To: PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
From: Department of Public Works
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF A SPEED CUSHION ALONG THE 700 BLOCK OF N JUANITA AVENUE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a resident request, staff is bringing forward a recommendation to install a speed cushion along the 700 block of N Juanita Avenue between Beryl Street and Agate Street. In accordance with the City Council's policy for speed cushion and traffic calming requests, staff provided materials to the petitioner on the block to solicit feedback and approval. Residents initiated a survey of all 59 residences within the block and provided 48 approval signatures (81%), which is above the two-thirds threshold required for further evaluation. The City's Transportation Engineer performed multiple site visits and a speed survey 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 (1 set) along the 700 block of N Juanita Avenue is seeking the input of the public and the Public Works and Sustainability Commission before bringing the matter to City Council for final consideration.
BACKGROUND
Juanita Avenue runs northwest-southeast1, 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. The street is sloped uphill (<8%) towards the southeast direction. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street. The subject block is approximately 650 feet long and is controlled by stop signs at Agate Street to the northwest and Beryl Street to the southeast. Further north, Juanita Avenue terminates at PCH with a cul-de-sac that prohibits vehicular access to and from PCH. Attachment 1 shows the existing intersection controls in the vicinity of the subject block.
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