TC - Item 2C - Keep Clear Marking - Lorica Street at Temple City BoulevardROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2013
SUBJECT: KEEP CLEAR MARKINGS — LORICA STREET AT TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD
SUMMARY
A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review traffic conditions and access
to Lorica Street off of Temple City Boulevard. Temple City Boulevard is currently serving
as a main detour for north -south traffic, due to the closure of Baldwin Avenue, resulting in
increased traffic volumes along Temple City Boulevard and blocking residents' access to
Lorica Street.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that "Keep
Clear" pavement markings, with limit lines, be installed in the southbound travel lanes of
Temple City Boulevard at the intersection of Lorica Street.
ANALYSIS
Temple City Boulevard is approximately 60 feet wide with two traffic lanes for both north
and southbound traffic. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a two -way left turn lane.
The posted speed limit on Temple City Boulevard is 40 mph. In the vicinity of the proposed
"Keep Clear" zone, parking is not permitted on either side of Temple City Boulevard.
Due to a major street project, Baldwin Avenue, in the City of El Monte, is closed at the
intersection with Union Pacific Railroad right of way for approximately two years. As a
component of the traffic control plan for the project, Temple City Boulevard has become a
main detour for north -south traffic to and from Interstate 10 in this area. As a result of this
detour, Temple City Boulevard is experiencing higher than normal traffic volumes resulting
in difficulties for residents entering and exiting Lorica Street off of Temple City Boulevard.
In order to improve vehicle access and improve safety for left turning vehicles, it is
recommended that "Keep Clear" pavement markings, with limit lines, be added in the
southbound travel lanes of Temple City Boulevard at the intersection with Lorica Street.
These markings will help provide a gap to allow left turning vehicles to enter and exit this
location safely.
Photographs of the existing conditions are included in your packet for further review.
Traffic Commission Meeting
October 3, 2013
Page 2 of 2
Submitted by:
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Management Analyst
Attachments
1: Location Map and Proposed Keep Clear Markings
2: Resident Notification Flyer
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TRAFFIC CONCERN NOTIFICATION
The City of Rosemead Traffic Commission will be reviewing a request to install "Keep Clear" markings
in the southbound travel lanes of Temple City Boulevard at Lorica Street. This request has been made
due to residents' concerns that the heavy traffic on Temple City Boulevard makes it difficult and unsafe
to enter and exit the residential section on Lorica Street. These markings will provide more room and
visibility for vehicles making turns to and from Lorica Street.
You are being notified because your property is in close proximity to this location. We encourage your
comments regarding traffic safety in this area. If you wish to comment on the issue, you are invited to
attend the Traffic Commission's next meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7 PM at the Rosemead
City Hall City Council Chambers.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send a letter with your comments directly to City Hall,
attention Chris Marcarello, Director of Public Works. You may also fax your letter to City Hall at (626)
307 -9218.
We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions
regarding this letter, please contact us at (626) 569 -2118.
For information please call:
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