HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-29; City Council; 21113; Traffic Management Approve Phase II Levante StCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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1/29/13
DEPT. TRAN
CARLSBAD RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - APPROVE
PHASE II PLAN FOR LEVANTE STREET
DEPT DIRECTOI
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program Phase II measures for Levante Street
and introduce Ordinance No. cS-203 to require stops on Levante Street at its seven
intersections with Torrejon Place (west), Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east), Primavera
Way, Galleon Way, and Estancia Way.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program (CRTMP) is a three-phase program approved
by City Council to address speeding on residential streets. The CRTMP is designed to tackle
speeding issues by collaborating with the community and soliciting their input and support.
Over the past several years, staff has been working with the residents on Levante Street to help
reduce speeds on their neighborhood street utilizing Phase I of the CRTMP. Phase I utilizes
educational and enforcement tools such as speed limit signs and pavement legends, police
enforcement and portable speed feedback signs to help reduce speeds and enhance the quality of life
in residential neighborhoods. Phase I solutions on Levante Street did not result in significant speed
reductions so staff has been working with the community on Phase II solutions over the past year.
Phase II utilizes cost-effective measures such as residential STOP signs to reduce the uncontrolled
length of residential streets to a more appropriate "residential neighborhood scale". By spacing these
features approximately 500 to 1,000 feet apart and at regular intervals along a street, driving behavior
can be modified and speeds reduced.
As part of the process outlined in Phase II, a neighborhood meeting was held on April 25, 2012 to
present a proposed Phase II plan and to work with the residents to establish consensus for the plan.
The plan proposes installation of residential STOP signs on Levante Street at the following
intersections: Torrejon Place (west), Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east), Primavera
Way, Galleon Way, and Estancia Way (see Exhibit 1). Levante Street, from Escenico Terrace to La
Costa Avenue, is approximately 7,735 feet (1.5 miles) in length. There are currently five existing all-
way STOPS on Levante Street. The proposed STOPs would bring the total of all-way STOP
controlled intersections on Levante Street to twelve. This would reduce the uncontrolled length of
Levante Street to segments of approximately 500 to 900 feet in length.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bryan Jones, (760) 602-2431, brvan.iones@carlsbadca.gov
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Implementation of Phase II requires that the proposed plan be supported by the residents on the
street as determined by the results of a mailed survey. Public support has been defined in the
CRTMP as at least a 50% return rate of the surveys and at least a 67% support rate of the returned
surveys. After the public meeting, a survey was sent to all residents and non-resident owners on this
portion of Levante Street. The results were as follows: 192 addresses were surveyed; 131 surveys
were returned (68% return rate); and of the returned surveys, 89 were in support of the plan (68%
support rate).
The Traffic Safety Commission considered this matter at its meeting on October 1, 2012. Based on
the findings by staff and the public support indicated by the mail survey, the Traffic Safety
Commission recommended approval of the CRTMP Phase II plan for Levante Street and that ALL-
WAY STOP control be established on Levante Street at its intersections with Torrejon Place (west),
Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east), Primavera Way, Galleon Way, and Estancia Way.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301(c) - minor alteration of existing facilities, including streets, sidewalks,
gutters, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The installation of fourteen STOP signs, fourteen STOP legends, fourteen limit lines and four STOP
AHEAD signs on Levante Street will cost approximately $15,000. Sufficient funds are available in the
Streets Division operating budget.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location map.
2. Minutes from the Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 10/1 /12.
3. Ordinance No. cs-203 to require stops on Levante Street at its intersections with
Torrejon Place (west), Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east), Primavera Way, Galleon
Way, and Estancia Way.
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MINUTES
MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
October 1, 2012
5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jairo Valderrama called the Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Chair Jairo Valderrama
Vice-Chair Hope Wrisley
Commissioner Kathryn Fox
Commissioner Fred Muir
Commissioner Chris Chauncey
None
Staff Members Present: John Kim, Associate Engineer, Transportation Department
Jim Murray, Associate Engineer, Transportation Department
Bryan Jones, Deputy Director, City Traffic Engineer
Commissioner Valderrama asked Commissioner Chauncey to briefly introduce himself since it was
his first Traffic Safety Commission meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 10, 2012
AaiON:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Motion by Vice-Chair Wrisley, and duly seconded by Chair
Valderrama, to approve the minutes ofthe special meeting held on
September 10,2012, as presented.
4-0-1
Valderrama, Wrisley, Fox, Muir
None
Chauncey
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None
PREVIOUS BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Bryan Jones presented an overview of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program
(CRTMP). Staff has been working with the residents on traffic calming measures in the nine
neighborhoods qualified for Phase II consideration. The first three neighborhoods are being
presented for consideration at this meeting.
Mr. Jones added that the goal ofthe CRTMP is to break up uncontrolled neighborhood streets into
shorter block lengths. These proposed plans are more community-driven than staff-driven,
meaning the residents in the neighborhoods have requested that the city address certain issues
and is not the city pushing any decisions on the neighborhoods.
ITEM 6A: Magnolia Avenue Traffic Calming Plan
Magnolia Avenue Traffic Calming Plan was presented by Jim Murray. Staff has received concerns
regarding speeding on Magnolia Avenue over the past 10 years. Based on Phase II ofthe Carlsbad
Residential Traffic Management Program, staff drafted a proposed plan to add two ALL-WAY STOP
locations on Magnolia Avenue at Adams Street and at Grecourt Way. A public neighborhood
meeting was held on May 16, 2012 with the residents of this neighborhood to present the
proposed plan and address any questions from residents. After the public meeting, a survey was
mailed out to residents and non-resident owners on Magnolia Avenue. There was a 70% return on
the mailed surveys and a 91% support rate of the proposed plan. Based on the results of the
survey and the requirements of Phase II ofthe Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program,
staff recommended approval ofthe Magnolia Avenue Traffic Calming Plan to install ALL-WAY STOP
control on Magnolia Avenue at Adams Street and at Grecourt Way.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Fox, and duly seconded by Vice-Chair
Wrisley, to approve the Magnolia Avenue Traffic Calming Plan.
VOTE: 5-0-0
AYES: Valderrama, Wrisley, Fox, Muir, Chauncey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
October 1,2012 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 3
ITEM 6B: Esfera Street Traffic Calming Plan
Esfera Avenue Traffic Calming Plan was presented by John Kim. Mr. Kim reiterated that the goal of
the CRTMP was to reduce the uncontrolled lengths of neighborhood streets to shorter, "residential
scale" block lengths of 500 to 1,000 feet in length. Based on Phase II ofthe CRTMP, staff drafted a
proposed plan to add two ALL-WAY STOP locations on Esfera Street at Fosca Street and at Piragua
Street. A public neighborhood meeting was held on May 9, 2012 with the residents of this
neighborhood to present the proposed plan and address any questions from residents. After the
public meeting, a survey was mailed out to the residents and non-resident owners on Esfera Street.
There was a 61% return on the mailed surveys and a 77% support rate for the proposed plan. Based
on the results of the survey and the requirements of Phase II of the CRTMP, staff recommended
approval ofthe Esfera Street Traffic Calming Plan to install ALL-WAY STOP control on Esfera Street
at Fosca Street and at Piragua Street.
Sandra Gravitt, 7410 Esfera Street, Carlsbad, resident of 22 years, spoke to show appreciation for
staffs efforts and thank Mr. Murray for ail of his help and attention to the residents in the Esfera
neighborhood. Ms. Gravitt stated that since the opening of La Costa Oaks, the Cadencia Street
traffic has been terrible with cars racing up and speeding down the street. There have been two
accidents since the opening of La Costa Oaks.
Commissioner Fox asked if staff considered an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of Esfera Street
and Cadencia Street.
Mr. Kim answered that this question was indeed brought up at the public meeting held on May 9,
2012. By design, the project scope was limited to traffic control on Esfera Street only. Considering
a STOP sign on Cadencia Street would be beyond the scope ofthe Esfera Street Traffic Calming
Plan. However, Cadencia Street is on the list of streets to be considered for Phase II
implementation and a future STOP sign on Cadencia Street at Esfera Street would likely be
considered at a later date.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Fox, and duly seconded by Chair
Valderrama, to approve the Esfera Street Traffic Calming Plan.
VOTE: 5-0-0
AYES: Valderrama, Wrisley, Fox, Muir, Chauncey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
October 1,2012 Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Page 4
ITEM 6C: Levante Street Traffic Calming Plan
Levante Street Traffic Calming Plan was presented by Mr. Murray. Mr. Murray stated that Levante
Street is the longest street currently being considered for traffic calming, at 7,715 feet in length
between Escenico Terrace and La Costa Avenue. Currently, there are five existing ALL-WAY STOP
locations on Levante Street. Based on Phase II ofthe CRTMP, staff proposed a draft plan to install
seven additional ALL-WAY STOP locations on Levante Street. This would reduce the uncontrolled
segments of Levante Street from approximately 1,200 to 1,900 feet to approximately 500 to 900
feet. A public meeting was held on April 25, 2012 with the residents of this neighborhood to
present the proposed plan and to answer any questions from residents. After the public meeting, a
survey was mailed out to the residents and non-resident owners on Levante Street. There was a
68% return on the mailed surveys and a 68% support rate for the proposed plan. Due to the
number of proposed STOP locations, Mr. Murray reported that staff drove the length of Levante
Street, stopping at the proposed STOP locations and is confident that the proposed plan will be
effective. Based on the results ofthe survey and the requirements of Phase II ofthe CRTMP, staff
recommended approval ofthe Levante Street Traffic Calming Plan to install ALL-WAY STOP control
on Levante Street at Torrejon Place (west), Oviedo Place, Madrilena Way, Galicia Way (east),
Primavera Way, Galleon Way and Estancia Street.
Commissioner Muir asked if there was a difference in elapsed time making the stops at the
proposed STOP locations as opposed to stopping only at the existing STOP locations.
Mr. Murray answered that the drive was not timed.
Commissioner Muir asked if there was a magic distance between STOP signs that people cease to
speed.
Mr. Kim stated that there is no magic number. The distance range of 500 to 1,000 feet found in
the CRTMP is based on the results ofthe pilot projects on Sierra Morena Avenue and Donna Drive.
Commissioner Chauncey asked when this many STOP signs are "overkill" and asked if maybe there
was a possibility for a few less stop signs.
Mr. Kim explained that the five existing stop signs were installed over the years in response to
speed complaints. The speeding issue has not been resolved by this approach which did not
consider the spacing between features. The number of STOP locations for this proposed plan was
necessary on Levante Street due to the length ofthe street in question.
Commissioner Muir inquired ifthe residents in the neighborhoods surrounding Levante Street were
included in the vote conducted.
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Mr. Jones said that no they were not included but they were notified regarding the TSC meeting
tonight.
Mr. Murray stated that he had received 5 emails and several phone calls regarding this item. All of
the emails and phone calls were in opposition to the proposed plan and suggested reducing the
number of proposed STOP locations.
Commissioner Fox made the statement that there are two alternate streets (La Costa Avenue and
Calle Barcelona) that could be used if travel on Levante Street became inconvenient due to the
proposed STOP locations.
Jenny Racine, 2217 Levante Street. Ms. Racine sated that she has to drive to the school on Levante
multiple times per day and the additional STOP signs would increase her travel time to and from
the school significantly. Ms. Racine also stated that the noise from the STOP to be placed in front
of her house on the corner of Levante and Torrejon would affect her home as well as her autistic
child. She also said that this STOP would devalue her property. Ms. Racine proposed that the new
ALL-WAY STOP be located at Reposado Drive instead of Torrejon Place. Ms., Racine concluded that
her neighbors are also opposed to the proposed plan and gave the Commissioners a copy of her
letter and attached photos.
Ray Peterson, 2433 Sacada Circle. Mr. Peterson stated that he was opposed to the particular plan
presented. While he supported the idea of reducing speed on Levante Street, he would have liked
for the surrounding neighborhoods to have been included in the voting process.
Stevon Booljonoc, 2425A Sacada Circle, resident since 1977. Mr. Booljonoc is opposed to the
Levante traffic calming plan and would like to see speed bumps instead of more signs because of
the fact that he travels on Levante Street on a daily basis and it would not be fair that he would
have to stop at each sign. He also said that the traffic that would back up in the morning and
afternoon by the school from the additional STOP signs would cause an unreasonable amount of
delay.
Perry Kagan, 2436B Sacada Circle. Mr. Kagan stated that he understands that need for traffic
calming on Levante Street but thinks that this is going to be overkill and cause gridlock. He does
agree with adding the STOP signs near the school. He says that these STOP signs would give people
no choice but to use La Costa Avenue or be stuck in traffic. Mr. Kagan also said police should be
used to enforce the speed limit and the STOP signs would devalue the resident's properties along
Levante Street. In conclusion he stated that this idea is overkill, inconvenient, and the City needs to
revise the plan for Levante Street.
Chris Bara, 2441 Levante Street, Carlsbad, resident of 26 years. Mr. Bara stated that this plan is
overkill. Maybe speed bumps could be used as a solution, thinks the plan needs to be revised.
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Nancy Starling, 2304 Levante Street, resident of 7 J4 years. Ms. Starling is shocked at the number of
STOP signs in the plan and she is opposed. She said that Levante Street would become similar to
Rancho Santa Fe Road in Encinitas. She would like to propose speed bumps to slow down traffic
and put police out to enforce the speed limit.
Vice Chair Wrisley stated that she has a STOP sign in front of her home and has observed that 1/3
ofthe people stop, 1/3 ofthe people roll through the stop, 1/3 don't pay attention at all. She also
said that the speed tables installed on Donna Drive are easy to avoid and maybe they are not so
effective.
Commissioner Muir asked why staff has not expanded the survey to include surrounding streets.
Mr. Kim stated that there are costs to every potential solution. In order to achieve safety, factors
such as convenience must sometimes be sacrificed. The CRTMP was designed to prioritize safety,
therefore the scope ofthe program was limited to the residents ofthe streets.
Vice-Chair Wrisley said that the residents directly affected should be included in the vote.
Mr. Jones stated that police do patrol streets on a rotation. He also said that 35 MPH does not give
a motorist enough time to see and stop for a pedestrian that may step into the street. Residential
streets are more oriented to pedestrians and children playing in front yards, especially if there is a
school nearby, as is the case on Levante Street. That is the reason why the California Vehicle Code
specifies 25 MPH for residential streets.
Commissioner Fox wanted to confirm that this plan was created by a combination of citizen
requests and a proposal by staff.
Mr. Jones confirmed Commissioner Fox's statement.
Commissioner Chauncey asked ifthe residents were given an all or nothing choice to vote on.
Mr. Jones stated that the residents had a desired speed for their neighborhood of 25 MPH and this
plan will achieve that speed as the distance between stop signs decreases. The residents helped
develop this plan that went out for a vote of the residents. This was not forced on them but
finalized after much discussion at the public neighborhood meeting.
Vice-Chair Wrisley said that the light-up signs that show speed are effective.
Commissioner Chauncey asked about alternatives such as dips in the road.
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Mr. Jones answered that dips are the reverse of speed bumps and the residents expressed a strong
aversion to speed bumps. Staff could revisit this at the Commission's request but it seemed clear to
staff that residents did not want speed bumps.
Chair Valderrama stated that police enforcement for speeding on streets cannot work all the time
since there is not enough manpower. The police need to focus on the safety of everyone in the
city. We need some kind of happy medium for everybody.
Mr. Jones stated that staff would like direction from the commissioners if they were not in support
ofthe plan.
Vice-Chair Wrisley expressed that Levante residents would wonder why they were asked for their
opinion if it was not going to work.
Mr. Kim stated that the efforts to address the issue would not necessarily stop if this plan is not
approved. Additional public meetings could be held to evaluate support for a plan with a reduced
number of STOP sign locations.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Fox, and duly seconded by Chair
Valderrama, to approve the Levante Street Traffic Calming Plan.
VOTE: 4-1-0
AYES: Valderrama, Wrisley, Fox, Muir
NOES: Chauncey
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM 6D: Review and approve TSC rules and adopt TSC Resolution No. 2012-3
Mr. Kim stated that a proposed time change for the Traffic Safety Commission meetings was
discussed at the previous meeting. In order to officially move the meeting time from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., the Commissioners needed to revise the procedural rules that outline the conduct ofthe
TSC meetings.
ACTION: Motion by Vice-Chair Wrisley, and duly seconded by Commissioner
Fox, to approve the TSC procedural rules and adopt TSC resolution
No. 2012-3, which revises the regular meeting time ofthe TSC from
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0
AYES: Valderrama, Wrisley, Fox, Muir, Chauncey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ITEM 7: REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
None.
ITEM 8: REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Mr. Jones announced that the City received $1.25 million in grants for the Carlsbad Livable Streets
Program.
Mr. Jones also announced that there is a "Village Voices" meeting on the third Thursday of every
month that the commissioners may be interested in attending.
Mr. Jones also reminded the commissioners ofthe Commissions & Committees Dinner on Thursday
night.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, Chair Valderrama adjourned the Meeting of October 1, 2012 at 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Rose Williams
Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-203
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER
10.28 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE
4 STOPS ON LEVANTE STREET AT ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH
TORREJON PLACE (WEST), OVIEDO PLACE, MADRILENA
5 WAY, GALICIA WAY (EAST), PRIMAVERA WAY, GALLEON
WAY, AND ESTANCIA WAY
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"10.28.541 - Torreion Place (west). Drivers shall stop where the
20 following described streets intersects Torrejon Place (west):
YI Levante Street"
12 SECTION 2: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
j3 by the addition of Section 10.28.982 to read as follows:
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The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Section 10.28.541 to read as follows:
"10.28.982 - Oviedo Place. Drivers shall stop where the following
described streets intersect Oviedo Place:
Levante Street"
Levante Street"
SECTION 4: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Section 10.28.984 to read as follows:
SECTION 3: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
17 by the addition of Section 10.28.983 to read as follows:
18 "10.28.983 - Madrilena Way. Drivers shall stop where the following described
street intersects Madrilena Way:
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"10.28.984 - Galicia Way (east). Drivers shall stop where the following
23 described street intersects Galicia Way (east):
24 Levante Street"
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1 SECTION 5: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
2 by the addition of Section 10.28.985 to read as follows:
3 "10.28.985 - Primavera Way. Drivers shall stop where the following described
street intersects Primavera Way:
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Levante Street"
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SECTION 6: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Section 10.28.986 to read as follows:
7 "10.28.986 - Galleon Way. Drivers shall stop where the following described
street intersects Galleon Way:
Levante Street"
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SECTION 7: That Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Section 10.28.987 to read as follows:
"10.28.987 - Estancia Street. Drivers shall stop where the following described
12 street intersects Estancia Street:
13 Levante Street"
14 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption; and
15 the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least once in
16 a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
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1 INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on
2 the 29*^ day of January 2013, and thereafter
3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
4 Califomia, on the ^day of , 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
5 AYES:
6 NOES:
7 ABSENT:
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Celia A. Brewer, City Attomey
MATT HALL, Mayor
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Kira Linberg
From:
Subject:
Importance:
Council Internet Email
FW: Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan - an email & (2) telephone call comments
High 1
From: Belinda Guzman
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:30 PM
To: Kira Linberg
Cc: Morgen Fry; Jim Murray; Bryan Jones
Subject: FW: Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan - an email & (2) telephone call comments
Importance: High
Hi Kira,
Public comments, quantity 3, listed below on the traffic calming items going to Council tonight.
Thanks for your assistance,
Belinda
For the members ofthe:
CITY COUNCIL /
ACM_PCMA/CAJZC^
From: Jim Murray
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:24 PM
To: Belinda Guzman
Cc: Bryan Jones; John Kim
Subject: Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan - an email & (2) telephone call comments
Belinda,
Here is the email comment from Matt Fernandes who lives on Levante St. in support ofthe propose traffic calming plan.
Also I received (2) telephone calls regarding the proposed Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan:
• One was a voice mail message from a woman (did not give her name or address) stating she lives on Levante St.
and is "very unhappy" with the proposed Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan, does not think STOP signs are needed.
• The other was from Daniel Bojanic who lives on Sacada Circle, he does not want all of the proposed STOP signs
on Levante St., he thinks traffic signals should be installed instead.
Please forward the email and the (2) telephone comments to the City Manager's Office so the comments are given to
the City Council members. Thank you.
dim CITV Of
^ CARLSBAD
Transportation Department
Jim Murray
Associate Engineer
Traffic Division
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
www.carlsbadca.ROv
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.From: Matt.Fernandes'[iT>ailto:mfernandesl7@omail.com1
Sent: Monday, jafiuary 28; 2013 3:42 PM
To: Jim Murray
Subject: Levante St. Traffic Calming Plan
Jim,
I will not be able to attend the City Coucil meeting tomorrow but I wanted to send you this email to let you
know that I support the additional stop signs on my street. Cars speeding on Levante is an all too common
occurence that poses a real danger to an abnormally large number of children. In addition to the children who
live on Levante (my son and daughter included), there are 680 students that attend La Costa
Heights Elementary, and a high school bus pick-up/drop off.
One of the stop signs will be added to the street sign that is in my front yard at 3115 Levante St. so I understand
that some people might be against the cosmetics of adding a big red sign to their yards. That being said, I think
it is a small price to pay to make the street safer for our children.
I would appreciate your support in this matter.
Sincerely,
Matt Fernandes
Carlsbad Residential Traffic
Management Program
Bryan Jones
Deputy Transportation Director
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Carlsbad Residential Traffic
Management Program
“The City Council established the Carlsbad
Residential Traffic Management Program as
a countermeasure to intrusion by excessive
traffic and/or higher than normal vehicle
speeds in the neighborhood and thus, to
help improve the quality of life.”
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The CRTMP is a three-phase program
Phase I – Education and Enforcement
Phase II – Cost Effective Traffic Management
Phase III – Traditional Traffic Calming
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Phase I – Education and Enforcement
Eligibility Requirements:
Subject street must be a residential street,
posted at 25 mph, with a curb-to-curb width
of 40 feet or less.
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Phase I features include…
Police Enforcement
Speed Feedback Signs
Speed Limit Signs
Pavement Legends
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Phase II – Cost Effective Traffic Management
Eligibility Requirements:
Completion of Phase I
Subject street must have critical speed of 32 mph or greater.
Phase II Plan must be supported by the majority of the residents.
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Phase II features include…
Speed Tables
Residential STOP signs
Speed Cushions
Narrowing Lanes by striping
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Phase III – Traffic Calming
Eligibility Requirements:
Completion of Phase II
Subject street must have critical speed of 32 mph or greater (after implementation of Phase II).
Subject street must score more than 50 points on the Phase III Qualification Criteria.
Phase III Plan must be supported by the majority of the residents.
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Phase III features include…
Chicanes
Traffic Circles
Curb Extensions
Median Islands
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Streets Eligible for Phase II
1.Magnolia Avenue (Highland Drive to Pio Pico Drive)
2.Esfera Street (Cadencia Street to Piragua Street)
3.Levante Street (Escenico Terrace to La Costa Avenue)
4.Chestnut Avenue (Pontiac Drive and Sierra Morena Avenue)
5.Corintia Street (Alga Road to El Fuerte Street)
6.Daisy Avenue (Rose Drive to Batiquitos Drive)
7.Pontiac Drive (Victoria Avenue to Spokane Way)
8.Trieste Drive (Chestnut Avenue to Milano Drive)
9.Estrella de Mar Road (Alga Road to Arenal Road)
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Magnolia Avenue
Traffic Calming Plan
1,1715 FEET
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Magnolia Avenue
Traffic Calming Plan
Neighborhood meeting held on 5/16/12
Survey results:
46 addresses surveyed/32 returned (70%)
29/32 supported plan (91%)
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Esfera Street
Traffic Calming Plan
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Esfera Street
Traffic Calming Plan
Neighborhood meeting held on 5/9/12
Survey results:
36 addresses surveyed/22 returned (61%)
17/22 supported plan (77%)
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Levante Street Traffic Calming Plan
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Levante Street
Traffic Calming Plan
Neighborhood meeting held on 4/25/12
Survey results:
192 addresses surveyed/131 returned (68%)
89/131 supported plan (68%)
Questions?
17