TC - Item 3A - Request to review Traffic Conditions at Ramona Boulevard and Walnut Grove AvenueROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: AUGUST 12, 2010
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT RAMONA
BOULEVARD AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
SUMMARY
City staff received a request from Rafael Morgutia, 8603 Ramona Boulevard, to review
traffic conditions at Ramona Boulevard approaching Walnut Grove Avenue. Mr. Morgutia
expressed concerns that vehicles in this area drive too fast around the turn at this location,
causing unsafe conditions for nearby residents. He maintains that the addition of traffic
calming devices will reduce vehicle speeds and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety in
the area.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that traffic
calming improvements be added at the along Ramona Boulevard just east of Walnut Grove
Avenue.
ANALYSIS
Ramona Boulevard is approximately 40 feet wide in between Walnut Grove Avenue and
Burton Avenue. The roadway provides for 1 lane of travel in each direction and is
separated by a double yellow centerline street marking and raised pavement reflectors. In
this area there is a road curve and vehicles are able to head westbound toward Walnut
Grove Avenue. On- street parking along Ramona Boulevard is generally open for
eastbound lanes (except for street sweeping restrictions) and is restricted on westbound
lanes due to lane width limitations.
Rafael Morgutia, 8603 Ramona Boulevard, expressed concerns regarding unsafe driving
conditions at the road curve on Ramona Boulevard. He maintains that the street width,
coupled with vehicle speeds in the area provide for unsafe conditions for both residents and
pedestrians in the area. Attachments 1 and 2 include a neighborhood overview and
pictures showing the existing road curve conditions.
During field observations, staff observed vehicle traffic at this location. Staff observed that
vehicles tend to cut across traffic lanes, causing an unsafe condition for residents. Based
on these observations, staff recommends the installation of traffic calming devices to
improve neighborhood traffic safety. This includes the following traffic calming devices:
Traffic Commission Meeting
August 12, 2010
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• The installation of raised traffic separators on the road curve along Ramona
Boulevard. Traffic separators help create the appearance of a narrowing roadway
and have been successfully implemented in several areas of the City.
• The installation of additional road curve warning signs. Warning signs help to give
drivers an advanced notice of upcoming road features.
• Increased speed enforcement in this neighborhood.
A report of traffic accidents in this vicinity will also be made available to the Commission at
the meeting.
Public Notice
This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
CHRIS MARCARELLO
Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: On Street View— Ramona Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound
Attachment 3: Traffic Separator Pictures
Attachment 4: Letter Request
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