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Mr. Tom Harford, resident of Arcadia Place, has requested red curb "No Parking" on E. 8th Street
at Arcadia Place to improve visibility for drivers. Mr. Harford states that it is difficult to exit
Arcadia Place onto E. 8th Street when vehicles are parked between Arcadia Place and the
crosswalk located approximately 120 feet to the west. He is concerned about safety.
Mrs. Norma Garcia, resident of 2816 E. 8th Street, has also requested red curb for this portion of
E. 8th Street as she has difficulty exiting her driveway due to parked vehicles.
Staff performed a site evaluation. This segment of E, 8th Street is a four lane roadway with a
posted speed limit of 35 mph. There is a crosswalk on E. 8th Street located approximately 120
feet west of Arcadia Place. Just west of the crosswalk is a steep vertical curve. Arcadia Place
intersects E. 8th Street from the south, creating a "T". There is approximately 48 feet of red curb
on E. 8th Street directly west of Arcadia Place and 20 feet of red curb directly east. Review of
traffic collision data indicates no "reported" accidents at this intersection over the past three
years.
Based on existing conditions, staff recommends prohibiting parking between Arcadia Place and
the crosswalk to enhance safety. This would require installation of an additional 30 feet of red
curb "No Parking", which would result in the Toss of one parking space.
Staff recommends installation of 30 feet of additional red curb "No Parking" on E. 8th Street, west
of Arcadia Place to enhance safety and improve visibility for drivers.
All work will be completed by City Public Works.