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CC - Item 4A - Request For Speed restictions On Muscatel Ave.staf epor TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANA DATE: APRIL 4, 2000 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPEED RESTRICTIONS ON MUSCATEL AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT STREET DISCUSSION This is a requestfrom resident William Boyd, 8712 Scott Street, forthe installation of speed bumps or rumble strips on Muscatel Avenue in the vicinity of Scott Street. Ina letter to the Traffic Commission, Mr. Boyd addressed concerns regarding vehicles speeding through an existing crosswalk on Muscatel Avenue. Based on data from the reported accident history, field review and observations of the subject site, staff recommended the installation of rumble strips for the crosswalk on Muscatel Avenue at Scott Street. After further review of CalTrans guidelines, it is also recommended that warning signs for the crosswalk be relocated-and changes be made to existing signs, as shown on Exhibit B. At the February meeting, the Traffic Commission voted 5-0 to approve the staff recommendation to install rumble strips and to update existing traffic signage on Muscatel Avenue. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council approve the installation of rumble strips north and south of Scott Street on Muscatel Avenue. In addition, revisions to school signage on Muscatel Avenue as shown on Exhibit B, is also recommended. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A - Staff report, dated January 18, 2000. Exhibit B - Figure 1 Exhibit C - Draft Minutes, dated February 3, 2000 COUNCIL, AGENDA APR.1 1 2000 ITEM( No. TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: JANUARY 18, 2000 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SPEED BUMPS ON MUSCATEL AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT STREET REQUEST A letter, attached, has been received from Mr. William Boyd of 8712 Scott Street. Mr. Boyd is requesting speed bumps or "white button road caps" on Muscatel Avenue to slow down traffic in the vicinity of Scott Street. He indicates that vehicles are speeding through the crosswalk. CONDITIONS Muscatel Avenue is a 40-foot wide north/south secondary arterial. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by single yellow skip striping. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping times. The posted speed limit on Muscatel Avenue is 30 mph. There is a 25 mph school speed limit sign for northbound Muscatel Avenue north of. Valley Boulevard. Scott Street is a 36-foot wide east/west local street. There is no striping on the street. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping times. Scott Street is stop controlled at its T-intersection with Muscatel Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on Scott Street is 25 mph. At the intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Scott Street, a yellow crosswalk exists on the south leg. School crossing signs and markings exist on Muscatel Avenue in advance of this crosswalk. Figure 1 depicts existing conditions on Muscatel Avenue in the vicinity of Scott Street. DATA The reported accident history in the vicinity of Muscatel Avenue and Scott Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999. This review identified 2 reported accidents and are summarized on the following page. EXHIBIT "A" Request for Speed Bumps on Muscatel Avenue In the Vicinity of Scott Street Page 2 Location and Description Hovey Street @ Muscatel Avenue Northbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a northbound stopped vehicle (PCF = driver alcohol/drug and unsafe speed). Muscatel Avenue 72 feet south of Lawrence Southbound vehicle proceeding straight rearended a southbound vehicle turning right (PCF = none stated). NOTE: PCF = primary collision factor Time and Date 11:05 p.m. Thurs. 8/6/98 2:30 p.m. Sat. 9/26/98 A 24-hour traffic count was conducted at the intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Scott Street last year. This count indicated the following: 24-hour traffic volume. Muscatel Avenue 5,820 (2,781 NB: 3,039 SB) Scott Street 1,626 (813 EB: estimated WB) DISCUSSION Field review of Muscatel Avenue in the vicinity of Scott Street revealed a yellow crosswalk on the south leg of the intersection. This crosswalk was identified with warning signs and pavement markings. The field observations were made during school hours but not during the beginning or release periods. However, approximately 10 pedestrians, during the field observation, used the crosswalk. Mr. Boyd has requested the installation of speed humps or rumble strips to slow down traffic in the vicinity of the crosswalk. Since the City's policy is not to install speed humps, the installation of rumble strips was considered.. As we have found on Encinita Avenue, the installation of rumble strips has been helpful in alerting motorists in advance of the crosswalk. A similar rumble strip installation is recommended for the crosswalk on Muscatel Avenue at Scott Street. After review of the Caltrans guidelines, the warning signs for the crosswalk need to be relocated. The recommended changes to the signing on Muscatel Avenue are identified on Figure 1. Request for Speed Bumps on Muscatel Avenue In the Vicinity of Scott Street Page 3 RECOMMENDATIONS The installation of rumble strips north and south of Scott Street on Muscatel Avenue is recommended. It is further recommended that the school signing on Muscatel Avenue be revised as shown on Figure 1. All these school signs shall be the new "chartreuse" color. Refer to Figure 1 for all the recommendations of this report. Attachment JRRsMuscatei at Scott Edmond Dr.. e 0 v Install W65, R2(25) and R72 signs on new post. 250' S 000 Private Road S X Existing W66 sign. Scott St. (Q 215' a Remove and relocate" Q W65, R2(25)and R72 signs = A Install R2(30) sign. Valley Bl. Lawrence St. Install rumble strip. Not to Scale Lengths are approximate. Relocated W66 sign = B Install W66A sign 20' 20' 85' Remove and relocate existing X W66 sign and remove post = B Install rumble strip. S X000 S Relocated W65, R2(25) 40 and R72 signs = A ~Cy yam. z EXHIBIT "B" RO.SEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMRS.SION FERRUARY3. 2000 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Blvd, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla Commissioners: Ruiz, Knapp, Baffo, Herrera Absent: None DRAFT : Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne Itagaki CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Quintanilla The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ruiz There was a moment of silence for the departing victims of Flight #261. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Herrera and tamed unanimously to approve the minutes for January 6, 2000. H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Speaking before the Commission was: Helen Gunthrie - 1754 Dubonnet Rosemead, CA 91770 - - - - - - - Ms. Gunthrie stated that the residents need more patrolling on Marshall Street. III. OLDBUSTNESS - None IV. A. REOUEST FOR SPEED BUMPS ON MUSCATEL AVENUE rN THE VICINITY OF SCOTT STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that staff received a letter from Mr. William Boyd of 8712 Scott Street. Mr. Boyd is requesting speed bumps or "white button road caps" on Muscatel Avenue to slow down traffic in the vicinity of Scott Street. He indicates that . vehicles are speeding through the crosswalk. Muscatel Avenue is a 40-foot wide north/south secondary arterial. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by single yellow skip striping. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping times. The posted speed-.... limit on Muscatel Avenue is 30 mph. There is a 25 mph school speed limit sign for . northbound Muscatel Avenue north of Valley Boulevard. Scott Street is a 36-foot wide east/west local street. There is no striping on the street. . Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping times. Scott Street is stop controlled at its T-intersection with Muscatel Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on Scott Street is 25 mph. . EXHIBIT "C" At the intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Scott Street, a yellow crosswalk exists on the south leg. School crossing signs and markings exist on Muscatel Avenue in advance of this crosswalk. The reported accident history in the vicinity of Muscatel Avenue and Scott Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999. Field review of Muscatel Avenue in the vicinity of Scott Street revealed a yellow crosswalk on the south leg of the intersection. This crosswalk'was identified with warning signs and pavement markings. The field observations were made during school hours but not during the beginning of release periods. However, approximately 10 pedestrians, during the field observation, used the crosswalk. Mr. Boyd has requested the installation of speed humps or rumble strips to slow down traffic in the vicinity of the crosswalk. Since the City's policy is not to install speed humps, the installation of rumble strips was considered. As we have found on Encinita Avenue, the installation of rumble strips has been helpful in alerting motorists in advance of the crosswalk. A similar rumble strip installation is recommended for the crosswalk on Muscatel Avenue at Scott Street. After review of the Caltrans guidelines, the warning signs for the crosswalk need to be relocated. RECOMMENDATION: B. The installation of rumble strips north and south of Scott Street on Muscatel Avenue is recommended. It was further recommended that the school signing on Muscatel Avenue be revised. All these school signs shall be the new "chartreuse" color. Commissioner Ruiz stated that on the north/west comer of Edmond Drive there are some brush that are up to the curb and are restricting the view of people making a right hand tum. It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. REQUEST FOR SPEED CONTROL ON STEELE STREET BETWEEN ROSEME.AD BOULEVARD AND ELLIS LANE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that during last months Traffic Commission meeting, Ms: Suzanna Costa requested some sort of speed control on Steele Street. Commissioner Ruiz requested staff to review Steele Street for additional traffic controls. Ms. Costa did not specify her concerns. She expressedan interest in installing speed humps on Steele Street to slow vehicles. Staff indicated to Ms. Costa that the City's current policy is not to install speed humps due to exposure to additional liability. Steele Street is a 36-foot wide residential roadway from Rosemead Boulevard to Rio Hondo Avenue. Between Rio Hondo Avenue and Ellis Lane, Steele Street is 40 feet wide. -There is no striping on the street. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street except during street sweeping times. Steele Street is stop controlled at its intersection with Rosemead Boulevard. Hart Avenue, Rio Hondo Avenue and Ellis Lane. The prima facie speed limit on Steele Street is 25 mph. The reported accident history on Steele Street between Rosemead Boulevard and Ellis Lane was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999. The estimated 24-hour traffic volume on Steele Street is approximately 2,000 vehicles, per day. This is generally considered the average volume of a residential roadway. Field review identified no parking street sweeping signs and stop signs along Steele Street. A few vehicles were observed traveling on Steele Street. It is estimated their speed was approximately 25.30 mph. These observations were made during off-peak hours. As you are aware, the City's current policy is to deny the installation of speed humps on public streets. This is primarily due to the lack of approved standard designs for the speed humps. Other cities have installed speed humps on a "trial or study" basis and have determined, under their own legal advice, whether their city is taking on additional liability. The installation of rumble strips was considered for'Steele Street. However, the installation of rumble strips in the City has been primarily to advise motorists in advance of a specific situation. For example, on Encinitas Avenue the rumble strips were installed to warn motorists of the yellow school crosswalk-at Pitkin Street. The installation of rumble strips on Steele Street would be inappropriate, at this time. In addition, the noise from the rumble strips would be a concern on this residential street. There were no speed limit signs posted on Steele Street. Such a posting may serve as a reminder to motorists of the prima facie speed limit of 25 mph on a residential street. It is recommended that 25 mph speed limit signs be installed on Steele Street. Due to the similar roadway characteristics, it is further recommended that 25 mph speed limit signs be installed on Guess Street and Ralph Street. De Adalena Street is not included in this recommendation. De Adelena Street is currently being surveyed as an addendum to the City's Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey. RECOATMENDATION: The installation of 25 mph signs on Steele Street, Guess Street and Ralph Street was recommended. It was further recommended that the speed trailer be placed on Steele Street followed by selective enforcement. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Herrera, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. - - V. STAFFREPORTS - Administrative Aide Wilkinson stated that at the last City Council meeting of January 25, . 2000, the traffic request for parking restrictions on 3319 San Gabriel Boulevard and Hidden Pine and Valley Boulevard were approved by the City Council and have already been installed. - VI. CONINTTSSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Knapp inquired as to the school bus on Graves Avenue. Administrative Aide Wilkinson stated that she placed a parking control officer at this location, but didn't see anything. Chairman Quintanilla inquired about the school signaee behind Savannah School. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned.