To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HERONDO STREET AND MONTEREY BOULEVARD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a referral from Mayor Brand and the City Council following the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Discussions, as well as requests from Hermosa Beach residents & staff, City of Redondo Beach staff have performed an analysis of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Herondo Street and Monterey Boulevard. This intersection is shared jurisdictionally between the Cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
The installation of all-way stop controls at the aforementioned intersection was presented to the Public Works Commission at its August 23, 2021 meeting. During the meeting, the Commission deliberated and subsequently voted unanimously (7-0) to forward their recommendation to install all-way stop controls at the intersection of Herondo Street and Monterey Boulevard for City Council consideration.
BACKGROUND
Following requests from our Mayor and Council and the residents & staff of Hermosa Beach, the City of Redondo Beach staff initiated an all-way stop analysis at the intersection of Herondo Street and Monterey Boulevard. Staff proceeded to collect data, perform field observations, obtain measurements, and review pertinent information related to the warrant criteria as laid out in the California MUTCD.
Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian volume data were obtained at this intersection during the morning peak period (7:00-9:00 a.m.) on August 11, 2021 and during the afternoon peak period (4:00-6:00 p.m.) on August 10, 2021. With respect to the volume criteria, both AM and PM peak hour volumes on Monterey Boulevard are well below the criteria to meet the minimum threshold required for installation.
A review of the available SWITRS accident data at this intersection during the previous five-year period, ending 12/31/2020, revealed one...
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