HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - HWY 126 SAFETY BARRIERS (2)AGENDA REPORT
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Item to be presented by:
Anthony J. Nisich Afvk
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: November 22, 1994
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 126 SAFETY BARRIERS
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
BACKGROUND
Mr. Roger Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fillmore, requested (copy of letter is
attached) to be placed on the City Council's agenda for a presentation. The presentation will
be about the safety issue on Highway 126 and a serious need for a center safety barrier. In
addition, Mr. Campbell will seek the Council's support on demand to Caltrans to install the
safety barrier on Highway 126, outside the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the presentation and direct staff to take appropriate actions.
ATTACHMENT
Mr. Roger Campbell's letter
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CITY OF FILLMORE
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FILLMORE. CALIFORNIA 43015
(805( 524-3)01
October 21, 1994
Subject: HWY 126 SAFETY BARRIERS
REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM
126 is in serious need of a center safety barrier. I
tall the safety barrier and is seeking support
from other Cities and the County.
There have been 29 deaths on Hwy 126 since 1989, these deaths
could have been prevented with safety barriers. With each
accident there are also other victims who have been seriously
injured. The victims of Hwy 126 are not limited to the City of
Fillmore or Santa Paula. All residents of Ventura County and
Santa Clarita are at risk when we drive this dangerous road.
The safety barriers must be installed in all existing 4 lane
sections of Hwy 126 and must be included in all future widening
projects. The barriers should start a Booaey Road east of Santa
Paula, stop within the City limits of Fillmore and be continued
to Hwy 5 at Santa Clarita. within the City limits of Fillmore
the speed limit should be dropped to 35MPH, this drop is
warranted because of the great numbers of accidents in this area.
The safety barriers should have openings at cross roads and farm
roads that serve homes.
Please call me at (805) 524-3683 and let me know the day and time
of the meeting.
Very Truly Yours;
CITY OF FILLMORE
Roger Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem
cc: Ventura County City Managers
County of Ventura, Richard Wittenberg
City of Santa Clarita, George Caravalho
Roy Payne, Fillmore City Manager
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