HomeMy WebLinkAbout5808_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5808
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 10.24.010 of the Redlands Municipal Code, a
traffic engineering investigation (Engineering, Traffic and Speed Survey with maps 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: Fifth Avenue
Date of Study: September 10, 1999
Speed Limits as follows:
35 m.p.h. between Ford Street and Dearborn Street.
25 m.p.h. school signs between Marion Road and Dearborn Street.
45 m.p.h. between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
Ci Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC AND SPEED SURVEY
HIGHWAY UNDER SURVEY: FIFTH AVENUE
AREA OF: BETWEEN FORD STREET AND WABASH AVENUE
DATE OF SURVEY: SEPTEMBER 10, 1999
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the facts of this survey it is recommended that Fifth Avenue between Ford Street and
Dearborn Street remain posted as a 35 m.p.h. zone, and that Fifth Avenue between Dearborn
Street and Wabash Avenue remain posted as a 45 m.p.h. zone.
In the area between Ford Street and Dearborn Street, one speed survey was conducted. The result
is as follows:
At Marion Road Critical Speed - 38 m.p.h.
Average Speed - 34 m.p.h.
Pace Speed - 30-40 m.p.h.
Ball Bank Indicator Tests were conducted on August lb, 1994 for a section of Fifth Avenue east
of Ford Street to verify the safe speed at which to maneuver the curves. The Tests indicated the
safe speed to be 33 m.p.h. It should be noted that a school zone exists west of Dearborn Street.
Based on the information provided above, we recommend that the speed zone remain 35 m.p.h.
on Fifth Avenue between Ford Street and Dearborn Street.
In the area between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue, one speed survey was conducted. The
result is as follows:
At La Salle Street Critical Speed - 46 m.p.h.
Average Speed - 39 m.p.h.
Pace Speed - 40-50 m.p.h.
Based on the speed survey, we recommend that the speed zone remain 45 m.p.h. on Fifth Avenue
between Dearborn Street and Wabash Avenue.
It is recommended that the Fifth Avenue remain posted as follows:
1. Post 35 m.p.h. sign for eastbound traffic immediately east of Ford Street.
2. Post 35 m.p.h. sign for westbound traffic immediately west of Dearborn Street.
3. Post 25 m.p.h. school sign for eastbound traffic east of Marion Road.
4. Post 25 m.p.h. school sign for westbound traffic west of Dearborn Street.
5. Post 45 m.p.h. sign for eastbound traffic east of Dearborn Street.
6. Post 45 m.p.h. sign for westbound traffic west of Wabash Avenue.
Commission Agenda Item 5D
Commission Meeting of 09/28/00
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Prepared by:
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TOM T. FUJIWA
Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed by Traffic and Parking Commission
Signature
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