HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-07; Traffic Safety Commission; ; Revise the prima facie speed limits upon Avenida Encinas from Palomar Airport Road to 0.67 miles south of Palomar Airport Road, Camino de las Ondas from Paseo del Norte tCOMMISSION MEETING OF:
CITY OF CARLSBAD
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
October 7, 2013 ITEM NO. 6A
LOCATION: Various Locations
INITIATED BY: Associate Engineer, John Kim
REQUESTED ACTION: Revise the prima facie speed limits upon
• Avenida Encinas from Palomar Airport Road to 0.67 miles
south of Palomar Airport Road,
• Camino de las Ondas from Paseo del Norte to Aviara Parkway,
• Hidden Valley Road from Palomar Airport Road to Camino de
las Ondas,
• Loker Avenue West from Palomar Airport Road to El Fuerte
Street, and
• Loker Avenue East from El Fuerte Street to Palomar Airport
Road.
BACKGROUND:
DATA:
The establishment of speed zones in California is governed by the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices {CA MUTCD) pursuant to the authority granted to
Caltrans in Section 21400 and 21401 of the California Vehicle Code {CVC).
The 2010 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
implemented changes to the procedure for setting speed limits in California. These
changes required that the posted speed limit be established at the NEAREST S mile per
hour increment of the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed, often referred
to as the "critical speed", is the speed which 85% of the drivers are traveling at or
below.
The passage of California Assembly Bill 529 in October of 2011 allowed agencies the
option to round speed limits, up or down, to within 5 miles per hour of the critical
speed. This change is reflected in the current 2012 CA MUTCD, which was adopted on
January 13, 2012.
Based on procedures established by the 2012 CA MUTCD, Carlsbad has an opportunity
to revise speed limits on certain roadways based on the measured critical speeds.
Staff conducted recent speed surveys on Avenida Encinas (see Exhibit 1), Camino de las
Ondas (see Exhibit 2), Hidden Valley Road (see Exhibit 2), Loker Avenue West (see
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Exhibit 3) and Loker Avenue East (see Exhibit 3) to determine the critical speed as shown
on Tables A, B, C, D and E. A sample of 100 vehicles was measured to calculate the
critical speed on each roadway segment.
TABLE A
SPEED SURVEY DATA FOR AVENIDA ENCINAS
Existing Proposed
Date Existing Posted Speed Date New Posted Speed
Critical Speed Limit Critical Speed Limit
8/26/10 44,46 MPH 45 MPH 7/3/13 44MPH 40MPH
TABLE B
SPEED SURVEY DATA FOR CAMINO DE LAS ONDAS
Existing Proposed
Date Existing Posted Speed Date New Posted Speed
Critical Speed limit Critical Speed limit
4/29/08 38MPH 40MPH 4/2/13 39MPH 35MPH
5/7/08 38MPH
TABLE C
SPEED SURVEY DATA FOR HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD
Existing Proposed
Date Existing Posted Speed Date New Posted Speed
Critical Speed Limit Critical Speed Limit
10/12/05 42, 39 MPH 40 4/2/13 39 MPH 35MPH
TABLED
SPEED SURVEY DATA FOR LOKER AVENUE WEST
Existing Proposed
Date Existing Posted Speed Date New Posted Speed
Critical Speed Limit Critical Speed limit
9/29/10 39, 40 MPH 40MPH 4/30/13 35MPH 35MPH
TABLE E
SPEED SURVEY DATA FOR LOKER AVENUE EAST
Existing Proposed
Date Existing Posted Speed Date New Posted Speed
Critical Speed limit Critical Speed Limit
10/7/10 38MPH 40MPH 4/4/13 38MPH 35 MPH
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
October 7, 2013 ITEM NO.GA
Sections 22357 and 22358 of the California Vehicle Code authorize local authorities to
establish a prima facie speed limit on the basis of the results of an Engineering and
Traffic Survey. The Engineering and Traffic Survey considers such factors as the number
of collisions that have occurred on the road segment, roadway features, adjacent land
uses, driveway locations, traffic volumes, pedestrian volumes, critical speed, horizontal
and vertical alignment, stopping sight distance, and conditions that may not be readily
apparent to the driver.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the results of the Engineering and Traffic Surveys, the Traffic Safety
Coordinating Committee recommends revising the prima facie speed limit upon
• Avenida Encinas from Palomar Airport Road to 0.67 miles south of Palomar
Airport Road from 45 MPH to 40 MPH,
• Camino de las Ondas from Paseo del Norte to Aviara Parkway from 40 MPH to 35
MPH,
• Hidden Valley Road from Palomar Airport Road to Camino de las Ondas from 40
MPH to 35 MPH,
• Loker Avenue West from Palomar Airport Road to El Fuerte Street from 40 MPH
to 35 MPH, and
• Loker Avenue East from El Fuerte Street to Palomar Airport Road from 40 MPH
to 35 MPH.
NECESSARY CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
An ordinance will be required to be adopted by the City Council to establish the prima
facie speed limits upon Avenida Encinas, Camino de las Ondas, Hidden Valley Road,
Loker Avenue West and Loker Avenue East as recommended.
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ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET: Avenida Encinas
LIMITS: Palomar Airport Road to 0.67 mi. s/o Palomar Airport Road
FACTORS
A. Prevailing S11eed Data: Direction: Northbound/Southbound
Date of Speed Survey 7/03/13
Location of Speed Survey 950 Feet south of Palomar Airport Road
85th Percentile 44MPH
10 MPH Pace 35 to 45 MPH
Percent in Pace 75%
B. Midblock Accident Histo!)l:
(8/01/11 through 07/31/13
Speed-Related Accidents 1
Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Accidents 0
Total Accidents 2
C. Traffic Factors:
Average Daily Traffic 9,400 -South of Palomar Airport Road (9/02/10)
Traffic Controls Traffic Signal at Palomar Airport Road
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Light
Bicycle Lanes No Designated Bicycle Lanes Have Been Striped on the Roadway
On-Street Parking Parking Allowed on approximately 30% of East Side and 40% of West Side
Other Bike Route per Circulation Element of the General Plan; Bus Route
D. Roadway Factors:
Circulation Element Street Classification Secondary Arterial
Length of Segment 0.67 mi.
Roadway Width 32 to 65 Feet
Number of Lanes One Lane Each Direction
Vertical Alignment Relatively Flat
Horizontal Alignment Relatively Straight
Sidewalks Sidewalk on Entire East Side and approximately 1,422 Feet of West Side
Driveways Numerous Closely Spaced Driveways on East Side
Street Liahtina Street Lights on East Side Only
E. S11ecial Conditions: Except for the northerly 1/10 mile and southerly 0.27 mile of this segment, the roadway is unimproved and
narrows to 32 feet between the two ends. The entire east side is improved with curb, gutter and sidewalk. Travel lanes are
seoarated bv either a double-vellow centerline or nainted median.
F. Adjacent Land Uses: Water Recycling Facility, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Service Station, Light Industrial, Office Buildings,
Railroad Corridor
G. Remarks/Conditions Not Readilu A--arent: NIA.
H. Traffic Engineer's Recommendation (Explanation): This speed zone satisfies the conditions of Section 627 of the California
Vehicle Code and has been prepared and evaluated in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,
effective January 13, 2012, with respect to design and prevailing speeds, accident records, pedestrian and bicyclist safety,
intersection and driveway spacing, and roadside and traffic conditions not readily apparent to the driver. A speed limit posting of
40 MPH is found to be annronriate and iustified.
I. A11brovals:
□ Recertification of existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code.
□ Establishment of new speed zone.
Approved
Bryan D. Jones TE, PTP, AICP Date
Deputy Director/City Traffic Engineer
CA TR2229
NOTE: Appropriate speed survey(s) Is /are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: 7/03/13 TIME: 10:55 AM TO
WEATHER: Overcast & Mild
CITY OF CARLSBAD
SPEED SURVEY
11 :30 AM TOTAL VEHICLES:
CRITICAL SPEED:
LOCATION: Avenida Encinas-950' s/o Palomar Airport Rd. VEHICLES IN PACE:
OBSERVER/RECORDER: J. Gale ===-------PACE SPEED(S):
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ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
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STREET: Camino de las Ondas
LIMITS: Paseo del Norte to Aviara Parkway
FACTORS
A. Prevailing S!leed Data: Direction: Eastbound/Westbound
Date of Speed Survey 4/02/13
Location of Speed Survey 100 Feet east of Batiquitos Drive
85th Percentile 39 MPH
10 MPH Pace 30 to 40 MPH
Percent in Pace 83%
B. Midblock Accident Histo!)£:
(8/01/11 through 7/31/13)
Speed-Related Accidents 2
Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Accidents 0
Total Accidents 2
C. Traffic Factors:
Average Daily Traffic 5,000 -East of Paseo del Norte (5/15/08); 2,500 -West of Aviara Parkway (5/15/08)
Traffic Controls Traffic Signals at Paseo del Norte and Aviara Parkway; Stop Sign Control at Alderwood Drive,
Hidden Valley Road, Lemon Leaf Drive, and Lonicera Street
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Heavy to Moderate Due to Proximity of Community Park and Elementary School
Bicycle Lanes No Designated Bicycle Lanes Have Been Striped on the Roadway
On-Street Parkina Parkina Allowed on Each Side Exceot Easterlv 190' of Senment and 290' Adiacent to the School
D. Roadway Factors:
Circulation Element Street Classification Unclassified
Length of Segment 0.79 Mi.
Roadway Width Curb-to-Curb Width Varies Between 40 Feet and 48 Feet
Number of Lanes One Lane Each Direction
Vertical Alignment Roadway Grades Vary from 1 % to 9.85%
Horizontal Alignment Roadway is Straight Except Easterly One-Third Mile has a Curvilinear Alignment
Sidewalks Sidewalk on Each Side
Driveways Two Driveways
Street Liahtina Street Liahts on Each Side
E. Seecial Conditions: Poinsettia Community Park is located north of the roadway and Camino de las Ondas is a primary access
route to the nark. Pacific Rim Elementarv School is located adiacent to the roadwav.
F. Adiacent Land Uses: Sinale-Familv & Multi-Family Housina, Elementarv School, USPS Mailbox
G. Remarks/Conditions Not Readilv AMarent: School crosswalks at Hidden Vallev Road and Alderwood Drive.
H. Traffic Engineer's Recommendation (Explanation): This speed zone satisfies the conditions of Section 627 of the California
Vehicle Code and has been prepared and evaluated in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,
effective January 13, 2012, with respect to design and prevailing speeds, accident records, pedestrian and bicyclist safety,
intersection and driveway spacing, and roadside and traffic conditions not readily apparent to the driver. A speed limit posting of
35 MPH is found to be annronriate and iustified.
I. Ae!lrovals:
□ Recertification of existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code.
□ Establishment of new speed zone.
Approved
Bryan D. Jones TE, PTP, AICP Date
Deputy Director/City Traffic Engineer
CA TR2229
NOTE: Appropriate speed survey(s) Is /are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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DATE: 4/02/13 TIME: 9:50 AM
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy & Mild
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
SPEED SURVEY
11:25 AM TOTAL VEHICLES:
CRITICAL SPEED:
LOCATION: Camino de las Ondas-100' e/o Batiquitos Dr. VEHICLES IN PACE:
OBSERVER/RECORDER: J. Gale ---------PACE SPEED(S):
EASTBOUND
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
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ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET: Hidden Valley Road
LIMITS: Palomar Airport Road to Camino de las Ondas
FACTORS
A. Prevailing Sl!eed Data: Direction: Northbound/Southbound
Date of Speed Survey 4/02/13
Location of Speed Survey 150 Feet north of Beacon Bay Drive
85th Percentile 39MPH
10 MPH Pace 31 to 41 MPH
Percent in Pace 80%
B. Accident History:
(8/01/11 to 7/31/13)
Speed-Related Accidents 1
Pedestrian and/or Bicyclist Accidents 0
Total Accidents 1
C. Traffic Factors:
Average Daily Traffic 3,700 -s/o Palomar Airport Road (2/02/1 O); 3,800 -n/o Camino de las Ondas (6/03/09)
Traffic Controls Stop Sign Control at Plum Tree Road/Community Park, Lighthouse Road/
School Driveway, and at Camino de las Ondas; Traffic Signal at Palomar Airport Road
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Moderate Due to Proximity of Community Park, Elementary School and Day Care Center
Bicycle Lanes Bicycle Lane on Each Side
On-Street Parkina Parking Prohibited on Each Side
D. Roadway Factors:
Street Classification Unclassified
Length of Segment 0.93Mi.
Roadway Width 48 Feet (Curb-to-Curb)
Number of Lanes One Lane Each Direction
Vertical Alignment Roadway Grades Vary from 1.0% to 5.8%
Horizontal Alignment Curvilinear
Sidewalks Sidewalk on Each Side
Driveways Six Driveways
Street Liahtina Street Lights on Each Side
E. Sl!ecial Conditions: School crosswalks are striped at Camino de las Ondas, Lighthouse Road/School Driveway, and Plum Tree
Road/Park Entrance
F. Adjacent Land Uses: Elementary School, Community Park, Single-Family Residential, R.V. Storage, Day Care Center,
Office Buildinas Pedestrian Trail
G. Remarks/Conditions Nol Readily A1!11arent: Pacific Rim Elementary School is located at the south end of the segment.
Because of school activities during different times of the day, pedestrians walk along the roadway or cross the road at different
locations. Pedestrians also walk to Poinsettia Communitv Park located across from Plum Tree Road and the dav care center.
H. Traffic Engineer's Recommendation (Explanation): This speed zone satisfies the conditions of Section 627 of the California
Vehicle Code and has been prepared and evaluated in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, effective January 13, 2012, with respect to design and prevailing speeds, accident records, pedestrian and bicyclist
safety, intersection and driveway spacing, and roadside and traffic conditions not readily apparent to the driver. A speed limit
oostina of 35 MPH is found to be annrooriate and iustified.
I. Al!l!rovals:
□ Recertification of existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code.
□ Establishment of new speed zone.
Approved
Bryan D. Jones TE, PTP, AICP Date
Deputy Director/City Traffic Engineer
CATR2229
NOTE: Appropriate speed survey(s) ,s /are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: 4/02/13 TIME: 8:45AM TO
WEATHER: Sunny & Mild
CITY OF CARLSBAD
SPEED SURVEY
9:45 AM TOTAL VEHICLES:
CRITICAL SPEED:
LOCATION: Hidden Valley Road-150' n/o Beacon Bay Dr. VEHICLES IN PACE:
OBSERVER/RECORDER: J. Gale ---------PACE SPEED(S):
NORTHBOUND
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
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ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET: Loker Avenue West
LIMITS: Palomar Airport Road to El Fuerte Street
FACTORS
A. Prevailing S11eed Data: Direction: Eastbound/Westbound
Date of Speed Survey 4/30/13
Location of Speed Survey 0.4 mi. West of El Fuerte Street
85th Percentile 35 MPH
10 MPH Pace 27 to 37 MPH
Percent in Pace 86%
B. Midblock Accident Histor,::
(8/01/11 through 7/31/13)
Speed-Related Accidents 1
Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Accidents 0
Total Accidents 3
C. Traffic Factors:
Average Daily Traffic 8,500-n/o Palomar Airport Road (9/01/10); 4,000-w/o El Fuerte Street (9/01/10)
Traffic Controls Traffic Signals at Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Heavy, on Occasion
Bicycle Lanes No Designated Bicycle Lanes have been Striped on the Roadway
On-Street Parking 825 Feet of Parking Prohibited at South End (350 Feet on East and 475 Feet on West)
Other Bus Route
D. Roadway Factors:
Circulation Element Street Classification Unclassified
Length of Segment 0.69 Mi.
Roadway Width 52 Feet (Curb-to-Curb)
Number of Lanes One Lane Each Direction Except at South End Where One Through Lane and One
Right-Turn-Only Lane Exist
Vertical Alignment Relatively Flat
Horizontal Alignment Curvilinear
Sidewalks Sidewalk on Each Side
Driveways Numerous Closely Spaced Driveways
Street Liahtina Street Liahts on Each Side
E. S11ecial Conditions: Roadway used by industrial park traffic, delivery trucks, and commuters. Travel lanes are separated by a
double-vellow centerline. Sinns warnina of oedestrians crossina midblock are oosted for motorists travelina in each direction.
F. Adiacent Land Uses: Linh! Industrial, Commercial Retail, Delicatessen, USPS Mailbox, Bus Stoos
G. Remarks/Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Heavy pedestrian usage on occasion, especially during the noon lunch hour when
vehicles and pedestrians mix. During inclement weather, such as fog, visibility is reduced significantly. A large number of vehicles
park on the street near driveways which reduces the sight distance to and from the driveway. Travel lanes are separated by a
double-vellaw centerline.
H. Traffic Engineer's Recommendation (Explanation): This speed zone satisfies the conditions of Section 627 of the California
Vehicle Code and has been prepared and evaluated in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,
effective January 13, 2012, with respect to design and prevailing speeds, accident records, pedestrian and bicyclist safety,
intersection and driveway spacing, and roadside and traffic conditions not readily apparent to the driver. A speed limit posting of
35 MPH is found to be annronriate and iustified.
I. A1111rovals:
□ Recertification of existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code.
Cl Establishment of new speed zone.
Approved
Bryan D. Jones TE, PTP, AICP Date
Deputy Director/City Traffic Engineer
CA TR2229
NOTE: Appropriate speed survey(s) ,s /are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: 4/30/13 TIME: 10:55 AM TO
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy & Mild
CITY OF CARLSBAD
SPEED SURVEY
12:15 PM TOTAL VEHICLES:
CRITICAL SPEED:
LOCATION: Loker Avenue West-0.4 mi. w/o El Fuerte St. VEHICLES IN PACE:
OBSERVER/RECORDER: J. Gale ..:.c.=::..::.... _____ _
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2 4 3 3 7 2 1
1 2 2 2 4 2 1
1 2 2 2 2 2 1
Transportation Department
Traffic Division
100
-----=3~5 ____ MPH
86 % -----~-----
27 TO 37 MPH __ _.:;;'---_....:;_c __ _
EASTBOUND/NORTHBOUND
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
MPH
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
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X X X 39
X X 38
X 37
" " 36
X X X X 35
X X X X X 34
X X X 33
X X X X X 32
X X X X 31
X X X X X X 30
X X X X 29
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X 27
X 26
X 25
24
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21
C CITY OF CARLSBAD
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET: Loker Avenue East
LIMITS: El Fuerte Street to Palomar Airport Road
FACTORS
A. Prevailing S(!eed Data: Direction: Eastbound/Westbound
Date of Speed Survey 4/04/13
Location of Speed Survey 0.15 mile e/o El Fuerte Street
85th Percentile 38 MPH
10 MPH Pace 29 to 39 MPH
Percent in Pace 85%
B. Midblock Accident Histo!:)!:
(8/01/11 through 7/31/13)
Speed-Related Accidents None
Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Accidents None
Accidents/Million Vehicle Miles <MVM) None
C. Traffic Factors:
Average Daily Traffic 1,700-n/o Palomar Airport Road (9/02/10); 3,400-e/o El Fuerte Street (9/02/10)
Traffic Controls Traffic Signal at El Fuerte Street; Stop Sign Control at Palomar Airport Road
Pedestrian/Bicycle Traffic Heavy, on Occasion
Bicycle Lanes No Designated Bicycle Lanes have been Striped on the Roadway
On-Street Parking Parking Allowed on Each Side
Other Bus Route
D. Roadway Factors:
Circulation Element Street Classification Unclassified
Length of Segment 0.56 Mi.
Roadway Width 52 Feet (Curb-to-Curb)
Number of Lanes 1 Lane Each Direction
Vertical Alignment Relatively Flat
Horizontal Alignment Curvilinear
Sidewalks Sidewalk on Each Side
Driveways Numerous Closely Spaced Driveways
Street Lighting Street Liahts on Each Side
E. Sr>ecial Conditions: Roadway used bv industrial nark traffic, deliverv trucks, and commuters.
F. Adiacent Land Uses: Liaht Industrial, Bus Stoos
G. Remarks/Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Heavy pedestrian usage on occasion, especially during the noon lunch hour when
vehicles and pedestrians mix. During inclement weather, such as fog, visibility is reduced significantly. A large number of vehicles
park on the street near driveways which reduces the sight distance to and from the driveway. Travel lanes are separated by a
double-vellow centerline.
H. Traffic Engineer's Recommendation {Explanation): This speed zone satisfies the conditions of Section 627 of the California
Vehicle Code and has been prepared and evaluated in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,
effective January 13, 2012, with respect to design and prevailing speeds, accident records, pedestrian and bicyclist safety,
intersection and driveway spacing, and roadside and traffic conditions not readily apparent to the driver. A speed limit posting of
35 MPH is found to be annrooriate and iustified.
I. Approvals:
D Recertification-of existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code.
D Establishment of new speed zone.
Approved
Bryan D. Jones TE, PTP, AICP Date
Deputy Director/City Traffic Engineer
CA TR2229
NOTE. Appropriate speed survey(s) Is /are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
DATE: 4/04/13 TIME: 11:05 AM TO
WEATHER: Sunny & Mild
CITY OF CARLSBAD
SPEED SURVEY
11:55 AM TOTAL VEHICLES:
CRITICAL SPEED:
LOCATION: Loker Avenue East~0.15 mi. e/o El Fuerte St. VEHICLES IN PACE:
OBSERVER/RECORDER: J. Gale _c_=;;_e... _____ _ PACE SPEED(S):
WESTBOUND
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
MPH # % l: # % %tile % #
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44 X
43
42 X
41
40 X X X
39 X
38 X X X X X
37 X X
36 X X X " 35 X X X X X X
34 X " X X
33 X " X X X X X X
32 X X X X X x.
31 X X
30 X X
29 X
28 X
27 X X X
26
25
24
23
22
21
1 2 2 2 100 2 1
98
1 2 1 1 98
97
3 6 4 4 97 2 1
1 2 2 2 93 2 1
5 10 9 9 91 8 4
2 4 6 6 82 8 4
4 8 10 10 76 12 6
6 12 14 14 66 16 8
4 8 4 4 52
8 16 15 15 48 14 7
6 12 12 12 33 12 6
2 4 5 5 21 6 3
2 4 6 6 16 8 4
1 2 4 4 10 6 3
1 2 2 2 6 2 1
3 6 4 4 4 2 1
Transportation Department
Traffic Division
100
-----=3~8 ____ MPH
85 % -----=-----
29 TO 39 MPH __ _::_.:__ _....:._: __ _
EASTBOUND
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
MPH
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
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43
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X 39
X X X X 38
X X X X 37
X X X X X X 36
X X X X X X X X 35
34
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X X X X X X 32
X X X 31
X X X X 30
X X X 29
X 28
X 27
26
25
24
23
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