CC - Item 6M - Request for Traffic Improvements at Klingerman Street and Angelus AveROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED,
CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AT KLINGERMAN
STREET AND ANGELUS AVENUE
SUMMARY
The Traffic Commission reviewed a request to review traffic conditions and make
improvements at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. Residents in this
neighborhood expressed concerns that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the
turn at the intersection of Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue, causing unsafe
conditions for nearby residents and school attendees at Rice Elementary School. After
visiting the site, staff recommended that traffic calming improvements be added to help
improve safety concerns. Based on these observations, the Traffic Commission
approved the recommendation to make traffic safety improvements.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's
recommendation and authorize staff to take necessary steps to implement traffic safety
enhancements at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue.
DISCUSSION
City staff received a request from a resident at 2239 Angelus Avenue to review traffic
conditions at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. The resident expressed
concerns that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the turn at this location, causing
unsafe conditions for nearby residents and school attendees at Rice Elementary
School. The resident further maintains that the addition of traffic calming devices will
reduce vehicle speeds and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in the area.
Angelus Avenue is approximately 40 feet wide in between Rush Street and Klingerman
Street. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is separated by
a double yellow centerline street marking. At Klingerman Street there is a road curve
and vehicles are able to head westbound toward San Gabriel Boulevard. On-street
parking along Angelus Avenue in this area is generally open except for street sweeping
ITEM NO. _t oM
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Meeting
December 8, 2009
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restrictions. Rush Elementary School is located on the east side of Angelus, just north
of Rush Street. The posted speed limit on Angelus Avenue is 25 mph.
During field observations, staff observed vehicle traffic at this location. Staff observed
that residents along Angelus Avenue just south of Kllingerman are faced with unsafe
conditions while exiting their driveways. This creates an unsafe driving condition for
both exiting vehicles and southbound traffic along Angelus. Further, residents along
Klingerman are faced with similar conditions while exiting their driveways. Based on
these observations, staff recommends the installation of traffic calming devices to
improve neighborhood traffic safety and slow passing vehicles. The Traffic Commission
concurred with staffs recommendations.
If approved staff will proceed with the following street marking improvements:
• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve at Angelus Avenue
and Klingerman Street. 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.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this work is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget.
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Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View - Angelus Northbound; Klingerman Eastbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 4: Traffic Commission Agenda Report and Minutes, November 2009
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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 KLINGERMAN
STREET AND ANGELUS AVENUE
At your October 2009 meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to
review traffic conditions at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. 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.
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 KLINGERMAN
STREET AND ANGELUS AVENUE
SUMMARY
At its August meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request to evaluate traffic
conditions at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. The Commission supported the
concept of adding traffic calming improvements in the area including traffic calming and
sign improvements. This includes the following traffic calming devices:
• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve at Angelus Avenue and
Klingerman Street. 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. Attachment 1 is the August
2009 Traffic Commission agenda report that details road conditions in this area.
Staff Recommendation
It is staffs recommendation that
that traffic calming improvements
Klingerman Street.
d ubmitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council
be added at the intersection of Angelus Avenue and
Attachment 1: August 6, 2009 Traffic Commission Agenda Report
Attachment 2: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 3: On Street View- Angelus Northbound; Klingerman Eastbound
Attachment 4: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 5: One-Year Traffic Collision History Review
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: AUGUST 6, 2009
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT KLINGERMAN
STREET AND ANGELUS AVENUE
SUMMARY
City staff received a request from Velia Navarro, 2239 Angelus Avenue, to review traffic
conditions at Klingerman Street and Angelus Avenue. Ms. Navarro expressed concerns
that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the turn at this location, causing unsafe
conditions for nearby residents and school attendees at Rice Elementary School. She
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 Angelus Avenue and
Klingerman Street.
ANALYSIS
Angelus Avenue is approximately 40 feet wide in between Rush Street and Klingerman
Street. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is separated by a
double yellow centerline street marking. At Klingerman Street there is a road curve and
vehicles are able to head westbound toward San Gabriel Boulevard. On-street parking
along Angelus Avenue in this area is generally open except for street sweeping restrictions.
Rush Elementary School is located on the east side of Angelus, just north of Rush Street.
The posted speed limit on Angelus Avenue is 25 mph.
Velia Navarro, 2239 Angelus Avenue, expressed concerns regarding unsafe driving
conditions at the road curve of Angelus Avenue and Klingerman Street. She maintains that
the visibility concerns, coupled with vehicle speeds in the area provide for unsafe
conditions for both residents and pedestrians in the area. 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 along Angelus Avenue just south of Kllingerman are faced with unsafe conditions
while exiting their driveways. This creates an unsafe driving condition for both exiting
vehicles and southbound traffic along Angelus. Further, residents along Klingerman are
Traffic Commission Meeting
August 6, 2009
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faced with similar conditions while exiting their driveways. Based on these 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 Angelus Avenue and
Klingerman Street. 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.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View - Angelus Northbound; Klingerman Eastbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
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