HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-06; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; 02; All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of State Street and Laguna DriveMeeting Date: Oct. 6, 2025
To: Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
Staff Contact: Lindy Pham, Associate Engineer
lindy.pham@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2768
Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer
miriam.jim@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5796
Subject: All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive
Recommended Action
Support staff’s recommendation to install an all-way stop at the intersection of State Street and
Laguna Drive.
Background
State Street and Laguna Drive are classified as Local/Neighborhood streets in the city’s General
Plan Mobility Element. They are located in the northwest quadrant of the city, generally known
as the Village community (See Exhibit 1). State Street has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per
hour, or mph, while Laguna Drive is posted at 30 mph. The surrounding land uses include
residential and commercial along both streets.
The intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive is side-street stop-controlled on Laguna Drive.
North of the intersection, State Street is 40 feet wide (curb to curb), accommodating one travel
lane and on-street parking in each direction. South of the intersection, the roadway widens to
44 feet and continues with the same lane configuration. Laguna Drive is 40 feet wide and
includes one travel lane and on-street parking in each direction.
On the northeast corner of the intersection is Maxton Brown Park. It is a one-acre community
park featuring green spaces, a walking trail, picnic areas and benches overlooking the Buena
Vista Lagoon, making it a popular destination for nearby residents.
In 2024, the residential development, Ocean 17 complex, located at 2501 State Street, was
constructed on the west side of the intersection of Laguna Drive and State Street. Its driveway
aligns directly with Laguna Drive, effectively adding a fourth leg to the intersection. As part of
the project, the uncontrolled marked crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacons, or
RRFBs, on State Street was relocated from the north side to the south side of the intersection to
accommodate the driveway of the new development.
TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION
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Residents have expressed concerns about navigating this intersection due to limited visibility
and speeds on State Street. They also expressed safety concerns when crossing State Street on
the north side of the intersection to visit Maxton Brown Park after the marked crosswalk was
relocated to the south. As a result, they have requested the installation of an all-way stop at the
intersection.
This report outlines the findings of a multi-way stop analysis conducted for the intersection of
State Street and Laguna Drive in response to residents’ requests.
Discussion
Multi-Way Stop Analysis
In response to the requests for all-way stop control at the intersection of State Street and
Laguna Drive, a multi-way stop analysis was performed in accordance with the guidelines found
in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or CA MUTCD. Multi-way stop
analysis considers vehicular, pedestrian and bike volumes as well as other factors such as sight
distance, movement conflicts and traffic operation to determine if multi-way stop control is
justified at a particular intersection. The CA MUTCD multi-way stop criteria and corresponding
analysis results for the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive are summarized below.
The multi-way stop analysis worksheet for this location is provided in Exhibit 2.
Criteria A of the CA MUTCD multi-way stop criteria allows consideration of a multi-way stop as
an interim measure prior to installation of a traffic signal.
A traffic signal at the intersection State Street and Laguna Drive is not planned or programmed
in the city’s Capital Improvement Program, therefore Criteria A was not satisfied.
Criteria B allows for consideration of a multi-way stop when there have been five or more
reported collisions within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way
stop.
A review of the collision history between January 2023 and December 2024 revealed one
speed-related reported collision at the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive. Therefore,
Criteria B was not satisfied.
Criteria C evaluates the traffic volumes to determine if a multi-way stop can be considered.
Criteria C is satisfied if:
1)The vehicle volume entering the intersection from the major street, in this case
State Street, total of both approaches averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any
8 hours of an average day; and
2)The combined vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volumes entering the intersection
from the minor street, in this case Laguna Drive, averages at least 200 units per hour
for the same eight hours with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at
least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour.
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Table 1 summarizes the traffic volumes collected at the intersection of State Street and Laguna
Drive on May 22, 2025. Based on the average traffic volumes presented, the minimum traffic
volumes are satisfied for both the major and minor streets. However, the minor street vehicle
dela on Laguna Drive is not satisfied. Therefore, Criteria C was not satisfied.
Table 1. Average Traffic Volumes at State Street and Laguna Drive
Intersection
Average Veh.
Volume on
Major Street,
State St
(300 or
more)
Average Volume
on Minor Street,
Laguna Dr, Veh.,
Peds and bikes
combined
(200 or more)
Minor Street,
Laguna Dr,
Vehicle Delay
(Min. 30 sec)
Criteria
Met?
State Street and Laguna Drive 459 284 15.7 NO
Criteria D allows consideration of a multi-way stop where no single criterion is satisfied but
where Criteria B and C are satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values.
Since Criteria B results indicate one reported collision, Criteria D was not satisfied.
Optional Criteria
In addition to the four criteria listed above, the CA MUTCD includes optional criteria which can
also be considered. The optional criteria are described as:
A. The need to control left-turn conflicts;
B. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high
pedestrian volumes;
C. Locations where a road user, after stopping cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able
to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and
D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar
design and operating characteristics where all-way stop control would improve traffic
operational characteristics of the intersection.
Staff reviewed the optional criteria for the subject intersection and determined that Optional
Criteria B and C were satisfied.
The traffic data collected shows a considerable number of pedestrians crossing at this
intersection, 326 pedestrians on a typical weekday, with the adjacent Maxton Brown Park and
businesses in the vicinity. An all-way stop control with marked crosswalks would reduce
conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrians at this intersection. Therefore, Optional
Criteria B was satisfied.
Staff have also conducted a stopping sight distance analysis at the intersection and determined
that in order to provide the minimum stopping sight distance of 150 feet for westbound traffic
on Laguna Drive looking north on State Street, one additional parking space on the east side of
State Street would need to be removed. Figure 1 shows the line of sight from westbound
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Laguna Drive toward State Street, while Figure 2 identifies the location where additional red
curb is needed on State Street.
Figure 1: Line of sight on westbound Laguna Drive onto State Street
Figure 2: Additional parking restriction needed on State Street
With the increasing demand for parking in the Village and the lack of on-site parking for Maxton
Brown Park, staff do not recommend the removal of additional on-street parking at this
location. Therefore, Optional Criteria C is satisfied.
Based on the findings presented in this report, which are consistent with the criteria described
in the CA MUTCD, staff recommend the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of
State Street and Laguna Drive.
According to the CA MUTCD, RRFBs are warning devices and are not allowed at controlled
crosswalk locations, including stop-controlled crosswalks. As such, the existing RRFBs on the
Westbound Laguna Drive looking north on State Street Westbound Laguna Drive looking south on State Street
Object at 150’ away.
Visibility of object at
150’ obstructed by
parked vehicle.
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south side of the intersection will be removed with the installation of an all-way stop at the
State Street and Laguna Drive intersection.
Community Outreach
Staff have notified affected residents, business owners and others who may be interested in the
installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Sate Street and Laguna Drive.
• Doorhanger placed on residences and businesses within 500’ of the intersection
• City Manager’s Update e-newsletter
• Nextdoor post
• Carlsbad Village Association
Necessary Council Action
The City Council must adopt an ordinance to establish an all-way stop control at the
intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive.
Next Steps
Upon receiving support from the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, staff will introduce an
ordinance to establish an all-way stop control at the intersection State Street and Laguna Drive
for City Council adoption. Once an ordinance is adopted, staff will issue work orders to install
STOP signs and pavement markings at the intersection in compliance with the CA MUTCD. The
existing RRFBs will be removed concurrently.
Exhibits
1. Location Map
2. CA MUTCD Multi-Way Stop Criteria Worksheet
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California MUTCD 2014 Edition
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Page 1 of 2
Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012
Part 2 – Signs
MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad
CALC JND DATE 09/23/2025
CHK JG DATE 09/23/2025
Major St: State Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St: Laguna Drive Critical Approach Speed 30 mph
Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R)
Otherwise URBAN (U)
The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered
in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:
Criteria A - Interim Traffic Control Measure SATISFIED YES NO
Where traffic control signals are justified, the MULTI-WAY STOP is an interim measure that can be
installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic
control signal.
Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO
Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI-
WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle
collisions.
Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO
(All Parts C.1, C.2a and C.2b below must be satisfied)
C.1 Major Street Vehicular Volume Yes No
U R 11AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 414 450 458 562 503 489 425 374 Average= 459
C.2 a. Minor Street Vehicular, Pedestrian & Bicycle Volume Yes No
U R 11AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 324 336 320 302 247 256 250 235 Average= 284
b.Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
2PM 302 30 seconds 15.7
Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO
REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED
THREE CRITERIA
SATISFIED 80%
B. Four or more reported crashes within a 12-month period.Yes No
C.1. Major Street Volume of at least 240 vehicles per hour Yes No
C.2. Minor Street Volume of at least 160 units per hour Yes No
Exhibit 2
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California MUTCD 2014 Edition
(FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, including Revisions 1 & 2, as amended for use in California) Page 2 of 2
Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012
Part 2 – Signs
MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad
Major St: State Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St: Laguna Drive Critical Approach Speed 30 mph
Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:
Option A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO
The need to control left-turn conflicts;
Option B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO
The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes;
Option C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO
Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate
the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and
Option D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO
An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and
operating characteristics where multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics
of the intersection.
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From:Cameron Gharabiklou <cameron@thecafirm.com>
Sent:Monday, October 6, 2025 11:30 AM
To:Traffic
Cc:Renee Gharabiklou
Subject:Agenda Item #2 - Strong Opposition to All-Way Stop at State & Laguna—Advocating
for a Roundabout Solution
Dear Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission,
I am writing on behalf of Renee and Farhad Gharabiklou (cc'd here), residents of 595 Laguna Drive, a
third-floor condominium directly adjacent to the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive, as to
today's Agenda Item #2.
We strongly urge the commission to reconsider the proposed all-way stop and instead recommend
installation of a roundabout with marked pedestrian crossings and carefully planned lighting.
To be clear - we fully support some traffic control measures, as pedestrian safety is a large issue at this
intersection. However, the proposal before you is not in the best interests of the local residents and the
larger community.
Please find our concerns ranked by relative impact below:
1. Noise Pollution Amplification—Enforcement Impracticality
Despite Carlsbad’s noise ordinance, our proximity to State Street means we experience persistent, late-
night noise that local police, despite their best efforts, simply lack the resources to enforce regularly.
When bars close and traffic (especially motorcycles) accelerates from a stop, the noise is overwhelming
in the State Street corridor. Introducing a stop sign at this busy corner directly beneath our bedroom
windows would worsen the situation: each car and motorcycle would have to come to a full stop and
then accelerate, amplifying both engine and exhaust noise at all hours.
2. Safety and Traffic Flow—Roundabout Preferred
From a traffic calming perspective, roundabouts are more effective and less disruptive. Vehicles do not
need to fully stop unless yielding, which reduces acceleration noise and keeps traffic flowing smoothly.
Installing stop signs here would create backups toward the existing roundabout at Coast Highway,
impeding traffic and potentially introducing safety hazards, especially as congestion grows on Carlsbad
Blvd into Carlsbad, and Coast Highway leading into Oceanside.
3. Light Pollution—Directional Lighting Needed
If any pedestrian or safety improvements involve lights (flashing or otherwise), we urge the
commission to require that all lights be directed downward toward the street. The recent surge of
building and both permanent and temporary traffic lights has already caused a substantial increase in
light pollution affecting our home and other nearby condominiums.
Summary Recommendation
We respectfully ask the commission to implement a simple roundabout with well-marked pedestrian
crossings at the intersection corners and to carefully limit light pollution by requiring downward-
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directed lighting only. This approach will improve safety and flow without imposing the additional
negative externalities of unnecessary noise and traffic congestion.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Renee and Farhad Gharabiklou
595 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad
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From:mskibsted youwilldoit.com <mskibsted@youwilldoit.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 5, 2025 3:18 PM
To:rstrobridge@strobridge.com
Cc:Traffic
Subject:Re: Stop signs on State St at Laguna
I am in alai in full agreement and support new stop signs on state street.
I would also recommend pedestrian crossing be painted at various sections of state street to make it
safer and help direct pedestrians to safe crossings rather than crossing anywhere.
Thank you,
Michele Skibsted
Mobile: +1 619-302-1503
On Oct 5, 2025, at 3:13 PM, Richard Strobridge <rstrobridge@strobridge.com> wrote:
My wife Michele and I live in the condo directly across the street from Wildland at 2585
State St.
We have struggled with trying to cross State St safely with our dogs. Traffic tends to speed
up going northbound as soon as they get into our section of State.
We are fully supportive of new stop signs.
It will also make it much easier to turn left from Laguna onto southbound State.
Thank you.
Richard C. Strobridge
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E rstrobridge@strobridge.com
P 619 846 6622
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From:Richard Strobridge <rstrobridge@strobridge.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 5, 2025 3:13 PM
To:Traffic; You Will Do It
Subject:Stop signs on State St at Laguna
My wife Michele and I live in the condo directly across the street from Wildland at 2585 State St.
We have struggled with trying to cross State St safely with our dogs. Traffic tends to speed up going
northbound as soon as they get into our section of State.
We are fully supportive of new stop signs.
It will also make it much easier to turn left from Laguna onto southbound State.
Thank you.
Richard C. Strobridge
E rstrobridge@strobridge.com
P 619 846 6622
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From:Skip Allen <skip@ondainterntl.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:53 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:NEW STOP SIGN at Laguna Drive
Hello:
While the idea sounds good, I must suggest the amount of traƯic today coming south bound from the round-about
to State St. during the day is quite significant and the stop sign will create a back log, potentially cause a jam at the
round-about.
It could also cause back up on State St. heading north bound to the round-about. I am not including the times
when we have events!
Since the thinking is to support traƯic safety, I suggest a much better and appropriate solution is too “slow” the
traƯic on State St. starting at Laguna Dr. and heading south bound on State St. The speed today is over 45
mph! Applying “speed bumps/humps” along State St. to Beech St. would go a long help for public safety. We have
restaurants and shops now almost to Laguna St. and tons of pedestrians.
Respectfully,
Skip Allen
2575 State St.
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From:Mark Deroze <markderoze@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, October 3, 2025 9:46 AM
To:Traffic
Subject:Stop sign, yellow pole request
Hello, I’m writing to express my safety concerns over two items. One, outside our new home at 2501
State Street we need a 3 way stop sign at Laguna & State. It’s completely unsafe and a matter of time
until someone gets hurt. Vehicles speed through there constantly.
Two, I own the business at 421 Grand Ave, and our outside patio railing has been backed into by vehicles
parked in the coaster lot twice this year alone. One caused severe damage and would have severely
injured someone had they been sitting there. Eddie from your office, came out, took measurements, etc
then he ignored my three follow up attempts. Please help.
Thank you,
Mark DeRoze
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From:Glenn Harris <misterglenharris@outlook.com>
Sent:Friday, October 3, 2025 7:04 AM
To:Miriam Jim
Cc:Tom Frank
Subject:stop signs
Hi All,
I reside at 2501 State Street, unit 204.
I know that you are considering extra stop signs at the intersection of Laguna & State Street.
This is badly needed as I have witnessed many close calls involving car accidents, and with pedestrian crossing
the street.
Our garage exit needs the stop signs too.
Please make this happens to avoid potential harm to the community.
Regards,
Glenn Harris
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From:doller doller <benandsandra@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 8:04 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Laguna Drive and State St All-Way Stop
We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the all-way stop at the intersection of Laguna Dr.
and State St. We are a family of three who recently moved to Laguna Dr. and walk through this
intersection multiple times a day on our way to running errands and enjoying our lovely new community.
We are very happy that safety precautions at this intersection are under discussion, as this confluence is
clearly a safety hazard. Quite frankly it is surprising that this hasn't already been addressed, as it is a
busy pedestrian and traffic route connecting popular businesses, Maxton Brown Park, and the only traffic
connector between Carlsbad and Oceanside west of the 5. There are near-accidents daily at this site as
vehicles speed past and turn through the intersection. Driver and pedestrian visibility is affected by the
parked cars nearby and some traffic-slowing measures are clearly called for. The proposed solution (an
All-Way Stop) is the ideal solution for vehicle and pedestrian and bike safety.
Thank you ,
Ben and Sandra Doller
--
Ben + Sandra
The Dollers
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From:Ivan Pipchenko <ivan.pipchenko@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6:07 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:New stop signs on Laguna drive
Hello,
I'm a resident of 584 Laguna Drive in Carlsbad.
I fully support the idea of installing new stop signs at Laguna & State st. crossing.
I'd also like to suggest adding additional marked crosswalks to Laguna drive.
I've created this scheme to illustrate my suggestion.
I often walk my kids to Boys&Girls club via Roosevelt st. or State st. and there's no marked crosswalk to
cross Laguna dr. properly.
I'm sure that the new stop signs and crosswalks will significantly improve traffic safety in
the neighborhood.
Thank you!
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From:Alexandra Gioulakis <alex.gioulakis@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 5:58 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Stop signs at laguna/state
Hello,
I live at 2505 State St and want to show my support for the proposed all-way stop signs at Laguna/State intersecƟon. This
is such a busy intersecƟon and hard to cross as a pedestrian. The new blinking crosswalk doesn’t slow down many cars,
even when i’m out with my kids and pushing a stroller! This would really help our neighborhood!
Can I also suggest all-way stop signs for a block away at Beech/State and Beech/Roosevelt?
Thank you!
Best,
Alex Gioulakis
Sent from my iPhone 760.845.5401
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From:eheffner@att.net
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 2:35 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:State Street & Laguna all way stop signs and crosswalk
Categories:Red Category
We are fully in support of all way stop signs and crosswalks. Please install before somebody gets hit or killed.
Thank you.
Eric L. HeƯner
OCEAN CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
2501 State Street, #402
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(858) 205-4072
eheƯner@att.net
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From:mike internationalmolders.com <mike@internationalmolders.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 1:04 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Proposed all-way stop signs on State Street and Laguna Dr
To Whom it May Concern,
I am a resident at 2501 State Street #304 since April 2024.
It has been evident from the beginning, of the high volume of traffic at the intersection of State Street and
Laguna Dr which probably required stop signs before the activity in our new Building at 2501.
Now with this building (2501 State)and the additional 34 cars the garage houses it is more than obvious
that stop signs are needed.
Please approve the stop signs as soon as possible before something serious happens.There have been
too many close calls to ignore !
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Michael Wellman
2501 State Street #304
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From:diane bladel <dianebld@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 12:25 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Subject: Support for Stop Signs at State and Laguna Dr.
Please consider the importance of placing all-way stop signs at State St. and Laguna Dr. as well as a
more visible crosswalk.
Our concerns are warranted based on near accidents with cars, as well as pedestrians.
Laguna Dr. and State St. have had an increase in both vehicle, motorcycle, electric bikes, and foot traffic
over the past year. This has also been increased based on newly opened restaurants in the area.
Hopefully, the additional safety features will prevent a possible injury/death.
My husband and I witnessed a pedestrian death on La Jolla Blvd. in La Jolla before the City placed a
traffic light. Please don't let our community have to suffer from a simple omission. Lives are far more
important.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Bob and Diane Bladel
2501 State St. Unit 207
858 337-7051
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From:MDS <michaelsoares1005@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:34 AM
To:Traffic
Subject:Support for Stop Signs at State & Laguna
Dear Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission,
I strongly support the proposed all-way stop signs at State Street and Laguna Drive because:
There have been numerous near-miss accidents at this intersection.
Pedestrians and cyclists are at high risk when crossing.
Drivers often speed through, creating unsafe conditions.
Stop signs will improve visibility, awareness, and traffic flow.
This change will prevent accidents and protect our community.
Please move forward with approving this important safety improvement.
I personally have almost been hit by speeders, e-bikes and people turning as there’s blind-spots
Sincerely,
Michael Soares
2501 State Street
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From:Francesca Thomas <casathomas5@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:33 AM
To:Traffic
Subject:from Win & Francesca Thomas- in favor of all way stop at State and Laguna
To the Carlsbad City Council:
We are thrilled to hear that the City Council will be considering an all way stop at the corner of State
Street and Laguna Drive. We are enthusiastically in favor of this traffic modification.
We moved into the condos on this corner one year ago. Every day- whether to go to the park, or cross the
street to grab a cup of coffee, or walk our dog down to get her bath in the Village- we cross at this
intersection. And despite the flashing light for the pedestrian crosswalk, we always feel like we are
taking our lives into our hands just to get across the street. We have taken to walking out of our way to the
traffic circle just to feel safe crossing.
Traffic from all directions seems intent on moving and largely unaware that people frequently cross at
this corner. We have seen people with strollers having to run, or stop short in the crosswalk. Some
people try to cross on the north side of the intersection- not in the crosswalk- where cars coming from
the Village at least have more time to see them, and cars coming out of the traffic circle have not picked
up to full speed. And because of all the cars parked along Laguna, it's often hard for drivers on that street
approaching the intersection to see pedestrians going from the park into the Village. The safety of
pedestrians is really at risk.
Carlsbad is known for being pedestrian friendly. We know, for the Village in particular, walkability is a
point of pride. We may be at the end of the Village, but Maxton Brown Park is a beloved attraction used by
so many. This intersection is currently unsafe for the neighbors and visitors who visit this little corner of
our Village. Thank you for approving an all way stop at Laguna Drive and State Street so neighbors and
visitors alike can safely cross to and from the lagoon and the Village.
Gratefully,
Francesca and Win Thomas
2501 State Street #205
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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From:David Fares <david@davidfares.com>
Sent:Monday, October 6, 2025 3:21 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Traffic Issues State and Laguna (Stop Sign)Hi"
Attachments:Traffic State and Laguna.pdf; Traffic Issues State and Laguna.pptx
Hi:
I am sorry this is last minute. Please find attached a pdf that describes many of the issues we, who live in Laguna
Point;, have been experiencing at the intersection of State and Laguna. Please include as part of the meeting. Also
attached in pptx.
Thank you!
David Fares
858-271-9000
David@DavidFares.com
http://www.DavidFares.com
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Add Crosswalk
Current Line of Sight
Proposed Line of Sight
Add Stop Sign
Uphill
Issues
1.Cars do sliding stop on laguna,
turn left onto state.
2.Coming down Laguna Drive,
many don’t even stop at stop
sidng
3.East on Laguna cars can’t see by
state
4.No enformcent of 20 foot
5.Going north on state, because
cars are parked, can’t even see
crosswalk sing
6.Come up south on State
slingshot from uphill and turn left
without looking
Current Stop Sign
LEGEND
Car awaiting turn
ISSUES
RECCOMENDATIONS
1.Add 3 Stop Signs
2.Add 3 Painted crosswalks
3.Add 2 signal crosswalk signs
4.Remove 2 parking spaces on the
Southeast corner on state Street
5.Remove 2 parking spaces on the
Northwest corner on State
6.Remove 2 parking spaces at the
Northwest corner on Laguna
7.Remove 3 parking spaces on the
south side of Laguna West of the
Laguna Point Driveway
8.Remove 2 Parking spaces on the
West side of Laguna east of the
Laguna Point Driveway
Add Crosswalk
Current Line of Sight
Proposed Line of Sight
Add Stop Sign
Uphill
1. Cars do slide stop W/B on Laguna to turn
left onto state because they don’t see
pedestrians or rush through
2. Cars W/B on Laguna don’t stop at the
stop sign, causing potential car accidents
from N/B State traffic and pedestrians
3. Cars N/B on State exceed the 25 mph
speed limit with no speed bumps or
traffic control all the way back to Grand
4. West on Laguna cars can’t see cars n/b
or s/b on state
5. No enforcement of 20-foot state law to
an intersection
6. Going north on state, because cars are
parked, can’t even see crosswalk sign
7. Oodles of e-bikes come down Laguna in
groups and seldom stop at the sign or
yield at the intersection.
8. Uphill on Laguna E/B, Curve, and Cars
parked cause serious line of sight issue
for Laguna Point Driveway exit.
9. Same is true for W/B traffic on Laguna at
Laguna Point Driveway as Cars parked on
S. Side and E. of Laguna Driveway create
serous line of sight issues.
10. Cars rev and speed coming off State St.
roundabout hitting hill on S/B State.
Same occurs as they turn uphill on E/B
Laguna
Current Stop Sign
LEGEND
Car awaiting turn
ISSUES
RECCOMENDATIONS
1. Add 3 Stop Signs
2. Add 3 Painted crosswalks
3. Add 2 signal crosswalk signs
4. Remove 2 parking spaces on the
Southeast corner on state Street
5. Remove 2 parking spaces on the
Northwest corner on State
6. Remove 2 parking spaces at the
Northwest corner on Laguna
7. Remove 3 parking spaces on the south
side of Laguna West of the Laguna Point
Driveway
8. Remove 2 Parking spaces on the West
side of Laguna east of the Laguna Point
Driveway
9. Patrol the intersection
Traffic Issues Laguna and
State
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Jp Nevins <jpnevins@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 6, 2025 1:31 PM
To:Traffic
Subject:Fwd: Monday, October 6 Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission Meeting
Good afternoon,
Comments on crosswalks and speed humps or bumps.
Good morning Pete,
There are different locations for the crosswalks showing up on google and Apple maps. I have inserted
proposed locations for new crosswalks in the screenshots. Intersection crosswalks are not the optimal
location for safety as motorists will give preference to looking for autos and not pedestrians nor cyclists
whereas mid block or setback crosswalks will engage their full attention to pedestrians. The park is quite
popular therefore I suggest that a crosswalk on Laguna at the east end of the park is a good option. As
for State street the north side of the intersection is problematic because of the steep slope and proximity
to the roundabout, south of Laguna Street is safer and may discourage fast acceleration from the stop
sign.
Here’s a link to commercially available speed bumps, note the ends are nicely rounded and in some
cases brightly colored yellow.
https://www.barcoproducts.com/coveosearch/result#q=speed%20humps%20end%20cap&sort=releva
ncy&numberOfResults=30
https://www.barcoproducts.com/speed-bumps/speed-bumps
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On Oct 5, 2025, at 23:21, Pete Penseyres <cyclovet11@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
There are two items on tomorrows meeting that may affect you depending
on where you ride or drive.
Item 2 is a proposal for ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
STATE STREET AND LAGUNA DRIVE
If the stop signs are installed, the Rapid Flashing Beacons that are
actuated for pedestrians crossing to the south side of Laguna Drive will be
removed as they are not allowed at a stop controlled intersection.
It is not clear if crosswalks will be added at the other 2 legs of this
intersection. I'll ask that question tomorrow unless I should recuse myself
due to the proximity to my home and my extensive use of this intersection
for 10 years, almost all of it by bike, with only the Laguna Stop Sign.
Item 3 is a proposal for 2 sets of speed humps on Unicornio Street from
Rancho Cortes to El Fuerte Street.
Speed humps pose some hazard to cyclists if the edges are steep, since
they can cause loss of control if a steep edge is hit at a shallow angle,
causing the front wheel to be turned sharply. The hazard is more likely to
cause a crash if the humps are not clearly painted and if they are located
in an area where the edges can be shaded. At least 2 cyclists have had
serious injury crashes after hitting edges they did not see due to lighting
conditions and insufficient painting.
There will be another chance for our Commission to review the location
and design of the humps before they go to the City Council, but this would
be a good time to request some kind of cross slope design criteria for the
edges of these asphalt humps.
Pete Penseyres
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Lindy Pham, Associate Engineer
Oct. 6, 2025
All-Way Stop at State Street and
Laguna Drive
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Support staff’s recommendation to install an
all-way stop at the intersection of State Street
and Laguna Drive
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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•Park Drive
•Hummingbird Road
•Black Rail Road
•Plum Tree Road
•Carrillo Way
TRAFFIC CALMING STREETS
State Street and Laguna Drive
•In the Village community
•Both classified as Local/Neighborhood Streets
•Speed Limits: 25 MPH on State Street
30 MPH on Laguna Drive
•Surrounding land uses include residential and
commercial
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EXISTING ROADWAY
•Stop control on Laguna Drive
•State Street is 40-44 feet wide (curb to
curb) with one travel lane and on-street
parking in each direction
•Laguna Drive is 40 feet wide with one
travel lane and on-street parking in each
direction
•Uncontrolled and marked crosswalk with
RRFBs crossing State Street
Maxton
Brown Park
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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MAXTON BROWN PARK
•Maxton Brown Park is in the northwest
quadrant of the intersection
•One-acre community park
•Walking trail, picnic areas, and benches
overlooking the Buena Vista Lagoon
•Popular destination for nearby
residents
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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BACKGROUND
•In 2024, a residential development was
constructed on the west side of the
intersection
•Its driveway aligns directly with Laguna
Drive, effectively adding a fourth leg to the
intersection
•The uncontrolled marked crosswalk with
RRFBs was relocated from the north side to
the south side of the intersection
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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•Limited visibility and vehicle speeds on State Street
•Pedestrian safety crossing State Street to Maxton
Brown Park
•Requested an all-way stop at the intersection
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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RESIDENTS CONCERNS & REQUESTS
ALL-WAY STOP ANALYSIS
•Staff utilized criteria found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
•Key factors considered include:
–Vehicular, bike and pedestrian volumes
–Collision history
–Movement conflicts
–Sight distance
–Traffic operations
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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CRITERIA A – INTERIM MEASURE
•Criteria A –Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an
interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while
arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
A traffic signal at the intersection is not planned or programmed
in the City’s Capital Improvement Program at State Street/Laguna Drive,
therefore, Criteria A was not satisfied.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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CRITERIA B – COLLISION HISTORY
•Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to
correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and
left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.
A review of the collision history between January 2023 and December 2024
indicated there has been one reported collision at the intersection of State
Street/Laguna Drive therefore, Criteria B was not satisfied.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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CRITERIA C – MINIMUM VOLUMES
Criteria C - Minimum volumes:
1.Average volume on a major street is at least 300 vehicles per hour for any
8 hours of an average day; and
2.The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume from the minor
street averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours with an
average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per
vehicle during the highest hour.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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CRITERIA C – MINIMUM VOLUMES
Average Traffic Volumes based on counts collected on Thursday, May 22, 2025
Criteria C was not satisfied.
Intersection
Average Veh. Volume
on Major Street,
State St
(300 or more)
Average Volume on
Minor Street,
Laguna Dr,
Veh., Peds and bikes
combined
(200 or more)
Minor Street,
Laguna Dr,
Vehicle Delay
(Min. 30 sec)
Criteria
Met?
State St. and Laguna Dr.459 284 15.7 NO
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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CRITERIA D – 80% MINIMUM VOLUMES
Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all
satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from
this condition.
Since there is only one collision in Criteria B,
Criteria D was not satisfied.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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A.The need to control left-turn conflicts;
B.The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes;
C.Locations where a road user, after stopping cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and
D.An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of
similar design and operating characteristics where multi-way stop control
would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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OPTIONAL CRITERIA
OPTIONAL CRITERIA B
The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.
•Considerable number of pedestrians: 326 pedestrians crossing on a typical weekday
•An all-way stop control would reduce conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrians at this intersection
Therefore, Optional Criteria B was satisfied.
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ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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Westbound Laguna Drive looking south on State Street
Object at 150’ away
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OPTIONAL CRITERIA C – SIGHT DISTANCE
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
Westbound Laguna Drive looking north on State Street
Visibility of object at
150’ obstructed by
parked vehicle.
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OPTIONAL CRITERIA C – SIGHT DISTANCE
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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Madison St
•To provide sufficient
sight distance,
additional 17 feet of red
curb is needed
•Staff does not support
parking removal due to
high demand for parking
in the area
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OPTIONAL CRITERIA C – SIGHT DISTANCE
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
OPTIONAL CRITERIA C
Locations where a road user, after stopping cannot see conflicting traffic and is
not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also
required to stop
Based on the sight distance evaluation performed,
Optional Criteria C was satisfied.
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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QUEUING ANALYSIS
•Queuing analysis was performed using SYNCHRO
•95th percentile queue length (ft) :
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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Time of Day NB on State St SB on State St
AM 55’76’
Midday 75’88’
PM 93’92’
300’
CONCLUSION
•Based on the findings presented, staff recommends
installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of State
Street and Laguna Drive
•Existing RRFBs will be removed with the installation of an
all-way stop at intersection
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Staff have notified affected residents, business owners and others
who may be interested in the project:
•Doorhanger placed on residents and businesses within 500’
•City Manager’s Update e-newsletter
•Nextdoor post
•Carlsbad Village Association
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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NEXT STEPS
•City Council to adopt an ordinance to establish an
all-way stop at the intersection of State Street and
Laguna Drive
•Once ordinance is adopted, STOP signs and
pavement markings will be installed at the
intersection
•RRFBs will be removed concurrently
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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Support staff’s recommendation to install an
all-way stop at the intersection of State Street
and Laguna Drive
THANK YOU!
ITEM 2: ALL-WAY STOP AT STATE ST. AND LAGUNA DR.
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