To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CIRCLE INSTALLED AT THE INTERSECTION OF RUBY STREET AND GERTRUDA AVENUE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 3, 2018, the Public Works Commission approved the installation of a temporary traffic circle at the intersection of Ruby Street and Gertruda Avenue as part of a corridor study along Ruby Street from Francisca Avenue to Helberta Avenue. Following design plans and parts procurement, the temporary traffic circle was installed in October 2019.
As part of the City Council adopted traffic circle program, the temporary traffic circle was installed following Commission approval and evaluated for six months. As part of the evaluation, Staff conducted several field observations, collected vehicle speed and volume data, and solicited resident feedback in an effort to assess the traffic circle's effectiveness in reducing speeds along the roadway and enhancing traffic safety at the intersection.
Staff is hereby presenting the results of the six-month temporary traffic circle evaluation (Assessment) to City Council for discussion and possible action. While this report was ready several months ago, staff delayed placing this report on the agenda given more important issues confronting the City involving COVID-19 and the need to finalize and adopt the FY 2020-21 Budget.
The meeting minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting on December 3, 2018 are included in Attachment 1.
BACKGROUND
On December 3, 2018, Staff presented a report to the Public Works Commission evaluating traffic calming measures, including the installation of traffic circles, along Ruby Street between Francisca Avenue and Helberta Avenue. Based on resident feedback and in conjunction with District 1 Council Member, the Commission approved Staff recommendations to install a temporary traffic circle at the intersection of Ruby Street and Gertr...
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