HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 ALL-WAY STOP CNTL'S 06-18-01AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 18, 2001
760-65
NO. 18
.06-1.8-01
TO:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
SUBJECT:
AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT C STREET
AND SECOND STREET
SUMMARY
A traffic analysis for all-way stop controls at C Street and Second Street has been completed. It
has been determined that the installation of all-way stop controls at this intersection will provide
sufficient gaps in traffic flow on C Street to accommodate access needs in the area.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 01-65, authorizing the installation of
all-way stop controls at C Street and Second Street.
FISCAL IMPACT
It is estimated that the cost to install stop signs and the appropriate pavement markings at the
subject intersection is approximately $1,200.00. Funds are currently available in the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division Operating Budget to perform this work.
BACKGROUND
The Engineering Division received a request from Councilmember Kawashima to investigate the
current traffic conditions on C Street at the Second Street intersection. Concern was expressed
that due to traffic demands on C Street, vehicles were experiencing difficulty turning from Second
Street and adjacent driveways onto C Street. It was also indicated that pedestrians were having
difficulty crossing C Street at Second Street to access Peppertree Park and the Tustin Senior
Center.
DISCUSSION
The intersection of C Street and Second Street is currently a "T" intersection with the single leg of
the intersection, Second Street, having an existing stop sign. C Street is a through street
classified as a local street and is intended to serve local, residential traffic. However, it also serves
as access for the businesses along C Street and for users of Peppertree Park and the Senior
Center.
On numerous occasions the parking facilities that serve the Senior Center and Peppertree Park
are fully occupied resulting in users of these facilities having to park nearby on the public streets.
There is a private elementary school located at the southwest corner of El Camino Real/Second
Street and the students frequently walk to Peppertree Park for activities. These users typically
cross C Street at Second Street waiting for gaps in traffic before proceeding across the
intersection. As part of the all-way stop installation, marked crosswalks would be added across
the south and east legs of the intersection.
AuthorizationtolnstallAIl-Way Stop Controls at C Streetand Second Street
June 18,2001
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The installation of stop controls is typically determined by satisfying established Caltrans Warrants
along with other site-specific conditions that justify the placement of stop signs at certain locations.
The warrants, which are one means of justifying the installation of stop signs, require evaluation of
numerical data collected at the subject location. To fully analyze a location for the installation of
stop controls, roadway characteristics and traffic conditions need to be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis. At this location the Caltrans Warrants for stop sign installation are not satisfied. Copies of
vehicle counts and pedestrian counts at the subject intersection are attached for information.
However, it has long been acknowledged that local business areas represent unique situations
where engineering judgment may be utilized in determining the installation of stop signs. At this
location it is appropriate to analyze other roadway characteristics and traffic conditions that may
provide more pertinent considerations.
Based upon the traffic analysis prepared for the subject location, and characteristics and conditions
apparent at and surrounding the C Street/Second Street intersection, further analysis was
warranted for consideration of stop controls. There is on-street parking along both sides of C Street
and between the driveways serving the Senior Center. Parked vehicles at this location affect
pedestrians crossing at the south leg of the C Street/Second Street intersection. Pedestrians
crossing at the north intersection leg align with the northerly Senior Center driveway area, thereby
eliminating the possibility of a marked crosswalk at this location. Parked vehicles also affect sight
distance at the subject intersection. It was also observed there are a number of stop signs installed
at various nearby intersections. However, there are no stop controls on C Street between First
Street and Main Street. Based upon this, the installation of stop signs on C Street would serve to
provide a desired balance for the area traffic controls.
Other considerations included vehicle delay and safety considerations. It is known that vehicle
delays can result from the installation of stop signs. However, it is documented in some cases that
the qualitative benefits to the area from the stop signs would serve to offset the increased vehicle
delays. At this location these benefits are believed to be a significant factor for consideration.
Safety impacts are obviously a significant consideration. Installation of stop controls at appropriate
locations result in maintenance of acceptable operations at the specific location as well as for the
overall system. It has been determined that reasonable safety operations would be maintained with
the installation of stop signs at this location.
Authorization to Install Ali-Way Stop Controls at C Street and Second Street
June 18, 2001
Page 3
It is concluded that the installation of stop controls at C Street and Second Street will provide
the necessary traffic gaps to allow vehicles turning onto C Street from Second Street. The
installation of marked crosswalks in conjunction with the all-way stop installation will provide for
pedestrian movements across both C Street and Second Street at the subject intersection.
This installation will be consistent with the surrounding roadway circulation system.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DouglasC,'R. Anderson
Senior Project Manager-Transportation
TDS:DA:ccg:Auth to Install All-way Stop Controls at C St & 2'~ St. & Reso 01-65.doc
Attachments
! RESOLUTION NO. 01-65
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN ALL-WAY
STOP CONTROL INTERSECTIONS
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WHEREAS, Section 5323 of the Tustin City Code provides for the
designation of stop intersections by resolution of the City Council upon the
making of certain findings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the placement
of stop signs at the intersection listed below is necessary to facilitate the flow of
traffic and provide for the assignment of vehicular right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, said findings are made subsequent to receipt of a traffic
engineering report summarizing traffic survey data realistic to said intersections;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Tustin that
the intersection set forth below is hereby designated as an all-way stop
intersection and the City Engineer is hereby directed to place and maintain stop
signs at one or more entrances to said intersection as herein specified, and that
Resolution 01-65 shall take effect upon placement of said signs.
INTERSECTION
C Street and Second Street
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Tustin held on the 18th day of June 2001.
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Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES, INC. MACHINE COUNT DATA
LOCATION - C ST & 2ND ST
TIME N. LEG E. LEG S. LEG W. LEG TOTAL
(SB) (WB) (NB) (EB)
HOURLY VOLUMES
TIME N. LEG E. LEG S. LEG W. LEG TOTAL
(SB) (WB) (NB) (EB)
12:00 - 1:00 1 1 4 6 12:00 - 1:00 102 25 78 - 205
1:00 - 2:00 2 0 0 2 1:00 - 2:00 88 11 76 - 175
2:00 - 3:00 1 0 0 1 2:00 - 3:00 85 17 66 168
3:00 - 4:00 0 0 1 - 1 3:00 - 4:00 69 24 74 167
4:00 - 5:00 1 1 1 - 3 4:00 - 5:00 51 19 85 155
5:00 - 6:00 3 1 2 6 5:00 - 6:00 47 21 69 137
6:00 - 7:00 17 2 7 26 6:00 - 7:00 63 13 36 112
7:00 - 8:00 47 19 21 87 7:00 - 8:00 44 3 60 107
8:00 - 9:00 82 18 34 134 8:00 - 9:00 14 7 38 59
9:00 - 10:00 60 25 50 135 9:00 - 10:00 5 2 26 33
10:00 - 11:00 58 12 45 115 10:00 - 11:00 2 2 10 14
11:00 - 12:00 74 18 63 155 11:00 - 12:00 4 3 2 9
TOTALS 920 244 848 2,012
North Leg (SB) -
East Leg (WB) -
South Leg (NB) -
- 5/1/01 TO 5/2/01
5/1/01 TO 5/2/01
- 5/1/01 TO 5/2/01
Traffic Data Services, Inc.
(714) 541-2228
PEDESTRIAN COUNT
N/S STREET: C ST E/W STREET: 2ND ST CITY: TUSTIN
DATE: 5/01/01 DAY: TUESDAY FILENAME: 05102P1B
TIME .... CROSSED AT CORNER ........... CROSSED MIDBLOCK ........
Period ) I ! I
Beginning N-LEG S-LEG E-LEG W-LEG N-LEG S-LEG E-LEG W-LEG TOTAL
10:00 AM
15 AM
30 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 AM 0 D 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
11:00 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 AM 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3
45 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12:00 NOON 0 1 O 0 0 0 0 0 i
15 PM 0 0 i 0 0 0 0 0 1
30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 PM 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1:00 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 PM 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 PM I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I
2:00 Phi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 PM 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 !
30 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3:00 PM 0 0 0 1 0 0 D 0 1
15 PM 0 0 0 I 0 1 0 0 2
$0 PM
45 PM
COMMENTS: VOLUMES : SENIORS ONLY
Traffic Data Services, Inc.
(714) 541-2228
PEDESTRIAN COUNT
N/S STREET: C ST E/W STREET: 2ND ST CITY: TUSTIN
DATE: 5/01/01 DAY: TUESDAY FILENAME: 05102PLA
TIME .... CROSSED AT CORNER ........... CROSSED MIDBLOCK ........
Period I ) ) I
Beginning N-LEG S-LEG E-LEG W-LEG N-LEG S-LEG E-LEG W-LEG TOTAL
10:00 AM
15 AM
30 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11:00 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 AM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
30 AM 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0
45 AM 0 0 i 0 0 0 0 0 1
12:00 NOON 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 4
15 PM 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 8
30 PM 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
45 PM 0 0 I 1 2 0 0 0 4
1:00 PM 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 1
15 PM 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 8
30 PM 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
45 PM 1 0 0 2 I 0 0 0 4
2:00 PM 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 8
15 PM 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
30 PM 0 2 0 2 I i 0 0 6
45 PM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
3:00 PM 0 0 0 2 I 0 0 0 3
15 PM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$0 PM
45 PM
COMMENTS: VOLUMES = ADULTS ONLY
Traffic Data Services, ).nc.
(7!") 54;.-2~28
PEDESTRIAN COUNT
q/S STREET: C ST E/W STREET: ZNO ST CITY: TUS'~IN
OATE: 510~/01 DAY: TUESOAY FILENAME: 0510?Pl.C
'r.'.~E .... CROSSED ~T CO~.~R ........... CROSS~ ~IDBtOC~ ........
Beginn~ro. N-LEG ~-LE~ E-LEG W-LEG N-LEG S-~.G E-LEG W-L£g TOTAL
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10:00 AM
1S AM
30 ~ 0 0 0 0 0 O. 0 0 0
45 AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11:00 AM O 0
i5 AM 0 0 (I O 0 0 0 0 0
30 AM O 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 AM C 0 O :) 0 0 0 0 0
!2:00 NOON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 ~M '3 1 0 0 0 0 O 0 I
$0 pu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4_.5 PM 0 O
.~:00 P"4 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1:_ PM 0 47 0 47 0 3 0 0 94
30 PM 0 2 0
45 ~.M 0 0 0 ,~ 0 3 0 0 0
2:00 PM. I 47 0 47 C 0 O G g5
l.. PM : I 0 I 0 O 0 0 3
30 PR 0 7 0 O 0 0 0 0 7
45 =~. 0 0 0 3 0 O 0 0
3:00 PM 0
15 PM 0 ,~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SO PM
4E PM
COMMENTS: VOLL~ES : CH2LDREN OKLT
TWO OF THREE CHILDREM AT 2:45 WERE BICYCLES.