HomeMy WebLinkAbout3775_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 3775
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 Section 22357 of the California 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: Redlands Boulevard
Date of Study: July 20, 1981
Speed Limits as Follows:
45 MPH between Ford Street and Highland Avenue
35 MPH between Highland Avenue and a point midway between
Fern Avenue and Cypress Avenue
25 MPH between Sixth Street and a point midway between
Fern Avenue and Cypress Avenue
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 1st day of September, 1981 .
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ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY
HIGHWAY UNDER SURVEY: Redlands Boulevard
AREA: Between Sixth Street and Ford Street
DATE OF SURVEY: July 20, 1981
RECOM1XIENDATIONS :
Based on the facts of the survey, it is recommended that Redlands
Boulevard between Ford Street and Highland Avenue remain posted
for 45 MPH. The critical speed for this area was observed to be
46 MPH with an average speed of 41 MPH. Taking the above facts
into consideration, a speed limit. of 45 MPH would be appropriate
to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic in a safe and rea-
sonable manner.
The area between Highland Avenue and a point midway between Fern
Avenue and Cypress Avenue should remain posted for 35 kIPH. This
area includes three major intersections; Highland Avenue, Palm
Avenue and Cypress Avenue, that are controlled by automated traffic
control signals. The observed critical speeds for this area were:
36 MPH between Cypress Avenue and Palm Avenue (Pace speed 28 to 38,
average 32) and 36 MPH between Palm Avenue and Highland Avenue
(Pace speed 30 to 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.
The area between Fern Avenue and Sixth Street is currently posted
for 25 MPH between Fern and Ninth Street and 30 MPH between Ninth
Street and Sixth Street. This area meets the requirements of
22352-b-1 (business district) for a 25 MPH zone. The area contains
nine fast food type restaurants, four gas stations, and 22 other
businesses. During 1980 there were 23 traffic accidents in the
area. The observed critical speeds in the area were 26 MPH at Clark
Street (Pace speed 20 to 30, average 24 MPH) and 28 MPH at Eighth
Street (Pace speed 22 to 32 , average 25 MPH) .
Taking the above facts into consideration a speed limit of
25 MPH would be appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of
traffic in a safe and reasonable manner.
It is recommended that the roadway be posted as follows :
1. Post 25 MPH signs for east bound traffic
a) Just east of Sixth Street
b) Just east of Ninth Street
c) Just east of Citrus Avenue
Redlands Boulevard Survey
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2. Post 25 MPH signs for west bound traffic
a) midway between Fern Avenue and Cypress Avenue (Posted)
b) Just north of Church Street
c) Just north of Clark Street
d) Just north of Citrus Avenue
e) Just west of Central Avenue (Remove 30 MPH sign)
3. Post 35 MPH signs for east bound traffic
a) Midway between Fern and Cypress Avenue
b) Just south of Cypress Avenue
c) Just south of Palm Avenue
4. Post 35 MPH signs for west bound traffic
a) Just north of Highland Avenue
b) Just north of Palm Avenue
5. Post 45 MPH signs for east bound traffic
a) Just south of Highland Avenue
6 . Post 45 MPH signs for west bound traffic
a) Just north of Ford Street
Cletus F. Hy.man, Sergeant
Traffic Safety
SURVEY REVIE14ED BY:
D. C. Poe, Captain
Redlands Police Department
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