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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR JANUARY 12, 2011
ITEM NO. 2011-1
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF "KEEP CLEAR" STRIPING
AT THE INTERSECTION OF SWEETWATER ROAD &
FAIRLOMAS ROAD (BY: E. CARBAJAL)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, Engineering Department
DISCUSSION:
Mrs. Elvia Carbajal, resident of Fairlomas Road, has requested installation of "Keep
Clear" striping at the intersection of Sweetwater Road & Fairlomas Road to discourage
vehicles stopped at the traffic signal at Ring Road (Plaza Bonita Mall) from queuing
(stacking) through the intersection at Fairlomas Road, thereby preventing
ingress/egress.
Staff confirmed that during afternoon and evening peak periods of shopping activity at
the Plaza Bonita Mall, westbound Sweetwater Road vehicles may periodically queue
through the intersection at Fairlomas Road while waiting to turn left at the Ring Road
traffic signal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends installation of "Keep Clear" striping with a "Do Not Block Intersection"
sign for westbound traffic at the intersection of Sweetwater Road & Fairlomas Road to
discourage vehicles stopped at the traffic signal at Ring Road (Plaza Bonita Mall) from
queuing (stacking) through the intersection at Fairlomas Road.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photo
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Stephen Manganiello
From: Stephen Manganiello
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 6:07 PM
To: Chris Zapata
Cc: Brad Raulston; Leslie Deese; Maryam Babaki; Lavonne Watts
Subject: RE: Request by Elvia Carbajal - traffic on Sweetwater Rd. at Fairlomas Rd.
Chris,
Per your request I spoke with Mrs. Carbajal regarding her traffic concerns on Sweetwater Road near
Plaza Bonita Mall_ According to Mrs. Carbajal, traffic waiting to turn left onto Ring Road (Plaza Bonita
Mall) has been queuing through the intersection of Sweetwater Road & Fairlomas Road, obstructing
ingress/egress to Fairlamas Road.
I mentioned to her that staff would perform a site evaluation and present recommendations to the Traffic
Safety Committee on January 12th. We will likely recommend "KEEP CLEAR" striping. She was very
appreciative.
I also briefed Maryam on this issue.
Thank you.
Stephen Manganiello
Traffic Engineer
City of National City
Engineering Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
phone: 619-336-4380
fax: 619-336-4397
direct: 619-336-4382
email: smanganiello@nationalcityca.gov
website: www_nationalcityca.gov
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Location Map
Sweetwater Road & Fairlomas Road (looking west)
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