HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-05 - Staff Report, Stop Sign at Ninth and AlamedaCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: APRIL 17, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PLANS TO INSTALL FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF NINTH STREET AND ALAMEDA AVENUE
SUMMARY:
The intersection of Ninth Street and Alameda Avenue, which is currently controlled by stop signs in the
north and south direction, was analyzed to determine if four-way stop control was warranted. The
analysis concluded that four-way stop control was indeed warranted. The proposed action will approve
the plans to install four-way stop control at the intersection of Ninth Street and Alameda Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the plans to install four-way stop control at the intersection of Ninth Street and
Alameda Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The installation of a new stop sign requires the satisfaction of certain requirements, or warrants, set by
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). Stop signs may be installed
if a minimum of one of the following warrants required under the CA-MUTCD are satisfied:
•Minimum traffic volume on street approaches to the intersection
•Minimum volume of pedestrians crossing at the intersection
•Speed of traffic through the intersection
•Number of accidents at the intersection
•Potential sight obstructions at the intersection
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
4/17/2017
Four-Way Stop Control at Ninth Street and Alameda Avenue
April 17, 2017
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The intersection of Ninth Street and Alameda Avenue is currently controlled by stop signs in the north
and south directions, with no control in the east and west directions. Due to the increased vehicle and
pedestrian traffic from the newly built Downtown parking structure, a stop sign warrant analysis was
conducted at the intersection to determine if stop control in all directions was warranted. The warrant
study concluded that four-way stop control is warranted.
Installation of the proposed stop signs will mitigate sight distance restrictions, meet driver expectations
in the area, and generally provide a higher level of vehicle and pedestrian safety.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed stop signs, striping, and pavement legends will cost approximately $5,000, and the funds
are included in the approved Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Street Maintenance budget under 12-55-661-000-
6563.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Talika M. Johnson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
Management Analyst City Manager
Attachments:
1) Project Plans
2) Stop Sign Warrant Analysis
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2