HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-05; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; ; Police Report Regarding Traffic & Mobility-Related Matters During the Months of November and December 2023, including Notable News for the Month of January 2024Meeting Date: Feb. 5, 2024
Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
Alonso DeVelasco, Police Lieutenant
Alonso.develasco@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5578
Police Report Regarding Traffic & Mobility-Related Matters During the Months of November and December 2023, including Notable News for the Month of January 2024
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Recommended Action
Receive a presentation from a representative of the City of Carlsbad’s Police Department that
will provide an overview of traffic and mobility-related police matters during the months of
November and December 2023, including notable news for the month of January 2024.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no fiscal impact.
Environmental Evaluation
In keeping with California Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute
a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no
potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, it does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
None.
Feb. 5, 2024 Item #2 Page 1 of 1
Traffic and Mobility Commission
Monthly Report for November and
December 2023
Alonso DeVelasco, Traffic Lieutenant
February 5, 2024
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COLLISION TYPES Item 2 - Police Monthly Report
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COLLISION LOCATIONS
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COLLISION FACTORS AND TYPES
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INVOLVED WITH AND INJURY Item 2 - Police Monthly Report
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BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN FAULT
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AUG-SEP 2023 ENFORCEMENT
Citations Warnings
Bike 4 3
Ebike 4 9
Pedestrian 0 0
Vehicle 668 482
Totals 676 493 = 1169
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DECEMBER AND JANUARY NOTABLE NEWS
•On December 10th at 9:21 pm, SDSO was in pursuit of a DUI driver driving e/b in w/b lanes of La Costa Ave. The pursuit was terminated but the DUI driver crashed into two vehicles and suffered major injuries.
•On December 30th at 9:31 pm, a truck traveling e/b PAR approached Eagle Drive, lost control due to the wet roadway and crashed into a light pole. The driver died, and the passenger suffered major injuries. No other vehicles were involved.
•On January 19th at 7:04 pm, a bicyclist crashed while making a turn at Carlsbad Blvd and Walnut. The bicyclist suffered moderate injuries and was determined to be DUI.
•On January 31st at 6:57 pm, a pedestrian walking n/b on Jefferson St. was struck by a truck making a U-turn. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, and DUI was not suspected.
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COMMUNITY CONCERNS
•Speeding on Melrose and Rancho Sante Fe
•OTS detail to reduce collisions and provide education
•DUI checkpoint on February 17th
•Increased enforcement – Traffic fully staffed
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QUESTIONS ?
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Item 2: Police Report
Steve Linke
2/5/2024 Carlsbad traffic commission meeting
Trailer on La
Costa Avenue
with 11-foot
lanes
NCTD bus
in 10-foot
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Waste Management
trash truck on La
Costa Ave during
restriping