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Memorandum
May 7, 2018
To: Mayor Hall
Mayor Pro Tem Blackburn
Council Members Packard, C. Schumacher, and M. Schumacher
From: Doug Bilse, Senior Engineer
Via: Marshall Plantz, Transportation Director
Re: SUMMARY OF MAY 7, 2018 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By proper motion, the minutes of the April 2, 2018, Traffic Safety Commission meeting were
approved.
Approved: 5-0-0-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ann. Mueller addressed the commission with concerns about speeding along Park Drive in the
area of Neblina Drive.
Robert Mueller addressed the commission with concerns about speeding along Park Drive in
the area of Neblina Drive.
Judy Frankel spoke about the Carlsbad At Your Service app and issues with bicycle detection at
traffic signals that have loop detectors. She requested that two items be added to a future
agenda for discussion.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. LA COSTA AVENUE RE-STRIPING PLAN – (ACTION)
Assistant Engineer Emad Elias presented the staff report proposing re-striping of La
Costa Avenue in conjunction with the construction of the 2018 Pavement Overlay
project. Commissioner Gocan made a motion to support the implementation of striping
modifications on La Costa Avenue between El Camino Real and Rancho Santa Fe Road in
conjunction with the construction of the 2018 Pavement Overlay project.
Approved: 5-0-0-0
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2. CARLSBAD BLVD AND TAMARACK AVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – (INFO)
Transportation Director Marshall Plantz and Assistant Engineer Emad Elias presented
the staff report regarding project progress for pedestrian improvements on Carlsbad
Boulevard near Tamarack Avenue.
3. AMBROSIA LANE – (ACTION)
Senior Engineer Doug Bilse presented the staff report proposing establishment of a
30 mph prima facie speed limit on Ambrosia Lane between Conosa Way and Aviara
Parkway. Commissioner Gocan motioned to keep the prima facie speed limit on
Ambrosia Lane between Conosa Way and Aviara Parkway at 35 mph rather than lower it
to 30 mph.
Approved: 3-2-0-0
4. POLICE MONTHLY REPORT – (INFO)
Lieutenant Calderwood reported on recent police department enforcement activities
along Tamarack Avenue between Highland Avenue and El Camino Real and along the
entire length of Carlsbad Boulevard.
SENIOR ENGINEER COMMENTS
Senior Engineer Doug Bilse reminded the commissioners that staff is actively transparent and
encourages them to ask questions relevant to any subject at hand. As a follow-up, he
presented a cross-section drawing of the current speed cushion design for informational
purposes only. Mr. Bilse mentioned a current CIP project to address traffic concerns on Park
Drive.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chair Hunter asked for a follow-up on the Park Drive project. Mr. Bilse will provide an update
as soon as the conceptual plan is available. Chair Hunter also asked about when a bike loop
stencil might be available. Mr. Bilse promised to provide an update on the detection project at
the June or August meeting with the number of intersections to be addressed and the proposed
approach.
Commissioner Gocan suggested using a changeable message sign to warn motorists of
pedestrians crossing at Park Drive and Neblina Drive. Mr. Bilse promised to research an interim
solution. Commissioner Gocan thanked staff for getting the tree trimmed on Cannon Road.
She mentioned bushes along the southbound (west curb line) of El Camino Real between
Chestnut Avenue and Tamarack Avenue that are so tall they are blocking traffic signs.
Commissioner Penseyres mentioned that video detection is not always reliable for detecting
bicycles. Doug Bilse said he would be bringing forth information about the two types of
detection and some new information obtained from the manufacturer. Commissioner
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Penseyres also asked about accident history at the State Street roundabout. Mr. Bilse
explained that the information is being gathered.
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