HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 5 ENGINEERING STDY 3-21-88TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM' PUBLIC WORKS DEP.ARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUBJECT: REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF
EL CAMINO REAL AND SIXTH STREET
RECOMMENDATION:
The existing red curb should remain as it is today.
BACKGROUND'.
Pursuant to a request from City Council, an engineering study was
initiated for the subject location. The purpose was to evaluate the
need for the existing red curb which is installed on all intersection
approaches.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
E1 Camino Real is a two-lane two-way collector street with parking on
both sides which runs in a north-south direction between 1st Street
and Newport avenue. At the signalized intersection of E1 Camino Real
and Sixth Street there are two designated approach lanes on E1 Camino
Real for each direction of flow. However, Sixth Street has only one
lane approaches designated for the east and west'directions. But/with
the existing red curb which is installed on both the east and west
approaches on Sixth Street, there are two effective approach lane,s to
the intersection.
In other words, the existing red curb on Sixth Street has removed the
existing parking and created additional width to allow two approach
lanes to the traffic signal. The red curb extends approximately 55
feet to the West and 60 feet to the East (measured from the beginning
of the curb return). The two approach lanes allow traffic to make the
required turning movements at the signal which in turn reduces delay
for all motorists using this intersection.
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In addition, there is existing red curb on both the north and south
approaches to the intersection. The red curb is required on the south
approaches because there are bus stops on both sides of the
intersection. On the north approach, the red curb is installed to
provide proper visibility requirements for motorists on Sixth Street
and or customers exiting/entering the garage located in the northwest
quadrant of the intersection.
It should be noted that 2-hour parking is allowed before the beginning
of each red zone on both E1 Camino Real and Sixth Street.
ENGINEERING STUDY, INTERSECTION EL CAMINO REAL AND SIXTH STREET
March 16, 1988
Page 2
DISCUSSION:
Based upon an evaluation of the existing conditions, the following
comments can be made. First, the existing red curb on E1 Camino Real
is required because of two bus stops and intersection visibility
requirements. Second, the existing red curb on Sixth Street allows
two approach lanes to the traffic signal which improves traffic
operations and safety for all motorists using the intersection.
Therefore, it is Staff's recommendation that the existing red curb
should remain as it is today.
Bob Ledehdecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Dennis Barnes
City Traffic Engineer
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