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Home My WebLink About1994-02-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - INSTALLATION STOP CONTROLS (2)AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: February 22, 1994 City Manager Approval esented Y. Item to be pr PAnthony J. Nlsicw�6e� SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF STOP CONTROLS AT: WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE AND NEARBROOK STREET Resolution No. 94-10 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND In response to a citizen's request, City staff conducted a traffic study at the Intersection of Walnut Springs Avenue and Nearbrook Street (see Exhibit "A" in the Traffic Engineering Study). The subject intersection is an uncontrolled four-way intersection at the present time. A traffic engineering study was conducted to determine the need for stop controls (two-way and four-way) at the subject intersections. The subject Intersection did not meet the standard warrants for multi -way stop control. However, based on the results of the study, Installation of a two-way stop control would be beneficial for the motorists using the subject intersection for the following reasons: Presently, the subject four-way intersection is uncontrolled. The proposed two-way stop control will be consistent with other similar four-way intersections in this neighborhood. The proposed stop controls will establish a positive right-of-way control forthe drivers entering the subject intersection. A copy of the traffic engineering study Is attached. The estimated cost for installation of the required signs and pavement legend is approximately $300. Funds are available in Account No. 02-5402-227 for this purpose. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt Resolution No. 94-10, authorizing a two-way stop control to be installed at the following Intersection (see Exhibit "B" In the Traffic Engineering Study): Walnut Springs Avenue and Nearbrook Street. (Traffic on Nearbrook Street to be required to stop for traffic on Walnut Springs Avenue) 2. Direct staff to have the appropriate signs and pavement legends installed to effect these stop controls. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 94-10 Traffic Engineering Study AY:dIs Mop& J �--A-p -9 v counci�"-lUy — �'. �, � �x; Jo— CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Anthony J. Nisich, City Engine FROM: Bahman Janke, City Engineer DATE: January 6, 1994 SUBJECT: WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE AND NEARBROOK STREET - STOP CONTROL BACKGROUND In response to a citizen's request, Traffic Engineering staff conducted a traffic study at the above referenced Intersection for the possible installation of a stop control (see Exhibit "A"). RECOMMENDATION Based upon the results of the study, Installation of a two-way stop control is recommended at the subject intersection (see Exhibit "B"). Traffic on Nearbrook Street is required to stop before entering Walnut Springs Avenue. Walnut Springs Avenue is a north/south residential street, and Nearbrook Street is an east/west residential street. Both roadways are 36 feet wide with curb and sidewalk on each side. Both streets have one travel lane In each direction, and on -street parking is permitted. The prima facie speed limit on these streets is 25 mph (no speed limit sign Is posted). Both streets are cul-de-sac streets. Walnut Springs Avenue terminates approximately 400 feet south of the Intersection, and Nearbrook Street terminates approximately 350 feet west of the Intersection. Walnut Springs Avenue and Nearbrook Street form a four-way Intersection In the residential area. Currently, the Intersection is uncontrolled. Accident records were reviewed from January 1991 to November 1993. No accidents have been reported at the intersection during the reviewed period. A review of our files showed that there have been no previous complaints or concerns from any area residents regarding traffic control or traffic safety at the Intersection. In this study, Installation of atwo-way and four-way stop control at the Intersection was considered. Upon careful evaluation of traffic flow at the Intersection and surrounding area, the projected traffic volume at the Intersection would not meet the standard multi -way stop control warrants established by the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). However, it Is believed that the Installation of a two-way stop control would Increase the safety at the Intersection for the following reasons: STOP CONTROL January 6, 1994 Page 2 Presently, the four-way Intersection Is uncontrolled. The proposed two-way stop control at the subject Intersection will be consistent with other similar four-way Intersections In this neighborhood. The proposed stop control will establish positive right-of-way control for motorists entering the subject Intersection. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" BJ:AY:hds lmfficNwW�I.sy RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE AND NEARBROOK STREET WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21354 allows local authorities to designate any Intersection under their exclusive jurisdiction as a stop Intersection; and WHEREASi traffic operation at the Intersection of Walnut Springs Avenue and Nearbrook Street would benefit from such designation; and THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Intersection of Nearbrook Street and Walnut Springs Avenue be designated as a two-way stop control Intersection with the following stop control: 1. Traffic on Nearbrook Street shall be required to stop for traffic on Walnut Springs Avenue. SECTION 2. That the stop designation, as provided herein, shall apply when appropriate signs and pavement markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described In Section 1. SECTION 3. That staff install the necessary signs and pavement markings to effect this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 1994. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 Page 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1, Donna M. 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