HomeMy WebLinkAbout5009_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING "T'RAFF'IC REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO TITLE 10 OF THE
REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE
Pursuant to studies made in accordance with Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal 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 Chapter 10.24 of the Redlands Municipal Code and Section
22342b-1 of the California Vehicle Code, the following highway has been studied and the following
speed limits are hereby found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movements of traffic and are
reasonable and safe.
Highway: Olive Avenue
Date of Study: April 12, 1993
Speed Limits as Follows:
Between Citrus Avenue and San Mateo Street, the speed lit-nit shall be 30 MPH
Between San Mateo Street and Terracina Boulevard, the speed limit shall be 35 MPH
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 7th day of September, 1993.
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CityJerk of the City of Redlands, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of
September, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Counciltnembers Larson, Cunningham, Milson, Faster; Mayor DeMirjyn
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY'
HIGHWAY UNDER STUDY: Olive Avenue
AREA OF: Between Citrus Avenue and Terracina Boulevard
DATE OF SURVEY: April 12, 1993
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended, based on the facts of the survey that Olive
Avenue between Citrus and San Mateo Street be posted 30 MPH.
This area meets the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section
22342b-1 (residential - business district) for 25 MPH zone. the
critical speeds observed between Citrus Avenue and San Mateo Street
are as follows:
1 . At Sixth Street 36 MPH (pace 26-36 MPH, average 30 MPH)
2 . At Buena Vista Street 32 MPH (pace 28-38 MPH, average 32
MPH)
3 . Between Nanette and Roma Street 36 MPH (pace 28-38 MPH,
average 32 MPH) .
The roadway width is 52 feet and there is parallel parking allowed
on both sides of the street. There are two schools along the
roadway (McKinley Elementary and Sacred Heart School) that meet the
requirements of Section 22352b-2 CVC for a 25 MPH zone.
Taking the above facts into consideration a speed limit of 30 MPH
would be appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic
in a safe and reasonable manner.
The area between San Mateo Street and Terracina Boulevard should
remain posted to 35 MPH.
This area meets the requirement of California Vehicle Code Section
22342b-1 (residential - business district) for a 25 MPH zone. The
observed critical speed was 40 MPH (between Lakeside Street and
Terracina Boulevard) with a pace speed of 30 to 40 MPH and an
average speed of 34 MPH.
Taking these 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.
It is recommended that the roadway remain posted as follows:
1 . Post 30 MPH signs for westbound traffic:
a) Just west of Citrus
b) Just west of Cajon Street
c) Just west of Center Street
d) Just west of Grant Street
e) Just west of Nanette Street
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ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY: Olive Avenue
2 . Post 30 MPH signs for eastbound traffic:
a) Just east of San Mateo Street
b) Just east of Nanette Street
c) Just east of Center Street
d) Just east of Cajon Street
3 . Post 35 MPH signs for westbound traffic:
a) Just west of San Mateo Street
b) Just east of Mills Street
4 . Post 35 MPH signs for eastbound traffic:
a) Just east of Terracina Boulevard
b) Just east of Mills Street
5. Maintain school zone signs as posted
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Roge L. De'Vault, Sergeant
Traffic Safety Bureau.
Reviewed by Traffic Commission:
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Signature
June 24 , 1993
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