HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/02/12 Item 02ORDINANCE No. EGpND READING AND ADOPTION
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING
THE SPEED LIMIT ON RUTGERS AVENUE BETWEEN EAST
H STREET AND OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM 25 MPH TO 35
MPH, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO
REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic survey for Rutgers Avenue
between East "H" Street and Otay Lakes Road in accordance with the California Vehicle Code,
which indicates that the posting of speed limits be determined by an Engineering and Traffic
Survey for each street with a posted speed limit within the City; and
WHEREAS, as described in the California Vehicle Code, the speed survey shall include
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records;
and 3) Trafficlroadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) states that the
speed limit shall be established at the nearest Smph increment of the 85`h percentile speed. Also,
if the Smph reduction is applied, the Engineering and Traffic Survey shall document in writing
the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit and be approved by a registered Civil or
Traffic Engineer; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85ei percentile speed of the roadway, as well as other roadway
characteristics outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed
limit on Rutgers Avenue should be increased to 35 mph from E "H" Street and Otay Lakes Road;
and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 20]2, the City of Chula Vista Safety Commission
concurred with staff's recommendation that the speed limit on Rutgers Avenue between E "H"
Street and Otay Lakes Road should be 35 mph. Also, the Safety Commission recommended that
additional traffic-calming measures be evaluated and included with the revised speed limit; and
WHEREAS, this recommendation and other information in the City Engineer's report has
been fully considered by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as follows:
I. ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on Rutgers Avenue between East "H" Street and Otay Lakes Road
be established at 35 mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the City
Engineer be amended to reflect the revised speed limit as follows:
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Ordinance No.
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10.48.020 Schedule X -Established Speed Limits in Certain Zones -Designated
Name of Street Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
Rutgers Avenue East `H' Street Otay Lakes Road 35 mph
II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its
final adoption.
Presented by
Richard A. Hopkins
Director of Public Works
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