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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR DECEMBER 5, 2012
ITEM TITLE:
I ITEM NO. 2U12-27
REQUEST FOR RED CURB "NO PARKING" ON E. 8TH
S F rttt i AT ARCADIA PLACE TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND
IMPROVE VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS (BY T. HARFORD)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello, City Engineer
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Tom Hanford, 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. 8"h 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 loss of one parking
space.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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.
EXHIBITS:
I. Location Map
2. Photos
2012-27
Recommended 30 feet of
additional red curb along
south side of street
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Location Map
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E. 8TH ST
25 feet existing read curb
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Intersection of E 8th St and Arcadia Ave (looking west)
E 8th St, west of Arcadia Ave (looking northwest)