TC - Item 2B - Rosemead Place & Earlwood DriveA\ I City of Rosemead
) Public Works Department
Memorandum
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT ROSEMEAD
PLACE AND EARLSWOOD DRIVE
At your October 2009 meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to
review traffic conditions at Rosemead Place and Earlswood Drive. At this
meeting, Commissioners requested that notification cards be mailed again to
residents within a 300 foot radius of the location. A sample of the notification
card has been included for your information. The Commission agenda report
from October 1, 2009 has also been attached for your review.
Thank you.
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Karen Phoong
3321 Rosemead Place.
Rosemead, California 91770
VIA FAX (626) 307-9218
AND ELECTRONIC MAIL
City of Rosemead
Attn: Traffic Commission
8838 rust Valley Boulevard
Rosemead. CA 91770
October 1, 2009
Re: Earlswood/I2oscrnead Place Speeding Concerns
To Whom It May Concern:
lam not able to attend the Traffic Commission meeting tonight, but I would like to address my
concerns regarding the Barlswood/Rosenead Place speeding situation via this letter.
1 am a homeowner residing in the semi-cul de sac area near the intersection of
P.arlswood/Rosemeadi Place. My family and i mast reverse our vehicles out. of our driveway
everyday near this intersection, and we have had many close calls colliding with oncoming traffic
speeding around the curb from Earlswood onto Rosemead 131. The design of this intersection does
not provide for a safe, clear and unobstructed view for drivers of vehicles backing into, or even
driving forward, onto Rosemead Pl. It may also be contributed by the bushes or landscaping of
the comer house on the intersection. We try to be very careful when revering, or even just
driving forward entering Rosemead Place. but it is very dangerous with the obstructed
view coupled with the speeding vehicles at this location. 1 believe this problem could re resolved
by simply installing a speed bump or stop sign on this intersection.
My second concern is the drag racing that takes place on Rosemead Place. I have been living in
this location for over 5 years, and have seen, or heard of quite a few accidents occurring near this
Earlswood/Rose.ntead Placc. intersection due to speeding or drag racing, I ant tempted to call the.
police to report these incidents, but I have learned from long time residents that. the police do not,
or could not rx;spond quickly enough to these complaints. I have simply been told "That's just the
way it has been and will be." My firmly and I do not feel safe coming home to constant speeding
drivers and drag racing taking plait on our street--wc should not be.. T don't think that jua
because this has been a long standing problem, it should continue- The City should listen to our
.concerns and attempt to resul ve the problem.
I appreciate the. City's effort in addressing, and hopehtlly, resolving this issue.
Sincerely,
Karen Phoong
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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 staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council
that traffic calming improvements be added at the intersection of Earlswood 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)
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:
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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