HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-10; City Council; 08; Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison StreetCA Review TL
Meeting Date: March 10, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
john.kim@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2757
Subject: Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Grand
Avenue and Madison Street
District: 1
Recommended Action
Introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.28.810 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish
all-way stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street.
Executive Summary
Staff evaluated the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street for having stop signs in all
directions in response to requests from the community and as part of the city’s ongoing efforts
to improve traffic safety. This would involve adding stop signs only for eastbound and
westbound traffic on Grand Avenue at Madison Street since there are already existing stop
signs for northbound and southbound traffic on Madison Street, adding “All-Way”
supplemental signs and installing marked high-visibility crosswalks.
The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, which serves as the standard and guidance document for traffic control
devices installed in the State of California, including traffic signs, road surface markings and
traffic signals.
Based on this analysis and upon the recommendation of the Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission on Feb. 2, 2026, staff recommend establishment of all-way stop control at the
intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street.
Staff are asking the City Council to introduce an ordinance to amend the Carlsbad Municipal
Code to establish all-way stop control at this intersection. Only the City Council has the
authority to make changes to the Municipal Code.
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Explanation & Analysis
Current roadway conditions
Grand Avenue and Madison Street are classified as Village Streets in the city’s General Plan
Mobility Element, the element that covers transportation. They are in the Village, in the
northwest quadrant of the city.
•Grand Avenue and Madison Street have a posted speed limit of 25 mph.
•The surrounding land uses include residential and commercial along both streets.
•The intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street has existing stop signs for
northbound and southbound traffic at Madison Street.
•Grand Avenue has a roadway width that varies from 54 to 70 feet, curb to curb,
accommodating two travel lanes in the westbound direction and one travel lane in the
eastbound direction. On-street parking is available on both sides.
•Madison Street has a roadway width that varies from 48 to 60 feet, curb to curb,
accommodating one travel lane and on-street parking in each direction.
Residents have expressed concerns about the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street
due to limited visibility, vehicle speeds on Grand Avenue and the safety of pedestrian crossings
as well as expected additional pedestrian traffic with the opening of the grocery store Barons
Market on the northwest corner of the intersection, which is expected later this year. Due to
these concerns, they have requested the installation of additional stop signs for eastbound and
westbound traffic on Grand Avenue at the intersection with Madison Street.
All-way stop analysis
The city contracted with Michael Baker International, Inc., a civil engineering firm, to conduct
all-way stop analysis at 28 locations around the city, including Grand Avenue and Madison
Street. The analysis, following the guidelines in the state’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, evaluates factors such as vehicle, pedestrian and bike volumes. In addition, the state’s
manual outlines optional criteria that may be considered, including sight distance, movement
conflicts and overall traffic operations to assess whether all-way stop control is justified at a
particular intersection.
The intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street meets the state manual’s optional
criteria to be justified for an all-way stop control. The optional criteria considered are:
A.The need to control left-turn conflicts
B.The need to control vehicle and 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
D.An intersection of two residential neighborhood collectors, or through streets of similar
design and operating characteristics where an all-way stop control would improve the
traffic operational characteristics of the intersection
Staff reviewed the consultant’s findings that the intersection satisfies Optional Criterion B, as
shown in Exhibit 3. The following describes how the subject intersection satisfied the manual’s
Optional Criterion B.
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Optional Criterion B
The traffic data collected shows a significant number of pedestrians crossing at
this intersection, 1,247 pedestrians on a typical weekday. Additionally, a new
grocery store, Barons Market, is scheduled to open later this year in the
northwest quadrant of the intersection, which would likely further increase
pedestrian activity in the area. An all-way stop with marked high-visibility
crosswalks 1 would reduce potential conflicts between vehicular traffic and
pedestrians at this intersection. This criterion is therefore satisfied.
Queuing analysis
Staff conducted a queueing analysis, which studied how many vehicles line up at the
intersection during peak periods, to evaluate whether all-way stop control at the intersection of
Grand Avenue and Madison Street would cause vehicles to spill back into the two adjacent
signalized intersections, each located 300 feet from Madison Street, on Grand Avenue. The
analysis indicates that vehicle queues on Grand Avenue would be less than 135 feet during peak
periods, so impacts to the adjacent signalized intersections are not anticipated.
Additional parking
Red curbs that were previously installed on
Grand Avenue to address sight-distance
concerns for cars turning from Madison Street
would no longer be needed with the
implementation of an all-way stop at the
intersection. The existing red curbs could
therefore be removed to allow for additional
parking on Grand Avenue. Staff estimated that
about three parking spaces could be added on
Grand Avenue with the removal of red curbs
associated with the implementation of an all-
way stop at this intersection.
A related staff report proposing additional parking and lane reduction on Grand Avenue
between the Tyler Street Alley and Jefferson Street, which includes the Grand-Madison
intersection, is also to be presented to the City Council at this meeting.
Community Outreach
Staff have notified affected residents, business owners and others who may be interested in the
establishment of all-way stop control at this intersection, through:
•Website updates
•Social media posts
•City Manager’s Update e-newsletter
•Outreach to local businesses and the Carlsbad Village Association
1 High-visibility crosswalks use patterns, such as continental and ladder designs, that are more visible from farther
away than traditional transverse-line crosswalks. They are designed to increase driver awareness and improve
yielding behavior.
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Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission recommendation
The Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission supported staff’s recommendation to install all-way
stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison on Feb. 2, 2026. The approved
minutes from this meeting are provided as Exhibit 4.
Fiscal Analysis
Installation of new stop signs with “All-Way” supplemental signs, associated striping and
removal of existing red curbs will cost approximately $8,000. Sufficient funds are available in
the Traffic Engineering Operating Budget to cover the proposed work.
Next Steps
Following the City Council’s introduction of the ordinance, the item will be scheduled for
adoption at the City Council’s next meeting. The ordinance will then become effective 30 days
following adoption.
After the ordinance goes into effect, staff will issue a work order and perform the installation of
the appropriate signage and striping at the Grand Avenue and Madison Street intersection. The
red curbs will be removed concurrently.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action to establish all-way stop control and associated roadway striping and to
remove red curb painting is categorically exempt from environmental review under California
Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15301(c) because it involves the
maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of
the existing or former use. This exemption covers changes in traffic and parking regulations,
including installation and replacement of signs in connection therewith, where such changes do
not establish a higher speed limit along a significant portion of the street and will not result in
more than a negligible increase in use of the street. No exceptions to the categorical exemption
as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
19.04.070(C) apply.
The proposed action is also exempt from the requirements of a minor coastal development
permit and coastal development permit because the proposed action is to establish all-way
stop control. Activities of public utilities as specified in the repair, maintenance, and utility
hookup exclusion adopted by the Coastal Commission, including but not limited to
miscellaneous traffic safety projects, are exempt in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 21.201.060.B.11. A permit issued by the city for a development which is categorically
excluded or exempt from the coastal development permit requirements is exempt from the
notice and hearing requirements of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201.
The proposed action to adopt an ordinance amending Section 10.28.810 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to establish all-way stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and
Madison Street is also exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections
15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment.
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 4 of 15
Exhibits
1. City Council ordinance
2. Proposed changes to ordinance
3. California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices’ all-way stop application worksheet
4. Minutes from Feb. 2, 2026, Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting (on file in the
Office of the City Clerk)
5. Correspondence received through Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at noon
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 5 of 15
Exhibit 1
ORDINANCE NO. CS-511 .
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.810 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
GRAND AVENUE AND MADISON STREET
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the California Constitution, and Government Code
Section 37100, the City Council may pass ordinances not in conflict with the Constitution and the laws
of the State of California or the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, California is a charter city, duly organized under the California
Constitution, the Charter of the City of Carlsbad, and the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 21100 delegates the authority to local authorities to regulate
traffic by means of official traffic control devices meeting the requirements of Vehicle Code Section
21400; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect the public safety and welfare of persons and
property within the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the city contracted with Michael Baker International, a civil engineering firm, to
conduct a multi-way stop analysis at 28 locations within city limits, including Grand Avenue and
Madison Street, and Michael Baker International determined that the intersection of Grand Avenue
and Madison Street satisfied criteria for a multi-way stop based on guidelines provided by the California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the analysis by Michael Baker International and determined that the
proposed intersection design meets the requirements of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, would improve safety, and therefore warrants the establishment of all-way stop
control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street; and
WHEREAS, existing red curbs on Grand Avenue that were installed to address sight distance
concerns would no longer be needed and therefore can be removed with the establishment of all-way
stop control at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, on Feb. 2, 2026, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission supported staff’s
recommendation to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison
Street; and
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WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the operating budget to implement the all-way stop
control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council has determined that the proposed action to establish all-way stop
control and associated roadway striping and to remove red curb painting is categorically
exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, or CEQA, Section 15301(c) because it involves the maintenance, repair or
minor alteration of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of the existing or
former use. This exemption covers changes in traffic and parking regulations, including
installation and replacement of signs in connection therewith, where such changes do
not establish a higher speed limit along a significant portion of the street and will not
result in more than a negligible increase in use of the street. No exceptions to the
categorical exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 19.04.070(C) apply.
3.That the City Council has determined that the proposed action is exempt from the
requirements of a minor coastal development permit and coastal development permit
because the proposed action is to establish all-way stop control. Activities of public
utilities as specified in the repair, maintenance, and utility hookup exclusion adopted
by the Coastal Commission, including but not limited to miscellaneous traffic safety
projects, are exempt in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
21.201.060.B.11. A permit issued by the city for a development which is categorically
excluded or exempt from the coastal development permit requirements is exempt from
the notice and hearing requirements of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.201.
4.That the City Council has determined that the proposed action to adopt an ordinance
amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28, Section 810 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to
establish all-way stop control at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street
is also exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15378(b)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment.
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 7 of 15
5.Title 10, Chapter 28, Section 810 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
§ 10.28.810 Madison Street
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Madison Street:
Walnut Avenue
Chestnut Avenue
Pine Avenue
Oak Avenue
Grand Avenue
6.This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption.
7.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the
ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published
at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen
days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 10th
day of March, 2026, and thereafter
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the __ day of ________, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
_________________________________
CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
_______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
_______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 2
Staff propose amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter
10.28 – Special Stops, as reflected below:
§ 10.28.810 Madison Street
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Madison Street:
Walnut Avenue
Chestnut Avenue
Pine Avenue
Oak Avenue
Grand Avenue
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 9 of 15
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 07/17/2025
CHK KF DATE 07/25/2025
Major St:Grand Avenue Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St:Madison Street Critical Approach Speed 25 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 300 210 491 507 475 570 585 630 585 503 Average=543
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 200 140 183 221 217 189 214 254 241 260 Average=222
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
6PM 260 30 seconds 19.2
Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO
REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED
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 THREE CRITERIA
SATISFIED 80%
C.2. Minor Street Volume of at least 160 units per hour Yes No
Exhibit 3
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 10 of 15
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:Grand Avenue Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St:Madison Street Critical Approach Speed 25 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.
Option B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO
March 10, 2026 Item #8 Page 11 of 15
Exhibit 4
Minutes from Feb. 2, 2026, Traffic Safety and Mobility
Commission Meeting
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: Grand Ave improvements
Importance:High
From: Amie Boring <amie.boring@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 5:18 PM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Grand Ave improvements
To Whom It May Concern,
I recently read the email regarding the 4 way stop at Grand and Madison as well as additional parking. I
live in 92008 and visit the Village several times a week. I am IN FAVOR of these proposals. Thank you.
--
Amie Boring
3308 Belle Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-522-2017
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Exhibit 5
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Lovelynne Magalued
From:Lovelynne.Magalued@carlsbadca.gov
Subject:FW: 4 way stop at grand & madison
Importance:High
From: Paula Elliott <theelliotthouse@rogers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:02 AM
To: City Clerk <clerk@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: 4 way stop at grand & madison
We agree fully with adding a 4 way stop to this intersection. On several occasions we have either feared
being hit as a driver with cars pulling out of Madison onto Grand; or as a pedestrian crossing Madison as
we walk along Grand.
thank you,
Paula & Michael Elliott
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Morgen Fry
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To:City Clerk
Subject:Grand changes
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Diagonal parking on narrow streets just doesn’t seem like a good idea. It limits the space for cars driving down Grand. It’s
also a visual obstrucƟon and the people are coming out of their cars and crossing the street that represents another
safety issue.
The stop signs are a good idea. I drive in that area very oŌen and it is tricky coming out of Madison onto grand
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Adriana Trujillo
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David Arias <davidalexarias2@gmail.com >
Monday, March 9, 2026 11 :53 AM
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Public Comment -City Council Meeting 3/10/26
All Receive -Agenda Item# 12-
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I'm a resident of Carlsbad Village and would like to provide comment in support of the potential
improvements to the area near Grand Ave and Madison St.
I routinely use Madison St. to bike in and out of the village , as it feels safer than the high-speed traffic on
Jefferson. The proposed four-way stop feels like a significant improvement, and I'm also supportive of
the traffic calming that will come from narrowing the road and adding parking.
Best ,
David Arias
Address: 2625 Kremeyer Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Subject: YES to installing a long-overdue stop sign at Grand and Madison
Hello, I have an office nearby on Madison and have nearly been hit crossing Grand at Madison so
many times that I now only use the traffic signal at Roosevelt to cross. People drive way too fast on EB
Grand trying to make it through the light at Jefferson--l've seen many near misses of cars vs. moms with
strollers, elderly, kids on bikes, etc. If this isn't reason enough, please consider that when Barrens opens,
vehicle, bicycle and foot traffic will greatly increase in the area along with the likelihood of a tragic
accident at this location. The city is aware of resident concerns about this unsafe intersection which
greatly increases your liability in the event of a tragic incident at this intersection.
Please install the 4-way stop ASAP.
Thanks,
Andrea Suarez
3575 Rock Ridge Road
Carlsbad CA 92010
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Adriana Trujillo
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Natalie <nbh0405@gmail.com>
Monday, March 9, 2026 4:52 PM
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Subject: Fwd: Grand & Madison
Please see my email from nearly four years ago ... I've been writing about this intersection since 2014. As
I've lived here and worked here for over 15 years and feel very strongly about the fact that a stop sign
should be here and is long overdue.
Thanks,
Natalie
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Date: April 20, 2022 at 5:34:12 PM PDT
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Subject: Grand & Madison
Hello,
I am writing regarding this intersection.
There should be a 4 way stop-round a bout-or at the very very least a blinking cross walk.
I have witnessed on random occasions near collisions or pedestrians accidents.
I believe if anyone sits at this intersection for longer than 5 minutes they would see the
same. It is very unsafe for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Thank you,
Natalie
760-828-6316
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Jessica Hammack <jlthammack@gmail.com>
Monday, March 9, 2026 7:31 PM
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Input -March 10, 2026 Meeting
I am a Carlsbad resident and wanted to reach out in favor of an all-way stop at Grand Ave. and Madison Street. This is a
very dangerous intersection with a lot of pedestrian traffic, paired with a longer length of crosswalk across Grand. Would
love to also see it get a lit crosswalk with a pedestrian push button on all sides (similar to those at the beach and in many
other parts of the Village) to further increase safety.
Thank you!
Jessica Hammack
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Dominique VALDEZ <domvaldezz@gmail.com>
Monday, March 9, 2026 7:40 PM
City Clerk
Proposed 4 way stop
I am writing in support of a four way stop at the intersection of Madison and Grand. My family has personally
experienced several close calls at the intersection and witnessed many more. With the new store going into the shopping
center and more traffic there it is definitely needed.
Thank you,
Dominique Valdez
Carlsbad Resident
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Adriana Trujillo
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To all City Council members,
Pauline Hoffman < phoffman 1271@gmail.com >
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:00 PM
City Clerk
Grand Avenue Street Improvement
I live in Carlsbad, and work at Village Optometry which is located at 711 Grand Avenue. I have seen
several accidents, near misses, people being hit at the intersection. I face this intersection every day (8-9
hrs every weekday)
I am totally in favor of all the provisions in the Grand Avenue improvement will be working as you discuss
this improvement, but I wanted to let you all know that this improvement should be done as soon as
possible.
I don't want to sit in my chair and see one more person hurt at this intersection.Please move forward with
this improvement.
Thank you.
Pauline Hoffman
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Christine Davis <chris@carlsbad-village.com>
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:13 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Geoff Patnoe
Subject: Agenda Item #8 -All-Way Stop at Intersection of Grand Ave. & Madison St.
I am writing on behalf of the Carlsbad Village Association to express our strong support for installing an
all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Madison Street.
Currently, crossing Grand Avenue from Madison Street presents a safety concern for drivers and
pedestrians. Due to limited visibility, drivers must pull forward into traffic to see oncoming vehicles and
then accelerate quickly to cross or turn onto Grand. This creates an uncomfortable and potentially
hazardous situation, particularly when pedestrians are present.
A flashing crosswalk would raise awareness for pedestrians but would not address the fundamental
challenge drivers face when attempting to cross or turn onto Grand Avenue. An all-way stop would
provide a clearer, safer solution by improving visibility, slowing traffic, and creating predictable
movement for both vehicles and pedestrians.
With the upcoming opening of Barons Market, traffic at this intersection will only increase. Installing a
four-way stop now would be a proactive step to improve safety and calm traffic at this important
location.
We have already seen the positive impact of this type of measure. The recently installed three-way stop
at State Street and Laguna Drive has significantly improved safety and traffic flow. We believe a similar
installation at Grand Avenue and Madison Street would produce equally beneficial results.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CHRISTINE DAVIS I Executive Director
Carlsbad Village Association
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Rosie Sharp <rosemary.cowell@gmail.com>
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:30 AM
City Clerk
Stop sign addition to the village Grand/Madison
The 4 way stop sign at Grand/Madison is so needed and i am really hoping that it goes ahead.
I have almost been run over there with my baby in the stroller multiple times and drivers get confused
and do not stop.
Also some drivers already think that it is a 4 way stop sign and it causes so much confusion and danger to
drivers and pedestrians. I have lived here for 1 O years and have always thought that this intersection has
been incredible dangerous-i witness confusion and near crashes almost daily.
I would be so grateful for this new addition and really really hope it goes ahead!
Thank you so much.
Rosie Sharp
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:21 AM
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Grand ave improvement
Yay! The improvements look great! Thank you!
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Ivan Nevarez <ivnevarez@gmail.com >
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:35 AM
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Question for Grand Ave and Madison St intersection improvements meeting .
Does the queuing analysis for that intersection include the
expected traffic increase (both car and pedestrian) due to the new
Baron's Market that is opening soon on Madison St?
I imagine with Smart&Final closing soon, and the convenience and
novelty of a new neighborhood grocery store, traffic at that
intersection will markedly increase. As will parking demand in the
parking lot of the Roosevelt Center off of Madison and on Madison.
Will right and left turn queues from Grand onto Madison also
increase in length due to increased traffic to the new
market? Especially with Grand Ave westbound now proposed to
go down to one-lane before the Madison intersection?
How does the intersection planned improvements factor in that
increased traffic?
thank you,
-Ivan Nevarez
resident and frequent downtown customer.
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Oli Sharp <osharp@challengersports.com >
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12 :48 PM
City Clerk
Grand avenue stop sign
Good afternoon i am just writing to say that a 4 way stop sign on Grand/Madison is very much needed.
We have been subject to and witnessed so many near crashes and drivers do not know how to use the
intersection. The 4 way stop sign would make it so much safer.
Thank you! Oli
Oli Sharp
Regional Director
Challenger Sports
760-201-3834
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Sherri Braski <sherri@unitedassetrecovery.com>
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 2:10 PM
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Comments for 3-10-26 Council Meeting * Re: Agenda Items 8 & 12
Driveway Merge to Madison Diagram.pdf
March 10, 2026
Committee Meeting Agenda Item 8 & 12:
Dear Chair and committee members:
I have traffic expertise including hiring and training dozens of bus drivers under subcontract with North County
Transit District and administering the on-road Class-B Driver's License Exam.
Item #8: Stop at Madison & Grand.
I am currently a business resident at 640 Grand Ave., at the intersections of both Madison and Roosevelt
Streets. I've been at this location since 2012. Too often, the speed of traffic traveling west bound on Grand
Ave., at these intersections creates unsafe conditions for both pedestrians and vehicles.
I am in favor of a four-way stop at Madison & Grand.
Item #12: Grand Ave. Proposed Additional Parking and Lane Reduction.
Angled Parking was added to Madison at 640 Grand some years ago . Angled parking, when close to a
driveway, creates a tremendous block of view of traffic approaching from the left side. One's vehicle needs to
venture far into the lane of traffic before gaining sufficient line-of-sight view of oncoming traffic (see
diagram). Near driveways, angled parking spots create blind spots that lead to increased accidents and
injury. I encourage the city to carefully weigh the benefits of increased parking capacity versus increased
injury and fatalities . I also encourage the city to consider acquiring additional property in the Barrio for the
sole purpose of public parking while retaining (and restoring) parallel parking spots near driveways.
I am in favor of:
1) Not adding angled parking near driveways.
2) Restoring parallel parking spots near the driveway of 640 Grand onto Madison and other locations where
angled parking creates blind spots to oncoming traffic.
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3) The city purchasing properties when available or appropriate for the purposes of expanding public parking.
Thank you,
David Knott
United Asset Recovery
640 Grand Avenue, Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sherri Braski
United Asset Recovery
640 Grand Avenue, Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6300
sherri@unitedassetrecovery.com
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Nina Sasso <sasso.nina@gmail.com>
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 3:47 PM
City Clerk
Grand Ave and Madison St
I strongly support a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Ave and Madison St. I live in an apartment on this
intersection and hear frantic honking 5-10 times per day outside my window as cars try to navigate this busy intersection
with minimal traffic control. Cars attempting to drive straight through on Madison have a difficult time finding an
opportunity to cross straight through the intersection as cross traffic does not stop, so cars on Madison aggressively
speed through the intersection to make it to the other side, which is dangerous for the drivers but also poses a significant
danger to any pedestrian or cyclist trying to navigate the intersection at the same time. Drivers are so focused on
speeding across in a small window of opportunity and they aren't focusing on pedestrians or others nearby.
Regarding the crosswalk here, this is a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians as cars never seem to see pedestrians
waiting on the curb and drive right past them without yielding to allow them to cross. At night it is even more dangerous
for pedestrians as there are no flashing lights to indicate to drivers that a pedestrian is in the crosswalk. I see people
sprint across the crosswalk to get to the other side as traffic approaches them without slowing down. I highly
recommend a new all-way stop and installation of crosswalk flashing lights. There are many businesses and residences
near this intersection so there is a good deal of vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic passing through here daily. Thank you
for your consideration.
Nina Sasso
723 Grand Avenue
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