TC - Item 4A - Request to Review Traffic Conditions Along Hellman at Del MarROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Ct" 6
DATE: APRIL 12, 2012
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ALONG HELLMAN
AVENUE AT DEL MAR AVENUE
SUMMARY
Staff received a request that the Traffic Commission review traffic conditions at Hellman
Avenue and Del Mar Avenue. The following concerns have been received:
• Lack of Protected Left -Turn Signal causes vehicle delay from Hellman to northbound
and southbound Del Mar.
• Lack of a dedicated Right -Turn lane from eastbound Hellman to southbound Del Mar
causes vehicle delay and queuing.
Hellman Avenue is an approximately 40 foot wide roadway between the western City limit
and Walnut Grove Avenue. On- street parking is generally open on both sides of the street
with the exception of street sweeping restrictions and some designated no parking areas.
There is one travel lane for westbound and eastbound traffic. The speed limit is 30 mph
along Hellman Avenue.
In accordance with the City and State Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
requirements for the installation of signalized left -turn improvements, staff will conduct a full
analysis of the location (including lane spacing, vehicle volumes, traffic accidents,
pedestrian volumes, etc.). This information will be compiled in mid to late April and
presented to the Commission for further consideration. Prior to initiating this analysis, staff
would like further input from the Traffic Commission as to other possible traffic concerns in
this area.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review and comment on this request.
Attachment 1: Neighborhood Overview
Chris Marcarello
From:
Nicole Huynh [nicolehuynh @gmail.coml
Sent:
Thursday, March 08, 2012 9:00 AM
To:
Chris Marcarello
Subject:
TRAFFIC STUDY - HELLMAN /DEL MAR
Good Morning Chris,
Please administer a traffic study to be done on Hellman Avenue /Del Mar Blvd to determine if the City of
Rosemead can approve a left turn signal light at this busy intersection. There are left turn signal lights on major
intersections such as Atlantic /Hellman, Garfield/Hellman, and New Avenue/Hellman. There are many times
when I can not make timely left turn due to oncoming traffic especially during school hours. Thank you for
your attention on this request.
Sincerely,
Nicole (resident of City of Rosemead)
Neighborhood Overview
Hellman Avenue /Del Mar Avenue
Hellman Avenue at Del Mar (westbound)
Hellman Avenue at Del Mar (eastbound)