HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-07; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMEETING OF:
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
March 7, 2016
5:00p.m.
City Council Chambers
Chairperson Fox called the Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Kathryn Fox, Vice-Chair Chuck Hunter, Commissioner Ervin Poka,
Commissioner Fred Muir
Absent: Commissioner Mychal Dourson
Staff Present:
Doug Bilse, City Traffic Engineer
Jennifer Horodyski, Assistant Engineer
Kim Stankavich, Secretary, Transportation
Sergeant Jeff Smith, Police Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Fox asked ifthere were any corrections or revisions to the minutes from the meeting
of February 1, 2016
ACTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Motion by Commissioner Hunter to approve the minutes of the meeting
held on Feb. 1, 2016.
4-0-0
Hunter, Fox, Poka, Muir
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
PREVIOUS BUSINESS: None
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NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM GE: New Traffic Control Devices-Buena Vista Way at Arland Road -Request for
ALL-WAY STOP
The subject intersection is located in the northwest quadrant of the city close to City Hall. Due to
the vertical curvature of Buena Vista Way at Arland Road, sight distance to the east from Arland
Road is severely restricted. The request was submitted by a resident of Carlsbad who expressed
concerns about turning from Arland Road due to limited sight distance to the east. Staff proposed
installing All-Way STOP signs to address the limited sight distance.
Commissioner Hunter questioned the need to use ALL-WAY STOP control devices and noted other
intersections along the Buena Vista Way corridor near Arland Road had varying approached to the
legs that were STOP controlled. Staff concurred with the idea of investigating traffic calming
measures as a preferred alternative since it could address the sight distance issues without
requiring vehicles to stop when there are no conflicts at the intersection.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hunter and duly seconded by Commissioner Muir to
Evaluate the Buena Vista Way corridor near Arland Road and look at traffic
calming devices (e.g., traffic circle or mini-roundabout) that could address the
sight distance issues at the following intersections, Highland Drive & Elmwood
Avenue, Buena Vista Way & Arland Road, Buena Vista Way & Highland Drive.
VOTE: 4-0-0
AYES: Hunter, Fox, Poka, Muir
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM GF: Legislation and Policies-General Plan Mobility Element
City Traffic Engineer, Doug Bilse presented the General Plan-Mobility Element. Presentation was
for informational purposes only. There is no action required by the Traffic Safety Commissioners.
REPORT FROM TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Muir asked staff to report on the yellow informational signs posted along
Poinsettia Lane between El Camino Real and Cassia Road.
Vice-Chair Hunter inquired about the construction on El Camino Real and the timeline involved.
Mr. Bilse stated that there are currently three projects on El Camino Reat between Chestnut and
Cannon. The work will most likely be ongoing for several more months.
Vice-Chair Hunter also inquired about Carlsbad Boulevard south of Palomar Airport Road where the
road is down to one traffic lane, and when it might be opened back up to two lanes of traffic.
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Mr. Bilse said he is currently looking at the impact of keeping the traffic lane down to one lane long
term, from that location to camp ground. This would open up approximately 150 new parking
spaces. Mr. Bilse will be looking at the level of service and do a test case for a couple of month,
looking at the impacts.
REPORT FROM CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Mr. Bilse reported that the Measure A ballot initiative was still being evaluated and results were
not yet finalized. The city website was a good source of information.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, Chair Fox adjourned the meeting of March 7, 2016 at 6:10p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Stankavich
Minutes Clerk