TC - Item 3A - Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding - Intersection of Valley Blvd and Mission DriveROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 17, 2012
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING —
INTERSECTION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD AND MISSION DRIVE
SUMMARY
Each year, the State of California provides grant funding under the Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) to improve traffic safety on streets and public right -of -way
areas. The program has several project categories, including intersection safety
improvements, road widening projects, traffic calming improvements, railroad crossing
safety improvements, signage /marking /lighting improvements, and traffic enforcement
activities, among others. The Traffic Commission has recently expressed concerns with
traffic safety at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. Under the HSIP
program, the City may apply for competitive grant funds to make traffic signal
improvements at this intersection.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission provide input on a proposed HSIP grant
application for intersection improvements at Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive.
ANALYSIS
Based on recent concerns from the Traffic Commission, staff has begun exploring
improvement options for the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive. Concerns
expressed include traffic signal timing, roadway striping /signage, and pedestrian safety
concerns. Prior to initiation of a full analysis of this location, it is appropriate to obtain input
from the Traffic Commission as to potential intersection improvements. Below is a brief
summary of the steps that will be taken related to this proposed grant application:
• Field identification and evaluation of traffic safety controls and pedestrian crosswalks
at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Mission Drive.
• Identification of all accidents occurring at the subject location shall be conducted for
a period of no less than 3 years.
• Collision diagrams of accidents occurring at the subject location will be depicted on a
map with a legend identifying type of collisions.
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• Field photos of the subject location showing high crash locations.
• Field inventory of traffic control infrastructure and proposed intersection and
crosswalk improvements.
• Average daily traffic roadway data volumes and radar speed survey if available.
If acceptable to the Commission, staff will begin data collection and observations in
accordance with this grant opportunity. Staff requests input from the Commission to
determine specific improvements that should be considered at this location. During June,
staff will compile traffic data and the grant application with the intent of meeting the grant
program application deadline of July 20, 2012.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director