HomeMy WebLinkAbout6328_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6328
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTABLISHING
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO TITLE 10 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
Pursuant to studies made under authority of Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code, and the
presentation of information gained in such studies, the City Council hereby finds and determines that
certain regulations are necessary and shall be established pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands
Municipal Code, and the Traffic Engineer of the City of Redlands is hereby directed to perform such
acts as are necessary to accomplish the following:
SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Section 10.24.0 10 ofthe Redlands Municipal Code,a traffic
engineering investigation (Engineering, Traffic and Speed Survey and Speed Survey Data sheets),
attached hereto as Exhibit`°A,"and made a part thereof,has been conducted for the following highway
and the following speed limits are hereby found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement
of traffic and are reasonable and safe:
Highway: Colton Avenue
Date of Study: April 28, 2003
Speed Limits as follows:
35 mph on Colton Avenue between Redlands Boulevard and Church Street.
30 mph on Colton Avenue between Church Street and Grove Street.
35 mph on Colton Avenue between Grove Street and Lincoln Street.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2004.
'Klayo
ATTEST:
Eeputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY
HIGHWAY UNDER SURVEY: Colton Avenue
AREA OF: Between Redlands Boulevard and Lincoln Street
DATE OF SURVEY: April 28, 2003
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the facts of this survey, it is recommended that Colton Avenue between Redlands
Boulevard and Church Street be posted as a 35 mph zone. The existing posted speed limit on Colton
Avenue between Redlands Boulevard and Church Street is 30 mph. Observed critical speeds were
40 mph between Tri-City Center Drive and Industrial Park Avenue, 42 mph between New York
Street and Tennessee Street, 39 mph between Clay Street and Orange Street and 41 mph between
Post Street and Church Street. Although all of the critical speeds were over 35 mph, a 35 mph speed
limit is justified due to the concentrated commercial developments in the area and the numerous
access points from cross streets and driveways.
It is recommended that the segment between Church Street and Grove Street be posted 30 mph. The
existing posted speed limit on Colton Avenue between Church Street and Grove Street is 30 mph.
The observed critical speed midway between Church Street and University Street was 36 mph. There
is a school on the south side of Colton Avenue between Berkeley Drive and Division Street. The
segment in front of the school qualifies for a 25 mph speed limit when children are present. Because
of the dense residential nature of the street, maintaining the existing 30 mph speed limit is justified.
The segment between University Street and Grove Street is bounded on both sides by the University
of Redlands. There are three signalized pedestrian crossings in this section, as well as several drives
accessing various campus facilities.Maintaining the current speed limit of 30 mph is justified because
of the heavy pedestrian traffic in the area and the general congestion in the area of the university.
It is recommended that the segment between Grove Street and Lincoln Street be posted for 35 mph.
The existing posted speed limit on Colton Avenue between Grove Street and Lincoln Street is 35
mph. The observed critical speeds were 36 mph just east of Grove Street. The area between Grove
Street and Lincoln Street is generally characterized as dense residential developments with many
driveways accessing the street.
It is recommended that Colton Avenue be posted as follows:
1. Post 35 mph signs for eastbound traffic
a. Just east of Redlands Boulevard
b. Just east of Tennessee Street
c. Just east of Calhoun Street
d. Just east of Sixth Street
e. Just east of Grove Street
f. Just east of Judson Street
2. Post 35 mph signs for westbound traffic
a. Just west of Lincoln Street
b. Just west of Judson Street
c. Just west of Church Street
d. Just west of Orange Street
e. Just west of Texas Street
f Just west of Tennessee Street
3. Post 30 mph signs for eastbound traffic
a. Just east of Church Street
b. Just east of University Street
4. Post 30 mph signs for westbound traffic
a. Just west of Grove Street
b. Just west of University Street
Prepared by:
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TOM T. FUJIWA
Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed by Traffic and Parking Commission:
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