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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 11
Meeting Date 8/25/87
ITEM TITLE: Resolution ~~~~~ Affirming the Trial Traffic Regulation
reducing the speed limit on East "H" Street between Rutgers
Avenue and Eastlake Drive
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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 East "H" Street between Rutgers Avenue and Eastlake Drive for 45 mph
is in the interest of minimizing traffic hazards and congestion and promotion
of public safety.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt resolution reducing the speed
limit on East "H" Street between Rutgers Avenue and Eastlake Drive from prima
facie 55 mph to 45 mph.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
On November 26, 1986, a Trial Traffic Regulation (attached) was established
for East "H" Street. The speed limit on East "H" Street prior to November
1986 was a prima facie 55 mph. A Traffic and Engineering study, as required
by State law, was conducted. The study showed an 85th percentile speed of 49
mph with no unusual conditions. Based on the study, the speed limit was
reduced to 45 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.
A new Traffic and Engineering study indicates the 85th percentile speed is now
48 mph. 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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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Chula Vista
C'~ VIA: John D. Goss Cit er
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FROM: City Engineer ~~
SUBJECT: Trial Traffic Regulation.
• Pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.12.030 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, adopted by Ordinance No. 1625 on May 27, 1975, the
City Engineer has determined that in the interest of minimizing
_ traffic hazards and congestion and for the promotion of public
safety, there is .hereby established
. Schedule X - Decreasing State law maximum speed limits in certain areas.
Name of Street. Beginning At Ending At Proposed Speed Limit
East "H" Street Rutgers .Avenue Eastlake Drive ~ 45 mph
East "H" Street between Rutgers Avenue and Eastlake Drive is a four lane east-west.
major street with a median. The right of way width varies from 106 feet to 110 feet.
There is no direct residential frontage on .this street.
.Traffic Engineering speed surveys indicate an 85th percentile speed of 49 mph,
_ therefore a 45 mph speed limit is recommended..
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said regulation to become effective upon the posting of signs or
other appropriate notice, and shall run for a trial period of eight
(8) months from the date of such posting, at which time a review of
said regulation will be made to determine if it should be made -
permanent.
PW-E-69 (Rev. 11/75)
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