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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-07; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesTRAFFl C SAFETY. COMMl SS ION Monday, October 7, 1974 City Counci I Chambers Present: Chairman Bob Nelson, AI Wood, Joe Eggleston, Lt. Howard Collins, Manny Puentes, Kent Whitson Absent: Bill Harkins Guests: Ruth Honnold, John Newel I, Mrs. G. Troensegaard, and various residents who live on Garfield. 1. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the September 9, 1974 meeting were approved as sub- mitted. 2. Traffic signal or any other traffic assistance at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and Palomar Airport Road. Due to the relatively low traffic volumes at the above intersection, the Commission concluded that neither a traffic signal nor any ad- ditional traffic assistance was warranted at this time. The Comrnis- sion recommended that the Engineering Department keep this inter- section under observation for future volume increases. Avenida Encinas will eventually connect with Cannon Road, thus providing two points of access for Avenida Encinas to the freeway. 3. Request to post 25 M.P.H. on Garfield Street. After again reviewing the street geornetrics, the traffic volumes, and the speed zone survey, the Commission recommended that 25 M.P.H. signs be posted on Garfield Street between Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue. It was also suggested that advisory speed signs be added to the "DIP" warning signs on Garfield Street near Maple Avenue. 4. Traffic circulation at intersection of El Camino Real and Hayrnar Drive. The Commission recommended that the median opening on El Carnino Real at Haymar Drive be closed at the time that a fully-actuated, four- legged signalized intersection is constructed at El Carnino Real at the May Company Entrance. This construction would take place in conjunction with the construction of the proposed shopping center on the east side of El Camino Real between Haymar Drive and Marron Road. The circulation in the area is being carefully analyzed be- fore any proposed development occurs and the median opening TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION October 7, 1974 Page 2 at Haymar Drive should remain until U-turns can be facilitated on El Camino Real at the May Company Entrance. 5a. Speed zone on El Camino Real. After carefully reviewing the traffic speed zone survey, the Com- mission recommended against posting any speed zone signs along El Camino Real. The accident rate is very low for this type of road- way, and the maximum speed limit is now 55 M.P.H. 5b. Flashing beacons at the intersection of El Camino Real and Rancho Carlsbad Road. The Commission recommended against the installation of a flashing beacon at El Camino Real and Rancho Carlsbad Road, which is a pri- vate street. According to the State of California Traffic Manual, the installation of flashing beacons at an intersection may be warranted if there has been four or more left turn plus crossing (broadside) accidents in one year, or there has been six or more left turn plus crossing accidents in two years. The Commission suggested that this intersection be reviewed at a later date for future increases in traffic volumes. 6. Speed zone change on Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue. The Commission felt that the existing 35 M.P.H. speed zone on the above section of Carlsbad Boulevard was safe and realistic, and that there was adequate signing. Therefore, it recommended against any change in the speed zone. Regarding crosswalks and other traffic control devices, the Commission recommended that these items be reviewed in conjunction with the proposed improvement of the Carls- bad State Beach on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard from Tama- rack Avenue to Oak Avenue. 7. Speed control on Chestnut Avenue between Val ley Street and Monroe Street. The Commission recommended against the posting of any speed signs or street markings at the above location because the speed limits in the vicinity of schools are covered in the Vehicle Code by the "Basic Speed Law" and the "Prima Facie Limit" of 25 M.P.H. when passing a school building or the grounds thereof whi le chi ldren are going to or leaving such school during opening or closing hours or during the noon recess period. Red no parking zones wi I I be painted on Chestnut Avenue in the vicinity of Marjorie Lane to improve sight distance. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION October 7, 1974 Page 3 8. Traffic Critique of Grand Prix Mot0 Cross. After reviewing this year's (1974) and previous years' traffic con- trol, the Commission made the fol lowing recommendations for future Grand Prix Mot0 Cross races or other races of this magnitude: a. That two-way traffic remain on Palomar Airport Road at all times. b. That no parking be allowed along either side of Palomar Airport Road from El Camino Real to the eastern City limits (approximately Linda Vista Drive). c. That all of the parking be contained on private property to the north side of Palomar Airport Road if possible; and if not, that the overflow to the south be also controlled by parking attendants pro- vided by the raceway. d. That parking be provided on the ratio of one vehicle per every three persons in the estimated attendance. (This would be approxi- mately 15,000 parking spaces for next years race.) e. That the traffic on the public right-of-way be controlled by the Carlsbad Pol ice Department. 9. Bicycle routes and safety in the City. The Commission briefly discussed routes and safety in the City; would like to see a bicycle route system implemented, and will re- view any problems regarding bicycle safety. Respectfully submitted, +@QW& Kent A. Whitson Civil 8, Transportation Engineering Ass i stant Traffic Safety Commission KAW/s I n