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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - TSP - 2006.05.18TRAFFIC. SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA ME Clry HALL, 501 PRIMROSE ROAD, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY, MAY 18,2006 AGENDA SUGGESTED ACTION 1 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3 ROLL CALL 4 CURRENT BUSINESS 4,,I ACTION ITEMS Approve. 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Ray Drive/Devereux Drive - Evaluate need for stop signs or actions to slow traffic. Discuss and review staff report. 4.2.2 Calitornia Drive/Sanchez Avenue - Crosswalk removal. Discussion and review staff report. 4.2.3 Adeline Drive/Balboa Avenue - Evaluate crosswalk enhancements. Discuss and review staff report. 4.2.5 Adeline Drive/Mercy High School - Traffic Studies.Discussion with verbal report only 4.2.6 Carmelita AvenueA/ancouver Avenue - Crosswalk enhancements. Discussion with verbal report ohly. 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS Acknowledge request and accept testimony. 5.1 California Drive - Proposed'Overnight Parking Restriction" signs along the 700 block. 6 FROM THE FLOOR Acknowledge request and accept testimony IIIII T TI ,L 2. 4.1 .1 Minutes for March 9, 2006 and April 13, 2006 7 INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Bicycle Safety lssues in Burlingame Acknowledge and discuss or place on future agenda. 7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff 7.3 From Staff to Commission 7.3.1 Traffic Engineer's Report Verbal update only.Peninsula Avenue/US101 Overpass Status Report 7.3.1.1 7 .3.1 .2 Broadway/US101 Overpass Status Report Verbal update only. Verbal update only7.3.1.3 Radar Speed Zones 7.3.2 Traffic Sergeant's Report Verbal update only. Verbal update only7.3.3 Other City Staff Reports Direction to staff.7.4.1 CommissionChairperson'sReport Direction to staff.7.4.2 Reports of citizen complaints or requests Direction to staff.7.5 Comments and communication Announcement of expected absences 7.6 Next Regular Meeting: June 8, 2006 8 Pending stop sign warrant study. 8.1 Broadway/Paloma Avenue - Evaluate need for stop signs. I AGENDUM FOR NEXT MEETING - June 8, 2006 Direction to staff.9.1 ltems requiring written staff reports 10 ADJOURNMENT IIIIIIIIIIII I 77 7.4 From Commission to Staff INACTIVE OR PENDING ITEMS The City of Burlingame CITY HALL.5O1 PRIMROSE ROAD cALtFORNtq 9401G3997 www-burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved Thursday - March 9, 2006 Commissioners Present:Eugene Condon, Chair Victor James, Vice-Chair Michae! Bohnert Dan Conway Stephen Warden Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Visitors: 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Sergeant Don Shepley, Police Department Lori Brock, Secretary, Public Works Pat Giorni,1445 Balboa Way Kennon States, 1305 Grove Avenue Rebecca Sukud,2301 Ray Drive Leslie Ragsdale, 1509 Los Montes Drive Emily Magnaghi, 2300 Ray Drive Diane Creedon,2012 Devereux Drive Dennis J. Creedon,2012 Devereux Drive Philip Toy,2100 Ray Drive Charles Bona, 1551 BernalAvenue Chuck Wallace, 2301 Ray Drive Tak Yamashita, 2200 Ray Drive Felix Shapiro,2201 Ray Drive Delores Gibbs, 2113 Ray Drive Jim Stephenson, 2205 Ray Drive The City of Burlingame Page 1 1. CALLTO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4. CURRENT BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS 4.1.1 Minutes for February 9, 2006 Motion: To accept the minutes. M/S/C: Warden, James; 5/0/0 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Primrose Road/Howard Avenue - Designation of 24-minute Green Zones. Traffic Engineer Chou informed the public that during the February 9, 2006 meeting the Commission requested that staff conduct area-wide notification for the surrounding businesses inviting them to participate in discussion regarding the green zone on Primrose and Howard. A sub-committee was established to investigate the green zone in detail. Mr. Chou reported that sub-committee members conducted field meetings to determine the feasibility of the requested green zones and/or the utilization of parking spaces within the church lot. Kennon States, 1305 Grove Avenue, said that she was a member of the United Methodist Church and a sixty-year resident of Burlingame. She explained that the parking lot was small and that church members arriving during the week for services must park on the street once the lot was full. Ms. States indicated that a 24-minute parking zone would be difficult since 24 minutes was not enough time to take care of church business during the week. She added that the church has a very active membership, and also has a Taiwanese congregation that uses the church for worship. Ms. States concluded by saying that she opposed the proposed 24-minute green zone. 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc 4.1 2 The City of Burlingane Page 2 Chair Condon explained that long-term parking was available; however, short- term parking such as for drop-off and pick-up was limited. He also said that there was a problem for parking enforcement at un-metered green zones because the officers could not know when a vehicle began parking in the zone, making enforcement difficult. Chair Condon felt that four or five spaces could be designated for 24-minute parking meters, which would allow for better enforcement and provide the short-term parking needed. Sergeant Shepley explained that parking on Sundays was not enforced. Commissioner Conway asked for clarification on the staffs recommendation. Mr. Chou explained that short-term parking could be considered along Primrose, but that staff was waiting for additional input from church representatives before making a final recommendation. He said that staff was working with the sub-committee to bring viable options to the Commission. Commissioner Warden said that he believed creating an exit onto Howard Avenue would allow the child-care parents to drive into the church lot from Primrose and exit onto Howard. M otio n:f:f cf fl lt sfaf f reco m m e n d ati o n.-jo a. ql-^n <- c- ^ "-. JV e Z, M/S/C: James, Warden; 5/0/0 4.4.2 Ray Drive/Quesada Way - Request for Sto .-azhP T cEn ineer Chou re orted tha 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc p signs or other speed controls. # ,r"oa* a-r^1,, sr dt.t,"-J tui U <R-iT U$,tt s, I ?t e& 9€d- t-E l-lt stop ) at this ry, averageS a The City of Burlingame Page 3 Commissioner Warden informed the Commission of a recent meeting with Ms. Ragsdale to discuss the possibility of changing non-metered 2-hour parking spaces to 24-minute parking, and/orthe addition of five more space to 24-minute parking. He recognized the need to provide off-street parking as drop-off spaces. He added that the sub-committee was looking at creating fou r 24-minute spaces, along with the possibility of removing two sections of a fence to create a driveway onto Howard Avenue. TAPE 1, SIDE 1, JUMPS TO 31 .4 Ar rHrs POINT ,/*w rng -o if th findin for s control ey are pl e tn e 37.0 h I on sro ew gu sfo c con tro u f \*+ Mr. Chou Drivers did move through the Cacttss o\ &tintersection at a high? rate. Drivers on Ray swing to the middle of the road to cut across the corner and return to the middle of the road. Similarly, drivers on the correct side of Quesada paused, slowing to a near-stop to negotiate this. Others drove in the middle of the street, cutting across the corner, flattening the curve to drive faster. As a vehicle transverses the dip rather than driving perpendicular to cross it, the vehicle can move more quickly. ln order to slow drivers who take curves quickly engineers can force them to make 90 degree turns. Staff proposed consideration of center lines which keeps drivers visually on the correct side of the road. lnstallation of yellow crosswalks at this intersection was recommended. Also recommended were additional center lines on Ray Drive at both approaches, as well as another set of crosswalks on Monte Corvino. Further on Ray Drive, crosswalks are present. Staff proposed bringing the centerline to roughly the prolongation of the curve, forcing Quesada drivers to make a sharper, slower turn. Drivers are also forced to cross the dip perpendicularly. The neighborhood is fortunate, in that they have a non-City-approved built-in speed hump. asked if signage indicates the dip, and Mr. Chou said there are none.said such signage could slow traffic. He said the Quesada center line is a relatively short 75 feet and asked if making it longerwould be of help. Mr. Chou said the linewould then become 125feet. Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc e resu o e n I lranr rse, inl -nvr,S ssr nments m 43.6 The City of Burlingame Page 4 Commissioner Warden asked Mr. Chou if there are signs that say "dip" and the center line on Quesada looks relatively short and should we double the length of the center line. entioned there is a need to balance the length of the Quesada li some idents feel that putting center lines down the middle o street ruins the ential look.quick spea ker a ir Condon?) said this qual the Phase I and ll p lans develo r school crossings. The limitation to t age has worked which is one of the main arteries to VHS and Li nco dhe like to see such imposed. Mr. Chou indicated Staff would th install of the school crosswalk s igns at locations app roachi esa da and R a was not sure it is necessa ry for one on Qu AS in trying to tell drivers to sl intersection. The T-interse naturally tells a prudent driver to slow. The is alon Tape l, side 1- 46.7 - erd of tape Tape l, Side 2, 0.6 - a little garbled the ht stretch of Ray. r. Chou felt that a sign for the dip is not required because the T-intersection rs tn to drivers to slow down. The vast majo ri the street, evide th an d cutting corners. lnstalling the signs,cro cen I st get people to drive p rud rs assume d that 90% of the drivers i n s re o to the fact that they are moving as fast as they are. ASI llv wh wa do an La Commissioner Warden asked when the last time selective enforcement for this area was conducted, and inquired what it would take to have this area setup for radar. Sergeant Shepley informed the Commission that this area has not been surveyed for radarandconnee{ir*eroad+. @ and.there are no eenti+rueus traffic officers available.++ ur5a C4.ilr{ fter ng pe rwO dicated at instal tion an ce ter li E as wel AS dcu in fro 1710 thisS e I n n p s tn tns on has u ks a 0 rel te toc zen e r the a sat lnS ho np to work d con toa bli d cro g, whi hbors that and dbv r.C ou clarifi to the Com sion that while the drawi indicates the d syste on the cros , the re ndatio stal lks.etm ed SSUE the rig -o f-y rss A to ju river o ng eof ues a,a ally i emt dle the ,m s rd th apex of t rn onto other d uld proa ng on Ray,d suddenly oth drivers acrng ea her. Dennis Creedon,. ..@br informed the Commission that their petition is for further down Ray Drive on Devereux towards Lincoln School. Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc 5 Tape 1, Side 2 - 4.7 Page 5 a re! AIE The City of Burlingame 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc They would like to calm traffic between Bernal and Ray on Devereux. ftrre* . Mr. chou advised Mr. Creedon that this it", #ilok"rssed at the next meeting. .^,Al,'-* WWuoJ Chuck Wallace, 2301 Ray Drive.'Mr. Wallace spoke regarding the right-of- way and believes the lines may help, butthere is still an un-fettered flow. He acknowledged the crosswalk, but no signage requires drivers to stop. He suggested it would not take long for a person familiar with the area to disregard the need to slow at this intersection. Speed is a problem; there is a much morning foot traffic with no police or radar to conhol vehicle speed. A stop sign seems the most cost-effective and easiest way to control this area in lieu of having an officer control the speed. Emily Magnaghi, 2300 Ray Drive. Ms. Magnaghi informed the Commission that she is in favor of installing in a measure to have people slow down at this intersection. At various times of the day, she notes many drivers moving faster than 25 miles per hour. This area has many pets and children and she had hoped to see stop signs approved, as well as installation of speed limit signs and crosswalk measures. Chair Condon informed Ms. Magnaghi that the Commission has a signage program where the first step would be to use neon signs. Additional steps will be taken if the first step does not fix the problem. Charles Miller, 1551 Bernal. Mr. Miller supports the stop sign and believes the entire area would benefit from it. Drivers move too quickly regardless of the school. A stop sign indicates clearly what a driver's behavior should be. Jim Stevenson, 2205 Ray Drive. Mr. Stevenson, a thirteen-year resident at this address, explained that the overhead does not indicate how steep the street is, or that excessive speed develops because of this. Mr. Stevenson is in favor of a stop sign for this area. Commission Warden spoke regarding the liability that the City will face if a stop sign was installed without meeting warrant. Commissioner Warden agrees with using the Sub-Commiftee's new standards for traffic control. Felix Shapiro, 2201 Ray Drive. Mr. Shapiro informed the Commission that his neighbors are in favor of speed bumps and have asked forhis assistance and support. Mr. Shapiro is new to the area, and it has been his observation that speed bumps would slow traffic that travels between 35 and 45 miles per hour. Mr. Shapiro does not believe a fatal accident should have to take place before any preventative measures are taken. The City of Budingame Page 6 rc Tak Yamashita, 2200 Ray Drive. Mr. Yamashita is a 21-year resident and said that although his children are now grown, they were not permitted to play in the front yard due to traffic conditions. He believes the problem is traffic traveling at high speed down Ray Drive. On Quesada, cars are parked on the curb. He felt if they were parked off of the curb, then drivers would not be able to move two vehicles through. Delores Gibbs, 21 13 Ray Drive. Ms. Gibbs feels speed makes a difference, and she experienced having a child hit on Ray Drive. Her child suffered a concussion, a broken leg, and spent the night in the hospital. Had the driver been speeding, her son would not be here today. She said that entering and exiting her driveway (across from Monte Corvino) is extremely difficult due to the speed of passing vehicles. Pat Giorni, '1445 Balboa. Ms, Giorni informed the publicand Commission that during her frequent travels via bicycle on Ray Drive, she has several times come close to being hit by speeding vehicles while she was making a left hand turn off of Ray Drive. Ms. Giorni believes the firsts step shown in Mr. Chou's presentation is a positive step in the right direction. Ms. Giorni has been attending these meetings for nearly 1/z years and agrees with the Commission when they have informed the public that stop signs are not a preventative measure in slowing down traffic. Diane Creedon, 2012 Devereux Drive. Ms. Creedon asked howdriverswill be able to in their proper lane if the City were to install a line down the middle of this narrow road and both sides ofthe street have cars parked. Commissioner Warden addressed this question and informed the public that with cars on both sides, a driver's visual pattern narrows, slowing vehicles. Chair Condon indicated the City could use red curbing, but most residents may notwantthis. What is bestforthe community must be decided, and with the City's new tier program, additional layers can be used to address the issue if the first step does not take care of the problem. Philip Toy, 2100 Ray Drive. Mr. Toy informed the Commission that if there were no houses, Ray Drive would be a great road to drive. However on Saturdays teenagers are often in a hurry, and he would appreciate any assistance from the Commission. Commissioner Conway informed the public that he is in agreement with the Staff report, and believes the center line would be effective. He recommended taking the first steps as outlined in the traffic calming report. Commissioner Conway also feels that should the installation of a stop sign 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc The City of Burlingame Page 7 Tape 1, Side 2, 29.9 take place, more vehicles would make a "California stop" at this location, and a stop sign could bring a false sense of security to the area. Commissioner James asked if the three bullet points addressed the issue of speed. Mr. Chou responded that they do not. Mr. Chou clarified that the three bullet points are the three warrant conditions. The first condition requires a yes or no response to determine whether a traffic signal is warranted. lf yes, the City must ask whether a stop sign is a stop-gap measure before obtaining $150,000 to install a signal. The second condition is to determine whether there are accidents at this intersection within a certain time period involving drivers in right-angle collisions. The third condition is the numberof vehicles moving through the intersection. This links to the accident history; are there an inordinate amount of vehicles traveling here without any control whatsoever? Commissioner Bohnert suggested that Staff continue to examine the Ray Drive speed issue. He felt this is a good start during school hours, but that the audience expressed concern about Saturday speeding on Ray Drive. He felt investigation of cars parked on either side of Quesada may create confusion, blind turns, and congestion for vehicles traveling in either direction. Commissioner indicated feels that suggested steps will significantly impact slowing drivers. He asked Sergeant Shepley what must be done to have the area surveyed so radar use can be implemented. Sergeant Shepley referred the inquiry to Mr. Chou, who advised the City would perform a study of a minimum of 100 vehicles. He said there is a regimented method to taking counts. Such counts would be performed in unmarked vehicles. He mentioned the residents' concern with Ray Drive vehicle speeds. Separate from any action on March g, staff could conduct unmarked radar studies. No citations would be issued, but the Commission would be able to see the actual nature of vehicles moving through at various times. The survey is taken at off-peak hours and not during specific times of commute, as that would be influenced by the surrounding neighborhoods and driving times. During off-peak hours, drivers might be inclined to move more quickly since there is no traffic before them. lf two surveys are necessary, one will be taken during peak times and one during off-peak times. Often standing observers are surprised at the perception that 25 miles per hour in a moving vehicle is quicker than they thought. Surveys may show that 85% percent of the people surveyed are driving in the 25 mile per hour range. 31.8 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc The City of Bulingame Page 8 Commissioner James made an inquiry regarding warrant tests and how they would relate to the speed along Ray Drive. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that several cities have been in trouble for accidents at stop signs that didn't meet warrant standards, and the State of California has a right-of-way assignment tool to follow. Tene 1, sroe 2, 38.0 Chair Condon said this would solve the question as to whether there is a speed issue. Without spending money, a trailer could be parked for three to four days. He is prepared to extend the Quesada line and incorporate the survey. Mr. Chou suggested that the Commission could considerwhetherthere is an actual concern. Staff did notice drivers were cutting corners and cutting center lines on turns. lf issues are not resolved by paint, there are two drastic measures that the Commission may have to look at some point. The first is to insta!! a short section of markers, providing the buzzing sound effect when driver over). Or, as on Hillside near Alvarado, large eight-inch ceramic domes were installed, which cause drivers to remain on the proper side of the street. Chair Condon suggested considering the first step of the Sub-Committee's traffic calming program, starting with the first level of five. Motion: Move to action. M/S/C: James, Warden; 51010 Second Motion: To accept staff report to install crosswalk and center line M/S/C: Warden, James; 51010 Third Motion: To request staff study of area for radar M/S/C: Warden, Conway; 51010 4.2.3 Adeline Drive/Mercy High Schoo!- Traffic Studies Mr. Chou brought the Commission up-to-date regarding Linda Abbey of Adeline Drive and her concerns about traffic speed and volumes of activity at Mercy High School, KohlMansion, and the entire site. Ms. Abbey's petition to the Commission asked about maintenance fixes such as center line striping and sign repainting. She also inquired about talking to school and property owners regarding circulation within their property, events that are happening, and how to regulate them so there is less impact on the residents after and before the event occurrences. *M@, a subcommittee met with the residents to discuss some of these concerns. of the sub-committee spoke and updated the Commission ard to the Tuesday meeting between himself, Chairman Condon, Traffic Engineer Mr. Chou, and severa! Mercy High Schoolarea residents and Linda Abbey. The sub-committee reviewed the issues of the neighborhood 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc Tare 1, Sroe I - 12.0 TepB 1, Stoel- 13.9 The City of Burlingame Page 9 Is rurs coRRECT...THE MEETTNG WAS BETWEEN ell 3 oF You, oR wERE Coutvr. WanoeN & Ms. MoNRoB THE soLE PARTrcrPANrs? Tepe 1, Sroe I ,17.6 which include traffic speed, bus and student vehicle parking on the streetwith ingress and egress to the property with facility hours of operation, and supply picUdelivery by commercial vehicles (chairs, tables, tents, etc.). The sub- committee agreed to setup a meeting with the City Staff, entities within Murphy High School(high school, preschool, KohlMansion, Sisters of Mercy, and possibly one or two additional businesses). Laura Held, Principal of Mercy High School, confirmed that the school is in full agreement with accommodating the neighbors. The schoolhas assembled a plan to provide an onsite security guard for events, both inside and outside the property, so as to deal with traffic, speeding, etc. The Principal is in the process of organizing a meeting with key decision makers from these entities to meet with the Sub-Committee in the nextfewweeks. The Sub-Committeewillhave the opportunity to present some of the neighbors' issues. Ms. Held has been asked to provide the Sub-Committee with hours of operation, numbers of students and cars, etc. The Sub-Committee feels that with this information, they will be able to work with the school and create traffic flow patterns within the campus that will benefit the schools, the mansion, and the neighbors. The next meeting will take place in approximately two weeks. Chair Condon requested comments from the floor. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa, informed the Commission that Mercy High School applied for a permit in October or November to make repairs to the swimming pool. She mentioned the Planning Commission is reviewing parking and resident's complaints, in case the Commission would find it helpfulto cross- reference with Planning. She said there is a possible property rezoning since it went from County to City hands. Commissioner Warden mentioned a meeting already held Staff member Mr. ehDuto determine Mercy High Schoolprojects. The Commission, having had similar experiences over the past few years, realizes that a good traffic plan is rmpo rtant and that all area schools have the same issues. The Commission's the neighborhood is ffi as we are well-versed and experienced E tn 5.1 6. FROM THE FLOOR 6.1 Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa, spoke about several issues: 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc this level to incorporate the plan. MENT OF NEW ITEMS Mr. Chou spoke of the concern about speeding at the intersection of Devereux and Bernal, two blocks from item of discussion 4.2.2. Page DtoN't wANT To ELIMINATE THIS PORTION,IN CASE WAS IMPORTANT The City of Budingame 10 Stop sign at Sherman and Cortez. Ms. Giorni would like the temporary stop sign to remain as a permanent fixture. The area is no longer a blind corner. Hillside and Balboa. Since the study has been completed, Ms. Giorni made inquiry about the timeline for changes. Ms. Giorni would like the City to consider making the 1400 block of Balboa from Hillside to Adeline a one-way direction, due to significant parking problems and for ease of access by emergency rescue squads. Traffic study on the 1200 block of Balboa and Cortez. She would like to see citizens form a bicycle/pedestrian path committee. Money could be secured to provide for safe routes to school and signage. She recommended the committee meet once every three months. Pat volunteered to sit on the commiftee. 7, INFORMATION ITEMS 7.'l Bicycle Safety lssues in Burlingame Mr. Chou spoke and informed the Commission that the Council is considering dedicating a bicycle safety sub-committee to deal with future projects such as TDA grants. No additional information has been provided to Mr. Chou from the Council, but Mr. Chou will contact the Director of Public Works to discuss the process of this idea/concept in its developing stages. 7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff 7.2.1 Council referrals regarding crosswalks, stop signs, and speed enforcement submitted by residents and businesses at the February 6, 2006 City Council Scoping Session. Mr. Chou said City Council's Scoping session in which Traffic Safety items were brought up by businesses and residents. A request was made to investigate additional lighted crosswalk systems at Broadway, as well as Adeline/Balboa. A crosswalk was requested at Carmelita and Vancouver. lmproved bicycle/pedestrian access was asked for at the Bayfront and Coyote Point areas. A stop sign was requested at Broadway and Paloma. Slowing traffic on Broadway was called for to enhance child safety. Finally, consideration of yield signs on Broadway was requested. Mr. Chou indicated there may be overlap of items but they will be on the next meeting's agenda. These items will be on the Council agenda at their next meeting. With this information, Mr. Chou informed the Commission that he will initiate staff reports for Council to consider. 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc The City ol Bulingame 11 Page 7.3 From Staff to Commission 7.3.1 Tratlic Engineer's Report Mr. Chou informed the Commission that at the monthly briefing between Chair and staff two items were being considered for the agenda. There would be an ongoing dialogue and updates for: Peninsula overpass Broadway overpass Chair Condon spoke of putting these items on a staff report in order to keep the Commission apprised with updates between San Mateo and the Burlingame. Chair Condon is concerned with not having the information in a timely matter. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that he talked to the City of San Mateo regarding future meetings between the two cities in regard to the Peninsula overpass. The San Mateo Public Works staff has been directed by their Council to explore other design options and "sharpen their pencils" to get a better feel for what they wish to present to the public. The City of San Mateo staff has not mentioned joint meetings as they believe it is too early in the process. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that Burlingame has informed the City of San Mateo that the City would like to be in the loop of their discussions. After such joint meetings, Mr. Chou will update the Commission about his discussions with the City of San Mateo regarding design elements, impact, et cetera. 7.3.2 Trafic Sergeant's Report Sergeant Shepley said that staff was at a minimum for the month of February, with no Traffic Officer available. Attention is focused on the Parking Staffs reputation in the community, as well as the way parking enforcement is approached. At the April Council Meeting the Employee Parking Permit program will be reviewed. This will allow downtown business's employees to purchase permits for long{erm parking lots. The Sergeant said that at the end of January, Commissioner James attended a photo red light enforcement meeting. Commander Matteucci prepared and submitted a study to Chief Van Etten. The study also went to the City Manager and may go to Council for approval for such a program to continue. lf the program continues, the City will go with American Traffic Solutions; the Court did not have an issue. The company will study intersections which meet the criteria for that program. Traffic complaints are up, primarily dealing with speed issues. 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc The City ol Budingame 12 28.3 Page 7.3.3 Other City Staff Reports None. From Commission to Staff 7.4.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests. 7.4 Tape l, Side 2,45.0 -ape 1, Side 7 .l ...tape nds here, 'ape 2, Side begins Tape2, Side I ...1.5 3.9.06 inquired as to the status of two spots at Crosby Commons, as he noticed there are no meters as yet. Mr. Chou said he has been instructed by the City Manager's office to work at a slower pace on this particular issue. The Manager's office has not left word as to how to proceed further. Mr. Chou will get back to the Commission with regard to the issue of the vehicle at Victoria Park after he meets with Sue Harris. said trailers are loaded with debris for weeks at a time said the issue ended up before the Planning Commission in a hearing to revoke or suspend the Visit Permit. This is assuming there is a business license to operate. Mr. Chou said this issue could be addressed as a Staff level item and Staff would get back to him. mentioned that he works on Chapin. He mentioned the curbside street parking outside Molly Stone's on Chapin. He said the lastfew spots are quite close to El Camino Real. lf a driver in one of these spots is attempting a left turn off of El Camino onto Chapin, a dangerous situation is created due to the proximity of the parking spots. Mr. Chou said that the issue will be investigated to see if it is potentially a problem and whether the spots should be eliminated. Page Augustine...these items were offered by several different voices - no agenda item #s were attached to them. Perhaps they actually go under Agendum Items for Next Meeting...? The City 13 Tape2, Side 1 ...3.5 Jump to Tape 2, side 2...5.8 Augustine - this became a bit garbled...is on Tape 2, Side I ...back tape up to 5.3 Many voices participated in the discussion here...Tape2, 7.5 Comments and communications mentioned the new item - Devereux and Bernal. They will be back to Primrose and Howard Avenue. A related but separate and new item are the surveys. Adeline and Mercy. Broadway - severa! items will be put together as a whole. Adeline and Vancouver - bike improvement zones. The Group conversed about whether this should be a discussion item or new item: Balboa being one-way for several blocks.should notify people that it is on a docket somewhere. Put it down to receive it next month and after that a written request for it. Pat: ls not titled correctly as an inactive item, but is one those that can be re-titled - but where items are parked as pending... Commissioner James asked why item 7.3 is on the Agenda. He felt that putting together the Agenda should be a matter between the Chairman and Staff - not at the policy leve!. He felt the receives input during policy-making times. When the Agenda is assembled, the Chair and Staff get together C hairCondonfeltitisagooddouble-checktohaveffithereincasehe risses an item. He liked the idea of putting the Broadway items together on the new list so as to look at Broadway as a whole Next meeting: April 13,2006 8. INACTIVE ITEMS 8.1 L AGENDUM ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING - March 9, 2006 9.1 ltems Requiring Staff Reports . ltem 4.2.3 - said need reports from Primrose and Howard? responded with "probably not."mentioned the Staff already has one, still in meetings with - redone 5.30.06.doc asked Page 14 whether the Commission notified the neighborhood onthe24 minutes? We do have official invitations to someone represents the church. radius from the last meeting. Mr. Chou confirmed this was done. suggested as the Sub-Committee meets, should information be substantive, that could potentially be a recommendation, the Staff report could be generated for that meeting. lf not, it will become verbal.(quick speaker) asked if the was doing any traffic studies inquired about the Staff report for the lighted crosswalk at Broadway. 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:05 p.m. 3.9.06 Minutes - redone 5.30.06.doc End ofTape 2, Side 1 is at "marker" 9.0. The Cily of Burlingame 15 Page said that Commissioner Bohnert wanted to notify within a 500 foot The City of Burlingame CITY HALL.5O1 PRIMROSE ROAD cALtFORNtA 94010-3997 www.burlingame.org TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved April 13, 2006 Commissioners Present Eugene Condon, Chair Victor James, Vice-Chair Michael Bohnert Dan Conway Stephen Warden Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Visitors: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer, Public Works Sergeant Don Shepley, Police Department Lori Brock, Secretary, Public Works Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline Drive Leslie Ragsdale, 1509 Los Montes Drive Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue John A. Brogan, 1921 Devereux Drive Ellis Rhoades, 1924 Devereux Drive Jim Evans, 1917 Devereux Drive James Aylett, 1555 Bernal Avenue Charles Bona, 1551 BernalAvenue Dennis J. Creedon,2012 Devereux Drive Gil C. Sylvia, 2004 Devereux Drive C. Chavez, 1556 Bernal Avenue The City of Burlingame Page 1 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Unapproved April 13, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 5 of 5 Commissioners present. 4, CURRENT BUSINESS 4.1 ACTION ITEMS 4.1 .1 March 9, 2006 minutes will be submitted for approval at the next Traffic Safety and Parking Commission meeting in May. 4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.2.1 Primrose Road/Howard Avenue - Designation of 24-minute green zones Commissioner Conway excused himself from this discussion due to a possible conflict of interest regarding the day-care. Traffic Engineer Chou updated the Commission of the needs of the United Methodist Church Nursery School, and the resulting request for short-term on- street parking. He explained that at the March 9 TSPC meeting, the Commission and Leslie Ragsdale had discussed some options for short-term parking. He also explained that the surrounding businesses were notified of the public meeting, but that there was liftle to no turnout from the businesses at that time. Mr. Chou concluded by saying that it recommended designating five spaces along Primrose, beginning at Howard, as 24-minute green zones. He also stated that due to enforcement issues, the new green zone should have meters. Leslie Ragsdale requested the City consider variable enforcement times for Saturdays and Sundays due to church activity on these days. The City of Burlingamo Page 2 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Warden stated that he would still like to see the church consider reserving spaces in their parking lot for picking up and dropping off of children. He would like to see the church allocate some of theirspace (by way of signage) as the City is being asked to allocate space that will specifically be used by the church. He asked that staff send a letter to the church offering such a recommendation to them for future consideration. Commissioner James asked for confirmation that the church would be willing to include signage in their parking lot. Chair Condon commented that businesses in the area have provided no feedback. He said he supported a 24-minute enforcement zone, and believed that this would provide a greater turn-over in parking for of vehicles. Commissioner Bohnert commented his approval of 24-minute parking with no restrictions on weekends. Sergeant Shipley said that an ordinance may need to be passed to accommodate this change. Traffic Engineer Augustine Chou informed the Commission it would not be difficult to amend the ordinance, but cautioned that the City should be consistent regarding enforcements on Saturdays. He said that currenfly parking was enforced on Saturdays, and this action would exclude enforcement specifically at this Iocation. Motion: To move to Action ltem. M/S/C: Warden, Bohnert; 4/0/1 (Commissioner Conway abstained.) Commissioner Warden felt that a non-binding letter could be sent to the church administration asking that they consider reconfiguring the parking lot for a new driveway to accommodate daycare traffic. Chair Condon said he did not think that a letter would be necessary. He also stated that he would rather support Saturday enforcements if the 24-minute meters where to be approved Motion: To accept staff recommendation to install five metered 24-minute green zones along Primrose Road, south of Howard Avenue; and, also to send a letter to the church recommending that they investigate the use of the church parking lot for daycare pick-up and drop-off parking. The Commission also reiterated that Saturdays would be enforced. M/S/C: Warden, Bohnert; 3i 1/1 (Commissioner Conway abstained.) Th6 City of Budingame Page 3 Mr. Chou informed the Commission that the sub-committee held a meeting with residence and staff to coordinate with the Planning Department regarding Mercy High School improvements. He said that the Planning Department would be requesting the applicant (Mercy High School) to consultwith a trafflc consultant. Mr. Chou stated that staff, the sub-committee, and the Planning Department would be meeting on April 27,2000 to coordinate tasks and review issues before meeting with Mercy High School. He said that staff and the sub-committee would then refer their findings to the Commission and resident input would be coordinated. Linda Abbey, 2415 Adeline Drive, stated that she had concerns after a recent Mercy event dealing with illegally parked cars and chaos between parents and students. She said that she wanted a timeline of actions, and review enforcement. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that recent rains and personnel shortages had been a hindrance to completing the necessary actions required to go forward with this item. Commissioner Warden stated that he would like the Commission to receive Ms. Abbey's notes of the incidents in question, and asked that she forward them to Mr. Chou. 4.2.3 Devereux Drive/Bernal Avenue - Evaluate need for stop signs or actions to slow traffic Mr. Chou informed the Commission that the intersection did not meet the warrants for a three-way stop or any additional stop signs. He advised that stop signs should not be used for speed control, but were instead used to assign righlof-way. Mr. Chou stated that along with signage at the intersection, other options to consider for speed control were 40'-60' centerline stripping, a police officer stopping the driver and asking them to slow down, and use of the radar speed trailer. Charles Bona, '1551 Bernal Avenue, said that he was a 20-year resident and informed the Commission that vehicles accelerated down Bernal from Devereux. He added that his neighbor, Bud Smiley, had a crash in front of his home and Mr. Bona would like the Commission to carefully look atthe angle ofthe road. The City of Budingame Page 4 4.2.2 Adeline Drive/Mercy High School - Traffic Studies C. Chavez, 1556 BernalAvenue, expressed his concern overthe blind corner and accidents caused by speeding. He also said that he believed the stop sign at Devereux and Balboa has helped. Dennis Creedon, 2012 Devereux, recommended a stop on Devereux at Ray and informed the Commission of two accidents at the stop sign on Ray. Mr. Creedon also stated that parents dropping off and picking up their children from school were known to speed at this time of day. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa, said that the stop sign at Devereux and Balboa had helped the situation. She questioned the Commission on the City's decision not to allow speed bumps in Burlingame. Gilbert C. Sylvia, 2004 Devereux, suggested the City develop one-way sheets and make stop signs more visible. He said that there were only two ways out of the immediate area, through Bernal or Ray. Ellis Rhoades, 1924 Devereux, also spoke generally about speed on the street. (Editing Note: Audio tape recording was not clear, so specific comments could not be transcribed.) Commissioner Conway provided a list of traffic calming procedures that have been useful, which included centerline striping, reflectorized crosswalks, signage, delineators, and reflective dots. He commented that a decision to use these items should be based on the effectiveness to the issue. Mr. Chou informed the Commission of useable signage for the area such as the School Crossing sign, which shows the international symbol of children crossing. Other signage could be speed limit warning signs immediately adjacent to schools and installation of higher visibility fluorescent signs. Commissioner Warden suggested signage on Devereux at the curb to read '15 MPH" and commented that the staff report indicated that there had been no reported accidents in the area. He explained that the residents must be willing to report an accident in order to have it on record. Mr. Chou informed the Commission of the ball-bank indicator would be needed to determine safe speeds on curves, and commented that drivers familiar with the area were usually the violators. He explained that drunken driving and property damages were not reflected in his accident report. Mr. Chou stated that education and enforcement were necessary for drivers to maintain the 25 MPH speed limit. The City of Budingame Page 5 James Aylett, 1 555 Bernal Avenue, stated that always has someone tailgating him down Bernal from Trousdale. He recommended a stop sign be installed. Commissioner James stated that he believed the issue to be a matter of behavioral modification. He said that currently due to speeding, signage was being ignored. He believed immediate driver behavioral change was needed. Commissioner Bohnert agreed that enforcement and education was important, but he was concerned with how the City would implement these two items. He mentioned adding a stop sign as a way to keep vehicle speeds down. Chair Condon said that last year's plan worked well; and, that traffic through the City needed to flow, not stop. He indicated that the bots dots were the next level to consider, but cautioned that they tended to be noisy. He reiterated that certain traffic calming measures were working well in other areas. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that bots dots and buttons would be less intrusive when used in the centerline configuration. He recommended using painted centerlines to create a driving discomfort to drivers prior to adding reflective dots to the centerline. He added that traffic would always be an issue in this area because these were major streets that connected two nearby schools. Mr. Chou explained that additional traffic counts would be completed at Ray and Devereux for next month's meeting. He suggested that additional comments and contact with residents on Ray and Devereux would help determine a better idea of the traffic flow in the area. Chair Condon agreed. Commissioner James said that he wanted to give staff authorization to take additional steps, if necessary, before coming back to the Commission. Commissioner Bohnert said that he would like additional steps brought back to the Commission. Mr. Chou informed the Commission that if striping was approved, staff could communicate with the residents to get feedback and comments if striping turned out not to be effective. Commissioner Conway stated that he wanted additional information on the noise level that residents might hear from the bots dots and reflectors. Mr. Chou explained that noise complaints usually dealt with the use of transverse buttons in installations such as in crosswalks or rumble strips. Chair Condon supported the idea of resident feedback, but believed that the following steps should be taken. 1. 60' centerline 2. Radar trailer placed at various sites Page 6The City of Burlingame 3. Deny stop sign 4. Contact Mr. Chou if the above steps do not resolve the issue. Motion: To move to Action ltem. M/S/C: Warden, Conway; 5/0/0 Motion: To deny the request for stop signs; and, to install double-yellow, painted centerlines at all approaches to the Devereux/Bernal intersection, post the radar speed trailer on surrounding streets M/S/C: Warden, Conway; 5/0/0 4.2.4 Ray Drive - Speed survey. Traffic Engineer Chou explained that a spot speed survey was done on a portion of Ray Drive between Quesada and Ray, near Monte Corvino. A sample of 50 vehicles was taken and the recorded 85rh percentile speed was 25 mph. Mr. Chou explained that the study was done during off-peak hours when traffic was the most free-flowing. He stated that the periodic posting of the radar speed trailer could help in better informing drivers of their speeds and keep the speeds relatively slow. 4.2.5 Broadway - Evaluate lighted crosswalks or other enhancements at 1100 block Broadway. Traffic Engineer Chou explained that this request had originally come from a citizen via Council. He explained that there was concern that pedestrian safety enhancements might be needed at this existing crosswalk. Chair Condon asked if grant funding could be considered. Mr. Chou answered that it could if the locations had sufficient pedestrian volume counts to justify such installations. Chair Condon said that he believed some type of enhancements were needed at that location. Mr. Chou said that if a lighted crosswalk system were to be considered, then a bicycle safety sub-committee should look at the project and lend its support for application. He added that neither staff, nor the Commission had the authority to authorize funding such a project through the City. Mr. Chou suggested consideration of reflectorized buttons for this specific crosswalk instead of a lighted system. He said that this location, while actually configured as a T-intersection, acted more like a mid-block crosswalk because Chula Vista Avenue was a one-way street heading away from the The City of Budingame Page 7 intersection. Mr. Chou cautioned that the Broadway businesses might also want similar enhancements at other crosswalks along the corridor, but that enhancements were usually reserved for mid-block type crosswalks. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, said that there was no need for lighted crosswalks at this intersection because of possible changes to the traffic flow due to future Caltrans work at the Broadway/101 overpass area. Commissioner Warden also mentioned that there was a significant cost difference between installing reflectorized buttons and a full lighted crosswalk system. M/S/C: Conway, Warden; 5/0/0 Motion: To install reflectorized buftons along the existing crosswalk as a safety enhancement and refer any future requests for lighted crosswalks to the new bicycle safety sub-committee, which will be established by Council. M/S/C: Conway, Warden; 5/0/0 4.2.6 Broadway/Paloma Avenue - Evaluate need for stop signs. Traffic Engineer Chou explained that due to the backlog of traffic volume studies resulting from weather delays, this item could not be addressed at this time by staff. He said that a full warrant study, which included traffic counts would be conducted as soon as the backlog was reduced. 4.2.7 Broadway - Evaluate ways to slow traffic speeds Traffic Engineer Chou reported that this item was also from concerned citizens via Council. He said that there was no staff recommendation for this item. He explained that based on field examinations, Broadway appeared to be congested from mid-morning through to late afternoon. He said that speeding would be difficult during these times, but if any perceived speeding did occur, it might only be between the short sections of blocks. Mr. Chou explained that enforcement and engineering could do little for such sporadic occurrences because of the blocks are so short. Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, said that the average speed on Broadway seemed to be 15 mph, and that people just needed to be more courteous with each other on Broadway. She concluded by saying that she didn't see a reason why there was a complaint. The City ot Budingame Page 8 Motion: To move to Action ltem. 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NEW ITEMS None. 6. FROM THE FLOOR 6.1 a Pat Giorni, 1445 Balboa Avenue, came forward and presented several items for public comments. She liked the lighthearted speeding warning signs used by Redwood City, and thought that the City should consider similar signs. When forming the bicycle safety sub-committee, try to set aside funding to paint shared roads with San Mateo and Millbrae. Try to establish consistent bike signage, similar to San Mateo's efforts, so that all signs can tie in with the County Bikeways system. Still waiting for the new bike rack at City Hall. She suggested tying the Ray/Bernal intersection situation to Safe Routes for School grants since it involves pedestrian and bicycle safety issues. She asked for more Police enforcement of illegally parked cars. Specifically, citing vehicles parked on the wrong side of the street, facing the wrong direction. a a o a a 7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 Bicycle Safety lssues in Burlingame Chair Condon said that he would be checking to see if certain bike safety projects could be eligible for Safe Routes for School funding. Mr. Chou added that he would also check with fellow engineers who have had more experience with this particular grant. Commissioner Conway said that no single part of the City plan was expensive, and that grant money could be applied for specific projects in specific areas. 7.2 From Council to Commission/Staff None. 7.3 From Staff to Commission The City of Budingame 7.3.1 Traffic Engineer's Report Page I Mr. Chou also reported that Councilwould be reviewing the temporary stop sign situation at Cortez and Sherman Avenues. He added that the volume and speed counts did not appear to change significantly during the 6-month trial period, and that the Cig might have to look to traffic calming solutions if the stop signs were to be denied. 7.3.1.1 Peninsula Avenue/US'101 Overpass Status Report Traffic Engineer Chou reported that San Mateo was still studying alternatives and that no meeting was set between Burlingame and San Mateo at this time. 7.3.1 .2 Broadway/US 101 Overpass Status Report Traffic Engineer Chou explained that there was nothing new to report at this time since the EIR (Environmental lmpact Report) was still being worked on by Caltrans. 7.3.2 Tratlic Sergeant's Report Sergeant Shepley reported that the Burlingame Police would be hosting training for other jurisdictions on how to conduct street racing enforcement. He said that this would include training on how to look for and cite equipment violations. 7.4 Erom Commission to Staff 7.4.1 Reports of citizen complaints or requests The City of Budingame Page 10 Traffic Engineer Chou told the Commission that the City Council had listened to a Public Works-Engineering presentation on Traffic Calming at their March 20 Council meeting. He said that a powerpoint presentation was given, and that hardcopies were provided to the Commission at this time. 7.3.3 Other City Staff Reports None. 8 Chair Condon asked Traffic Engineer Chou to look into the parking restrictions on Peninsula Avenue. Currently, there are restrictions for parking along the westbound lanes, from 8AM to 6PM, Mondays through Fridays. He wanted to know the historical reasoning behind these restrictions. 7.5 Comments and communications None. 7.6 Next meeting: May 1'1, 2006 There were no anticipated absences for the next meeting. INACTIVE ITEMS 8.1 Easton Drive - Eucalyptus tree at Easton and Cabrillo. 8.2 Adeline Drive/Balboa Avenue - Evaluate crosswalk enhancements. 8.3 Carmelita AvenueA/ancouver Avenue - Evaluate crosswalks installation. Traffic Engineer chou explained that this item would be moved in a timely mannerto the Discussion ltems list as soon as staff resources are available to address them. 9. AGENDUM ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETTNG - May 11, 2006 9.1 ltems Requiring Staff Reports llem 4.2.2 - Adeline/Mercy Item 4.2.6 - Broadway/Paloma stop sign request. New ltem - Ray/Devereux stop sign and speed control request. 10. 9:30 p.m. a a ADJOURNMENT The City of Budingame Page 11 Meeting Date: Mav 18.2006 TO: DATE: FROM: SUBJECT STAFF REPORT SUBMITTED BY Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission May 16,'2006 Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer Agenda ltem 4.2.1 Ray Drive/Devereux Drive - Stop Signs & Other Speed Gontrols RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend the installation of 3-way stops at the intersection of Ray Drive and Devereux Drive since this location does not meet the minimum warrant conditions for further stop sign consideration. Staff does recommend installing 40' of centerline buttons at each approach to the intersection of Devereux Drive and Ray Drive. Furthermore, staff recommends the Commission consider the use of centerline buttons for centerline striping at the surrounding intersections of Ray/Quesada and Devereux/Bernal. Finally, staff recommends the consideration of re-signing portions of Ray Drive and Devereux Drive with new 25 mph speed limit signs, and the removal of certain redundant SCHOOL CROSSING signs at the same location. DISCUSSION: Mr. Dennis Creedon and his neighbors around Ray Drive and Devereux Drive have requested that the City consider implementing safety measures to address high traffic volumes and perceived speeding on their streets. They have also asked that stop signs be considered at this intersection. The existing field conditions were verified through several field investigations. These investigations confirmed that only the southbound approach of Ray Drive (from El Camino Real) is controlled by a stop sign. The approaches of the eastbound Ray and westbound Devereux are not controlled by any stop signs or signal. Ray Drive and Devereux Drive have a roadway width of 30 feet. This makes for nanow roadway conditions such that when vehicles are parked along the curb these streets effectively become one-way streets. When opposing vehicles approach, drivers are required to pull into the closest open curb space in order to yield rightof-way to the oncoming vehicle, thereby allowing the other vehicle to pass. To address the request for a stop sign, staff conducted a stop sign warrant study. The results of the study determined that the minimum warrant conditions were not met. This intersection did not register any recorded accidents over the past 12 months. The lack of accident history indicates that a collision- prone condition pertaining to rightof-way assignment cunently does not exist at this location. Besides reviewing accident history, traffic volume counts were also conducted. Results from these counts show that the volume of traffic traveling through the intersection is not so excessive that conflict and confusion over right-of-way results. Based on the results of the wanant study, a 3-way stop is not recommended for this intersection. Staff concludes that the reason for this request, as well as recent others in the neighborhood, have more to do with concems over speeding and the volume of vehicles than right-of-way assignment at the intersection. While it is commonly assumed that stop signs are used to slow down or regulate traffic speeds, this is not accepted haffic engineering practice. Staff feels that other more appropriate actions should be considered to directly address these types of concerns. During multiple field investigations, staff observed drivers regularly making wide and fast turns through this intersection. Staff also noted drivers failing to completely stop at the only stop sign on Ray Drive. Two things are indicated based on these observations. First, drivers are negotiating tums at the intersection faster than they should, hence "comer cutting" during tuming maneuvers. Second, drivers cunently do not comply with the existing stop sign. Staff believes that the installation of centerline buttons on the approaches to this intersection would help to reduce speeding on the turns by giving drivers visual cues as to which side of the roadway they must stay on while turning. Centerline delineation of the approaches force drivers to stay in their respective lanes when negotiating turns through the intersection. As a result, this will force drivers to slow down in order to safely complete the maneuver. This type of mitigation was also approved at two surrounding intersections (Ray/Quesada and Devereux/Bernal). A similar measure should result in the reduction of speeds faster than prUdent at this intersection. ln previous studies, staff conducted spot speed studies along Ray Drive to determine whether or not there were high speeds on that street. That study showed that the 85h percentile speed of Ray Drive between Quesada and Devereux was 25 mph. \rVhile there were drivers who drove at higher speeds, the study showed that the majority of drivers were within the prima facie speed limit of 25 mph. Despite this information, there is still a perceived notion that a vast majority of drivers exceed the speed timit regularly. To address the overall perceived speeding, 25 mph signs could be installed in specific locations along the length of Ray and Devereux. Currently, SCHOOL CROSSING signs are posted along this section of 'roadway; however, staff believes that due to redundancy, and to make existing signage more effective, certain SCHOOL CROSSTNG signs may be replaced with the 25 mph signs. Again, staff cautions the use of unwarranted stop signs as they generally do not solve speeding concems since they are not the correct mitigation to speeding issues. Should Traffic Calming Leve! 1 & 2 measures such as centerline delineation (stripes or buttons) and new signage prove to be less effective than anticipated, expensive Leve! 3 traffic calming measures such as construction of bulbouts and neckdown/chokers would have to be considered at this and neighboring intersections. However, the City does not have sufficient funding for such capital projects at this time. S:A Public Works Diredory\TsP Commission\Stafi Reports\2006\05-18{6 Ray-Dever6ux Stops.doc PROPOSED NEW STRIPI N6 (n^v DR./ DeveREux D*)ITEM 4.2.1 f\" f .;{ ,,o,,o *'J',I*?l: 1l..l[H1 0 P s r G N WARRANTS (MODIFIED FOR BURLINGAME FROM STATE TRAFFIC MANUAL) MINOR STREET Rav AT LEAST ONE (I) WARRANT MET: YES NO This intersection did not meet minimum warrant conditions for further consideration of an all-way stop. WARRANT I: TRAFFIC WARRANT TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANTED URGENT PENDING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT 2:ACCIDENT HISTORY WARRANT GURLINGAME) THREE (3), MODTFIED FROM 5, OR MORE REPORTED ACCIDENTS IN A I2-MONTH PERIOD. ACCIDENTS OF TYPE CORRECTABLE BY SIGNS. RIGHT ANGLE AND LEFT TURN COLLISIONS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORRECTION. WARRANT 3: MINIMUM VOLUME WARRANT (BI.JRLINGAME) BOTH A. AND B. MUST BE MET A.TOTAL VEHICULAR VOLUME ENTERING INTER. SECTION FROM ALL APPROACHES, AVERAGES MORE THAN 3OO/HR FOR A}ry EIGHT (8) HOURS OF AVERAGE DAY, (MODIFIED FROM 5OO) B. x SATISFIED NOT SATISFIED SATISFIED NOT SATISFIED SATISFTED NOT SATISFIED YES IO2 NO x x COMBINED VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN VOLUME FROM MINOR STREET MUST AVERAGE AT LEAST 120/HR (MOprFrEp FROM 200) FOR SAME ErcHT (8) HOURS AS "A- WITH AN AVERAGE DELAY TO MINOR STREET TRAFFIC OF AT LEAST 30 SECONDS PER VEHICLE DURING THE MAXIMI.JM HOUR. YES 67 NO F :\APUBLAFORMS\TRAFFIC\WARRANTSTOP MAJOR STREET Ray lrlqlDeyercux Drive BURLINGAME Meeting Date: Mav 18.2006 STAFF REPORT SUBMITTED BY TO: Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission DATE: May 16,2006 FROM: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Agenda ltem 4.2.2 California Drive/Sanchez Avenue - Crosswalk Remova! RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the removal of the crosswalk across California Drive at Sanchez Avenue. DISCUSSION: On May 11, the Commission held a special meeting regarding pedestrian safety at the Caltrain railroad tracks around the California Drive/Sanchez Avenue/Carolan Avenue area. This was in response to a recent fatality that occurred there on April 18. As part of those discussions, Caltrain/SamTrans made a decision to remove the bus stops along California Drive at Sanchez Avenue. As a result, the Commission determined that there was no longer any need for a marked crosswalk at that location across California Drive. As an item for discussion and action, the Commission agreed to have this issue placed on this regular meeting agenda. The removal of the existing crosswalk would have minimal effect on pedestrian traffic since, with the removal of the bus stop, the crosswalk currently lead pedestrians nowhere. Some concems, however, may arise regarding the safety of people who park their vehicles along the east side of California Drive near the crosswalk. Since there is no formal sidewalk along the east curb of California Drive, the existence of a specific crosswalk would not increase pedestrian safety. Parkers would have to traverse the uneven pavement along the roadway before reaching the designated crosswalk. ln some respects, pedestrians may be safer to park their vehicles, and proceed to cross California Drive at the point of where they parked, rather than travel down a distance to a marked crosswalk. S:A Public Wtrts Directory\TsP Commisionlstafi Reports\2006\Ott8-06 CA-SancfiBz CrosMtk.doc .*j 1 ;t, , ';. " 4.., Meeting Date: Mav 18.2006 STAFF REPORT SUBMITTED BY TO: Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission DATE: May 16,2006 FROM: Augustine Chou, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Agenda ltem 4.2.3 Adetine Drive/Balboa Avenue - Crosswatk Enhancement RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the installation of a marked crosswalk across the southbound approach of Balboa Avenue at Adeline Drive. DISGUSSION: Currently, the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Adeline Drive is controlled by 4-way stops. Three of the four approaches currently have marked crosswalks. The southbound approach of Balboa, however, only has a single stop bar. Field investigations verified that all other 4-way stop intersections along Adeline Drive have marked crosswalks. ln order to provide the pedestrian and motor traffic with consistency, staff is recommending that a matching, marked crosswalk be installed at Balboa Avenue and Adeline Drive. There is no anticipated negative affect should the crosswalk be installed. S:A Public wo.ks Diredory\TsP Commission\Staf RoPortsu006\618{6 Addin€€alboa CrosMlk.dm ,1 , t..3 \ I .' lj: J t t