HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_101513TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
UKIAH CIVIC CENTER
Conference Room No. 3
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
TUESDAY, October 15, 2013
3:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
__ Baxter, _Seanor,_Whitaker,_Kageyama, Lampi, Taylor, Jordan
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 20, 2013
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS:
The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard,
please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than 10 minutes per subject. The
Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on non - agenda items.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discuss and Provide Comment on Draft Complete Streets Policy (Report Attached)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Request for Eight Additional Speed Limit Signs
along West Mill Street
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS:
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific
accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA
requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
l I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Dated this 11th day of October, 2013
Jarod Thiele, Recording Secretary
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Steve Turner, Chair
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UKIAH CIVIC CENTER ANNEX
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Conference Room No. 5
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411 West Clay Street
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Ukiah, California 95482
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Jerry Whitaker, Staff
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013
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- - Dan Baxter, MTA, -Vice- Chair
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Ben Kageyama, Staff
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John Lampi, Public Representative
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Trent Taylor, UPD
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Jerry Whitaker, Staff
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12, 2013, as presented. Motion carried by
b. Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Library Parking (Report Attached)
Chair Turner commented that Ms. Wingate submitted a request
Ms. Wingate commented that the library purchased a new book mobile and it is lower to the ground
and would like to install a book drop box on the sidewalk. There is a handicapped space but it is in
the middle of the parking section and requested the handicap zone be relocated to the end of the
parking zone
Member Seanor commented that the yellow loading zone is to take the place of the existing loading
zone and the space to the north of it. The request came for 28 feet in length as that is the size of the
book mobile.
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Chair Turner commented that it could be a loading zone and asked if there could be a 30 foot
loading zone instead of 2 parking spaces.
Member Seanor commented there is about 105 feet of usable space which amounts to about 5
parking spaces.
Member Whitaker inquired about the location of the book drop would be and Ms. Wingate said it
would be at the end of the current yellow loading zone.
Member Taylor commented that the parking space marking on the street will need to be removed
and is okay with one long yellow zone.
Consensus of the commission was to allow the yellow zon leave discretion to the Streets
Department as to the best us of all the space.
Member Whitaker commented that moving the ha a ed spa the north would be a better
location.
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Member Whitaker co it needed to be back at least 6 inches.
Member Turner commented that if it was on the sidewalk by the curb someone in a wheelchair could
not access it as they would be in the street.
Member Seanor commented that an encroachment permit would be needed.
Member Turner asked if the library could develop what all changes they wanted in front of the library
including the book drop, bike rack and ADA accessibility.
Member Baxter commented that the TEC does not need to approve the book drop.
Member Seanor agreed and just brought it forward with the other requests.
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Ms. Wingate commented that she preferred it at the north end of the loading zone.
M /S: Jordan/Whitaker to defer the book drop location to Public Works and to approve the loading
zone. Motion carried with an all AYE voice vote from the Committee
MS. Wingate left the meeting at 3:29
a. Discuss and Provide Comment on City of Ukiah Safe Routes to School Plan (Report
Attached)
Member Seanor entered the room at 3:06pm.
Member Seanor presented the item. It was funded by MCO Planning and Design prepared the
plan. Preparation of the report will allow opportunities for o implement the plan. City Council
will approve the draft report once comments are receiv. mmittee. In Appendix B it is
suggested to reduce the speed limit in a school zo mph o „ . ain streets as listed on page
21. Also-if there is a priority on the projects that s e disc se o include a standing item
on the TEC agenda.
Member Turner commented that Yokayo Scho619W lot of
Member Turner inquired what the
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for Ukiah High regarding an issue with
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constructing an access road for student drop -off on the north end
:ns Avenue would be the best.
to eliminate the parent pick up area and relocate it.
Member Kageyama agreed with Ms. Milani.
M /S: No motion was made.
d. Discuss and Provide Comment on Draft Complete Streets Policy (Report Attached)
Former member Councilmember Rodin had expressed hope that a councilperson would keep this
project moving forward and Councilmember Thomas agreed to. There was a write up done for the
council and if this moves forward he would like the TEC to weigh in on before it returns to council. He
requested that at the next monthly meeting it be discussed in further detail.
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T, 65 Member Whitaker commented that he currently does not have the resources do to overlays.
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67 Member Seanor commented that if the cost of the improvements exceeded 20% of the cost of the
168 project, they would not be done.
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170 Chair Turner requested this item be on the agenda for the next meeting.
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172 Member Seanor commented that when Caltrans funding is accepted, they have certain requirements
173 including ADA facilities and other pedestrian access requirements.
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177 f. Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding "Cross Traffi Not Stop Signs" (Report
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180 Mr. Middlebrook requested adding signs in the downt ree Dora to State and Clay to
181 Henry streets that say "Cross_Traffic Does Not_Sto 'ow drive /d_ pedestrians to k_n_ow- which
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182 intersections have through traffic and wants stre a safer for al
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184 Member Seanor commented that he did som `al research with the ne� be consistent with
185 state and federal signage laws. There is one tha �' "Cross T ffic Does as well as
186 directional ones. In order to determine whether thi of si uld be warra� an engineering
187 study must be completed. Member nor requeste % identify which to n(s), if any
188 should be evaluated for the signs. �j % / / ��
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190 Member Jordan agreed with Mr. Mid 0" j ents.
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92 Member Taylor com at people aq dy sto rsecti ey are not supposed to and
194 that a majority of pe attentiorf Whe a gre the traffic is an issue.
195 Vice Chair Baxter red if the as accid ory and Me er Taylor said there were not a lot
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203 c. Disc u and Possibl tion r Ing request for no parking zone at 203 South Main
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206 Chair Turner co ted tha y are asking for a space to be eliminated to allow for further sight
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211 MIS: Jordan /Lamp!: To approve the request for no parking zone to be approved by City Council.
212 Motion carried with an all AYE voice vote of the committee.
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214 e. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Advanced Crosswalk Yield Lines at the
215 Intersection of South State Street and Luce Avenue (Report Attached)
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217 Member Kageyama presented the item. South State Street is an area where pedestrian accidents
i_8 have occurred. The problem is mainly where there are two lanes going both directions. A vehicle will
_ A 9 stop in one lane and a vehicle in the next lane won't see the pedestrian. The advanced warning
220 markers are relatively new to the MUTCD. It is being suggested at the intersection of South State
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Vice Chair Baxter inquired if people follow them.
Member Taylor commented that there would have to be public education on them.
M /S: Taylor /Lampi: to evaluate the intersections from Freitas and down to Observatory to determine
the location of the highest pedestrian traffic
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
Member Whitaker commented that all of the humps on State Street have been ground and
smoothed
Member Taylor commented that painting the speed on No
Member Seanor commented that bids opened for a sl . / a '
anticipated.
Member Seanor also commented that in 198 Turner first
Engineering Committee and thanked him for ars of service.
Member Turner commented that this will be his la etin
and the requirement is that the me at large mus
this has been the most productive / e he has se
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 2013
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works go-
SUBJECT: Discuss and Provide Comment on Draft Complete Streets Policy
Agenda Item 4a.
REQUEST: At the August 20, 2013 meeting, the Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC)
continued the discussion of the Complete Streets Policy to a future TEC meeting. Attached
please find the original TEC report on this item for your review.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is submitting this report and draft Complete Streets Policy for
review and discussion by the TEC. Staff has provided the following option for consideration:
1. Provide Comment on Draft Complete Streets Policy.
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cc: Councilmember Benj Thomas
file
Attachment # A It
Aga ITEM NO.: 13c
MEETING DATE; July 17, 2013
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SUBJECT: COMPLETE STREETS —HEAR PRESENTATION, DISCUSS, AND POSSIBLY GIVE
DIRECTION TO STAFF TO BRING BACK A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR
CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING.
Background: On December 5, 2012 the City Council was presented with a discussion and shown
examples of Complete Streets. The presentation was a result of Council Member Rodin's efforts with
complete streets and the discussion was presented by Sue Barton, a VISTA Volunteer. The Council was
interested in reviewing a complete streets policy at a future meeting. This item fulfills that request. Council
member Rodin has initiated and coordinated -the majority of the effort to get the proposed policy to its
current state. The concept of "complete streets" is that streets be designed for everyone. Complete streets
are designed to enable safe access for all users — pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public
transportation users of all ages and abilities. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to
shops, and bicycle to work.
Complete Streets policies formalize a community's intent to plan, design; and maintain streets so they are
safe for all users of all ages and abilities. Policies direct transportation planners and engineers to design
and construct the right -of -way to accommodate all anticipated users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public
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transportation users, motorists, and freight vehicles.
Discussion: Council member Rodin has spent a significant amount of time since the presentation in
December of 2012, creating the policy that is attached (1). She worked with staff and members of the
community. As a result of engineering staff review two items were of particular concern. The first item is
that in this process to create this policy, the Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) was not involved. This
was an oversight by the Director and the committee should be involved and able to comment on policy. The
other concern is with regard to the effect on street maintenance such as overlays and asphalt seal coats
(slurry seals). Staff recommends that we do not adopt a policy that would leave us even more financially
unable to maintain our street assets. Some of these details could be discussed with the TEC, if the council
directs staff to further this policy and work with the TEC,
Fiscal Impact:
17 Budgeted FY 12/13 1-1 New Appropriation Fx] Not Applicable F] Budget Amendment Required
Recommended Action(s): Discuss the attached complete streets policy and direct staff on how to
proceed.
Alternative Council Option(s): N/A
Citizens advised:
Requested by: Councilmember Rodin
Prepared by: Tim Eriksen, Director of Public Works and City Engineer
Coordinated with: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Attachments: 1. Complete Streets Policy of the City of Ukiah
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Approved:
Chambers, City Manager
\� Complete Streets Policy of the City of Ukiah
A. Complete Streets Vision Statement
The City of Ukiah envisions a community resplendent with aesthetically pleasing, easily
accessible, and ubiquitous walking and biking routes in the hope that they foster social
interaction, create community pride, and lead to excellent quality of life. In realizing this vision
through implementation of this Complete Streets policy, Ukiah will enjoy long -term cost savings
in improved public health, better environmental stewardship, a vibrant local economy, reduced
fuel consumption, and reduced demand for costly motor vehicle infrastructure
B. Complete Streets Principles
1. Complete Streets Serve All Users.
The City of Ukiah is committed to creating and maintaining Complete Streets that provide safe,
comfortable, and convenient travel along and across streets through a comprehensive,
integrated transportation network that serves street users of all ages and abilities, including but
not limited to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, public transit users, emergency vehicle
operators, maintenance vehicles, and seniors, children, youth, and families.
2. Context Sensitivity.
In planning and implementing street projects, the City of Ukiah shall maintain sensitivity to local
conditions and needs in both residential and commercial neighborhoods and shall work with
residents, merchants, and other community stakeholders to ensure that a strong sense of place
endures. Improvements that will be considered include sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle
lanes, bicycle routes, paved shoulders, street trees and landscaping, street furniture, planting
strips, accessible curb ramps, crosswalks, refuge islands, pedestrian signals, signage, bicycle
parking facilities, public transportation stops and facilities, and other features assisting in the
provision of safe travel for all users. Other measures including traffic calming methods such as
traffic circles, transit bulb outs, cyclovias, and road diets will also be incorporated. Recognizing
the safety benefits of cars moving slower through the streets, reducing speed limits will also be
considered where applicable. The City will experiment with temporary structures as
appropriate to try innovative approaches to completing streets.
3. All Infrastructure Projects and Phases.
Complete Streets infrastructure, sufficient to enable reasonably safe travel along and across the
right of way for each category of users, shall be incorporated into all planning, funding, design,
approval, and implementation processes for any construction, reconstruction, retrofit,
maintenance, operations, alteration, or repair of streets except that specific projects may be
excluded from serving a specific category of users if an exemption is approved via the process
set forth later in this policy.
The City shall consider making Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday
operations, approach every relevant project, program, and practice as an opportunity to
complete the streets and improve the transportation network for all users. The City will work in
coordination with other departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to maximize opportunities for
Complete Streets and will look to all sources of transportation funding to implement Complete
Streets. The following projects provide opportunities for connectivity and cooperation:
pavement resurfacing, restriping, accessing above and underground utilities, signalization
operations and modifications and maintenance of landscaping and related features. The City
will refer all consultants working in related areas to the City of Ukiah's Complete Streets policy.
C. Implementation
1. Plan Consultation and Consistency.
Maintenance, planning, and design of projects affecting the City's transportation network shall
be consistent with all adopted in City planning documents, including future revisions, including
the City of Ukiah's General Plan, the Master Bike and Pedestrian Plan, and any other documents
containing policies and procedures related to the City's transportation system. All City of Ukiah
procedures, plans, and rules will be consistent with this policy.
2. Street Network /Connectivity.
As feasible, the City of Ukiah shall incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing
streets to improve the safety and convenience of users with the particular goal of creating a
connected network of facilities accommodating each category of users and regional geographic
areas.
3. Evaluation.
The Department of Public Works shall perform biennial evaluations of how well the streets and
transportation network of the City are serving each category of users by collecting baseline data
and collecting follow -up data on a regular basis. Performance measures will be shifted from
considering only vehicular Level of Service (LOS) to more comprehensive measures such as: the
miles of on- street bicycle lanes and accommodations created, new linear feet of pedestrian
accommodation, changes in people bicycling, walking or using transit, number of new street
trees, and /or the creation or adoption of a new multi -modal Level of Service that better
measures the quality of travel experience.
D. Exemptions
Should a City department seek to exempt a project from Complete Streets requirements, the
department head must provide a written explanation of why accommodations for all modes
were not included or necessary in the project, to the City Manager or to whom the City
Manager designates for approval. The following three categories of exemptions are allowable.
Any exempted project will be made available to the public for review.
1. Accommodation is not necessary of corridors where non - motorized use is prohibited.
However, a greater effort may be necessary to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians
elsewhere within the right of way or within the same transportation corridor.
2. The cost of accommodation is excessively disproportionate to the need, probable use,
or long -term savings inherent in Complete Streets projects. Excessively disproportionate
is defined as exceeding twenty percent of the cost of the larger transportation project.
3. A documented absence of current or future need. Scarcity of population or other
factors can signify an absence of need.
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CITY OF UKIAH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 10, 2013
TO: Traffic Engineering Committee
FROM: Rick Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Request for Eight Additional
Speed Limit Signs along West Mill Street
Agenda Item 5a.
REQUEST: The Residents for Enforcement of Residential Speed submitted a request for eight
additional speed limit signs along West Mill Street (see Attachment "A ").
DISCUSSION: Mill Street from McPeak Street to Main Street satisfies the California Vehicle
Code definition of a residence district and therefore has a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph. In
addition, an Engineering and Traffic (Speed Zone) Survey was completed under the direction of
a California licensed Professional Traffic Engineer for West Mill Street on April 30, 2012. This
survey confirmed the posted 25 mph speed zone on West Mill Street. The Engineering and
Traffic Surveys for the entire City were adopted by the Ukiah City Council on July 18, 2012 by
Ordinance Number 1137.
West Mill Street is technically classified as a collector and is therefore a main route for traffic
travelling to and from its tributary area of the west side of Ukiah. West Mill Street is
approximately 35 feet in width and approximately 2,000 feet in length between McPeak Street
and South Oak Street. West Mill Street provides two way traffic flow with curbside parking on
both sides of the street. During a site visit, staff observed several vehicles parked along both
sides of West Mill Street. Vehicles parked in this manner tend to create traffic calming as
vehicles slow down when negotiating narrow stretches of the street where cars are parked.
There are existing 25 mph speed limit signs posted on West Mill Street at the following four
locations: at Mill Court (for eastbound traffic), at South Dora Street (for eastbound traffic), at
South Dora Street (for westbound traffic), and near School Street (for westbound traffic). The
California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2012 Edition, offers some guidance on
locating speed limit signs at locations where there is a change from one speed limit to another.
Additional speed limit signs may be posted where necessary to remind drivers of the applicable
speed limit (see Attachment "B ").
On October 9, 2013, staff observed the Police Department speed radar trailer in use on West
Mill Street for westbound traffic. The speed radar trailer is an effective tool to provide direct
feedback to drivers of their speed compared to the posted speed zone.
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Request for Eight Additional Speed Limit Signs along West Mill Street
October 10, 2013
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Continue to utilize the Police Department speed radar trailer;
2) Recommend West Mill Street for the Police Department's "Directed Enforcement Program ";
3) Take no action; 4) Refer to staff for further analysis.
aUtal
cc: Residents for Enforcement of Residential Speed
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Attn: Rick Seanor & Jerry Whittaker
City of Ukiah
Traffic Engineering Committee
Attachment # �` I //
1: 8 Additional speed limit signs on West Mill Street in the 300A00 & 500 blocks
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CITY OF UKIAH
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
Please find below signatures of residents on West Mill Street concerned with the undue speed of a few motorists utilizing
this section of West Mill Street. We have had pet cats killed and generally live in fear for the children who live or.visit our
homes on West Mill Street. The undersigned residents of West Mill Street respectfully request that,the City of Ukiah place at
least an additional 8 speed limit signs on West Mill Street between Oak Street and Mc Peak Street:
West Mill Street, as you know, is an arterial street draining the neighborhoods to the north and south of West Mill Street. It
is also, unfortunately, an unusually narrow street adding to the risk of an eventual accident with another vehicle at the
intersection of Mc Peak or Spring Streets. God forbid that the eventual accident involves the children living or visiting on
those blocks of West Mill Street.
West Mill Street is_used_as a drag strip by some motorists within the neighborhood. One can hear vehicles_ accelerating
from Dora Ave coming up West Mill Street and by the time they reache mid block they are at a speed of at least 45 to 50
mph and presumably 60 to 65mph between Spring Street and Mc Peak. This is, quite frankly, an intolerable situation. We
residents took action. .
Some of the West Mill Street residents pooled their money and had `official" looking speed limit signs produced by a local
sign shop. We strategically located the signs at intervals along the West Mill Street "drag strip hoping to have an impact on
the worst violators. We recognize the lack of municipal fiscal resources and the heavy workload on the remaining city ,
employees. To our chagrin, our signs were removed by a city crew with the assistance of Ukiah PD within less than 24
ours.
Imagine how it feels to be a resident on West Mill Street where reckless speeders can regularly, and frequently fly up and
down west Mill Street at speeds of 60 mph with impunity while law abiding residents have their very appropriate speed limit
signs removed in less than 24 hours by city crews and Ukiah PD. We are not happy. We fully intend to pursue this
dangerous situation to a satisfactory conclusion before our children our killed and we encourage the City's cooperation.
The undersigned residents of West Mill Street respectfully request that the City of Ukiah place at least an additional 8 speed
limit signs (4 on each side) on West Mill Street between Oak Street and Mc Peak Street.
Please respond to us at: Residents for Enforcement of Residential Speed (RERS)
408 West Mill Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707 - 272 -7274
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RECEIVED
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,<E: 8 Additional speed limit signs on West Mill Street in the 300, 400 & 500 blocks
CITY OF UKIAH
Please find below signatures of residents on West Mill Street concerned with the undue speed IR WFAN66 �W
this section of West Mill Street. We have had pet cats killed and generally live in fear for the children that live or visit our
homes on West Mill Street. The undersigned residents of West Mill Street respectfully request that the City of Ukiah place at
least an additional 8 speed limit signs on West Mill Street between Oak Street and Mc Peak Street.
West Mill Street, as you know, is an arterial street draining the neighborhoods to the north and south of West Mill Street. It
is also, unfortunately, an unusually narrow street adding to the risk of an eventual accident with another vehicle at the
intersection of Mc Peak or Spring Streets. God forbid that the eventual accident involves the children living or visiting on
those blocks of West Mill Street.
- West Mill - Street is- used -as a drag -strip by some motorists within the neighbor. One can hear the vehicle accelerating from
Dora. Ave coming up West Mill Street and by the*time it reaches mid block it is at a speed of at least 45 to 50 mph and
presumably 60 to 65mph between Spring Street and Mc Peak. This is, quite frankly, an intolerable situation. And we
residents took action.
We recognize the lack of municipal fiscal resoumps and the heavy workload on the few remaining city employees. Some of
the West Mill Street residents pooled their moneyf'and had "official" looking speed limit signs produced by a local sign shop.
We strategically located the signs at intervals along the West Mill Street "drag strip" hoping to have an impact on the worst
violators. To our chagrin, our signs were removed by a city crew with the assistance of Ukiah PD within less than 24 hours.
�nagine how it feels to be a resident on West Mill Street where reckless speeders can regularly and frequently fly up and
down west Mill Street at speeds of 60 mph with impunity while law abiding residents have their very appropriate speed limit
signs removed in less than 24 hours by city crews and Ukiah PD. We are not happy. We fully�intend to pursue this
dangerous situation to a satisfactory conclusion before our children our killed and we encourage the City's cooperation.
The undersigned residents of West Mill Street respectfully request that the City of Ukiah place at least an additional 8 speed
limit signs (3 on each side) on West Mill Street between Oak Street and Mc Peak Street.
Please respond to us at: Residents for Enforcement of Residential Speed (RERS)
408 West Mill Street
Ukiah, CA 9548
707 - 272- 7274��
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California MUTCD 2012 Edition Attachment # Page 142
(FHWA:s CD 2009 Edition, as amended for use in California) ,_ �` �__� - -_
03 Speed Limit (R2 -1) signs, \ indicating speed limits for which posting is required by law, shall be locatedl
at the points of change from one speed limit to another.
04 At the downstream end of the section to which a speed limit applies, a Speed Limit sign showing the
next speed limit shall be installed. Additional Speed Limit signs shall be installed beyond major
intersections and at other locations where it is necessary to remind road users of the speed limit that is
applicable .
s pee Limit signs indicating the statutory speed limits shall be installed at entrances to the State and,
where appropriate, at jurisdictional boundaries in urban areas.
Support:
06 In general, the maximum speed limits applicable to rural and urban roads are established:
A. Statutorily — a maximum speed limit applicable to a particular class of road, such as freeways or city streets,
that is established by State law; or
B. As altered speed zones — based on engineering studies.
07 State statutory limits might restrict the maximum speed limit that can be established on a particular road,
notwithstanding what an engineering study might indicate.
Option:
os if a jurisdietion has a poliey of installing Speed Li"t signs in aeeerdanee with statutor-y r-equir-ements enly en
the streets theA eflter- a eity, neighbor-hood, or- r-esidefifial area to indieate the speed lifnit that is appheable to t
entire eity, neighber-heed, er- residential afea unless other-wise posted, a GIT)AVIDE (R2 50);
NEIG14BOR1400D (R2; W), of RESIDENTIAL (R-2 5eP) plaque may be fneunted above the Speed Liw& sign
and an UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED (R2 5P) plaque may be metinted belew the Speed hiWAt sign (see
Figure -213 3),
Guidance,
09 A Reduced Speed Limit Ahead (W3 -5 or W3 -5a) sign (see Section 2 C.38) should be used to inform road users
of a reduced speed zone where the speed limit is being reduced by more than 10 mph, or where engineering
- judgment indicates the need for advance notice to comply with the posted speed limit ahead.
to States and local agencies should conduct engineering studies at least once every 5, 7 or 10 years, in compliance
with CVC Section 40802 to reevaluate non - statutory speed limits on segments of their roadways that have
undergone significant changes since the last review, such as the addition or elimination of parking or driveways,
changes in the number of travel lanes, changes in the configuration of bicycle lanes, changes in tragic control
signal coordination, or significant changes in traffic volumes.
i i No more than three speed limits should be displayed on any one Speed Limit sign or assembly.
iz -ef
Standard:
12aWhen a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th - percentile
speed of free - flowing traffic, except as shown in the two Options below.
Option:
1. The posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th - percentile speed, in
compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5. See Standard below for documentation requirements.
2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th - percentile speed would require a rounding up, then the
speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further
reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(f).
Standard:
12b If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 mph reduction applied, then an E &TS shall document in writing the
conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer. The
reasons for the lower speed limit shall be in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5.
Support:
12c The following examples are provided to explain the application of these speed limit criteria:
A. Using Option 1 above and first step is to round down: If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey for a location was
37 mph, then the speed limit would be established at 35 mph since it is the closest 5 mph increment to the 37 mph
speed. As indicated by the option, this 35 mph established speed limit could be reduced by 5 mph to 30 mph if the
Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012
Part 2 — Signs
October 11, 2013 1 1 Ci4v
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- - - Residents -- for -- Enforcement-of Residential Speed -- - -- - - - - - - -- -- - - - -
408 West Mill Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
RE: Request for eight additional speed limits signs along West Mill Street
To Whom It May Concern,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Traffic Engineering Committee (TEC) report regarding the
subject request. I have also enclosed a copy of the Traffic Engineering Committee agenda.
This item will be heard at the TEC meeting, which begins at 3:00 PM on Tuesday,
October 15, 2013. The meeting will be held at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue
in Conference Room 3. You are welcome to attend the meeting and discuss this agenda item.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 707 - 463 -6755 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
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Jarod L. Thiele
Public Works Project Analyst
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cc: file
300 SEMINARY AVENUE UKIAH, CA 95482 -5400
Phone# 707/463 -6200 Fax# 707/463 -6204 Web Address: www.cityofukiah.com