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TC - 03-04-99F AG NDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Regular Meeting March 4, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chair Quintanilla Commissioners Ruiz, Baffo, & Herrera Commissioner Herrera Invocation: Commissioner Ruiz 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 4, 1999 IL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - 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 three (3) minutes; total time allocated is fifteen (15) minutes.) III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AT MARSHALL STREET V. STAFF REPORTS VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT -Thursday, April 1, 1999,7:00 p.m., Rosemead City Council Chambers, 8838 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1999 RE: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AT MARSHALL STREET REQUEST Traffic Commissioner Ruiz requested staff to review the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street for the installation of STOP signs. A similar request was reviewed by the Traffic Commission in May and June of 1994. At that time, the staff did not recommend the installation of STOP signs due to the traffic volumes not satisfying Caltrans guidelines. CONDITIONS Rio Hondo Avenue is a 40-foot wide north/south roadway with residential uses fronting the street. A yellow skip stripe exists on the centerline of the roadway. The posted speed limit is 30 mph. However, Savannah Elementary School is located on the east side of Rio Hondo Avenue and therefore, the speed limit, when children are present, is 25 mph. Rio Hondo Avenue is posted with the 25- mph signs when children are present. Marshall Street is a 40-foot wide east/west roadway with residential uses fronting the street. A yellow skip stripe exists on the centerline of the roadway. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. The eastern terminus of Marshall Street intersects Rio Hondo Avenue forming a T-intersection. Marshall Street is STOP controlled at the intersection. There is a yellow crosswalk on the north leg of the intersection. Advance school crosswalk signs and pavement legends are on Rio Hondo Avenue prior to Marshall Street in each direction. Figure 1 depicts existing conditions at the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street. DATA A review of the City's reported accident records from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998 was conducted. During this period, two accidents were reported Request for STOP signs on Rio Hondo Avenue at Marshall Street Page 2 at the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street. These accidents are summarized below: Description Time & Date Eastbound vehicle ran off the road 10:35 p.m. & 6/28/98 and hit a fixed object (Unsafe speed). 2. Eastbound vehicle turning left 7:30 a.m. & 6/13/97 broadsided a northbound vehicle proceeding straight (Right-of-way automobile). Traffic count data was collected at the intersection during a normal school day. Pedestrian counts were also collected at the intersection between 7:15-8:30 a.m. and 1:45-3:00 p.m. The following is a summary of these counts 24-hour AM Peak PM Peak Rio Hondo Avenue (Northbound) 1,016 118(7-8) 74(2-3) Rio Hondo Avenue (Southbound) 3,028 377(8-9) 255(2-3) Marshall Street (Westbound) 3,255 175(11-12) 427(5-6) DISCUSSION The Caltrans Traffic Manual outlines the guidelines for the installation of multi- way STOP signs. These guidelines analyze the intersection's accident history, traffic volumes, pedestrian volumes and delay experienced by the side street. Attached is a summary sheet revealing the specific guidelines from the Caltrans Traffic Manual and determining the need for STOP signs at the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street. For the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street, the summary sheet reveals the accident guideline is not satisfied with only one correctable accident occurring in the 2-1/2 years reviewed. The minimum traffic volume guidelines are satisfied with the total vehicular volume entering the intersection averaging greater than 500 vehicles per hour and the minor street volume (vehicles and pedestrians) averaging greater than 200 units per hour. RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis of the intersection, the installation of STOP signs on Rio Hondo Avenue at Marshall Street is recommended. It is further recommended that the appropriate advance warning signs for the proposed STOP signs be installed. Figure 1 depicts the recommendations of this report. Attachments 066\Jlt\Rsd\Rio Hondo & Marshall Install R1 STOP sign and post. Not to Scale 0 ~I ~I I Marshall Street Install white legend as shown. dOlS STOP Yellow school crosswalk. Install white limit line. N Q O O O TOP p 4white Ins legsho40' Install R1 STOP sign and post. Figure 1 JI\Rsd\Rio Hondo B Marshall Rio Hondo Avenue and Marshall Street 01/ CITY OF ROSEMEAD MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS (FROM CALTRANS TRAFFIC MANUAL) LOCATION: DATE: I The installation of multi-way STOP signs are based on the following: 1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation. Satisfied: Yes No 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way STOP installation. Such accidents include right- and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. (one correc}abin ac0<4en+> Satisfied: Yes No 3. Minimum traffic volumes: (a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and Satisfied: Yes No (b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but (delay e5+~~kd 4+ Isscc.~.,cl,) Satisfied: Yes No (c) When the 85-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. Satisfied: Yes No VOLUME WORKSHEET Guideline r6~ ti~ti rje pc~~ (a) Total Volume 500 (350) 1535 1 GOO I a-74 1 5Z9I 5041 589 1-710 1 647 1 (b) Combined Volume 200 (140) 1 ll6 114<i I ll'3 1162 I ZSS`1 34*l4-z7*I-b(.-7"I No Fea COUA1) .rpk&v cL z v., ~e~~ ho4v5 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FEBRUARY 4 ,1999 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 Commissioners: Ruiz, Quintanilla & Baffo Absent: None Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Knapp The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for January 7, 1999. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE IV. NEW BUSINESS A. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE The secretary administered the "Oath of Allegiance for Public Office " to Diana Herrera, for the position of Traffic Commissioner. The Commission welcomed Diana Herrera on board as the new Traffic Commissioner. B. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON HELLMAN AVENUE AT JACKSON AVENUE. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a letter was received from Ms. Vonda Dessaint, 7565 E. Columbia Street, for a four-way STOP at Hellman Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Ms. Dessaint is concerned about the pedestrians crossing at this intersection. Hellman Avenue is a 40-foot wide east/west roadway with a double yellow centerline. There is one lane of traffic in each direction. Parking is allowed on both sides of the roadway. The fronting land uses along Hellman Avenue is residential. The posted speed limit on Hellman Avenue is 35 mph. Jackson Avenue is a 36-foot wide north/south roadway with no striping on the street. Jackson Avenue is STOP controlled at its intersection with Hellman Avenue. Parking is allowed on both sides of Jackson Avenue. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. A yellow school crosswalk exists on the west leg of the intersection of Hellman Avenue and Jackson Avenue. A crossing guard controls this crosswalk during school hours. There are advance pavement markings and signs alerting motorists of this crossing. Pedestrian counts were estimated at the intersection based on field review. It is estimated that 20 pedestrians cross this intersection during the two peak school crossing hours. The warrant analysis indicates that two warrants (warrants 1 and 8), are satisfied. Warrant 1 indicates the vehicular volume of the intersection meets the Caltrans guidelines. Warrant 8 is a combination warrant that considers if Warrant I and Warrant 2 is 80% satisfied. The satisfaction of 2 of the 11 warrants indicates a need for traffic signal control at this intersection. RECOMMENDATION: The installation of a traffic signal at Hellman Avenue and Jackson Avenue is recommended to improve traffic flow and clarify vehicular right-of-way. With the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection, the crossing guard is no longer required for the safe movement of school aged pedestrians. It is recommended the crossing guard be temporarily retained for 4 months after the installation of the traffic signal. During this period, the crossing guard will assist in educating the school-aged pedestrians on the pedestrian traffic signal indication ("Red Hand" & "Walking Person"). Staff will provide flyers to be distributed to the pedestrians and surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Quintanilla inquired if the signal will be on a tight loop sensor. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the distance is at least 1000 ft. between them, and won't interrupt the progressive movement of traffic. It will be green on Hellman Avenue unless cars are stopped at Jackson Avenue for more than 10 seconds. It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Commissioner's recommendation, with the addition of triggering the signal north and south on Jackson Avenue. Commissioner Herrera abstained her vote due to the fact that she was just present at the last meeting. V. SILALF REPORTS A. CITY-WIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY - UPDATE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that a traffic study comes out every 5 years, and has already been approved by the Council two (2) weeks ago. The only change was the increase in speed limit on San Gabriel and Delta. The primary reason for the increase was because south of this area (county) the speed limit is posted for 50 mph, and the 85% tile in area was right near 45 mph. There will be three (3) streets that will be surveyed (DeAdalena, Valley and Mission) at a later date. B. INTERVIEWS FOR TRAFFIC OMMfS IONER - UPDATE Administrative Aide Wilkinson stated that this past Tuesday, the City Council interviewed 9 applicants for the vacancy of Traffic Commissioner, and have appointed Diana Herrera, as the new Commissioner. Chairperson Knapp asked Diana Herrera to tell them a little about herself. Commissioner Herrera stated that she works in Temple City for Coldwell Bankers Real Estate Company, she has children who have gone to the schools in Rosemead and has been a Rosemead resident most of her life. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT Commissioner Baffa inquired as to a study that was going to be done on Landiswiew and Walnut Grove. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that everything should be working as it is programmed to. Commissioner Ruiz stated that on the north/west corner of Encinita Avenue and Mission across from Rosemead Park, there's a "Mother's Cookies" truck that parks right 'on the comer where the curb should be painted red. Commissioner Ruiz stated that all the traffic signals on Valley, Mission and Rio Hondo, they are staying red for approximately 7 seconds, all of them, all at once. Commissioner Ruiz stated that on Temple City Boulevard, just north of Loftus, there are "No Parking Anytime" signs and cars are parking there for 2-3 days. He feels the signs should be re-posted where they are more visible. Chairperson Knapp was happy to report that they are working on the left turn pocket at Del Mar Avenue and Hellman and the traffic signal was fixed at Graves and Del Mar. Chairperson Knapp stated that she was talking to the employees of Cal-Fed Bank at Rosemead Boulevard and Valley, who informed her that their customers were getting ticketed because of the signing during the construction process. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be on April 1, 1999.