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• Item 9
'' Meeting Date 8/25/87
ITEM TITLE: Resolution ~~~/ Affirming the Trial Traffic Regulation
'` increasing the peed limit on Rutgers Avenue between Otay
Lakes Road and East "H" Street .~/~-
'' SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista Municipal
' Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 1625 on May 27, 1975, posting a permanent speed
limit on Rutgers Avenue between Otay Lakes Road and East "H" Street for 30 mph
is in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and congestion and promotion
of publ i c safety.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt resolution increasing the speed
'' limit on Rutgers Avenue between Otay Lakes Road and East "H" Street from prima
facie 25 mph to 30 mph.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
• DISCUSSION:
On November 26, 1986, a Trial Traffic Regulation (attached) was established
for Rutgers Avenue. The speed limit on Rutgers Avenue prior to November 1986
was a prima facie 25 mph. A Traffic and Engineering study, as required by
State law, was conducted. The study showed an 85th percentile speed of 37 mph
with no unusual conditions. Based on the study, the speed limit was raised to
30 mph.
Section 10.12.030 of the Administrative Code only allows a Trial Traffic
Regulation to exist for 8 months, at which time, either a resolution affirming
the Trial Traffic Regulation must be adopted or the Trial Traffic Regulation
ceases to be effective.
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A new Traffic and Engineering study indicates the 85th percentile speed is now
39 mph. There has been no increase in accidents. It is, therefore, staff's
recommendation that the Trial Traffic Regulation adopted November 1986 be
affirmed.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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Attachments: Trial Traffic Regulation
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y the CF~y Council of
Chula Vista, California
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