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REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Council Chambers
October 2, 2019 276 Fourth Avenue
6:00 p.m. Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Cervantes, Fa’aola, Francisco, Marroquin, Munoz, Orso-Delgado, and Chair Hidinger
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
OPENING STATEMENT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the
Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to
three minutes.
1. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL INCREASE THE EXISTING SPEED LIMIT ON EAST ‘H’
STREET BETWEEN SOUTHWESTERN DRIVE AND OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM 35 MPH TO 45 MPH,
AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS SPEED LIMIT
2. RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REMOVE THE 2-HOUR TIME-LIMITED
PARKING ALONG THE 500 BLOCK OF VANCE STREET (BETWEEN SMITH AVENUE AND
BROADWAY)
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DATA
4. PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAYS SAFETY PROGRAMS – CIP UPDATE
OTHER BUSINESS
5. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on November 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chula Vista,
California.
Materials provided to the Safety Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at
the Engineering Dept. located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building B, Chula Vista during normal business hours.
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City
meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available
for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions
Safety Commission
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Meeting Date 10/2/19
Currently, the existing posted speed limit on East ‘H’ Street, between Buena Vista Way and
Southwestern Drive is 45 mph (Segment 1). The existing posted speed limit on East “H” Street
between Southwestern Drive and Otay Lakes Road is 35 mph (Segment
2). The E&TS for both segments have expired, and roadway conditions are consistent between
both segments.
City staff completed a speed survey for above segments in accordance with the California
Vehicle Code. As described in the California Vehicle Code, the survey shall include:
(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements;
(2) Accident records;
(3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
Physical Conditions
The following information describes the existing conditions along East ‘H’ Street between Buena
Vista Way and Otay Lakes Road:
Classification Between Buena Vista Way and Otay Lakes Road – Six Lane Major.
Length/Width – 2,444 feet (0.46 miles) long and 84’ to 113’ wide, including raised
median.
Average Daily Traffic: 42,997 (2015)
Number of Lanes: 6 lanes (3 per direction).
Existing Speed Limits – Posted 45 (Segment 1) and 35 mph (Segment 2).
85% Percentile Speed: Segment 1 is 46 mph. Segment 2 is 46 mph.
Striping – Six lanes of traffic, bike lanes, left-turn and right-turn pockets.
Parking – Parking is not allowed along both segments.
Bike Lanes in both directions.
Horizontal Alignment – Horizontal Curve east of Southwestern Drive with a radius of
2000’ over a length of 557’ yields a design speed over 50 mph.
Vertical Alignment – Vertical Sag east of Southwestern Drive with a grade change of
4.5% over 500’ indicates a design speed over 50 mph
Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 0.32 accidents per million
vehicle miles, which is lower than the rate of 1.36 for similar roadways in the State of
California.
Traffic Calming
Segment 2 is the only segment with a proposed speed increase. Given its short length and major
roadway classification, no traffic calming measures are feasible. The MUTCD recommends that
roadway segments be a minimum of 0.25 miles; therefore, a speed increase on Segment 2 and
merging it with Segment 1 is the recommended approach.
Traffic Calming Measure Applicable? Feasible? Implemented?
Police SAM Trailer Y N N
Large Signs/Legends Y N N
Narrowed Lanes N N N
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Meeting Date 10/2/19
Traffic Calming Measure Applicable? Feasible? Implemented?
Striped Chicanes N N N
Permanent Feedback Sign N N N
Speed Cushions N N N
Curb Extensions N N N
Traffic Circles/Diverters N N N
Speed Enforceability
If the proposed speed increase is not approved, the following are the only means of enforcing
speed on Segment 2:
Basic Speed Law: police car matches speed of vehicle and determines that speed is
unsafe for current conditions. Infeasible due to insufficient police availability and the
segment is too short.
Maximum Speed Law: use RADAR/LiDAR methods to enforce speed limit of 65 mph.
If the proposed speed limit is approved, police can use RADAR/LiDAR to enforce the approved
posted speed limit.
CONCLUSION:
When speed limits are appropriately established the following objectives are achieved:
- Meaningful, unambiguous enforcement
- Voluntary public compliance
- Clear identification of the unreasonable violator
- Elimination of unjustifiable “tolerances” of higher speed travel
Based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway, as well as a low collision rate outlined in the
Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed limit on East ‘H’ Street between
Buena Vista Way and Otay Lakes Road be 45 mph. Segment 1, between Buena Vista Way and
Southwestern Drive, is proposed to retain the 45 mph posted speed limit. Segment 2,
Southwestern Drive and Otay Lakes Road (Segment 2) is proposed to be increased from 35 mph
to 45 mph.
Should the City Council establish the 45 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register maintained
in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit increase:
East ‘H’ Street, Buena Vista Way and ending at Otay Lakes Road, proposed Speed Limit
45 mph.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The increase of the speed limit would require the posting of two (2) new speed limit signs and
speed limit legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital
Improvement Project, TRF0332, Signing and Striping Program.
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Meeting Date 10/2/19
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. Speed Survey
LOCATION MAP
LOCATION MAP AND
EXISTING SPEED LIMITS
EAST H ST
35 MPH -EXISTING
SEGMENT 1
EAST H ST
45 MPH -EXISTING
45 MPH -MAINTAIN
EAST H ST
50 MPH -EXISTING
SEGMENT 2
EAST H ST
35 MPH -EXISTING
45 MPH -PROPOSED
SUMMARY OF SPEED SURVEYS
ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS
SURVEY RESULTS
30-50
A 10 mph increase between Southwestern
College driveway and Otay Lakes Road to
45 mph due to the 85th percentile speed.
Retain the 45 mph posted speed limit between
High School is located on Otay Lakes Rd and East "H" St. Southwestern
than the rate of 1.36 for similar roadways in the State of California.
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Buena Vista Way - Otay Lakes Rd
over 557' along the centerline indicating a design speed over 50 mph.
indicates a design speed over 50 mph.
daycare center is located on the corner of Southwestern College entrance
and E "H" Street. Bonita Point Plaza, a collection of commercial and retail
Buena Vista Way - SW College Drwy
3/4/2019
110
46
Existing Posted Limit (mph):
Special Conditions:
42,997 (2015)Average Daily Traffic:
SW College Drwy - Otay Lakes Rd
2/26/2019
107
46
33-54
45
Horizontal Alignment :
Range of Speeds Recorded (mph):
Nancy Cen
The accident rate is 0.32 (accidents per million vehicle miles) which is lowerAccident History:
2,444' (0.46 miles)
Date Taken:
Segment:
Between SW College Drwy to Otay Lakes Rd exists a radius of over 2000'
businesses, is located along the north side of the segment.
Date:
Recommendation:
A vertical sag with a grade change of 4.5% over 500' along the centerline
Date Recommendation Approved:
Vertical Alignment:
College is located on the south of the segment. The Children's Company
Bus routes and bike lanes located on both sides of the segment. Bonita Vista
Buena Vista Way and the driveway
SPEED LIMIT - ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC SURVEY
Width (ft):
Total No. of Lanes:
East "H" Street
Length of Segment (ft):
LIMITS:
6 total lanes (3 per direction)
No. of Vehicles on Sample (cars):
85th Percentile (mph):
STREET:
Paul Oberbauer, P.E.
Varies from 84'-113' curb to curb (with a 4'-21' raised median)
Approved Speed Limit (mph):
Per CVC 40803, Survey Expires:
By:
On-Street Parking: There is no on-street parking allowed
Study was Prepared by:
45
MPH 5 10 15 20 TOTAL %CUM %
60 0 0% 100%
59 0 0% 100%
58 0 0% 100%
57 0 0% 100%
56 0 0%100%
55 0 0% 100%
54 0 0% 100%
53 0 0% 100%
52 0 0% 100%
51 0 0%100%
50 0 1 1% 100%
49 / 0 2 2% 99%
48 / 0 0 3 3% 97%
47 / / / 0 0 0 6 5% 95%
46 ////0 0 0 0 0 9 8%89%
45 / / / / 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 13% 81%
44 / / / / / 0 0 0 8 7% 68%
43 / / / / / / / 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 13% 61%
42 / / / / / / / / 0 0 0 0 12 11% 48%
41 /////0 0 7 6%37%
40 / / / 0 0 0 6 5% 31%
39 / / / / / / / 0 0 0 0 11 10% 25%
38 / / 0 0 0 0 6 5% 15%
37 / /2 2% 10%
36 //0 0 4 4%8%
35 / 0 0 3 3% 5%
34 0 1 1% 2%
33 0 0% 1%
32 0 0% 1%
31 0 0%1%
30 0 1 1% 1%
29 0 0% 0%
28 0 0% 0%
27 0 0% 0%
26 0 0%0%
TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES:
85th percentile speed: 46 mph
Mid-block POSTED SPEED:
TIME START: 2:52 PM TIME END: 3:13 PM WEATHER: Cloudy
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY
DIRECTION: WB = O EB = \
110RECORDER: Nancy Cen
SEGMENT UNDER STUDY: East H Street (Buena Vista Way - Southwestern College Driveway)
DATE: 3/4/2019 SURVEY SITE:
H:\HOME\ENGINEER\TRAFFIC\Speed_Surveys\e7ca-292b-298a-0068.xls
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MPH 5 10 15 20 TOTAL %CUM %
60 0 0% 100%
59 0 0% 100%
58 0 0% 100%
57 0 0% 100%
56 0 0%100%
55 0 0% 100%
54 0 1 1% 100%
53 0 0% 99%
52 0 1 1% 99%
51 0 1 1%98%
50 0 0 /3 3% 97%
49 0 /2 2% 94%
48 /1 1% 93%
47 0 0 0 0 /5 5% 92%
46 0 0 0 0 0 /////10 9%87%
45 0 0 0 0 / / / / / / / / / / 14 13% 78%
44 0 0 0 / / /6 6% 64%
43 0 0 0 / /5 5% 59%
42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 / / / / / / / / 15 14% 54%
41 0 0 0 0 ///7 7%40%
40 0 0 0 / / / / /8 7% 34%
39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 / / /11 10% 26%
38 0 0 0 / / /6 6% 16%
37 0 /2 2% 10%
36 0 0 0 //5 5%8%
35 0 1 1% 4%
34 0 0% 3%
33 0 / /3 3% 3%
32 0 0% 0%
31 0 0%0%
30 0 0% 0%
29 0 0% 0%
28 0 0% 0%
27 0 0% 0%
26 0 0%0%
TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES:
85th percentile speed: 46 mph
Mid-block POSTED SPEED:
TIME START: 3:12 PM TIME END: 4:13 PM WEATHER: Cloudy
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY
DIRECTION: EB = O WB = \
107RECORDER: Nancy Cen
SEGMENT UNDER STUDY: East H Street (Southwestern College Driveway - Otay Lakes Road)
DATE: 2/26/2019 SURVEY SITE:
H:\HOME\ENGINEER\TRAFFIC\Speed_Surveys\8ac8-bea8-5a39-ed18.xls
Page 2, Item 2__
Meeting Date 10/2/19
Eliminating the 2-hour parking restriction on Vance Street and the need for residents to obtain a
special parking permit will no longer be needed.
Staff recommends that the Safety Commission adopt the resolution and recommend to the City
Council repeal Ordinance No. 3075 to eliminate the 2-hour time-limited parking along the 500
block of Vance Street and amend Schedules VI and XVI of the Register of Schedules, which is
maintained by in the Office of the City Engineer.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost for the removal of the parking signs is minimal. The
Public Works crew will charge TRF332, Signage and Striping for their labor.
Attachments:
1. Vance Street Location Map
J:\Engineer\TRAFFIC\SAFETY COMMISSION\2019\2019-10\Vance St - 2 hr parking restriction removal\Vance Street.docx
LOCATION MAP
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