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Home My Public Portal About12-18-80 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION � � `-"'� . .� � C--e�-�-� - yv,.: wr,mr .-, wee w+..�w.+. ...� «n^- � ;� .m W��.� . . . ..... _ .�' I�� AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION TO BE AELD ON DECEMBER 18, 1980 AT 7•30 P.M. OPENING CEREMONSES 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER - CHAIRMAN MALCHOW 3. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS - SECRETARY ESTRADA William Cunningham Robert Archambault Archie Legg Ellwood Gray Wilbert Malchow 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATSONS SCHEDULED MATTERS OLD BUSINEBS 5. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - UPDATE ' NEW BUSINESS � 6. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Study of Flashing Yellow Beacon Installation @ Imperial Highway and Ruth Street b. Pedestrian'Safety Program - AAA's Eualuation Report (attachment) COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT ._. . ...... . - r �,_. _ _. . " � . � ; " _. . , . , - . � v� . .....- _.. . . :: .. _w_-_.____ -_-.-- ----.___ _---�----.. ._.-- ----�.� _ _._. __----- �:.. . .. ._�.�-._...._... �, , REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNIVOOD November 19, 1980 A regular meeting of the Traffic and Parking Commission was held at 7:30 p.m. on.above date in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malchow. Commissioners Cunningham, Archambault, Legg and Gray answered roll call. Also present were Harold Williams, Sgt. Barrett, Paul Fowler and blarina Estrada. REORGANIZATION Nominations were opened for Chairman. Commissioner Legg nominated Commissioner Archambault; Chairman Malchow moved to close the nominations; motion carried by unanimous vote. Commissioner Archambault took the Chair. Nominations were opened for Vice Chairr�an. Commissioner Malchow nominated Commissioner Legg; Commissioner Gray moved to close the nominations; motion carried by unanimous vote. Commissioner Legg was elected Vice Chairman. Commissioner Legg congratulated Commissioners Archambault and Cunningham on reappointment to the Commission by City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Legg presented the follotiving two corrections to the minutes for October: 3rd page, 2nd paragraph, 3rd line should read: "there may be a problem with students crossing the street at the hamburger stand on Louise Street." 3rd page, 4th paragraph 3rd line should read: "Lynwood Road and Long Beach Boulevard would be feasible since there are". Commissioner Legg moved, it was seconded, and carried to approve the minutes for October 23, 1980 as corrected. PUBLIC ORAL COMNIUNICATIONS There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. , - _ � �. z Parking on Imperial Highway - Emmanuel Temple Church The Secretary presented a report on the request by Pastor Stewart of Emmanuel Temple Church to allow parking on Sunday on Imperial Highway between Carson Drive and Bullis Road. Staff investigations revealed the church is 10 spaces short of the zoning ordinance requirement for 50 parking spaces for the church which is attended by approximately 400 persons. To allow parking as requested by the church would only add an additional 11 spaces. Due to the insignificant amount of spaces that would be added and the fact that Imperial Highway is a major arterial street, staff recommended denial of the request. Commissioner Cunningham felt that increasing the parking for so few vehicles would not warrant changing the signs. Sgt. Barrett stated changing the signs would not be feasible for safety purposes. Commissioner Malchow moved, seconded by Commissioner Gray to accept the recommendation of staff for denial of the request. ROLL CALL: Ayes - Commissioners Archambault, Cunningham, Legg, Gray, Malchow Noes - None Absent - None Stop Sign Request - State Street �, Poplar Drive bSr. 1Villiams reported on the request by Ms. Laura btorris, 3702 Lynwood Road, Lynwood for the installation of stop signs on State Street and Poplar Drive. : � _ - . _ - �: : ' e = � - � - 3 ' It was explained that within 200' of this intersection there is a four-way controlled intersection at State Street and Norton Avenue which has an adult crossing guard and is a designated crossing on the "Safest Route to Lynwood Elementary Schools" map. Further it was noted that multi-way stops should not be used for speed control. Due to the facts presented, staff recommended against installation of additional stop signs at requestedlocation. Commissioner Malchow moved that the signs not be installed as requested, and that the crosswalk at Poplar and State Street be removed (along with signs and markings) to encourage children to.use the one at Norton.and State where there is a crossing guard. ROLL CALL: Ayes - Commissioners Archambault, Cunningham, Legg, Gray, Malchow Noes - None Absent - None In response to Commissioner Cunningham, Mr. Williams explain?d that new Thermoplastic markings will be installed at all schools utilizing a raised cluster of signs on posts indicating there is a school crossing. Sgt. Barrett suggested the children can be educated by the Bicycle Safety Officer, employed by the Sheriff's Department, as to safety in crossin; and further suggested a request be presented by the Commission to this effect. Commissioner Cunningham requested that a memo be sent to Deputy Brown asking for instruction of children in crossing at the Norton and State Street crosswalk. Informational Items It was reported that the bus stop at Alameda and Century has been relocated and was done by RTD at no cost to the City. : , ; � _;: ;_ . . _ - . - � -- `. � 4 A new map indicating the freeway corridor was presented to each member of the Commission. Mr. Williams explained that currently consideration is being given to elimination of signals on the south side of Fernwood at Long Beach, - Bullis and Atlantic in conjunction with the HES Traffic Signal Improve- ment Project as ultimate alignment of the freeway will take out the south side of Fernwood. Commissioner Malchow tivondered if this would create a dangerous situation. Mr. Fowler stated that if the traffic on the south side of Fernwood does not warrant signals at the present time, then they can be taken out without any liability to the City; and when the freeway is installed the south side will not exist at all. COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Gray reported that the light at Beechwood and Atlantic stays red a long time. �Ir. Fo�vler explained how the problem may relate to whether it is a traffic actuated signal rather than a fixed time signal. Commissioner Gray described a signal problem at Carlin and Bullis where the red and yello�a light is on at the same time. Commissioner Gray reported that the stop sign at Lugo and bluriel is located behind a tree and is hard to see. Commissioner hfalchow inquired about the bus stop at Harris and Los Flores. Mr. tiVilliams stated City Council had just passed on that item. � , _. .. _ ,: .. ,; '. , , , . . . . ;, ,- ; - � : . � : : :: : , s Commissioner Cunningham recommended that the intersection of Pendleton and Atlan'.ic be worked on as it is reported as the highest accident lo�:ation in the City. Mr. Williams stated the project would have.to be budgeted and that many of the projects indicated in the JHFC.-r.eport are being worlcec�ron with HES funds. Commissioner Cunningham inquired about the intersection of Ruth and Imperial to which D1r. Williams informed him he was currently looking into it. It was discussed that the meeting scheduled for December 18th may be cancelled due to lack of business around the holidays. Commissioner Legg felt the Chairman should be notified and cancel meetings himself rather than staff.or others. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to December 18, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. � �tl r.� Lynxoo.d,, � ` California � 1980 AAA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM APPRAISAL ' i This is a follow-up report to your participation in the 1980 AAA Pedestrian Satety Inventory Program. Review the � following data caretully. This Appraisal Report will enable you ro measure your 1979 pedestrian program perrormance ' with standards established for communities in your population group as we�l as with your program rating ror the ; previous year. f Your Pedestrian Program Pertormance Profile and Recommendations for Improvements are induded at the end or this i report. Use this information in establishing priorities for sirenghtening your pedestrian safety program. i OVER-ALL PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM RATING � I � Your over-ail pedestrian safety program rating is based on an evaluation of two major areas—(1) your city's pedestrian � death and injury record and (2) your pedestrian program pertormance. , � Gtoup � 357 Cilies Reportin6 in Ihe Performance Your City'S Score � 25,000 - 50,000 Population GrouD Sfandard Score' 1978 19i 9 � (Percenl of Total Possible Score) I � Total OverAll Score 61 ?Qjj � 1 i I I. Pedestrian Death 3 Injury Record � Score i \R 4 % ' i i il. Pedestrian Safery Program Total I Smre , �: NR S7 I ; 'G�oup Penoimance Standard is the score which represents the 70th percentile level in each population group. , ' I I � I FORY MO. E071 QIlO� � . � i' .� ' � � L (A) PEDESTRIAN DEATH AND IN�URY RECORD Lynwood, California Your pedestrian death and injury record is evaluated in terms of: 1. Your �979 death and injury rates per 100,000 population compared to standards established tor your group. , 2. Your 1979 death and injury retes compared to the previous 3-year average rates for your city. 3. Percentage of your total treffic deaths and injuries represented by pedestrians, for cities over SQ000 population: OR the consecutive years with a fatality-free record, for cities under 50,000 population. SUMMARY OF YOUR PEDESTRIAN DEATH AND IN�URY RECORD - � /976 1977 19�8 7979 Pedestrians hi4led in your City 1 Z 0 1 Pedestrians Injured in your City 39 40 41 J i All Cities in Your Your City � Population Group 3•Year Average 1979 f Pedestrian Death Rate (Per �00.000 Population) 2.a Z. 6 2. 6 Pedestrian Injury Rate � 103 95 ' (Per 100.Q00 Population) 52 If. PfDfSTR1AN PROGRAM PERfORMANCf Your pedestrian program rating is based on an evaluation of your activities in seven basic areas: Group Your City's Score � �PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM AREAS Performance ' Standard Score 1978 1979 . � (Percent of Total Possible Score) - �ccident Records �� NR 43 Legislation �� NR 0 Enforcement '-a NR Z 5 Tratfic Engineering �� NR ?1 � Safety Program Coordination � 67 ;�{R 6'1 School Traffic Safety �' NR �� . Public Information & Education 32 � � A detailed comparison ior each phase of vour pedestrian program is presented on the (ollowing pages. , L ' ., • .. � � (B) ACCIDEN7 RECORDS Lynwood, California Performance Your 1979 � Standard Performance 6. were compiete pedestrian accident records maintained on: a. Time, sex, and age oi pedestrians killed? ................... YES YES b. 7ime, sex, and age of pedestrians injured? ................. YES YES ,. Vehicle movements in intersection fatal and injury accidents? ... YES NO 8. Pedestrian actions in intersection fatal and injury accidents? ..... YES NO 9. a. Pedestrian actions by age in fatal accidents? ................ YES NO b. Pedestrian actions by age in injury accidents? .............. YES NO (Q LEGISLATION t. Does your community have a law or ordinance, in eirect, that specifies pedestrian rights and duties in treffic? ................. YES NO a. If not, please submit state law co�cerning pedesirians ...... Submitted NO (D) ENFORCEMENT i. Pedestrian arrests or cicacions written ror. I, Any Score YES �I a. � Crossing against signal ...... ..... ............. ........... Full Credit I b. Crossing not at intersection andror failing to yield right-oi- way ..................................................... . ,. N/I � Driver arrests or citations issued for: YES i a. ViolaGng pedestrians'right-of-wa�� ......................... '3.0 b. Parking in restricted school areas .......................... '8.0 ?. Is it your policy to periorm Blood .�Icohol Concentration tBAQ � Level tests ii any adult pedestrians are killed? .................. YES YES I 3. Are pedestrian rights and duties induded in your police recruit and � in-service training program? ................................... YES N� I i a. If yes, how many hours are devoted to pedestrian rights and I duties in your: (11 Recruit Treinin 4 Hrs. ' - � ' ' g ....................................... I?1 In-service Trainin .... 4 Hrs. ''- ' g ................................ I 3. Do you have a special pedestrian violators school? OR are pedestrian violators assigned to TRAFFIC violarors school?....... YES YES � Does instruction indude pedestrian saiery regulations? ......... YES Y ES � (E) TRAFPIC ENGINEERING I 1. Does your city have a full or part-time Ifcensed treffic engineer? . Part Time � a. If not tull time. how many days or service or counsel did vour � citv have from a licensed traific eneineer? .................. '3.s * 7 7 ' 2. were studies conducted during �9i9 on: i a. Sidewalk and crosswalk needs in the vicinity oi schools? .... YES F I 6. Right Turn on Red iRTOR) pedestrian accidents?............ YES �� i c. Other pedestrian trairic problems? ........................ YES �� '�� Copies of sample studies submitted? .......................... YES �� j 'Per 10.000 Population '' I i 3 � ., � . � i Lynwood, California (E) TRAPFIC ENGINEERING (continued) Performance Your1979 Standard Performance 3. How dose to crosswalks are motorists permitted to park in your community? .... .. 2o Ft. Z 0 f t. ......................................... 3. Pedestrian traffic corttro! taciliiies: 100 a. 9'0 of total warranted intersections with marked crosswalks .. �00%0 6. % of total signalized intersections with warranted pedestrian 7 5 signals.................................................. 93 ia c, % of total arterial street mileage with street lighting meeting $ O IES standards ............................................ 99% � d. % of total miles oi urban streets with sidewalks on at least one ,� 5 � side ofthe street ......................................... 90% 5. % of pedestrian signs, signals, and markings, conforming to the Manuaf on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and N/ I � � Highways ................................................ 100°6 6. Does your city require off•street parking for new construction YES in residential areas? ...................................... YES 7. Does your city require sidewalks in: �,� a. New residential development? ............................ YES b. New commercial development? . . .... . . ...... . . . . . . . ... .. . YES c. Around new schaol development? ......................... VES (F) SAFETY PROGRAM COORDINATION , Gavernment: t, Name and title of local gover�ment official responsible for pedes- Name & Title 2Tt2 �i T1 t 1 E ; trian safeN .................................................. Given G ' 2. Does your city have provisions for safeguarding municipal em- I ' ployees who are required to work in trafiid ................... . YES Y i Civic: 1. Does your ciry have a citizen 7RAFFIC SAPETY ORGANI- � ZATION? ................................................ YES V Name of citizen traffic safety organization? ..................... Name Given N � � a. This organization has representation from: 11) Business and Industry ................................. YES 12) Civic Organizations ................................... YES � (3) Local Government .................................... YES (4) Schools .............................................. YES � b. Are private citizens solicited tor participation and involvement ' .. YES L in this organizatio�'s activities? ........................ + c. Does this organization have a pedestrian satety subcom- mittee? .................................................. YES t (1) How many meetings were held by this su6committee?... �Z ''' (G) SCHOOL TRAFHC SAFETY 1. Name and title of school person oriicially designated to supervise Name & Title �/ I � and coordinate sateN education in schools ..................... Given a. Does this positien require formal training in saiety education �/ I or accident prevention? ................................... VES � ' L ' . • .. � � (G) S�HOOI TRAFFIC SAFETY (continued) Lynwood, California Performance Your 1979 Standard Performance 2. Do your elementary schools use pedestrian sarery curriculum materials? ................................................... YES YES 3. Are school bus sarery instructions and emergency evacuation drills provided in your schools? .. ............................. YES '�� I 4. Doyourschoolsuse"saiestroutetoschool"planningiorbeginning students? .................................................... YES NO 5. Does your police depanment work with schools in safety patrol, bus patrol or other safery programs� ............................... YES YES 6. Do you have an official committee responsible ior uniform appli- cation of school crossing protection measurest ................. yE5 YES 7. Percent of eligible public, parochial, and private elementary schools with sarery patrols and/or bus patrols .......................... 1pp% �� I 8. Percentofhighschoolsofferingaminimumstandarddrivereducation progrem: � a. Public ................................................... 100% �� I b. Private and Parochial ..................................... 100% � .� 9. How ma�y hours of training in School Bus operation and mainte- nance do your school bus drivers receive? a. Recrui[training .......................................... 30 Hrs. ,� b. In-Service training ........................................ 20 Hrs. (H) PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION 1. Are citizens informed through your local news media of: a. Pedestrian hazards and safe pedestrian practices?........... YES YES b. Pedestrian control regulations in effect in vour citv? ........ YES YES 2. Do you distribute, for general information, a summary of pedes- ;rian righ[s and duties in lraffic? ............................... YES NO ' Copy submitted? ............................................. YES - - - 3. Do you provide special pedestrian safery programs ior senior citizens? ..................................................... YES YES 4. Have you conducted any pre-school child (ages 3-5) pedestrian safety activitiest .............................................. YES �0 5. Score given for evaluation of descriptio� of pedestrian pro- gramscarried out in 1979, induding sample progrem materials �00 Possible � � submitted ................................................... Points i L ' .' • . � � 1980 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE PROFILE LY�rl00D, CALIFORNIA NEEDS INSUFfICIENT OUTSTANDING MORE INFORMATION PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM AREAS EFFORT GOOD ATTENTION PROVIDED nc6dent Records % Le islation X Enforcement X Traffic En ineerin X Saietv Pro ram Coordination X School Trarfic Sa(erv X Public Education X RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT 37.thoueh pedestzian injuries decreased in Lynwood in 1979, your pedestrian injury record still comparey unfavorablv with the average for co�unities of similar size. The implementation and evaluation of pedestrian safety activities in areas such as education, engineering, and control measures depends to a great extent upon the attitudes, interests aad concerns of the various responsible local officials. Utilizing and adapting the experiences of other communities of similar size and character can be very helpful. :lccident records serve as [he cornerstone upon which effective saiety programs are built. Your accident records system should be reviewed to be sure that complete pedestrian accidenc data are maintair.ed which will provide useful information fcr saiety program planning. ihe task of effectively enforcing pedestr±an control regulations requires special training. Your in-service pol±ce training programs should include particular attention to oedescrian enforceaent techniques. Guidelines for enforcement procedures are outlined in materials available from the Trafi±c Institute of Northwestern University. Sonetimes accidents occur because traf:ic signals malfunction due to poor maintenance, or a driver is unable to ideatify deteriorating traffic signs or worn road markings. To reduce the chance of these situations occurriag, a periodic survey oi all traLiic controls should be undertaken so that corrective action can be implemented where needed, nelping to insure maximun eifectiveness. Coordination of safety ac[ivities in the schools may be better attained by assigning �art or full-tine safety education du[ies to a school ofricial. Ii no such position exists, e.^.courage the superintendent of scnools to discuss the possibility. This position could eahance the working liaison between schools and local governmer.t (police, fire departnent, etc.) and hopefully lead to a variety of safety activities presented in the schoo=s. adult crossiag guards do an effective.job of assisting in school crossiag protection ?rograms, but they are not a substitute for School Safety Pafrols. Specific crit_ria or ::arrants ior use oz adult cressing guards are described in the e�1 folder "Adult Crossine Guards." Contact your local club for further ir.ior�ation. 6 ., ` � . -- , � LYidW00D, CALIFORiIZA RECOPIl`SEVDATI0:�5 CONTI:IUED: Maintain and augment your oedestrian programs wherever possible. Focus on specific projects such as self—help for the elderly, alcohol awareness seminars for adults and teenagers, a campaign to get youngsters off the stre�ts and onto public parks and playgrounds, or a community—wide bicycle inspection program. 7