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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: February 1, 2011
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the installation of 40 feet of red
curb "No Parking" at the bus stop on northbound Highland Avenue, north of E. 8th Street, to enhance
safety (TSC Item No. 2011-2)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, Traffic Engineer
PHONE: 619-336-4382
EXPLANATION:
See attached.
DEPARTMENT: Deve�/ �� n ices /
APPROVED BY: E�"►'
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
At their meeting on January 12, 2011 the Traffic Safety Committee approved the staff recommendation
to install 40 feet of red curb "No Parking" at the bus stop to enhance safety.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Explanation
2. Resolution
3. Staff Report to the Traffic Safety Committee (January 12, 2011)
Explanation
Mr. Bill Kemper, resident of 523 F Avenue, has requested installation of red curb
"No Parking" at the bus stop on northbound Highland Avenue, just north of E. 8th
Street. Currently, if a vehicle is parked curbside buses are forced to stop short of
the bus stop, thereby blocking the driveway to the 7-Eleven. Other residents
voiced their concerns at previous Northside Neighborhood Council meetings.
Staff visited the site and confirmed that red curb is not provided at the bus stop.
This is a busy location for traffic and red curb would assist buses in keeping clear
of the commercial driveway. The adjacent property is a vacant lot so the loss of
two parking spaces would not be significant.
Staff also met onsite with MTS to consider relocating the bus stop further north to
E. 7th Street. Staff from both agencies had concerns about relocating the bus
stop to E. 7th Street since the intersection is uncontrolled, which can make
crossing Highland Avenue difficult for pedestrians based on current traffic
volumes and speeds. Staff agreed that the bus stop should remain in place since
it is close to E. 8th Street, where a signalized crossing is provided for pedestrians.
Therefore, staff recommends installation of 40 feet of red curb "No Parking" at
the bus stop on northbound Highland Avenue, north of E. 8th Street, to enhance
safety.
All work will be completed by the City Public Works Department.
TSC 2011-2