ER
EU
WL
SVT WR
WU
TOTAL
TOTAL VDI. U.£5:
0
0 1
0
231
0 1)0
0
165
381 0
0
0
276 256
0
1480
APPNO. X's:
0.00%
0.00%100.00%
0.00%
5).61%
0.00% 42.39%
0.00%
30.22%
69.)8% 0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
51.88% 48.12%
0.00%
0.000
PEAK Hi:
07';30 AM - W30 AM
0863
147
0 122
0
92
225 0
0
0
1
IN 166
0
TOTAL
947
PEAKm VOL:
a 0 0 0
PEAK iii FACTM :
0.000
0.000 0.000
0.000
0.602
0.000w
0.000
0.N3
0b 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.833 0.922
OA00
0.810
NORTHBOUND
0.825
1
0.1
EASTBOINID
0.908
WESTBOUND
NOR111BW4D
SOUTHBOUND
EASTBOUND
WESTBOUND
• i
O
0 0
0
I
1 D
0
1
3 10
0
1 0
0
ML
0
MT MR
0 0
III
0
SL
43
ST SR
a N
SU
1
a
17
ET 13t
47 0
EU
0
m
0
6VT WR
31 N
6V
0
TOTAL
187
1:00 PM
1:15PM
0
0 0
0
27
0 N
0
IB
45 0
0
0
M 27
0
IN
1:30 PM
0
0 0
0
49
0 33
0
31
47 0
0
0
42 37
0
239
1:45 PM
0
o 0
0
33
0 32
1
N
55 0
a
0_
35 29
0
209
2:UO PM
0
0 0
0
35
0 IB
0
14
36 0
0
0
31 22
0
156
2:15 PM
0
0 0
0
33
0 Il
1
19
34 0
0
0
27 16
0
141
230P
0
a 0
0
32
0 12
0
11
48 0
0
0
73 22
0
148
2:45 PM
0
0 0
0
41
0 13
0
14
38 0
0
0
21 19
0
IN
NL
NT MR
NU
SL
ST SR
SU
EL
ET R
EU
WL
VlT WK
WU
TOTAL
TOTAL V6KIA4E5:
0
0 0
0
293
0 172
3
146
350 0
0
0
254 1%
0
1416
gPPROACM x^13:
62.61%
0.00% 36.)5%
0.64%
29.)2%
713.26% 0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
%.M% 43.56%
GN%
PEAK Hfl :
01:00 PM -02:00 PM
IR
0 138
2
90
1940
0
0
152 1.17
0
TOTAL
825
PEAK HN VOL:
0 0 0 0
BEAK MFACTOfl:
0.000
0.000 0.000
0.000
0.776
0.0013 0.899
0.500
0.)26
0.882 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.864 0.791
0.000
0863
O.B29
0.899
0.851
NORTHBOUND
SOUTHBOUND
EASTBOINID
WESTBOUND
0
0 0
Oil
i 0
0
1
1 0
a'
0
1 0
0
NL
NT NR
MU
A
STSR
SU
EL
11
ET m
EU
WL
WT WR
m
TOTAL
4:00 PM
0
0 0
0
38
0 20
0
63 1
0
0
31 30
0
217
4:15 PM
0
0 0
0'
36
0 27
0
12
62 0
0
0
32 21
0
IN
430 PM
0
0 0
0
35
0 13
0
11
72 0
0
0
Is M
0
193
PM
0
a 0
0
60
0 16
0
16
w a
0
0
36 28
0
239
__4:45
500PM
0
0 0
0
39
0 1B0
29
85 0
0
0
49 42
0
262
5:15 PM
0
a 0
0
M
0 31
0
16
71 0
0
0
63 30
0
255
5:30 PM
0
D 0
0
38
0 29
0
27
79 0
0
0
54 47
0
274
5:45 PM
0
B 0
0
42
0 28
a
18
79 0
0
0
63 30
0
260
NL
NT NR
NU
SL
ST SR
5U
EL
ET m
w
WL
W WR
V211
TOTAL
TOTAL VOLIMES:
0
0 0
0
332
0 IN
0
155
594 1
0
0
364 254
0
1890
APPNOAm-x
63.60%
0.00% 36.40%
0.013%
20.6)% 79.20% 0.13%0.0^
0.00%
58.90% 41.10%
0.00%
PEAK NI :
0500 PM - 0600 PM
163
0 106
0
90
314 0
0
0
229 149
0
TOT^L
1051
PEAKHMVOL:
0 0 0 0
-EAK M FACTOM:
0.000
0.000 0.000
0.000
0.9N
0.000 0.855
0.000
0.776
0.9N OA00
0.000
0.000
0.909 O.N3
OA00
0959
0.89J
0.886
0.936
ATTACHMENT 1.2 - PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT COUNT: GRAVES AVENUE AT NEW AVENUE
Location: New Ave & Graves Ave Project ID: 22-020269-001
City: Monterey Park Date: 9/20/2022
Pedestrians Crosswalks
NS/EW Streets:
New Ave
New Ave
Graves Ave Graves Ave
WEST LEG
NORTH LEG
SOUTH LEG
EAST LEG WEST LEG
EB
WB
EB WB
! EB WB
! NB ! NB SB
TOTAL
7:00 AM
0 0
D 01
0 0 0 0
0
7:15 AM
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0
0
7:30 AM
2 8
0 0
0 0 0 0
10
7:45 AM
4 8
! 0 0
0_ 0 ! 0 0
4:30 PM
8:00 AM
3 9
0 0
0 0 1 0
_12_
13
8:15AM
6 4
I 0 0
1 0 0 0 0
10
8:30 AM
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0
0
8:45 AM
0 0
1 0 0
1
I 0 0 I 0 0
0
0
EB WB
EB WB
NB SB NB 58
TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES:
15 29
0 0
0 0 1 0
45
APPROACH °%'s :
34.09% 65.91%
1 0
100.00% 0.00%
3
PEAK HR :
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
0 0
0 0 1 0
TOTAL
45
PEAK HR VOL :
15 29
PEAK HR FACTOR :
0.625 0.806
5:45 PM
0.250
0.865
0
0.917
0
0.250
0
3
NORTH LEG
SOUTH LEG
EAST LEG WEST LEG
WB
• •
SB
NB
SB
TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES:
EB WB
EB WB
NB SB NB SB
TOTAL
1:00 PM
0 0(
0 0
0 0 0 1
1
1:15 PM
0 3
0 0
3 0 3 0
9
1:30 PM
7 2
1 0 D
0 3 1 1 11
24
1:45 PM
0 0
1 0 0
00... 0 0
0
2:00 PM
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0
0
2:15 PM
0 0
0 0
D 0 I 0 D
0
2:30 PM
0 0
0 0
0 2 0 0
2
2:45 PM
0 0
j 0 0
j 0 0 0 0
i
0
EB WB
EB WB
NB SB NB SB
TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES:
7 5
0 0
3 5 4 12
36
APPROACH °%'s :
58.33% 41.67%
37.50% 62.50% 25.00% 75.00%
PEAK HR:
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
0 0
3 3 4 12
TOTAL
34
PEAK HR VOL:
7 5
PEAK HR FACTOR:
0.250 0.417
0.250 0.250 0.333 0J73
0.354
0.333
0.500 0.333
NORTH LEG j
SOUTH LEG
EAST LEG
WEST LEG
EB WB
EB
WB
NB
SB
NB
SB
TOTAL
4:00 PM
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4:15 PM
1 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4:30 PM
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4:45 PM
0 0
0
0
0
0
0_
0
0,__
5:00 PM
0 1
0
0
0
0
T 0
0
1
5:15 PM
2 0 i
0
0
0
0
1 0
1
3
5:30 PM
0 0
0
D
0
0
1. 0
0
0
5:45 PM
3 D
0
0
! 0
0
0
0
3
EB WB
EB
WB
NB
SB
NB
SB
TOTAL
TOTAL VOLUMES:
6 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
8
APPROACH Ws:
85.71% 14.29%
0.00%
100.00%
PEAK FUR:
05:00 PM - 06:00 Phi
5 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
TOTAL
7
PEAK HR VOL:
PEAK HR FACTOR:
0.417 0.250
0.250
0.583
0.500
0.250
ATTACHMENT 1.3- PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT TABLE: GRAVES AVE AT NEW AVE
New Ave & Graves Ave
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
ID: 22-020269-001 New Ave Day: Tuesday
City: Monterey Park _ Date: 09/20/2022
0
x
QY
6
rn
m
2;
01:00 M - 02:00 M INOON' 118 i 0 152 ; 2 -� 209 NOON) 01:00 M - 03:00 M
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
PM
106
0
j 163 i
0
239
aM xooN PM
�i ,
♦
y '
�
4
F—
0
1
1
0
901 149
3171270 335 a
0;0:0 0
92190190 11
225 1 194 314 ♦ 1
0 0 s 0 i 0
AM NOON PM
Total Vehicles (AM)
I^N
O .naiL
+
+ ~t
92J 166
225-A
O.-190
0s
s0
1
0
f r•
F—
Total Vehicles (Noon)
I-
.. O
-L
N
~t
+
0
90J* 117
194-Of152
s1
07r0
t
1
h t
000
0
F
Total Vehicles (PM)
J .O-1 O
N L
+
~t
901 149
314.E ®
x-229
0741
—100
f
&r0
0
.-1
PM
PM 1 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
PM NOON AM
0 L 149117j166
1 4). 229 1 152 190
0 S - 0 a..'--0 .
0 0 i 0! 0
=:> 477 13461372
NOON 0 ( 0 1 0 1 0 0
AM 0 II 0 1 0 1 0' 0 AM
New Ave
0
0
0
0
152
014 f
00
s1
41
t
f
S
0
0
0!
0;
0
PM
NOON 0 ( 0 1 0 1 0 0
AM 0 II 0 1 0 1 0' 0 AM
New Ave
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PM NOON AM
J4
u
u
x
N
D
m
Total Vehicles (AM)
Hn n
92 ,f t 166
225-0 O .190
0 lh f rs o
o 0 0
Total Vehicles (Noon)
'eedes88rrians
(Crosswalks]
%
OO
152
014 f
00
rl0
0
m
`O
0 0
m
.`°+
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2 6
Q Z
S �y
0O
I
�
ti
N
�
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PM
1
y
0
PM
NOON
12 j
j 3
NOON
AM
0
AM
AM
1
1
0
AM
nocn
4 f
3
NOON
PM
0
.
0
PM
000 00c)
z a a zz
y\,� o
PM NOON AM
J4
u
u
x
N
D
m
Total Vehicles (AM)
Hn n
92 ,f t 166
225-0 O .190
0 lh f rs o
o 0 0
Total Vehicles (Noon)
.-
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90 J� + ~t 117
194 #k0
152
014 f
00
rl0
0
Total Vehicles (PM)
`O
0 0
m
.`°+
90 j41 4 ~t 149
314. ®
4.229
01
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ATTACHMENT 2.1 -ADT: GRAVES AVENUE EAST OF NEW AVENUE
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Sennoes
VOLUME
Graves Ave E/O New Ave
Day: Tuesday
Date: 9/20/2022
Qty: Monterey Park
Project P. CA22_020268_002
TOTALSDAILY
BLB
EB
:F
12:00
0
VVB
1,904
0
66
52
Total
F-8,494
118
AM P.,iod
0,00
NB SB EB VVIR
0 0 6 9
15 TOTAL
0:15
0
0
4
7
11
12:15
0
0
48
49
97
0:30
0
0
7
6
13
12:30
0
0
46
63
109
0:45
0
0
2
19 5
27
7
46
12AS
0
0
' 71
231 54
218
125
449
1:00
0
0
2
6
8
13,00
0
0
67
50
117
1:15
0
0
2
3
5
13:15
0
0
64
59
123
1:30
0
0
2
3
5
1330
0
0
48
49
97
IAS
0
0
1
7 0
12
1
29
13:45
0
0
61
240 ' 47
205
108
445
2:00
0
0
3
1
4
14,00
0
0
62
71
133
2:15
0
0
5
6
11
14:15
0
0
62
80
142
2:30
0
0
4
1
5
1430
0
0
94
78
172
2:45
0
0
0
12 0
8
20
14:45
0
0
' 81
299 66
295
147
594
3:00
0
0
3
5
8
35,00
0
0
73
50
123
3:15
0
0
4
3
7
15:15
0
0
86
46
132
330
0
0
4
3
7
15:30
0
0
102
61
163
3:45
0
0
6
17 0
11
6
28
15A5
0
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' 90
351 69
226
159
577
4:00
0
0
3
3
6
16:00
0
0
105
57
162
6:15
0
0
4
5
9
16:15
0
0
115
59
174
430
0
0
8
3
11
16:30
0
0
120
62
182
4:45
0
0
S
20 3
14
8
34
16:45
0
0
'132
472 82
260
214
732
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0
0
8
4
12
17,00
0
0
125
71
196
5:15
0
0
a
5
13
1735
0
0
118
los
223
5:30
0
0
10
7
17
1730
0
0
116
a8
204
SAS
0
0
8
34 6
22
14
56
17:45
0
0
'130
489 '101
365
231
856
6-00
0
0
30
10
20
18:00
0
0
lib
85
208
6:15
0
0
28
23
51
18:15
0
0
118
77
195
6:30
0
0
21
11
32
1830
0
0
99
85
184
6:45
0
0
24
83 28
72
52
155
18A5
0
0
' 91
426 ' 56
303
147
729
7:00
0
0
43
40
83
19,00
0
0
50
63
113
7:15
0
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ATTACHMENT 2.2 - ADT: NEW AVENUE NORTH OF GRAVES AVENUE
Prepared by NMATD
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Day: Tuesday
Date: 9/27/2022
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ATTACHMENT 4. CITY BOUNDARIES
Attachment B
February 2, 2023
Traffic Commission Minutes
Minutes of the Regular
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 2023
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Drange at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Nguyen
INVOCATION: Commissioner Lang
PRESENT: Commissioner Hermosillo, Commissioner Lang, Commissioner Quintanilla, Vice Chair Nguyen
and Chair Orange
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chung, City Engineer Chan and Commission Liaison Nguyen
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Drange asked Traffic Commissioners if anyone would like to make revisions or additions to the
minutes of November 3, 2022.
Commissioner Hermosillo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to accept
consent calendar with revisions. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. 3248 JACKSON AVENUE RED CURB TIPPING
Traffic Engineer Robbins introduced Associate Traffic Engineer Richter who provided a brief description of
the item and presented a PowerPoint presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained that the resident requested the City to conduct a traffic review
at 3248 Jackson Avenue due to vehicles parking too close to their driveway and the volume of traffic on
Jackson Avenue, they have difficulty exiting out of their driveway.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the
existing roadway conditions as well as an examination of guidelines within the CAMUTCD (California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC (California Vehicle Code) and the City of Rosemead's
curb marking policy and procedure. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, Associate Traffic Engineer Richter
recommended to install 2 feet of red curb on the east side of Jackson Avenue, on the north side of the
driveway at 3248 Jackson Avenue. The installation of red curb north of this driveway will ensure vehicles do
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not encroach into the resident's driveway and will increase visibility for residents backing onto Jackson
Avenue. The address curb numbering should also be removed and repainted outside of the red curb area.
Commissioner Lang asked if the red curb installation is only for the north side or for both north and south
side of the driveway.
Traffic Engineer Robbins clarified that in the staff report it indicated both north and south side for red curb,
however, it was removed from the recommendation since there is not enough space for a car to fit on the
south side and would add additional maintenance for the city.
Chair Drange asked about the possibly of a car parking at that space even though they would not fit.
Director of Public Works Chung replied it is unlikely since the curb space is only about 2 feet.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented that painting red curb on both sides makes it look more visible and
should not add much to the maintenance cost. He requested for it to be added.
Chair Drange agreed with Commissioner Quintanilla to amend the recommendation to have 2 feet of red
curb on both sides of the driveway.
Vice Chair Nguyen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hermosillo, to approve staff
recommendations. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. 8449 GARVEY AVENUE TIME LIMITED PARKING REQUEST
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained that the resident requested the City to conduct a traffic review
at 8449 Garvey Avenue due to parking concerns due to the number of cars going to the car garage & body
shop located at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff looked at the
existing roadway conditions, an examination of guidelines within the CAMUTCD (Califomia Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices), CVC (California Vehicle Code) and the City of Rosemead's curb marking
policy and procedure, as well as conducted a parking study on the north side of Garvey Avenue between
Eerie Avenue and Willard Avenue to determine the existing parking conditions and patterns. On behalf of
the City of Rosemead, Associate Traffic Engineer Richter recommended that the decision be left to the
direction of the City, Traffic Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and curb markings should
be installed and enforced for this location.
Chair Drange asked to confirm if some of the businesses located on the first floor are still vacant.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter replied there are a few vacancies, however, the building owner is
planning to fill those spaces within the next few months.
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Chair Drange asked what kind of businesses they will be
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied one of the businesses will be a restaurant and another will be an office
space.
Chair Drange asked what kind of off street parking this building will have.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied this building will have underground parking and although she has not seen
the site plan, it is assumed it is parked to code with a specific number of parking spaces for commercial and
residential.
Director of Public Works Chung commented the development meets parking code requirements. He
explained the intent for the green curb is to help those businesses such as the restaurant with take out and
delivery orders.
Commissioner Lang asked if it is standard two hour street parking on Earle Avenue.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied yes, however, mentioned the street has a lot of parked vehicles due to
surrounding businesses.
Commissioner Hermosillo supported the timed parking as it would be beneficial for these local businesses to
have.
Vice Chair Nguyen commented any approved changes should be consistent with what is currently existing
across the street.
Chair Drange asked how many parking spaces will be provided in the front of the building.
Associate Traffic Engineer Richter replied one of the options was to determine how much green curb space
should be installed and it is assumed that 18 feet to 20 feet equates to one parking space.
Director of Public Works Chung added that it would be seven parking spaces if green curb was installed on
the entire frontage.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if the businesses are all retail.
Director of Public Works replied it will be retail and restaurants.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented most other cities usually have paid parking or timed parking for these
types of retail businesses.
Commissioner Lang asked what the purpose of 43 feet of red curb is for on the west side.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it is for line of sight for vehicles coming out from Earle Avenue onto Garvey
Avenue.
Commissioner Lang commented he likes the idea of a loading zone closer to the fire hydrant side and
potentially green parking across the 141 feet of curb to provide quick access parking.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for clarification on option 3.
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Minutes of February 2, 2023
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Traffic Engineer Robbins explained option 3 is at the discretion of the commission as to how many spaces
for green curb or time limited parking should be installed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins recalled the commission approved for 40 feet of green curb for two spaces across
the street.
Director of Public Works Chung commented it was option 3 with 10.12.070 for twenty -minute parking that
was implemented.
Traffic Engineer Robbins confirmed and added that the time restriction was for 7 AM to 6 PM except
Sundays and holidays.
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the developer or business owner discuss the time frame of the
twenty -minute parking.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the owner wanted the entire frontage to be green curb and did not provide
that specific detail.
Commissioner Hermosillo is in favor of installing green curb for only a portion similar to across the street
and suggested two spaces.
Vice Chair Nguyen agreed with the two spaces.
Commissioner Lang asked if the remaining spaces would be two hour parking.
Director of Public Works Chung confirmed that to be correct.
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the restaurant is located on the east side or west side.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the restaurant is located on the east side, the first space next to the motel.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know how many tentative tenants will be at this location.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it appears to be about six small businesses, but it can depend on which
businesses want to come in.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented he does not think two spaces would be enough for a restaurant and
the other businesses.
Commissioner Lang agreed and commented having the frontage mostly green curb would help with delivery
and takeout orders.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented the amount of green curb available may economically impact the
restaurants depending on whether it is a fast casual restaurant or dine in setting.
Director of Public Works Chung mentioned the development will be a mix of restaurant and retail.
Vice Chair Nguyen commented it the restaurant is a dine in setting, the twenty -minute parking would not be
enough time.
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Commissioner Lang mentioned there would still be underground parking.
Director of Public Works Chung confirmed there would be adequate onsite parking.
Commissioner Lang commented the green curb would just be for delivery and takeout orders
Commissioner Lang commented the tenants would be able to park at those spaces after 7 PM for two
hours.
Chair Drange asked if the parking restriction would revert back to two hour parking during a specific time
frame or all day.
Director of Public Works Chung replied it would be two hour parking all day.
Traffic Engineer Robbins commented the two hour parking on that street indicates from 7 AM to 6 PM.
Chair Drange suggested a few spaces be green curb and once all the tenants have moved in, if additional
green curb is needed, it can be added.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know the number of spaces onsite.
Director of Public Works Chung replied we do not have that number, however, they the development will
have sufficient spaces per code.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if the item should be tabled or do an incremental approach with the limited
information provided.
Commissioner Hermosillo commented he is in favor of doing two spaces now and if additional green curb is
needed, it can be addressed later.
Commissioner Lang commented he would like it all green because the initial request of the business owner
was for the entire frontage and likely the owner is trying to attract a specific clientele downstairs. Having the
twenty -minute parking spaces may deter businesses such as a coffee shop from opening at this location.
Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Hermosillo agreed.
Vice Chair Nguyen asked if there are only two green curb spaces across the street, would vehicles try to
park on the this side where there would now be more available spaces.
Chair Drange replied it would be unlikely as it would be difficult to cross the street in this area.
Commissioner Lang made a motion to install 141' of twenty -minute green curb with time limited
parking signage, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, to approve staff recommendations. Vote
resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Drange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Minutes of February 2, 2023
Page 5 of 9
C. NEW AVENUE AT GRAVES AVENUE ALL -WAY STOP REQUEST
Chair Drange opened the public comment period.
The City received a Public Comment from Cristina Hargrow expressing gratitude to the City of Monterey
Park and the City of Rosemead for their due diligence in considering and evaluating the need for an all -way
stop at the intersection in order to maintain safety in the area for the students and residents.
The City received a Public Comment from Hing Chow expressing gratitude to the City of Rosemead for their
efforts in helping move forward with the request. He mentioned of a student who was hit by a car, and
although the student did not have any major injuries, this resulted in looking for a resolution to ensure the
safety of the children and residents.
The City received a Public Comment via email from Xiaobing Wu imploring to approve the request for an all -
way stop at the intersection for the safety of the students.
Chair Drange closed the public comment period.
Traffic Engineer Robbins provided a brief description of the item and presented a PowerPoint
presentation of the studies that were conducted.
Traffic Engineer Robbins explained that the resident requested the City of Rosemead received a request
from the City of Monterey Park to review the traffic study they did for the location of New Avenue at Graves
Avenue. The request was for the installation of All -Way -Stop signs and striping improvements for the
intersection of South New Avenue and East Graves Avenue.
Traffic Engineer Robbins explained as part of the traffic review, engineering staff completed a full evaluation
of the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue to see if existing conditions warrant the installation of
All -Way Stop Control at this intersection per the Califomia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. As a
result of extensive field data collection and review, including reviewing all of the counts, line of sight,
roadway conditions and observations at this location, and engineering judgement, staff has determined that
the intersection of New Avenue and Graves Avenue would benefit from the installation of all -way STOP
control as determined by the guidelines in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CAMUTCD) Section 28.07 and the California Vehicle Code (CVC). In addition to all -way stop, Traffic
Engineer Robbins provided several other improvements that should be implemented.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if we know what improvements and changes the City of Monterey Park
approved for.
Chair Drange mentioned he attended a meeting at Monterey Vista Elementary School which discussed this
item and was informed the City of Monterey Park had approved for a stop sign or similar proposed
recommendations.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the City of Monterey Park approved the report and recommendations as
proposed by their traffic engineers.
Commissioner Lang asked to clarify if the same proposed recommendations were approved.
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Traffic Engineer Robbins clarified it is the same report from the City of Monterey Park and it is being
presented to the City of Rosemead to see if the city would be in support of the recommendations.
Commissioner Hermosillo commented he would be concerned about modifying the proposed
recommendations as it would delay the process since it would need to go through three jurisdictions.
Commissioner Lang asked if there is data that supports the effective of "STOP AHEAD" signage.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the recommendations are based on the standard guidelines in the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD).
Commissioner Lang asked where the incline is in the area.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied the incline is going west towards Pomelo Avenue.
Commissioner Lang asked if traveling from west to east on Graves Avenue, would the vehicle be gaining
speed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct as you would be going downhill.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked for detail 2 on the proposed recommendations, if there is an option to
replace the red flags on the stop sign with solar powered flashing LED lights. He mentioned of a meeting a
few years ago that voted for the flashing LED stop sign and there were concerns that the residents residing
near the sign would complain, however, he did not recall any complaints come in after.
Traffic Engineer Robbins commented that each solar powered stop sign is $10,000, so it would cost
$30,000 for the intersection.
Chair Drange commented the City of Rosemead is only responsible for one stop sign, so the other
jurisdictions would have to agree to it.
Vice Chair Nguyen asked of the nine proposed recommendations on the list, which are Rosemead
impacted.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied we are only responsible for the northeast corner of the intersection, which
is only half of the crosswalk.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked if number 4 is within Rosemead jurisdiction.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it would fall under Los Angeles County jurisdiction because it is within the
back of the sidewalk. Number 1 would be the only item that would be Rosemead.
Chair Drange asked what the back of the sidewalk means.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied it is right at the property line of the houses, which includes the sidewalk
and street.
Chair Drange asked if the stop sign belongs to Los Angeles County and if then we are just number 1 on the
diagram.
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Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct.
Vice Chair Nguyen advised the commission to not make any significant changes to the recommendations.
Director of Public Works Chung asked if the red flags on the stop sign are temporary and only intended to
make drivers aware of the new stop sign, which the flags will later be removed.
Traffic Engineer Robbins replied that is correct.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented although the three stop signs are outside of Rosemead, he would still
like to see the addition of the solar powered flashing LED stop signs.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked what the next step is.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the item will be taken to the Los Angeles County board next month
and the City of Monterey Park will be leading the implementation.
Traffic Engineer Robbins confirmed that is correct if the item gets approved by all three jurisdictions.
Vice Chair Nguyen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lang, to approve staff
recommendation. Vote resulted in:
Yes: Hermosillo, Lang, Quintanilla, Nguyen, Orange
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. MATTERS FROM STAFF None
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Lang on Temple City Boulevard heading southbound towards the 10 freeway, the paint is not
visible, usually the white line and yellow line.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked to revisit the traffic light signal timing at the intersection where Rio
Hondo Avenue, Mission Drive, and Valley Boulevard connect.
Chair Orange commented the traffic signal lights are difficult to see.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the lights are focused at a certain angle to avoid confusing drivers.
Chair Orange replied he gets confused while driving through and unsure whether it is green.
Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can evaluate the lights and asked Commissioner Quintanilla to
clarify what the issue is regarding the traffic timing.
Commissioner Quintanilla commented when he is on Rio Hondo Avenue, there is much more traffic queued
up heading northbound on Rio Hondo during the morning and night rush hours and it stays red even though
there is no cross traffic on Valley Boulevard. He mentioned the traffic light stays green most of the time on
Valley Boulevard.
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Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can investigate.
Chair Drange commented when going southbound on Walnut Grove Avenue approaching Hellman Avenue,
there is a 40 MPH sign and a speed radar sign about 15 feet behind it. He believes the speed radar sign
was meant for the school zone, which there is Willard Elementary School several blocks down the street
and does not think the placement makes sense.
Director of Public Works Chung replied staff can evaluate.
Commissioner Lang reported there is a broken comer on Rosemead Boulevard heading northbound just
after Valley Boulevard, right across the street from the Pasadena City College. He mentioned he submitted
the issue through the request application and was notified that it belongs to Caltrans.
Director of Public Works Chung replied this issue was reported by another resident and the message was
conveyed to Caltrans.
Commissioner Lang asked what the timeline is for the repair.
Director of Public Works Chung replied he does not have a schedule at this time, but can have the request
expeditated.
Commissioner Quintanilla asked what was broken at the comer.
Director of Public Works Chung replied the curb and gutter.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for December
2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Rosemead City Hall, City Council Chambers, 8838 East
Valley Boulevard.
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