TC - Item 2B - Neighborhood Traffic Management ProgramROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: AUGUST 12, 2010
SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - PROCESS AND
FLOWCHART
SUMMARY
Over the last several months, the Traffic Commission has worked on the development of
the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) including a traffic calming toolbox,
criteria for the installation of traffic calming measures, and a flowchart/step-by-step guide
that would be used to assist residents with the process. Staff has developed a petition form
that will be used by residents to gain neighborhood support for the installation of a traffic
calming toolbox device. Revisions to the petition form have also been made based on
Traffic Commissioner comments made in July.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission approve the revised Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program (NTMP) petition form.
ANALYSIS
The attached petition form would be used by a resident to address a traffic issue. As
proposed, the process for initiating a review of traffic conditions would involve greater
resident input and participation. This ensures that traffic issues are driven by a
neighborhood and not just one or two individuals.
At its July meeting, the Traffic Commission reviewed the NTMP petition form and
suggested several revisions to help clarify the process. The revisions included:
• Adding a section for the petition spokesperson's contact information,
• Adding a section for individual property owner contact information,
• Including a disclaimer explaining that only one signature is allowed per property
address, and
• Including a letter explaining the process and offering an alternative for residents that
speak other languages.
These revisions have been included in the revised petition forms.
Traffic Commission Meeting
August 12, 2010
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Timeline
This is one of the final steps in developing the City's NTMP. Following the approval of the
petition forms and guidelines, the entire Neighborhood Traffic Management Program will be
reviewed by the Traffic Commission at a future meeting. Once finalized, we will work to
schedule workshops with the public and public safety officials to discuss the document and
take input. Following that step, we will review the final draft document with the City Council
for further consideration.
Public Notice
This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
JOANNE ITAGAKI
Traffic Consultant
CHRIS MARCARELLO
Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Policy and Flowchart
Attachment 2: Toolbox Application Criteria
Attachment 3: Outreach Letter
City of Rosemead - Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
July 2010 - Draft 2
Resident/Neighborhood
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Initial Review by City Staff
City Staff cannot
address concern
Neighborhood Petition
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Neighborhood Petition
6 - 8 weeks from
validation of Petition
Traffic Management Engineering -tudy
Complete ;
Traffic
Study
If traffic calming
criteria are met and
the TC concurs
City Staff implements
appropriate Toolbox
Notify: Traffic I
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Neighborhood and
Traffic
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Data does not
support need for
Notify: Resident/
Part 1 - Data
NTMP. No further
Neighborhood
Collection and
action necessary.
and Traffic
Analysis
Commission
Part 2 - Determine Toolbox
Measures appropriate for use.
City Council Denys NTMP
Request
Notify: Resident/
Neighborhood anc
Traffic
Traffic Commission Recommendations
Forwarded to City Council
City Council Authorizes
Installation of Toolbox Measures
Toolbox Measures Installed at No Cost to
Residents
Monitor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Process
NTMP Flowchart
Request Form
Neighborhood Petition 1
Neighborhood Petition 2........
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Level One Tools 4
• Education Workshop_____________________ 5
• Enhanced Sheriff Enforcement and/or Public Safety Patrol_______________________ 6
• Radar Speed Monitoring Trailer „ 7
• Neighborhood Traffic Watch Program,.____________________•__.__••____-___--__-___.____.. 8
• Higher Visibility Crosswalk 9
• Pedestrian Crossing Signs.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Radar Speed Feedback Sign— 11
Level Two Tools 12
• Traffic Signal Adjustments to Discourage Cut-through Traffic, . 13
• Turn Restrictions via Signa9e 14
• Rumble Strips/Dots---------------- 15
• Crosswalk Warning System/In-Roadway Warning Lights 16
• Speed Hump 17
• Speed Table 18
• Mid-block Narrowing. 19
• Lane Narrowing/Lane Reduction - Striping,..,...... 20
• Textured Pavement 21
• Parking Restrictions 22
Level Three Tools
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Raised Crosswalk
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Raised Intersection
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Traffic Circle
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Restricted Movement Barrier
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Entrance Barrier - Half Closure
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Partial Street Closure - Forced Tum Barrier
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Diagonal Diverter
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Full Street Closure (Cul-de-sac)-____-
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One-Way Street
32
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Raised Center Median
33
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Chokers at Intersections
34
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Roadway Narrowing - Curb Extensions______________
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Roadway Narrowing - Chokers
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Level Three Tools (continued)
• Landscaping - Parkway________________
• Landscaping - Raised Center Median_______________
• Enforcement - Red Light Photo___________________
Tools Used in Other Cities (Informational)..___.
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Table 1 - Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox
Application Criteria
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Process
July 2010
The process by which a perceived problem or concern is identified, reviewed, and
possibly mitigated consists of a series of education, enforcement, engineering and
evaluation steps. The process is summarized in the following steps and on the flow
chart on page XX.
1. Initial Concern/Problem from a Resident or Groups of Residents
The City's initial involvement in mitigating a neighborhood traffic concern begins
with a concern/problem expressed by an individual resident or a group of residents
and/or an observation by City Staff. The concern generally involves a perception
that a significant number of motorists traveling through a neighborhood are violating
the law in some way, such as speeding.
2. Initial Review by City Staff
The Deputy Public Works Director and/or City Traffic Engineer will review the
concern to determine whether or not it can be handled at the staff level or if the
request requires consideration under the Neighborhood Traffic Management
Program (NTMP). The following criteria will be used to assess the requests:
• Field review and observation of the street or neighborhood of concern.
• Contact with Los Angeles County Sheriff regarding any reported accident
history and/or incidents on the street or in the neighborhood.
• Collect vehicle speed measurements and traffic volume counts as
necessary.
• Optional: Meeting with requestor, Sheriff representative and City staff.
If it is determined that the concern can be handled at the Staff level, Staff will
process the request and notify the requestor and Traffic Commission of actions
taken. If it is determined that the concern falls under the NTMP, then the process
continues.
3. Neighborhood Petition for a Traffic Management Engineering Study
(Engineering Study)
The initial requestor and/or neighborhood representative must circulate a
Neighborhood Petition as shown on page XX. This petition must clearly identify the
study limits, either as a street with specific limits or a neighborhood with the
boundary streets shown. A map may be attached to the petition to better identify
the limits of the study. The petition must be signed by at least XX% of the property
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After this petition is received by City Staff, Staff will first determine if XX% of the
property owners/tenants is represented. If this percentage is satisfied, a
Traffic Management Engineering Study (Engineering Study) will be initiated.
The Engineering Study will consist of two parts. The first part will be data collection
and analysis. If Part 1 supports the implementation of traffic management
measures, Part 2 of the Engineering Study will be undertaken.
Part 2 of the Engineering Study will be the determination of which measures found
in the City's Toolbox Measures would be appropriate to address the concerns of
the residents as well as the analysis of Part 1.
4. Traffic Management Engineering Study (Engineering Study)
Part 1 - The City will collect the data required for the Traffic Management
Engineerng Study. Based on the concern expressed and Staff knowledge, the
data collection will include, as necessary:
• traffic count data (24-hour and/or turning movement counts),
• vehicle speed measurements,
• reported accident history,
• field review and documentation,
• pedestrian count data,
• traffic related citations,
• any other pertinent information.
Upon completion of Part 1, City Staff will determine 6 the Engineering Study should
move forward to Part 2. If City Staff determines the implementation of traffic
management measures is not supported by the data, the petition requestors will be
notified. If City Staff determines the use of any one of the City's Toolbox Measures
would be appropriate for use, we will proceed with Part 2 of the Engineering Study.
The City Traffic Commission will be advised of the status of this petition.
Part 2 - In this part of the Engineering Study, City Staff will determine if, or what,
minimum traffic criteria of the City's Toolbox Measures is satisfied. However, the
use of any Toolbox Measure should address the data collected in Part 1 as well as
the needs of the residents.
Generally, the Engineering Study (Parts 1 and 2) will require 6 - 8 weeks to
complete from validation of the petition. The size of the study area may affect this
estimated schedule.
5. Traffic Commission Reviews Traffic Management Engineering Study
City Staff will present the completed Traffic Management Engineering Study to the
Traffic Commission for their review and/or modification as appropriate. This
agenda item will be scheduled as soon as possible after the completion of the
Engineering Study pending availability of the Traffic Commission and previously
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scheduled items. To insure a full and comprehensive consideration of each NTMP,
only one Engineering Study will be presented at any Traffic Commission meeting.
The Traffic Commission meeting is the formal opportunity for residents requesting
the NTMP to present their concerns and it is strongly encouraged that the
neighborhood attends their scheduled meeting.
The recommendations of the Traffic Commission will then be forwarded to the City
council for consideration and further action.
6. City Council Reviews Recommendations of Traffic Commission
City Staff will present the Traffic Management Engineering Study along with the
recommendations of the Traffic Commission to the City Council for consideration.
Upon City Council approval, Toolbox Measures will be installed by the City at no
cost to the residents.
i. Installation of Toolbox Measures
The Toolbox Measures approved by the City Council will be installed. Depending
on the Toolbox Measures approved, the installation time varies. Larger, Capital
Improvement type Toolbox Measures, may require the preparation of engineering
plans, specifications and cost estimates for construction. In addition, the City may
delay the installation of Toolbox Measures to obtain grant funding for the
installation.
8. Monitoring and "After" Study Data
Ninety (90) days after the installation of the Toolbox Measures, data will be
collected to determine the effectiveness of the installation. The data collected will
be similar to the data collected in Part 1 of the Traffic Management Engineering
Study.
9. Report to the Traffic Commission
City Staff will present an "After" Study Report to the Traffic Commission. This
Report will summarize the results of the before and after data collected for this
NTMP. The initial resident/neighborhood that made the request will be notified of
this agenda item.
If the "After" Study Report indicates the installed Toolbox Measures did not address
the problems identified by the initial requestor/neighborhood representative, City
Staff will re-analyze the possibility of implementing additional Toolbox Measures. A
second Traffic Management Engineering Study would be presented to the Traffic
Commission.
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City of Rosemead - Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Request Form
Prior to submittal of a written request, please contact the Deputy Public Works Director at
(626) 569-2100 to discuss your neighborhood traffic concerns and to set up a meeting time,
if necessary, to discuss the process, toolbox measures, and options, If necessary the City's
Traffic Consultant and/or Public Safety staff will also aid in discussing the residents' traffic
concern at the time of the scheduled meeting. You may send mailings to the following address:
City of Rosemead - Public Works Department
c/o Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Description of Problem: Describe the location and problem/hazard you are experiencing. If applicable,
indicate specific days and times the problem occurs and attach pictures and sketches, if needed, to illustrate anything
that may be unclear. Attach additional pages if necessary.
Requested Traffic Calming Measures): Refer to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox App-
lication Criteria for a detailed description of possible measures. Describe the traffic calming measure(s) you would like the
City to consider implementing. Also indicate possible altematives, if any, and attach additional pages if necessary.
Contact Person: Please provide the following contact information.
Name:
Address:
Email:
Home
Work
Cell
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Neighborhood Petition 1
We, the undersigned, desire, agree with, and request the implementation of the following traffic calming
measure(s) as detailed in Table 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox
Application Criteria.
Street(s) location and limits:
I understand that the proposed traffic calming measure(s) may have a direct impact on my property as
the traffic calming measure could be placed directly in front of my property. I acknowledge that I have
read the detailed description of the traffic calming measure(s) being proposed in Table 1 of the
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox Application Criteria.
Petition Spokesperson:
Telephone No:
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Request Form
Prior to submittal of a written request, please contact the Deputy Public Works Director at
(626) 569-2100 to discuss your neighborhood traffic concerns and to set up a meeting time,
if necessary, to discuss the process, toolbox measures, and options. If necessary the City's
Traffic Consultant and/or Public Safety staff will also aid in discussing the residents' traffic
concern at the time of the scheduled meeting. You may send mailings to the following address:
City of Rosemead - Public Works Department
c/o Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
Description of Problem: Describe the location and problem/hazard you are experiencing- If applicable,
indicate specific days and times the problem occurs and attach pictures and sketches, if needed, to illustrate anything
that may be unclear. Attach additional pages if necessary.
Requested Traffic Calming Measure(s): Refer to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox App-
lication Criteria for a detailed description of possible measures. Describe the traffic calming measure(s) you would like the
City to consider implementing. Also indicate possible altematives, if any, and attach additional pages if necessary.
Contact Person: Please provide the following contact information.
Name:
Address:
Email:
Home
Work
Cell
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Neighborhood Petition 1 (Rev. 1)
We, the undersigned, desire, agree with, and request the implementation of the following traffic calming
measure(s) as detailed in Table 1 of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox
Application Criteria.
Street(s) location and limits:
I understand that the proposed traffic calming measure(s) may have a direct impact on my property as
the traffic calming measure could be placed directly in front of my property. I acknowledge that I have
read the detailed description of the traffic calming measure(s) being proposed in Table 1 of the
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Toolbox Application Criteria.
Petition Spokesperson:
Telephone No:
Address:
Note: Each petition page must have the same information presented to the petition signers (proposed
toolbox measures. street(s) limits and possible impact to property).
Thi.c nrnviria.s rmmnlete nntifiCation to sioners.
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Note: P = Property Owner, T = Tenant. Only one Property Owner and one t enant signature per address.
Multiple Tenants will not be consider as additional signers to the petition.
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Dear Resident or Property Owner,
The City of Rosemead Public Works Department is hereby notifying you that residents
in your neighborhood have expressed an interest to install traffic calming devices in
your vicinity. Traffic calming devices could potentially include new traffic signs, street
striping, or permanent devices that help to slow traffic.
Prior to the installation of any device, we would like your opinion. You may be asked by
a neighboring resident to sign a petition form asking if you support installing a traffic
calming device. If you have questions regarding this, you can contact the City's Public
Works Department at (626) 569-2150.
Sincerely,
Public Works Department
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