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Date:Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Becerra Firsht, Caudillo, DeMarco, Flores, Luke, Marroquin, and
Chair Orso-Delgado
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5.1 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH SPEED
LIMIT ON PALOMAR ST BETWEEN BAY BLVD TO WALNUT
AVE/FRONTAGE RD AT 30 MPH AND THAT SCHEDULE X BE
AMENDED TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED
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Staff Recommendation: Commission adopt resolution.
5.2 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH SPEED
LIMIT ON BOB PLETCHER WAY BETWEEN MILLENIA AVE TO WOLF
CANYON LOOP AT 25 MPH AND THAT SCHEDULE X BE AMENDED TO
REFLECT THE SCHEDULED SPEED
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Staff Recommendation: Commission adopt the resolution.
6.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on
these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and
providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate.
6.1 POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC COLLISIONS/CITATIONS UPDATE 32
Staff Recommendation: Commission hear the presentation.
6.2 BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES CIP PROJECT UPDATE 36
Staff Recommendation: Commission hear the presentation.
7.STAFF COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item __ 5.1___
Meeting Date 04/10/25
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISH SPEED LIMIT ON PALOMAR STREET
BETWEEN BAY BOULEVARD AND WALNUT
AVENUE/FRONTAGE ROAD, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
Staff completed Engineering and Traffic Surveys for a segment of Palomar Street 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
(with some exceptions). Based on the results of the speed survey, staff has determined that the
speed limit on Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road is to be
established to 30 mph. (see Attachment “A”, Location Plat).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission concur with staff and recommend
that the Chula Vista City Council establish the speed limit on Palomar Street between Bay
Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road at 30 mph, and that Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect these speed limits
DISCUSSION:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits
for all streets in the State. The minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) and
the maximum speed limit is 65 MPH and an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) is required to
change the prima facie and/or update various speed limits in the City.
The CVC requires that local agencies review changes in local speed limits every five, seven, or
fourteen years to determine if the existing street segment speed limits require updating due to the
age of the engineering and traffic survey or due to changes in roadway and traffic conditions.
Currently, there is no posted speed limit on Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard and Walnut
Avenue/Frontage Road.
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.
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Page 2, Item 5.1__
Meeting Date 04/10/25
Physical Conditions
The following information describes the existing conditions along Palomar Street (eastbound):
Classification between Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road –
Major Collector (Divided).
Length/Width – 1,320 feet (0.25 miles) long and 24’ to 26’ wide.
Average Daily Traffic: 2,177
Number of Lanes: Two lanes in eastbound direction
Existing Speed Limit – Not Posted.
85% Percentile Speed: 29 mph.
Striping – Two lanes of traffic and a yellow striped centerline.
Parking – No parking for this eastbound segment of Palomar Street.
Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 3.35 accidents per million
vehicle miles, which is higher than the rate of 1.07 for similar roadways in the State of
California (2021).
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 the collision rate outlined in the
Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined that the speed limit on Palomar Street between
Bay Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road is to be established to 30 mph.
Should the City Council establish the proposed 30 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit:
Palomar Street, beginning at Bay Boulevard and ending at Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road,
proposed Speed Limit to be 30 mph.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The establishment of the speed limit would require the posting of new speed limit signs and speed
limit pavement legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital
Improvement Project, TRF-0332, Signing and Striping Program.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. Speed Survey
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
Attachment “A”
Palomar Street
Palomar
Street
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
City of Chula Vista
Segment #73
Palomar Street (WB) between Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road
and Bay Boulevard
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 73
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street: Palomar Street (WB)
From: Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road To: Bay Boulevard
Date of Speed Survey: 12/17/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 29 MPH
50th Percentile 23 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit Not Posted
10 MPH Pace 18-27 MPH
Percent in Pace 72%
Street Classification: Major Collector (Divided)
Length of Street Segment: 0.25 miles
Average Daily Traffic: 1,528
Total Accidents (3 years): 2
Evaluation Period: January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM): 4.78
California Statewide Urban Accident Rate (MVM, 2019-2021): 1.07
Justification: Speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile
speed of free flowing traffic. (CVC 22358.6(a); CA-MUTCD Section 2B.13, Standard 12a)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: Post at 30 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds, it is appropriate and justified to recommend the posted
speed limit be 30 MPH along the subject segment of the road.
APPROVALS:
☐ Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358, and 40802 of the California
Vehicle Code
☒ Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: February 20, 2025.
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Palomar Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between:Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather:Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From:1:20
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To:2:15
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit:N/P MPH
36 1 0 36 X 1
35 0 2 35 X X 2
34 0 1 34 X 1
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 5 2 32 X X X X X X X 7
31 2 6 31 X X X X X X X X 8 Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics
30 6 1 30 X X X X X X X 7 % Over Pace:27%21%22%
29 3 6 29 X X X X X X X X X 9
28 5 3 28 X X X X X X X X 8 % In Pace:72%72%71%
27 3 8 27 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
26 1 1 26 X X 2 *% Under Pace:1%7%7%
25 4 6 25 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
24 5 7 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 P Average Speed:23 MPH 24 MPH 23 MPH
23 4 9 23 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 A
22 17 15 22 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 C Pace Speed:16 - 25 MPH 18 - 27 MPH 18 - 27 MPH
21 13 7 21 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 20 E
20 10 9 20 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 *
19 8 6 19 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 *15th Percentile / Critical Speed:19 MPH 19 MPH 19 MPH
18 5 4 18 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
17 3 3 17 X X X X X X 6 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:22 MPH 23 MPH 22 MPH
16 3 4 16 X X X X X X X 7
15 1 0 15 X 1 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 29 MPH 29 MPH
14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 100 100 GRAND TOTALS 200
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
12/17/24
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City of Chula Vista
Palomar Street
B/ Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA07778
Site Code: 232-24986
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 12/18/24 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Wed Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 0 37 2 37
12:15 6 34 2 22
12:30 2 32 1 25
12:45 3 37 11 140 0 32 5 116 16 256
01:00 0 32 0 32
01:15 1 30 0 30
01:30 1 29 0 24
01:45 1 37 3 128 1 32 1 118 4 246
02:00 0 47 0 24
02:15 0 38 3 24
02:30 3 48 1 30
02:45 1 60 4 193 4 27 8 105 12 298
03:00 1 56 0 17
03:15 0 43 1 24
03:30 0 71 0 30
03:45 0 51 1 221 1 39 2 110 3 331
04:00 3 53 4 29
04:15 1 38 4 15
04:30 1 40 1 28
04:45 3 40 8 171 10 17 19 89 27 260
05:00 5 58 4 16
05:15 6 35 8 13
05:30 8 41 12 16
05:45 5 42 24 176 6 18 30 63 54 239
06:00 6 50 21 16
06:15 17 22 17 15
06:30 20 25 25 8
06:45 16 16 59 113 20 10 83 49 142 162
07:00 12 30 21 8
07:15 25 16 23 20
07:30 20 15 30 6
07:45 27 10 84 71 39 8 113 42 197 113
08:00 31 6 36 3
08:15 37 11 54 1
08:30 24 6 23 13
08:45 31 9 123 32 52 5 165 22 288 54
09:00 35 8 25 7
09:15 33 12 28 6
09:30 36 7 25 5
09:45 38 1 142 28 28 3 106 21 248 49
10:00 36 2 22 8
10:15 26 4 27 6
10:30 28 1 27 3
10:45 40 3 130 10 34 1 110 18 240 28
11:00 42 1 36 3
11:15 41 1 34 0
11:30 60 2 25 3
11:45 31 3 174 7 24 4 119 10 293 17
Total 763 1290 763 1290 761 763 761 763 1524 2053
Combined
Total 2053 2053 1524 1524 3577
AM Peak -10:45 ---08:00 -----
Vol.-183 ---165 -----
P.H.F. 0.763 0.764
PM Peak --02:45 ---03:15 ----
Vol.--230 ---122 ----
P.H.F. 0.810 0.782
Percentag
e 37.2%62.8% 49.9%50.1%
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City of Chula Vista
Palomar Street
B/ Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA07778
Site Code: 232-24986
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 12/19/24 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Thu Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 5 57 0 46
12:15 2 44 1 41
12:30 0 52 0 32
12:45 2 27 9 180 1 22 2 141 11 321
01:00 0 49 1 38
01:15 1 40 0 30
01:30 3 48 1 31
01:45 2 52 6 189 1 42 3 141 9 330
02:00 1 50 1 34
02:15 0 38 0 30
02:30 1 69 0 23
02:45 2 55 4 212 0 40 1 127 5 339
03:00 0 50 3 22
03:15 2 49 2 33
03:30 0 69 3 29
03:45 0 50 2 218 1 18 9 102 11 320
04:00 1 48 3 30
04:15 3 39 5 18
04:30 2 49 7 21
04:45 2 42 8 178 6 23 21 92 29 270
05:00 4 62 4 18
05:15 10 52 5 8
05:30 5 40 8 14
05:45 9 40 28 194 6 18 23 58 51 252
06:00 12 26 13 10
06:15 12 23 22 9
06:30 10 20 16 10
06:45 17 20 51 89 24 4 75 33 126 122
07:00 9 22 17 6
07:15 19 21 32 12
07:30 20 6 22 9
07:45 25 9 73 58 38 7 109 34 182 92
08:00 29 10 39 8
08:15 30 9 48 12
08:30 39 7 30 9
08:45 25 11 123 37 34 6 151 35 274 72
09:00 36 5 40 3
09:15 27 4 22 2
09:30 39 3 26 8
09:45 39 3 141 15 18 8 106 21 247 36
10:00 38 5 24 6
10:15 35 3 19 6
10:30 38 6 23 3
10:45 37 8 148 22 20 7 86 22 234 44
11:00 40 2 30 1
11:15 41 2 33 4
11:30 50 3 31 0
11:45 53 1 184 8 35 2 129 7 313 15
Total 777 1400 777 1400 715 813 715 813 1492 2213
Combined
Total 2177 2177 1528 1528 3705
AM Peak -11:00 ---07:45 -----
Vol.-184 ---155 -----
P.H.F. 0.868 0.807
PM Peak --02:30 ---12:00 ----
Vol.--223 ---141 ----
P.H.F. 0.808 0.766
Percentag
e 35.7%64.3% 46.8%53.2%
ADT/AADT ADT 3,641 AADT 3,641
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 29 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit N/P mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected
Speeds Were Collected
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 16 to 35 24 Percent in Pace 72 %
Speed No.Pct.Cum. Pct.
(MPH)(cars)(%)(%)
15 0 0 0
16 4 4 4
17 3 3 7
18 4 4 11
19 6 6 17
20 9 9 26
21 7 7 33
22 15 15 48
23 9 9 57
24 7 7 64
25 6 6 70
26 1 1 71
27 8 8 79
28 3 3 82
29 6 6 88
30 1 1 89
31 6 6 95
32 2 2 97
33 0 0 97
34 1 1 98
35 2 2 100
36 0 0 100
37 0 0 100
38 0 0 100
39 0 0 100
40 0 0 100
41 0 0 100
42 0 0 100
43 0 0 100
44 0 0 100
45 0 0 100
46 0 0 100
47 0 0 100
48 0 0 100
49 0 0 100
50 0 0 100
51 0 0 100
52 0 0 100
53 0 0 100
54 0 0 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
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12/17/24
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Palomar Street (WB) between Walnut Ave/Frontage Rd and Bay Blvd
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City of Chula Vista
Segment #74
Palomar Street (EB) between Bay Boulevard and Walnut
Avenue/Frontage Road
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY
Reviewed by City Engineer or Designee: _______________________ Date: __________ 74
Radar
Enforceable?
YES
David DiPierro, TE
STC Traffic, Inc.
Street:Palomar Street (EB)
From: Bay Boulevard To:Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road
Date of Speed Survey:12/17/2024
Critical Speed (85th) 29 MPH
50th Percentile 22 MPH
Existing Posted Speed Limit Not Posted
10 MPH Pace 16-25 MPH
Percent in Pace 72%
Street Classification:Major Collector (Divided)
Length of Street Segment:0.25 miles
Average Daily Traffic:2,177
Total Accidents (3 years):2
Evaluation Period:January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021
Accident Rate (MVM):3.35
California Statewide Urban Accident Rate (MVM, 2019-2021):1.07
Justification: Speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th-percentile
speed of free flowing traffic. (CVC 22358.6(a); CA-MUTCD Section 2B.13, Standard 12a)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATIONS/AUTHORITY:
Posted Speed Limit: Post at 30 MPH
This survey was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 627 of the California Vehicle
Code using methods prescribed in Section 2B.13 of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. Based on the measured critical speeds, it is appropriate and justified to recommend the posted
speed limit be 30 MPH along the subject segment of the road.
APPROVALS:
☐Recertification of the existing speed zone per Sections 22357, 22358, and 40802 of the California
Vehicle Code
☒Establishment of new speed zone
APPROVED: DATE: February 20, 2025.
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Palomar Street
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between:Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather:Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From:1:20
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To:2:15
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit:N/P MPH
36 1 0 36 X 1
35 0 2 35 X X 2
34 0 1 34 X 1
33 1 0 33 X 1
32 5 2 32 X X X X X X X 7
31 2 6 31 X X X X X X X X 8 Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics
30 6 1 30 X X X X X X X 7 % Over Pace:27%21%22%
29 3 6 29 X X X X X X X X X 9
28 5 3 28 X X X X X X X X 8 % In Pace:72%72%71%
27 3 8 27 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 *
26 1 1 26 X X 2 *% Under Pace:1%7%7%
25 4 6 25 X X X X X X X X X X 10 *
24 5 7 24 X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 P Average Speed:23 MPH 24 MPH 23 MPH
23 4 9 23 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 A
22 17 15 22 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 C Pace Speed:16 - 25 MPH 18 - 27 MPH 18 - 27 MPH
21 13 7 21 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 20 E
20 10 9 20 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 *
19 8 6 19 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 *15th Percentile / Critical Speed:19 MPH 19 MPH 19 MPH
18 5 4 18 X X X X X X X X X 9 *
17 3 3 17 X X X X X X 6 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:22 MPH 23 MPH 22 MPH
16 3 4 16 X X X X X X X 7
15 1 0 15 X 1 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 29 MPH 29 MPH
14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 100 100 GRAND TOTALS 200
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
12/17/24
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
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City of Chula Vista
Palomar Street
B/ Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA07778
Site Code: 232-24986
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 12/18/24 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Wed Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 0 37 2 37
12:15 6 34 2 22
12:30 2 32 1 25
12:45 3 37 11 140 0 32 5 116 16 256
01:00 0 32 0 32
01:15 1 30 0 30
01:30 1 29 0 24
01:45 1 37 3 128 1 32 1 118 4 246
02:00 0 47 0 24
02:15 0 38 3 24
02:30 3 48 1 30
02:45 1 60 4 193 4 27 8 105 12 298
03:00 1 56 0 17
03:15 0 43 1 24
03:30 0 71 0 30
03:45 0 51 1 221 1 39 2 110 3 331
04:00 3 53 4 29
04:15 1 38 4 15
04:30 1 40 1 28
04:45 3 40 8 171 10 17 19 89 27 260
05:00 5 58 4 16
05:15 6 35 8 13
05:30 8 41 12 16
05:45 5 42 24 176 6 18 30 63 54 239
06:00 6 50 21 16
06:15 17 22 17 15
06:30 20 25 25 8
06:45 16 16 59 113 20 10 83 49 142 162
07:00 12 30 21 8
07:15 25 16 23 20
07:30 20 15 30 6
07:45 27 10 84 71 39 8 113 42 197 113
08:00 31 6 36 3
08:15 37 11 54 1
08:30 24 6 23 13
08:45 31 9 123 32 52 5 165 22 288 54
09:00 35 8 25 7
09:15 33 12 28 6
09:30 36 7 25 5
09:45 38 1 142 28 28 3 106 21 248 49
10:00 36 2 22 8
10:15 26 4 27 6
10:30 28 1 27 3
10:45 40 3 130 10 34 1 110 18 240 28
11:00 42 1 36 3
11:15 41 1 34 0
11:30 60 2 25 3
11:45 31 3 174 7 24 4 119 10 293 17
Total 763 1290 763 1290 761 763 761 763 1524 2053
Combined
Total 2053 2053 1524 1524 3577
AM Peak - 10:45 --- 08:00 -----
Vol.- 183 --- 165 -----
P.H.F. 0.763 0.764
PM Peak -- 02:45 --- 03:15 ----
Vol.-- 230 --- 122 ----
P.H.F. 0.810 0.782
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e 37.2% 62.8% 49.9% 50.1%
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City of Chula Vista
Palomar Street
B/ Bay Boulevard - Walnut Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA07778
Site Code: 232-24986
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 12/19/24 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Thu Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 5 57 0 46
12:15 2 44 1 41
12:30 0 52 0 32
12:45 2 27 9 180 1 22 2 141 11 321
01:00 0 49 1 38
01:15 1 40 0 30
01:30 3 48 1 31
01:45 2 52 6 189 1 42 3 141 9 330
02:00 1 50 1 34
02:15 0 38 0 30
02:30 1 69 0 23
02:45 2 55 4 212 0 40 1 127 5 339
03:00 0 50 3 22
03:15 2 49 2 33
03:30 0 69 3 29
03:45 0 50 2 218 1 18 9 102 11 320
04:00 1 48 3 30
04:15 3 39 5 18
04:30 2 49 7 21
04:45 2 42 8 178 6 23 21 92 29 270
05:00 4 62 4 18
05:15 10 52 5 8
05:30 5 40 8 14
05:45 9 40 28 194 6 18 23 58 51 252
06:00 12 26 13 10
06:15 12 23 22 9
06:30 10 20 16 10
06:45 17 20 51 89 24 4 75 33 126 122
07:00 9 22 17 6
07:15 19 21 32 12
07:30 20 6 22 9
07:45 25 9 73 58 38 7 109 34 182 92
08:00 29 10 39 8
08:15 30 9 48 12
08:30 39 7 30 9
08:45 25 11 123 37 34 6 151 35 274 72
09:00 36 5 40 3
09:15 27 4 22 2
09:30 39 3 26 8
09:45 39 3 141 15 18 8 106 21 247 36
10:00 38 5 24 6
10:15 35 3 19 6
10:30 38 6 23 3
10:45 37 8 148 22 20 7 86 22 234 44
11:00 40 2 30 1
11:15 41 2 33 4
11:30 50 3 31 0
11:45 53 1 184 8 35 2 129 7 313 15
Total 777 1400 777 1400 715 813 715 813 1492 2213
Combined
Total 2177 2177 1528 1528 3705
AM Peak - 11:00 --- 07:45 -----
Vol.- 184 --- 155 -----
P.H.F. 0.868 0.807
PM Peak -- 02:30 --- 12:00 ----
Vol.-- 223 --- 141 ----
P.H.F. 0.808 0.766
Percentag
e 35.7% 64.3% 46.8% 53.2%
ADT/AADT ADT 3,641 AADT 3,641
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 29 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit N/P mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected
Speeds Were Collected
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 15 to 36 23 Percent in Pace 72 %Speed No.Pct.Cum. Pct.(MPH)(cars)(%)(%)
15 1 1 11633417337
18 5 5 12
19 8 8 20
20 10 10 30
21 13 13 43
22 17 17 60
23 4 4 642455692544732611742733772855822933853066913122933255983311993400993500993611100370010038001003900100400010041001004200100430010044001004500100460010047001004800100490010050001005100100520010053001005400100550010056001005700100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
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RESOLUTION NO. TSC-2025-_______
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE
SPEED LIMIT ON PALOMAR STREET BETWEEN BAY
BOULEVARD TO WALNUT AVENUE/FRONTAGE ROAD
AT 30 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED
LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on a segment of
Palomar Street between Bay Boulevard to Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road in accordance with the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), which stipulates that posted 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 CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as
determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Collision records; and 3) Traffic/roadside
conditions not apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th
percentile speed. Also, if the 5-mph reduction is applied, the E&TS 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, the CVC indicates that an E&TS may be valid (and thus enforceable by the
Police Department) for a period of up to fourteen (14) years or a time when conditions of the
roadway change, whichever is sooner; and
WHEREAS, with a valid E&TS, the posted speed limit on street can be enforced “prima
facie,” which means that the Police Department can use RADAR/LIDAR technology to enforce
the speed limit and the burden of proving whether the driver was proceeding at a safe speed is on
the driver; and
WHEREAS, denial of this resolution perpetuates the expired status of the E&TS for
Palomar Street such that the Police Department will be unable to enforce the posted speed limit
using RADAR/LIDAR technology; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway and the collision rate
referenced in the E&TS, staff has determined that speed limit on Palomar Street between Bay
Boulevard and Walnut Avenue/Frontage Road be 30 mph; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council, establish the proposed 30 mph
speed limit and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be
amended to reflect the speed limit as follows:
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Resolution No. TSC 2025-_______
Page 2
Palomar Street, beginning at Bay Boulevard and ending at Walnut
Avenue/Frontage Road, proposed speed limit at 30 mph.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
California, the 10th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
____________________________________
Pedro Orso-Delgado, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item __ 5.2____
Meeting Date 04/10/25
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CHULA VISTA CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE SPEED LIMIT ON BOB PLETCHER
WAY BETWEEN MILLENIA AVENUE TO WOLF CANYON LOOP AT
25 MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE
AMENDED TO REFLECT THESE SPEED LIMITS
SUBMITTED BY: City Traffic Engineer
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey for a segment of Bob Pletcher Way 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 (with some exceptions).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission concur with staff and recommend
that the Chula Vista City Council establish a 25 MPH speed limit along Bob Pletcher Way between
Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop, and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the
Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect these speed limits
DISCUSSION:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) establishes minimum and maximum prima facie speed limits
for all streets in the State. The minimum prima facie speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) and
the maximum speed limit is 65 MPH and an engineering and traffic survey (E&TS) is required to
change the prima facie and/or update various speed limits in the City.
The CVC requires that local agencies review changes in local speed limits every five, seven, or
fourteen years to determine if the existing street segment speed limits require updating due to the
age of the engineering and traffic survey or due to changes in roadway and traffic conditions.
Currently, there is no posted speed limit along Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue and
Wolf Canyon Loop.
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) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
Physical Conditions
The following information describes the existing conditions along of Bob Pletcher Way:
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Page 2, Item _5.2__
Meeting Date 09/12/24
Classification Between Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop – Local.
Length/Width – 1,531 feet (0.29 miles) long and 34’ to 36’ wide.
Average Daily Traffic: 2,935
Number of Lanes: One travel lane (1 per direction).
Existing Speed Limit – None.
85% Percentile Speed: 30 mph.
Striping – Two lanes of traffic.
Parking – Parking is allowed along both sides of this segment west of SR-125.
Horizontal Alignment – Horizontal Curve just west of Millenia Avenue.
Accident Rate History – The accident rate at this segment is 0.0 accidents per million
vehicle miles.
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, staff has determined that a 25 MPH speed limit
along Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop is recommended.
Should the City Council establish the proposed 25 mph speed limit, Schedule X of the register
maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be amended to reflect the speed limit decrease:
Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop, proposed speed limit
at 25 mph.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The establishment of the speed limit would require the posting of new speed limit signs and speed
limit pavement legends. This work will be funded by an existing Traffic Engineering Capital
Improvement Project, TRF-0332, Signing and Striping Program.
Attachments:
1. Location Plat
2. Speed Survey
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
Bob Pletcher Way Between Millenia Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
City of Chula Vista
Segment #53
Bob Pletcher Way between Wolf Canyon Loop and Millenia
Avenue
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MPH Vehicles Surveyed TOT.
Speed EB WB VEH.Location:Bob Pletcher Way
55 0 0 55 0
54 0 0 54 0
53 0 0 53 0 Between:W/ State Route 125
52 0 0 52 0
51 0 0 51 0
50 0 0 50 0 Weather:Clear
49 0 0 49 0
48 0 0 48 0
47 0 0 47 0 Date:
46 0 0 46 0
45 0 0 45 0
44 0 0 44 0 Time
43 0 0 43 0 From:3:00
42 0 0 42 0
41 0 0 41 0 Time
40 0 0 40 0 To:3:20
39 0 0 39 0
38 0 0 38 0 Existing
37 0 0 37 0 Speed Limit:N / P MPH
36 0 1 36 X 1
35 0 1 35 X 1
34 0 2 34 X X 2
33 1 1 33 X X 2
32 1 4 32 X X X X X 5
31 0 2 31 X X 2 Eastbound Westbound Combined Statistics
30 4 3 30 X X X X X X X 7 *% Over Pace:4%10%13%
29 3 1 29 X X X X 4 *
28 11 6 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 17 *% In Pace:86%72%77%
27 4 4 27 X X X X X X X X 8 P
26 2 7 26 X X X X X X X X X 9 A % Under Pace:10%18%10%
25 4 4 25 X X X X X X X X 8 C
24 3 3 24 X X X X X X 6 E Average Speed:25 MPH 27 MPH 26 MPH
23 3 2 23 X X X X X 5 *
22 5 3 22 X X X X X X X X 8 *Pace Speed:21 - 30 MPH 23 - 32 MPH 21 - 30 MPH
21 4 1 21 X X X X X 5 *
20 3 2 20 X X X X X 5
19 0 2 19 X X 2 15th Percentile / Critical Speed:21 MPH 22 MPH 21 MPH
18 2 0 18 X X 2
17 0 1 17 X 1 50th Percentile / Critical Speed:26 MPH 26 MPH 26 MPH
16 0 0 16 0
15 0 0 15 0 85th Percentile / Critical Speed:29 MPH 32 MPH 30 MPH
14 0 0 14 0
13 0 0 13 0
12 0 0 12 0
11 0 0 11 0
10 0 0 10 0
9 0 0 9 0
8 0 0 8 0
7 0 0 7 0
6 0 0 6 0
5 0 0 5 0
Total 50 50 GRAND TOTALS 100
Corona, CA 92880
T 951-268-6268 F 951-268-6267
Eastbound Westbound
City of Chula Vista
Radar Speed Survey
Radar Survey Conducted By:
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
1/28/25
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City of Chula Vista
Bob Pletcher Way
B/ Wolf Canyon Loop - Millenia Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA001
Site Code: 232-25010
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 1/28/25 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Tue Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 0 10 3 11
12:15 0 8 2 25
12:30 2 10 2 14
12:45 2 5 4 33 0 11 7 61 11 94
01:00 1 5 0 12
01:15 0 10 2 19
01:30 0 15 0 18
01:45 0 10 1 40 0 16 2 65 3 105
02:00 0 10 1 21
02:15 1 6 0 27
02:30 1 5 0 39
02:45 1 32 3 53 1 53 2 140 5 193
03:00 0 30 3 59
03:15 1 26 0 34
03:30 0 64 1 47
03:45 1 38 2 158 0 62 4 202 6 360
04:00 1 95 0 40
04:15 0 28 1 33
04:30 0 24 2 46
04:45 6 38 7 185 0 23 3 142 10 327
05:00 7 27 2 38
05:15 7 32 2 29
05:30 7 29 4 27
05:45 2 18 23 106 1 32 9 126 32 232
06:00 7 27 3 24
06:15 6 23 6 29
06:30 8 12 5 22
06:45 8 12 29 74 4 30 18 105 47 179
07:00 16 19 40 20
07:15 27 12 27 24
07:30 28 8 35 18
07:45 35 16 106 55 40 22 142 84 248 139
08:00 48 14 85 15
08:15 43 11 127 18
08:30 44 7 79 19
08:45 68 6 203 38 23 15 314 67 517 105
09:00 41 3 9 12
09:15 13 5 8 5
09:30 9 1 12 6
09:45 6 3 69 12 7 6 36 29 105 41
10:00 10 4 10 2
10:15 7 1 9 7
10:30 8 1 8 1
10:45 4 1 29 7 13 3 40 13 69 20
11:00 8 3 11 3
11:15 4 1 9 2
11:30 6 2 11 3
11:45 8 2 26 8 14 0 45 8 71 16
Total 502 769 502 769 622 1042 622 1042 1124 1811
Combined
Total 1271 1271 1664 1664 2935
AM Peak -08:00 ---07:45 -----
Vol.-203 ---331 -----
P.H.F. 0.746 0.652
PM Peak --03:30 ---03:00 ----
Vol.--225 ---202 ----
P.H.F. 0.592 0.815
Percentag
e 39.5%60.5% 37.4%62.6%
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City of Chula Vista
Bob Pletcher Way
B/ Wolf Canyon Loop - Millenia Avenue
48 Hour Directional Volume Count
CVA001
Site Code: 232-25010
Counts Unlimited, Inc.
PO Box 1178
Corona, CA 92878
Phone: (951) 268-6268
email: counts@countsunlimited.com
Start 1/29/25 Eastbound Hour Totals Westbound Hour Totals Combined Totals
Time Wed Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon
12:00 0 6 2 16
12:15 1 6 4 12
12:30 1 6 0 16
12:45 0 9 2 27 0 18 6 62 8 89
01:00 1 8 2 19
01:15 0 11 0 21
01:30 0 7 2 20
01:45 0 6 1 32 1 16 5 76 6 108
02:00 0 2 0 18
02:15 0 5 0 24
02:30 0 6 0 36
02:45 0 8 0 21 1 47 1 125 1 146
03:00 0 17 2 47
03:15 0 26 0 39
03:30 0 56 0 35
03:45 1 29 1 128 1 77 3 198 4 326
04:00 0 62 1 29
04:15 0 22 0 34
04:30 0 22 0 35
04:45 2 22 2 128 0 32 1 130 3 258
05:00 5 27 1 31
05:15 7 22 2 38
05:30 9 18 2 22
05:45 7 26 28 93 4 44 9 135 37 228
06:00 10 23 2 38
06:15 5 22 6 29
06:30 13 21 6 24
06:45 11 10 39 76 6 19 20 110 59 186
07:00 20 5 36 20
07:15 27 15 32 18
07:30 24 8 23 21
07:45 28 10 99 38 38 17 129 76 228 114
08:00 52 14 100 24
08:15 56 20 125 17
08:30 50 11 75 18
08:45 57 7 215 52 28 15 328 74 543 126
09:00 38 7 13 17
09:15 11 5 7 11
09:30 13 4 15 9
09:45 5 1 67 17 18 11 53 48 120 65
10:00 10 4 7 8
10:15 5 6 14 1
10:30 5 4 9 2
10:45 9 2 29 16 14 4 44 15 73 31
11:00 9 1 9 3
11:15 10 1 11 2
11:30 14 1 8 1
11:45 7 1 40 4 15 1 43 7 83 11
Total 523 632 523 632 642 1056 642 1056 1165 1688
Combined
Total 1155 1155 1698 1698 2853
AM Peak -08:00 ---07:45 -----
Vol.-215 ---338 -----
P.H.F. 0.943 0.676
PM Peak --03:15 ---03:00 ----
Vol.--173 ---198 ----
P.H.F. 0.698 0.643
Percentag
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ADT/AADT ADT 2,894 AADT 2,894
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Street From
Direction 85th Percentile 30 mph
Block Range Posted Speed Limit N/P mph
Street Class Radar Enforceable Yes
Speeds Were Collected
Speeds Were Collected
Observer
Condition(s) Not Apparent
Range of Speeds 17 to 36 26 Percent in Pace 77 %
Speed No.Pct.Cum. Pct.
(MPH)(cars)(%)(%)
15 0 0 0
16 0 0 0
17 1 1 1
18 2 2 3
19 2 2 5
20 5 5 10
21 5 5 15
22 8 8 23
23 5 5 28
24 6 6 34
25 8 8 42
26 9 9 51
27 8 8 59
28 17 17 76
29 4 4 80
30 7 7 87
31 2 2 89
32 5 5 94
33 2 2 96
34 2 2 98
35 1 1 99
36 1 1 100
37 0 0 100
38 0 0 100
39 0 0 100
40 0 0 100
41 0 0 100
42 0 0 100
43 0 0 100
44 0 0 100
45 0 0 100
46 0 0 100
47 0 0 100
48 0 0 100
49 0 0 100
50 0 0 100
51 0 0 100
52 0 0 100
53 0 0 100
54 0 0 100
55 0 0 100
56 0 0 100
57 0 0 100
City of Chula Vista
Engineering and Traffic Speed Survey
Prepared in accordance with CVC 627, 22357, and 22358, and Revision 8 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, effective January 11, 2024.
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RESOLUTION NO. TSC-2025-_______
RESOLUTION OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE
SPEED LIMIT ON BOB PLETCHER WAY BETWEEN
MILLENIA AVENUE TO WOLF CANYON LOOP AT 25
MPH, AND THAT SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER
MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED
LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on a segment of
Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop in accordance with the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), which stipulates that posted 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 CVC, the E&TS shall include: 1) Prevailing speeds as
determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Collision records; and 3) Traffic/roadside
conditions not apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)
states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th
percentile speed. Also, if the 5-mph reduction is applied, the E&TS 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, the CVC indicates that an E&TS may be valid (and thus enforceable by the
Police Department) for a period of up to fourteen (14) years or a time when conditions of the
roadway change, whichever is sooner; and
WHEREAS, with a valid E&TS, the posted speed limit on street can be enforced “prima
facie,” which means that the Police Department can use RADAR/LIDAR technology to enforce
the speed limit and the burden of proving whether the driver was proceeding at a safe speed is on
the driver; and
WHEREAS, denial of this resolution limits the Police Department such that it will be
unable to enforce the posted speed limit using RADAR/LIDAR technology; and
WHEREAS, based on the 85th percentile speed of the roadway referenced in the E&TS,
staff has determined that speed limit on Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue to Wolf
Canyon Loop be 25 mph; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Traffic Safety Commission of the City
of Chula Vista does hereby recommend that the City Council, establish the proposed 25 mph
speed limit and that Schedule X of the register maintained in the Office of the City Engineer be
amended to reflect the speed limit as follows:
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Resolution No. TSC 2025-_______
Page 2
Bob Pletcher Way between Millenia Avenue to Wolf Canyon Loop, proposed
speed limit at 25 mph.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Traffic Safety Commission of the City of Chula Vista,
California, the 10th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NAYS: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
____________________________________
Pedro Orso-Delgado, Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Florence Picardal, Secretary
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Safety Commission
Traffic Collisions
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Safety Commission
Traffic Citations*
* NOT counting
parking citations
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Safety Commission
TRF0403
Traffic Signal Communication
Improvements East of I-805
3
Project will provide traffic signal
system communication through fiber
optic and/or wireless broadband and
implement ethernet communications
along various corridors on the eastern
portions of the City.
*Construction completed Q4 CY 2024.
*Construction close out (Network
communications integration) estimated to
be completed end of Q2 CY 2025.
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STM0386/STM0388
4
STM0386 - Project will complete the Heritage Road bridge improvements on Heritage Road from
Entertainment Circle North (Amphitheater) to Main Street intersection crossing the Otay River
STM0388 – Main Street widening from Nirvana Avenue to Heritage Road & Main Street
intersection
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TRF0426
6
Project will expand
the existing adaptive
traffic signal system
along Telegraph
Canyon Road & Otay
Lakes Road
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission
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City of Chula Vista Traffic Safety Commission