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WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUB3EG?: ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ANTI-GRIDLOCK SIGN PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: '
That the Tustin City Council at their meeting of February 6, 1989 pass
and adopt the attached resolution supporting the Orange County
Transportation Commission's Anti-Gridlock Program and requesting "Do Not
Block Intersection, Fine Up to $500" signs for posting at congested
intersections in the City and direct staff to file an application for
signing to be placed at seventeen (17) street intersections within -the
City.
BACKGROUND:
In early 1988, the State Legislature enacted a new law known as the
Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987. This new provision in the California Vehicle
Code makes it illegal for motorists to enter an intersection, on a green
light, when there is no space to clear the intersection prior to a signal
change. This provision was instituted to prevent gridlock that can
result when motorists assert their right-of-way even though their
presence in the intersection will block cross traffic when the signal
changes.
The Orange County Transportation Commission (OCTC) has initiated a
program they hope will encourage local jurisdictions to install
anti-gridlock signs at troublesome intersections. OCTC has allocated
funds to purchase signs which read "Do Not Block Intersection, Fine Up to
$500.00". These signs would be available at no cost to the City
DISCUSSION:
Currently, the City has signs reading "Do Not Block Intersection" at the
following locations:
Irvine Boulevard at Yorba Street
Seventeenth Street at Yorba Street/Carroll Way
Newport Avenue at McFadden Avenue
Newport Avenue at Mitchell Avenue
Newport Avenue at Holt Avenue
Red Hil~ Avenue at E1 Camino Real
Red Hill Avenue at Nisson Road
Red Hill Avenue at Mitchell Avenue
Red Hill Avenue at Edinger Avenue ·
Red Hill Avenue at Industrial Way/Parkway Loop
Staff suggests that the City make application for an adequate number of
new signs to replace the existing signs at the above-mentioned ten
intersections. This sign replacement would help provide continuity
throughout the County.
OCTC ANTI-GRIDLOCK SIGN PROGRAM
JANUARY 31, 1989
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Additionally, staff recommends that the City make application for signing
at the following seven intersections:
Newport Avenue at Irvine Boulevard
Newport Avenue at Walnut Avenue
Red Hill Avenue at Warner Avenue
Red Hill Avenue at Valencia Avenue
Red Hill Avenue at Sycamore Avenue
Red Hill Avenue at Walnut Avenue
Edinger Avenue at Del Amo Avenue (currently under construction)
OCTC's program would provide the signing and each local agency would be
responsible for installation.
In order to obtain anti-gridlock signs under the OCTC program the City
must complete the following:
City Council adoption of the attached resolution endorsing, the use of
anti-gridlock signs and acknowledging the need for law enforcement to
prevent intersection blocking.
2. Completion of an application form and submittal to OCTC by March 1,
1989.
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-21
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION'S ANTI-GRIDLOCK PROGRAM AND REQUESTING "DO
NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION, FINE UP TO $500" SIGNS FOR
POSTING AT CONGESTED INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature enacted the Anti-Gridlock Act
of 1987 making it illegal for motorists to enter an intersection
when no space is available to clear the intersection prior to
signal change;
WHEREAS, the Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987 further authorizes
local authorities to post signs warning against blocking the
intersection;
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission desires
to encourage local agencies to install anti-gridlock signs at
congested intersections throughout Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Commission has
allocated $25,000 for the purpose of purchasing anti-gridlock
signs to be posted by local agencies at severely congested
intersections throughout the county in an effort to improve
traffic flow;
WHEREAS, to maximize effectiveness of anti-gridlock signs,
some level of enforcement activity is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Tustin hereby requests the Orange County Transportation
20 Commission include the City. of Tustin in this program. This
request is in conformance with the guidelines and criteria set
2] forth for the OCUTT Anti-Gridlock Act Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin agrees to
install and maintain all devices allocated to the City by the
Orange County Transportation Commission through the Anti-Gridlock
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin agrees to
absorb the costs for activities related to posting and enforcing
the ' anti-gridlock signs obtained from the Orange County
Transportation Commission.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tustin acknowledges
the need to enforce the anti-gridlock law to relieve traffic
congestion and increase traffic safety.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City CounCil
of the City of Tustin, held on the 6th day of February, 1989
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk