HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/05/10 Item 02SECOND READ~NO AND ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CFIULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON BIRCH
ROAD BETWEEN LA MEDIA ROAD AND EASTLAKE
PARKWAY AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED
LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic survey for Birch Road between
La Media Road and Eastlake Parkway in accordance with the California Vehicle Cod~j which
mandates that a speed survey be completed and updated every seven years for each street with a
posted speed limit within the City; and
WHEREAS, as described in the Califomia Vehicle Code, the speed survey shall include
1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements; 2) Accident records;
and 3) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily appazent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (2010 MUTCD, Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 09-04) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest
Smph increment of the 85`s percentile speed; and
WHEREAS, 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 85a' percentile speed of the roadway, as well as other roadway
characteristics outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined, in accordance
with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, that the speed limit on Birch Road between
La Media Road and Eastlake Parkway should be 45 mph.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
I. INCREASE IN SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on Birch Road between La Media Road and Eastlake Parkway be
established at 45 mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in the office of the City
Engineer as revised to show the following:
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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
Birch Road La Media Drive Eastlake Pazkway 45 mph
II. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day from and after its
fmal adoption.
Presented by
Richazd A. Hopkins
Director of Public Works
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ESTABLISHING A 45 MPH SPEEED LIMIT ON EASTLAKE
PARKWAY BETWEEN OLYMPIC PARKWAY AND HUNTS
PARKWAY AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE
REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMIT
WHEREAS, staff completed an Engineering and Traffic survey for Eastlake Parkway
between Olympic Parkway and Hunte Parkway in accordance with the Califomia Vehicle Code,
which mandates that a speed survey be completed and updated every seven yeazs 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) Traffic/roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver; and
WHEREAS, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (2010 MUTCD, Traffic
Operations Policy Directive 09-04) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest
Smph increment of the 85°i percentile speed; and
WHEREAS, 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 85`" percentile speed of the roadway, as well as other roadway
characteristics outlined in the Engineering/Traffic Survey, staff has determined, in accordance
with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, that the speed limit on Eastlake Pazkway
between Olympic Parkway and Hunte Parkway should be 45 mph.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
INCREASE IN SPEED LIMIT
That the speed limit on Eastlake Pazkway between Olympic Parkway and Hunte Pazkway
Eastlake Parkway be established at 45 mph and Schedule X of the register maintained in the
office of the City Engineer as revised to show the following:
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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
Eastlake Parkway Olympic Parkway Hunte Pazkway 45 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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