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Mr. Allan De Castro, resident of National City, has requested installation of All -Way Stop Control
at the intersection of E. 26th Street & "K" Avenue. Mr. De Castro is concerned about safety since
currently there are no Stop signs at the intersection.
Staff performed a site evaluation and confirmed that there are no Stop signs at this intersection.
Review of traffic collision data indicates one "reported" accident at this intersection over the past
three years.
Staff reviewed existing traffic control at nearby intersections on E. 28m Street and noted the
presence of All -Way Stop Control. Since traffic volumes and site conditions are similar, staff
recommends installation of All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of E. 26th Street & ' K"
Avenue. Staff also recommends installation of All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of E. 26th
Street & "J" Avenue for consistency. This intersection is currently Stop controlled for both
approaches on E. 26th Street only. Review of traffic collision data indicates no "reported"
accidents at this intersection over the past three years,
Staff recommends installation of All -Way Stop Control at the intersection of E. 26th Street & "K'
Avenue and E. 26th Street & "J" Avenue to enhance safety and for consistency with nearby
intersections.
If approved, all work will be performed by Koch Armstrong as part of the City's FY 2012-13
Street Resurfacing Contract funded by Prop A TransNet.