TC - Item 2C - Request to Review Traffic Conditions Along Musatel at Mission Drive�/ ' '��! �� ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 12, 2012
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ALONG MUSCATEL
AVENUE AT MISSION DRIVE
SUMMARY
Staff received a request that the Traffic Commission review traffic conditions at Muscatel
Avenue and Mission Drive. Field observations were conducted at the location, including
traffic counts and tracking vehicle movements in adjacent areas (including nearby
businesses). A summary of these findings is included as an attachment to this report. To
summarize, the report reviews the following concerns:
Parking Restrictions — Muscatel Avenue (Adjacent to 7 -11 Store)
The addition of approximately 20 feet (1 car length) of red curbing would improve
visibility for residents that live on Muscatel, just north of Mission Drive and the 7 -11
store.
Potential Impact: Loss of 1 Parking Space
Turn Restrictions — From 7 -11 Store to Southbound Muscatel Avenue
The addition of turn restriction signage and traffic calming measures for vehicles
exiting 7 -11 to southbound Muscatel Avenue would prevent potential traffic conflicts
with oncoming vehicles.
Potential Impact: Additional vehicles will exit on Mission Drive, or head northbound
on Muscatel Avenue and turnaround to head southbound on Muscatel Avenue.
Installation of Turn Pockets — NIB and S/B Muscatel Avenue at Mission Drive
The addition of turn pockets (with traffic signal detection adjustments) would improve
traffic flow and reduce traffic safety concerns (vehicles going around left- turning
vehicles). It should be noted that similar modifications were made at
Muscatel/Valley, which have significantly helped traffic flow.
Potential Impact: Loss of parking — approximately 5 spaces north of Mission Drive
and approximately 4 spaces south of Mission Drive.
Traffic Commission Meeting
April 12, 2012
Paoe 2 of 2
Outreach to Residents /Businesses
A notification postcard was delivered to properties within 300 feet of the intersection of
Mission Drive and Muscatel Avenue. Property owners in the area not able to attend the
Commission meeting were also encouraged to submit written comments to the Public
Works Department. Any correspondence received will be forwarded to the Commission for
consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission:
1. Review the proposed improvements and take public input on the traffic concerns at
this location; and
2. Recommend to the City Council the installation of parking restrictions to
accommodate a dedicated left turn lane for both southbound and northbound
vehicles on Muscatel Avenue turning onto Mission Drive.
3. Recommend to the City Council the installation of a left turn restriction from 7 -11 to
southbound Muscatel Avenue.
ANALYSIS
A detailed analysis is included as an attachment to this staff report. Additionally, a review
of traffic accidents was conducted for this location. The review found that over a three -year
time period, a total of 5 accidents were reported along Muscatel Avenue north of Valley
Boulevard.
Submitted by:
CIS,.
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Attachment 2: Field Observations /Analysis Memorandum
Attachment 3: Traffic Collision Report
03 -27 -2012
Attn: Jean Hall City of Rosemead Traffic Commission
From: Patricia O. Trujillo
4516 N. Muscatel Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
Re: Request to Install Red Curb Painting at 4516 N. Muscatel Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
In order to prevent an accident before it inevitably happens to one of my family members, while exiting
our driveway, we live on a very busy Commercial corner at Mission and Muscatel Ave. When a vehicle is
heading West on Mission, making a right hand turn onto Muscatel Ave. or when the signal light turns
green, we have no clear view of the oncoming traffic because there is almost always a vehicle parked on
the street on both sides of my driveway obscuring my view.
I'm talking about Service trucks, School buses and /or cars. I have witnessed this happen since I have
lived at this address, where a car turning right from Mission onto Muscatel Ave. ran into a man on a
motorcycle, I pray that this problem can be resolved before it happens to us.
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WILLDAN
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Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Chris Marcarello
Director of Public Works
Joanne Itagaki
Traffic Consultant
April 4, 2012
MUSCATEL AVENUE NORTH OF MISSION DRIVE — TRAFFIC
FLOW /PARKING CONCERNS
As requested, I have reviewed the concerns related to traffic on Muscatel Avenue north
of Mission Drive. You indicated the concerns include:
1. Large vehicles parking on the eastside of Muscatel Avenue near Mission Drive.
2. High volume of southbound vehicles turning left from Muscatel Avenue on to
Mission Drive.
3. Vehicles exiting 7 -11 Store onto southbound Muscatel Avenue (left turn exiting).
Existing Conditions
Muscatel Avenue is a north /south roadway approximately 40 feet wide with one lane of
traffic in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic in the vicinity of Mission Drive are
generally separated by a double yellow centerline. Parking is generally allowed in this
area of Muscatel Avenue except for street sweeping restrictions. The posted speed
limit is 30 mph on Muscatel Avenue.
Mission Drive is generally an east/west roadway approximately 64 feet wide with two
lanes of traffic in each direction. A double yellow centerline separates opposing lanes
of traffic. Separate eastbound and westbound left turn lanes are provided on Mission
Drive at Muscatel Avenue. The posted speed limit on Mission Drive is 40 mph.
The intersection of Muscatel Avenue and Mission Drive is signalized. There are marked
crosswalks on all legs of the intersection. The traffic signal is a 2 phase signal
operation (north /south and east/west).
Discussion
Due to time constraints, I was unable to make specific field observations of the
intersection. However, I incorporated your comments as part of my analysis of the
situation at Muscatel Avenue and Mission Drive.
Turning movement count data was collected for Muscatel Avenue at Mission Drive
during morning (7:00 -9:00 AM) and evening (4:00 -6:00 pm) peak hours. The peak
hours (AM and PM) of these turning movement counts are summarized in Table 1.
April 4, 2012
Muscatel Avenue and Mission Drive —
Traffic FlowlParking Concerns
Page 2 of 3
Table 1
Peak Hour Turning Movement Counts
On Muscatel Avenue at Mission Drive
Field observations were made by the technicians conducting the turning movement
counts. Their observations included:
Vehicles turning left exiting the driveway of the 7 -11 Store on to Muscatel Avenue
would block traffic on Muscatel Avenue (northbound) during the AM peak hours
observed. The traffic was blocked primarily as a result of a northbound vehicle
wanting to turn right into the 7 -11 Store driveway waiting for the exiting vehicle to
make their left turn.
Large vehicles Darking on the eastside of Muscatel Avenue near Mission Drive.
Residents living on the eastside of Muscatel Avenue north of the 7 -11 Store have
requested red curb adjacent to the 7 -11 Store to improve visibility when exiting their
driveways.
The installation of 20 feet of red curb would improve the visibility for the residents. This
would remove approximately 1 on- street parking space on Muscatel Avenue in front of
the 7 -11 Store. Approximately 2 on- street parking spaces in front of the 7 -11 Store will
remain.
Recommendation: The installation of 20 feet of red curb is recommended. This
red curb should begin at the driveway of the first residential property on Muscatel
Avenue north of the 7 -11 Store and continue for a distance of 20 feet southerly.
(See Exhibit A).
Vehicles tuming left from Muscatel Avenue on to Mission Drive.
Table 1 identifies the number of southbound and northbound turning vehicles on
Muscatel Avenue during the peak hours. The southbound volumes are also considered
acceptable for this type of roadway. Northbound volumes are much higher.
The installation of northbound and southbound left turn lanes on Muscatel Avenue at
Mission Drive would require the removal of on- street parking for a distance of
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Field observations were made by the technicians conducting the turning movement
counts. Their observations included:
Vehicles turning left exiting the driveway of the 7 -11 Store on to Muscatel Avenue
would block traffic on Muscatel Avenue (northbound) during the AM peak hours
observed. The traffic was blocked primarily as a result of a northbound vehicle
wanting to turn right into the 7 -11 Store driveway waiting for the exiting vehicle to
make their left turn.
Large vehicles Darking on the eastside of Muscatel Avenue near Mission Drive.
Residents living on the eastside of Muscatel Avenue north of the 7 -11 Store have
requested red curb adjacent to the 7 -11 Store to improve visibility when exiting their
driveways.
The installation of 20 feet of red curb would improve the visibility for the residents. This
would remove approximately 1 on- street parking space on Muscatel Avenue in front of
the 7 -11 Store. Approximately 2 on- street parking spaces in front of the 7 -11 Store will
remain.
Recommendation: The installation of 20 feet of red curb is recommended. This
red curb should begin at the driveway of the first residential property on Muscatel
Avenue north of the 7 -11 Store and continue for a distance of 20 feet southerly.
(See Exhibit A).
Vehicles tuming left from Muscatel Avenue on to Mission Drive.
Table 1 identifies the number of southbound and northbound turning vehicles on
Muscatel Avenue during the peak hours. The southbound volumes are also considered
acceptable for this type of roadway. Northbound volumes are much higher.
The installation of northbound and southbound left turn lanes on Muscatel Avenue at
Mission Drive would require the removal of on- street parking for a distance of
April 4, 2012
Muscatel Avenue and Mission Drive —
Traffic Flow /Parking Concerns
Page 3 of 3
approximately 150 feet. As shown in Exhibit A, red curb would remove on- street
parking:
3 spaces on the east side of Muscatel Avenue from Mission Drive heading north
(to the north property line of the first residential property north of the 7 -11 Store).
2 spaces on the west side of Muscatel Avenue from Mission Drive heading north
(to the north property line of the first residential property north of the business
office fronting Mission Drive).
• 2 spaces on the east side of Muscatel Avenue from Mission Drive heading south
(to the driveway of the business office fronting Mission Drive).
• 2 spaces on the west side of Muscatel Avenue from Mission Drive heading south
(to just passed the south property line of the second residential property south of
the business office fronting Mission Drive).
The installation of the dedicated left turn lanes would also require the relocation of traffic
signal detection on Muscatel Avenue. Therefore, a recommendation to install the left
turn lanes will require a signal modification plan. The modification plan will include the
left turn lane striping, red curb and signal detection.
Recommendation: Staff should request direction from the Traffic Commission
regarding this item.
Vehicles exiting 7 -11 Store onto southbound Muscatel Avenue (left turn exiting).
The field observations of the technicians revealed this issue only occurred during the
AM peak period observed. However, staffs experience confirms the technician's
observations at this location during other times throughout the day. Vehicles exiting the
7 -11 Store attempt to turn left to southbound Muscatel Avenue and sometimes block
northbound traffic.
The installation of a "Right Turn Only" sign for exiting vehicles at the 7 -11 Store
driveway on Muscatel Avenue would minimize this movement.
Recommendation: The installation of a "Right Turn Only" sign is recommended.
This sign should be posted at the Muscatel Avenue driveway of the 7 -11 Store
facing exiting vehicles. (See Exhibit A).
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