HomeMy WebLinkAbout4176_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REULATIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 67
OF THE REDLANDS ORDINANCE CODE
Pursuant to studies made in accordance with Chapter 67 of the
Redlands Ordinance Code and the presentation of information gained
in such studies , the City Council hereby finds and determines that
traffic conditions and the convenience of the public require that
certain regulations are necessary and shall be established.
SECTION ONE : Pursuant to Sections 22352 (b) (1) and 22352 (b) (2)
of the California Vehicle Code and Article 680 , Section 68001 (a)
of the Redlands Traffic Ordinance, the following highway has been
studied and the following speed limits are hereby found most
appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and are
reasonable and safe :.
Highway: Center Street
Between State Street and
Crescent Avenue
Date of Study: February 27 , 1986
Speed Limits as Follows :
30 MPH on Center Street between State Street and
Palm Avenue, except
20 MPH school zone between Olive Avenue and
Clark Street when school children are present
35 MPH on Center Street between Palm Avenue and
Crescent Avenue
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 17th day of June , 1986 .
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Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
ty Clerk
ENGINEERING, TRAFFIV AND SPEED SURVEY 0
Highway under Survey: Center Street
Area of: Between State Street & Crescent Ave.
Date of Survey: February 27, 1986
FACTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the facts of this survey, it is recommended that
all speed zones on Center Street, between State Street and Crescent,
remain as currently posted.
The area between State Street and Palm Avenue is currently
posted as a 30 MPH zone. Parts of this area meets the requirements
of California Vehicle Code Section 22352(b) (1) , (Residential District)
for a 25 MPH zone. There is an elementary school located along the
east side of the street between Olive Avenue and Clark Street. This
area meets the requirements of 22352(b)(2) , (School District) for a
25 MPH zone when school children are present.
The observed critical speeds between State Street and Palm
Avenue were as follows:
1. At Glennwood 34 (Pace 26-36, Average 30)
2. At Clark St. 34 (Pace 26-36, Average 29)
3. At North Pl. 34 (Pace 26-36, Average 29)
4. At Clifton Ave. 34 (Pace 26-36, Average 30)
Taking the above facts into consideration a speed limit of
30 MPH between State Street and Palm Avenue would be appropriate to
facilitate the orderly movement of traffic in a safe and reasonable
manner. The area between Olive Avenue and Clark Street should be
posted as a 25 MPH zone when school children are present.
The area between Palm Avenue and Crescent Avenue should
remain a 35 MPH zone. The observed critical speeds between Palm
Avenue and Cedar Avenue were as follows:
1. At Walnut Ave. 38 (Pace 28-38, Average 32)
2. At Cedar Ave. 38 (Pace 30-40, Average 33)
Taking the above facts into consideration, a speed limit
of 35 MPH would be appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of
traffic in a safe and reasonable manner on Center Street between
Palm Avenue and Crescent Avenue.
It is recommended that the roadway be posted as follows:
1. Post 30 MPH for south bound traffic
a) just south of State Street
b) just south of Brookside Avenue
c) just south of Olive Avenue
d) just south of Fern Avenue
e) just south of Cypress Avenue
2. Post 30 MPH for north bound traffic
a) just north of Palm Avenue
b) just north of Cypress Avenue
c) just north of Fern Avenue
d) just north of Olive Avenue
e) just north of Brookside Avenue
f) at Center Place
3. Post 35 MPH for south bound traffic
a) just south of Palm
b) just south of Highland
4. Post 35 MPH for north bound traffic
a) just north of Crescent
b) just north of Highland
5. Post 25 MPH when school children are present
a) just north of Olive Avenue for south bound traffic
b) just south of Clark Street for north bound traffic
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Cletus F. Hyman, Lieutenant
Redlands Police Department
Survey Reviewed by
Redlands Traffic Commission
Chairman Date