01-21-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 04 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES AS WELL AS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RED CURB INSTALLATION FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 2019 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING11/16/2020
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
DATE: January 21, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES AS WELL
AS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RED CURB INSTALLATION FROM THE
DECEMBER 10, 2019 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Committee recommendations from the December
10, 2019 Traffic Committee Meeting for the following items:
1. Line of Sight Review at 2027 E. Garvey Avenue
Request: A resident requested red curb on either side of their driveway to deter vehicles from
encroaching and blocking access to their driveway.
Review Standard:
• Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle
Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgment, red curb is recommended.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to paint 4-feet of red curb on both
sides of the driveway approach.
2. Traffic Review of Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
Request: A resident requested for an all -way stop control at the intersection of Pima Avenue and Vine
Avenue as well as a review of speeding concerns along Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Lark
Ellen Avenue.
Review Standard:
• The placement of stop signs is dictated by engineering judgment and based on the
guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC. CAMUTCD Section 213.07 describes
applications, warrants, and placement of STOP signs (RI-1). Based on these guidelines the
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placement of an all -way stop control at the requested location was not warranted and did not
meet the criteria for all -way stop installation.
Line of sight analysis was conducted at the requested intersection. Per AASHTO Table 3-1
(A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets) for a roadway with a posted speed
of 35 MPH, the clear sight distance needed is 250 feet. Based on stopping sight distance
triangle analysis completed on Pima Avenue and Vine Avenue, red curb is recommended to
increase visibility.
Installation of larger dimensioned signage are recommended as treatments to increase the
motorist's awareness and other driver conditions by highlighting various areas of the
roadway. All sign dimensions should comply with the dimensions specified in the
CAMUTCD Table 2B-1 Regulatory Sign and Plaque Sizes. Posted speed signs and adjacent
speed limit pavement legends are recommended to alert motorists of the speed limit.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to (1) repaint all existing red curbs
at the corners of the Pima Avenue and Vine Avenue intersection and paint an additional 5-feet of red
curb for the northwest corner; and, (2) add W44p "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" plaque for the
northbound and southbound traffic under the existing stop signs; and, (3) install 30"x36" 35 MPH speed
limit signs for eastbound and westbound travelers, midblock, approaching the intersection of Vine
Avenue and Pima Avenue; and, (4) install 35" pavement legends for eastbound and westbound travelers
adjacent to the new speed limit signs; and, (5) work with West Covina Police Department to do random
spot speed enforcement.
3. Red Curb at the Foothill Transit Bus Stop (Azusa Avenue and Cameron Avenue)
Request: The Safety Compliance Coordinator for Foothill Transit requested for the City to review the
curb markings at the bus stop located on the west side of Azusa Avenue south of Cameron Avenue due
to vehicles parking too close to the bus stop making it difficult for buses to enter or exit the stop as well
as for passengers to enter or exit the bus. All other bus stops located at the subject intersection have
existing red curb.
Review Standard:
• Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment, the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle
Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgment and conditions of the other bus stop locations,
red curb is recommended.
Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommends to Paint 120-feet of red curb on the
west side of S. Azusa Avenue south of E. Cameron Avenue in front of the bus stop.
DISCUSSION:
Please refer to Attachment No. 1 — December 10, 2019 Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes for additional
detail.
Prepared by: Jana Robbins, Project Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the approved CIP Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 under the Measure M funding source for
project number 19027 and fund number 235, relating to Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, the cost to
implement the recommended items will come from this budget. The recommended items will increase
bicycle, pedestrian, and motorist safety.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
CITY OF WEST COVINA
Traffic Committee Regular Meeting
MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 10, 2019
Meeting Name: Traffic Committee Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Covina City Hall, Planning Conference Room
Attendees: City Staff: Sergeant Brian Daniels (Police Department Traffic Committee Representative), Officer Abel
Hernandez (Police Department Traffic Committee Representative, Michael Ackerman (Contract City
Engineer), Jana Robbins (Contract Traffic Engineering/Planning), Melissa Demirci (Contract Traffic
Engineering/Planning)
Residents: None
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM
2. Summary of Previous Traffic Committee Items approved at the November 12, 2019 Traffic Committee
Meeting:
i. Red curb installation on Azusa Avenue at Stuart Avenue for Increased line of sight.
ii. Red curb installation on Puente Avenue at Myrtlewood Avenue for increased line of sight.
iii. Red curb and center line installation at the turning curve of Morris Avenue and Palm Drive for increased
line of sight.
iv. Red curb installation in either side of the driveway approach for 509 S Barranca Avenue to deter vehicles
from blocking and encroaching the driveway access.
3. New Traffic Committee Items Presented at the December 10, 2019 Traffic Committee Meeting:
Line of Sight Review at 2027 E Garvey Avenue
Request: A resident requested red curb on either side of their driveway to deter vehicles from
encroaching and blocking access to their driveway.
Review Standard:
• Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment,
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle
Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgement red curb is recommended.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) paint 4-feet of red curb on both
sides of the driveway approach.
Traffic Review of Vine Avenue between Valinda Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue
Request: A resident requested for an all -way stop control at the intersection of Pima Avenue
and Vine Avenue as well as a review of speeding concerns along Vine Avenue between Valinda
Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue.
Review Standard:
• The placement of stop signs is dictated by engineering judgment and based on the
guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC. CAMUTCD Section 26.07 describes
applications, warrants, and placement of STOP signs (111-1). Based on these guidelines
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the placement of an all -way stop control at the request location was not warranted and
did not meet the criteria for all -way stop installation.
• Line of sight analysis was conducted at the request intersection. Per AASHTO Table 3-1
(A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets) for a roadway with a posted
speed of 35 MPH the clear sight distance needed is 250 feet. Based on stopping sight
distance triangle analysis completed on Pima Avenue and Vine Avenue red curb is
recommended to increase visibility.
• Installation of larger dimensioned signage are recommended as treatments to increase
the motorist's awareness and other driver conditions by highlighting various areas of
the roadway. All sign dimensions should comply with the dimensions specified in the
CAMUTCD Table 213-1 Regulatory Sign and Plaque Sizes. Posted speed signs and adjacent
speed limit pavement legends are recommended to alert motorists of the speed limit.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Repaint all existing red curbs at
the corners of the Pima Avenue and Vine Avenue intersection and paint an additional 5-feet of
red curb for the northwest corner; and, (2) Add W4-4p "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" plaque for
the northbound and southbound traffic under the existing stop signs; and, (3) Install 30"x36" 35
MPH speed limit signs for eastbound and westbound travelers, midblock, approaching the
intersection of Vine Avenue and Pima Avenue; and, (4) Install "35" pavement legends for
eastbound and westbound travelers adjacent to the new speed limit signs; and, (5) Work with
West Covina Police Department to do random spot speed enforcement.
iii. Red Curb at the Foothill Transit Bus Stop (Azusa Avenue and Cameron Avenue)
Request: The Safety Compliance Coordinator for Foothill Transit requested for the City to review
the curb markings at the bus stop located on the west side of Azusa Avenue south of Cameron
Avenue due to vehicles parking too close to the bus stop making it difficult for buses to enter or
exit the stop as well as for passengers to enter or exit the bus. All other bus stops located at the
subject intersection have existing red curb.
Review Standard:
• Curb marking recommendations are based on a combination of engineering judgment,
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (CAMUTCD), and the California Vehicle
Code (CVC). Based on engineering judgement and conditions of the other bus stop
locations red curb is recommended.
Recommendation: Committee unanimously recommends to (1) Paint 120-feet of red curb on the
west side of S Azusa Avenue south of E Cameron Avenue in front of the bus stop.
4. Audience Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None.
S. Committee Member Comments on Items Not on Agenda: None.
6. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 3:17pm.
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