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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR JUNE 8, 2011
ITEM TITLE:
ITEM NO. 2011-16
REQUEST TO PROHIBIT HEAVY VEHICLES ON KIMBALL
WAY TO ENHANCE SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS (BY C.
VICKERS)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, Engineering Division
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Connie Vickers, resident of 1026 D Avenue, has requested measures to prohibit
large semi -tractor trailers from using Kimball Way to access Walmart, due to the
proximity to the senior center and large number of seniors who walk in the area.
Staff performed a site evaluation and determined that installation of vehicle weight
restriction signs on Kimball Way are appropriate due to the large number of seniors
walking in the area. Also, alternative driveway access to Walmart is provided on both
Plaza Boulevard and Highland Avenue, which are designated truck routes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends installation of "Commercial Vehicles Over 3 Tons Prohibited" signs at
the following locations to enhance safety for pedestrians on Kimball Way:
1. Kimball Way, east of D Avenue (eastbound traffic)
2. E. 14th Street, west of Highland Avenue (westbound traffic)
3. Walmart driveway on Kimball Way (exiting traffic)
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photos
2011-16
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From: Connie Vickers [mailto:connievickers1@cox.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:58 AM
To: Lauren Maxilom
Subject: Delivery Trucks on D Avenue
Lauren,
I don't know who to address this issue to, so I'm starting with you.
The problem: In the last few days, several large delivery trucks coming/going to WALMART are using O
Avenue and Kimball Way to access Walmart.
It's my understanding that they are supposed to enter and exit another way (NOT use O Avenue).
Trucks — Coca Cola
Walmart/Sams Club
Altadena
These are the LARGE tractor trailers — very noticeable — especially since 1 was behind one of them on
Kimball way when they turned north onto O Avenue. As you know, Kimball Way has a curve and a steep
hill going up to the 2-way stop at D Avenue and Civic Center, and in my opinion is not suitable for the
large tractor trailers. In addition Kimball Way is near the senior towers whose residents regularly walk
through the parking lot to get to the store.
Any help you can give me to stop the delivery trucks from using O Avenue to access Walmart will be
appreciated.
Thanks,
Connie Vickers
1026 O Avenue
National City, CA 91950
619-477-8628
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Location Map
Walmart Supercenter
1200 Highland Ave
Proposed "Commercial Vehicles
Tons Prohibited" Signs
Kimball Way, west of Walmart driveway (looking east)
Kimball Way, east of Walmart driveway (looking west)
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