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10/19/2021 - ITEM 3 - CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTSAGENDA ITEM NO.3 AGENDA STAFF REPORT City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager DATE: October 19, 2021 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Carmany City Manager SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM THE MAY 11, 2021, JUNE 8, 2021, JULY 13, 2021, AND AUGUST 10, 2021 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Traffic Committee Meeting recommendations listed below of various traffic engineering improvements citywide from the following Traffic Committee Meetings held on May 11, 2021, June 8, 2021, July 13, 2021, and August 10, 2021. The below items were unanimously approved and recommended for installation by the West Covina Traffic Committee for City Council final approval and consideration. May 11, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council Consideration: TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG HOLLENBECK STREET AT RIO VERDE DRIVE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic conditions for the intersection of Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive to evaluate a resident request for all -way stop control at the intersection. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: a review of the existing roadway conditions, line of sight at the intersection, 5 years of collision history, peak hour traffic counts as well as a review of the speed sample obtained from the 2017 Citywide Speed Survey. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that additional traffic safety measures are recommended to be installed at the intersection of Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive. As a part of this study, a review of the intersection of Hollenbeck Street at Rio Verde Drive was conducted. Based on the analysis and field review conducted, it was determined that the intersections did not meet the warrants for the installation of All -Way STOP control. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Install double -sided 36"x36" School Crossing S1-1 sign with 24"xl2" Downward Facing Arrow W 16-7P plaque at the uncontrolled marked school crosswalk for NB, SB approaches next to the crosswalk. The existing non -conforming Pedestrian signs should be replaced. CAMUTCD Section 7B.12. ii. Install School Crossing AHEAD Warning Sign (Sl-1) (36"x36") and Ahead Signage (W 16-9P) (24"xl2") approaching the uncontrolled crosswalk NB and SB approaches. iii. Install ladder crosswalks in yellow high visibility paint for the east, west, and south legs. The spacing of the lines should be striped to avoid vehicle wheel path. iv. Installation of Rl-5 "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the south and north leg at the uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches approximately 20-feet to 60-feet from the crosswalk. CAMUTCD Section 7B.12: For uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel, advance yield lines (see Section 3B.16) may be used with the `Yield Here to Pedestrians' signs (RI-5 or Rl-5a). v. Install Retroreflective strip on the sign post to draw attention to the PEDESTRIAN WARNING signs during the nighttime conditions. CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Neon green/yellow would be used for warning sign supports. 2. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT 2328 MERCED AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request for the removal of red curb located in front of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) located at 2328 Merced Avenue to review the traffic conditions. As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: A review of existing conditions, Average Daily Traffic data, and 5-years of collision data were used as part of this red curb removal review. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the red curb located along the south side of West Merced Avenue in front of the VFW facility be reduced. This will allow the VFW facility to utilize the curb by designating it as an area for pick up and drop off of passengers. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Remove approximately 100-feet of red curb from the south side of West Merced Avenue, per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. ii. There is approximately 140-feet of existing red curb located along the south side of West Merced Avenue, directly in front of the VFW facility. The removal of approximately 100-feet would leave approximately 20-feet of red curb at the either side of the curb adjacent to each of the VFW driveways. iii. The removal of approximately 100-feet of red curb will provide approximately 100-feet of available curb space (4 vehicles to park) to park along the south side of West Merced Avenue. 3. DISCUSSION AND TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG AZUSA AVENUE SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE NORTH a. Request/Background: The City received a request to review the northbound right turn lane on Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue. This item was first presented to the Traffic Committee for discussion during the May 8, 2021 Meeting, and brought back with recommendations to the August 10, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting. Please see the August 10, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting, Item 5, for a list of the recommendations. June 8, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council Consideration: 1. LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW ROWLAND AVENUE AT LEAF AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review line of sight conditions at the intersection of Rowland Avenue and Leaf Avenue. The review included evaluating installation of red curb based on the line of sight analysis to deter vehicles from parking and blocking the view and to increase visibility for vehicles making turns out of the intersection. As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions, approximately six years of collision history, and a line of sight analysis was completed. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that additional red curb should be installed along the northeast and northwest curb of the Rowland Avenue and Leaf Avenue intersection to prevent vehicles from parking at the corner and blocking the view. The additional red curb will improve the line of sight for vehicles exiting Leaf Avenue onto Rowland Avenue. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Install approximately 21-feet of red curb along the north side of Rowland Avenue beginning at end of curve at Rowland Avenue and Leaf Avenue. The additional red curb will improve line -of -sight for turning vehicles and will prevent vehicles from parking too close to Leaf Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 313.23. This will remove approximately one parking space along the north side of Rowland Avenue, west of Leaf Avenue. ii. Install approximately 10-feet of red curb and connect to the existing 75-feet of red curb for a total 85-feet of red curb per CAMUTCD 313.23 iii. This will still allow 28 feet of parking for the resident along the north side of Rowland Avenue, east of Leaf Avenue. 2. STOP SIGN TRAFFIC REVIEW AT SIX INTERSECTION LOCATIONS IN THE CITY a. Request: At the request of the City of West Covina and various resident requests, Traffic Engineering staff reviewed the traffic conditions at six existing stop controlled intersections within the City to promote visibility and recommend upgrades to improve the overall traffic conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. As part of the traffic review the following items were analyzed at each of the six locations: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, peak hour traffic counts for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as field observation of the intersections and vehicular/pedestrian behavior at the STOP signs. The six locations evaluated are listed below: 1. Location 1: Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue 2. Location 2: Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 3. Location 3: Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 4. Location 4: Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 5. Location 5: Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue 6. Location 6: Cortez Street and Citrus Street b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, various upgrades at each of the six location include a mix of oversized signage, ahead warning signage, red curb, repainting of limit lines, and stopping flashing stop signs (where warranted based on collision history and traffic counts), as well as trimming of any over -grown trees and bushes located in the public right of way that may be blocking the intersection were recommended. A list of the detailed recommendation per each intersection is listed below. These recommendations were unanimously recommended by the Traffic Committee. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items for each of the six locations as listed below. i. Location 1: Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue: 1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Maplegrove Street and Lark Ellen Avenue does not meet the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs for all -way stop travel. However, it is recommended that the existing STOP Signs be replaced with oversized (36"06") STOP signs for all directions for east/west-bound travel along Maplegrove Street as well as north/south-bound travel along Lark Ellen Avenue, to improve visibility of the STOP signs for drivers. CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 213-1. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (RI-3) under each of the STOP signs. 2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 3. Install a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Sign for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 250 feet from Maplegrove Street per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36. 4. Stop Ahead Pavement Legends: Install stop ahead pavement legends for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 250 feet from Maplegrove Street per CAMUTCD Section 3B.20. 5. Install 10 feet of red curb on the approach side of each STOP sign (SB, EB and WB) to improve visibility for approaching vehicles to see the STOP sign per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. ii. Location 2: Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -Powered LED flashing Stop Signs (RI-1) (36"06") for all directions for east/west-bound travel along Fairgrove Avenue as well as north/south-bound travel along Lark Ellen Avenue, to bring attention and improve visibility of stop signs for drivers. (Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 213.03 Table 213-1. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (RI-3) under each of the STOP signs. 2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 3. Replacement and Installation of Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Signs along the north side of Fairgrove Avenue approximately 200-feet west of Lark Ellen Avenue as well as along the east side of Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 500-feet south of Fairgrove Avenue, as per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36. 4. Installation of white crosswalks with white ladder striping at the intersection of Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue, as per CAMUTCD section 3B.20-23. 5. Installation of 10' feet of red curb on the approach side of each STOP sign for approaching vehicles to see the STOP sign (NB, SB, EB and WB), as per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. 6. Installation of ADA Compliant Truncated Domes on the northeast and southeast corners of the crosswalk of Fairgrove Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue. iii. Location 3: Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Merced Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -Powered LED flashing Stop Signs (Rl-1) (36"06") for all directions east/west-bound travel along Merced Avenue as well as north/south-bound travel along Lark Ellen Avenue. This measure will increase visibility of the stop signs for drivers (Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 213-1. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (RI-3) under each of the STOP signs. 2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 3. Install a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Sign along the north side of Merced Avenue approximately 450-feet east of Lark Ellen Avenue for westbound traffic along Merced Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36. 4. Install ladder crosswalks in yellow high visibility paint for all existing crosswalks at the intersection per CAMUTCD section 3B.20-23 on Pavement and Curb Markings. The spacing of the lines should be striped to avoid vehicle wheel path. iv. Location 4: Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue 1. The intersection of Vine Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue meets the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with Solar -Powered LED flashing Stop Signs (RI-1) (36"06") for all directions for east/west-bound travel along Vine Avenue as we as north/south-bound travel along Lark Ellen Avenue to call attention and improve visibility of stop signs for drivers (Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD section 2A.07 on Retroreflectivity and Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 2B-1. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (RI-3) under each of the STOP signs. 2. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 3. Remove the existing Stop Ahead (W3-1) sign along the eastside of Lark Ellen Avenue approximately 300-feet south of Vine Avenue and replace with a Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Sign for northbound traffic along Lark Ellen Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36. 4. Install ladder crosswalks in white high visibility paint for all existing crosswalks at the intersection per CAMUTCD section 3B.20-23 on Pavement and Curb Markings. The spacing of the lines should be striped to avoid vehicle wheel path. 5. Install 10' feet of red curb on the approach side to the eastbound and westbound STOP sign for increased visibility of the STOP signs. CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. v. Location 5: Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue 1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue does meet the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with solar -powered LED flashing STOP (RI-1) signs (36" x 36") for all directions for east/west-bound travel along Walnut Creek Parkway and north/south-bound travel along Glendora Avenue. This aims to call attention and improve visibility of STOP signs for drivers. (Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD Section 2A.07 On Retroreflectivity And Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 2B-1. 2. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 3. Replacement and install Highly Reflective Neon Yellow Advance Stop Ahead (W3-1) Signs for all directions approaching the all way STOP intersection. 4. Install white crosswalks with white ladder striping for all existing crosswalk legs at the intersection of Walnut Creek Parkway and Glendora Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 3B.20-23 On Pavement And Curb Markings. vi. Location 6: Cortez Street and Citrus Street 1. Based on the analysis and study completed, the intersection of Citrus Street and Cortez Street does meet the criteria for installation of flashing stop signs per the CAMUTCD, City's criteria and based on collision history, field review, traffic counts, and engineering judgment. It is recommended to remove and replace the existing Stop Signs and replace them with solar -powered led flashing STOP (RI-1) signs (36" x 36") for east/west-bound travel along Cortez Street and for north/ south -bound travel along Citrus Street. This aims to call attention and improve visibility of STOP signs for drivers. (Per 2014 Federal Highway Administration's CAMUTCD Section 2A.07 On Retroreflectivity And Illumination) CAMUTCD Section 2B.03 Table 213-1.) 2. Install 4-Way Supplemental Plaques (R1-3) under each of the STOP signs. 3. Install Red Retroreflective strip on all STOP sign poles/posts to draw attention to the signs during the nighttime conditions (for all directions). Per CAMUTCD 2A.21: "A retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. Red color strips should be used for STOP sign supports. 4. Remove and replace the existing STOP ahead with a new highly reflective neon yellow advance STOP ahead (W3-1) sign per CAMUTCD section 2C.36 approaching the intersection on Cortez Street for eastbound traffic and approaching the intersection on Citrus Street for northbound traffic. 5. Install white crosswalks with white ladder striping for all existing crosswalk legs at the intersection of Cortez Street at Citrus Street. (Per CAMUTCD Section 313.20-23 On Pavement And Curb Markings). 6. Install approximately 10' of red curb for the eastbound STOP sign along the north side of Cortez Street. Install approximately 10' of red curb for the westbound STOP sign along the south side of Cortez Street (CAMUTCD Section 3B.19). 7. Install ADA compliant truncated domes on the northwest and southwest corners of the crosswalk of Cortez Street at Citrus Street. July 13, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council Consideration: LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW FOR THE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY AT SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic and parking conditions along Francisquito Avenue for the exit driveway located at South Hills Academy east of Glenview Road. The traffic review evaluated the line of sight for vehicles exiting South Hills Academy and turning right onto Francisquito Avenue to determine if additional red curb should be installed due to parked vehicles close to the driveway. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, and line of sight analysis at the driveway exit. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment the traffic study concluded that the line of sight would improve for exiting vehicles from the South Hills Academy driveway with the addition of some red curb adjacent to the school driveway on Francisquito Avenue. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Red Curb Installation: Installation of 6 feet of red curb on the west side of the exit driveway per CAMUTCD Section 313.19. There is approximately 135 feet of regular curb west of the exit driveway. This will improve the line of sight for exiting vehicles onto Francisquito Avenue. 2. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG ROWLAND AVENUE BETWEEN VINCENT AVENUE AND LARK ELLEN AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina has received a resident request to review traffic calming options along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue. The resident reported that vehicles may be using this segment of Rowland Avenue as a cut through route to avoid the heavy traffic on the I-10 freeway. As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, 24-hour ADT traffic counts, and output from a 24-hour radar speed survey was analyzed. The traffic review also included an analysis of the existing uncontrolled crosswalks at Sunset Avenue and Rowland Avenue and at Hartley Street and Rowland Avenue. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that additional traffic calming measures is recommended to be installed along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items, along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue: i. 35 mph Pavement Legend: Install "35" Pavement Legend for both directions of traffic (cast/west) along the (north/south) side of Rowland Avenue opposite the existing speed limit signs along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue. ii. Replacement of Signage: Remove the existing 35MPH Speed Limit (R2-1) signs (3000) and replace it with oversized (3006) 35MPH Speed Limit Signs (R2-1) along Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue. iii. Hartley Street and Rowland Avenue Signage Upgrade for the Existing Uncontrolled Crosswalk: 1. Install updated signage as follows: Install double sided 36"x36" Pedestrian Warning Signage (WI 1-2) with a 24"xl2" downward facing arrow plaque (W 16-7P) underneath the WI 1-2 sign at the uncontrolled crosswalk at both corners of the crosswalk. The downward facing arrow plaque (W 16-7P) and Pedestrian Warning Signage (WI 1-2) should be facing toward the crosswalk per CAMUTCD Section 2C.50. 2. Install white Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to increase visibility during nighttime conditions for the uncontrolled crosswalk. 3. Approach Signage upgrade for the uncontrolled crosswalk at Hartley Street on Rowland Avenue: Install "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (RI-5) per CAMUTCD Section 7B.12 with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the south leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Rowland Avenue. 4. Install advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching the uncontrolled crosswalk at Hartley Street for both approaches on Rowland Avenue adjacent to the "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (RI-5) at the intersection. For uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel, advance yield lines (CAMUTCD Section 3B.16) may be used with the "Yield Here to Pedestrians" signs (R1-5). 5. Install yellow retroreflective strips on all pedestrian sign posts on the ahead sign approaching the crosswalk and for the signage at the crosswalk. These strips should be yellow and are to draw attention to the pedestrian warning signs. Per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. 6. Repaint the existing crosswalk at Hartley Street on Rowland Avenue in ladder striping in white high visibility paint (spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path). 7. Replace the existing non -conforming W l 1-2 pedestrian signs on Sunset Avenue approaching Rowland Avenue for northbound and southbound traffic with updated WI 1-2 pedestrian signs 36"06" in fluorescent yellow -green signs with AHEAD (W16-9p) also in fluorescent yellow -green. CAMUTCD Section 2C.50. iv. Rowland Avenue and Sunset Avenue Signage Upgrade for the Uncontrolled South Leg Crosswalk: 1. Install new signage only as follows, leaving the existing RRFB system as is: Install double sided 36"x36" Pedestrian Warning Signage (WI 1-2) with a 24"xl2" downward facing arrow plaque (W 16-7P) underneath the W 11-2 sign at the uncontrolled crosswalk at both corners of the crosswalk. The downward facing arrow plaque (W 16-7P) and Pedestrian Warning Signage (W 11-2) should be facing toward the crosswalk per CAMUTCD Section 2C.50. 2. Install white Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to increase visibility during nighttime conditions for the uncontrolled south leg crosswalk and for the east leg stop controlled crosswalk at Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue. 3. Approach Signage upgrade for the uncontrolled south leg crosswalk at Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue: Install "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (RI-5) per CAMUTCD Section 7B.12 with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the south leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue. 4. Install advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching the south leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Sunset Avenue at Rowland Avenue adjacent to the "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (RI-5) at the intersection. For uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel, advance yield lines (CAMUTCD Section 3B.16) may be used with the "Yield Here to Pedestrians" signs (RI-5). 5. Install yellow retroreflective strips on all pedestrian sign posts on the ahead sign approaching the crosswalk and for the signage at the crosswalk. These strips should be yellow and are to draw attention to the pedestrian warning signs. Per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. 6. Repaint the existing crosswalks in ladder striping in white high visibility paint (spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path). Both crosswalks at the intersection should match. 7. Replace the existing faded STOP Sign at Rowland Avenue and Sunset Avenue with a (36x36) STOP Sign with a CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP Plaque mounted underneath, along with a red reflective strip mounted to the STOP sign post. 8. Install White Side Stripes along the north and south sides of Rowland Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Vincent Avenue approximately 8-feet from the curb, leaving 12-feet of drivable street in each direction. Start striping east of Sunset Avenue and end Striping west of Vincent Avenue. 3. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG STUART AVENUE AND HOLLY OAK DRIVE BETWEEN AZUSA AVENUE TO LARK ELLEN AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic conditions and evaluate traffic calming measures and signage along the segment of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue between Lark Ellen Avenue to Azusa Avenue. The resident reported vehicles utilizing this segment as a shortcut to Azusa Avenue or Lark Ellen Avenue instead of the adjacent Garvey Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, line of sight analysis, as well as a STOP sign evaluation at Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the segment would benefit from a combination of traffic calming measures to increase motorist awareness of regulatory signage and increase awareness for the posted speed limit along Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue. The STOP sign evaluation at Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive did not meet STOP sign warrants as listed in the CAMUTCD Section 2B.07. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Installation of "25MPH" Pavement Legends (4) next to the existing speed limit signs for the eastbound and westbound directions on Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue, CAMUTCD Section 3B.20. ii. Installation of a Left Arrow Sign (WI-6) above the east end Object Marker (OMl-3) along Holly Oak Drive at the curve for eastbound traveling vehicles, as per CAMUTCD Section 2C.12. iii. Installation of (2) 24"x30" KEEP RIGHT (R4-7) signs at both tips of the east end raised median at the intersection of Holly Oak drive and Stuart Avenue West as well as at the intersection of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue East on existing poles within the island, as per CAMUTCD Section 2B.20. iv. Installation of (2) 24"x24" diamond shape reflective object markers (OMl-1) at the east end median on the same pole as the keep right (R4-7) signs. Remove existing OM2-1 V object markers on the west end median and install diamond shape reflective object markers (OMl-I) following CAMUTCD Section 2C.63. v. Installation of "island alert curb reflectors" at the beginning of each curb at the intersection of Holly Oak drive and Stuart Avenue West as well as at the intersection of Holly Oak Drive and Stuart Avenue East (both ends) and repaint curb in yellow paint to improve visibility of the raised median. vi. Replace existing faded STOP signs at both intersections of Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive (East and West Intersections) with STOP (RI-1) signs (30"00") at the stop -controlled leg, adding TRAFFIC FROM LEFT DOES NOT STOP (W4-4aLp) plaque under each stop sign, per CAMUTCD Section 2B.05. vii. Installation of a new Stop Bar, STOP pavement legend, and new STOP (RI-1) sign (30"00") along with a TRAFFIC FROM RIGHT DOES NOT STOP (W4-4aRp) plaque at the east and west end intersections of Stuart Avenue and Holly Oak Drive, per CAMUTCD Section 2B.05. viii. Repaint and install double yellow centerline at both intersections and install raised pavement markers (RPMs) along both sides of the center lines. At the eastern intersection: Install approximately 60-feet of double yellow centerline (north) and repaint approximately 35-feet of existing yellow center line (south). ix. Install RPMs along both sides of center lines. At the western intersection: Install approximately 48-feet of double yellow center line (north) and repaint approximately 45-feet of double yellow center line (south). Install RPMs along both sides of center lines. August 10, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting Approved Recommendations for City Council Consideration 1. RED CURB REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF AMANDA STREET AT SYCAMORE STREET a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the line of sight conditions at the intersection of Amanda Street and Sycamore Street to improve visibility of vehicles turning from Sycamore Street onto Amanda Street. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway, parking conditions, and a line sight analysis at Amanda Street and Sycamore Street. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that red curb be installed on the south side of Amanda Street, east and west of Sycamore Street. The addition of red curb will improve the visibility for vehicles turning from Sycamore Street onto Amanda Street. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items these measures will increase visibility of vehicles traveling along Sycamore Street: i. Installation of approximately 15 feet of red curb along the south side of Amanda Street, east of the Sycamore Street to improve the line of sight for vehicles turning onto Amanda Street. This will remove approximately 1 parking space along the south side of Amanda Street, CAMUTCD (Section 313.19). ii. Installation of 15 feet of red curb along the south side of Amanda Street, west of the Sycamore Street in front of the fire hydrant to remind motorist to park 15 feet form a fire hydrant, CVC (Section 22514). This will improve the line of sight for vehicles turning onto Amanda Street. 2. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON AVENUE AT S PIMA AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the existing uncontrolled crosswalk in the east leg at the intersection of Cameron Avenue at Pima Avenue across from Cameron Elementary School. The review consisted of evaluating the existing in -road pedestrian crosswalk lighting system and determining replacement of it with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system. The placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code). As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions, field observations, and 5.5 years of collision history. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the existing school crossing should be updated with signage, striping, and the existing in road lighting system be replaced with an upgraded RRFB system. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items to enhance the existing uncontrolled east leg school crosswalk at Cameron Avenue and Pima Avenue: i. Remove and replace the existing in -road light system and pedestrian signage on Cameron Avenue at South Pima Avenue and replace it with a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system on both sides of the crosswalk. ii. Signage included as part of the RRFB system should be installed as follows: install double sided 36"x36" School Crossing Signage (S1-1) with a 24"xl2" downward facing arrow plaque (W 16-7P) underneath the S 1-1 sign at the uncontrolled marked school crosswalk at both corners of the crosswalk. The downward facing arrow plaque (WI 6-7P) and school crossing signage (S1-1) should be facing toward the crosswalk per CAMUTCD Section 7B.12. iii. Repaint the existing east leg uncontrolled crosswalk in ladder striping in yellow high visibility paint (spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path) at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and S Pima Avenue. iv. Install yellow Raised Pavement Markers (RPM) lining the crosswalk to increase visibility during nighttime conditions. v. Install "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (RI-5) per CAMUTCD Section 7B.12. with advanced shark teeth yield lines in white paint approaching the east leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Cameron Avenue. vi. Install advanced Shark Teeth Yield lines in white paint approaching the east leg uncontrolled crosswalk for both approaches on Cameron Avenue adjacent to the "Yield Here to Pedestrian" signage (R1-5) at the intersection. For uncontrolled locations with more than one lane in each direction of travel, advance yield lines (CAMUTCD Section 3B.16) may be used with the "Yield Here to Pedestrians" signs (RI-5). vii. Install 36"x36" advanced School Crossing Ahead Warning signage (SI-1) and install 24"xl2" "AHEAD" plaque (W 16-9p) underneath the S 1-1 sign for both approaches leading to the east leg uncontrolled crosswalk on Cameron Avenue to let drivers know of the upcoming uncontrolled crosswalk. viii. Install retroreflective strips on all sign posts on the ahead sign approaching the crosswalk and for the signage at the crosswalk. These strips should be yellow and are to draw attention to the pedestrian warning signs. Per CAMUTCD Section 2A.21: "a retroreflective strip may be used on regulatory and warning sign supports." The color of the strip should match the background of the sign. 3. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON AVENUE AND EASTHILLS DRIVE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic conditions at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Easthills Drive to evaluate traffic engineering options to aid exiting vehicles from Easthills Drive onto Cameron Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway conditions, field assessment, 5.5 years of collision history, a peak hour count at Cameron Avenue and Easthills Drive was conducted, along with a radar speed survey and ADT count. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the traffic study concluded that the intersection of Cameron Avenue at Easthills Drive would benefit from traffic improvements and upgrades. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Installation of Side Road Intersection signs (W2-2(L&R)) for eastbound and westbound traffic along Cameron Avenue leading up to the intersection with Easthills Drive, per CAMUTCD Section 2C.11. ii. Installation of CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP (plaque) (W4-4p) beneath both existing Stop signs at the intersection of Easthills Drive at Cameron Avenue, per CAMUTCD Section 2C.59. iii. Installation of"Island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and repaint raised median island in retroreflective yellow paint to improve visibility at the intersection of Easthills Drive and Cameron Avenue, per CAMUTCD Section 31.04. iv. Installation of Solar Powered Radar Speed Feedback signs on Cameron Avenue West of Grand Avenue midblock and East of Barranca Street midblock per CAMUTCD Section 2B.13.19. The Solar Powered Radar Speed Feedback sign should be installed on the same post as existing 45 MPH speed limits signs. v. Installation of reflective Channelizers around both islands located at the intersection of Cameron Avenue at Easthills Drive. These yellow flexible channelizer posts with white retroreflective units in a breakaway anchor should be placed around the perimeter of both islands, per CAMUTCD Section 3H.01, Section 3I.03, and Section 3I.05. Channelizers may be used for additional emphasis to discourage median crossings at traffic islands and at lane separations. See CAMUTCD Section 3H.01 and Figure 311-101 (CA) for specifications. vi. Repaint striping, stop and stop bar leading into intersection along Easthills Drive at Cameron Avenue. 4, LINE OF SIGHT REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF MERCED AVENUE AT GRETTA AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review line of sight conditions at the intersection of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue. The resident is requesting that red curb be added on the northeast corner of Merced Avenue near Gretta Avenue to increase visibility for vehicles making turns from Gretta Avenue onto Merced Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were reviewed: existing roadway conditions, 5.5 years of collision history, and line of sight. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the over -grown trees and bushes blocking the intersection located in the public right of way be trimmed and that red curb should be installed along the northeast curb of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue intersection to prevent vehicles from parking too close to the corner. The red curb will improve the line of sight for vehicles exiting Gretta Avenue onto Merced Avenue. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Contact the West Covina Maintenance Division to request trimming of any over -grown trees and bushes located in the public right of way that may be blocking the intersection. ii. Install approximately 20-feet of red curb along the north side of Merced Avenue beginning from the end of curve at of Merced Avenue and Gretta Avenue. The red curb will improve line -of -sight for left turning vehicles and will prevent vehicles from parking too close to Gretta Avenue. CAMUTCD Section 3B.23, CAMUTCD Section 3B.19, and CVC Section 22500. iii. This will remove approximately 1 parking space and leave a remaining 65-feet of regular curb along the north side of Merced Avenue, just east of Gretta Avenue. iv. Repaint STOP Street Markings and Stop Bar located on southbound Gretta Avenue approaching Merced Avenue. v. Add "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" (W44P) plaque under the existing STOP sign (RI -I) for southbound traffic on Gretta Avenue. CAMUTCD Section 2C.59. 5. TRAFFIC REVIEW ALONG AZUSA AVE AT GARVEY AVE NORTH a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the northbound right turn only lane on Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue North. The request was to conduct a traffic review of the northbound right turn only lane on Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue to evaluate deterring vehicles in that lane from merging to the through lane continuing north on Azusa Avenue. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: a review of the existing roadway conditions and 5 years of collision history. Peak hour traffic counts as well as a review of the speed sample obtained from the 2017 Citywide Speed Survey were also analyzed. This item was first presented to the Traffic Committee for discussion during the May 8, 2021 Meeting, and brought back with recommendations to the August 10, 2021 Traffic Committee Meeting. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that the intersection of Azusa Avenue at Garvey Avenue North would benefit from upgraded pavement markings and flexible channelizers to increase driver awareness that the northbound far -right turn only lane on Azusa Avenue heading northbound is for right turn only traffic and not through movements. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Install Lane Line Extension pavement markings that separate the far -right northbound right turn lane from other lanes along Azusa Avenue, at the intersection of Garvey Avenue North, in order to provide drivers with an additional reminder that the far -right lane is for right turn only movements. ii. Install Lane Line Extension pavement markings at the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Garvey Avenue North for right turning vehicles from Azusa Avenue onto Garvey Avenue North. Lane line extensions in the intersection should be solid white lines at the same width as the line markings they extend in reflective white paint, per CAMUTCD Section 3B.08. iii. Install Flexible Channelizers on top of added white line extension that separates the far -right northbound right turn lane from the other lane. Channelizers are flexible retroreflective devices for installation within the roadway to discourage road users from crossing a line or area of the roadway. Unlike delineators, which indicate the roadway alignment, channelizers are intended to provide additional guidance and/or restriction to traffic by supplementing pavement markings and delineation, per CAMUTCD 3H.01. 6. TRAFFIC REVIEW AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILLOW AVENUE AND MERCED AVENUE a. Request: The City of West Covina received a request to review the traffic and parking conditions at the corner of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue due to difficulty in entering/existing the driveway as well as conduct a traffic review of the intersection. This intersection is an all -way STOP controlled intersection. As part of the traffic review the following items were looked at: existing roadway and parking conditions, traffic analysis, and a 5-year collision history. b. Review Standard: After a thorough review of existing field and traffic conditions and per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), California Vehicle Code (CVC), based on the traffic review and engineering judgment, it was determined that red curb be installed on the northwest side of Willow Avenue between the existing crosswalk and the driveway located at the 1211 S Willow Avenue property. This will not impact parking, and it will prevent vehicles from encroaching into the resident's driveway. It was also recommended to paint red curb between all existing Stop signs and existing crosswalk lines at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue, as well as update the existing signage and pavement striping at the 4-Way Stop controlled intersection. c. Recommendation: The Traffic Committee unanimously recommended the following items: i. Paint approximately 20 feet of red curb east of the driveway located at the 1211 Willow Avenue property per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19, CVC Section 22500. ii. Paint 20 feet of red curb on the approach side of each STOP sign to improve visibility for approaching vehicles of the STOP sign and to improve the view of pedestrians per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. iii. Remove and replace the existing faded STOP Ahead Signs (W3-1) with highly reflective neon yellow advance STOP Ahead (W3-1) signs per CAMUTCD Section 2C.36 iv. Repaint STOP ahead pavement legends and existing crosswalks with ladder stripes: Refresh existing STOP ahead pavement legends for all directions of travel along Merced Avenue and Willow Avenue as well as repaint existing crosswalks with white paint and ladder striping per CAMUTCD Section 313.20 and CAMUTCD Figure 313-19(CA) v. Remove and replace the existing STOP signs with reflective 30"00" STOP (RI-1) signs at each approach and the mini -islands, adding a 4-way plaque under each STOP sign, and adding reflective posts in red reflective tape for each direction at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue, to improve visibility of stop signs for drivers per CAMUTCD Section 213.03 Table 2B-1 vi. Install red reflective strips all STOP sign posts for all directions: Place red reflective strips on post of the (6 qty) STOP signs at the intersection of Willow Avenue and Merced Avenue per CAMUTCD Section 2A.07 vii. Repaint mini -islands curbs located along Merced Avenue for both directions: Install "Island alert curb reflectors" at the outside portion of the curb and repaint raised median island in retroreflective yellow paint to improve visibility per CAMUTCD Section 3I.04. These reflectors increase visibility for nighttime driving. viii. Restripe the centerline in all directions and yellow channelizing lines leading to the mini -islands. ix. Replace damaged RPMs with new yellow RPMs approaching the mini -islands: Remove the damaged sets of RPMs and replace with new Yellow RPMs leading up to the mini islands located along Merced Avenue in both directions. BACKGROUND: The West Covina Traffic Committee regularly meets and holds public meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The Traffic Committee consists of the City Traffic Engineer, the Chief of Police, or, in his discretion as his representative, the Chief of the Traffic Division, and the City Engineer. The Traffic Committee reviews resident, community, and City requests pertaining to any traffic related items. These items are presented with recommendations for Traffic Committee approval, and then are later presented to City Council for final approval. OPTIONS: The options available to the City Council are as follows: 1. Approve the Traffic Committee recommendations; or 2. Provide alternative direction. Prepared by: Jana Robbins, PTP, RSP, Project Manager Fiscal Impact FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed improvements will be installed and included as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Residential Streets Rehabilitation Program. The cost of proposed improvements will be presented to City Council at a future date for approval as part of the construction contract award staff report for this project. CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness Protect Public Safety