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Agenda Date: 9/27/2022 Status: Approval FinalVersion: 1
File Type: Council Business
Item
In Control: City Council / Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 16)
Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain City Streets
1.Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-096 AND APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF
THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR CERTAIN STREETS; and
2.Authorize City staff to install newly adopted speed limit signs throughout the City as determined
from the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Survey and as required by the California Vehicle Code.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared By: Remon Habib, City Engineer
Date: September 27, 2022
Subject: Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain City Streets
Recommendation
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-096 AND APPROVING THE
DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT FOR CERTAIN STREETS.
2. Authorize City staff to install newly adopted speed limit signs throughout the City as
determined from the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Survey and as required by the California
Vehicle Code.
Background
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) and the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(CA MUTCD) provide direction to local and state agencies on establishing posted speed limits
on City streets. Per CVC, for a speed limit to be enforceable by electronic means (i.e., Radar
detection), an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) must be conducted within seven (7)
years; otherwise, the subject roadway segment is considered a “speed trap.” The evidence of a
speeding violation based on a “speed trap” is inadmissible in court.
The City last conducted an E&TS in 2015, and in December 2015, the City Council adopted the
Resolution to adjust speed limits accordingly. The speed limits proposed within the attached
2022 E&TS must be adopted by the end of 2022 for continued enforcement of roadway speed
limits.
CA MUTCD requires that a speed limit be posted at the nearest 5 miles per hour (mph),
incrementing the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic. In compliance with CVC, the speed
limit may be reduced by a 5 mph increment from the 85th-percentile speed if the E&TS indicates
a speed reduction is necessary for various community traffic safety factors. The attached 2022
E&TS provides 85th-percentile speed data for each roadway segment along with justification for
any necessary 5 mph decreases.
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The CVC provides general prima facie speed limit guidance for railroad crossings (15 mph),
alleys (15 mph), residential districts (25 mph), business districts (25 mph), and school zones (25
mph). These locations do not require an E&TS to establish speed limits and are continuously
enforceable.
Discussion
City Engineering Staff recently coordinated with Albert A. Webb Associates (Webb) to perform
an E&TS for 100 Citywide roadway segments. As part of the study, Webb collected speed
survey data to determine the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic for each roadway
segment. Webb also collected recent collision history and physical field reviews to determine if
an allowable 5 mph decrease to the 85th-percentile speed was necessary for all studied
roadway segments.
Of the 100 roadway segments that the City requested to have surveyed with the 2022 E&TS,
the recommended speed limit increases, decreases, and settings are summarized below:
Roadway segments to decrease posted speed limit by 5 mph - 10 segments
Roadway segments to increase posted speed limit by 5 mph - 17 segments
Roadway segments to increase posted speed limit by 10 mph - 1 segment
Roadway segments with new speed limits - 3 segments
Recommended 5 MPH Speed Limit Decreases
Street From To
Existing Speed
Limit
Recommended
Speed Limit
2nd Street Dexter Avenue Camino Del Norte 35 30
Ardenwood Way Highway 74 Rosetta Canyon Drive 35 30
Central Avenue Dexter Avenue Conard Avenue 55 50
Dexter Avenue Highway 74 3rd Street 40 35
Franklin Street Avenue 6 Canyon Estates Drive 40 35
Joy Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 30 25
Lost Road Canyon Hills Road Southern City Limit 40 35
Mission Trail Malaga Road Olive Street 50 45
Summerhill Drive La Strada Ponte Russo 45 40
Temescal Canyon Road Lake Street Northern City Limit 50 45
Recommended 5 MPH Speed Limit Increases
Street From To
Existing
Speed Limit
Recommended
Speed Limit
3rd Street Diana Lane Conard Avenue 30 35
Avenue 6 Franklin Street Mill Street 30 35
Canyon Estates Drive Canyon View Drive Summerhill Drive 35 40
Central Avenue Pasadena Street Collier Avenue 30 35
Chaney Street Treleven Avenue Lakeshore Drive 35 40
Diamond Drive Grape Street Malaga Road 35 40
Franklin Street Conklin Avenue Rodeo Grounds 30 35
Franklin Street Rodeo Grounds Avenue 6 30 35
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Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive Lindsay Street 30 35
Grape Street
Railroad Canyon
Road Southern City Limit 45 50
Hidden Trail Summerly Place Mission Trail 30 35
Lakeshore Drive Cowell Street Chaney Street 40 45
Lakeshore Drive Graham Avenue Poe Street 30 35
Limited Street Lakeshore Drive Main Street 30 35
Malaga Road Mission Trail Western Terminus 35 40
McVickers Canyon
Park Road Grand Avenue Spectra Drive 40 45
Pottery Street Chaney Street Lewis Street 30 35
Recommended 10 MPH Speed Limit Increases
Street From To
Existing Speed
Limit
Recommended
Speed Limit
Camino Del Norte Main Street Franklin Street 40 50
Recommended Speed Limits Where MPH Signs Are Not Posted
Street From To
Existing Speed
Limit
Recommended
Speed Limit
Piedmont Drive Canyon Hills Road Verbena Road N/P 30
Village Parkway Diamond Drive Summerly Place Loop N/P 35
Village Parkway Summerly Place Loop Village Parkway Loop N/P 30
Based on the recommended segment changes listed above, an estimated 100 speed limit
signs will need to be revised or installed throughout the City to reflect the 2022 E&TS. Costs to
replace sign panels are programmed in the City’s CIP funding.
Fiscal Impact
Costs to replace sign panels are programmed in the City’s CIP funding.
Exhibits
A – Prima Facie Speed Limits Resolution No. 2022-
B – Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations
C – Engineering & Traffic Survey (prepared July 2022)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-096
AND APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT FOR CERTAIN STREETS
Whereas, prima facie Speed Limits have been established on certain designated
portions of City Streets by Resolution 2015-096; and
Whereas, portions of certain City streets do not have established prima facie
speed limits; and
Whereas, established prima facie speed limits on certain City streets will no longer
be valid for the enforcement of speed limits by radar and other el ectronic measuring
devices unless an Engineering and Traffic Survey is performed as required by the State
Vehicle Code; and
Whereas, An Engineering and Traffic Survey has recently been completed, a copy
of which is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk; and
Whereas, Section 10.20.010 of Title 10 of the Municipal Code provides for the
designation of prima facie speed limits by resolution of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby amends the prima facie speed limits set forth
in City of Lake Elsinore Resolution No. 2015-096.
Section 2. That in accordance with the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the
City Council determines that:
1. The Engineering and Traffic Survey in the City of Lake Elsinore dated July 19,
2022, followed the procedures prescribed by the California Vehicle Code and
the California MUTCD and describes the speed limits to be established by this
Resolution.
2. The Prima Facie Speed Limits set forth in “Table 3-1 – Speed Survey
Recommendations” attached hereto are the most appropriate to facilitate the
orderly movement of traffic and to be reasonably safe.
3. The prima facie speed limits established by this Resolution shall become
effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the
streets specified.
CC Reso. No. 2022-
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4. The City Engineer shall place and maintain signs and markings sufficient to
notice such prima facie speed limits.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage
and adoption.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California this 13th day of September 2022.
__________________________________
Timothy J. Sheridan
Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby
certify that Resolution No. 2022-_____ was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of _____, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
Table 3-1 — Speed Survey Recommendations
No
Street
From
To
Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Recom
Speed Limit
1
2nd Street
Dexter Avenue
Camino Del Norte
35
32
30
2
3rd Street
Cambern Avenue
Dexter Avenue
35
41
35
3
3rd Street
Diana Lane
Conard Avenue
30
42
35
4
Alberhill Ranch
Road
Lake Street
Nichols Road
35
42
35
5
Ardenwood Way
Highway 74
Rosetta Canyon
Drive
35
36
30
6
Auto Center Drive
Franklin Street
Mill Street
45
46
45
7
Auto Center Drive
Mill Street
Diamond Drive
45
50
45
8
Avenue 6
Franklin Street
Mill Street
30
39
35
9
Broadway Avenue
Lincoln Street
Grand Avenue
30
36
30
10
Cambern Avenue
Central Avenue
3rd Street
40
42
40
11
Camino Del Norte
Main Street
2nd Street
55
54
55
12
Camino Del Norte
Main Street
Franklin Street
40
55
50
13
Canyon Estates
Drive
Canyon View Drive
Summerhill Drive
35
44
40
14
Canyon Hills Road
Railroad Canyon
Road
Hillside Drive
45
50
45
15
Canyon Hills Road
Hillside Drive
Eastern City Limit
45
49
45
16
Casino Drive
Diamond Drive
Malaga Road
45
48
45
17
Central Avenue
Dexter Avenue
Conard Avenue
55
54
50
18
Central Avenue
Conard Avenue
Eastern City Limit
55
55
55
19
Central Avenue
Pasadena Street
Collier Avenue
30
39
35
20
Chaney Street
Collier Avenue
Treleven Avenue
40
47
40
21
Chaney Street
Treleven Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
35
43
40
22
Collier Avenue
Nichols Road
Riverside Drive
50
54
50
23
Collier Avenue
Central Avenue
Spring Street
45
46
45
24
Corydon Street
Western City Limit
Mission Trail
45
49
45
25
Dexter Avenue
3rd Street
2nd Street
45
44
45
26
Dexter Avenue
Northern City Limit
Highway 74
45
46
45
27
Dexter Avenue
Highway 74
3rd Street
40
33
35
28
Diamond Drive
Grape Street
Malaga Road
35
43
40
A L $ E R T A.
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A S S C I A F E S
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
No
29
Table 3-1 — speed Survey
Street From
Diamond Drive Malaga Road
Recommendations
To
Summerly Place
(continued)
Existing
Speed Limit
40
85th %ile
Speed
46
Recorn
Speed Limit
40
30
Diamond Drive
Summerly Place
Terminus
40
47
40
31
Flint Street
Main Street
Adobe Street
30
33
30
32
Franklin Street
Main Street
Conklin Avenue
25
35
25
33
Franklin Street
Conklin Avenue
Rodeo Grounds
30
40
35
34
Franklin Street
Rodeo Grounds
Avenue 6
30
39
35
35
Franklin Street
Avenue 6
Canyon Estates
Drive
40
39
35
36
Graham Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
Lindsay Street
30
38
35
37
Graham Avenue
Lindsay Street
Main Street
30
37
30
38
Grand Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
Lincoln Street
45
48
45
39
Grand Avenue
Lincoln Street
Audelo Street
45
47
45
40
Grand Avenue
Machado Street
Riverside Drive
40
46
40
41
Grand Avenue
Ortega Highway
Eastern City Limit
45
49
45
42
Grape Street
Railroad Canyon
Road
Southern City Limit
45
53
50
43
Gunnerson Street
Riverside Drive
Ulmer Street
40
46
40
44
Gunnerson Street
Ulmer Street
Lakeshore Drive
40
42
40
45
Heald Avenue
Chaney Street
Main Street
25
36
25
46
Hidden Trail
Summerly Place
Mission Trail
30
38
35
47
Hillside Drive
Canyon Hills Road
Canyon Rim Drive
40
41
40
48
Hillside Drive
Canyon Rim Drive
Private Gates
40
45
40
49
Joy Street
Riverside Drive
Machado Street
30
33
25
50
Lake Street
Lakeshore Drive
Mountain Street
45
49
45
51
Lake Street
Mountain Street
Nichols Road
50
52
50
52
Lake Street
Nichols Road
Walker Canyon
Road
50
54
50
53
Lakeshore Drive
Grand Avenue
Terra Cotta Road
45
49
45
54
Lakeshore Drive
Terra Cotta Road
Machado Street
45
50
45
55
Lakeshore Drive
Machado Street
Riverside Drive
40
44
40
r56
t Lakeshore Drive
Riverside Drive
Cowell Street
40
46
40
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A S S L I A i E S
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
Table 3-1 — Speed Survey Recommendations (continued)
No
57
Street
Lakeshore Drive
From
Cowell Street
To
Chaney Street
Existing
Speed Limit
40
85th %Ile
Speed
48
Recom
Speed Limit
45
58
Lakeshore Drive
Chaney Street
Graham Avenue
40
43
40
59
Lakeshore Drive
Graham Avenue
Poe Street
30
42
35
60
Lakeshore Drive
Poe Street
Main Street
30
34
30
61
Lakeshore Drive
Main Street
Lucerne Street
45
52
45
62
Lakeshore Drive
Lucerne Street
Diamond Drive
45
51
45
63
Limited Street
Lakeshore Drive
Main Street
30
39
35
64
Lincoln Street
Riverside Drive
Machado Street
35
40
35
65
Lincoln Street
Machado Street
Grand Avenue
40
43
40
66
Lincoln Street
Grand Avenue
Northern Terminus
40
46
40
67
Lost Road
Canyon Hills Road
South City Limit
40
41
35
68
Machado Street
Lakeshore Drive
Lincoln Street
40
43
40
69
Machado Street
Lincoln Street
Alvarado Street
40
47
40
70
Main Street
Camino Del Norte
Heald Avenue
35
38
35
71
Main Street
Heald Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
25
36
25
72
Malaga Road
Casino Drive
Mission Trail
35
38
35
73
Malaga Road
Mission Trail
Western Terminus
35
43
40
74
McVickers Canyon
Park Road
Grand Avenue
Spectra Drive
40
49
45
75
Minthorn Street
Collier Avenue
Chaney Street
40
47
40
76
Mission Trail
Diamond Drive
Malaga Road
45
43
45
77
Mission Trail
Malaga Road
Olive Street
50
49
45
78
Mission Trail
Olive Street
Corydon Street
50
53
50
79
Nichols Road
Lake Street
Terra Cotta Road
50
54
50
80
Nichols Road
Terra Cotta Road
1-15
50
54
50
81
Orange Grove Way
Palm View Street
Lake Street
30
34
30
82
Piedmont Drive
Canyon Hills Road
Verbena Road
N/P
36
30
83
Pottery Street
Chaney Street
Lewis Street
30
39
35
84
Railroad Canyon
Road
Eastern City Limit
ECL
1 mile west of ECL
50
55
50
A L B E R T A-
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A S S L I A i E 5
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
Table 3-1 — Speed Survey Recommendations (continued)
No Street
85 Railroad Canyon
From
1 mile west of ECL
To
Grape Street
Existing
Speed Limit
50
85th %ile
Speed
56
Recom
Speed Limit
50
Road
86 Riverside Street
SR -74
Steele Valley Road
40
45
40
87 Rosetta Canyon
SR -74
Sunsprite Street
40
45
40
Drive
88 Spring Street
Collier Avenue
Sumner Avenue
30
36
30
89 Spring Street
Sumner Avenue
Graham Avenue
25
32
25
90 Spring Street
Graham Avenue
Lakeshore Drive
25
31
25
91 Strickland Avenue
Chaney Street
Riverside Drive
30
36
30
92 Summerhill Drive
Railroad Canyon
Corte Seriui
45
47
45
Road
93 Summerhill Drive
Corte Seriui
La Strada
45
49
45
94 Summerhill Drive
La Strada
Ponte Russo
45
40
40
95 Sum
Village Parkway
Summerly Place
30
34
30
LoopPlace
Loo
96 Sumner Avenue
MainStreet
Chaney Street
30
37
30
97 Temescal Canyon
Lake Street
north City limit
50
48
45
Road
98 Via Scenica
Bella Vista
Summerhill Drive
30
37
30
99 Village Parkway
Diamond Drive
Summerly Place
41
35
LoopN/P
100 Village Parkway
Summerly Place
Village Parkway
N/P
29
30
Loop
Loo
A L B E R T A.
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A S S 0 G I A T E S
Engineering
and Traffic
Survey
City of Lake Elsinore
July 2022
CERTIFICATION
I, Nicholas Lowe, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey for
the City of Lake Elsinore was performed under my supervision. I certify that I am
experienced in performing surveys of this type and duly registered in the State of
California as a Professional Civil
Nicholas R. Lowe
RCE# 87666
Engineer.
7/19/2022
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - Introduction .......................................................................................... 1-1
◼ Regulations and Guidelines _____________________________________________ 1-1
◼ Requirements and Methodology of an Engineering and Traffic Study _____________ 1-3
SECTION 2 - Speed Survey Evaluation .................................................................... 2-1
◼ Field Review _________________________________________________________ 2-4
◼ Statistical Analysis Factors ______________________________________________ 2-4
◼ 2014 CA MUTCD Standard ______________________________________________ 2-5
◼ Collision History ______________________________________________________ 2-6
SECTION 3 - Results and Recommendations .......................................................... 3-1
◼ 2nd Street (Dexter Avenue to Camino Del Norte) _____________________________ 3-6
◼ 3rd Street (Cambern Avenue to Dexter Avenue) ______________________________ 3-7
◼ 3rd Street (Diana Lane to Conard Avenue) __________________________________ 3-8
◼ Alberhill Ranch Road (Lake Street to Nichols Road) __________________________ 3-9
◼ Ardenwood Way (Highway 74 to Rosetta Canyon Drive) ______________________ 3-10
◼ Auto Center Drive (Franklin Street to Mill Street) ____________________________ 3-11
◼ Auto Center Drive (Mill Street to Diamond Drive) ____________________________ 3-12
◼ Avenue 6 (Franklin Street to Mill Street) ___________________________________ 3-13
◼ Broadway Avenue (Lincoln Street to Grand Avenue) _________________________ 3-14
◼ Cambern Avenue (Central Avenue to 3rd Street) ____________________________ 3-15
◼ Camino Del Norte (Main Street to 2nd Street) ______________________________ 3-16
◼ Camino Del Norte (Main Street to Franklin Street) ___________________________ 3-17
◼ Canyon Estates Drive (Canyon View Drive to Summerhill Drive) ________________ 3-18
◼ Canyon Hills Road (Railroad Canyon Road to Hillside Drive) ___________________ 3-19
◼ Canyon Hills Road (Hillside Drive to eastern city limit) ________________________ 3-20
◼ Casino Drive (Diamond Drive to Malaga Road) _____________________________ 3-21
◼ Central Avenue (Dexter Avenue to Conard Avenue) _________________________ 3-22
◼ Central Avenue (Conard Avenue to eastern city limit) ________________________ 3-23
◼ Central Avenue (Pasadena Street to Collier Avenue) _________________________ 3-24
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◼ Chaney Street (Collier Avenue to Treleven Avenue) _________________________ 3-25
◼ Chaney Street (Treleven Avenue to Lakeshore Drive) ________________________ 3-26
◼ Collier Avenue (Nichols Road to Riverside Drive) ____________________________ 3-27
◼ Collier Avenue (Central Avenue to Spring Street) ____________________________ 3-28
◼ Corydon Street (western city limit to Mission Trail) ___________________________ 3-29
◼ Dexter Avenue (3rd Street to 2nd Street) ___________________________________ 3-30
◼ Dexter Avenue (northern city limit to Highway 74) ___________________________ 3-31
◼ Dexter Avenue (Highway 74 to 3rd Street) __________________________________ 3-32
◼ Diamond Drive (Grape Street to Malaga Road) _____________________________ 3-33
◼ Diamond Drive (Malaga Road to Summerly Place) __________________________ 3-34
◼ Diamond Drive (Summerly Place and Terminus) ____________________________ 3-35
◼ Flint Street (Main Street to Adobe Street) __________________________________ 3-36
◼ Franklin Street (Main Street to Canyon Estate Drive) _________________________ 3-37
◼ Graham Avenue (Lakeshore Drive to Main Street) ___________________________ 3-39
◼ Grand Avenue (Lakeshore Drive to Audelo Street) ___________________________ 3-41
◼ Grand Avenue (Machado Street to Riverside Drive) __________________________ 3-43
◼ Grand Avenue (Ortega Highway to eastern city limit) _________________________ 3-44
◼ Grape Street (Railroad Canyon Road to southern city limit) ____________________ 3-45
◼ Gunnerson Street (Riverside Drive to Lakeshore Drive) _______________________ 3-46
◼ Heald Avenue (Chaney Street to Main Street) ______________________________ 3-48
◼ Hidden Trail (Summerly Place to Mission Trail) _____________________________ 3-49
◼ Hillside Drive (Canyon Hills Road to private gate) ___________________________ 3-50
◼ Joy Street (Riverside Drive to Machado Street) _____________________________ 3-52
◼ Lake Street (Lakeshore Drive to Walker Canyon Road) _______________________ 3-53
◼ Lakeshore Drive (Grand Avenue to Diamond Drive) __________________________ 3-55
◼ Limited Street (Lakeshore Drive to Main Street) _____________________________ 3-59
◼ Lincoln Street (Riverside Drive to northern terminus) _________________________ 3-60
◼ Lost Road (Canyon Hills Road to South City Limit) __________________________ 3-62
◼ Machado Street (Lakeshore Drive to Alvarado Street) ________________________ 3-63
◼ Main Street (Camino Del Norte to Lakeshore Drive) __________________________ 3-65
◼ Malaga Road (Casino Drive to western terminus) ___________________________ 3-67
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◼ McVicker Canyon Park Road (Grand Avenue to Spectra Drive) _________________ 3-69
◼ Minthorn Street (Collier Avenue to Chaney Street) ___________________________ 3-70
◼ Mission Trail (Diamond Drive to Corydon Street) ____________________________ 3-71
◼ Nichols Road (Lake Street to I-15) _______________________________________ 3-73
◼ Orange Grove Way (Palm View Street to Lake Street) ________________________ 3-75
◼ Piedmont Drive (Canyon Hills Road to Verbena Road) _______________________ 3-76
◼ Pottery Street (Chaney Street to Lewis Street) ______________________________ 3-77
◼ Railroad Canyon Road (eastern City Limit to Grape Street) ____________________ 3-78
◼ Riverside Street (SR-74 to Steele Valley Road) _____________________________ 3-80
◼ Rosetta Canyon Drive (SR-74 to Sunsprite Street) ___________________________ 3-81
◼ Spring Street (Collier Avenue to Lakeshore Drive) ___________________________ 3-82
◼ Strickland Avenue (Chaney Street to Riverside Drive) ________________________ 3-84
◼ Summerhill Drive (Railroad Canyon Road to Ponte Russo) ____________________ 3-85
◼ Summerly Place (Village Parkway to Summerly Place Loop) ___________________ 3-87
◼ Sumner Avenue (Main Street to Chaney Street) _____________________________ 3-88
◼ Temescal Canyon Road (Lake Street to northern city limit) ____________________ 3-89
◼ Via Scenica (Bella Vista to Summerhill Drive) ______________________________ 3-90
◼ Village Parkway (Diamond Drive to Village Parkway Loop) ____________________ 3-91
List of Tables
Table 2-1 – Survey Locations and Limits..................................................................................2-1
Table 2-2 – 2018 California State Highways Collision Rate ......................................................2-6
Table 2-3 – Road Segment Collision Rates from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020 ......2-7
Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations .........................................................................3-2
List of Appendices
Appendix A – Traffic Volume Data
Appendix B – Collision Data
Appendix C – Radar Speed Survey Data
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
This Engineering and Traffic Survey is intended to serve as the basis for the establishment and
enforcement of speed limits for selected streets within the City of Lake Elsinore. This survey
was authorized by the City and independently conducted by private consulting firm Albert A.
Webb Associates.
Engineering and traffic surveys for speed limits should be conducted once every five (5), seven
(7), or ten (10) years to comply with California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802.
◼ Regulations and Guidelines
CVC Division 11, Chapter 7 defines the California Speed Laws. CVC Section 22352 indicates
that prima facie speed limits of 15 miles per hour (mph) at unprotected railroad grade crossings,
uncontrolled highway intersections with sight restrictions, and on any alley. In addition, the
prima facie speed limit is 25 mph in residence and business districts, when approaching or
passing a school building or grounds thereof, or when passing a senior center or other facility
primarily used by senior citizens. CVC Division 1 defines a business district and residence
district in Sections 235 and 515, respectively:
A “business district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous
thereto (a) upon one side of which highway, for a distance of 600 feet, 50 percent
or more of the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by buildings in
use for business, or (b) upon both sides of which highway, collectively, for a
distance of 300 feet, 50 percent or more of the contiguous property fronting
thereon is so occupied. A business district may be longer than the distances
specified in this section if the above ratio of buildings in use for business to the
length of the highway exists.1
A “residence district” is that portion of a highway and the property contiguous
thereto, other than a business district, (a) upon one side of which highway, within
a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is
occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures, or (b)
upon both sides of which highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a
mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more
separate dwelling houses or business structures. A residence district may be
longer than one-quarter of a mile if the above ratio of separate dwelling houses
or business structures to the length of the highway exists.2
1 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 235, 2015
2 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 1, Section 515, 2015
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Section 22357(a) permits the establishment of speed limits greater than 25 mph as follows:
Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and
traffic survey that a speed greater than 25 miles per hour would facilitate the
orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe upon
any street other than a state highway otherwise subject to a prima facie limit of
25 miles per hour, the local authority may by ordinance determine and declare a
prima facie speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 miles per hour or a
maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate
to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe.3
Therefore, the CVC allows local authorities to increase the prima facie limits by ordinance or
resolution to appropriate limits as determined by an engineering and traffic survey. Posted
speed limits not defined in the CVC or established by ordinance are not valid. The CVC requires
that speed surveys must be performed with the use of radar or other electronic devices at
locations where speed limits are to be enforced with the use of radar. The current survey must
be completed within five years as specified in Section 40802(a), seven years as specified in
Section 40802(c), or ten years as specified in Section 40802(c), of the date of the preceding
survey. A survey allowed to expire passed the valid duration of the previous survey would
constitute a speed trap as defined in Sections 40802 of the CVC:
(a) A “speed trap” is either of the following:
(1) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with
boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed
of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel
the known distance.
(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is
provided by this code or by local ordinance under subparagraph (A) of paragraph
(2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354,
22357, 22358, or 22358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an
engineering and traffic survey conducted within five years prior to the date of the
alleged violation, and enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or
any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. This
paragraph does not apply to a local street, road, or school zone.
(b) (1) For purposes of this section, a local street or road is one that is
functionally classified as “local” on the “California Road System Maps,” that are
approved by the Federal Highway Administration and maintained by the
Department of Transportation. When a street or road does not appear on the
“California Road System Maps,” it may be defined as a “local street or road" if it
3 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 11, Chapter 7, Section 22357, 2015
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primarily provides access to abutting residential property and meets the following
three conditions:
(A) Roadway width of not more than 40 feet.
(B) Not more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted length. Interruptions
shall include official traffic control signals as defined in Section 445.
(C) Not more than one traffic lane in each direction.
(2) For purposes of this section, ‘school zone’ means that area approaching
or passing a school building or the grounds thereof that is contiguous to a
highway and on which is posted a standard ‘SCHOOL’ warning sign, while
children are going to or leaving the school either during school hours or during
the noon recess period. ‘School zone’ also includes the area approaching or
passing any school grounds that are not separated from the highway by a fence,
gate, or other physical barrier while the grounds are in use by children if that
highway is posted with a standard ‘SCHOOL’ warning sign.4
◼ Requirements and Methodology of an Engineering and Traffic
Study
Speed zones are primarily established to protect the public from the unreasonable behavior of
reckless, unreliable, or otherwise dangerous drivers. Speed limits are typically set near the 85th-
percentile speed; statistically, this represents one standard deviation above the average speed.
The 85th-percentile speed is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traffic is
moving. Speed limits established on this basis conform to the majority of motorists as to what is
reasonable and prudent and are not dependent on the judgment of one or a few individuals.
The Engineering and Traffic Survey, as defined in CVC Section 627, must consider the
prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily
apparent to the driver. Local authorities may also consider residential density and pedestrian
and bicycle safety. Speed zones are also established to advise motorists of road conditions or
hazards which may not be readily apparent to a reasonable driver. For this reason, a field
review of related road/traffic variables is conducted in combination with the statistical speed
data and collision history of a particular roadway segment to determine a safe and reasonable
speed limit. The specific procedures used in the performance of an Engineering and Traffic
Study are outlined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2014 Edition (CA
MUTCD). The statistical factors used to analyze the collected speed survey data and additional
factors as noted in the CA MUTCD to consider are defined in the following section.
4 California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Vehicle Code, Division 17, Chapter 3, Section
40802, 2015
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SECTION 2 - SPEED SURVEY EVALUATION
One hundred (100) locations were evaluated by Albert A. Webb Associates and are included in
this report. The location and the limits of this section are listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 – Survey Locations and Limits
No Street From To
1 2nd Street Dexter Avenue Camino Del Norte
2 Cambern Avenue Dexter Avenue
3 Diana Lane Conard Avenue
4 Alberhill Ranch Road Lake Street Nichols Road
5 Ardenwood Way Highway 74 Rosetta Canyon Drive
6 Franklin Street Mill Street
7 Mill Street Diamond Drive
8 Avenue 6 Franklin Street Mill Street
9 Broadway Avenue Lincoln Street Grand Avenue
10 Cambern Avenue Central Avenue 3rd Street
11 Main Street 2nd Street
12 Main Street Franklin Street
13 Canyon Estates Drive Canyon View Drive Summerhill Drive
14 Railroad Canyon Road Hillside Drive
15 Hillside Drive east City limit
16 Casino Drive Diamond Drive Malaga Road
17 Dexter Avenue Conard Avenue
18 Conard Avenue east City limit
19 Pasadena Street Collier Avenue
20 Collier Avenue Treleven Avenue
21 Treleven Avenue Lakeshore Drive
22 Nichols Road Riverside Drive
23 Central Avenue Spring Street
24 Corydon Street Western City Limit Mission Trail
25 3rd Street 2nd Street
26 Northern City Limit Highway 74
27 Highway 74 3rd Street
28 Grape Street Malaga Road
29 Malaga Road Summerly Place
30 Summerly Place terminus
Chaney Street
3rd Street
Auto Center Drive
Camino Del Norte
Canyon Hills Road
Central Avenue
Collier Avenue
Dexter Avenue
Diamond Drive
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Table 2-1 (cont) – Survey Location and Limits
No Street From To
31 Flint Street Main Street Adobe Street
32 Main Street Conklin Avenue
33 Conklin Avenue Rodeo Grounds
34 Rodeo Grounds Avenue 6
35 Avenue 6 Canyon Estates Drive
36 Lakeshore Drive Lindsay Street
37 Lindsay Street Main Street
38 Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street
39 Lincoln Street Audelo Street
40 Machado Street Riverside Drive
41 Ortega Highway (Hwy 74)east City limit
42 Grape Street Railroad Canyon Road south City limit
43 Riverside Drive Ulmer Street
44 Ulmer Street Lakeshore Drive
45 Heald Avenue Chaney Street Main Street
46 Hidden Trail Summerly Place Mission Trail
47 Canyon Hills Road Canyon Rim Drive
48 Canyon Rim Drive private gates
49 Joy Street Riverside Drive Machado Street
50 Lakeshore Drive Mountain Street
51 Nichols Road Walker Canyon Road
52 Mountain Street Nichols Road
53 Grand Avenue Terra Cotta Road
54 Terra Cotta Road Machado Street
55 Machado Street Riverside Drive
56 Riverside Drive Cowell Street
57 Cowell Street Chaney Street
58 Chaney Street Graham Avenue
59 Graham Avenue Poe Street
60 Poe Street Main Street
61 Main Street Lucerne Street
62 Lucerne Street Diamond Drive
63 Limited Street Lakeshore Drive Main Street
64 Grand Avenue northern terminus
65 Machado Street Grand Avenue
66 Riverside Drive Machado Street
Franklin Street
Graham Avenue
Grand Avenue
Gunnerson Street
Hillside Drive
Lake Street
Lakeshore Drive
Lincoln Street
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Table 2-1 (cont) – Survey Location and Limits
No Street From To
67 Lost Road Canyon Hills Road south City limit
68 Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street
69 Lincoln Street Alvarado Street
70 Camino Del Norte Heald Avenue
71 Heald Avenue Lakeshore Drive
72 Casino Drive Mission Trail
73 Mission Trail western terminus
74 McVicker Canyon Park Road Grand Avenue Spectra Drive
75 Minthorn Street Collier Avenue Chaney Street
76 Diamond Drive Malaga Road
77 Malaga Road Olive Street
78 Olive Street Corydon Street
79 Lake Street Terra Cotta Road
80 Terra Cotta Road I-15
81 Orange Grove Way Palm View Street Lake Street
82 Piedmont Drive Canyon Hills Road Verbena Road
83 Pottery Street Chaney Street Lewis Street
84 eastern City limit (ECL)1 mile west of ECL
85 1 mile west of ECL Grape Street
86 Riverside Street SR-74 Steele Valley Road
87 Rosetta Canyon Drive SR-74 Sunsprite Street
88 Collier Avenue Sumner Avenue
89 Sumner Avenue Graham Avenue
90 Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive
91 Strickland Avenue Chaney Street Riverside Drive
92 Railroad Canyon Road Corte Seriui
93 Corte Seriui La Strada
94 La Strada Ponte Russo
95 Summerly Place Village Parkway Summerly Place Loop
96 Sumner Avenue Main Street Chaney Street
97 Temescal Canyon Road Lake Street north City limit
98 Via Scenica Bella Vista Summerhill Drive
99 Diamond Drive Summerly Place Loop
100 Summerly Place Loop Village Parkway Loop
Village Parkway
Railroad Canyon Rd
Main Street
Machado Street
Malaga Road
Mission Trail
Nichols Road
Spring Street
Summerhill Drive
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◼ Field Review
Speed data was collected using calibrated radar speed guns and pneumatic tubes and were
performed by Counts Unlimited, a sub-consultant to Albert A. Webb Associates. Each of the
radar speed surveys were made from an inconspicuously parked, unmarked vehicle. An effort
was made to ensure that the presence of the vehicle in no way affected the speed of the traffic
being surveyed. The pneumatic tubes were located as far away from residential driveways as
possible to avoid driveway traffic speeds. Field information from these speed surveys and other
roadway characteristics were recorded on field data forms and later coded into engineering
software for analysis purposes. CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 indicates that in order for the sample
to be representative of the actual traffic flow, it is desirable to have a minimum sample of 100
vehicles for a speed zone survey, but in no case should the sample contain less than 50
vehicles. In addition to speed data, average daily traffic (ADT) volumes were collected from the
survey using pneumatic tubes.
Examples of the field data collected for the purposes of analyzing related roadway
characteristics as they pertain to the determination of appropriate speed limits are listed below.
The results of the field review for related roadway and traffic variables are summarized in the
next section of this report.
1. Segment length, width and alignment;
2. Level of pedestrian and bicycle activity, truck volume;
3. Traffic flow characteristics;
4. Number of lanes and other channelization/striping factors;
5. Frequency of intersections, driveways, on-street parking, bike lanes;
6. Locations of stop signs, traffic signals, and other regulatory traffic control devices;
7. Roadway condition, bumps and dips;
8. Obstructions to driver/pedestrian visibility;
9. Land use and proximity of schools, parks/recreation areas and senior centers;
10. Uniformity with existing speed zones in adjacent jurisdictions; and
11. Any other unusual conditions or hazards not readily apparent to the driver.
◼ Statistical Analysis Factors
Significant factors used to analyze the collected survey data are summarized below:
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• 85th-Percentile Speed. The critical speed, or the 85th-percentile speed, is defined as
that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This factor is the primary
guide in determining what speed the majority of drivers find safe and reasonable.
Therefore, the practice is to set the speed limit to the nearest 5 mph increment from the
85th-percentile speed unless other factors require a lower limit. Speed limits set on this
basis provide law enforcement officials with a means of controlling reckless or unreliable
drivers who will not conform to what the majority finds reasonable.
• 10-mph Pace. The 10-mph pace is the 10-mph increment range which contains the
largest number of recorded vehicles. This factor is a measure of the dispersion of
speeds within the sample surveyed. Speed limits should normally be set to fall within the
10-mph pace, however, conditions not readily apparent to the driver or adhering to state
mandated limits such as in residence districts may require setting speed limits below the
10-mph pace.
• 50th-Percentile Speed. The median speed, or 50th-percentile speed, represents the
mid-point value within the range of recorded speeds for a particular roadway location. In
other words, 50 percent of the vehicles travel faster than, and 50 percent travel slower
than, the median speed. This value is another measure of the central tendency of the
vehicle speed distribution. Typically speed limits should not be set below the 50th-
percentile speed, since it would result in greater than 50-percent of the drivers
exceeding the speed limit.
• 15th-Percentile Speed. The 15th-percentile speed is that speed at or below which 15
percent of the vehicles are traveling. This value is important in determining the minimum
allowable speed limit, given that the vehicles traveling below this speed tend to obstruct
the flow of traffic, thereby increasing the collision potential.
• Percent of Vehicles in Pace Speed. The percent of vehicles in the 10-mph pace speed
is an indication of the grouping of vehicular speeds. Ideally, if all vehicles were traveling
at or about the same speed, there would be a reduced likelihood of vehicular collisions.
In speed limit analysis, the higher the percent of vehicles within the pace speed, the
more favorable the speed distribution. The percent of the 10-mph pace is often between
60 and 90 percent.
◼ 2014 CA MUTCD Standard
The 2014 CA MUTCD Section 2B.13 sets the standard for establishing posted speed limits:
Standard:
When a speed limit is to be posted, it shall be established at the nearest 5 mph
increment of the 85th-percentile speed of free-flowing traffic, except as shown in
the two Options below.
Option:
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1. The posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph
increment of the 85th-percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections
627 and 22358.5. See Standard below for documentation requirements.
2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile
speed would require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded
down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th-percentile speed, if
no further reduction is used. Refer to CVC Section 21400(b).5
If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 mph reduction applied, then an
E&TS shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower
speed limit shall be in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5.
◼ Collision History
The Engineering and Traffic Survey forms summarize the available collision information for each
of the street segments. The collision information was gathered from the California Statewide
Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) between January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.
Based on the number of total collisions per segment studied over the 2-year period and ADT
volumes, a collision rate per million vehicle miles was calculated for the segment. To provide a
general comparison of the collision rates on the segment to expected collision rates for similar
types of local roadways, the collision rate for the segment was compared to the statewide
average rate listed in the 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways (road miles, travel,
collisions, collision rates)6 as listed in Table 2-2. The calculated collision rates for each study
segment are shown on Table 2-3. Only the segments that experienced collisions due to unsafe
speeds in the studied timeframe are shown in the table.
Table 2-2 – 2018 California State Highways Collision Rate
5 California Department of Transportation, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2014 Edition,
Chapter 2B, Section 2B.13
6 California Department of Transportation, 2018 Collision Data on California State Highways (road miles, travel,
collisions, collision rates)
Lane Type Total Accidents per Million Vehicle Miles (AMVM)
2 and 3 Lane Roadway 1.48
4+ Lanes (Undivided Highway)1.24
4+ Lanes (Divided Highway)1.20
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Table 2-3 – Road Segment Collision Rates from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020
No Street From To
Average
Daily
Traffic
(ADT)
Lanes
Unsafe
Speed
Collisions
(1/1/19-
12/31/20)
Collision
Rate
(A/MVM)
13 Canyon Estates
Drive Canyon View Drive Summerhill Drive 11,142 2 1 0.24
14 Canyon Hills Road Railroad Canyon
Road Hillside Drive 12,556 4 2 0.14
16 Casino Drive Diamond Drive Malaga Road 5,981 2 2 0.75
17 Central Avenue Dexter Avenue Conard Avenue 44,186 4-6 3 0.21
19 Central Avenue Pasadena Street Collier Avenue 5,991 4 2 1.76
22 Collier Avenue Nichols Road Riverside Drive 5,396 4 5 1.10
23 Collier Avenue Central Avenue Spring Street 5,366 2-4 2 0.41
25 Dexter Avenue 3rd Street 2nd Street 12,098 2 1 0.36
33 Franklin Street Conklin Avenue Rodeo Grounds 2,911 2 3 3.61
35 Franklin Street Avenue 6 Canyon Estates Drive 3,070 2 1 1.86
40 Grand Avenue Machado Street Riverside Drive 9,296 2 1 0.31
41 Grand Avenue Ortega Highway (Hwy
74)east City limit 18,205 2 2 0.75
42 Grape Street Railroad Canyon
Road south City limit 5,419 4 3 1.02
43 Gunnerson Street Riverside Drive Ulmer Street 1,604 2 2 2.08
49 Joy Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 3,034 2 3 2.62
52 Lake Street Nichols Road Walker Canyon Road 18,090 2 4 0.21
54 Lakeshore Drive Terra Cotta Road Machado Street 13,119 2 1 0.09
55 Lakeshore Drive Machado Street Riverside Drive 17,456 2-5 2 0.31
57 Lakeshore Drive Cowell Street Chaney Street 12,265 2 2 0.70
60 Lakeshore Drive Poe Street Main Street 1,388 2 1 3.85
64 Lincoln Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 7,287 2 1 0.37
70 Main Street Camino Del Norte Heald Avenue 12,231 2 2 0.33
85 Railroad Canyon
Road 1 mile west of ECL Grape Street 48,166 6 9 0.19
86 Riverside Street SR-74 Steele Valley Road 4,288 2-4 1 0.45
92 Summerhill Drive Railroad Canyon
Road Corte Seriui 9,387 4 4 0.58
93 Summerhill Drive Corte Seriui La Strada 5,412 4 1 0.29
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SECTION 3 - RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations contained in this report are intended to establish prima facie speed limits.
Prima facie limits attempt to advise the motorist and enforcement of the reasonable speed for a
particular section of roadway for the prevailing conditions.
The Engineering and Traffic Survey Sheets presented in this section illustrate the results of a
thorough evaluation of the available data and indicate a recommended speed limit for the street
segment surveyed. A summary of the data analysis, along with the recommended speed limit
can be found in Table 3-1 followed by a description of the recommendations for roadway
segments with changing posted speed limits.
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Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations
No Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Recom
Speed Limit
1 2nd Street Dexter Avenue Camino Del Norte 35 32 30
2 3rd Street Cambern Avenue Dexter Avenue 35 41 35
3 3rd Street Diana Lane Conard Avenue 30 42 35
4 Alberhill Ranch
Road Lake Street Nichols Road 35 42 35
5 Ardenwood Way Highway 74 Rosetta Canyon
Drive 35 36 30
6 Auto Center Drive Franklin Street Mill Street 45 46 45
7 Auto Center Drive Mill Street Diamond Drive 45 50 45
8 Avenue 6 Franklin Street Mill Street 30 39 35
9 Broadway Avenue Lincoln Street Grand Avenue 30 36 30
10 Cambern Avenue Central Avenue 3rd Street 40 42 40
11 Camino Del Norte Main Street 2nd Street 55 54 55
12 Camino Del Norte Main Street Franklin Street 40 55 50
13 Canyon Estates
Drive Canyon View Drive Summerhill Drive 35 44 40
14 Canyon Hills Road Railroad Canyon
Road Hillside Drive 45 50 45
15 Canyon Hills Road Hillside Drive Eastern City Limit 45 49 45
16 Casino Drive Diamond Drive Malaga Road 45 48 45
17 Central Avenue Dexter Avenue Conard Avenue 55 54 50
18 Central Avenue Conard Avenue Eastern City Limit 55 55 55
19 Central Avenue Pasadena Street Collier Avenue 30 39 35
20 Chaney Street Collier Avenue Treleven Avenue 40 47 40
21 Chaney Street Treleven Avenue Lakeshore Drive 35 43 40
22 Collier Avenue Nichols Road Riverside Drive 50 54 50
23 Collier Avenue Central Avenue Spring Street 45 46 45
24 Corydon Street Western City Limit Mission Trail 45 49 45
25 Dexter Avenue 3rd Street 2nd Street 45 44 45
26 Dexter Avenue Northern City Limit Highway 74 45 46 45
27 Dexter Avenue Highway 74 3rd Street 40 33 35
28 Diamond Drive Mission Trail Malaga Road 35 43 40Grape Street
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Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations (continued)
No Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Recom
Speed Limit
29 Diamond Drive Malaga Road Summerly Place 40 46 40
30 Diamond Drive Summerly Place Terminus 40 47 40
31 Flint Street Main Street Adobe Street 30 33 30
32 Franklin Street Main Street Conklin Avenue 25 35 25
33 Franklin Street Conklin Avenue Rodeo Grounds 30 40 35
34 Franklin Street Rodeo Grounds Avenue 6 30 39 35
35 Franklin Street Avenue 6 Canyon Estates
Drive 40 39 35
36 Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive Lindsay Street 30 38 35
37 Graham Avenue Lindsay Street Main Street 30 37 30
38 Grand Avenue Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street 45 48 45
39 Grand Avenue Lincoln Street Audelo Street 45 47 45
40 Grand Avenue Machado Street Riverside Drive 40 46 40
41 Grand Avenue Ortega Highway
(Hwy 74)Eastern City Limit 45 49 45
42 Grape Street Railroad Canyon
Road Southern City Limit 45 53 50
43 Gunnerson Street Riverside Drive Ulmer Street 40 46 40
44 Gunnerson Street Ulmer Street Lakeshore Drive 40 42 40
45 Heald Avenue Chaney Street Main Street 25 36 25
46 Hidden Trail Summerly Place Mission Trail 30 38 35
47 Hillside Drive Canyon Hills Road Canyon Rim Drive 40 41 40
48 Hillside Drive Canyon Rim Drive Private Gates 40 45 40
49 Joy Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 30 33 25
50 Lake Street Lakeshore Drive Mountain Street 45 49 45
51 Lake Street Mountain Street Nichols Road 50 52 50
52 Lake Street Nichols Road Walker Canyon
Road 50 54 50
53 Lakeshore Drive Grand Avenue Terra Cotta Road 45 49 45
54 Lakeshore Drive Terra Cotta Road Machado Street 45 50 45
55 Lakeshore Drive Machado Street Riverside Drive 40 44 40
56 Lakeshore Drive Riverside Drive Cowell Street 40 46 40
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Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations (continued)
No Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Recom
Speed Limit
57 Lakeshore Drive Cowell Street Chaney Street 40 48 45
58 Lakeshore Drive Chaney Street Graham Avenue 40 43 40
59 Lakeshore Drive Graham Avenue Poe Street 30 42 35
60 Lakeshore Drive Poe Street Main Street 30 34 30
61 Lakeshore Drive Main Street Lucerne Street 45 52 45
62 Lakeshore Drive Lucerne Street Diamond Drive 45 51 45
63 Limited Street Lakeshore Drive Main Street 30 39 35
64 Lincoln Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 35 40 35
65 Lincoln Street Machado Street Grand Avenue 40 43 40
66 Lincoln Street Grand Avenue Northern Terminus 40 46 40
67 Lost Road Canyon Hills Road South City Limit 40 41 35
68 Machado Street Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street 40 43 40
69 Machado Street Lincoln Street Alvarado Street 40 47 40
70 Main Street Camino Del Norte Heald Avenue 35 38 35
71 Main Street Heald Avenue Lakeshore Drive 25 36 25
72 Malaga Road Casino Drive Mission Trail 35 38 35
73 Malaga Road Mission Trail Western Terminus 35 43 40
74 McVickers Canyon
Park Road Grand Avenue Spectra Drive 40 49 45
75 Minthorn Street Collier Avenue Chaney Street 40 47 40
76 Mission Trail Diamond Drive Malaga Road 45 43 45
77 Mission Trail Malaga Road Olive Street 50 49 45
78 Mission Trail Olive Street Corydon Street 50 53 50
79 Nichols Road Lake Street Terra Cotta Road 50 54 50
80 Nichols Road Terra Cotta Road I-15 50 54 50
81 Orange Grove Way Palm View Street Lake Street 30 34 30
82 Piedmont Drive Canyon Hills Road Verbena Road N/P 36 30
83 Pottery Street Chaney Street Lewis Street 30 39 35
84 Railroad Canyon
Road
Eastern City Limit
(ECL)1 mile west of ECL 50 55 50
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Table 3-1 – Speed Survey Recommendations (continued)
No Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Recom
Speed Limit
85 Railroad Canyon
Road 1 mile west of ECL Grape Street 50 56 50
86 Riverside Street SR-74 Steele Valley Road 40 45 40
87 Rosetta Canyon
Drive SR-74 Sunsprite Street 40 45 40
88 Spring Street Collier Avenue Sumner Avenue 30 36 30
89 Spring Street Sumner Avenue Graham Avenue 25 32 25
90 Spring Street Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive 25 31 25
91 Strickland Avenue Chaney Street Riverside Drive 30 36 30
92 Summerhill Drive Railroad Canyon
Road Corte Seriui 45 47 45
93 Summerhill Drive Corte Seriui La Strada 45 49 45
94 Summerhill Drive La Strada Ponte Russo 45 40 40
95 Summerly Place Village Parkway Summerly Place
Loop 30 34 30
96 Sumner Avenue Main Street Chaney Street 30 37 30
97 Temescal Canyon
Road Lake Street north City limit 50 48 45
98 Via Scenica Bella Vista Summerhill Drive 30 37 30
99 Village Parkway Diamond Drive Summerly Place
Loop N/P 41 35
100 Village Parkway Summerly Place
Loop
Village Parkway
Loop N/P 29 30
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◼ 2nd Street (Dexter Avenue to Camino Del Norte)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
2nd Street is an east-west two-lane undivided local street. The studied segment is approximately
600 feet long. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There are no residential
driveways along the segment. The surrounding land uses are industrial with some vacant lots.
The intersection of 2nd Street and Dexter Avenue is a two-way stop- controlled intersection. The
study segment connects to Camino Del Norte on the west. There are no bike lanes or sidewalks
along the segment. There is an existing 35 mph speed limit sign within the roadway segment.
Between Dexter Avenue and Camino Del Norte, 2nd Street carries approximately 12,330
vehicles per day. The speed survey conducted on August 31, 2021, measured an 85th-
percentile speed of 32 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 32 mph indicates a speed limit of 30 mph between Dexter Avenue
and Camino Del Norte. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 30 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed limit on 2nd Street between Dexter
Avenue and Camino Del Norte be reduced to 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
2nd Street Dexter Avenue Camino Del Norte 35 32 29 27 25-34 96%0.00 1.48 30
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◼ 3rd Street (Cambern Avenue to Dexter Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
3rd Street is an east-west two-lane undivided local street. The studied segment is approximately
1,314 feet long. There are no residential driveways along this segment. The surrounding land
uses are commercial with many vacant lots. The intersection of 3rd Street and Dexter Avenue is
a one-way stop controlled intersection on 3rd Street while the intersection of 3rd Street and
Cambern Avenue is an all-way stop controlled intersection. There are no bike lanes. The only
sidewalk exists in front of Walmart Supercenter. No sidewalks exist for the entire rest of the
segment. There is an existing 35 mph speed limit sign within the roadway segment.
Between Cambern Avenue and Dexter Avenue, 3rd Street carries approximately 3,974 vehicles
per day. The speed survey conducted on August 31, 2021, measured an 85th-percentile speed
of 41 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 41 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Cambern
Avenue and Dexter Lane. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
there are pedestrian activities at Walmart Supercenter and the LA fitness on the north side of
the study segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on 3rd Avenue between Cambern Avenue and Dexter
Avenue be maintained at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
3rd Street Cambern Avenue Dexter Avenue 35 41 36 31 31-40 67%0.00 1.48 35
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◼ 3rd Street (Diana Lane to Conard Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Finding
Conditions
3rd Street is an east-west two-lane undivided local street. The studied segment is approximately
1,790 feet long. On-street parking is allowed on both sides of the street. Seven residential
driveways line the roadway segment. The surrounding land uses are residential with many
vacant lots. The intersection of 3rd Street and Diana Lane is a one-way stop controlled “T”
intersection while the intersection of 3rd Street and Conard Avenue is one-way stop controlled
on the southbound side. There are two minor one-way stop controlled intersections within the
roadway segment at Waterford Street and Melby Drive. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks
exist on the entire length of the segment. There is an approximately 330’ radius horizontal curve
in the roadway which may block sight lines for eastbound traffic. There is an existing 30 mph
speed limit sign within the roadway segment.
Between Conard Avenue and Diana Lane, 3rd Street carries approximately 1,887 vehicles per
day. The speed survey was conducted on January 19, 2022. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 42 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Conard Avenue
and Diana Lane. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
there is limited sight distance on the horizontal curve and there are nearby residential areas.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on 3rd Street between Conard Avenue and Diana Lane be at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
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3rd Street Diana Lane Conard Avenue 30 42 37 29 33-42 62%0.00 1.48 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-9
◼ Alberhill Ranch Road (Lake Street to Nichols Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Alberhill Ranch Road is a two-lane divided local street with a raised median. The studied
segment is approximately 5,530 feet long with no residential driveways. On-street parking is not
allowed on both sides of the street. Alberhill Ranch Community Playground access is via a
driveway along this segment north of Norris Street. The surrounding land uses are residential
with many vacant lands on the south side of the segment. The intersection at Lake Street is
signalized while the intersection at Nichols Road is controlled by an all-way stop. There are
three other all-way stop controlled intersections within the roadway segment at Brianna Circle,
Ladrillo Street, and Norris Street. In addition, there are seven minor one-way stop controlled “T”
intersections within the roadway segment at Cypress Circle, Isabella Circle, Alderwood Place,
Hudson Lane, Larkspur Street, Ash Street, and Ballantree Street. There are Class II bike lanes
on both sides of the segment and sidewalks on the entire segment except for the south side
from 300 feet east of Hudson Lane to Nichols Road and north side from 200 feet west of Nichols
Road to Nichols Road. There is an existing 35 mph speed limit sign within the segment.
Between Lake Street and Nichols Road, Alberhill Ranch Road carries approximately 2,907
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 42 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Lake Street
and Nickols Road. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
there is limited sight distance on the horizontal curve and there are nearby residential areas.
In addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 31 mph and 40 mph and class II bike
lanes exist on both sides of the segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Alberhill Ranch Road between
Lake Street and Nichols Road be maintained at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
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Median
Speed
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Speed
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Alberhill Ranch
Road Lake Street Nichols Road 35 42 36 31 31-40 66%0.00 1.48 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-10
◼ Ardenwood Way (Highway 74 to Rosetta Canyon Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Ardenwood Lane is a two-lane undivided local street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 1,470 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed on both sides of the
street. There are no residential driveways along the roadway segment. There are only two
driveways along the south side of this segment providing access to the Rosetta Canyon Sports
Park. The surrounding land uses are residential. Both intersections of Ardenwood Way and
Rosetta Canyon Drive and Ardenwood Way and Highway 74 are signalized intersections. There
is one minor one-way stop controlled intersection within the roadway segment at Strada Pozzo.
There are Class II bike lanes along both sides of the segment. Sidewalks exist on the entire
length of the segment. There is an existing 35 mph speed limit sign within the roadway
segment.
Between Highway 74 and Rosetta Canyon Drive, Ardenwood Lane carries approximately 1,495
vehicle per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 36 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Highway 74
and Rosetta Canyon Drive. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However, it is
a short segment with limited sight distance on the horizontal cure and there are nearby
residential areas. Rosetta Canyon Sports Park is located south of the study segment with no
mid-block pedestrian crossing. There are also bike lanes on both sides of the street. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Ardenwood Way between Highway 74 and Rosetta Canyon Drive be reduced to 30
mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
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Speed
10mph Pace
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Ardenwood Way Highway 74 Rosetta Canyon
Drive 35 36 29 24 24-33 66%0.00 1.48 30
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-11
◼ Auto Center Drive (Franklin Street to Mill Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Auto Center Drive is a north-south three-lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane. The
studied segment is approximately 1,470 feet long. On-street parking is allowed only on the east
side of the street. Two main residential driveways line the roadway segment providing access to
Villa Siena Apartments. The surrounding land uses are residential and commercial such as car
dealerships and car rentals. Both intersections of Auto Center Drive and Franklin Street and
Auto Center Drive and Mill Street are signalized intersections. There are no bike lanes.
Sidewalks exist on the entire length of the segment except for approximately 750 feet north of
Mill Street on the west side of the segment. There is an existing 45 mph speed limit sign within
the roadway segment.
Between Franklin Street and Mill Street, Auto Center Drive carries approximately 5,173 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 46 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Franklin Street
and Mill Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
45 mph in this segment. Based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Auto Center Drive between Franklin Street and Mill Street be maintained at 45
mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
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Speed
10mph Pace
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Range
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Auto Center Drive Franklin Street Mill Street 45 46 41 36 36-45 77%0.00 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-12
◼ Auto Center Drive (Mill Street to Diamond Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Condition
Auto Center Drive is a north-west two- to three-lane local street with a two-way left-turn median
lane. The studied segment is approximately 2,480 feet long. On-street parking is allowed on
both sides of the street. There are no residential driveways along the roadway segment. The
surrounding land uses are mainly commercial with many vacant lands. Both intersections of
Auto Center Drive and Mill Street and Auto Center Drive and Diamond Drive are signalized
intersections. There is only one minor one-way stop controlled intersection within the roadway
segment at San Jacinto River Road. There are no bike lanes. There are sidewalk gaps along
the segments on both east and west sides of the roadway. There is an existing 45 mph speed
limit sign within the roadway segment.
Between Mill Street and Diamond Drive, Auto Center Drive Street carries approximately 6,507
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 50 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Mill Street and
Diamond Drive. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph in this segment. However,
there are shopping centers on both sides of the street north of Diamond Drive. In addition, the
observed 10 mph pace range is between 39 mph and 48 mph and Auto Center Drive north of
this segment between Franklin Street and Mill Street has a posted speed limit of 45 mph. Based
on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority
to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Auto Center Drive between Mill Street and Diamond Drive be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
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Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
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per Million
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Auto Center Drive Mill Street Diamond Drive 45 50 44 37 39-48 64%0.00 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-13
◼ Avenue 6 (Franklin Street to Mill Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Avenue 6 is a north-south two-lane undivided local street. The studied segment is approximately
1,150 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There are five residential driveways on the
segment. The surrounding land uses are residential with mostly vacant lots. The intersection of
Avenue 6 and Franklin Street is one-way stop controlled on the westbound side while the
intersection of Avenue 6 and Mill Street is all-way stop controlled. There are no bike lanes.
Sidewalks exist for only 130’ of the southwest end of the segment. The roadway width narrows
to 21 feet at one point. There are 30 mph speed limit signs at each end of the segment.
Between Franklin Street and Mill Street, Avenue 6 carries approximately 1,262 vehicles per day.
The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 39 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Franklin Street
and Mill Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 40
mph in this segment. However, this segment is a narrow roadway with no sidewalks. The
observed 10 mph pace range is between 30 mph and 39 mph. There are residential areas south
of the segment close to Mill Street. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with
CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Avenue 6 between Franklin Street
and Mill Street be increased to 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
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Avenue 6 Franklin Street Mill Street 30 39 34 27 30-39 65%0.00 1.48 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-14
◼ Broadway Avenue (Lincoln Street to Grand Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Broadway Avenue is an east-west two-lane undivided collector street with centerline striping.
The studied segment is approximately 1,300 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. There
are four residential driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential
with open park space. The intersection of Broadway Avenue and Lincoln Street is signalized as
well as the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Grand Avenue. The intersections of Broadway
Avenue and Outrigger Street, Crosswinds Court, and Northpointe Street are one- or two-way
stop-controlled. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on both sides of the street. Broadway
Avenue is curvilinear which can pose sight distance issues at the intersection of Broadway
Avenue and Crosswinds Court. There are 30 mph speed limit signs at each end of the roadway
segment.
Between Lincoln Street and Grand Avenue, Broadway Avenue carries approximately 2,961
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 23, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 36 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Lincoln Street
and Grand Avenue. There were no unsafe speed-related collision during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 35
mph in this segment. However, Summerlake Park and Terra Cotta Middle School are located
north of this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established
by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Broadway Avenue between Lincoln Street and
Grand Avenue be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
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Broadway Avenue Lincoln Street Grand Avenue 30 36 32 28 27-36 80%0.00 1.48 30
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-15
◼ Cambern Avenue (Central Avenue to 3rd Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Cambern Avenue is a north-south four-lane undivided street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 1,350 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. A Walmart
Supercenter is located on the west side of this segment. The surrounding land uses are
residential and commercial with mostly vacant lots. The intersection of Cambern Avenue and 3rd
Street is an all-way stop controlled intersection while the intersection of Cambern Avenue and
Central Avenue is signalized. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist only on the west side of
the street. There are 40 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Central Avenue and 3rd Street, Cambern Avenue carries approximately 2,450 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 42 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Lincoln Street
and Grand Avenue. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 40
mph in this segment. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Cambern Avenue between Central Avenue and 3rd Street be maintained at 40
mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
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Cambern Avenue Central Avenue 3rd Street 40 42 35 30 31-40 68%0.00 1.24 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-16
◼ Camino Del Norte (Main Street to 2nd Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Camino Del Norte is a north-south two-lane undivided street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 2,850 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. There is only one
driveway to an industrial site along the segment. There are mostly vacant lots surrounding this
segment. Intersection of Camino Del Norte and Main Street is an all-way stop controlled T-
intersection while the intersection of Camino Del Norte and 2nd Street is a 90-degree curve with
a 25 mph advisory speed. There is only one minor T-intersection along the segment at Ohana
Circle with no traffic control. There are no bike lanes or sidewalks along this segment.
There are 55 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Main Street and 2nd Street, Camino Del Norte carries approximately 12,060 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 54 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Main Street and
2nd Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
55 mph in this segment. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Camino Del Norte between Main Street and 2nd Street be maintained at 55 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
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Median
Speed
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Speed
10mph Pace
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Camino Del Norte Main Street 2nd Street 55 54 49 45 45-54 78%0.00 1.48 55
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-17
◼ Camino Del Norte (Main Street to Franklin Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Camino Del Norte is a north-south two-lane street with portions each of centerline striping and
striped median. The studied segment is approximately 6,250 feet long. On-street parking is not
allowed. There are no land uses surrounding this segment. The intersection of Camino Del
Norte and Main Street is an all-way stop controlled T-intersection, while the intersection of
Camino Del Norte and Franklin Street is a signalized intersection. There are no bike lanes or
sidewalks along this segment. There are 40 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Main Street and Franklin Street, Camino Del Norte carries approximately 11,940
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 55 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 55 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Main Street and
Franklin Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph in this segment. However, the
observed 10 mph pace range is between 45 mph and 54 mph. Based on the segment properties
and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit
at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based
on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Camino Del Norte
between Main Street and Franklin Street be at 50 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
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Camino Del Norte Main Street Franklin Street 40 55 49 44 45-54 69%0.00 1.48 50
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-18
◼ Canyon Estates Drive (Canyon View Drive to Summerhill Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Canyon Estates Drive is an east-west two-lane undivided local street with centerline striping.
The studied segment is approximately 2,715 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There
are two business driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are mostly
residential with few commercial and some vacant lots. The intersection of Canyon Estates Drive
and Canyon View Drive is two-way stop controlled on the Canyon View Drive approaches while
the intersection of Canyon Estates Drive and Summerhill Drive is signalized. There are bike
lanes. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment with gaps at unimproved areas. There are one-
way stop controlled intersections at Sagecrest Drive, Stoney Creek Drive, Ridgecrest Drive,
Saddle Ridge Drive, and Boulder Vista Drive. Canyon Estates Drive is curvilinear which can
pose sight distance issues at a few of the intersections. There are 35 mph speed limit signs at
each end of the roadway segment.
Between Canyon View Drive and Summerhill Drive, Canyon Estates Drive carries approximately
11,140 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 44 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 44 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Canyon View
Drive and Summerhill Drive. There was one unsafe speed-related collision during the past two
years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.24 which is below the state
average.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 45
mph in this segment. However, there are large number of nearby residential units and
intersection sight distance issues. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with
CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Canyon Estates Drive between
Canyon View Drive and Summerhill Drive be at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
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Canyon Estates
Drive Canyon View Drive Summerhill Drive 35 44 41 36 35-44 80%0.24 1.48 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-19
◼ Canyon Hills Road (Railroad Canyon Road to Hillside Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Canyon Hills Road is an east-west four-lane street with a raised median. The studied segment
is approximately 8,100 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land uses are
mostly residential. Canyon Hills Community Park is located on the north side of the segment
west of Hillside Drive. Canyon Lake Middle School is located on the west side of the segment,
south of Lost Road. The intersections of Canyon Hills Road at Railroad Canyon Road and at
Hillside Drive are signalized. There are one-way stop controlled intersections at Sprucewood
Way and Winterberry Lane, while there are signalized intersections at Lost Road, Sage Lane,
and Cottonwood Canyon Road. There are class II bike lanes along both sides of the segment.
Sidewalks exist on most of the segment with gaps at undeveloped areas. There are 45 mph
speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Railroad Canyon Road and Hillside Drive, Canyon Hills Road carries approximately
12,560 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 50 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Railroad
Canyon Road and Hillside Drive. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past
two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.14 which is below the state
average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph in this segment. However,
there are large number of nearby residential units and Canyon Hills Community Park, and
Canyon Lake Middle School are located along this segment of Canyon Hills Road. In addition,
there are bike lanes on both sides of this segment. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Canyon Hills Road
between Railroad Canyon Road and Hillside Drive be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
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Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
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Canyon Hills Road Railroad Canyon
Road Hillside Drive 45 50 45 40 41-50 71%0.14 1.20 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-20
◼ Canyon Hills Road (Hillside Drive to eastern city limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
This segment of Canyon Hills Road is an east-west four-lane street with portions each of raised
median, striped median, and centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 8,860
feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land uses are mostly residential.
Canyon Hills Park and Herk Bouris Elementary School are located along this segment. The
intersection of Canyon Hills Road and Hillside Drive is signalized. There are one-way stop
controlled intersections at Camelina Street, Chaparossa Drive, Peidmont Drive, Acanthus Drive,
and Hermosa Street. There is an all-way stop controlled intersection at Angel Falls Drive. The
intersection of Canyon Hills Drive and Kalanchoe Road is signalized. There are class II bike
lanes along both sides of the segment. Sidewalks exist on both sides of the segment. There are
45 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Railroad Hillside Drive and eastern city limit, Canyon Hills Road carries approximately
7,680 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 49 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Hillside Drive
and eastern city limit. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
50 mph in this segment. However, there are large numbers of nearby residential units and Herk
Bouris Elementary School, and Canyon Hills Park are located along this segment of Canyon
Hills Road. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City
has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Canyon Hills Road between Hillside Drive and
eastern city limit be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
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per Million
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Canyon Hills Road Hillside Drive Eastern City Limit 45 49 43 39 39-48 70%0.00 1.20 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-21
◼ Casino Drive (Diamond Drive to Malaga Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Casino Drive is a north-south two- to four-lane major street with a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 3,225 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There
are many business driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are mostly
commercial with vacant lots. The intersection of Casino Drive and Diamond Drive is signalized
while the intersection of Casino Drive and Malaga Road is a 90-degree curve with a 20 mph
advisory speed. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment with gaps at
unimproved areas. There are 45 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Diamond Drive and Malaga Road, Casino Drive carries approximately 5,980 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on October 14, 2015. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 48 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Diamond Drive
and Malaga Road. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.75 which is below the state average.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
50 mph in this segment. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 36 mph and 45
mph. There are shopping plazas on both sides of this segment. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Casino Drive between Diamond Drive and Malaga Road be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
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Casino Drive Diamond Drive Malaga Road 45 48 42 38 36-45 73%0.75 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-22
◼ Central Avenue (Dexter Avenue to Conard Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Central Avenue is a northeast-southwest major street with four to six lanes and a raised median.
The studied segment is approximately 2,390 feet long. The surrounding land uses are mostly
commercial with some vacant lots. The intersections of Central Avenue with Conard Avenue,
Cambern Avenue, and Dexter Avenue are all signalized intersections. There are no bike lanes.
Sidewalks exist on most of the segment with gaps at undeveloped areas. There are 55 mph
speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Dexter Avenue and Conard Avenue, Central Avenue carries approximately 44,190
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 54 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Dexter Avenue
and Conard Avenue. There were three unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.21 which is below the state average.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 55
mph in this segment. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 42 mph and 51
mph. There are also numerous businesses along this segment of Central Avenue. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Central Avenue between Dexter Avenue and Conard Avenue be reduced to 50 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
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per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Central Avenue Dexter Avenue Conard Avenue 55 54 47 42 42-51 63%0.21 1.24 50
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-23
◼ Central Avenue (Conard Avenue to eastern city limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Central Avenue is a northeast-southwest major street with four to five lanes and a two-way left-
turn median lane. The studied segment is approximately 7,600 feet long. On-street parking is
not allowed. The surrounding land uses are mostly residential with a lot of vacant lots. The
intersections of Central Avenue with Conard Avenue, Ardenwood Way, Rosetta Canyon Drive,
Trellis Lane, and Riverside Street are all signalized intersections. There are one-way stop
controlled intersections at Crater Drive, El Toro Cut Off Road, and Allen Street. There are bike
lanes along this segment of Central Avenue. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment except at
undeveloped and unimproved areas. There are 55 mph speed limit signs within the roadway
segment.
Between Conrad Avenue and eastern city limit at Riverside Street, Central Avenue carries
approximately 38,125 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021.
The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 55 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 55 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Conard Avenue
and eastern city limit. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Central Avenue between
Conard Avenue and Riverside Avenue be maintained at 55 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
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per Million
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Central Avenue Conard Avenue Eastern City Limit 55 55 50 44 46-55 66%0.00 1.24 55
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-24
◼ Central Avenue (Pasadena Street to Collier Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Central Avenue is a northeast-southwest major street with four lanes and a two-way left-turn
median lane. The studied segment is approximately 1,375 feet long. On-street parking is
allowed. There are several business driveways along this segment. The surrounding land uses
are mostly commercial. The intersection of Central Avenue and Collier Avenue is signalized
while the intersection of Central Avenue and Pasadena Street is an all-way stop controlled
intersection. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on most of the segment except for a gap
at an unimproved area northwest of Pasadena Street. There are 30 mph speed limit signs within
the roadway segment.
Between Pasadena Street and Collier Avenue, Central Avenue carries approximately 5,990
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 39 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Pasadena
Street and Collier Avenue. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.76 which is higher than the state
average.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of 40
mph in this segment. However, there were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past
two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.76 which is higher than the
state average of 1.24. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established
by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Central Avenue between Pasadena Street and
Collier Avenue be at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Central Avenue Pasadena Street Collier Avenue 30 39 35 30 30-39 75%1.76 1.24 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-25
◼ Chaney Street (Collier Avenue to Treleven Avenue)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Chaney Street is a northeast-southwest 2 to 3 lane major street with a two-way left-turn median
lane. The studied segment is approximately 2,760 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed.
Ortega High School and Valley Adult School are located along this segment of Chaney Street.
The surrounding land uses are commercial and offices with some vacant lots. The intersections
of Chaney Street and Collier Avenue is a one-way stop controlled intersection on Chaney
Street, while the intersection of Chaney Street and Treleven Avenue is a one-way stop
controlled intersection on Treleven Avenue. The intersection of Chaney Street and Education
Way is signalized. The intersection of Chaney Way and Minthorn Street is a one-way stop
controlled intersection on Minthorn Street. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on most of
the segment with gaps at undeveloped and unimproved areas. There are 40 mph speed limit
signs within the roadway segment.
Between Collier Avenue and Treleven Avenue, Chaney Street carries approximately 7,880
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 47 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Collier Avenue
and Treleven Avenue. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
45 mph in this segment. However, there are educational institutes such as Ortega High School,
Keith McCarthy Academy, and Valley Adult School along this segment. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Chaney Street between Collier Avenue and Treleven Avenue be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Chaney Street Collier Avenue Treleven Avenue 40 47 42 38 38-47 79%0.00 1.48 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-26
◼ Chaney Street (Treleven Avenue to Lakeshore Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Chaney Street is a northeast-southwest 2 lane undivided major street with centerline striping.
The studied segment is approximately 2,820 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There
are several residential driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are mostly
residential with many vacant lots. The intersection of Chaney Street and Treleven Avenue is
one way stop controlled while the intersection of Chaney Street and Lakeshore Drive is a
signalized “T” intersection.
11 residential streets intersect Chaney Street; 10 are one or two way stop controlled. The
intersection of Chaney Street and Sumner Avenue is all way stop controlled. There are no bike
lanes. Sidewalks only exist in front of a few properties. There are 35 mph speed limit signs at
each end of the roadway segment.
Between Treleven Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, Chaney Street carries approximately 3,690
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 43 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Treleven
Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past
two years.
Recommendations
Rounding the 85th-percentile speed to the nearest 5 mph increment indicates a speed limit of
45 mph in this segment. However, there are 11 intersecting streets, numerous residential
driveways, and no pedestrian or bicycle facilities on the segment. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Chaney Street between Treleven Avenue and Lakeshore Drive be at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
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Speed Limit
Chaney Street Treleven Avenue Lakeshore Drive 35 43 38 34 32-41 74%0.00 1.48 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-27
◼ Collier Avenue (Nichols Road to Riverside Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Collier Avenue is a northwest-southeast four lane major/secondary street with a raised median.
The studied segment is approximately 6,100 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There
are several business driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are mostly
commercial and industrial with vacant lots. The intersection of Collier Avenue and Nichols Road
is a one-way stop controlled intersection, while the intersection of Collier Avenue and Riverside
Drive is signalized. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist along both sides of the segment.
There are 50 mph speed limit signs within roadway segment.
Between Nichols Road and Riverside Drive, Collier Avenue carries approximately 5,400
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 54 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Nichols Road
and Riverside Drive. There were five unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.10 which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph in this segment. However,
there are several commercial and industrial driveways along the segment. Collier Avenue south
of Riverside Drive has a posted speed limit of 40 mph. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Collier Avenue between
Nichols Road and Riverside Drive be maintained at 50 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
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Speed Limit
Collier Avenue Nichols Road Riverside Drive 50 54 49 42 46-55 69%1.10 1.20 50
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-28
◼ Collier Avenue (Central Avenue to Spring Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Collier Avenue is a northwest-southeast two- to four-lane major/secondary street with portions
each of centerline striping and raised median. The studied segment is approximately 6,500 feet
long. No on-street parking is allowed. There are many business driveways fronting the segment.
The surrounding land uses are mostly commercial and industrial with vacant lots. The
intersection of Collier Avenue and Central Avenue is signalized while the intersection of Collier
Avenue and Spring Street is three-way stop controlled. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist
on some areas of the segment with gaps at industrial sites and unimproved areas. There are 45
mph speed limit signs at each end of the roadway segment.
Between Central Avenue and Spring Street, Collier Avenue carries approximately 5,370
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 46 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Central Avenue
and Spring Street. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.41 which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Collier Avenue between
Central Avenue and Spring Street be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Collier Avenue Central Avenue Spring Street 45 46 43 39 37-46 81%0.41 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-29
◼ Corydon Street (western city limit to Mission Trail)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Corydon Street is an east-west two lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane. The studied
segment is approximately 6,340 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are several
business driveways fronting this segment. The surrounding land uses are commercial,
industrial, and residential with vacant lots. The intersections of Corydon Street with Mission Trail
and Union Street are signalized. There are one-way stop controlled intersections at Albert Street
and Cereal Street. Intersection of Corydon Street and Palomar Street is signalized, while there
are uncontrolled intersections at Cathy Lane and Lescar Drive. There are no bike lanes.
Sidewalks exist on some areas of the segment with gaps at unimproved or industrial areas.
There are 45 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between western city limit and Mission Trail, Corydon Street carries approximately 15,710
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 49 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between western city
limit and Mission Trail. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph in this segment. However,
Serenity Dog Park is located north of this segment and this segment is approaching a
residential area on the Western City Limit side. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Corydon Street between
western city limit and Mission Trail be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Corydon Street Western City Limit Mission Trail 45 49 44 41 40-49 82%0.00 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-30
◼ Dexter Avenue (3rd Street to 2nd Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Dexter Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 1,680 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. There are vacant
lots surrounding this segment of Dexter Avenue. The intersections of Dexter Avenue with 3rd
Street and 2nd Street are one-way stop controlled intersections. There are no bike lanes or
sidewalks.
There are 45 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between 3rd Street and 2nd Street, Dexter Avenue carries approximately 12,100 vehicles per
day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 44 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 44 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between 3rd Street and
2nd Street. There was one unsafe speed-related collision during the past two years resulting in
an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.36 which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dexter Avenue between
3rd Street and 2nd Street be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Dexter Avenue 3rd Street 2nd Street 45 44 40 36 35-44 81%0.36 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-31
◼ Dexter Avenue (northern city limit to Highway 74)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Dexter Avenue is a northwest-southeast 2 to 3 lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 2,340 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are mostly commercial with some vacant lots. The intersection of Dexter
Avenue and Central Avenue is signalized. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on some
areas of the segment with gaps at undeveloped areas. There are 45 mph speed limit signs
within the roadway segment.
Between northern city limit and Highway 74, Dexter Avenue carries approximately 6,000
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 46 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between northern city
limit and Highway 74. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dexter Avenue between
northern city limit and Highway 74 be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Speed Limit
Dexter Avenue Northern City Limit Highway 74 45 46 41 35 36-45 67%0.00 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-32
◼ Dexter Avenue (Highway 74 to 3rd Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Dexter Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 1,425 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are mostly commercial with some vacant lots. The intersection of Dexter
Avenue and Central Avenue is signalized, while the intersection of Dexter Avenue and 3rd Street
is one-way stop controlled on the 3rd Street. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist on some
areas of the segment with gaps at undeveloped areas. There are 40 mph speed limit signs
within the roadway segment.
Between Highway 74 and 3rd Street, Dexter Avenue carries approximately 10,640 vehicles per
day. The speed survey was conducted on August 31, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 33 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Northern City
Limit and Highway 74. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Dexter Avenue between
Highway 74 and 3rd Street be reduced to 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
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Dexter Avenue Highway 74 3rd Street 40 33 30 27 26-35 93%0.00 1.48 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-33
◼ Diamond Drive (Grape Street to Malaga Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Diamond Drive is a north-south five-lane major street with striped median. The studied segment
is approximately 4,150 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. Surrounding land uses are
mostly commercial with some vacant lots. Storm Stadium is located northwest of Malaga Road.
The intersections of Diamond Drive with Malaga Road and Grape Street are signalized. There
are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with gaps at undeveloped or
industrial areas. Existing posted speed limit is 35 mph.
Between Grape Street and Malaga Road, Diamond Drive carries approximately 12,075 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 43 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Malaga Road
and Grape Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. However, the
observed 10 mph pace range is between 33 mph and 42 mph. In addition, Storm Stadium is
located along this segment of Diamond Drive, northwest of Malaga Road. There are business
driveways fronting this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC
Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Diamond Drive between Malaga
Road and Grape Street be at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
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Speed Limit
Diamond Drive Mission Trail Malaga Road 35 43 38 34 33-42 75%0.00 1.24 40Grape Street
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-34
◼ Diamond Drive (Malaga Road to Summerly Place)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Diamond Drive is a north-south four-lane major street with raised median. The studied segment
is approximately 2,050 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. No businesses or residential
units front the street. The surrounding land uses are residential. The intersections of Diamond
Drive with Malaga Road and Summerly Place are signalized. The intersection of Diamond Drive
and Village Parkway is also signalized. There are bike lanes along the entire segment.
Sidewalks exist along the entire segment. Existing speed limit is 40 mph.
Between Malaga Road and Summerly Place, Diamond Drive carries approximately 7,930
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 46 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Malaga Road
and Summerly Place. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. However, this
segment is surrounded by residential area. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Diamond Drive between Malaga
Road and Summerly Place be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
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Speed Limit
Diamond Drive Malaga Road Summerly Place 40 46 40 35 35-44 65%0.00 1.20 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-35
◼ Diamond Drive (Summerly Place and Terminus)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Diamond Drive is a north-south four-lane major street with raised median. The studied segment
is approximately 3,115 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. No businesses or residential
units front the street. The surrounding land uses are residential. Summerly Community Center is
located along this segment southeast of Summerly Place. The intersection of Summerly Place
and Diamond Drive is signalized. There are one-way stop controlled intersections at Hawthorn,
Village Parkway, Summerly Place, and Hidden Trail. There are bike lanes along the entire
segment. Sidewalks exist along the entire segment. Existing speed limit is 40 mph.
Between Summerly Place and Diamond Drive Terminus, Diamond Drive carries approximately
2,315 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 24th, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 47 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Summerly
Place and Diamond Drive Terminus. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the
past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. However, this
segment is surrounded by residential area, and there are bike lanes on both sides of the street.
In addition, Summerly Community Center is located on the southeast of Summerly Place. Based
on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority
to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Diamond Drive between Summerly Place and the Terminus be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
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Speed Limit
Diamond Drive Summerly Place Terminus 40 47 40 33 37-46 55%0.00 1.20 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-36
◼ Flint Street (Main Street to Adobe Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Flint Street is a northwest-southeast two-lane undivided street. The studied segment is
approximately 1,815 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. Surrounding land uses are
residential and commercial with many vacant lots. The intersection of Flint Street and Main
Street is one-way stop controlled on Flint Street. There is no traffic control at the intersections of
Flint Street with Adobe Street and Hill Street. There are one-way stop controlled intersections at
Lockout Street, Ellis Street, and Granite Street. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist only at
some small areas along the segment close to Main Street. Existing speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Main Street and Adobe Street, Flint Street carries approximately 250 vehicles per day.
The speed survey was conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 33 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Main Street
and Adobe Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However, Flint
Street is a narrow roadway segment with no sidewalk along most parts of it, while surrounded
by residential area. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Flint Street between Main Street and Adobe Street
be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
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Speed Limit
Flint Street Main Street Adobe Street 30 33 28 23 24-33 70%0.00 1.48 30
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
3-37
◼ Franklin Street (Main Street to Canyon Estate Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Franklin Street is an east-west two-lane local street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 6,880 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There are many
residential properties fronting the street from Main Street to Conklin Avenue. Most of the
surrounding land uses are vacant lots. The roadway is on rolling terrain with multiple curves.
The intersection of Franklin Street and Main Street is two way stop controlled. Rodeo Grounds
is not an intersection, but an area of land near the I-15. The intersection of Franklin Street and
Conklin Avenue is an uncontrolled T-intersection. The intersection of Franklin Street and
Avenue 6 is a one-way stop controlled intersection while the intersection of Franklin Street and
Canyon Estate Drive is signalized. There are several residential streets that intersect Franklin
Avenue along the segment. There are no bike lanes and dirt shoulders exist in only a few areas.
There are very few sidewalks along the segment. The existing speed limit is 25 mph between
Main Street and Conklin Avenue, while it is 30 mph between Conklin Avenue and Avenue 6 and
40 mph between Avenue 6 and Canyon Estate Drive.
For this study, Franklin Street is separated into four segments:
• Main Street to Conklin Avenue
• Conklin Avenue to Rodeo Grounds
• Rodeo Grounds to Avenue 6
• Avenue 6 to Canyon Estate Drive
Between Main Street and Avenue 6, Franklin Street carries approximately 2,900 vehicles per
day, while between Avenue 6 and Canyon Estate Drive, it carries approximately 3,070 vehicles
per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed between Main Street and Conklin Avenue was measured at 35 mph. The 85th-percentile
speed between Conklin Avenue and Rodeo Grounds was measured at 40 mph. The 85th-
percentile speed between Rodeo Grounds and Avenue 6 was measured at 39 mph. The 85th-
percentile speed between Avenue 6 and Canyon Estate Drive was measured at 39 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Franklin Street Main Street Conklin Avenue 25 35 31 27 27-36 78%0.00 1.48 25
Franklin Street Conklin Avenue Rodeo Grounds 30 40 36 32 32-41 84%3.61 1.48 35
Franklin Street Rodeo Grounds Avenue 6 30 39 36 31 32-41 79%0.00 1.48 35
Franklin Street Avenue 6 Canyon Estates
Drive 40 39 35 31 30-39 75%1.86 1.48 35
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Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 35 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Main Street
and Conklin Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph
between Conklin Avenue and Rodeo Grounds. The 85th-percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a
speed limit of 40 mph between Rodeo Grounds and Canyon Estate Drive. There were three
unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years resulting in an accident per million
vehicle miles rate of 3.61 between Conklin Avenue and Rodeo Grounds which is higher than
state average. In addition, there was one unsafe speed-related collision during the past two
years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.86 between Avenue 6 and
Canyon Estate Drive which is higher than the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph from Main Street to Conklin
Avenue. However, that segment qualifies as a residence district as there are 16 homes that
front the street. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Franklin Street between Main Street and Conklin Avenue be maintained at 25 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph from Conklin Avenue to Rodeo
Grounds. However, the roadway has rolling terrain and 20 mph advisory speeds on the curves.
There are also very few dirt shoulders. In addition, there were three unsafe collisions during the
past two years resulting in an accident rate of 3.61 which is higher than the state average.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Franklin Street between Conklin Avenue and Rodeo Grounds be at 35
mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph from Rodeo Grounds to
Avenue 6. However, there are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities and there are 20 mph advisory
speeds on the curves. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established
by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Franklin Street between Rodeo Grounds to
Avenue 6 be at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph from Avenue 6 to Canyon
Estate Drive. However, there was one unsafe speed-related collision during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.86 between Avenue 6 and Canyon
Estate Drive which is higher than the state average. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Franklin Street between
Avenue 6 and Canyon Estate Drive be reduced to 35 mph.
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◼ Graham Avenue (Lakeshore Drive to Main Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Graham Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane local street with centerline striping. The
studied segment is approximately 4,325 feet long. There are parking lanes on both sides of the
segment. Elsinore Middle School is located along this segment south of Mohr Street. There are
several commercial and residential properties fronting this segment. Surrounding land uses are
mostly commercial with some vacant lots. Lakeshore Drive is a southbound one-way local street
connecting to Graham Avenue at a T-intersection. Graham Avenue and Main Street intersection
and Graham Avenue and Lindsay Street intersection are both all-way stop controlled. There are
one-way stop-controlled intersections at Silver Street, Lewis Street, Scrivener Street, Lowell
Street, Kellogg Street, Poe Street, and Langstaff Street. The intersection of Graham Street and
Spring Street is an all-way stop-controlled intersection. Bike lanes and sidewalks exist along the
entire segment. The existing posted speed limit from Lakeshore Drive to Main Street is 30 mph.
For this study, Graham Avenue is separated into two segments:
• Lakeshore Drive to Lindsay Street
• Lindsay Street to Main Street
Daily, Graham Avenue carries approximately 9,635 vehicle between Lakeshore Drive and
Lindsay Street, and approximately 9,820 vehicles between Lindsay Street and Main Street. The
speed surveys were conducted on September 21, 2021 and January 19, 2022. The 85th-
percentile speed between Lakeshore Drive and Lindsay Street was measured at 38 mph. The
85th-percentile speed between Lindsay Street and Main Street was measured at 37 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Lakeshore
Drive and Lindsay Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 37 mph indicates a speed limit of 35
mph between Lindsay Street and Main Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions
during the past two years.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive Lindsay Street 30 38 34 31 30-39 85%0.00 1.48 35
Graham Avenue Lindsay Street Main Street 30 37 32 28 27-36 80%0.00 1.48 30
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph from Lakeshore Drive to
Lindsay Street. However, there are several business and residential driveways fronting this
segment. Elsinore Middle School and Lake Elsinore Library are located along this segment. In
addition, there are bike lanes along both sides of this segment. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Graham Avenue between Lakeshore Drive and Lindsay Street be at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph from Lindsay Street to Main
Street. However, there are several businesses fronting Graham Avenue. Lake Community
Center is located along this segment. In addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between
27 mph and 36 mph and there are bike lanes along both sides of this segment. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Graham Avenue between Lindsay Street and Main Street be maintained at 30 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Grand Avenue (Lakeshore Drive to Audelo Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Grand Avenue is a north-south four-lane major street with raised median. The studied segment
is approximately 4,810 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. McVicker Canyon Park, Terra
Cotta Middle School, and Summerlake Park are located along this segment. Surrounding land
uses are mostly residential and parks. Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Drive intersection is a
signalized T-intersection. There are also signalized intersections at Lincoln Street, Audelo Drive,
McVicker Canyon Park Road, and Broadway Avenue. There are bike lanes along this segment.
Sidewalks exist along the entire segment. The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph.
For this study, Grand Avenue is separated into two segments:
• Lakeshore Drive to Lincoln Street
• Lincoln Street to Audelo Street
Between Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Street, Grand Avenue carries approximately 13,310
vehicles per day, while between Lincoln Street and Audelo Street, it carries approximately 6,870
vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed between Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Street was measured at 48 mph. The 85th-
percentile speed between Lincoln Street and Audelo Street was measured at 47 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Lakeshore
Drive and Lincoln Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph
between Lincoln Street and Audelo Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during
the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph from Lakeshore Drive to
Lincoln Street. However, Terra Cotta Middle School and Summerlake Park are located west of
Grand Avenue along this segment. This segment is surrounded by residential area. In addition,
the observed 10 mph pace range is between 39 mph and 48 mph. There are also bike lanes
along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Grand Avenue Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street 45 48 43 39 39-48 78%0.00 1.20 45
Grand Avenue Lincoln Street Audelo Street 45 47 42 37 38-47 69%0.00 1.20 45
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observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Grand Avenue between Lakeshore Drive and
Lincoln Street be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph from Lincoln Street to Audelo
Street. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Grand Avenue between Lincoln Street and Audelo Street be maintained at 45 mph.
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◼ Grand Avenue (Machado Street to Riverside Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Grand Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 2,530 feet long. On-street parking is allowed.
Surrounding land uses are residential with some vacant lots. Grand Avenue and Machado
Street intersection is an all-way stop controlled intersection, while the intersection of Grand
Avenue and Riverside Drive is one-way stop controlled on Riverside Drive. There are also one-
way stop controlled intersections at Lake Terrace Drive and Washington Street. There are no
bike lanes along this segment. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with gaps at
unimproved or undeveloped areas on the south side of the segment. The existing posted speed
limit is 40 mph.
Between Machado Street and Riverside Drive, Grand Avenue carries approximately 9,300
vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed between Machado Street and Riverside Drive was measured at 46 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Machado
Street and Riverside Drive. There was one unsafe speed-related collision during the past two
years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.31 between Machado Street and
Riverside Drive which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph from Machado Street to
Riverside Drive. However, this segment is surrounded by residential area and several
residential driveways front this segment. In addition, there are unimproved areas on the south
side of the segment with no sidewalks. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Grand Avenue between Machado
Street and Riverside Drive be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Grand Avenue Machado Street Riverside Drive 40 46 42 37 38-47 72%0.31 1.48 40
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◼ Grand Avenue (Ortega Highway to eastern city limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Grand Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 1,060 feet long. On-street parking is allowed.
Surrounding land uses are residential and commercial with some vacant lots. The intersection of
Grand Avenue and Highway 74 is a signalized T-intersection. There are one-way stop controlled
intersections at Morro way, Shoreline Drive, and Windward Way. There are no bike lanes along
this segment. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with gaps at unimproved or
undeveloped areas. The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph.
Between Ortega Highway and eastern city limit, Grand Avenue carries approximately 18,205
vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed between Ortega Highway and Eastern City Limit was measured at 49 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Ortega
Highway and eastern city limit. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past
two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.75 between Ortega highway
and eastern city limit which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph from Ortega Highway and
eastern city limit. However, there are several residential streets intersecting with this segment
and there are no sidewalks on north side of this segment. Based on the segment properties and
in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Grand Avenue between
Ortega Highway and eastern city limit be maintained at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Grand Avenue Ortega Highway
(Hwy 74)Eastern City Limit 45 49 45 40 39-48 76%0.75 1.48 45
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◼ Grape Street (Railroad Canyon Road to southern city limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Grape Street is a north-south four-lane major street with raised median. The studied segment is
approximately 3,900 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land uses are
residential and commercial with vacant lots. The intersection of Grape Street and Malaga Road
is one-way stop controlled on Malaga Road while the intersection of Grape Street and Railroad
Canyon Road is a signalized intersection. There are one-way stop controlled intersections at
Sunrise Drive, Boulder Road, Oak Tree Drive, and Drexel Court. There are no bike lanes.
Sidewalks exist on some areas of the segment with gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas.
The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph.
Between Railroad Canyon Road and the south city limit, Grape Street carries approximately
5,420 vehicles per day. The speed surveys conducted on September 21, 2021 measured the
85th-percentile speed between Railroad Canyon Road and southern city limit at 53 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 53 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Railroad
Canyon Road and southern city limit. There were three unsafe speed-related collisions during
the past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 1.02 between
Railroad Canyon Road and southern city limit which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph from Railroad Canyon Road
and southern city limit. However, there are four residential streets intersecting this segment and
there is a big shopping center on the east side of the segment south of Railroad Canyon Road.
In addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 45 mph and 54 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Grape Street between Railroad Canyon Road and southern city limit be at 50 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Grape Street Railroad Canyon
Road Southern City Limit 45 53 49 43 45-54 71%1.02 1.20 50
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Gunnerson Street (Riverside Drive to Lakeshore Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Gunnerson Street is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 6,380 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land
uses are residential with many vacant lots. There are many residential units fronting this
segment. The intersection of Gunnerson Street and Riverside Drive is one-way stop controlled
on Gunnerson Street while the intersection of Gunnerson Street at Ulmer Street is one-way stop
controlled on Ulmer Street. Gunnerson Street intersects with Lakeshore Drive at a one-way stop
controlled T-intersection. There are no bike lanes or sidewalks along the entire length of this
segment. The existing posted speed limit is 40 mph.
For this study, Gunnerson Street separated into two segments:
• Riverside Drive to Ulmer Street
• Ulmer Street to Lakeshore Drive
Between Riverside Drive and Ulmer Street, Grape Street carries approximately 1,600 vehicles
per day, while between Ulmer Street and Lakeshore Drive, it carries approximately 1,785
vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed between Riverside Drive and Ulmer Street was measured at 46 mph. The 85th-
percentile speed between Ulmer Street and Lakeshore Drive was measured at 42 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Riverside Drive
and Ulmer Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph
between Ulmer Street and Lakeshore Drive. There were two unsafe speed-related collisions
during the past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 2.08 between
Riverside Drive and Ulmer Street which is above the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph from Riverside Drive to Ulmer
Street. However, there were two unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 2.08 between Riverside Drive and Ulmer
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Gunnerson Street Riverside Drive Ulmer Street 40 46 40 35 36-45 66%2.08 1.48 40
Gunnerson Street Ulmer Street Lakeshore Drive 40 42 38 35 34-43 83%0.00 1.48 40
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Street which is above the state average. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Gunnerson Street between
Riverside Drive and Ulmer Street be maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph from Ulmer Street to Lakeshore
Drive. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Gunnerson Street between Ulmer Street and Lakeshore Drive be maintained at 40 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Heald Avenue (Chaney Street to Main Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Heald Avenue is a northwest-southeast two lane street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 5,900 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. Surrounding land uses
are mostly residential. Elsinore Middle School is located along this segment. The intersection of
Heald Avenue and Main Street is an all-way stop controlled intersection while the intersection of
Heald Avenue and Chaney Street is one-way stop controlled on Healed Avenue. There are one-
way stop controlled intersections at Matich Street, Townsend Street, Davis Street, Mohr Street,
Campus Way, Silver Street, Lewis Street, Scrivener Street, Lowell Street, Kellogg Street, Poe
Street, and Riley Street. There are all-way stop controlled intersections at Spring Street,
Langstaff Street, and Lindsay Street. There are no bike lanes along this segment. Sidewalks
exist at most areas of the segment except for some gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas.
The existing posted speed limit is 25 mph.
Between Chaney Street and Main Street, Heald Avenue carries approximately 1,760 vehicles
per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed between Chaney Street and Main Street was measured at 36 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Chaney Street
and Main Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph from Chaney Street to Main
Street. However, this segment is qualified as residential district as there are more than 13
residential units fronting the segment on one side of the street in less than quarter of a mile
distance. In addition, Elsinore Middle School is located along this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Heald Avenue between
Chaney Street and Main Street be maintained at 25 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Heald Avenue Chaney Street Main Street 25 36 31 26 25-34 72%0.00 1.48 25
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Hidden Trail (Summerly Place to Mission Trail)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Hidden Trail is an east-west two lane curvilinear collector street with raised median. The studied
segment is approximately 2,500 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There are no homes
or businesses fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential. The intersection
of Hidden Trail and Mission Trail is signalized while the intersection of Hidden Trail and
Summerly Place is one-way stop controlled. Two other intersections within the segment are
one-way stop controlled. There are bike lanes along the entire segment. Sidewalks also exist
along the entire segment. The median and sidewalk areas are heavily landscaped with trees
and shrubbery. The existing posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Summerly Place and Mission Trail, Hidden Trail carries approximately 2,315 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 38 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Summerly
Place and Mission Trail. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
there are two intersections along the curvilinear roadway segment which may encounter sight
distance issues. The heavily landscaped medians and sidewalk areas can also block visibility
for drivers. The observed 10 mph pace range is between 30 mph and 39 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Hidden Trail between Summerly Place and Mission Trail be at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Hidden Trail Summerly Place Mission Trail 30 38 34 30 30-39 79%0.00 1.48 35
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◼ Hillside Drive (Canyon Hills Road to private gate)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Hillside Drive is north-south two-lane collector street with a two-way left-turn median lane. The
studied segment is approximately 2,800 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed. There are no
homes or businesses fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential. The
intersection of Hillside Drive and Canyon Hills Road is signalized. There are several one-way
stop controlled intersections along this segment. There are bike lanes along this segment.
Sidewalks exist along the entire segment. Existing posted speed limit is 40 mph.
For this study, Hillside Drive separated into two segments:
• Canyon Hills Road to Canyon Rim Drive
• Canyon Rim Drive to private gate
Between Canyon Hills Road and Canyon Rim Drive, Hillside Drive carries approximately 2,860
vehicles per day while between Canyon Rim Drive and the private access gates, it carries
approximately 2,100 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21st,
2021. The 85th-percentile speed between Canyon Hills Road and Canyon Rim Drive was
measured at 41 mph. The 85th-percentile speed between Canyon Rim Drive and private gate
was measured at 45 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 41 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Canyon Hills
Road and Canyon Rim Drive. The 85th-percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45
mph between Canyon Rim Drive and the private gate. There were no unsafe speed-related
collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Canyon Hills Road
and Canyon Rim Drive. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Hillside Drive between Canyon Hills Road and Canyon Rim Drive be maintained
at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Hillside Drive Canyon Hills Road Canyon Rim Drive 40 41 38 34 34-43 85%0.00 1.48 40
Hillside Drive Canyon Rim Drive Private Gates 40 45 40 36 36-45 73%0.00 1.48 40
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The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Canyon Rim Drive
and private gate. However, this segment is surrounded with residential area and bike lanes exist
on both sides of the segment. In addition, Hillside Drive south of this segment has a posted
speed limit of 40 mph. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established
by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Hillside Drive between Canyon Rim Drive and
private gate be maintained at 40 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Joy Street (Riverside Drive to Machado Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Joy Street is a northwest-southeast two lane local street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 2,725 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are homes
driveways fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are mostly residential. Machado
Park and Machado Elementary Schools are located along this segment. The intersection of Joy
Street and Machado Street is an all-way stop controlled T-intersection, while the intersection of
Joy Street and Riverside Drive is one-way stop controlled on Joy Street. There is one one-way
stop controlled intersection within the segment at Quail Drive. There are no bike lanes along this
segment. Sidewalks exist along the entire segment except for some gaps at undeveloped areas.
Existing posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Riverside Drive and Machado Street, Joy Street carries approximately 3,035 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
between Riverside Drive and Machado Street was measured at 33 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Riverside Drive
and Machado Street. There were three unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 2.62 between Riverside Drive and
Machado Street which is higher than the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph between Riverside Drive and
Machado Street. However, this area is qualified as residential district as there are more than 13
residential units fronting the segment on one side of the street in less than a quarter mile
distance. There were three unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years resulting in
an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 2.62 which is higher than the state average. In
addition, Machado Elementary School and Park are located along this segment. Based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Joy Street between
Riverside Drive and Machado Street be reduced to 25 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Joy Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 30 33 30 27 25-34 83%2.62 1.48 25
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Lake Street (Lakeshore Drive to Walker Canyon Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Lake Street is a north-south four-lane major street with raised median between Lakeshore Drive
and Mountain Street. It is a two-lane street with centerline striping between Mountain Street and
Walker Canyon Road. The studied segment is approximately 14,530 feet long. No on-street
parking is allowed. There are no homes or businesses fronting the segment. The surrounding
land uses are residential with many vacant lots. Alberhill Ranch Community Park is located
along this segment south of Nichols Road. There are signalized T-intersections at Lakeshore
Drive and Alberhill Ranch Road. There are also signalized intersections at Mountain Street and
Nichols Street. The intersection of Lake Street and Orange Grove Way is one-way stop
controlled on Orange Grove Way. Lake Street and Walker Canyon Road is a one-way stop
controlled intersection on Walker Canyon Road. There are bike lanes and sidewalks between
Lakeshore Drive and Mountain Street, but none between Mountain Street and Walker Canyon
Road. The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph between Lakeshore Drive and Mountain Street
and 50 mph between Mountain Street and Walker Canyon Road.
For this study, Lake Street separated into three segments:
• Lakeshore Drive to Mountain Street
• Mountain Street to Nichols Road
• Nichols Road to Walker Canyon Road
Between Lakeshore Drive and Mountain Street, Lake Street carries approximately 21,320
vehicles per day, while between Mountain Street and Nichols Road, it carries approximately
24,730 vehicles per day. Between Nichols Road and Walker Canyon Road, Lake Street carries
approximately 18,090 vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on August 26,
2021. The 85th-percentile speed between Lakeshore Drive and Mountain Street was measured
at 49 mph. The 85th-percentile speed between Mountain Street and Nichols Road was
measured at 52 mph. The 85th-percentile speed between Nichols Road and Walker Canyon
Road was measured at 54 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Lakeshore
Drive and Mountain Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 52 mph indicates a speed limit of 50
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Lake Street Lakeshore Drive Mountain Street 45 49 44 41 40-49 80%0.00 1.20 45
Lake Street Mountain Street Nichols Road 50 52 49 44 45-54 81%0.00 1.48 50
Lake Street Nichols Road Walker Canyon
Road 50 54 51 47 46-55 79%0.21 1.48 50
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mph between Mountain Street and Nichols Road. The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph
indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Nichols Road and Walker Canyon Road. There were
four unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years resulting in an accident rate of
0.21 per million vehicle miles between Nichols Road and Walker Canyon Road, which is below
the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph from Lakeshore Drive to
Mountain Street. However, Terra Cotta Middle School is located southwest of Lakeshore Drive
and Lake Street intersection and there are bike lanes along this segment of Lake Street. In
addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 40 mph and 49 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Lake Street between Lakeshore Drive and Mountain Street be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph from Mountain Street to
Nichols Road. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit
on Lake Street between Mountain Street and Nichols Road be maintained at 50 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph from Nichols Road to Walker
Canyon Road. However, it is a narrow segment with no sidewalks which leads to the Walker
Canyon Trailhead. In addition, Lake Street south of this segment has a posted speed limit of 50
mph. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has
the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed
85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Lake Street between Nichols Road and Walker Canyon Road be
maintained at 50 mph.
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◼ Lakeshore Drive (Grand Avenue to Diamond Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Lakeshore Drive is a northwest-southeast major street. It is a four-lane divided street with
striped median between Grand Avenue and Terra Cotta Road, a two-lane street with portions
each of centerline striping, striped median, and two-way left-turn median lane between Terra
Cotta Road Diamond Drive, except between Poe Street and Main Street, where it is a one-way
street. The studied segments total approximately 37,000 feet long. Parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are residential and commercial with many vacant lots along the segment.
There are some residential and business driveways fronting this segment.
The intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Grand Avenue is a signalized T-intersection. There are
also signalized intersections at Machado Street, Riverside Drive, Chaney Street, and Diamond
Drive. There are many streets intersecting Lakeshore Drive at either side street or all-way stop
controlled intersections. There are bike lanes between Grand Avenue and Jernigan Street on
both sides of the segment. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with big gaps at
undeveloped or unimproved areas.
The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph between Grand Avenue and Machado Street.
Between Machado Street and Graham Avenue, the existing posted speed limit is 40 mph. There
are 30 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment between Graham Avenue and Main
Street while the existing posted speed limit between Main Street and Diamond Drive is 45 mph.
For this study, Lakeshore Drive is separated into ten segments:
• Grand Avenue to Terra Cotta Road
• Terra Cotta Road to Machado Street
• Machado street to Riverside Drive
• Riverside Drive to Cowell Street
• Cowell Street to Chaney Street
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Lakeshore Drive Grand Avenue Terra Cotta Road 45 49 44 41 40-49 83%0.00 1.20 45
Lakeshore Drive Terra Cotta Road Machado Street 45 50 45 41 41-50 81%0.09 1.48 45
Lakeshore Drive Machado Street Riverside Drive 40 44 40 37 35-44 82%0.31 1.48 40
Lakeshore Drive Riverside Drive Cowell Street 40 46 42 37 37-46 81%0.00 1.48 40
Lakeshore Drive Cowell Street Chaney Street 40 48 44 41 41-50 78%0.70 1.48 45
Lakeshore Drive Chaney Street Graham Avenue 40 43 38 34 34-43 77%0.00 1.48 40
Lakeshore Drive Graham Avenue Poe Street 30 42 36 28 30-39 56%0.00 1.48 35
Lakeshore Drive Poe Street Main Street 30 34 31 27 25-34 81%3.85 1.48 30
Lakeshore Drive Main Street Lucerne Street 45 52 47 43 43-52 73%0.00 1.48 45
Lakeshore Drive Lucerne Street Diamond Drive 45 51 47 43 41-50 79%0.00 1.48 45
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• Chaney Street to Graham Avenue
• Graham Avenue to Poe Street
• Poe Street to Main Street
• Main Street to Lucerne Street
• Lucerne Street to Diamond Drive
Daily, Lakeshore Drive carries approximately 9,750 vehicles between Grand Avenue and Terra
Cotta Road, approximately 13,120 vehicles between Terra Cotta Road and Machado Street,
approximately 17,460 vehicles Between Machado Street and Riverside Drive, approximately
12,200 vehicles Between Riverside Drive and Chaney Street, approximately 11,085 vehicles
between Chaney Street and Graham Avenue, approximately 1,380 vehicles between Graham
Avenue and Main Street, it carries approximately 11,950 vehicles between Main Street and
Lucerne Street, and approximately 12,240 vehicles between Lucerne Street and Diamond Drive
The speed surveys were conducted on August 26, 2021, and January 19, 2022. The 85th-
percentile speed limit was measured at 49 mph, 50 mph, 44 mph, 46 mph, 49 mph, 43 mph, 42
mph, 34 mph, 52 mph, and 51 mph in order from Grand Avenue to Diamond Drive at the above-
ten segments.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Grand Avenue
and Terra Cotta Road. The 85th-percentile speed of 50 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph
between Terra Cotta Road and Machado Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 44 mph indicates
a speed limit of 45 mph between Machado Street and Riverside Drive. The 85th-percentile
speed of 46 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Riverside Drive and Cowell Street.
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Cowell Street
and Chaney Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph
between Chaney Street and Graham Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 42 mph indicates a
speed limit of 40 mph between Graham Avenue and Poe Street. The 85th-percentile speed of
34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Poe Street and Main Street. The 85th-
percentile speed of 52 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Main Street and Lucerne
Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 51 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Lucerne
Street and Diamond Drive.
During the past two years, there was one unsafe speed related collision resulting in an accident
rate of 0.09 per million vehicle miles between Terra Cotta Road and Machado Street, two
unsafe speed related collisions resulting in an accident rate of 0.31 between Machado Street
and Riverside Drive, and two unsafe speed related collisions resulting in an accident rate of
0.70 between Cowell Street and Chaney Street, all of which are below the state average, There
was also one unsafe speed related collisions during the past two years resulting in an accident
rate of 3.85 per million vehicle miles between Poe Street and Main Street ,which is higher than
the state average.
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Grand Avenue and
Terra Cotta Road. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 40 mph and 49 mph.
This segment is surrounded by residential area and there are bike lanes on both sides of the
street. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has
the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed
85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between Grand Avenue and Terra Cotta Road be
maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Terra Cotta Road and
Machado Street. However, this segment is surrounded by residential units and there are several
residential streets intersecting this segment on the east side. Bike lanes exist on both sides of
this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between Terra Cotta Road and
Machado Street be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Machado Street and
Riverside Drive. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 35 mph and 44 mph. In
addition, there are shopping areas with driveways on this segment, as well as residential streets
at one-way strop controlled intersections. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between
Machado Street and Riverside Drive be maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Riverside Drive and
Cowell Street. However, it is a narrow roadway without any bike or pedestrian facilities. In
addition, there are business driveways fronting this segment. Based on the segment properties
and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit
at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based
on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive
between Riverside Drive and Cowell Street be maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Cowell Street and
Chaney Street. However, there are no bike or pedestrian facilities along this segment. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Lakeshore Drive between Cowell Street and Chaney Street be at 45 mph.
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The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Chaney Street and
Graham Avenue. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 34 mph and 43 mph.
There are no sidewalks or bike lanes along this segment. There are some residential units and
businesses fronting this segment as well. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between Chaney
Street and Graham Avenue be maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Graham Avenue and
Poe Street. However, there are diagonal on-street parking on this segment of Lakeshore Drive
between Lowell Street and Poe Street. In addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between
30 mph and 39 mph. There are sidewalk gaps with properties fronting this segment. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Lakeshore Drive between Graham Avenue and Poe Street be at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph between Poe Street and Main
Street. However, this segment of Lakeshore Drive had one unsafe speed related collision during
the past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 3.85 which is higher
than the state average. In addition, Swick and Matich Park is located along this segment and no
sidewalks exist along the entire segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance
with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the
limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between Poe
Street and Main Street be maintained at 30 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Main Street and
Lucerne Street. However, there are no bicycle or pedestrian facilities and there are multiple
intersecting driveways and fronting properties. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive
between Main Street and Lucerne Street be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Lucerne Street and
Diamond Drive. However, there are multiple residential streets intersecting this segment and the
existing posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive north of this segment is at 45 mph. There are no
bicycle or pedestrian facilities along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lakeshore Drive
between Lucerne Street and Diamond Drive be maintained at 45 mph.
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◼ Limited Street (Lakeshore Drive to Main Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Limited Street is an east-west two-lane undivided collector street. The studied segment is
approximately 2,630 feet long. On-street parking is allowed on the north side of the street.
Several homes and the sheriff’s department front the street. The surrounding land uses are
mostly residential with some recreation and government. The roadway is on flat terrain. The
intersection of Limited Street and Lakeshore Drive is two-way stop controlled while the
intersection of Limited Street and Main Street is one-way stop controlled. There are five other
local intersecting streets that are either one-way stop controlled or all-way stop controlled along
the segment. There is a bike trail on the south side of the street. There are some sidewalks
along the segment with gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas. There are 30 mph speed
limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Lakeshore Drive and Main Street, Limited Street carries approximately 2,650 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 39 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Lakeshore
Drive and Main Street. There was no unsafe speed-related collision during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
Swick and Matich Park is located along this segment and several homes front this segment.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Limited Street between Lakeshore Drive and Main Street be at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Limited Street Lakeshore Drive Main Street 30 39 34 29 30-39 72%0.00 1.48 35
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◼ Lincoln Street (Riverside Drive to northern terminus)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Lincoln Street is a northwest-southeast collector street with two lanes between Riverside Drive
and Machado Street, and four lanes with striped or raised median between Machado Street and
its northern terminus. The studied segment is approximately 4,225 feet long. On-street parking
is allowed at some areas of the segment. Some houses front the segment. Rice Canyon
Elementary School, Oak Tree Park, and Lincoln Street Park are along this segment.
Surrounding land uses are residential and open space parks. The intersection of Lincoln Street
and Riverside is signalized, while Lincoln Street intersects Dale Court at the northern end of the
segment at a one-way stop controlled intersection. There are several signalized and stop
controlled intersections along this segment. There are bike lanes at some areas of the segment.
Sidewalks exist at most areas of the segment except for some gaps at undeveloped or
unimproved areas. Existing posted speed limit is 35 mph between Riverside Drive and Machado
Street. There are 40 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment between Machado
Street and northern terminus.
For this study, Lincoln Street is separated into three segments:
• Riverside Drive to Machado Street
• Machado Street to Grand Avenue
• Grand Avenue to the northern terminus
Between Riverside Drive and Machado Street, Lincoln Street carries approximately 7,290
vehicles per day, while it carries approximately 8,190 vehicles per day between Machado Street
to Grand Avenue. Between Grand Avenue and northern terminus, it carries approximately 1,710
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021, and January 19, 2022.
The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 40 mph between Riverside Drive and Machado
Street. The 85th-percentile speed between Machado Street and Grand Avenue was measured
at 43 mph. The 85th-percentile speed between Grand Avenue and northern terminus was
measured at 46 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Lincoln Street Riverside Drive Machado Street 35 40 35 31 32-41 76%0.37 1.48 35
Lincoln Street Machado Street Grand Avenue 40 43 39 33 34-43 71%0.00 1.24 40
Lincoln Street Grand Avenue Northern Terminus 40 46 42 36 38-47 71%0.00 1.20 40
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Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Riverside Drive
and Machado Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph
between Machado Street and Grand Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 46 mph indicates a
speed limit of 45 mph between Grand Avenue and northern terminus. There was one unsafe
speed related collision during the past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle
miles rate of 0.37 between Riverside Drive and Machado Street which is below the state
average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Riverside Drive and
Machado Street. However, there are on-street parking on both sides of the street. There are
sidewalk gaps along this segment and no bicycle facilities along the entire segment. In addition,
there are many residential driveways fronting this segment. Based on the segment properties
and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit
at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based
on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lincoln Street
between Riverside Drive and Machado Street be maintained at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Machado Street and
Grand Avenue. However, Lincoln Street Park is located along this segment. This segment is
surrounded by a residential area and there are several residential streets intersecting Lincoln
Street along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC
Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lincoln Street between Machado
Street and Grand Avenue be maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Grand Avenue and
northern terminus. However, Oak Tree Park is located along this segment of Lincoln Street and
there are many residential streets intersecting this segment. In addition, there are sidewalk gaps
along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Lincoln Street between Grand Avenue and
northern terminus be maintained at 40 mph.
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◼ Lost Road (Canyon Hills Road to South City Limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Lost Road is a north-south two-lane curvilinear collector street with a two-way left-turn median
lane. The studied segment is approximately 2,300 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Canyon Lake Middle School, Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School, and the Cottonwood
Canyon Hills HOA Center is located along this segment. Surrounding land uses are mostly
residential with schools and open space parks. There are no residential units fronting this
segment. Intersection of Lost Road and Canyon Hills Road and intersection of Lost Road and
Cedar Hill are signalized. There are three other streets intersecting Lost Road at one-way stop
controlled intersections. There are bike lanes and sidewalks along the entire segment. There
are 40 mph speed limit signs within the study segment.
Between Canyon Hills Road and South City Limit, Lost Road carries approximately 2,620
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 23, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 41 mph between Canyon Hills Road and South City Limit.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 41 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Canyon Hills
Road and South City Limit. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Canyon Hills Road
and South City Limit. However, Canyon Lake Middle School and Cottonwood Canyon
Elementary School are located south of this segment. This segment is surrounded by residential
area. And there are bike lanes along both sides of this street. Based on the segment properties
and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit
at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based
on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Lost Road
between Canyon Hills Road and South City Limit be reduced to 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Lost Road Canyon Hills Road South City Limit 40 41 35 31 32-41 70%0.00 1.48 35
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◼ Machado Street (Lakeshore Drive to Alvarado Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Machado Street is a northeast-southwest two lane collector street with portions each of
centerline striping and a two-way left-turn median lane. The studied segment is approximately
6,600 feet long. On-street parking is allowed at some areas of the segment. Surrounding land
uses are mostly residential. There are several residential streets intersecting Machado Street.
Machado Street and Lakeshore Drive is a signalized intersection, while Machado Street and
Alvarado Street is a side street stop controlled intersection. There are several stop controlled or
signalized intersections within this segment. Bike lanes and sharrows exist along the segment.
Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment except for some gaps at undeveloped or
unimproved areas. There are 40 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment between
Lakeshore Drive and Alvarado Street.
For this study, Machado Street is separated into two segments:
• Lakeshore Drive to Lincoln Street
• Lincoln Street to Alvarado Street
Between Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Street, Machado Street carries approximately 7,470
vehicles per day, while between Lincoln Street and Alvarado Street, it carries approximately
6,850 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 43 mph between Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Street. The
85th-percentile speed between Lincoln Street and Alvarado Street was measured at 47 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Lakeshore
Drive and Lincoln Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph
between Lincoln Street and Alvarado Street. There were no unsafe speed related collisions
during the past two year.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Machado Street Lakeshore Drive Lincoln Street 40 43 39 36 35-44 86%0.00 1.48 40
Machado Street Lincoln Street Alvarado Street 40 47 42 37 39-48 69%0.00 1.48 40
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Lakeshore Drive and
Lincoln Street. However, Machado Park is located along this segment. There are several
residential streets intersecting Machado Street and there are sidewalk gaps along this segment.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Machado Street between Lakeshore Drive and Lincoln Street be
maintained at 40 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Lincoln Street and
Alvarado Street. However, there are many residential driveways fronting this segment and
several residential streets intersect Machado Street along this segment. There are also sidewalk
gaps along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC
Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Machado Street between Lincoln
Street and Alvarado Street be maintained at 40 mph.
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◼ Main Street (Camino Del Norte to Lakeshore Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Main Street is a north-south two-lane collector street with portions each of centerline striping
and a two-way left-turn median lane. The studied segment is approximately 5,945 feet long. On-
street parking is allowed between Heald Avenue and Sulphur Street on both sides of the street.
The surrounding land uses are mostly residential and commercial, and several homes and
businesses front the street. The roadway is on flat terrain. The intersections at Camino Del
Norte and Lakeshore Drive are all-way stop controlled, with other local intersections that are
one way stop controlled or all way stop controlled along the segment. The I-15 ramp
intersections are located on Main Street near Camino Del Norte. There are bike sharrows
marking at some areas of the segment. There are sidewalks on both sides of the segment with
gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas. There are 35 mph speed limit signs within the
roadway segment between Camino Del Norte and Heald Avenue, while the existing posted
speed limit is 25 mph between Heald Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.
For this study, Main Street is separated into two segments:
• Camino Del Norte to Heald Avenue
• Healed Avenue to Lakeshore Drive
Between Camino Del Norte and Heald Avenue, Main Street carries approximately 12,230
vehicles per day. Between Heald Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, it carries approximately 8,580
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 38 mph between Camino Del Norte and Heald Avenue. The
85th-percentile speed was measured at 36 mph between Heald Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Camino Del
Norte and Heald Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35
mph between Heald Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. There were two unsafe speed related
collisions during the past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.33
between Camino Del Norte and Heald Avenue which is below the state average.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Main Street Camino Del Norte Heald Avenue 35 38 35 31 29-38 87%0.33 1.48 35
Main Street Heald Avenue Lakeshore Drive 25 36 32 29 28-37 87%0.00 1.48 25
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Camino Del Norte and
Heald Avenue. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 29 mph and 38 mph.
There are multiple fronting properties and six intersecting streets with two all way stop controlled
intersections. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Main Street between Camino Del Norte and Heald
Avenue be maintained at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph between Heald Avenue and
Lakeshore Drive. However, City Park is located along this segment. There are bike sharrows
marking on this segment of Main Street. In addition, this segment is qualified as business district
as upon one side of street, for a distance of 600 feet, more than 50 percent of the properties
fronting the segment are occupied by buildings in use for business. Based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Main Street between Heald
Avenue and Lakeshore Drive be maintained at 25 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Malaga Road (Casino Drive to western terminus)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Malaga Road is an east-west collector street that has two lanes with centerline striping between
Casino Drive and Mission Trail, and four lanes with raised median between Mission Trail and its
western terminus.
The studied segment is approximately 3,775 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are mostly residential with some commercial and vacant lots. Lake
Elsinore Storm Stadium is located on the north side of the segment west of Diamond Drive. The
intersection of Malaga Road and Casino Drive is a 90-degree curve with a 20-mph advisory
speed. There are signalized intersections at Diamond Drive and Mission Trail. There are three
side-street stop controlled intersections along this segment. There are bike lanes between
Western Terminus and Mission Trail. Sidewalks exist at most areas of the segment with gaps at
unimproved areas. There are 35 mph speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
For this study, Malaga Road is separated into two segments:
• Casino Drive to Mission Trail
• Mission Trail to western terminus
Between Casino Drive and Mission Trail, Malaga Road carries approximately 4,020 vehicles per
day. Between Mission Trail and western terminus, it carries approximately 1,970 vehicles per
day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 38 mph between Casino Drive and Mission Trail. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 43 mph between Mission Trail and western terminus.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 38 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Casino Drive
and Mission Trail. The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph
between Mission Trail and western terminus. There were no unsafe speed related collisions
during the past two years.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Malaga Road Casino Drive Mission Trail 35 38 33 28 31-40 71%0.00 1.48 35
Malaga Road Mission Trail Western Terminus 35 43 36 31 31-40 61%0.00 1.20 40
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Casino Drive and
Mission Trail. However, there are three residential streets intersecting Malaga Road at this
segment and there are sidewalk gaps along this segment. Based on the segment properties and
in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Malaga Road between
Casino Drive and Mission Trail be maintained at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Mission Trail and
western terminus. However, the observed pace range is between 31 mph and 40 mph. There
are bike lanes on both sides of the street. Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium is also located along
this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Malaga Road between Mission Trail and western
terminus be at 40 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ McVicker Canyon Park Road (Grand Avenue to Spectra Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
McVicker Canyon Park Road is an east-west two-lane collector street with centerline striping.
The studied segment is approximately 6,600 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are mostly residential with vacant lots. McVicker Canyon Park is located
along this segment west of Grand Avenue. The intersection of McVicker Canyon Park Road and
Grand Avenue is signalized, while the intersection of McVicker Canyon Park Road and Spectra
Drive is one-way stop controlled intersection. There are several stop controlled intersections
along this segment. Bike lanes and sidewalks exist along the entire segment. There are 40 mph
speed limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between Grand Avenue and Spectra Drive, McVicker Canyon Park Road carries approximately
1,240 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on August 26, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 49 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Grand Avenue
and Spectra Drive. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Grand Avenue and
Spectra Drive. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 40 mph and 49 mph.
There are several residential streets intersecting this segment. McVicker Hiking Trail is also
located west of Sunswept Drive. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC
Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on McVicker Canyon Park Road
between Grand Avenue and Spectra Drive be at 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
McVickers Canyon
Park Road Grand Avenue Spectra Drive 40 49 43 38 40-49 66%0.00 1.48 45
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Minthorn Street (Collier Avenue to Chaney Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Minthorn Street is a northwest-southeast two-lane collector road with centerline striping. The
studied segment is 3,225 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. Surrounding land uses are
mostly industrial with vacant lots. Department of Public Social Services is also located on the
south side of this segment. The intersection of Minthorn Street and Chaney Street is one-way
stop controlled on Minthorn Street, while the intersection of Minthorn street and Collier Avenue
is two-way stop controlled intersection. There are no bikes lanes. Sidewalks exist at some areas
of the segment with big gaps as unimproved or undeveloped areas. Existing posted speed limit
is 40 mph between Collier Avenue and Chaney Street.
Between Collier Avenue and Chaney Street, Minthorn Street carries approximately 1,220
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 47 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Collier Avenue
and Chaney Street. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Collier Avenue and
Chaney Street. However, Minthorn Street is a narrow roadway with no sidewalks at most areas.
In addition, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 35 mph and 44 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Minthorn Street between Collier Avenue and Chaney Street be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Minthorn Street Collier Avenue Chaney Street 40 47 39 32 35-44 55%0.00 1.48 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Mission Trail (Diamond Drive to Corydon Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Mission Trail is a north-south four-lane major roadway with portions each of centerline striping
and a two-way left-turn median lane.
The studied segment is approximately 8,815 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed.
Surrounding land uses are mostly residential and commercial with some industrials and vacant
lots. Lake Elsinore Town Center is located on the east of this segment north of Malaga Road.
The intersection of Mission Trail and Diamond Drive and the intersection of Mission Trail and
Corydon Street are both signalized. There are several signalized and stop controlled
intersections along this segment. There are bike lanes. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the
segment with gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas. Existing posted speed limit is 45 mph
between Diamond Drive and Malaga Road. There are 50 mph speed limit signs within the
roadway segment between Malaga Road and Corydon Street.
For this study, Mission Trail separated into three segments:
• Diamond Drive to Malaga Road
• Malaga Road to Olive Street
• Olive Street to Corydon Street
Daily, Mission Trail carries approximately 16,920 vehicles between Diamond Drive and Malaga
Road, approximately 20,660 vehicles between Malaga Road and Olive Street, and
approximately 21,725 vehicles between Olive Street and Corydon Street. The speed survey
conducted on September 15 and September 16, 2021, measured the 85th-percentile speed at
43 mph between Diamond Drive and Malaga Road, at 49 mph between Malaga Road and Olive
Street, and at 53 mph between Olive Street and Corydon Street.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 43 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Diamond Drive
and Malaga Road. The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph
between Malaga Road and Olive Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 53 mph indicates a speed
limit of 55 mph between Olive Street and Corydon Street. There were no unsafe speed related
collisions during the past two years.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Mission Trail Diamond Drive Malaga Road 45 43 40 37 35-44 90%0.00 1.20 45
Mission Trail Malaga Road Olive Street 50 49 44 38 38-47 68%0.00 1.24 45
Mission Trail Olive Street Corydon Street 50 53 49 44 45-54 77%0.00 1.24 50
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Diamond Drive to
Malaga Road. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit
on Mission Trail between Diamond Drive and Malaga Road be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Malaga Road and
Olive Street. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 38 mph and 47 mph. There
are many residential properties fronting this segment. In addition, Mission Trail north of this
segment has an existing speed limit of 45 mph. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Mission Trail between
Malaga Road and Olive Street be reduced to 45 mph.
The results of the survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph between Olive Street and Corydon
Street. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 45 mph and 54 mph. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Mission Trail between Olive Street and Corydon Street be maintained at 50 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Nichols Road (Lake Street to I-15)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Nichols Road is a northwest-southeast two-lane roadway with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 9,350 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land
uses are vacant lots. The intersection of Nichols Road and Lake Street is signalized, while the
intersection of Nichols Road and I-15 SB off ramp is all-way stop controlled. Nichols Road
intersects Terra Cotta Road at a side-street stop controlled intersection on Terra Cotta Road.
There are no bike lanes or sidewalks along the segment. Existing posted speed limit is 50 mph.
For this study, Nichols Road is separated into two segments:
• Lake Street to Terra Cotta Road
• Terra Cotta Road to I-15
Daily, Nichols Road carries approximately 11,050 vehicles between Lake Street and Terra Cotta
Road and approximately 9,400 vehicles between Terra Cotta Road and I-15. The speed survey
conducted on August 31, 2021 measured the 85th-percentile speed at 54 mph between Lake
Street and Terra Cotta Roa and at 54 mph between Terra Cotta Road and I-15.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between Terra Cotta
Road and Lake Street. The 85th-percentile speed of 54 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph
between Terra Cotta Road and I-15. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the
past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph between Lake Street and Terra
Cotta Road. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 45 mph and 54 mph. Based
on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority
to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Nichols Road between Lake Street and Terra Cotta Road be maintained at 50 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Nichols Road Lake Street Terra Cotta Road 50 54 49 45 45-54 77%0.00 1.48 50
Nichols Road Terra Cotta Road I-15 50 54 48 42 43-52 62%0.00 1.48 50
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The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph between Terra Cotta Road and
I-15. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 43 mph and 52 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Nichols Road between Terra Cotta Road and I-15 be maintained at 50 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Orange Grove Way (Palm View Street to Lake Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Orange Grove Way is an east-west two-lane collector street with raised median. The studied
segment is approximately 850 feet long. On-street parking is allowed during certain times. There
are no homes or businesses fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential.
The intersections of Lake Street and Orange Grove Way and Palm View Street and Orange
Grove Way are one-way stop controlled while the intersection at Lemon Grove Way is two-way
stop controlled. There are no bike lanes along the segment. Sidewalks exist along both sides of
the segment. There are 30 mph speed limit signs at each end of the roadway segment.
Between Palm View Street and Lake Street, Orange Gove Way carries approximately 1,650
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 34 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Palm View
Street and Lake Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However, the
roadway is a residential collector street adjacent and leading directly into residential areas. The
street is a very short segment with T intersections at both ends. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Orange Grove Way between Palm View Street and Lake Street be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Orange Grove Way Palm View Street Lake Street 30 34 27 23 22-31 67%0.00 1.48 30
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Piedmont Drive (Canyon Hills Road to Verbena Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Piedmont Drive is a north-south two-lane collector street. The studied segment is approximately
2,165 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are no homes or businesses fronting the
segment. The surrounding land uses are residential. Canyon Hills Park and Canyon Hills
Community Pool are located along this segment. The intersection of Piedmont Drive and
Verbena Road is one-way stop controlled on Verbena Road, while the intersection of Piedmont
Drive and Canyon Hills Road in one-way stop controlled on Piedmont Drive. There are several
residential streets intersecting this segment. There are no bike lanes. Sidewalks exist along the
segment with gaps at undeveloped areas. There is no speed limit sign within the roadway
segment.
Between Canyon Hills Road and Verbena Road, Piedmont Drive carries approximately 1,215
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 23, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 36 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Canyon Hills
Road and Verbena Road. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However,
Canyon Hills Park and Community Hills Community Park are located along this segment south
of Canyon Hills Road. There are several residential streets intersecting this segment. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Piedmont Drive between Canyon Hills Road and Verbena Road be at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Piedmont Drive Canyon Hills Road Verbena Road N/P 36 32 27 27-36 76%0.00 1.48 30
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Pottery Street (Chaney Street to Lewis Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Pottery Street is an east-west two-lane collector street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 1,930 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are several
homes fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are residential and vacant lots. The
intersection of Pottery Street and Chaney Street is side-street stop controlled on Pottery Street,
while the intersection of Pottery Street and Lewis Street is side-street stop controlled on Lewis
Street. There are five other stop controlled intersections along this segment. There are no bike
lanes. Sidewalks exist as some areas with large gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas. The
existing posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Chaney Street and Lewis Street, Pottery Street carries approximately 1,210 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 39 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 39 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Chaney Street
and Lewis Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph in this segment. However,
there are several homes fronting this segment. Sidewalks are missing at most areas along this
segment. In addition, 10 mph pace range is between 30 mph and 39 mph. Based on the
segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Pottery Street between Chaney Street and Lewis Street be at 35 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Pottery Street Chaney Street Lewis Street 30 39 33 28 30-39 70%0.00 1.48 35
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Railroad Canyon Road (eastern City Limit to Grape Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Railroad Canyon Road is an east-west four- to six-lane major street with portions each of raised
median and centerline striping. The studied segment is approximately 13,335 feet long. On-
street parking is not allowed. Surrounding land uses are residential and commercial with many
vacant lots. The intersection of Railroad Canyon Road and Grape Street is signalized. There are
several signalized intersections along this segment. There are bike lanes between Tassel way
and the Eastern City Limit. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with gaps at
undeveloped or unimproved areas. Existing posted speed limit is 50 mph.
For this study, Railroad Canyon Road separated into two segments:
• Eastern city limit (ECL) to 1 mile west of ECL
• 1 mile west of ECL to Grape Street
Between ECL and 1 mile west of ECL, Railroad Canyon Road carries approximately 33,225
vehicles per day. Between 1 mile west of ECL and Grape Street, Railroad Canyon Road carries
approximately 40,165 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 21 and
September 23, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 55 mph between ECL and 1
mile west of ECL. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 56 mph between 1 mile west of
ECL and Grape Street.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 55 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between ECL and 1 mile
west of ECL. The 85th-percentile speed of 56 mph indicates a speed limit of 55 mph between 1
mile west of ECL and Grape Street. There were nine unsafe speed related collisions during the
past two years resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.19 between 1 mile west
of ECL and Grape Street which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph between ECL and 1 mile west
of ECL. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 45 mph and 54 mph. This
segment of Railroad Canyon Road is approaching a residential area and there are bike lanes on
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Railroad Canyon
Road
eastern City limit
(ECL)1 mile west of ECL 50 55 50 46 45-54 79%0.00 1.20 50
Railroad Canyon
Road 1 mile west of ECL Grape Street 50 56 50 45 46-55 68%0.19 1.20 50
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this segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the
City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Railroad Canyon Road between ECL and 1 mile
west of ECL be maintained at 50 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 55 mph between 1 mile west of ECL
and Grape Street. However, the observed 10 mph pace range is between 46 mph and 55 mph.
Railroad Canyon Road east of this segment has an existing posted speed limit of 50 mph.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Railroad Canyon Road between 1 mile west of ECL and Grape Street be
maintained at 50 mph.
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Riverside Street (SR-74 to Steele Valley Road)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Riverside Street is an east-west two- to four-lane major street with a two-way left-turn median
lane. The studied segment is approximately 3,730 feet long. On-street parking is allowed at
some areas of the segment. There is one business fronting the segment. The surrounding land
uses are primarily residential and vacant lots. The intersection of Riverside Street and SR-74 is
signalized while the intersection at Steele Valley Road and Riverside Street is all-way stop
controlled. There are several stop controlled intersections within the segment. There are no bike
lanes along the segment. Sidewalks exist along both sides of the segment with gaps at
undeveloped or unimproved areas. There are 40 mph speed limit signs within the roadway
segment.
Between SR-74 and Steele Valley Road, Riverside Street carries approximately 4,290 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 1, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 45 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between SR-74 and
Steele Valley Road. There was one unsafe speed related collision during the past two years
resulting in an accident per million vehicle miles rate of 0.45 between SR-74 and Steele Valley
Road which is below the state average.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. However, the
roadway currently acts as a collector street that ends just east of Steele Valley Road. The
roadway is also still under development in several areas which cause the lanes to shift and
curve. There are several residential streets intersecting Riverside Street. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Riverside Street between SR-74 and Steele Valley Road be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Riverside Street SR-74 Steele Valley Road 40 45 40 35 36-45 72%0.45 1.48 40
City of Lake Elsinore Speed Survey
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◼ Rosetta Canyon Drive (SR-74 to Sunsprite Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Rosetta Canyon Drive is a northwest-southeast four-lane major street with portions each of
raised median and two-way left-turn median lane. The studied segment is approximately 4,500
feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. The surrounding land uses are primarily residential.
Rosetta Canyon Sports Park is located along this segment south of Ardenwood Way. The
intersection of Rosetta Canyon Drive and SR-74 is signalized, while the intersection of Rosetta
Canyon Drive and Sunsprite Street is side-street stop controlled. There are several signalized or
stop controlled intersections within this segment. There are bike lanes along the segment.
Sidewalks exist along the entire segment on both sides of the street. There are 40 mph speed
limit signs within the roadway segment.
Between SR-74 and Sunsprite Street, Rosetta Canyon Drive carries approximately 3,880
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 1, 2021. The 85th-percentile
speed was measured at 45 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 45 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between SR-74 and
Sunsprite Street. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph in this segment. However, Earl
Warren Elementary School and Rosetta Canyon Sports Parks are located along this segment.
There are several residential streets intersecting this segment and bike lanes exist on both
sides of the street. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Rosetta Canyon Drive between SR-74 and
Sunsprite Street be maintained at 40 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Rosetta Canyon
Drive SR-74 Sunsprite Street 40 45 41 35 37-46 70%0.00 1.20 40
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◼ Spring Street (Collier Avenue to Lakeshore Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Spring Street is a north-south two-lane street with centerline striping. The studied segment is
approximately 4,825 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. The surrounding land uses are
primarily residential and commercial with vacant lots. There are several homes and businesses
fronting this segment. The intersection of Spring Street and Collier Avenue is two-way stop
controlled, while the intersection of Spring Street and Lakeshore Drive is one-way stop
controlled on Spring Street. There are several stop controlled streets intersecting this segment.
There are no bike lanes along this segment. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the segment with
gaps at undeveloped or unimproved areas. Spring Street has an existing posted speed limit of
30 mph between Collier Avenue and Sumner Avenue, while the existing posted speed limit is 25
mph between Sumner Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.
For this study, Spring Street separated into three segments:
• Collier Avenue to Sumner Avenue
• Sumner Avenue to Graham Avenue
• Graham Avenue to Lakeshore Drive
Between Collier Avenue and Sumner Avenue, Spring Street carries approximately 3,750
vehicles per day. Between Sumner Avenue and Graham Avenue, it carries approximately 5,880
vehicles per day. Between Graham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, Spring Avenue carries
approximately 2,485 vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 22,
2021. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 36 mph between Collier Avenue and Sumner
Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 32 mph between Sumner Avenue and
Graham Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 31 mph between Graham
Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Collier Avenue
and Sumner Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 32 mph indicates a speed limit of 30 mph
between Sumner Avenue and Graham Avenue. The 85th-percentile speed of 31 mph indicates
a speed limit of 30 mph between Graham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. There were no unsafe
speed related collisions during the past two years.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Spring Street Collier Avenue Sumner Avenue 30 36 32 28 27-36 81%0.00 1.48 30
Spring Street Sumner Avenue Graham Avenue 25 32 28 24 24-33 90%0.00 1.48 25
Spring Street Graham Avenue Lakeshore Drive 25 31 27 23 23-32 84%0.00 1.48 25
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph between Collier Avenue and
Sumner Avenue. However, there are many businesses fronting this segment. There are
sidewalk gaps along this segment and no bicycle infrastructure exist along the entire segment.
Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the
authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-
percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the
posted speed limit on Spring Street between Collier Avenue and Sumner Avenue be maintained
at 30 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 30 mph between Sumner Avenue and
Graham Avenue. However, it is a business district with closely spaced intersections. Based on
the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Spring Street between Sumner Avenue and Graham Avenue be maintained at 25 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 30 mph between Graham Avenue and
Lakeshore Drive. However, there are on-street parking along this segment with closely spaced
intersections. There are several properties fronting this segment. Based on the segment
properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the
speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed.
Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Spring Street between Graham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive be maintained at 25 mph.
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◼ Strickland Avenue (Chaney Street to Riverside Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Strickland Avenue is a northwest-southeast two-lane street with centerline striping. There are
low speed curves within this segment. The studied segment is approximately 6,115 feet long.
On-street parking is not allowed. The surrounding land uses are primarily residential with many
vacant lots. The intersection of Strickland Avenue and Chaney Street is side street stop
controlled T-intersection on Strickland Avenue. The intersection of Strickland Avenue and
Riverside Drive is side street stop controlled intersection on Strickland Avenue. There are
several stop controlled intersections along this segment. Bike lanes do not exist along the entire
segment. Sidewalks do not exist at most areas of the segment. The existing posted speed limit
is 30 mph.
Between Chaney Street and Riverside Drive, Strickland Avenue carries approximately 490
vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 36 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 36 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Chaney Street
and Riverside Drive. There were no unsafe speed related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However,
Strickland Avenue is a narrow roadway with low speed curves. Sidewalks do not exist along
most of the segment. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section
627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established
by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Strickland Avenue between Chaney Street and
Riverside Drive be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Strickland Avenue Chaney Street Riverside Drive 30 36 32 28 27-36 77%0.00 1.48 30
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◼ Summerhill Drive (Railroad Canyon Road to Ponte Russo)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Summerhill Drive is a north-south four-lane major street with portions each of raised and striped
median. The studied segment is approximately 11,200 feet long. On-street parking is not
allowed. The surrounding land uses are mostly residential with vacant lots. There are some
commercial properties fronting this segment north of Railroad Canyon Road. Tuscany Hills
Association Center and Tuscany Hills Elementary School and Park are located along this
segment. The intersection of Summerhill Drive and Ponte Russo is side-street stop controlled
intersection on Ponte Russo, while the intersection of Summerhill Drive and Railroad Canyon
Road is signalized. There are several stop controlled or signalized intersections within this
segment. Bike lanes do not exist along this segment. Sidewalks exist at most areas with gaps at
undeveloped or unimproved areas. The existing posted speed limit is 45 mph.
For this study, Summerhill Drive separated into three segments:
• Railroad Canyon Road to Corte Seriui
• Corte Seriui to La Strada
• La Strada to Ponte Russo
Between Railroad Canyon Road and Corte Seriui , Summerhill Drive carries approximately
9,385 vehicles per day. Between Corte Seriui and Ponte Russo, it carries approximately 5,410
vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 15, 2021, and January 19
2022. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 47 mph between Railroad Canyon Road and
Corte Seriui. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 49 mph between Corte Seriui and La
Strada. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 40 mph between La Strada and Ponte
Russo.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 47 mph indicates a speed limit of 45 mph between Railroad
Canyon Road and Corte Seriui. The 85th-percentile speed of 49 mph indicates a speed limit of
50 mph between Corte Seriui and La Strada. The 85th-percentile speed of 40 mph indicates a
speed limit of 40 mph between La Strada and Ponte Russo. There was one unsafe speed
related collision during the past two years resulting in a crash rate of 0.23 between Corte Seriui
and La Strada which is below the state average
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Summerhill Drive Railroad Canyon
Road Corte Seriui 45 47 43 39 39-48 77%0.58 1.20 45
Summerhill Drive Corte Seriui La Strada 45 49 44 38 38-47 63%0.29 1.20 45
Summerhill Drive La Strada Ponte Russo 45 40 35 28 31-40 62%0.00 1.20 40
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Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 45 mph between Railroad Canyon
Road and Corte Seriui. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Summerhill Drive between Railroad Canyon Road and Corte Seriui be
maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph between Corte Seriui and La
Strada. However, the observed pace range is between 38 mph and 47 mph. Tuscany Hills
Association Center is located along this segment. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Summerhill Drive
between La Strada and Ponte Russo be maintained at 45 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between La Strada and Ponte
Russo. Based on the observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on
Summerhill Drive between La Strada and Ponte Russo be reduced to 40 mph.
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◼ Summerly Place (Village Parkway to Summerly Place Loop)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Summerly Place is a northwest-southeast two-lane curvilinear collector street with raised
median. The studied segment is approximately 3,700 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed.
There are no homes or businesses fronting the segment. The surrounding land uses are
residential. The intersection of Summerly Place and Village Parkway is one-way stop controlled
as well as the intersection at Summerly Place and Summerly Place Loop. There are several
intersections within the segment that are stop controlled or signalized. Bike lanes exist along
both sides of the roadway segment. Sidewalks also exist along both sides of the segment. The
existing posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Village Parkway and Summerly Place Loop, Summerly Place carries approximately
1,640 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 16, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 34 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 34 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Village
Parkway and Summerly Place Loop. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the
past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However,
there are three intersections along the curvilinear roadway segment which may encounter sight
distance issues. The heavily landscaped medians and sidewalk areas can also block visibility
for drivers. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City
has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Summerly Place between Village Parkway and
Summerly Place Loop be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Summerly Place Village Parkway Summerly Place
Loop 30 34 30 26 26-35 80%0.00 1.48 30
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◼ Sumner Avenue (Main Street to Chaney Street)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Sumner Avenue is an east-west two lane collector street with portions of centerline striping. The
studied segment is approximately 5,885 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are
several properties fronting this segment. Surrounding land uses are mostly residential. The
intersection of Sumner Avenue and Chaney Street and Sumner Avenue and Main Street are all-
way stop controlled intersections. There are several stop controlled intersections along the
segment. Bike lanes do not exist along the segment. Sidewalks exist at some areas of the
segment with gaps at unimproved areas. The existing posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Main Street and Chaney Street, Sumner Avenue carries approximately 1,910 vehicles
per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 14, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed
was measured at 37 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 37 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Main Street
and Chaney Street. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However,
there are several residential streets intersecting this segment. There are several residential
driveways fronting this segment a well. Elsinore Elementary School is also located along this
segment between Langstaff Street and Lindsey Street. Based on the segment properties and in
accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5
mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the
observed conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Sumner Avenue between
Main Street and Chaney Street be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Sumner Avenue Main Street Chaney Street 30 37 32 27 27-36 72%0.00 1.48 30
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◼ Temescal Canyon Road (Lake Street to northern city limit)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Temescal Canyon Road is an east-west two lane curvilinear urban arterial with centerline
striping. The studied segment is approximately 2,020 feet long. No on-street parking is allowed.
The surrounding land uses are vacant lots. The intersection of Temescal Canyon Road and
Lake Street is signalized. No bike lanes or sidewalks exist along the roadway segment. The
existing posted speed limit is 50 mph.
Between Lake Street and the northern city limits, Temescal Canyon Road carries approximately
6,275 vehicles per day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-
percentile speed was measured at 48 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 48 mph indicates a speed limit of 50 mph between Lake Street
and the northern city limits. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two
years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 50 mph in this segment. However, it is
a curvilinear roadway with a narrow bridge. In addition, the 10 mph pace range is between 38
mph and 47 mph. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627,
the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the
observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions, it is
recommended that the posted speed limit on Temescal Canyon Road between Lake Street and
the northern city limit be reduced to 45 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Temescal Canyon
Road Lake Street North City Limit 50 48 43 38 38-47 70%0.00 1.48 45
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◼ Via Scenica (Bella Vista to Summerhill Drive)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Via Scenica is a north-south two-lane undivided collector street. The studied segment is
approximately 2,135 feet long. On-street parking is allowed. There are no homes or businesses
fronting the segment. Tuscany Hills Association is located along this segment. The surrounding
land uses are residential. The intersection of Via Scenica and Bella Vista is one-way stop
controlled while the intersection of Via Scenica and Summerhill Drive is signalized. There are
four intersections within the segment that are one or two-way stop controlled. No bike lanes
exist along the roadway segment. Sidewalks exist along both sides of the roadway. The existing
posted speed limit is 30 mph.
Between Bella Vista and Summerhill Drive, Via Scenica carries approximately 780 vehicles per
day. The speed survey was conducted on September 15, 2021. The 85th-percentile speed was
measured at 37 mph.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 37 mph indicates a speed limit of 35 mph between Bella Vista and
Summerhill Drive. There were no unsafe speed-related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 35 mph in this segment. However,
there is a vertical roadway curve that can cause sight distance issues for drivers on Via Scenica
and drivers on intersecting roadways. Based on the segment properties and in accordance with
CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit
established by the observed 85th-percentile speed. Therefore, based on the observed
conditions, it is recommended that the posted speed limit on Via Scenica between Bella Vista
and Summerhill Drive be maintained at 30 mph.
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Via Scenica Bella Vista Summerhill Drive 30 37 30 25 24-33 70%0.00 1.48 30
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◼ Village Parkway (Diamond Drive to Village Parkway Loop)
Speed Survey Summary of Findings
Conditions
Village Parkway is a curvilinear two-lane collector street with centerline striping. The studied
segment is approximately 6,600 feet long. On-street parking is not allowed. The surrounding
land uses are residential. Sunset Park and Sunrise Park are located along this segment. The
intersection of Village Parkway and Diamond Drive is signalized, while the intersection of Village
Parkway and Village Parkway Loop is one-way stop controlled on Village Parkway. There are
several stop controlled intersections along this segment. Bike lanes and sidewalks exist along
the entire segment on both sides of the street. There is no existing posted speed limit within this
segment.
For this study, Village Parkway separated into two segments:
• Diamond Drive to Summerly Place Loop
• Summerly Place Loop to Village Parkway Loop
Between Diamond Drive and Summerly Place Loop, Village Parkway carries approximately
1,215 vehicles per day. Between Summerly Place Loop and Village Parkway Loop, it carries
approximately 540 vehicles per day. The speed surveys were conducted on September 16th,
2021. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 41 mph between Diamond Drive and
Summerly Place Loop. The 85th-percentile speed was measured at 29 mph between Summerly
Place Loop and Village Parkway Loop.
Comments
The 85th-percentile speed of 41 mph indicates a speed limit of 40 mph between Diamond Drive
and Summerly Place Loop. The 85th-percentile speed of 29 mph indicates a speed limit of 30
mph between Summerly Place Loop and Village Parkway Loop. There were no unsafe speed
related collisions during the past two years.
Recommendations
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 40 mph between Diamond Drive and
Summerly Place Loop. However, it is a curvilinear roadway. There are few intersections which
may encounter sight distance issues along this segment. Bike lanes also exist along both sides
of the street and there are several residential streets intersecting this segment. Based on the
Street From To Existing
Speed Limit
85th %ile
Speed
Median
Speed
15th %ile
Speed
10mph Pace
Range
% in Pace
Range
Accidents
per Million
Vehicle Miles
Statewide
Collision
Rate
Recom
Speed Limit
Village Parkway Diamond Drive Summerly Place
Loop N/P 41 35 28 32-41 64%0.00 1.48 35
Village Parkway Summerly Place
Loop
Village Parkway
Loop N/P 29 26 23 23-32 85%0.00 1.48 30
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segment properties and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to
establish the speed limit at 5 mph below the limit established by the observed 85th-percentile
speed. Therefore, based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted speed
limit on Village Parkway between Diamond Drive and Summerly Place Loop be at 35 mph.
The results of the speed survey indicate a speed limit of 30 mph between Summerly Place Loop
and Village Parkway Loop. Based on the observed conditions it is recommended that the posted
speed limit on Village Parkway between Summerly Place Loop and Village Parkway Loop be at
30 mph.
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