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AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
Regular Meeting
November 2. 1995
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Larson, Knapp, Vice - Chairman Alarcon,
Chairman Tine
Pledge of Allegiance:. Commissioner Larson
Invocation: Commissioner Knapp
I. MINUTES - Regular Traffic Commission meeting of October 5, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented.
H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on
items not listed on the agenda (Maximum time per speaker is 3 minutes; total time
allocated is 15 minutes).
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. DRAFT SPEED HUMP POLICY.
Staff drafted a brochure that outlines a City policy for speed humps as an
informational tool. '
RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend City Council action on draft flyer.
V. STAFF REPORTS
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Thursday, December 7, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., Rosemead Council Chambers, 8838 E.
Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770.
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STAFF REPORT =
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI. DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: OCTOBER 25, 1995
RE: DRAFT SPEED HUMP FLYER
DISCUSSION
During the August 3, 1995, Traffic Commission Meeting, staff was directed to
develop an informational flyer discussing speed humps. The intent of this flyer is
to provide staff with a tool to distribute to residents requesting speed humps to
slow traffic in their neighborhood.
Speed humps are not recognized by the State of California as traffic control
devices. As such, there are no acceptable standard designs or guidelines for their
installation. This presents an increased liability potential for the City. Therefore,
speed humps are not installed on public streets within the City of Rosemead.
Attached is a DRAFT informational flyer discussing speeding and speed humps.
This flyer was complied from staff experience working in the City and a similar flyer
produced by the City of San Buenaventura (Ventura). The Ventura flyer is also
attached for your reference.
This is a DRAFT flyer. The addition of graphics will come at a later time. Staff is
requesting the Commission to review this DRAFT for content only. Staff would like
this flyer to address the standard questions raised by residents and to clearly
explain speed humps. Please review and comment on the flyer with these points
in mind.
After staff has addressed these comments, a REVISED DRAFT will be prepared,
with graphics, for approval by the Commission. Then, a FINAL DRAFT will be
submitted for approval by the City Council. Once Council has approved the flyer,
the flyers can be distributed by staff as needed.
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addition, the recent passage of the
Americans with Disabilities Act has
resulted in challenges in the use of
speed humps.
Many local governments, including
the City of Rosemead, are waiting for
the State of California to recognize
the speed hump as an official traffic
control device before considering the
installation of speed humps.
Therefore, the City of Rosemead
does not install speed humps on
public streets.
However, the City of Rosemead does
use the Sheriffs Department to slow
down speeders by the enforcement of
the California Vehicle Code. In
addition, the radar speed trailer is
used to remind motorists of the speed
limit of a roadway as well as identify
their travel speed. These tools have
been helpful in reducing the speeds
on residential streets.
If you have any questions,
comments or suggestions
concerning traffic in the City of
Rosemead, please call City Hall at
(818) 288 -6671.
SPEEDING
and
SPEED
HUMPS
SPEED BUMPS
Speeding on residential streets in the
City of Rosemead is a common
complaint. Residents often request
the installation of speed bumps or
speed humps as a solution to this
problem.
ARE SPEED HUMPS AND SPEED
BUMPS THE SAME?
Speed humps and speed bumps are
very different.
A speed bump has a very short width,
normally 6 to 8 inches, and can be 5
to eight inches in height. Speed
bumps are normally found in parking
lots. They require a motorist to slow
and almost stop before driving over
the bump. These types of bumps are
not usually found on a public street.
WHAT ARE SPEED HUMPS?
Speed humps are 12 feet wide and
approximately 3 inches high. They
are generally installed in groups that
are spaced evenly between humps.
Speed humps are designed so that
the occupants of a vehicle don't get
thrown about when going over the
hump, however, there is no mistake
about having crossed from one side
of the speed hump to the other.
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF
INSTALLING SPEED HUMPS?
There have been several tests on
speed humps conducted throughout
the world. The results have raised
questions about their effectiveness.
The results of the various tests
indicate:
• Speed humps do not
significantly reduce vehicle
speed once the vehicle has left
the speed hump. In fact, the
discomfort and shock
sometimes decrease as vehicle
speeds increase.
• Speed humps may present a
potential hazard to all vehicles
including bicyclists,
motorcyclists, emergency
vehicles as well as people
using skateboards and roller
skates.
• Speed humps cannot be
designed to meet the
specifications for all types of
vehicles because of the wide
variety of handling and ride
characteristics.
• Traffic volumes on streets
adjacent to streets where the
humps are located often
increase when drivers try to
avoid the speed humps.
• Speed humps increase noise
levels 10 to 20 decibels when
wheels hit the pavement.
Increased noise is particularly
bothersome in residential areas.
WILL THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
USE SPEED HUMPS?
Although many cities have installed
speed humps on public streets, the
legality of the speed hump is not
certain. Injuries caused by speed
humps may result in significant
additional liability for the City. In
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 1995
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to
order by Chairman Tirre, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838
East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Tirre
Commissioners: Larson, Knapp, Alarcon
Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Carl Holm
Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki
Sheriff Liaison: Miller
CALL TO ORDER:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Knapp
The Invocation was delivered by Vice - Chairman Alarcon
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by
Commissioner Alarcon, and carried unanimously to approve the
minutes for September 7, 1995.
II. . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB, 7500 BLOCK OF GRAVES
AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report
regarding a request that was received from Mr. Ronald Jones,
7517 Graves Avenue, regarding the vehicles traveling on
Graves Avenue. Mr. Jones indicated the vehicles are
traveling on Graves Avenue at excessive speeds and that
exiting the residential driveways on the north side of the
street is "very dangerous ". Mr. Jones requested the
installation of red curb in front of his residence and to
the east to increase visibility from his driveway.
It was recommended that due to the speeds observed on Graves
Avenue, it is recommended the radar speed trailer be
stationed on Graves Avenue at the next possible
opportunity. This should be followed -up with selective
enforcement by the Sheriff's Department.
In addition, staff will review the geometic conditions on
Graves Avenue with the Deputy City Engineer. This review
will determine if a change is possible to improve
visibility. Staff will report the findings to the Traffic
Commission when completed.
Mr. Holm stated that he notified the City of Monterey Park
of this item, but received no comments.
Commissioner Knapp recommended the radar trailer be placed
for cars travelling westbound.
It was moved by Commissioner Alarcon, seconded by
Commissioner Larson and carried unanimously to approve the
Traffic Engineer's recommendation.
Sheriff Miller noted the action and said he would place this
location on the rotation list for the radar trailer for
westbound traffic.
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B. MARSHALL STREET EAST OF WALNUT GROVE - CONGESTION
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report
that came from Commissioner Knapp, requesting staff to
review the location of Marshall Street east of Walnut Grove
Avenue, due to the traffic congestion occurring especially
in the morning peak hour. During this period, traffic from
Janson School, commuter traffic and traffic associated with
the First Evangelical Church of the San Gabriel Valley
(Church) cause congestion and confusion on Marshall Street.
It was recommended that the Commission receive and file this
report. Staff will notify the Commission of any complaints
arising from the actions described in this report.
STAFF REPORTS - None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Larson stated that
center on Garvey, going westbou
across into the left turn lane.
inquired if staff could look at
Commissioner Larson stated that
the street at the Auto Auction,
They park in the left turn lane
intersection.
the entrance to the shopping
id, cars stop, and can't get
Commissioner Larson
this location.
trucks are unloading cars in
the street above Kelburn.
and block at the
Carl Holm stated that the Planning Commission will be
reviewing an extension of their Conditional Use Permit at
their next meeting, on October 16th. He will address this
issue on behalf of the Traffic Commission.
Commissioner Knapp stated that when the new company took
over they promised they would do all their loading in E1
Monte, then shuttle them in. Commissioner Larson would like
to see more enforcement at this location.
Commissioner Larson stated that on the northwest corner of
Cortada and Rosemead Place, there is debris left from the
street Contractor.
Commissioner Knapp informed the Commission of the "People
for People" fundraising dinner at the Rosemead Community
Center on Saturday, October 14th.
Chairman Tirre inquired as to when the median striping is
going to be done on Earleswood.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that it is all done
on one contract, and should be done shortly.
Chairman Tirre stated that weeds need to be removed on
Hellman and Walnut Grove on the Cal -Trans lot.
Chairman Tirre stated that the "No U- Turn" sign is down on
Hellman and Walnut Grove going southbound.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting
will take place on November 2, 1995.
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