HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 9, 1981 (47)BUS ZONE ESTABLISHED Council was informed that Carolyn Wilson, Principal of
ON VIRE STREET WEST OF Senior Elementary School, has requested that an additional
HAM 1.7.NIF. bus loading zone be installed on the south side of Vibe
Street adjacent to the school. The school transports
ltf:S. too. 81-169 between 600 and 703 students daily. At the present time
there is a bus zone on Hate Lane suf f icient for 2 buses
and the school has an on-site loading area sufficient
for 6 buses.
Following discussion with questions being directed to
Staff and to Ms. Wilson who was in the audience, Council
on motion of Councilman Pinkerton, Murphy second, adopted
Resolution No. 81-169 establishing a bus zone on Vine
Street, west of Ham Lane.
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: November 30, 1981
SUBJECT: Establish Bus Zone on Vine St. West of Ham Lane
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution establishing
a bus zone on Vine Street west of Ham Lanc (see Sketch A).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Carolyn Wilson; Principal of Senior Elementary
School, has requested that an additional bus loading zone be installed on the
south side of Vine Street adjacent to the school. The school transports
between 600 and 700 stLdents daily. At the present time there is a bus
zone on Ham Lane sufficient for 2 buses, and the school has an on-site loading
area sufficient for 6 buses. (See Sketch B).
The Engineering Division has reviewed the matter with the Principal and in an
effort to spread some of the congestion in the area, recommends that the
additional zone be installed on Vine Street. The estimated cost is $225•
Since this is a new installation, it is recommended that the costs not be
charged to Lodi Unified School District.
Letters received from Carolyn Wilson and Business Manager Bill Cox are also
attached.
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Pubic Works Director
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SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
94S S. Hein Lam, Lodi, CA 95240 * (209) 369.7411 - 466 02S3
November 23, 1981
Mr. Marvin Davis
Engineering Department
City of Lodi, City Hall
Lodi, California 95240
Dear Mr. Davis:
I want to thank you for your timely response :o my urgent concern
for establishing an additional bus loading area on Vine Street for
Lodi Senior Elementary School.
Approximately 650-700 of our st-'ent population of 1092 are bused
to and from school. At dismissal time, 2:00 p.m., all 1092 children
are leaving our campus and these 650 bus students now must exit primarily
through one exit. The congestion for several minutes creates a real
safety hazard for our students.
By establishing the bus loading area on Vine Street for four buses
(180 foot area) 200-300 students would be able to exit the school area
through two north exits.
I have, also, asked that you address my concern for the speed limit
in front of the school -- the 35 MPH sign currently on a post in the Lodi
Senior Elementary parking lot (just south of the school). I feel that
35 MPH sign should be removed immediately anu signs indicating 25 MPH
when school open should be placed as needed from north of the Vine - Ham
intersection to near Kettleman Lane - Ham intersection on both sides of
the street.
I am planning on attending the City Council Meeting on December 9th
to answer any questions the Council members may have.
Thank you again for visiting Senior Elementary during bus loading
time to assess our situation and for preparing the Proposed Bus Loading
Plan on Vine Street.
I appreciate your concern for our mutual problem of providing safety
for 1092 students.
Si cerely,
Carolyn Wi' on
Principal
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CC: William Cox, Business Manager LUSD
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November 24, 1981
Mr. Marvin Davis
City Engineer
City of Lodi
P. 0. Box 320
Lodi, California 95240
Dear Mr. Davis:
As you are aware, Lodi Unified School District is in a dramatic
growth mode. TLe schools were designed for less children then
they are currently housing and the bus loading areas are insuf
ficient and create safety and discipline problems, due to their
overcrowding.
The Lodi Unified School District, therefore, requests 180 feet on
the south side of Vine Street opoosite of Cortez be established as
a new bus loading zone.
Thank you for your continued good help to the school district. If
there is anything you need to know to expedite this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
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Sincerely,
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William A. Cox
Business Manager
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT