HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1973/06/05 Item 09AGENDA ITEM N0. [ 9 ]
CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: June 5, 19 73
ITEM TITLE: Resolution - Amending Schedule II of Traffic Code - Special
Stops Required for "J" Street and Second Avenue
INITIATED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineers%~
This regulation changes the intersection from a 2-way stop to a 4-way
stop. The trial traffic regulation was installed on about October 1,
1972. In the 8 months prior to this installation there were 9 traffic
accidents reported, all of which were susceptible to elimination due to
the appropriate regulation. Since that time there has been one traffic
accident and that was on October 18, 1972.
BACKGROUND ~-~
SCHEDULE II - Special Stops Required
Intersection Traffic Stopped On Signs
"J" St. & 2nd Ave. "J" St. & 2nd Ave. 4
The installation of the 4-way stop has clearly served the purpose to
eliminate accidents. The trial traffic regulation has been in effect
for seven months, has been functioning well and it is recommended that
it be made permanent.
ATTACHED: Resolution [g] Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [ )
See EXHIBITS [X] No. 1
Financial Statement:
N.A.
Commission-Board Recommendation:
Approved by Safety Commission at their regular meeting on May 23, 1973.
Department Head Recommendation:
Recommends approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Concur with Department Head
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