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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD PLACE
AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE
SUMMARY
At the request of Commissioner Lewin, staff reviewed traffic conditions at the intersection of
Earlswood Drive and Rosemead Place. Commissioner Lewin indicated that he received
complaints from local residents in regards to speeding, racing, and pedestrian safety in the
area. He maintains that the addition of traffic calming devices will reduce vehicle speeds
and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in the area.
Staff Recommendation
It is staffs recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council
that traffic calming improvements be added at the intersection of Eadswood Drive and
Rosemead Place.
ANALYSIS
Rosemead Place is approximately 52 feet wide in between Garvey Avenue and Hershey
Street. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is separated by a
double yellow centerline street marking. At Earlswood Drive there is a road curve and
vehicles are able to head northwest -bound toward Ramona Boulevard. On- street parking
along Rosemead Place is generally open expect for street sweeping restrictions. The
posted speed limit on Rosemead Place is 35 mph.
Commissioner Lewin indicates that residents have expressed concerns regarding unsafe
driving conditions at the road curve of Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. He stated
that the poor visibility conditions, lack of sidewalks and high vehicle speeds create unsafe
conditions for pedestrians. Attachments 1 and 2 include a neighborhood overview and
pictures showing the existing road curve conditions.
During field observations, staff observed vehicle traffic at this location. Staff observed that
residents speed along Rosemead Place and tend to cut across traffic lanes onto Earlswood
Drive. This creates an unsafe driving condition for passing traffic and pedestrians walking
in the area. Over the past year however there were no reports and vehicle collisions at this
location (Attachment 3 — One -Year Collision History Report)
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Traffic Commission Meeting
October 1, 2009
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Based on field observations, staff recommends the installation of traffic calming devices to
improve neighborhood traffic safety. This includes the following traffic calming devices:
• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve at Rosemead Place
and Earlswood Drive. Traffic separators help create the appearance of a narrowing
roadway and have been shown to help reduce vehicle speeds.
• The installation of rumble strips prior to the street intersection. Rumble strips serve
as a reminder for vehicles to slow down when approaching a particular intersection.
• The installation of advanced road curve warning signs prior to the intersection.
Warning signs help to give drivers an advance notice of upcoming road features.
• Increased speed enforcement in this neighborhood.
In order to better gauge resident feedback, staff sent notification card mailers regarding this
issue to households within a 300 foot radius of the location.
Submitted by:
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Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View — Rosemead Place Northbound; Earlswood Westbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 4: Traffic Collision History — Earlswood and Rosemead Place
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