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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.2 Dub Rch Traffic Safety ProgramG~~~ Off' DU~~~ /II/~~ 19`(~i= i =71~~,8Z \~ ~V77~1 1~//~ 04LIFOR~~ STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^© 9^o^-®p^ DATE: December 15, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJE Follow-Up Regarding Dublin Ranch Safety and Evaluation of Current Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Prepared By: Jaimee Bourgeois, Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item is a follow-up item to the December 2, 2008, and February 17, 2009, agenda items related to traffic safety. This report reviews current procedures for evaluating neighborhood traffic safety and re-evaluates the need for a crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. This item seeks direction from City Council on whether to proceed with a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of speed feedback signs. FINANCIAL IMPACT: A pilot program to assess the effectiveness of speed feedback signs, including installation of six signs throughout the City, would cost approximately $40,000. It is recommended that this program be funded using gas tax money. Additional signage and striping at the Antone Way/Bridgepointe Lane intersection would cost approximately $1,000, which could be covered by the Street Maintenance Operating Budget. If developed, implementation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) would cost an estimated $100,000 to $150,000 per year, including staff time. Funds would need to be identified for annual NTMP implementation. Placement of a new crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane would cost approximately $11,100 per year. Existing crossing guard services are covered through the General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City continue with its current program when responding to neighborhood traffic safety requests. Staff does not recommend the placement of a crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. Finally, staff recommends that the City Council direct staff to implement signing and striping improvements at Antone Way/Bridgepointe Lane. Staff recommends that the City Council consider with the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget development of a Capital Improvement Program project to implement a citywide speed feedback sign pilot program. ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ubmitted By ,~ Revie ~ d Y Public Works Director Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 7 ITEM NO. ~. ~i DESCRIPTION: On December 2, 2008, the Dublin City Council was presented by staff the results of a City-wide study entitled School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin (Attachment 1). After taking testimony from residents and after considering the data and recommendations provided in the staff report, the City Council directed staff to implement several improvements City-wide, some of which were located within Dublin Ranch, including the following: (1) yellow crosswalks were marked on all four crossings at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane; (2) a crossing guard was placed on Oak Bluff Lane just east of Newfields Lane; (3) signage and markings were placed on Oak Bluff Lane to alert motorists of pedestrian activity at the crossing guard location; and (4) red curb was placed to establish no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane adjacent to the crosswalk. To respond to residents' continued concern for safety, the City Council also directed staff to conduct afollow-up traffic safety study for North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. The findings of the supplemental study were presented to the City Council on February 17, 2009 (Attachment 2 -Staff Report and Attachment 3 -Minutes). After consideration of the item and additional testimony from residents, the City Council directed staff to complete the following at the subject intersection: (1) Install advanced "School Crossing" signs on North Dublin Ranch Drive; (2) install lateral markings in all four crosswalks to improve visibility; (3) paint stop lines in advance of the crosswalk lines on all four approaches; (4) install "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs; and (5) install advanced "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement markings on North Dublin Ranch Drive. All of the aforementioned improvements were completed immediately following City Council approval and are summarized on the illustration included as Attachment 4. The total cost for the improvements was roughly $12,000, not including the crossing guard services. In addition to implementing physical improvements, the City Council also directed staff to review options for traffic calming measures, not only in Dublin Ranch but Citywide, and to re-evaluate the need for a crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. Each of these items is discussed in this report. Following implementation of the second set of improvement measures in spring 2009, staff began monitoring traffic operations at and around the North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane- Groveland Lane intersection. To allow motorists time to adjust their driving behavior in response to the newly installed measures, evaluation of the need for an additional crossing guard was scheduled to occur once school returned to session in the fall. Following additional monitoring in the fall, staff evaluated existing conditions and prepared recommendations for City Council consideration. Evaluation of Existing Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Staff frequently receives requests from residents and the public regarding various traffic concerns, some of which involve speeding or cut-through traffic on neighborhood streets. The standard procedure for responding to such requests is as follows: • Requests are made either via Request Partner, aweb-based tool, on the telephone, in person, or in a written letter. If not already in writing, staff will ask for a written description of the specific concern(s) and specific request(s) being made. Page 2 of 7 • Staff will review the request and conduct a site visit, if appropriate, to review existing conditions. Typically, no data (such as traffic volumes or a speed survey) is collected at this time. • The concern is then brought before the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) for discussion. The TSC is comprised of Public Works Traffic and Maintenance staff and police officers from the .Traffic Unit of Police Services. Input is provided by Police Services in terms of how much enforcement occurs at the subject location, what type of citations are issued and how frequently, how much traffic a specific roadway experiences, and whether there are any safety concerns of which they are aware. • Depending on the outcome of the discussion at the TSC, low cost measures might be implemented immediately, such as striping revisions or additional signage. Extra police enforcement at the subject location might occur as a result of the discussion, and Police Services might place their speed trailer to help alert motorists of their driving speed. In some instances, follow up analysis is requested, which might require the collection of data. The item might be brought before the TSC again for additional discussion. • Finally, a written response is provided to the requestor to notify them that their request has been reviewed and to document any specific actions taken. To date, implemented physical measures have primarily been limited to signing and striping enhancements. There currently are no speed humps located on City of Dublin public streets. When residents make a request for speed humps, it is communicated to them that the City is reluctant to install speed humps because of the implication they have on emergency response times and because of additional issues that they present, such as added noise for adjacent residents. As stated above, improvements are typically limited to low-cost items and can therefore be covered through the Street Maintenance Operating Budget. Staff recommends that the City continue implementation of the current program. Evaluation of Neighborhood Traffic Safety Programs in Neighboring Cities To assist the City Council in understanding how our current program compares to the programs of neighboring cities, staff conducted a thorough review of programs in place at five cities and towns in the area; namely, City of Livermore, City of Pleasanton, City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, and City of Lafayette. For each of these agencies, a formal program has been developed and approved by their respective City or Town Council, the policies and procedures of which are documented in a written report. Staff compared the content included in each report and conducted phone interviews with staff from the agencies. In each community, funds are set aside on an annual basis, when available, for program implementation. Although each agency has a specific program name, for simplicity, the programs will be referred to as Neighborhood Traffic Management Programs (NTMP). An NTMP is a program that establishes standards for responding to citizen requests and implementing traffic calming measures in a consistent and meaningful manner. Traffic calming refers to specific actions taken to reduce vehicle speeds, improve safety, and enhance quality of life. Possible solutions for calming traffic are often described by the three "E's," traffic education, enforcement, and engineering. Education strategies might involve brochures or flyers, sign campaigns, or classes. Enforcement might include increased police presence, photo enforcement, or radar speed trailers. Engineering strategies might involve the placement of additional striping or signs; horizontal measures, such as bulbouts, traffic circles, or median Page 3 of 7 islands; vertical measures, such as speed humps, raised crosswalks, or textured pavement; or diversion measures, .such as turn prohibitions or partial/full .roadway closures. As described above, the City of Dublin uses enforcement and low-cost engineering strategies as traffic calming measures. Of the agencies examined, the key elements of their respective programs are very similar. The programs include an application process, an analysis and prioritization process, and procedures for implementation. The key elements of the programs are described in greater detail below. • Initiation: The process is initiated when a resident submits a request for traffic calming on their street. One of the agencies surveyed requires that a petition of support for traffic calming be signed by 15 neighbors before the request is even considered. • Staff Evaluation:' Staff reviews the request and determines whether traffic calming is appropriate for consideration. • Prioritization: Data is collected to quantify the severity of the problem. The street must satisfy minimum speed and volume criteria before even being considered for the program.. Using the speed and volume data, along with information like date of application, collision history, pedestrian features, fronting land uses, and proximity to schools and other pedestrian generators, each application is scored and ranked against the other applications once each year. Those applications at the top of the list will be given first priority to move into the implementation phase of the program. • Levels: Each program contains two levels of measures with the exception of Lafayette, which includes three levels of measures. The first level typically covers Education, Awareness and Enforcement. This might include increased enforcement, placement of a speed trailer, landscape trimming, signage and other educational outreach. Minor Engineering might also be considered as a Level 1 measure, such as roadway striping to narrow travel lanes. Level 2 measures include improvements that alter the configuration or characteristic of the roadway, tend to be more expensive, typically require engineering, and typically are not implemented immediately. Level 2 measures should be implemented only after extensive community outreach. • Order: Level 1 measures should be explored first. If the goals and objectives are not met, then Level 2 measures can be considered but only after the location is prioritized against other locations submitted by residents. Under Level 2, speed control measures should be considered before volume control measures (such as partial or full roadway closures or turn restrictions, for example). • Public Involvement: Once an application reaches top ranking, an initial neighborhood meeting is held. Staff will identify a study area, and all residents within that study area will be invited to attend. The study area might change as the process progresses. A Neighborhood Captain is identified, and in some cases a Neighborhood Traffic Committee (NTC) is created. Staff works directly with the NTC to develop solutions, which are then presented to the larger neighborhood group at a follow-up meeting. • Approval: Some agencies require a specified percentage of residents voting for support prior to even developing a traffic calming plan. Once a plan is developed by staff and the NTC and presented to the affected neighbors, support for the plan must be achieved. Required approval ranges from 60% to 75% and may be different for those residents on the street where the measures are being implemented versus those residents on feeder streets or adjacent streets. Greater support might also be required of those living immediately next to a proposed measure. Typically, the City or Town Council must approve the plan before it is implemented, especially if the plan includes Level 2 improvements. Page 4 of 7 • Funding: Most agencies fully fund the program and construction, while at least one agency requires that the residents pay for 25% of the construction costs. A range of annual funding from between $50,000 to $100,000 per year has been designated for the program. Funding has been covered through General Funds, gas tax and Measure J (Contra Costa County) return-to-source money. In at least one agency, the program has been placed on hold pending availability of General Fund money. • Monitoring: Most cities conduct follow-up studies to identify the effects of the measures implemented. • Removal: The removal of a device may occur if it is deemed unsafe or at the request of the residents, pending support by a certain percentage of the residents living near the device (60% or 67%, for example). Typically, the residents must fully pay for the removal of the device. When residents contact the City to request traffic calming measures, most often speed humps are specifically requested because speed humps seem to be the most well known measure. Although these can be effective in reducing vehicle speeds and diverting traffic to other roadways, they should be considered on a limited basis because of the disadvantages associated with this device. Namely, speed humps can cause discomfort for people with certain skeletal disabilities, can create a noise nuisance for adjacent residents, can reduce emergency vehicle response time, can increase maintenance costs for emergency vehicles, can increase air pollution, can result in an increase in vehicle speeds between speed humps if not appropriately spaced, can result in an undesirable increase of traffic on an adjacent roadway, and can be aesthetically displeasing. Staff does not recommend the installation of vertical traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, on an as-requested basis, as this could result in an excessive number and could be detrimental to public safety. Instead, requests should be analyzed based on the location of the request, the characteristics of the roadway and adjacent land uses, and on prevailing traffic conditions. In some instances, a less obtrusive or less expensive solution might be available to reduce traffic speeds and/or cut-through traffic volumes. Evaluation of the Need for an Additional Crossing Guard At the February 17, 2009, City Council meeting, it was agreed that the need for a crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane would be further studied and a Higher Service Level would be brought back for City Council consideration during budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. During the budget discussion, it was recommended by the City Manager that the discussion regarding a Higher Service Level for crossing guard services wait until afollow-up study is complete. Since completion of the measures installed following approval at the December 2, 2008, and February 17, 2009, City Council meetings, Public Works staff has conducted several field visits to monitor traffic operations and pedestrian safety and has communicated regularly with Police Services regarding enforcement of traffic laws within Dublin Ranch. Observations indicate that the improvements installed have modified driver behavior; that is, more motorists have been observed coming to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersection. Motorists rolling through stop signs is typical behavior, especially in residential areas, and has been reported not only in Dublin Ranch but in all parts of the City. While specific improvements can help to minimize this occurrence, there is no combination of improvements that will completely correct this behavior. Page 5 of 7 Placement of a new crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane would cost approximately $11,100 per year. Existing crossing guard services are covered through the General Fund. Staff recommends that a crossing guard not be placed at this location because it is an all-way stop controlled location with many added signing and striping safety enhancements. Furthermore, there is a crossing guard at Oak Bluff Lane/Newfields Lane, which is only 250 feet away from the North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane intersection and immediately adjacent to the path that connects to the school grounds. Rather, the use of General Fund money to cover additional crossing guard services should be limited to uncontrolled crossings or controlled intersections that experience high vehicular volumes. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: In advance of the meeting, letters were sent to the principals at Green Elementary School and Fallon Middle School, as well as three residents who commented during the prior City Council meetings (Attachments 5 through 8). Written responses were received from Principal Nomura of John Green Elementary, Mr. and Mrs. Morehead, and Mr. and Mrs. Ogden (Attachments 9 through 11). In addition, a copy of this staff report was provided to Mr. Nick Colletti and Mr. Ken Anderson, additional residents who have requested to be informed regarding upcoming City Council meetings related to neighborhood safety. Generally, the response letters communicate support for the measures that have been installed to date and indicate that they have a positive effect on motorist behavior. However, support for additional traffic calming measures is provided. In response to a comment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Morehead regarding motorists not waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the street, it should be noted that in California, motorists are required to yield to pedestrians, which means that they cannot impede their progress. However, waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the street before proceeding is not required by law. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden specifically requested that a moving drop off lane be added on Oak Bluff Lane just east of the crosswalk, similar to the drop off lane in front of the school that is located on school grounds in the parking lot. Observations at the access point on Oak Bluff Lane indicate that most parents, about 90 percent, walk their children to school from home or from a parked vehicle, while the other 10 percent drop off their child. Of the 10 percent, a very small number, one or two parents, stop in the red zone to drop off their child. On-street parking west of Newfields Lane generally fills up, while availability for on-street parking generally remains between Newfields Lane and Sugar Loaf Court and along most of the north side of Oak Bluff Lane. Police Services is aware of the reported motorists stopping along the red curb, and they do look out for these violators. Because the number of violators is so small and because most parents accompany their child onto school grounds, it is recommended that the on-street curb space on Oak Bluff Lane remain available for parking rather than converted to a loading zone. Principal Nomura stated that he has not received specific complaints related to safety along Oak Bluff Lane since implementation. He did indicate, however, that there is on-going concern regarding vehicular volumes and speeds on Antone Way in front of the school during the morning and afternoon, as well as regarding safety at the Antone Way/Bridgepointe Lane intersection. Within the last two years, one resident contacted City staff regarding pedestrian Page 6 of 7 safety at Antone Way/Bridgepointe Lane. The issue was addressed through additional Police enforcement, as well as education regarding the yield to pedestrians law. Because this is an on-going complaint, some similar measures to those implemented at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane are recommended for this location. Staff recommends the installation of "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs and the installation of traverse lines within the four existing yellow crosswalks at the Antone Way/Bridgepointe Lane intersection. Furthermore, staff recommends the placement of speed feedback signs (Attachment 12) on Antone Way (one eastbound and one westbound) in front of the school. To assess the effect that the speed feedback signs have on driver behavior, before and after speed surveys are desirable. To study the effect of speed feedback signs as possible traffic calming measures, it is recommended that the installation on Antone Way be part of a Citywide pilot program with installations on the west side and central parts of the City as well. Additional locations could be Dublin Boulevard between Inspiration Drive and Silvergate Drive (eastbound and westbound) and Amador Valley Boulevard between York Drive and Stagecoach Road (eastbound and westbound). Development of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project would be required, as the total cost would be approximately $40,000 for six new speed feedback signs, which could be funded by gas tax money. Staff recommends that the City Council consider a new CIP for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff report from December 2, 2008, except for Attachment 3 (School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin, CA, prepared by Omni Means, dated November 2008). 2. Staff report from February 17, 2009, except for Attachment 1 (School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin, CA, prepared by Omni Means, dated November 2008). 3. Minutes from February 17, 2009, City Council Meeting Item 7.1. 4. Study Area Completed Improvements 5. Letter from Public Works to Principal Keith Nomura of John Green Elementary, dated September 29, 2009. 6. Letter from Public Works to Principal Tess Johnson of Fallon School, dated September 29, 2009. 7. Letter from Public Works to James and Mary Morehead, dated September 29, 2009. 8. Letter from Public Works to Dana Ogden, dated September 29, 2009. 9. Email response from Principal Nomura, dated October 6, 2009. 10. Email response from James and Mary Morehead, dated October 2, 2009. 11. Email response from Dana and Jerry Ogden, dated October 1, 2009. 12. Speed Feedback Sign Page 7 of 7 ti~ ~- ~ -ih 'r\ ~ /' CITY CLERK File # ~~~~-~~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 2, 2008 SUBJECT: 2008 Crossing Guard Evaluation Study Report Prepared by:.7aimee Bourgeois, Senior Civil Engineer (Traffrc) ATTACHMENTS: 1) Study Location Map 2) A through J: Intersection Diagrams with Signage and Marking Recommendations 3) School Crossing .Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin, CA, prepared by Omni Means, dated November 2008 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that crossing guards remain in place at the eight existing locations. Staff requests that the City Council authorize the placement of a new crossing guard at the uncontrolled crossing of Oak Bluff Lane at Newfields Lane. In addition, Staff recommends ~ ~' that signs and pavement markings be installed at several locations to '~~ enhance visibility of school activities and safety consistent with Attachments 2A through 2J. Staff recommends that the City - Council direct Staff to notify the adjacent residents at the Oak Bluff Lane /Newfields Lane intersection of proposed no parking zones (95 feet on the south side and 50 feet on the north side of street) and return to the City Council with a resolution establishing no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The cost to furnish and install signs is estimated to be $5,000, and the cost to install pavement markings is estimated to be $4,600. This work would be covered by gas tax (206) available in the Street Maintenance Budget (30200); therefore, a budget change is not required. No additional costs are expected. Because the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget includes an additional crossing guard that is currently not in use, placement of a crossing guard at Oak Bluff Lane /Newfields Lane would not require a budget change. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: James and Mary Morehead, Residents ~-}e, r}(1. 1, a I a / (rj / a~ Page 1 of 7 ATTAC HMENT . C:'\TRANSP(1RTATT(lT.i\T .,.-ol T..,FC...\e..~.,.,.i ti_m_~___. nnnn __ __ ~~ a ~- ~~ DESCRIPTION: Currently, the .City of Dublin funds eight adult crossing guards for the Dublin Unified School District from the General Fund (001) Crossing Guards Budget (20200) to help facilitate safe travel for students walking to and from school. The budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 includes nine guards; however, a guard was removed from Amarillo Road/Alegre Drive upon the closure of Nielson Elementary School. A survey of existing crossing guard locations was conducted in-house in 2005 by the City's prior Traffic Engineer. Staff feels that it is useful to re-evaluate the locations every few years to insure that the guards are placed in the most appropriate locations. With the closure of Nielson Elementary School and removal of a crossing guard, Staff also saw an opportunity to assess whether available resources could be reallocated to a new location. Furthermore, the City periodically receives requests from the community for new crossing guards. As such, the City hired Omni Means to conduct an updated survey at existing guard locations and three new locations. Anew crossing guard was implemented at the signalized intersection of Tassajara Road/Gleason Drive in November 2007 following a thorough study of that particular location; therefore, this location is not included in this survey. Table 1 lists the existing active guard locations and three potential locations. Attachment 1 (Study Location Map) illustrates the locations evaluated in the crossing guard survey. The findings of the survey were documented into a report that also presents recommendations for safety enhancements, including additional signage and pavement markings. ...TABLE 1 CROSSING~`GUARD STUDY LOCAT>LONS . Existing Locations Adiacent School(s) Shannon Avenue / Vomac Road Dublin Elementary Shannon Avenue /San Ramon Road Dublin Elementary Davona Drive / Bonniewood Lane Murray Elementary Amador Valley Boulevard /Burton Street Frederiksen Elementary & Wells Middle Central Parkway /Aspen Street Dougherty Elementary South Dublin Ranch Drive / Woodshire Lane Fallon Middle' Antone Way / Grafton St Fallon Middle' & Green Elementary Tassajara Road /Gleason Driven Fallon Middle' Potential Locations ~~ ~~ Adjacent School(s) Amador Valley Boulevard /Penn Drive Frederiksen Elementary & Wells Middle North Dublin Ranch Drive /Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane Green Elementary Oak Bluff Lane / Newfields Lane ,,,-~_-- Green Elementary 1) Fallon Middle School currently serves elementary school students until such time in the future when a new elementary school is constructed in eastern Dublin. 2} A thorough study was conducted in fall 2007 for the Tassajara Road /Gleason Drive location; therefore, this location was not included in this study. Page 2 of 7 3 ~ ~i Crossing guards are intended to assist elementary school students in crossing the street. All of the existing crossing guards are adjacent to elementary schools, but some are also located near a middle school. It should be noted that Fallon Middle School currently serves kindergarten through 5th grade in addition to middle school grades (6th through 8th) until such time as a new elementary school is constructed in eastern Dublin. Study Findings The crossing guard study was prepared by Omni Means (see Attachment 3) and included the collection of the following data for each study location: • Description of existing roadway and operating characteristics • Counts of pedestrian and bicycle crossings during morning and afternoon school-related peak hours • Counts of conflicting vehicles during the same peak hours • Sight distance measurements • Pedestrian-related collisions that occurred during afive-year period The collected information was then compared to the guidelines published in the 2006 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) to assess the appropriateness of a crossing guard. In addition, signage or marking improvements for enhancing pedestrian crossing operations were identified. The CA MUTCD provides the following guidelines for when to implement an adult crossing guard: Adult crossing guards may be used to provide gaps in traffic at school crossings where an engineering study has shown that adequate gaps need to be created, and where authorized by law. Adult Crossing Guards may be assigned at designated school crossings to assist school pedestrians at specified hours when going to or from school. The following suggested policy for their assignment applies only to crossings. An Adult Crossing Guard should be considered when: 1. Special situations make it necessary to assist elementary school pedestrians in crossing the street. 2. A change in the school crossing location is being made, but prevailing conditions require school crossing supervision until the change is constructed and it is not reasonable to install another form of traffic control or technique for this period. Adult Crossing Guards normally are assigned where official supervision of school pedestrians is desirable while they cross a public highway, and at least 90 school pedestrians for each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) daily use the crossing while going to or from school. Adult crossing guards may be used under the following conditions: 1. At uncontrolled crossings where there is no. alternate controlled crossing within 180 m (600 ft); and a. In urban areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 350 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school; or Page 3 of 7 ~~u~ b. In rural areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 300 during each of any two urs (not necessarily consecutive) in which 30 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school. Whenever the critical (85th percentile) approach speed exceeds 64 km/h (40 mph), the guidelines for rural areas should be applied 2. At stop sign-controlled crossings: Where the vehicular traffic volumes on undivided highways of four or more lanes exceeds 500 per hour during any period when the school pedestrians are going to or from school. 3. At traffic signal-controlled crossings: a. Where the number of vehicular turning movements through the school crosswalk exceeds 300 per hour while school pedestrians are going to or from school; or b. Where justified through analysis of the operations of the intersection. While these criteria are provided for guidance, ultimately sound engineering judgment should be applied to determine when implementation of a crossing guard is safe and appropriate. Table 2 provides a summary of the data collected and final recommendations made for each location. As indicated in Table 2, Staff recommends that the eight active crossing guards (including Tassajara Road/Gleason Drive) remain in place. In addition, various improvements are recommended to enhance safety ranging from additional signage to modified or new pavement markings. Attachments 2A through 2G illustrate the recommended improvements at each location. Of the three additional locations examined, placement of a crossing guard is recommended at Oak Bluff Lane /Newfields Lane. This location is adjacent to the pathway that leads from Oak Bluff Lane through Ted Fairfield Park to Green Elementary. The existing crosswalk across Oak Bluff Lane is uncontrolled in that traffic is not required to stop at a stop sign or signal. The crosswalk experiences 24 and 18 elementary-age pedestrians during the morning and afternoon peak hours, respectively. During the same hours, respectively, the conflicting traffic volumes are 86 and 92. signage and pavement marking improvements are also recommended at this location (see Attachment 2J); specifically, speed limit signs, advanced crosswalk warning signs, and yellow crosswalk markings are recommended. In addition, red curb installation is recommended on the south side of the street on both sides of the crosswalk (95 feet total) and on the north side of the street east of the crosswalk (50 feet total). All of these improvements should be implemented to enhance safety either with or without implementation of a crossing guard. Since the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget includes a ninth crossing guard, which is currently not in use because of the closure of Nielsen Elementary, a budget change would not be required to place a crossing guard at this location. Based on pedestrian volumes, vehicular volumes, roadway characteristics and traffic operations, Staff does not recommend the placement of a crossing guard at either of the other two locations studied: Amador Valley Boulevard /Penn Drive or Oak Bluff Lane /Newfields Lane. While the Amador Valley Boulevard /Penn Drive intersection does experience relatively high traffic volumes, the elementary-age pedestrian volume is nomimal in the morning and moderate in the afternoon. In addition, a crossing guard is provided at Burton Street, 400 feet to the west, for direct •access to Frederiksen Elementary. This intersection is controlled by STOP signs on all approaches, which helps to create gaps in traffic flow. Installation of a STOP ahead pavement marking is recommended on westbound Amador Valley Boulevard approaching Penn Drive (see Attachment 2H). A crossing guard is not recommended at North Dublin Ranch Drive /Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane because the intersection is stop-controlled on all approaches and the pedestrian and conflicting vehicular volume is low. The STOP signs create gaps in traffic to allow pedestrians to cross. 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Currently, there is only one marked, white crosswalk on the east side. The other three approaches have white limit lines that are generally positioned very close to the intersection. It is recommended the existing crosswalk be modified to a yellow crosswalk and three additional yellow crosswalks be installed on the remaining three legs. Not only will the yellow crosswalks draw attention to pedestrian activity, but the new markings will cause vehicles to come to a stop further back, allowing pedestrians to cross within the typical pedestrian zone (see Attachment 2I for an illustration). If City Council authorizes the placement of a crossing guard at Oak Bluff Lane / Newfields Lane, it is recommended that the signing and pavement marking improvements be in place first. This can likely be implemented within two to three weeks. The improvements at the other locations could be implemented within 30 days. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that crossing guards remain in place at the eight existing locations. Staff requests that the City Council authorize the placement of a new crossing guard at the uncontrolled crossing of Oak Bluff Lane at Newfields Lane. In addition, Staff recommends that signs and pavement markings be installed at several locations to enhance visibility of school activities and safety consistent with Attachments 2A through 2J. Staff recommends that the City Council direct Staff to notify the adjacent residents at the Oak Bluff Lane / Newfields Lane intersection of proposed no parking zones (95 feet on the south side and 50 feet on the north side of street) and return to the City Council with a resolution establishing no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane. 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X c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ x cmfO~ 1 C T C a` ~a ~ ° -a o` R .. ,, E o J of o d _ w " Z 4- p ~ ' " p• ati Mvi ~ o L y Ur ~ o a? y 4- ~ T c ioori~s - d F- m a ~ rn ~ Q ea m o ~ a a ~ g o ,. a~ o - p `m ~C R J ~ t 'S O ~ O F ~ Z ~do~o=~ 0 rn .. m U m '++ Y LL Q ~_ ~~ d o c-3A3°'- X SPEED ~ o _ p U ~ W uIwIT a r ; ~ 3 H 25 O ~ ~ 6. `; C - ~ vfn ~ ~ - ~ dO1S - rn ~ 2i0 FYJNViI NIl9(la'N C ~ a n3w O ,^ ~ v+C N ~'o - W STOP - ~ ~ OO ATTeI!I~~IT ~ -~-~ <:, CITY CLERK Fiie # 00~~-Q~ iq ~ ~a AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 17, 2009 SUBJECT: Follow-Up Report on Traffic Safety Measures Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director ATTACHMENTS: 1) School Crossing and Pedestrian Operations/ Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin, CA prepared by Omni Means, dated November 2008 2) Council Meeting Minutes for the Crossing Guard Evaluation Study, Item 8.1 of the December 2, 2008 Council Meeting 3) Supplemental School Pedestrian Safety Study for the Intersection of Oak Bluff Lane/N. Dublin Ranch Drive prepared by Omni-Means RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council consider the possible methods to enhance safety at the study intersection and their relative costs, and provide direction to Staff on the measures they would like to consider for incorporation. c FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The cost to implement these measures varies. Minor signing and striping improvements could be covered by current operating budgets. However, more complex improvements will require that Staff prepare a detailed cost estimate and bring the new Capital Improvement Project and the related Budget Change back to the City Council at a later date, or provide for the project in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget. DESCRIPTION: At the December 2, 2008, Council Meeting, the City Council was presented with the School Crossing and Pedestrian Operations/ Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin, CA prepared by Omni Means, dated November 2008 (Attachment 1). After taking testimony from concerned residents, and considering the item, the City Council directed Staff to do the following: (1) Placement of a new crossing guard at the uncontrolled crossing of Oak Bluff Lane at COPY TO: Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT raffic safety measures 021709.doc a° °F ~~ Newfields Lane; (2) Installation of recommended additional signing and striping to enhance visibility of school activities and safety; (3) Notify the adjacent residents at the Oak Bluff/Newfelds Lane intersection of proposed no parking zones and return to the City Council with a resolution establishing no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane; and (4) Conduct a traffic study for safety measures at North Dublin Ranch Drive and Oak Bluff Lane and return to the City Council with a report (Attachment 2). The first three measures have been completed. This staff report addresses the final request by the City Council. At City Council direction, Staff directed Omni-Means to prepare a supplemental report (Attachment 3) that would examine the potential pedestrian crossing improvements that could be adopted in addition to the findings of the prior crossing guazd study. The Oak Bluff Lane /North Dublin Ranch Drive intersection is an all-stop controlled intersection with newly-painted yellow crosswalks on all four approaches, and on-street pazking is allowed except for select red-curbed areas neaz the intersection. The supplemental study conducted both pedestrian and vehicular field counts which confirmed the results of the previous study that revealed that neither the traffic volume nor the pedestrian volume warrant meet the guidelines for crossing guards. The Omni-Means report stated that the all-way stop controls, unobstructed sight lines, painted sidewalks and relatively low pedestrian volumes suggest the intersection conditions are neazly optimal for pedestrian crossings, but the report did, however, examine additional measures that could be considered to maximize pedestrian safety. The measures ranged from new signs to curb bulb-outs. If the City Council were to choose to implement any of the measures outlined in the Omni-Means report, Staff recommends measures be implemented incrementally, as once a measure has been implemented it cannot be removed without examining very carefully the potential liability associated with the change. The following table lists in order steps that could be considered to enhance safety at this intersection: Priori Measures Cost 1 Install Two "School Crossing Ahead" signs and lateral mazkings in the $2,500 crosswalks to increase visibili One time cost 2 Paint "Stop" lines in front of the Crosswalks to insure stopping before the $1,000 crosswalk One time cost 3 Install Yield to Pedestrians Signing + "Stop Ahead" Advance Warning $1,000 Si nin 2 One time cost 4 Assign new Crossing Guard (would require Higher Service Level) $12,000 er ear 5 Construct Curb Bulb Outs (would be new Capital Improvement Project) $50,000 One time cost RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the possible methods to enhance safety at the study intersections and their relative costs, and provide direction to Staff on the measures they would like to consider for incorporation. r___ n _rn a~ ~-~~ On motion of Vm. Hildenbrand, seconded by Cm. Hart and by unanimous vote, the City Council authorized Staff to procure the services of Bill Gould, Artist, in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and approved the Budget Change. NEW BUSINESS 2008 Crossing Guard Evaluation Study 7:17 p.m. 8.1 (590-50) Traffic Engineer Jaimee Bourgeois presented the Staff Report and advised the City Council that this item would present the findings of a traffic engineering study that evaluated the eight existing crossing guard locations and three potential new locations. Staff would provide a recommendation to place a new crossing. guard at Oak Bluff Lane/Newfields Lane, as well as implement various safety enhancements adjacent to schools with additional signage and pavement markings. Cm. Hart asked if the report had been shared with the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD). Ms. Bourgeois stated she had spoken to the Principal at Fallon Middle School who was excited that the City had the opportunity to add a new crossing guard and was in support of Staff's recommendation. She had also. left a message with the Principal at Green Elementary School. James Morehead, Dublin resident, stated he had seen the recent accident scene involving a student walking to Fallon School. Speeding issues or speed bumps had not been discussed in the Staff Report. Also, the School Site Council had not been contacted for feedback. Mary Morehead, Dublin resident, stated she did not agree with the Staff Report that a crossing guard was not needed at the intersection of Oak Bluff Lane and Groveland Lane. There was high traffic volume on Dublin Ranch Drive, with cars turning on Oak Bluff Lane to park behind Green Elementary. The report failed to mention the behavior of DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2008 ATTAC~IEN'~ ~- as ~ ,~q " motorists. It .had become so dangerous last year, she had to ask a police officer at a different location to come monitor traffic. Motorists were not waiting for pedestrians to fully cross the street. The Staff report stated the stops signs created gaps in traffic allowing pedestrians to cross. This was not always the case. There was a crosswalk guard at Tassajara Road and Gleason Drive but there was a need for one at Oak Bluff Lane and Groveland Lane. She requested a crossing guard at the busy intersection where motorists were not waiting for children to cross the street. Evelyn Morehead, Dublin resident, stated it was difficult for her to cross the street on her way to school because the cars failed to stop. Dana Ogden, Dublin resident, stated she lived neaz North Dublin Ranch Road and there was a problem with speeders. She had contacted Dublin Police on many occasions. She stated the City had marked the street with "25" mile per hour signs and they had not helped. There was a need for speed humps. Motorists slowed at the stop signs, but they did not always stop. Citations had been issued, but they had not helped. She had brought it to the attention of the Homeowner's Association, which directed her to the City. Vm. Hildenbrand stated there had been an issue at Gleason Drive and Tassajara Road with drivers not stopping. The City did have crossing guards in areas where there was not heavy foot traffic, for public safety. She was familiar with the azea. Were speed control mechanisms such as speed humps going to be reviewed? City Manager Pattillo stated speed humps and speed control would be reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee. For speed humps, the City had to take into consideration public safety vehicles and how they maneuvered around them. The issue was being reviewed. Vm. Hildenbrand stated it was unsafe to walk in the area mentioned in the Staff report. Speeding was terrible in the Dublin Ranch area. It was frightening to walk in the azea. Addressing the speeding issue in Dublin Ranch needed to be considered a priority by the City. People were not following traffic laws. She agreed that the issue needed to be addressed. The City needed to take into consideration an additional crossing guard in the area. Had the City considered flashing cross walks where there were not crossing guazds? Ms. Bourgeois stated in addition to speed humps, they would also consider the flashing crosswalks. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2008 '~ ~3 ~-~- ~~ Vm. Hildenbrand stated she had heard from citizens that lived by Dougherty Road, near the intersection of Hibernia and Summerglen, that the crosswalk needed better signage, maybe "Children Crossing" signs. It would be prudent to look at that in the future. Cm. Scholz stated the issue needed to be addressed immediately; it should be a higher priority. City Manager Pattillo stated it was the City's internal Traffic Safety Committee that was looking into the issue. There was no lag time or unwarranted waiting. It was a priority and a report would be brought to the City Council as soon it was finished. Mayor Sbranti stated that there were items before them that they could move on quickly that would improve the situation, but some issues needed further study and evaluation. Other issues addressed at this meeting would be brought back to the City Council within a couple of meetings. Cm. Scholz reiterated the City needed to move faster, make it a greater priority and get it done sooner. Cm. Hart stated when it came to the safety of the City's children, he would ask Dublin Police Department to be in the area to monitor the situation. Vm. Hildenbrand asked Ms. Morehead if there were crossing guards 100 feet apart, would people's behavior change to walk with the crossing guard, or were these pedestrians going to two different schools. Ms. Morehead stated she was asking for an additional crossing guard at Oakbluff Lane and Groveland Lane, which was along the major thoroughfare. Cm. Hart asked if the City Council was being asked to approve two crossing guards tonight or approve them later in conjunction with the additional survey that would be completed by the Traffic Engineer. Mayor Sbranti stated the City Council had a recommendation that they could adopt tonight, a crossing guard at Oak Bluff Lane and Newfield Lane, and then ask Staff to DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2008 `~ a~ ~-~~ bring back results of the study for a crossing guard, speed humps, signage, etc. for the safety of this whole area. Melissa Morton, Public Works Director, stated to include an additional crossing guard at North Dublin Ranch/Oak Bluff would require a budget change. Currently, there is only one marked crosswalk, so when the other crosswalks are added in yellow and the existing crosswalk is changed to yellow with stop markings on all approaches, there would be better visibility at the intersection. Vm. Hildenbrand reiterated she would like Staff to look at the additional crossing guard when the study was done. Mayor Sbranti stated City Council could move forward with the Staff recommendations in the Staff report, the Traffic Safety Committee would evaluate the improvements that were made, then look at the need for an additional crossing guard in the azea, and look at the Summerglen/Hibernia intersection for signage. On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Vm. Hildenbrand and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved crossing guards to remain in place at eight existing locations and requested that the City Council authorize the placement of a new crossing guard at the uncontrolled crossing of Oak Bluff Lane at Newfields Lane; and signs and pavement markings be installed at several locations to enhance visibility of school activities and safety; and directed Staff to notify the adjacent residents at the Oak Bluff Lane/Newfields Lane intersection of proposed no pazking zones (95 feet on the south side and 50 feet on the north side of street) and return to the City Council with a resolution establishing no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane; and requested Staff to conduct a traffic study for safety measures at North Dublin Ranch and Oak Bluff Lane and return to the City Council with a report. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES io VOLUME 27 REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2008 " a5 ~ uq SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY FOR THE INTERSECTION OF: S.1 OAK BLUFF LANE / N. DUBLIN RANCH DRIVE This supplemental report presents the findings of an analysis that examined potential pedestrian crossing improvements that could be implemented in addition to the findings of the prior crossing guard study.t The study was conducted in order to identify possible measures that would further enhance safety for school-aged pedestrian crossings. Field data was collected regarding the intersection characteristics, including signing, striping, control-type, sight distances, parking and related facilities. A variety of enhancements were researched, including new signing/striping, alternative intersection controls, and/or other physical improvements such as lighted devices or alterations to the intersection design. Existing Conditions A summary of the intersection conditions is provided as follows. (A similar discussion is also available in the previous report.) The Oak Bluff Lane / N. Dublin Ranch Drive intersection is located in the Dublin Ranch residential area adjacent to the Ted Fairfield Park and west of John Green Elementary School (please refer to Figure 1 in the previous report). It is an all-way stop controlled intersection. Both streets serve residential units and N. Dublin Ranch Drive is also a primary vehicle route to/from Tassajara Road. Both streets have 25 mph speed limits. Pedestrian facilities include newly painted yellow crosswalks on all four approaches. There are sidewalks on both sides of each street. On-street parking is allowed except for select red-curbed areas near the intersection. (Refer to Figure S8-1.) The intersection is not monitored by a crossing guard and the previous study found the pedestrian volumes to be below the CaMUTCD recommended minimum of 40 per hour for two hours. In order to confirm the previous volumes, new pedestrian counts were conducted for this study and found to be similar (refer to Figure S8-2). On N. Dublin Ranch Drive, the highest crossing had 17 pedestrians (10 adults, 7 children) in the morning and 13 pedestrians (5 adults, 8 children) in the afternoon peak hours. The highest Oak Bluff Lane crosswalk experienced 18 pedestrians (10 adults, 8 children) in the morning and four pedestrians (2 adults, 2 children) in the afternoon. (The previous study counted 25 pedestrians in the morning and 16 in the afternoon across N. Dublin Ranch Drive, and 23 pedestrians in the morning and 5 in the afternoon across Oak Bluff Lane.) New vehicle counts were also conducted and found to be similar to the previous study. Total peak hour volumes entering the intersection were 151-203 vehicles (compared to 222-240 for the previous study). The crosswalk across N. Dublin Ranch Drive on the south side of the intersection experiences the highest vehicle-to-pedestrian volumes, with 150 vehicles Bc 18 pedestrians in the morning and 111 vehicles & 4 pedestrians in the afternoon peak hour. ~ Omni-Means, "School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City. of Dublin, CA", November, 2008, Report # R1337RPTOOI.DOC, Omni-Means Engineers & Planners, 1901 Olympic Boulevard, Suite 120, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Supplemental Pedestrian Grossing Study ~mm11, 1nI~~~1i1~m ~ °ge 1 Ciry of Dublin, CA 'T002 a~ ~- ~~ The sight distances from three of the four crossing locations exceed 250 feet. Looking north up N. Dublin Ranch Drive from the west side of the intersection, the sight distance is approximately 150-175 feet due to the curve in the road. There are no permanent objects blocking sight lines. Three curb fronts are painted red prohibiting street parking near the intersection, including both sides of N. Dublin Ranch Drive north of the intersection and the east side along the south side of the intersection. Field observations indicated low street parking demand near the intersection in the morning and afternoon. Demand may be higher when group activities (sports, parties, etc.) occur in the park. Potential Pedestrian Facility Enhancements As noted, both of the field counts indicate the pedestrian/vehicle volumes are lower than the recommended guidelines for crossing guards. The intersection was recently improved by adding painted yellow crosswalks on all four approaches. However, in order to maximize pedestrian safety as much as possible, additional measures were examined as follows. They range from relatively inexpensive to more costly reconstruction methods which may exceed budgetary allowances. (Some options refer to additional information or figures which are attached.) The all-way stop controls, unobstructed sight lines, painted crosswalks, and relatively low pedestrian volumes suggest the intersection conditions are nearly as optimal as possible for pedestrian crossings. There does not appear to be an obvious/significant deficiency that needs to be improved. However, a couple of options intended to further enhance the crossing conditions are presented as follows. "Stop Ahead" and/or "School Advance Warning" suns / pavemenf markings: Due to the somewhat limited sight distance on N. Dublin Ranch Drive north of the intersection, advance "Stop Ahead" (Type W3-1) sign and pavement markings could be installed for southbound traffic. {The same signing could also be installed on the other approaches if desired.) Similarly, school crossing warning signs (Type S1-1) could be installed in advance of any/all of the approaches. (An example illustration is attached.) Painted lines inside crosswalks: Painted transverse stripes could be added inside the existing crosswalk border lines in order to enhance visibility of the crossing path. (An example illustration is attached.) Painted stogy lines in front of crosswalks: Painted stop lines could be added in front of the existing painted crosswalk lines in order to provide additional distance between vehicles and pedestrians at the intersection. The CaMUTCD guidelines state the lines should be placed a minimum of four feet in advance of the crosswalk line, but sufficient sight distance to all of the other approaches must also be preserved. (An example illustration is attached.) "Yield to Pedestrians" si ning at crosswalk: Another signing option would be to add "Yield to Pedestrians" (or similarly worded) signs to the existing Stop signs at the crosswalk. An example of this type of sign exists in the Town of Danville, California (pictures are attached). (Note: This use is not formally identified in the CaMUTCD.) Curb Bulb-outs: A more extensive option would be to construct curb "bulb-outs" on each corner of the intersection in order to shorten the crossing distances. (An example illustration is attached.) Supplemental Pedestrian Crossing Study Page 2 City of Dublin, CA R1337RPT002 a~ ~ =~ L t- ~- z °° a~ ~ z ~ 0 U N ~ N ~ ~ C C N "~ >_ t6 L C Q c ~~ U N C (6 ~ j ~ ~ -~ ~~ ~ N C z ~ ~~ (~ N ~ C ~ (ZT '`"~ J ~X ~ W m ca 0 C c~ G 0 00 ~~ ~ 2 adults 4 children •~ 0 2 adults 4 children 6 Total j U ° ~ C ~ 134 Vehicles C ~~ crosswalk N ~ M Z ~ `t ~' L ~ ~ ai Oak Bluff Ln. ~ ~ 2 adults ~ 3 10 adults 2 ~ ~ ~ ~ 12 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4 children N ~ ~ 7 children ~ dOlS a • 2 2 • y ~, ~ ~ > 6 Total U 17 Total ° ° 4 ~' S70P 'i- 40 ,~ ~ ~ Q, o crosswalk 1 ~ ``' ~ N 10 adults 8 children ~ 8 children 18 Total 150 Vehicles Pedestrian Volumes Vehicle Volumes Volumes In Crosswalk AM PEAK HOUR (8:00-9:00 am) 2 adults 1 child ~~ 0 3 adults 1 child 1 adult bike ~ ~ c ~ 4 Total ° ~ °' " 88 Vehicles ~ ~-~ crosswalk Z ~ ~ ~ N Oak Bluff Ln. ~ U N ~ U - U ~ N ~ U •~ ~ 1 adult Y 5 adults ~ ~ ~ I- ~ 10 6 N ~ ~ ~ ~ 3 2 children N t~ 2 teens m dOlS n, 1 -- o o ~-- 0 ~ r- ~ ~ 3 Total ° ~ 3 children 2 ~ ~ STOP y ~ 23 ~ ~'- ~ ~ U crosswalk 3 teen bikes ~ ~ ~ `~ f° i '-' 13 Total N M M ~ 2 adults 2 children "' dults 2 a 2 children 111 Vehicles 4 Total Pedestrian Volumes Vehicle Volumes Volumes In Crosswalk AFT ERNOON PEAK HOUR (2:15-3:15 pm) 4 adults ~ Q 5 adults 5 children 5 adults .~ 1 adult bike o ~ ~ 222 Vehicles m 10 Total z ~ ~ ~-° N no crosswalk cV coo ~ Oak Bluff Ln. ~ aNi ~ 3 adults * ~ Y 15 adults ~ ~ 22 8 , m " s ~' ~ > 6 children ; N N 2 teens ' ~ dOlS a0 ~ 3 2 .N.. > a~ ~ 9 Total ; ~ ~ 10 children ~, ° sroP N ~ 6 63 ~ °O N o ° `~' ~ g 3 teen bike s ~ ~ ~- ~ no crosswalk ,_______~ 30 Total ~,,~ ~ ~ M c9 ~, 12 adults ~ `~ 1 2 adults 10 children 10 children 22 Total 261 Vehicles Pedestrian Volumes Vehicle Volumes Volumes In Crosswa lk COMBINED TOTALS Observed Volumes at N. Dublin Ranch Drive / ,~- Oak Bluff Lane Intersection N°rth Counts: 1/14-15/09 o~~a~means figure S8-2 ~~ ~ ~~ Attachments Supplemental Pedesn•ian Crossing Study Page ~ City of Dublin, CA R1337RPT002 30~~ W r 0 U ~ Z O I- O Z N d C Y J jy C N N O j O QCU O m~ ~ N C C .~ a ~~. N `c C C ~ N Y v` C Z a~ w ~ ~>- - N o Q ~ p p Qa0 _ ~ U;.°U ~ ~ j C J `~a -p -p :a c = U N ~ (n C c J d01 Z LL J ff! Y Q O O c rn ~~ y C C l4 ~~ N •• N Q O ~ as ~ ~ p C +-+ ~.;, 9 N y X rW - ~ Q N Z a oa W ~ •-f~ W •K a TO m Y C ~ ay O H O O~U i+ 'p w ~ CO a ~'~ ¢c C~? L ,+...' ^~ W /~ V / -i--+ ~.. O 4- Q (~ X w A C I!f W DO O 31 ~F= u ~ Example of Pedestrian-Related Signing At Crosswalk ~ a ~ ~~ r w J ~ Z U O O z U C (6 ~_ 0 C .~ O L U c a~ 0 0 0 m L U 0 a~ n. c~ x w c c~ m 0 00 ,_ ~ O 33 ~ ~{q Authorized (4.3 600-30/310-30) the Mayor to execute the Engagement Letter with the firm of Caporicci & Larson and directed Staff to proceed with planning for the completion of the audit; Received (4.4 320-30) City Treasurer's Investment Report for 2"d Quarter 2008-2009; Approved (4.5 600-35) Contract Change Order No. 27, and Acceptance of Improvements - Contract No. 07-01, Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road Intersection Improvements (CIl' No. 96852, Dougherty Road Improvements -Houston Place to I-580); Approved (4.6 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,282,993.52. .~.. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None .~::~:. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None _ .,~,,.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Follow-Up Report On Traffic Safety Measures 7:51 p.m. 7.1 (590-50) Director of Public Works Melissa Morton presented the Staff Report and advised that this item would present the findings of a follow-up report that evaluated the potential additional traffic control measures that could be used to enhance safety at the intersection of North Dublin Ranch Drive and Oak Bluff Lane. Mr. James Morehead, Dublin resident, stated the choice of the crossing. guard at Oak Bluff Lane at Newfields Lane and the extra line striping at Oak Bluff Lane and Dublin Ranch DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES s VOLUME 28 REGULAR MEETING February 17, 2009 ATTACHMENT 3• 3~ ~ ~-~~ made sense. There was a gap in the report where it mentioned there had been no accidents at the other Dublin Ranch Crossing. There had been a recent accident. The report should be corrected. He asked that the City strongly consider a speed bump going up the grade on Dublin Ranch Road, especially when there was no crossing guard there. He was pleased with the follow-up by the City. Vm. Hildenbrand stated that the report included accidents from 2002-2007; it did not include 2008 which was when the accident he mentioned had occurred. Ms. Morton clarified that the follow-up report only addressed Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive. The accident occurred at South Dublin Ranch Drive and Woodshire Lane and there had not been afollow-up report on that intersection. The accident happened after the initial report had been presented to the City Council. Mayor Sbranti read into the record an email statement from Mary Morehead. It stated, "Thank you for this report. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this evening's meeting. I am certainly in favor of the measures that are listed to increase child safety at the Oak Bluff Lane/Dublin Ranch Drive intersection, in particular, having stop lines painted before the crosswalks. I still believe in the need for a crossing guard -more people would let their children walk to school if there was such a presence." Cm. Hart asked Ms. Morton for clarification regarding the "bumps in the road" referred to by Mr. Morehead. Ms. Morton stated that Mr. Morehead was addressing the South Dublin Ranch Drive approach to the Woodshire Lane intersection where a child had been hit. What Mr. Morehead was addressing was drivers' tendency to speed up to make that grade of the hill. They did not see that there was a crossing guard or maybe a child in the crosswalk and would not be able to stop in time. It was a controlled intersection. Drivers were expected to stop. The City's Traffic Safety Committee did not believe that speeding in the area was pervasive enough to warrant slowing emergency response. Ms. Morton indicated speed bumps do slow emergency response. Raised dots in the road would create noise for the neighbors. Vm. Hildenbrand stated that speeding in Dublin Ranch was a serious problem. People did not stop at stop signs. They did not stop at red lights at night. It was a problem. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 VOLUME 28 REGULAR MEETING February 17, 2009 35 ~- yq City Manager Pattillo stated that speed bumps were not on the agenda today. The item in front of the City Council was a report on precautions taken by Staff. The City Council could consider additional precautions. Staff needed to look at speed bumps on a City- wide perspective. If there was speeding, the Police Department could do more patrolling measures in the area. Vm. Hildenbrand stated Staff had done a great job at getting precautions put in place quickly. She also asked Ms. Morton to explain curb bulb outs. Ms. Morton stated curb bulb outs were like the Lewis intersection of Village Parkway. The actual concrete infrastructure of the curb line was brought out with the idea that the corner was bulbed out so there was greater visibility of a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. They typically cost $40,000 to $45,000. Cm. Biddle asked for clarification on the Priority List in the Staff Report. Ms. Morton stated there was a core list of implemented improvements to the intersections in the Initial Study. Those improvements had been implemented. The City had placed another crossing guard at Oak Bluff Lane and Newfields Lane. The City Council had directed Staff to return with, based on comments from that particular City Council meeting in December, the intersection of Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive for additional input. Once the striping improvements that were proposed for that intersection were implemented, Staff would do another study to see how effective those improvements had been and whether there were other potential measures that could be used to increase safety based on information received from the public in December. Cm. Biddle asked if the first three measures in the table in the Staff Report were incremental measures that could be added to the intersection if the City Council believed that additional safety measures were necessary. Cm. Hart stated he would be supportive of Priorities 1, 2, and 3, as detailed in the .Staff Report table. Mayor Sbranti stated he also supported Priorities 1, 2, and 3. Ms. Morton asked if the City Council was directing Staff to return with the Woodshire Lane/South Dublin Ranch Drive intersection. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ VOLUME 28 REGULAR MEETING 19,E ~ ,w February 17, 2009 `~ 3b ~ ~Iq Mayor Sbranti stated they were only speaking of Priorities 1, 2 and 3 as listed in the Staff Report. Vm. Hildenbrand asked that traffic slowing measures be reviewed throughout the City. She supported Priorities 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the Staff Report. Cm. Scholz stated she also supported Priorities 1 through 4. Mayor Sbranti stated the City Council supported all safety measures. If the City implemented Priorities 1, 2, and 3 and asked Staff to study traffic in general in the City, it was being responsive to safety. It was difficult at this time to add a crossing guard. Ms. Morton stated the intersection with the crossing guard was not a stop controlled intersection. Vm. Hildenbrand stated that drivers did not stop at the stop signs in Dublin Ranch. They rolled and drove through them. City Manager Pattillo stated in reference to the crossing guard, Staff would take a look at that and bring it back right before the budget discussion occurred. Mayor Sbranti stated the City could look at crossing guards service in totality throughout the City. City Manager Pattillo stated she would work with Police Services regarding these intersections. Vm. Hildenbrand stated she would support reviewing the additional crossing guard at the City Council's budget discussion. City Manager Pattillo stated the additional crossing guard would be brought back as a higher service level. On motion of Cm. Hart, seconded by Cm. Scholz and by unanimous vote, the City Council approved Priorities 1, 2 and 3 as presented in the Staff Report, with the addition of the crossing guard considered after evaluation by City Staff as a Higher Service Level. 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C y' u C S 0 s v n ~~ )GEPOINTI I i J 1 i i i n ~ i ~ H ~ ) c i L C ~ ~ f J i c d C E ~ s > n i i and s ~ a~ n ~o i f 10 L ~ ,~ a '~ ~ ca f0 O1 1 ~~ d s _~ ~ ~ 0 ~ t V 1 ac ~ a~ u r ~ ~ c ~ i ~~ 1 dpi a ~s n ~ H o u ! c~ s w~ ~ *'~. F ~s . ~/ Cl>f 1 i :~ •o I ~n Ig .. C F + \ .. - ATTACHMENT 4.`' 111 N N 38 ~ ~1~1 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us September 29, 2009 Principal Keith Nomura John Green Elementary 3300 Antone Way Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Dear Principal Nomura: The City of Dublin continues to strive for improved safety City-wide, especially near our schools. The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the safety measures that have been taken over the last year within Dublin Ranch, to solicit feedback regarding the effectiveness of these measures, and to find out whether you or parents of your students have remaining concerns that have not yet been addressed. Following is a brief overview of the recently implemented measures: On December 2, 2008, the Dublin City Council was presented by staff the results of a City-wide study entitled School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin. After taking testimony from residents and after considering the data and recommendations provided in the staff report, the City Council directed staff to implement several improvements City-wide, some of which were located within Dublin Ranch, including the following: (1) yellow crosswalks were marked on all four crossings at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane; (2) a crossing guard was placed on Oak Bluff Lane just east of Newfields Lane; (3) signage and markings were placed on Oak Bluff Lane to alert motorists of pedestrian activity at the crossing guard location; and (4) red curb was placed to establish no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane adjacent to the crosswalk. To respond to residents' continued concern for safety, the City Council also directed staff to conduct afollow-up traffic safety study for North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. The findings of the supplemental study were presented to the City Council on February 17, 2009. After consideration of the item and additional testimony from residents, the City Council directed staff to complete the following at the subject intersection: (1) Install advanced "School Crossing" signs on North Dublin Ranch Drive; (2) install lateral markings in all four crosswalks to improve visibility; (3) paint stop lines in advance of the crosswalk lines on all four approaches; (4) install "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs; and (5) install advanced "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement markings on North Dublin Ranch Drive. All of the aforementioned improvements have been completed. City Council also directed staff to review options for traffic calming measures, not only in Dublin Ranch but City-wide. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 Ec Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services 833 ATTACHMENT 5 Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 Building Inspection 833-6620 Fire Preventic • Principal Nomura September 29, 2009 Page 2 3~ ~~- ~~ Public Works Department staff conducts regular field visits to monitor traffic operations and pedestrian safety and communicates regularly with Police Services regarding enforcement of traffic laws within Dublin Ranch. We would greatly appreciate any feedback that you might have regarding the effectiveness of the measures that have been taken over the last year from either your own observations or from comments that parents of your students have made. In addition, we would appreciate knowing of safety issues that you feel have not yet been addressed as we continue to strive to make our streets as safe as possible. Please know that your feedback if provided will be shared with the City Council at an upcoming City Council meeting. The purpose of presenting to the Council will be to follow up regarding options for traffic calming measures as requested by the Council at the February 17th meeting, although specific feedback regarding safety measures already implemented within Dublin Ranch will also be presented. Comments can be provided in writing to me at the following address: City of Dublin Public Works Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Please feel free to also respond via email at jaimee.bourgeois ~ci.dublin.ca.us. Please respond by October 9th so that I may incorporate your comments into the staff report. A similar request for feedback is being sent to Principal Johnson and residents Dana Ogden and James and Mary Morehead. If you would like, a copy of the staff report can be provided to you in advance. Sincerely, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Jaimee Bourgeois, P.E. City Traffic Engineer cc: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Chris Foss, Assistant City Manager Melissa Morton, Public Works Director G:ITRANSPORTATIONIt_ocal TrafhclDublin Ranch Safety Issuesll.tr Principa/Nomura DublinRanch Safety.doc ~~~ ~~~ ~~ ~o ~-~~ CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us September 29, 2009 Principal Tess Johnson Fallon School 3601 Kohnen Way Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Dear Principal Johnson: The City of Dublin continues to strive for improved safety City-wide, especially near our schools. The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the safety measures that have been taken over the last year within Dublin Ranch, to solicit feedback regarding the effectiveness of these measures, and to find out whether you or parents of your students have remaining concerns that have not yet been addressed. Following is a brief overview of the recently implemented measures: On December 2, 2008, the Dublin City Council was presented by staff the results of a City-wide study entitled School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin. After taking testimony from residents and after considering the data and recommendations provided in the staff report, the City Council directed staff to implement several improvements City-wide, some of which were located within Dublin Ranch, including the following: (1) yellow crosswalks were marked on all four crossings at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane; (2) a crossing guard was placed on Oak Bluff Lane just east of Newfields Lane; (3) signage and markings were placed on Oak Bluff Lane to alert motorists of pedestrian activity at the crossing guard location; and (4) red curb was placed to establish no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane adjacent to the crosswalk. To respond to residents' continued concern for safety, the City Council also directed staff to conduct afollow-up traffic safety study for North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. The findings of the supplemental study were presented to the City Council on February 17, 2009. After consideration of the item and additional testimony from residents, the City Council directed staff to complete the following at the subject intersection: (1) Install advanced "School Crossing" signs on North Dublin Ranch Drive; (2) install lateral markings in all four crosswalks to improve visibility; (3) paint stop lines in advance of the crosswalk lines on all four approaches; (4) install "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs; and (5) install advanced "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement markings on North Dublin Ranch Drive. All of the aforementioned improvements have been completed. City Council also directed staff to review options for traffic calming measures, not only in Dublin Ranch but City-wide. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 Ec< Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services 833- ATTACHMENT ~ Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 Building Inspection 833-6620 Fire Preventior Principal Johnson September 29, 2009 Page 2 ~i ~ ~~ Public Works Department staff conducts regular field visits to monitor traffic operations and pedestrian safety and communicates regularly with Police Services regarding enforcement of traffic laws within Dublin Ranch. We would greatly appreciate any feedback that you might have regarding the effectiveness of the measures that have been taken over the last year from either your own observations or from comments that parents of your students have made. In addition, we would appreciate knowing of safety issues that you feel have not yet been addressed as we continue to strive to make our streets as safe as possible. Please know that your feedback if provided will be shared with the City Council at an upcoming City Council meeting. The purpose of presenting to the Council will be to follow up regarding options for traffic calming measures as requested by the Council at the February 17th meeting, although specific feedback regarding safety measures already implemented within Dublin Ranch will also be presented. Comments can be provided in writing to me at the following address: City of Dublin Public Works Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Please feel free to also respond via email at jaimee.bourgeois ~ci.dublin.ca.us. Please respond by October 9th so that I may incorporate your comments into the staff report. A similar request for feedback is being sent to Principal Nomura and residents Dana Ogden and James and Mary Morehead. If you would like, a copy of the staff report can be provided to you in advance. Sincerely, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ;u,rn~ ~~' Jaimee Bourgeois, P.E. City Traffic Engineer cc: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Chris Foss, Assistant City Manager Melissa Morton, Public Works Director G:ITRANSPORTATIONILoca/ TrafltclDublin Ranch Safety /ssueslLtr PrincipalJohnson DublinRanch Safety.doc `~a °~ ~I~ CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us September 29, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Morehead 5505 Applegate Court Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Dear Mr. and Mrs. Morehead: The City of Dublin continues to strive for improved safety City-wide, especially near our schools. The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the safety measures that have been taken over the last year within Dublin Ranch, to solicit feedback regarding the effectiveness of these measures, and to find out whether you have remaining concerns that have not yet been addressed. Following is a brief overview of the recently implemented measures: On December 2, 2008, the Dublin City Council was presented by staff the results of a City-wide study entitled School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin. After taking testimony. from residents and after considering the data and recommendations provided in the staff report, the City Council directed staff to implement several improvements City-wide, some of which were located within Dublin Ranch, including the following: (1) yellow crosswalks were marked on all four crossings at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane; (2) a crossing guard was placed on Oak Bluff Lane just east of Newfields Lane; (3) signage and markings were placed on Oak Bluff Lane to alert motorists of pedestrian activity at the crossing guard location; and (4) red curb was placed to establish no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane adjacent to the crosswalk. To respond to residents' continued concern for safety, the City Council also directed staff to conduct afollow-up traffic safety study for North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. The findings of the supplemental study were presented to the City Council on February 17, 2009. After consideration of the item and additional testimony from residents, the City Council directed staff to complete the following at the subject intersection: (1) Install advanced "School Crossing" signs on North Dublin Ranch Drive; (2) install lateral markings in all four crosswalks to improve visibility; (3) paint stop lines in advance of the crosswalk lines on all four approaches; (4) install "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs; and (5) install advanced "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement markings on North Dublin Ranch Drive. All of the aforementioned improvements have been completed. City Council also directed staff to review options for traffic calming measures, not only in Dublin Ranch but City-wide. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 E Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services 83 ATTACHMENT Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 Building Inspection 833-6620 Fire Preventi • Mr. and Mrs. Morehead September 29, 2009 Page 2. ~3 ~- ~, Public Works Department staff conducts regular field visits to monitor traffic operations and pedestrian safety and communicates regularly with Police Services regarding enforcement of traffic laws within Dublin Ranch. I do recall that your specific concerns were vehicles not stopping at the South Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane all-way stop controlled intersection and speeding on Dublin Ranch Drive. We would greatly appreciate any feedback that you might have regarding the effectiveness of the measures that have been taken over the last year. In addition, we would appreciate knowing of safety issues that you feel have not yet been addressed as we continue to strive to make our streets as safe as possible. Please know that your feedback if provided will be shared with the City Council at an upcoming City Council meeting. The purpose of presenting to the Council will be to follow up regarding options for traffic calming measures as requested by the Council at the February 17t" meeting. Comments can be provided in writing to me at the following address: City of Dublin Public Works Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Please feel free to also respond via email at jaimee.bourgeois(a~ci.dublin.ca.us. Please respond by October 9t" so that I may incorporate your comments into the staff report. If you would like, a copy of the staff report can be provided to you in advance. Sincerely, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT G' Jaimee Bourgeois, P.E. City Traffic Engineer cc: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Chris Foss, Assistant City Manager Melissa Morton, Public Works Director G:ITRANSPORTATIONILocal TrafficlDublin Ranch Safety /ssueslLtr Morehead DublinRanch_Safety.doc ~~ ~~~ CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us September 29, 2009 Ms. Dana Ogden 5028 Round Hill Drive Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Dear Ms. Ogden: The City of Dublin continues to strive for improved safety City-wide, especially near our schools. The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the safety measures that have been taken over the last year within Dublin Ranch, to solicit feedback regarding the effectiveness of these measures, and to find out whether you have remaining concerns that have not yet been addressed. Following is a brief overview of the recently implemented measures: On December 2, 2008, the Dublin City Council was presented by staff the results of a City-wide study entitled School Crossing Guard and Pedestrian Operations/Safety Study for Selected Intersections in the City of Dublin. After taking testimony from residents and after considering the data and recommendations provided in the staff report,. the City Council directed staff to implement several improvements City-wide, some of which were located within Dublin Ranch, including the following: (1) yellow crosswalks were marked on all four crossings at North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane-Groveland Lane; (2) a crossing guard was placed on Oak Bluff Lane just east of Newfields Lane; (3) signage and markings were placed on Oak Bluff Lane to alert motorists of pedestrian activity at the crossing guard location; and (4) red curb was placed to establish no parking zones on Oak Bluff Lane adjacent to the crosswalk. To respond to residents' continued concern for safety, the City Council also directed staff to conduct afollow-up traffic safety study for North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff Lane/Groveland Lane. The findings of the supplemental study were presented to the City Council on February 17, 2009. After consideration of the item and additional testimony from residents, the City Council directed staff to complete the following at the subject intersection: (1) Install advanced "School Crossing" signs on North Dublin Ranch Drive; (2) install lateral markings in all four crosswalks to improve visibility; (3) paint stop lines in advance of the crosswalk lines on all four approaches; (4) install "Yield to Pedestrians" signs under all four STOP signs; and (5) install advanced "Stop Ahead" signs and pavement markings on North Dublin Ranch Drive. All of the aforementioned improvements have been completed. City Council also directed staff to review options for traffic calming measures, not only in Dublin Ranch but City-wide. Area Code (925) City Manager 833-6650 City Council 833-6650 Personnel 833-6605 E< Finance 833-6640 Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 Parks & Community Services 833 ATTA C H M E NT ~ Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 Building Inspection 833-6620 Fire Preventic ~ Ms. Ogden September 29, 2009 Page 2 `~5 °~y1 Public Works Department staff conducts regular field visits to monitor traffic operations and pedestrian safety and communicates regularly with Police Services regarding enforcement of traffic laws within Dublin Ranch. I do recall that your specific concerns were drop-off and pick- up operations on Oak Bluff Lane and speeding on Round Hill Drive. We would greatly appreciate any feedback that you might have regarding the effectiveness of the measures that have been taken over the last year. In addition, we would appreciate knowing of safety issues that you feel have not yet been addressed as we continue to strive to make our streets as safe as possible. Please know that your feedback if provided will be shared with the City Council at an upcoming City Council meeting. The purpose of presenting to the Council will be to follow u~ regarding options for traffic calming measures as requested by the Council at the February 17 h meeting. Comments can be provided in writing to me at the following address: City of Dublin Public Works Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Please feel free to also respond via email at jaimee.bourgeois(a.ci.dublin.ca.us. Please respond by October 9th so that I may incorporate your comments into the staff report. If you would like, a copy of the staff report can be provided to you in advance. Sincerely, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Jaimee Bourgeois, P.E. City Traffic Engineer cc: Joni Pattillo, City Manager Chris Foss, Assistant City Manager Melissa Morton, Public Works Director G:ITRANSPORTAT/ONILoca/ TrafticlDublin Ranch Safety /ssueslLtr Ogden DublinRanch Safety.doc Page 1 of 1 Jaimee Bourgeois ~~ ~~ From: Keith Nomura [NomuraKeith@dublin.k12.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:54 AM To: Jaimee Bourgeois Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Blue In response to your September 29, 2009 letter I have the following observations and concerns from parents: - The North Dublin Ranch Drive/Oak Bluff improvements plus a crossing guard have been very effective. - No traffic concerns reported since improvements were implemented - There is an ongoing concern before and after school regarding the volume and speed of traffic in front of the school (Antone Way) and at the intersection nearest the school. Keith Nomura .Principal John Green Elementary School 3300 Antone Way Dublin, CA 94568 925-833-4200 ext. 6601 10/13/2009 ATTACHMENT 9• Page 1 of 1 Jaimee Bourgeois `11 From: morehead11@comcast.net Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 8:28 AM To: Jaimee Bourgeois Cc: Mary Morehead Subject: Traffic Safety follow-up Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Blue Ms. Bourgeois -thank you for the detailed update in your letter dated Sept 29. We are pleased with the crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Dublin Ranch Road and Groveland which have been helpful. Speeding and a failure for motorists to wait until pedestrians have fully crossed the street remain as much of a problem as when my wife and I spoke at City Council. Temporary measures such as citation blitzes by Dublin Police have temporary results. We encourage the city to implement additional traffic calming measures on the major through routes of Dublin Ranch to keep our children safe. Sincerely, James and Mary Morehead 5505 Applegate Court 925-236-1886 -- Sent from my Palm Pre 10/13/2009 ATTACHMENTJQ, Page 1 of 1 Jaimee Bourgeois [~ g From: Dana Ogden [dana@careerchoices.us] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 11:11 PM To: Jaimee Bourgeois Cc: kasieHild; kerriechabot@comcast.net; mary.morehead@comcast.net; T Sbranti AOL; City Council; Chris Foss; Melissa Morton; Casey Nice Subject: Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Blue Dear Ms. Bourgeois, I am writing in response to the letter that we received in the mail from you on Sept. 30, 2009 regarding Traffic Safety in Dublin Ranch. First of all I would like to personally thank you for "following up" on this matter. It means a lot to my husband and I to know that the City of Dublin cares and follows through! As mentioned in the letter, we did have specific concerns about drop-off and pick-up operation on Oak Bluff Lane and speeding on Round Hill Dr. To follow up on the measures above; I would like to say that in my opinion having a crossing guard and the signage has helped out considerably near the school. However, I still have one concern in regards to this. I believe that having a designated area for a "drop-off/pick-up" zone created on Oak Bluff Lane would be a huge asset. I would suggest that it be placed in front of the crosswalk area so that people could drop and drive away without having to stop again and therefore holding up traffic. I am still finding that many parents are in a hurry to let their children out of the car and do so in the Red Zones. I would prefer for there to be a "moving drop off lane" (like the one in the front of the school) in addition to the parking area on the street that we currently have. This specific area would be enforced during the beginning and end of the school days. This would help keep the flow of traffic moving, but it would also prevent parents from dropping off their children in an unsafe area. Regarding the speeding on Round Hill Dr. Unfortunately this has not decreased. If anything it has gotten worse. The only calming efforts that I noticed where over a one month time frame back inApril/May. They positioned an officer for a few days at the corner of North Dublin Ranch Road and Round Hill Dr. However, that officer only issued citations (and quite a few I might add) for those not stopping at the stop sign. I did mention at the City Council meeting that people were not stopping and this was a concern, but even a greater concern is the speeding! I am still in favor of speed bumps on Round Hill Dr. Again, we have tried the "radar trailer" and it only has helped for a limited amount of time. The speeding continues and it's only a matter of time until another tragedy happens. I am hopeful that you can provide a solution to the speeding problem on Round Hill Dr. that will be a long term permanent fix. Unfortunately as I've said before, "people will modify their behaviors when a police officer is around or issuing citations, however this is for a limited amount of time". This is NOT a permanent solution to a on-going problem. Sincerely, Dana 8~ Jerry Ogden 5028 Round Hill Dr. Dublin, CA 94568 925-833-9992 10/13/2009 ATTACHMENT L y~ ~- ~~ Speed Feedback Sign E j I ~a; ~~~~~ ~.~~ AiTAC~If •z