HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-13 CC Item No. 13 Proposed Installation of Stop Signs Intersection of La Strada & Summerhill Drive CITY OF ce.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2009
SUBJECT: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF LA STRADA AND SUMMERHILL DRIVE
Background
A stop sign has been requested for the Summerhill legs of the intersection at
Summerhill Drive and La Strada in the Tuscany Hills area of the City. This intersection
is crossed by many residents who walk to the Summerhill Park and children who walk
to /from Tuscany Hills Elementary School, located adjacent to the park.
Discussion
According to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code section 10.16.030, the City Council may
designate any local street intersection as a stop intersection and direct the placement of
stop signs at one or more entrances thereto. In order to do so, the City Council must
first (1) receive a traffic study report from the Director of Public Services concluding that
the stop sign is warranted and (2) designate the intersection as a stop intersection by
Resolution supported by findings that the stop signs at the intersection are necessary to
control flow of traffic and /or traffic conflicts.
Staff investigated this intersection as a candidate for stop sign control. To determine
the technical viability for a stop sign to be placed in the public right -of -way, staff
conducted a "warrant study" utilizing the warrant study criteria outlined in the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( "MUTCD "). The warrant study investigated several
criteria including: traffic volume, collision rates, traffic delays and pedestrian volumes.
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The warrant study found that the warrants for the stop signs were not met. Stop signs
are not needed to control the flow of traffic or traffic conflicts. Therefore, staff does not
support a stop sign at this intersection.
However, during the warrant study, staff observed a significant number of children
crossing Summerhill Drive at this intersection. Although the pedestrian warrant was not
met under the MUTCD method, the nature of the pedestrians using this crosswalk could
create a special circumstance deserving of further consideration by the City Council.
Fiscal Impact
There is no financial impact.
Recommendation
Reject the installation of stop signs at the intersection of La Strada and Summerhill
Drive based on the results of the warrant study.
Prepared by: Ken Seumalo
Director of Public Works
Approved by: Robert A. Brady ���
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City Manager
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