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CC - Item 4G - Request for Do not Block intersections signs on Garvey at StingleTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEME DD ITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: MARCH 17, 2004 RE: REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON GARVEY AVENUE AT STINGLE AVENUE This item was placed on the Traffic Commission Agenda at the request of Mr. Leonard Hernandez, 2743 Stingle Avenue. The request was for installation of "No Blocking" signs at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Stingle Avenue due to eastbound vehicles blocking access for vehicles on Stingle Avenue. In addition, Mr. Hernandez was concerned about eastbound vehicles turning left into the driveway on the north side of Garvey Avenue where no left turn lane exists. Field observations of the intersection did identify eastbound vehicles blocking access to/from Stingle Avenue, primarily occurring during the peak hours. A few vehicles were noted to turn left into the driveway on the north side of Garvey Avenue. The collision history appears to indicate some difficulty for vehicles trying to access Garvey Avenue from Stingle Avenue, but does not support the need to restrict eastbound left-turn movements into the driveway at 8905 Garvey Avenue. Therefore, staff recommended and the Traffic Commission concurred, that installation of a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings was warranted for eastbound Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue, but no changes would be made to the eastbound left-turn movements at the intersection. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings. Attachment AGENDA MAR 2 3 2004 ITEM No. ► e e--~ Paint "KEEP CLEAR" and 12" white limit lines. 8905 Install "Do Not Block Intersection" sign on existing street light pole. r Slgn ~/L.I.YIW V~99f Vd199( 0) 40' Q m 2111' 11' 21' 1d Ex. Red Gurb 5tingle Avenue I T 40' -rcg~v Not to Scale 5tuj Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: February 25, 2004 RE: Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Signs on Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue REQUEST A letter (attached) has been received from Mr. Leonard Hernandez, 2743 Stingle Avenue, for the installation of "No Blocking" signs at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Stingle Avenue. Mr. Hernandez indicates it is difficult to access Garvey Avenue from Stingle Avenue. In addition, westbound vehicles turn left into the driveway on the north side of Garvey Avenue where no left turn lane exists. CONDITIONS Garvey Avenue is a 74 foot wide roadway with two lanes of traffic in each direction generally separated by a raised center median. Garvey Avenue is uncontrolled at its "T" intersection, with Stingle Avenue. Garvey Avenue is signalized at River Avenue/Rosemead Place and Muscatel Avenue. On the north side of Garvey Avenue, across from Stingle Avenue is the driveway access for 8905 Garvey Avenue. The posted speed limit on Garvey Avenue is 35 mph. Stingle Avenue is a 40 foot wide roadway with no striping separating opposing lanes of traffic. South of Garvey Avenue, Stingle Avenue is a dead-end street. Stingle Avenue is "Stop" controlled at its intersection with Garvey Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on Stingle Avenue is 25 mph. Exhibit A depicts existing conditions at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Stingle Avenue will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting. DATA The reported collision history at the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Stingle Avenue was reviewed for the period from July 1, 1998 through December 31, 2003: This review identified 9 reported collisions. Five of these collisions involved northbound vehicles colliding with east or west bound vehicles. Three of the five collisions occurred during the PM peak period. A summary of the reported collisions will be provided at the Traffic Commission meeting. March 4, 2004 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for "Do Not Block Intersection" Signs On Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue Page { PAGE) of { NUMPAGES } DISCUSSION Field observations of the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Stingle Avenue did identify eastbound vehicles blocking access for vehicles on Stingle Avenue. This congestion occurred primarily during the peak hours. A few eastbound vehicles were also identified turning left into the driveway on the north side of Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. The reported collision appears to indicate some difficulty for vehicles trying to access Garvey Avenue from Stingle Avenue. The type of collisions reported identified the primary collision factor of "Automobile Right-of-way Violation". This generally translates to vehicles exiting Stingle Avenue not properly yielding the right-of-way to vehicles on Garvey Avenue. The reported collision history identified one eastbound rearend collision which might have been a result of a vehicle wanting to turn left into the driveway on the north side of Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. However, in further reviewing the collision, it was reported that both vehicles were traveling eastbound with one vehicle rearending a stopped vehicle. Therefore, it appears the eastbound left turning vehicles from Garvey Avenue to the driveway of 8905 Garvey Avenue are negotiating the turn with due care. RECOMMENDATION Based on the reported collision history and the field observations of the intersection, the installation of a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings is recommended for eastbound Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. These recommendations are identified in Exhibit A. There are no recommended changes to traffic controls for eastbound left turns on Garvey Avenue at'Stingle Avenue. Attachments { FILENAME \P) i r~= .a ems,. 5'rr n~~lE. G,~r~vYlAVc 5?l NGLE AVt, inrL /JaFn,•c+ 1!'1 /~J ,_ro( ~errrta ' ell- .ur"~,-2. .ti~.e ~c.~ N i] ~ r:.`(-' ~Cc~r✓rt~ emu. rte.. e' le t~.¢.~-a. .w-~. nl o ~3 Loc ! rL• ` s r G r~ s .S vt f 3r RECOMMENDATION Based on the additional field observations, there were no vehicles observed using the alley as a "cut-through" route. Therefore, there is little benefit to creating a one-way alley. Selective enforcement of speeds in the alley is recommended at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB ON THE EAST SIDE OF NEW AVENUE BETWEEN NEWMARK AVENUE AND FERN AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION It was recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of New Avenue between Newmark Avenue and Fern Avenue. It was further recommended that a double yellow centerline be installed to direct vehicles away from the left turn lane. Commissioner Benjamin asked if the truck was not there, would there still be a need for the red curb. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that there is a restriction that states no vehicle over 6' feet in height, can park within 100 feet of the intersection. Commissioner Benjamin felt that a better alternative to the red curb would be to restrict vehicles over 6 ft. in height from parking so many feet from an intersection. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to install a sign that restricts vehicles over 6 ft. in height from parking within so many feet from an intersection and installing the double yellow centerline. ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING March 4, 2004 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Knapp, Commissioner Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo & Commissioner Benjamin Absent: None Ex-Officio: Assistant City Manager: Donald J. Wagner Traffic Engineering Deputy: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for February 5, 2004. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC IN THE ALLEY EAST OF DEL MAR AVENUE BETWEEN HELLMAN AVENUE AND HERSHEY STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. B. REQUEST FOR "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" SIGNS ON GARVEY AVENUE AT STINGLE AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION Based on the reported collision history and the field observations of the intersection, the installation of a "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and "KEEP CLEAR" pavement markings is recommended for eastbound Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. There are no recommended changes to traffic controls for eastbound left turns on Garvey Avenue at Stingle Avenue. It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Chairperson Knapp recommended that staff send Mr. Leonard Hernandez a letter informing him of their actions tonight, and to let him know when this item will come before the City Council. C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARSHALL STREET EAST OF EARLE AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION The installation of red curb on the north side of Marshall Street east of Earle Avenue is not recommended at this time. The favorable collision history and field observation of the location supports this recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. V. STAFF REPORTS - None VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for their great and professional job on the staff reports. Commissioner Baffo seconded that comment. Commissioner Quintanilla asked staff to look at the sensors at the 5-point intersection of Rio Hondo/Mission/Valley. Assistant City Manager Wagner agreed with Commissioner Quintanilla's observation at the above location. Commissioner Benjamin stated that the City of Rosemead shares streets with other cities, and was wondering what kind of cooperation we were getting from cities such as, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, etc. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that there have been no problems with other cities. In addition, we get a lot of support from Supervisor, Gloria Molina's office. Chairperson Knapp stated that at Garvey and Earle there seems to be a lot of commercial vans from the Dollar Rent-A-Car that are parked on Earle Street very close to each other. Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that he will have Milan Mrakich stop and speak to the business owner regarding the commercial vans. Commissioner Knapp asked staff to look at a "Keep Clem" sign on Dubonnet as it fronts Marshall. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m., with 7 people in the audience.