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REPORTS NO. 3
12-6-93
Inter-Com
DECEMBER 6, 1993
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
TRAFFIC STUDY AT TME INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL AND ORANGE
STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council, at their meeting of December 6
1993, receive and file this report. '
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is estimated that the cost of preparing a traffic study at the noted
intersection is approximately $2,000.00. Funding for this study can be
absorbed within the current Engineering Division budget.
BACKGROUND-
·
At the November 15, 1993 City Council meeting, Mayor Potts expressed
concern regarding school children crossing E1 Camino Real at Orange
Street. It was indicated that there currently is not a marked crosswalk
at that intersection.
Engineering Division staff was directed by the City Council, at the
November 15, 1993 meeting, to prepare a report investigating the
possible installation of a crosswalk or additional traffic control
devices at the subject intersection.
DISCUSSION:
The Engineering Division staff has started the traffic investigation of
the subject location and is in the process of gathering data that will
be used in the analysis of this item.
The Tustin Police Department will be notified that a study of this area
is being prepared and their input will be solicited.
Engineering Division staff will al'so be coordinating its efforts with
the Tustin Unified School District due to the proximity of this
intersectiOn with Tustin High School.
Upon completion of the study and analysis, the Engineering Division will
present its findings to the City Council for their consideration at a
future meeting early in the new year.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Ddug~z(s--R] Anderson
Transportation Engineer