TC - Item 3C - Request to Review Traffic Conditions at 8510 and 8470 East Fern Avenue• ROSEME AD-TRAFFIC COMMISSION _
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 1, 2010
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT 8510 AND 8470 EAST
FERN AVENUE
SUMMARY
Staff was recently contacted by C.P Cheung, Temple Intermediate School Principal and
Rene Hernandez, Sanchez Elementary School Principal in regards to traffic safety adjacent
to their schools. Both schools are located next to each other at 8510 East Fern (Temple)
and 8470 East Fern (Sanchez). Both school principals were concerned about poor traffic
flow along Fern Avenue, double parking during peak travel times, and faded pavement
markings and signs along Fern Avenue. Both Mr. Cheung and Mr. Hernandez have
indicated their interest in attending a Traffic Commission meeting to share their concerns
regarding traffic problems along Fern Avenue.
Public Works staff will repaint all street markings and replace faded street signage in this
area during the school's spring break (April 12-16). In addition, Public Safety officials will
begin greater parking enforcement in this area to help reduce double parking and improve
traffic flow.
Both school principals also inquired as to whether traffic movement changes would help
improve traffic flow in this area. Specifically, the principals thought that creating one-way
traffic lanes through their school parking lot and a nearby alley would help relieve traffic
congestion. The principals plan to discuss this with the Commission in greater detail on
April 15
Staff would like to take additional field observations to determine the level of vehicle and
pedestrian traffic movements in this area. Prior to fully analyzing this location, staff would
like further input from the Traffic Commission as to possible enhancements that could help
increase safety in this area. With this information, staff will conduct field observations and
bring the findings back at the next Traffic Commission meeting. Staff will also notify
neighborhood residents of any possible traffic modifications prior to the next Commission
meeting.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission provide input on existing traffic conditions
and potential enhancements for the area adjacent to Temple Intermediate School and
Traffic Commission Meeting
April 1, 2010
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Sanchez Elementary School.
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CHRIS MARCARELLO
Deputy Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
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