To: PUBLIC WORKS, SAFETY, AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
From: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHIONS ALONG THE 300 BLOCK OF AVENUE F
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to resident requests, staff is recommending to install speed cushions along the 300 block of Avenue F between Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Palos Verdes Boulevard (PVB). In accordance with the City Council's policy for speed cushion requests, staff provided materials to the petitioners on the block to solicit feedback and approval. Residents provided 33 approval signatures out of the 39 addresses (~85%) on this block of Avenue F, which exceeds the two-thirds threshold required for further evaluation. Public Works Department engineers performed site visits and speed surveys as part of an engineering study in accordance with the City Council's policy. Based on these factors, staff recommends the installation of speed cushions (3 sets) along the 300 block of Avenue F and is seeking input from the public and the Public Works, Safety, and Sustainability Commission (PWSSC) before bringing the matter to City Council for final consideration.
BACKGROUND
The 300 block of Avenue F runs northwest-southeast, where northwest is towards PCH and southeast is towards PVB. It is classified as a local street and has a 25-mph residential prima facie speed limit. It is approximately 40 feet wide with one travel lane in each direction that is separated by a dashed yellow centerline. Slopes on the street vary, with grades exceeding 8% near PCH. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street. The subject block is approximately 1,200 feet (1/4-mile) long and is controlled by a signal at PCH and an all-way stop at PVB. Attachment 1 shows the subject block, existing intersection controls, and the addresses included in the petition survey. Speed cushions within the neighborhood exist just to the northeast on Avenue E and S G...
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