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TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS DASTE, I O OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2020
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW OF BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY
AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
SUMMARY
Staff has received a request from a resident who lives on Burton Avenue about speeding vehicles
along the corridor of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. The
resident reported that there appears to be speeding. The resident requested for the City to review
placement of speed humps at each end of the street and review traffic safety along the corridor.
The Traffic Commission directed staff to prepare a traffic report and review potential traffic
calming measures along the corridor of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona
Boulevard.
ANALYSIS
Burton Avenue is approximately.65 miles long and is considered a residential street approximately
35 feet wide with 1 travel lane in each direction and parking allowed on both sides of the street.
There are posted 25 mph signs north of Garvey Avenue for northbound traffic and south of Ramona
Boulevard for southbound traffic. The City of Rosemead does not have a speed hump policy. In
October of 2010, a Draft Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) was brought before
the Traffic Commission for discussion and review. Although the NTMP plan was never adopted
by the City,in this toolbox Speed Humps were not a recommended measure for the City to consider
due to noise as vehicles go over the speed humps,drainage issues and delay to emergency response
times.
The Traffic Division was directed by the Traffic Commission to prepare a detailed traffic
engineering report and analysis and review traffic calming options along the corridor. Traffic
calming is the process of reducing vehicle speeds through the use of both passive devices, such as
signs and striping, and physical devices such as changes in road elevation or path. There are a
number of ways to address traffic speeds. The type, design and placement of traffic calming
devices depend upon the road classification, desired traffic speed and types of traffic issues along
the corridor.
City Traffic Commission Meeting
November 5,2020
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There are various traffic calming measures that can reduce the flow and speed of traffic on a street.
Some of these are:
1) Traffic Striping: Roadway striping can be implemented as an option that is a low-cost
alternative to vertical/horizontal traffic calming measures. This includes a white stripe
painted along both sides of the travel way to give the driver a perception of a narrower
road. Changing the striping to narrow travel lanes effectively slows speeds by changing
the travel environment.Narrower lanes create"friction"and thereby cause Drivers to travel
at a slower pace. This has been used in the City of Rosemead as well as neighboring Cities.
This traffic calming measure is considered to be less costly with minor impacts to
neighborhoods.
These have:
✓ Less impacts to emergency services
✓ Is less costly
✓ Greater flexibility (can be installed or removed easily)
✓ No impact to drainage
✓ Can provide parking lanes
✓ Found to reduce speeds from 1 mph to 7 mph
✓ Can be quickly implemented
2) Signage and Pavement Legends: Signs alert the Driver to their speed, such as larger speed
limit signs or a speed feedback sign. Although too many signs can have an opposite effect
on traffic. Therefore, usage of signs should be subject to careful consideration and
compliance with local and regional standards. Speed and stop ahead legends alert the
drivers of a change in traffic conditions. Speed limit signs and striped speed limit pavement
"messages," either used separately or as a combination, are one of the most cost-effective
measures in increasing awareness of motorists traveling through a neighborhood street.
These two devices do not have glaring negative impacts as far as air quality, emergency
response time, maintenance, and liability exposure.
Traffic Commission and Council approvals are required for the installation of any traffic calming
device(s).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that traffic calming
measures be installed along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard to
reduce the speed of vehicles traveling down Burton Avenue. Please refer to Figure 2,Figure 3, and
Figure 4 in the attached report for a visual demonstration of the proposed conditions.
Below are the recommendations:
1. Install Side Stripes on each side of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona
Boulevard.
City Traffic Commission Meeting
November 5,2020
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2. Install a solid double Yellow centerline with Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs) on both
sides of the solid double Yellow centerline along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue
and Ramona Boulevard.
3. Install midblock speed limit (R2-1) signs in both directions of travel (north/south) along
the east/west side of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.The
segment along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard is
approximately 3,300-feet long.
• Install speed limit (R2-1) sign on the eastside of Burton Avenue approximately
1,650-feet from Garvey Avenue.
• Install speed limit (R2-1) sign on the westside of Burton Avenue approximately
1,650-feet from Ramona Boulevard.
Prepared by:
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Jana Robbins, Contract Traffic Engineering Division
Attachments:
A. Traffic Calming Report
B. September 3, 2020 Staff Report
C. September 3, 2020 Draft Minutes
D. Courtesy Notice to Residents (135 were mailed)
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TRANSTECII
TO: Chris Daste, Director of Public Works
FROM: Traffic Engineering,Transtech Engineers, Inc.
DATE: October 19, 2020
SUBJECT: Traffic Calming on Burton Avenue Between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Staff has received a request from a resident who lives on Burton Avenue about speeding vehicles along
the corridor of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. The resident reported
that there appears to be speeding and vehicles are narrowly missing other vehicles exiting their driveways.
The resident requested for the City to review placement of speed humps at each end of the street and
review traffic safety along the corridor.
Burton Avenue is approximately .65 miles long and is considered a residential street approximately 35
feet wide with 1 travel lane in each direction and parking allowed on both sides of the street. There are
posted 25 mph signs north of Garvey Avenue for northbound traffic and south of Ramona Boulevard for
southbound traffic. In October of 2010, a Draft Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) was
brought before the Traffic Commission for discussion and review. In this toolbox Speed Humps were not
a recommended measure for the City to consider due to noise as vehicles go over the speed humps,
drainage issues and delay to emergency response times. It was not found that this (NTMP) ever went
before Council for approval.
The Traffic Commission directed staff to propose traffic calming measures on the segment of Burton
Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. It is important to note that at this time the City
of Rosemead does not have a speed hump policy in place.
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TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES—BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Burton Avenue-Within the City of Rosemead, Burton Avenue runs north/south and is considered a Local
Road per the City's General Plan with a posted speed limit of 25 MPH. Burton Avenue carries one lane in
each direction and no marked centerline. Burton Avenue primarily runs through a single family residential
and an area of light manufacturing land use at each end. Parking along both the eastside and westside of
Burton Avenue is prohibited on Thursdays from 6 AM to 10 AM due to street sweeping.
Garvey Avenue-Within the City of Rosemead, Garvey Avenue runs east/west and is considered a Minor
Arterial per the City's General Plan with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH.Garvey Avenue is approximately
73-feet wide with two lanes in each direction separated by a median.This segment of Garvey Avenue runs
through a mix use of light manufacturing. Parking along the northside and southside of Garvey Avenue is
restricted to 2-hour parking from 7AM to 6PM and no parking on Tuesdays-Fridays from 2AM to 6AM
due to street sweeping.
Ramona Boulevard-Within the City of Rosemead, Ramona Boulevard runs east/west and is considered a
Major Collector Road per the City's General Plan with a posted speed limit of 30 MPH. Ramona Boulevard
is approximately 30-feet wide with one lane in each direction separated by a marked yellow centerline.
This segment of Ramona Boulevard primarily runs through single family residential land use. Parking along
the northside of Ramona Boulevard is prohibited by R 26(S) (CA) signage starting No Stopping Anytime.
Parking along the southside of Ramona Boulevard is prohibited on Thursdays from 6AM to 10AM due to
street sweeping.
TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AND STRATEGIES:
Traffic calming is the process of reducing vehicle speeds through the use of both passive devices, such as
signs and striping, and physical devices such as changes in road elevation or path.There are a number of
ways to address traffic speeds. The type, design and placement of traffic calming devices depend upon
the road classification, desired traffic speed and types of traffic issues along the corridor.
A single traffic calming device placed along a long stretch of road will be marginally effective at slowing
down speed at that isolated location. Implementation of a series of traffic calming devices that work
together will effectively slow down traffic speeds along the length of the corridor.There are various traffic
calming measures that can reduce the flow and speed of traffic on a street. Some of these are:
1) Traffic Striping: Roadway striping can be implemented as an option that is a low-cost alternative to
vertical/horizontal traffic calming measures. This includes a white stripe painted along both sides of
the travel way to give the driver a perception of a narrower road. Changing the striping to narrow
travel lanes effectively slows speeds by changing the travel environment. Narrower lanes create
"friction" and thereby cause Drivers to travel at a slower pace. This has been used in the City of
Rosemead as well as neighboring Cities. This traffic calming measure is considered to be less costly
with minor impacts to neighborhoods.
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TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES—BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
These have:
• Less impacts to emergency services
• Less costly
• Greater flexibility(can be installed or removed easily)
• No impact to drainage
• Can provide parking lanes
• Found to reduce speeds from 1 mph to 7 mph
• Can be quickly implemented
2) Signage and Pavement Legends: Signs alert the Driver to their speed, such as larger speed limit signs
or a speed feedback sign. Although too many signs can have an opposite effect on traffic.Therefore,
usage of signs should be subject to careful consideration and compliance with local and regional
standards.Speed and stop ahead legends alert the drivers of a change in traffic conditions.Speed limit
signs and striped speed limit pavement "messages," either used separately or as a combination, are
one of the most cost-effective measures in increasing awareness of motorists traveling through a
neighborhood street. These two devices do not have glaring negative impacts as far as air quality,
emergency response time, maintenance, and liability exposure.
Traffic Commission and Council approvals are required for the installation of any traffic calming device(s).
RECOMMENDATIONS
After a thorough review of existing field conditions, it was determined that traffic calming measures be
installed along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard to reduce the speed of
vehicles traveling down Burton Avenue. Please refer to Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 for a visual
demonstration of the proposed conditions.
1. Install Side Stripes on each side of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona
Boulevard.
2. Install a normal Broken Yellow centerline along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and
Ramona Boulevard, per CAMUTCD Section 36.01.
3. Install midblock speed limit (R2-1) signs in both directions of travel (north/south) along the
east/west side of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard. The segment
along Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard is approximately 3,300-
feet long.
• Install speed limit(R2-1)sign on the eastside of Burton Avenue approximately 1,650-feet from
Garvey Avenue.
• Install speed limit (R2-1) sign on the westside of Burton Avenue approximately 1,650-feet
from Ramona Boulevard.
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TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES—BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
Figure 2. Proposed Side Stripes along Burton Avenue
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TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS DASTE,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: SEPTEMBER 03,2020
SUBJECT: RESIDENT REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ALONG BURTON AVENUE
BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
SUMMARY
Staff has received a request from a resident who lives on Burton Avenue about speeding vehicles along the
corridor of Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Romana Boulevard. The resident reported that
there appears to be speeding and vehicles are narrowly missing other vehicles exiting their driveways. The
resident requested for the City to review placement of speed humps at each end of the street and review
traffic safety along the corridor.
Burton Avenue is approximately.65 miles long and is considered a residential street approximately 35 feet
wide with 1 travel lane in each direction and parking allowed on both sides of the street. There are posted
25 mph signs north of Garvey Avenue for northbound traffic and south of Ramona Boulevard for
southbound traffic. In October of 2010, a Draft Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) was
brought before the Traffic Commission for discussion and review. In this toolbox Speed Humps were not
a recommended measure for the City to consider due to noise as vehicles go over the speed humps,drainage
issues and delay to emergency response times.It was not found that this(NTMP)ever went before Council
for approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission:
1. Deny the residents request
2. Provide further direction to staff as follows:
a. To conduct a traffic review of the corridor and potential traffic calming measures
Prepared by:
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Chris Daste
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
A. Project Location Maps
B. Email Request Submitted to the City
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From: Christopher Daste
Sent: Monday,August 24, 2020 9:10 AM
To: Jeff Che
Cc: Silvia LLamas
Subject: Re:Traffic Commission Request: 3400 block of Burton Avenue
Jeff-
Your letter will be on the Agenda for the Thursday, September 3 Traffic Commission Meeting.The meeting will likely be
a "Zoom"type meeting.The Commission will discuss and give direction to staff. Staff will then fulfill the direction of the
Commission. Bring the results back to the Commission for discussion/direction.The direction is then taken to the City
Council for final direction/implementation.When the Agenda is set-Silvia will forward you a copy via email.
Take care!
Chris
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2020, at 2:13 PM,Jeff Che
Dear Mr. Daste,
I wanted to kindly followup with my last email request for traffic calming measures on our street. After
speaking with a majority of my neighbors on Burton Avenue,we all agree that a speed hump is
desperately needed to induce traffic calming behaviors. We believe that our street meets the criteria
for installation of speed humps:
• The two-lane street must be mainly residential or else have a park or school on the street.
• The residential street(or the part being considered) must be at least 750 feet long with no four-
way intersections.
• There can be no other traffic control devices on the street segment such as four-way stop signs,
traffic signals, etc.
• The speed limit must be 30 miles per hour or less.
• Speeding of 5 miles per hour or higher over the speed limit occurs on the street.
Additionally, my neighbors and I are willing to provide alternative support for this initiative by signing a
petition, participating in a ballot for the measure, funding the project ourselves either through
increasing our property taxes or by giving in way of donations. Please shed some light on we can help
further.
Thank you,
Jeff Che
On Wed,Aug 12, 2020 at 11:01 AM Jeff Che
Dear Mr. Christopher Daste,
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I'm thankful for the opportunity to submit my traffic commission request for a potential installation of
speed bumps on my street, Burton Avenue.The reason for a need for speed bumps, is a large majority
of vehicles driving down this street do not obey the speed limit of 25 MPH, as far as my fellow residents
and I can discern,these vehicles drive more than 50 MPH, and some drive recklessly by peeling out
their tires and accelerating at an uncontrollable speed when taking off.There have also been many
°I incidents of drivers speeding down the street aggressively honking at resident drivers merely trying to
leave their driveway not to mention the near misses and accidents that have occurred from it.After
speaking with my neighbors, we strongly feel speed bumps placed strategically, 200 feet from the
entrance and end of the street, a quarter-mile and half-mile in,would be the most effective means of
preventing cars from needlessly speeding through our street.
We are a purely residential street, meaning we have many young families with children that like to play
out on the front lawn,or go for a leisurely stroll down the street in the day and night time,there are
also young professionals that continue to keep fit while the gyms and some trails are closed due to the
pandemic crisis by jogging or biking down the street. Many residents here also walk their pet dogs just
at the break of sunset while enjoying views of the San Gabriel mountains on the horizon. There are
only 3 small businesses at the ends of the street, and I believe they belong to the adjoining streets. The
length of our street is just a few feet short of a mile. There is only one sign indicating the speed limit of
25 located on Burton Avenue, and a "25" painted in white on the asphalt at the address on
the right lane only when facing Garvey Avenue and two more up the middle of the street painted on
the opposite facing lanes directly from each other, I should also mention all three are fading in visibility
as well. Talking with my fellow neighbors, many of them express the same unnerving and unsettling
sentiment toward speeding drivers and the blatant disregard for human life that they exhibit when
they race down our street.
Please let me know how I and my fellow neighbors can further support the Traffic Commission toward
the request for the speed bumps. I will be following up with you in a few days with a phone call. Thank
you.
Best regards,
Jeff Che
Rosmead CA 91770
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ATTACHMENT C
Minutes of the
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
September 3,2020
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chair Masuda at 7:06 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Lim
INVOCATION: Commissioner Ly
PRESENT: Chair Masuda,Vice Chair Quintanilla, Commissioner Escobar, Commissioner Lim and Commissioner Ly
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Chris Daste,Transtech Traffic Engineer Jana Robbins and Administrative
Analyst Silvia Llamas
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESIDENT REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ALONG BURTON AVENUE BETWEEN GARVEY AVENUE
AND RAMONA BOULEVARD
Comment was received via email from Jeff Che, resident at Burton Avenue didn't agree with staffs recommendation
for not installing speed humps and proposed speed cushions that are either speed humps or speed tables,that include
wheel cutouts to allow large vehicles to pass unaffected,while reducing passenger car speeds and they can be offset
to allow unimpeded passage by emergency vehicles and are typically used on key emergency response routes.Other
traffic calming measures that he suggested to be considered are vehicle activated signs and polymer cement overlays
that change the texture on a small section of the asphalt, along with occasional law enforcement.
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description of the item; along with recommending that the Traffic
Commission deny the residents request and provide further direction to staff to conduct a traffic review of the corridor
and potential traffic calming measures.
Commissioner Ly commented that he is familiar with the street and with an increase in drivers, there has been an
increase with vehicles speeding along Burton Avenue and its adjacent streets and would like to see what they can do
to help resolve the traffic issues along those areas.
Commissioner Lim asked if staff can replace the faded traffic signs.
Vice Chair Quintanilla suggested starting with similar traffic measures that were used on Muscatel Avenue and Ivar
Avenue, along with having law enforcement monitor the area.
Commissioner Escobar asked if there has been similar request submitted in the past.
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Staff responded that they weren't aware of any other issues or request.
Chair Masuda agrees with Vice Chair Quintanilla's suggestion,along with adding double lines in the center of the street
with reflectors.
Staff summarized the Traffic Commissions recommendation which are replacing the faded signs, installing edge line
markings like the ones used on Ivar Avenue and double lines in the middle of the street with reflectors like the ones
used on Muscatel Avenue between Mission Drive and Grand Avenue.
Traffic Engineer,Jana Robbins, suggested doing a speed survey before the traffic measure are implemented and one
after to see if it slowed the speeding down.
Commissioner Lim suggested adopting a policy or guidelines for Traffic Calming Measures.
Chair Masuda agreed with Commissioner Lim and recommended updating the Traffic Calming Toolbox Measures and
create a policy.
Staff recommended putting the Traffic Calming Toolbox Measure Policy on next month's agenda for further discussion.
Commissioner Lim motioned, seconded by Vice Chair Quintanilla to approve staffs recommendation and deny the
residents request,along with conducting a traffic review of the corridor and potential calming measures. Votes resulted
in:
Yes: Escobar, Lim, Ly,Masuda and Quintanilla
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. RESIDENT REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONS ON LOFTUS DRIVE BETWEEN TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD AND BALDWIN AVENUE
Staff gave the Traffic Commissioners a brief description of the item; along with recommending asking that the police
department for spot enforce of this location for trucks and speeding and conduct a traffic review of this location.
Vice Chair Quintanilla mentioned that half the street belongs to El Monte, along with there being a sign that says No
Trucks.
Jana Robbins, Traffic Engineer agreed with being a No Truck sign.
Commissioner Lim mentioned that truck drivers may be using a GPS system that may be routing them to use those
streets.
Jana Robbin, Traffic Engineer responded that she doesn't know if that is what is occurring.
Chair Masuda visited the location and observed that the placement of the signs can be improved to areas where truck
drivers can see them sooner.
Vice Chair Quintanilla motioned, seconded by Commissioner Ly to approve staffs recommendation to ask the police
department for spot enforcement of the for trucks and speeding, along with conducting a traffic review of the area.
Votes resulted in:
Yes: Escobar, Lim, Ly, Masuda and Quintanilla
No: None
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Abstain: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF REPORT
NONE
5. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Vice Chair Quintanilla asked for an update on the Olney Street on-ramp street closure.
Staff informed the Commissioners that the partial closure of Olney Street will be taken to the next Council meeting for
approval.
Chair Masuda asked if the bicycle master plan can be added onto a future agenda for future discussion and
improvements. Mr. Masuda also asked if staff can investigate a hit and run accident that may have occurred on
Hellman Avenue near Dorothy Street that may have been caused to speeding.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2020 at 7:00
p.m., in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
Howard Masuda
Chair
ATTEST:
Chris Daste
Director of Public Works
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Traffic Commission Courtesy Notification
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday,November 5, 2020, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard,the Rosemead Traffic Commission will hold a public meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of reviewing the
Traffic Conditions at Burton Avenue between Garvey Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.
To adhere to the Los Angeles County Health Officer's,updated June 11,2020,Revised Safer at Home Order,this meeting will be held via
teleconference and the public will have access to observe the meeting telephonically by calling 1 (267)866-0999,Code ID: 6163-10-9205
or visit www.cityofrosemead.org to watch online.Please note that, in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 and
N-35-20,there will not be a physical location from which the public may attend.
You are being notified of this meeting because your property is within proximity to the location. We encourage your comments regarding
traffic safety in this area. Citizens' wishing to comment may do so by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at
publiccommenta,,cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. Please identify the topic you wish to comment in your email's subject line. All comments
are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. Written comments must be addressed to:
City of Rosemead
Public Works Department
8838 E.Valley Boulevard
Rosemead,California 91770
Attention: Mr.Chris Daste,Director of Public Works
Again, only comments received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,November 5, 2020,will be accepted. We appreciate your concern for traffic
safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact the Director of Public Works, Chris
Daste at 626-569-2158.
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