TC - Item 3A - Status Report on Rosemead Boulevard Improvements• �'! I �. •
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 12, 2011
SUMMARY
The City was recently awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant to
make traffic safety improvements along Rosemead Boulevard. The purpose of the HSIP
grant is to help reduce traffic accidents and serious injuries on public roads through the
implementation of infrastructure related safety improvements. Since Rosemead Boulevard
is a State -owned highway, it is necessary to coordinate these improvements with the
Department of Transportation ( Caltrans). In April, staff met with Caltrans officials to discuss
the grant project. Another scheduled follow -up meeting has been scheduled on May 11 to
determine a project schedule and work plan for implementing the improvements.
In addition to the HSIP grant program, the Traffic Commission has compiled a list of traffic
improvements (including safety and mobility related items). This list is provided below for
your review and consideration. At the Commission's May 12 meeting, staff will provide a
brief update on the status of these improvements and next steps in order to implement
them. Staff would also like to request that the Commission provide additional direction
towards other improvements that are not included below.
Rosemead Boulevard Traffic Improvements
Highway Safety Improvement Program Project
Location: Rosemead Boulevard (Between Mission Drive and North City limit)
Description: Modernize pedestrian signals /traffic signals; Repaint existing crosswalks with
high - reflective paint or thermoplastic materials; Widen Sidewalk and install lighting from
Lower Azusa Road to North City limit; Install new signage and striping; Install fencing along
railroad crossing.
Lower Azusa Road Right -Turn Lane
Location: Lower Azusa (westbound) at Rosemead Boulevard
Description: Install a westbound right -turn only lane at intersection; Install lane
modifications /restriping to accommodate additional turn lane; Relocate existing traffic signal
detector loops; Install "cat- track" striping through the intersection to improve safety; Perform
signal modifications to improve timing and traffic flow.
Traffic Commission Meeting
May 12, 2011
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Left -Turn Phasing /Traffic Flow Improvements
Location: Intersections of Lower Azusa Road, Mission Drive, Valley Boulevard, Marshall
Street, and Glendon Way at Rosemead Boulevard
Description: Perform signal modifications to improve signal timing; Install
Protected /Permissive signal heads to improve left- turning traffic flow; Install a dual left -turn
lane at Marshall Street/Rosemead Boulevard
Interstate 10 Off Ramp Safety Improvements
Location: Glendon Way at Rosemead Boulevard
Description: Install new signage, delineators and striping at off ramp locations; Modify
crosswalk areas to ensure appropriate ADA access; Install reflective delineators to improve
lane visibility; Coordinate for City resurfacing project of Glendon Way for summer 2011.
Beautification of Railroad Underpass
Location: Railroad Grade Separation at North City Limit
Description: Install landscaping `but- outs" along concrete embankment; Paint and
landscape embankment areas
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review the improvement project list and
provide further direction.