HomeMy WebLinkAbout3796_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3796
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL• OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 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 regu-
lations are necessary and shall be established.
SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Sections 22357 and 22352b. 2 of the Cali-
fornia Vehicle Code and 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: Ford Street
Date of Study: August 17, 1981
Speed Limits as Follows :
35 MPH between Citrus Avenue and Sunset Drive
30 MPH between Sunset Drive and Garden Hill except
25 MPH when children are present between South Avenue and
Eucalyptus Drive
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of November, 1981.
ATTEST: Mayor of 'th Ci .'S o ed`la
ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY
Highway Under Study: ' Ford Street
Area of: Between Citrus Avenue and Garden Hill
Date of Survey: AugTqt___17, 1981
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the facts of this survey, it is recommended that .Ed
Street between Citrus Avenue andSunset Drive be posted for a
S57". H. speed limit.
,. Between Citrus Ave. and Fifth Ave. there are five
intersections. The area meets the requirements of
C.V.C. 22352 (b-1) - (Residential District) for a
25 M. P.H. speed limit.
Critical Speed Pace Speed Average Speed
38 M.P.H. 30 - 40 33
Between Fifth Avenue and Redlands Boulevardthe
currently posted speed is 35 M.P. H. The area has
seven intersections, all of which are controlled.
There is a sharp curve in the roadway between
Crestview and Reservoir Road. A ball bank indi-
cator check was made of the curve and a maximum
safe speed was found to be 35 M. P.H.
Critical Speed Pace Speed Average Speed
38 M.P. H. 30 40 34
Between Redlands Boulevard and Sunset Drive there
are two controlled intersections. The area has
several curves and there is a steep uphill grade
for South/bound traffic.
Critical Speed Pace Speed Average Speed
36 M. P. H. 30 - 40 32
, Taking the above facts into consideration a speed limit of 3,5 M.P.H.
, between Citrus Avenue and Sunset Drive would be appropriate/_�_0_111__,_
between
the orderly movement of traffic in a safe and reasonable
manner.
Ford Street
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The are a(,between Sunset Drive and Garden Hil should
be posted as a 30_-A .P. H. zone. The area has five
intersections, three &E which are uncontrolled. The
roadway between South Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive
borders the Valley Prep Elementary School. The
school is not readily visable to passing drivers due
to its set-back location and hilly terrain.
Critical Speed Pace Speed Average Speed
Sunset Dr/
South Ave. 32 M.P.H. 24 - 34 28
South Ave/
Garden Hill 34 M.P.H. 24 - 34 28
Taking the above facts into consideration, a speed limit of
q_M__P_..H. would be appropriate to facilitate the orderly move-
ment of traffic in a safe and reasonable manner. The area
between (South Avenue and Eucalyptus Drivejshould remain posted
for 25 M.P.H. when school children are present.
It is recommended that the roadway be sign posted as follows :
1. Post 35 M.P.H. signs for South/bound traffic:
a. Just south of Citrus Avenue
b. Just south of Belfour Court
C. Just south of Fifth Avenue
d. Just south of Crestview Road
e. Just south of Oak Street
2. Post 35 M.P.H. signs for North/bound traffic:
a. Just north of Sunset Drive
b. Just north of Reservoir Road
C. Just north of Crestview Road
d. Just north of Highland Avenue
e . Just north of Belfour Court
3. Post 30 M.P.H. signs for South/bound traffic:
a. Just south of Sunset Drive
b. Just south of South Avenue
Ford Street
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4. Post 30 M.P.H. for North/bound traffic:
a. Just north of Eucalyptus Drive.
b. Just north of South Avenue.
5. Post 25 M.P.H. when school children present:
a. 100 yards south of South Avenue
b. Just north of Sucalyptus Drive.
CLETUS F. HYMAN,/Traffic Sergeant
Traffic/Safety Bureau
Survey Reviewed By.-
Donald C. Poe, Captain
Redlands Police Department
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