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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution 97-148 by Approving Traffic Control
Modifications Resulting from Neighborhood Traffic Study in the Area Bounded by
Ham Lane, Hutchins Street, Lodi Avenue, and Elm Street
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2002
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution amending Section 2 of Traffic
Resolution 97-148 by approving the following traffic control modifications
described below and shown on Exhibit A:
• Rose Street at Oak Street, yield to stop
• Avena Avenue at Oak Street, yield to stop
• Sunset Drive at Oak Street, yield to stop
• Orange Avenue at Oak Street, yield to stop
• Crescent Avenue at Walnut Street, two-way to multi -way stop
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Based on public concerns and recent collisions, staff performed a
neighborhood traffic study. The study area includes all two-way
yield -controlled, one-way or two-way stop -controlled intersections
bounded by Ham Lane (west), Hutchins Street (east), Lodi Avenue
(south), and Elm Street (north). The results of the study indicated the ten intersections listed below and
shown on Exhibit B had accidents or visibility concerns that suggested further investigation was
needed. Citizen complaints were received on the intersections followed by an asterisk.
• Rose Street yields at Oak Street*
• Avena Avenue yields at Oak Street
• Orange Avenue yields at Oak Street
• Sunset Drive yields at Oak Street
• Oak Street stops at Hutchins Street*
• Oak Street stops at Crescent Avenue*
• Walnut Street stops at Crescent Avenue*
• Crescent Avenue stops at Pine Street*
• California Street stops at Pine Street
• Walnut Street stops at Ham Lane
Following staff's initial review, we convened a focus group consisting of neighborhood residents that had
recently expressed traffic safety concerns. Engineering and Police Department staff hosted several
meetings with the focus group. The constructive meetings outlined goals, concerns in the study area,
and proposed measures to achieve the desired goals (Exhibit C). Several measures were implemented
relatively quickly, such as increasing sign sizes and installing supplemental warning signs as indicated in
Exhibit D. Measures proposed at this time are presented in Exhibit E and its attachment, Exhibit H,
and include traffic control modifications and other measures to reduce accidents. Lastly, Exhibit F and
its attachments, Exhibit I, Exhibit J, and Exhibit K, contain a list of other measures to be considered as
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- City
CNEIGHBORHOODSTUDYHAMHUTCHINSLODIELM 10/30/02
Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution 97-148 by Approving Traffic Control Modifications
Resulting from Neighborhood Traffic Study in the Area Bounded by Ham Lane, Hutchins Street,
Lodi Avenue, and Elm Street
November 6, 2002
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required. These measures include additional traffic controls, "traffic calming" features for speed
reduction, and the monitoring activities.
In addition to the focus group meetings, all residents in the study area were invited to a neighborhood
public meeting held on October 2, 2002, to discuss neighborhood traffic concerns with City staff and the
focus group members. The comments received from the meeting will be considered with other
measures to be implemented in the future as needed (Exhibit G).
Recommendation - Based on the results of the neighborhood study, and as shown on Exhibit A, staff
recommends City Council adopt a resolution amending Section 2 of Traffic Resolution 97-148 approving
the following changes:
• Rose Street and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Avena Avenue and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Sunset Drive and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Orange Avenue and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Crescent Avenue at Walnut Street - two-way to multi -way stop
All other measures to be implemented per this communication can be performed at the direction of the
Public Works Director and do not require City Council action.
FUNDING: Funding for the modifications shown from the Street Maintenance Account at an
approximate cost of $2,670.
Richard . Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez, Senior Traffic Engineer and
Rick S. Kiriu, Senior Engineering Technician
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Attachments
cc: Randy Hays, City Attorney
Jerry Adams, Police Chief
Mike Pretz, Fire Chief
Wally Sandelin, City Engineer
George Bradley, Street Superintendent
Charlene Lange, Community Center Director
Lodi High School Principal — Atterberry
Liberty High School Principal — Rivas
Paula Fernandez, Senior Traffic Engineer
Police Lt. Frank Grenko, Traffic Supervisor
Police Motor Officer Chuck Fromm
Carla Cole, Crime Prevention Officer
Frank Biglow, LUSD Police Services
Focus Group Members
Interested Citizens
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Exhibit C
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC STUDY
NEIGHBORHOOD'S GOALS
■ Reduce speeding
■ Reduce accidents
■ Improve Pedestrian Safety
■ Improve Visibility Problems
■ Increase enforcement
NEIGHBORHOOD'S ISSUES/CONCERNS
• Crescent Avenue north of Lodi Avenue — Speeding.
• Crescent Avenue at Walnut Street — Failure to yield accidents and
visibility problem for drivers and pedestrians caused by parked
vehicles. High school students using Walnut Street as a short cut
and speeding on Crescent Avenue.
• Crescent Avenue at Oak Street — Failure to stop accidents and
speeding on Crescent Avenue.
• Ham Lane at Walnut Street — Failure to yield accidents due to
heavy peak traffic crossing Walnut Street.
• Pine Street at Crescent Avenue — Failure to yield and stop
accidents, occasional visibility problem.
• Hutchins Street at Oak Street — Cars cutting corner northbound to
westbound since Hutchins Street was widened in front of the
Community Center. Visibility problem with trees and parked cars.
Difficult to cross.
• Rose Street at Oak Street — Failure to yield accidents due to
existing yield controls.
Exhibit C (cont.)
• Remaining three yields — Visibility problems, should be controlled
by stop signs.
• Lodi Avenue at Ham Lane — Motorists using Sunset Drive north of
Lodi Avenue as a short cut and speeding to avoid the "Right Turn
on Red" sign restriction.
• Lodi Avenue at Fairmont Avenue — Motorists running the red
lights.
• Hutchins Street, Ham Lane, Pine Street, Oak Street, Walnut
Street, Lodi Avenue — Speeding and/or additional enforcement
needed.
• Ham Lane at Oak Street — Visibility problem from Oak Street onto
Ham Lane.
• Hutchins Street at Walnut Street — Visibility problem from Walnut
Street eastbound onto Hutchins Street.
• Ham Lane — Long delays for residents accessing driveways.
• All Neighborhood Streets — Noisy vehicles/ motorcycles.
• All Neighborhood Curb Corners — Improve handicap accessibility.
• General - Traffic complaints for traffic engineering improvements
discussed with the Police Department should be forwarded to
Public Works Department.
• General — Motorists are running the stop signs in the
neighborhood.
Exhibit D
RECENTLY IMPLEMENTED MEASURES
Oak Street & Hutchins Street — This intersection had the highest number of
accidents in the study area. The most common type of accidents at this intersection
were failure to yield accidents. The results of our field reviews indicated that
parking demand on Hutchins Street near Oak Street was minimal and none of the
accident reports reviewed indicated that parked vehicles were a factor in the
accident. However, concerns have been expressed that the palm trees at the
northwest corner were creating a visibility problem. Staff's observations indicated
that drivers can move forward and see around the trees without having to place the
front of the vehicle into the travel lane. Based on the failure to yield accidents, in
June of 2002, signs warning drivers on Oak Street that Hutchins Street traffic does
not stop were installed. Since their installation nearly 5 months ago, 1 right angle
failure to yield accident has occurred at this intersection.
Crescent Avenue & Pine Street — The most common type of accidents at this
intersection were failure to yield accidents. There were also a small number of
failure to stop accidents. Based on field observations and comments received, it was
suspected that the failure to yield accidents were likely caused by drivers perception
the intersection to be a multi -way stop. This perception is understandable since the
crosswalk bars located across Pine Street would act as stop bars if a traffic control
was present. Based on these factors, in June of 2002, signs warning drivers on
Crescent Avenue that Pine Street traffic does not stop were installed, and the
crosswalk across the east leg of the intersection was removed to alter the
appearance of the intersection. Larger stop signs were also installed based on some
failure to stop accidents. Since these modifications were performed nearly 5 months
ago, no accidents have occurred at this intersection. In the past 3-1/2 years there
has been, on the average, one accidents every 4-1/2 months at this location.
Oak Street & Crescent Avenue — The most common type of accidents at this
intersection were failure to stop accidents. Our field review of this intersection
found the signs are not obstructed and are clearly visible. Based on our suspicion
that some drivers on Oak Street are not expecting to have to stop at Crescent
Avenue because it is the only controlled intersection on Oak Street between Ham
Lane and Hutchins Street, in June of 2002 larger stop signs were installed. Since
their installation, nearly 5 months ago, 1 accident has occurred at this intersection.
California Street & Pine Street — The most common type of accidents at this
intersection were failure to stop accidents. Our field review of the intersection
indicated no obstructions affecting the visibility of the stop signs; however, portions
of the intersection are shaded by trees during the day. Based on the failure to stop
accidents, larger stop signs were installed in June of 2002. Since the installation,
nearly 5 months ago, 1 accident has occurred at this intersection.
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Exhibit E
PROPOSED MEASURES
-Convert Yield to Stop -
Rose Street & Oak Street — A review of this intersection indicated there are fixed objects at the
corners, that could be affecting the motorist's visibility as they approach the yield signs on Rose
Street at Oak Street. Based on this factor, staff recommends the conversion from a yield at Rose
Street to a stop control at this intersection.
• Avena Avenue & Oak Street — A review of this intersection indicated there are fixed objects at the
corners, that could be affecting the motorist's visibility as they approach the yield signs on Avena
Avenue at Oak Street. Based on this factor, staff recommends the conversion from a yield at Avena
Avenue to a stop control at this intersection.
• Sunset Drive & Oak Street — A review of this intersection indicated there are no fixed objects
located close enough to the intersection to affect the visibility of approaching vehicles on Oak Street
while approaching the yield sign on Sunset Drive. Although no visibility problems were observed at
the intersection, the accident review supports the conversion from a yield to stop control. Based on
these factors, staff recommends the conversion from a yield to a stop control at this intersection.
• Orange Avenue & Oak Street — A review of this intersection indicated there are no fixed objects
located close enough to the intersection to affect the visibility of approaching vehicles on Oak Street
while approaching the yield sign on Orange Avenue. Also, reports indicate that there is not an
accident problem at the intersection. Although these factors indicated a stop control is not needed at
this time, if Council approves the three preceding yield to stop conversions, this will be the only
remaining yield controlled intersection in the study area. Based on this factor and the minimal effect
the change from a yield to stop will have on traffic flow, staff does not object to the conversion to
stop control.
-Convert Two Way to Multi Way Stop-
• Walnut Street & Crescent Avenue - The most common type of accident at this intersection were
failure to yield accidents. While warning signs advising drivers stopped on Walnut Street that
motorists on Crescent Avenue do not stop were considered, no evidence was found that drivers
were perceiving the intersection as a multi -way stop. In fact, accident data indicated that the
several accidents at this intersection involved high school aged drivers and occurred at times
associated with Lodi High. There have also been concerns expressed, and confirmed by staff that
when stopped on Walnut Street, there are occasionally vehicles parked on Crescent near the
intersection that affect the ability to see Crescent Avenue traffic. None of the accident reports at
this intersection indicated that visibility was a contributing factor.
Since a multi -way stop control is the most restrictive type of traffic control because all traffic is
required to stop at the intersection at all times, they should only be used at locations where the
installation is justified. For statewide consistency, State of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) guidelines are used. These guidelines consider traffic volumes and accidents subject to
correction with the installation of a multi -way stop. The guidelines also recommend that traffic
volumes be approximately equal on the intersecting streets. When volumes on intersecting streets
are diverse, drivers on the major street loose respect for the stop due to the lack of opposing traffic
and may tend to roll through the stop. Although there have been sufficient accidents at this
intersection to consider a multi -way stop control, based on the visibility concerns at this intersection
staff reviewed the feasibility of restricting parking on Crescent Avenue near the intersection to
improve visibility before considering a multi -way stop. However, based on the amount of restricted
parking needed to improve visibility and concerns for street parking due to the lack of on-site
parking in this established neighborhood, staff is not opposed to the installation of a multi -way stop
control at this intersection.
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Exhibit E (cont.)
PROPOSED MEASURES
-Other Measures-
• Oak Street stops at Crescent Avenue — Based on failure to stop accidents occurring at this
intersection, larger stop signs were installed as a recently implemented measure described in
Appendix 1. Although no accidents have occurred at this intersection since the larger signs were
installed, there were concerns that additional warning signs should be installed. Based on these
concerns, signs warning drivers they are approaching the stop sign and/or that cross street traffic
does not stop will be installed.
• Crescent Street between Walnut Street and Oak Street — Based on speeding concerns on
Crescent Avenue north of Lodi Avenue, requests have been made to install additional stop signs
and pavement legends denoting the 25 miles per hour speed limit between Walnut Street and Oak
Street. Also, since the portion of Crescent Avenue south of Lodi Avenue, has a speed limit of 35
miles per hour, the additional signs were requested to remind drivers of the lower speed limit north
of Lodi Avenue. Staff will be installing these signs and markings and measuring speeds after
installation, to determine their effectiveness in reducing speeds.
• Oak Street stops at Hutchins Street — After the west side of Hutchins Street between Walnut
Street and Oak Street was widened, the crosswalks were re -aligned placing eastbound drivers on
Oak Street in a position further back from Hutchins Street. Although drivers can pull up into the
intersection after stopping to see cross street traffic, there were concerns of being struck by drivers
tuning left onto Oak Street from northbound Hutchins Street. Based on this factor, the crosswalks
will be re -aligned closer to the location they existed prior to the widening of Hutchins Street. The re-
alignment may include a future extension of the curb on the southwest corner which will reduce the
distance pedestrians walk to cross the street (Exhibit H).
• Crescent Avenue stops at Pine Street — Based on failure to yield accidents occurring at this
intersection, warning signs indicating that cross street traffic does not stop were installed and the
crosswalk across the east leg was removed as a recently implemented measure described in
Appendix 1. Although, no accidents have occurred at this intersection since the warning signs were
installed and the crosswalk was removed, there were continued concerns that a multi -way stop
should be considered. However, based on the lack of accidents since the improvements were
made, it was determined that the intersection should be monitored prior to the consideration of a
multi -way stop control.
• Walnut Street at Ham Lane — The most common accident at this intersection were failure to yield
accidents. Our accident review indicates that the majority of these accidents involved high school
students. A multi -way stop control at this intersection is not recommended due to the high volumes
on Ham Lane compared to Walnut Street. A stop on Ham Lane would create unwarranted
congestion and affect traffic flow through the signal at Lodi Avenue. A multi -way stop is also in
effect 24 hours a day, even though traffic problem from the school occurs during a few short periods
during the day.
Based on accidents and field observations it was determined that Lodi High School students are
using Walnut Street as a short-cut to get to lunch destinations on Lodi Avenue and on Hutchins
Street and when leaving at the end of the school day. In an effort to get this traffic off of Walnut
Street and onto Lodi Avenue, we are considering a right turn only restriction placed on the Walnut
Street at Ham Lane. We have discussed this restriction with the school and they are not opposed
to a review of this measure. Unless City Council objects with the consideration of a right turn only
restriction, staff will review the proposal with those affected by the restriction and return to City
Council at a future meeting with the results.
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Exhibit F
FUTURE MEASURES AS NEEDED
Crescent Avenue Speeding — Following the installation of more 25 miles per hour
signs and pavement markings, staff will be reviewing vehicles speeds to determine
the impact of the additional signs. In the event the additional speed limit signs do
not reduce speeds to an acceptable level, the need for "traffic calming" features will
be reviewed. Traffic calming consists of altering the roadway appearance to reduce
vehicle speeds without use of multiple traffic controls such as stop signs. The
features reviewed range from striping narrower travel lanes with bike lanes to the
construction of features such as midblock and intersection chokers. Examples of
traffic calming features considered are attached as Exhibits I, J, and K. Although
striping narrower lanes can be performed fairly inexpensively ($4,000), costs to
construct midblock or intersection chokers and provide adequate street drainage
can be $25,000 to $100,000.
The concern expressed with the installation of bike lanes were that bicyclists would
have to use the bike lanes if provided; however, the Police Department has
determined that in residential districts, bicyclists may ride on the sidewalk even
when bike lanes exist. The major concerns with midblock and intersection chokers
are the high costs and that they require the elimination of some street parking.
Other concerns are that chokers placed passing vehicles close to each other and
bicycles and vehicles would have to share the narrow conditions within the choker.
Based on these factors, it was determined to wait until the effect of the additional
speed limit signs was evaluated before considering these traffic calming features.
Exhibit G lists all the public comments city staff received from the neighborhood.
Any comments not addressed in this study will be incorporated in future projects.
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Neighborhood Traffic Study
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October 2. 2002
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We receive speeding traffic on S. Sunset (mostly by H.S. students) when the traffic light @ Lodi Ave. and
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Sunset
Ham is red - preventing a right (north) turn onto Ham. The stop sign @ Walnut has helped somewhat.
Drive
Additionally, I witness many vehicles going through a red light on Lodi Ave @ Fairmont.
No left turn @ Walnut to Ham is a great idea. 4 -way stop @ Crescent and Walnut great idea. More traffic
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Sunset
patrol near Rose/Walnut at the beginning and end of school day at Liberty to stop illegal parking and "u"
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turns.
Crescent
The two stop signs at Oak and Crescent should have "cross traffic does not stop" like the one at
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Crescent/Pine
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We object to removal of any crosswalks! All intersections should have 4 -way crosswalks in this area!
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I have concerns over the lack of visibility at Oak/Hutchins. Eastbound on Oak -fast moving traffic southbound
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on Hutchins. There is also limited visibility while pulling onto Ham from Oak. I agree with other findings and
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recommendations.
Walnut
Thank you for your pro -active approach to remedy unsafe conditions in this neighborhood. I am especially
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supportive of your recommendation for the corner of Crescent Avenue/Walnut Street. Way to go!
Walnut
Supports multi -way at Crescent/Walnut.
Street
I think there are enough signs up now. The drivers do not read so do not act accordingly. They forget the
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vehicle code. On corner lots, high shrubs should be no more then 24" inches high. I agree with Exhibit C
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Oak Street/Hutchins Street.
Sunset
Yes - stop sign Sunset/Lodi Ave. It takes me 5 min. to get out of my garage (Lodi Ave). This street (Lodi
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Ave.) needs to be monitored. It is a race track at certain times of the day.
Install stop signs on Pine at Crescent to slow down Pine traffic from Hutchins to Ham. Very fast. Try crossing
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the street walking - nobody stops. Need L.P.D. to set radar to get speeders. Also a stop sign on Ham/Pine
Street
to slow down traffic. Glad you are working on this problem. Bike lanes are great. Let people know that the
center lane on Lodi Ave is for turning, not passing.
Walnut
We agree with Exhibit A because our house has been hit. We would like to see a stop sign on
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Crescent/Oak. Traffic speeds are high due to the long stretch between Walnut and Oak. Traffic now on
Walnut may use Oak due to placing a right turn only at Ham on Walnut. We agree with all other measures.
Suggest a stop sign on Oak, corner of Orange. There is a need to slow traffic between Ham and Crescent
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on Oak. This is probably true on Walnut. The corner of Oak and Hutchins should be a 4 -way stop. If cars are
parked on Hutchins (west side), it is impossible to see north or south unless you creep out beyond corner.
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1) Always obstructions on Crescent and Walnut either SUVs or trucks -can't see. 2) Hutchins at Oak -
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impossible to cross Hutchins on Oak Street. I always go a different way. 3) Yield signs should be changed
to stop signs. 4) Should be a stop sign on Crescent at Walnut. I'm thankful something is being done.
1) During the 37 years we have lived in our house, we've seen so many accidents at W. Walnut and
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Crescent. A four-way stop would probably save lives in the future. 2) Cars parked on the west side of the
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street at Hutchins and W. Walnut make for a blind left (north) turn from West Walnut Street onto Hutchins.
Possible solution - eliminate the last two parking spaces on Hutchins. A lot of traffic comes from Hutchins
Square.
It greatly pleases me to see attention and proposals for the intersection of Oak St. and Crescent Ave. In the
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near 2 years in which I have resided in my home at this intersection, I have witnessed frequent running of
the stop signs going east and west, have seen the aftermath of numerous collisions and incredible speeds
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going in the north and south directions. Action is imperative to protect the safety of drivers and pedestrians
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in this neighborhood that is reflective of quietness and tranquility. I admonished a Lodi police officer at a
public gathering when I broached the topic of this intersection and the need for more safety measures, when
he actually stated that it often takes a death in order to get these needed measures. I told him that was an
unacceptable statement, that preventive measures need to be taken before a death results. Note: At
meeting, she indicated she wanted "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop".
It will please me very much to have a four-way stop on this corner of Crescent and Walnut. I have resided
on the southeast corner for 55 years. As the city has grown, this corner has become collision corner. Too
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many vehicles are parked too close to the intersection. We have complained before when accidents occur,
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but were told there had to be a certain number of accidents before anything could be changed. I'm happy to
hear that maybe something will be done. Not to hear the sound of a crash or squealing brakes will be much
appreciated.
We are in favor of all proposed measures of focus group's proposed measures, Exhibit A. Is there any way
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that the southbound traffic parked at the corner of Hutchins and Oak could be limited to four cars north as
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one has to come out into the intersection (going east on Oak) to see if traffic is coming from north to south
on Hutchins? It is extremely dangerous. Could the curb be painted red (west side)?
1) Switching and/or increasing the number of travel lanes to create two northbound lanes and one
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southbound lane from Lodi Avenue to Elm Street. This would most likely eliminate on -street parking for
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those residents. 2) Widen Ham Lane from Lodi Avenue to Oak Street to match right of way width with Ham
Lane further north to create an additional lane, if feasible. 3) Upgrading the sidewalks to current standards
on the east side of Ham Lane from Lodi Avenue to Oak Street.
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As constant walkers, my wife and I rue the day the last crosswalk disappears. Traffic going west on Pine
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most average over 40 mph, just a few hundred feet from Hutchins. Why not a stop on Pine, and one or two
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crosswalks? I can't believe crosswalks encourage running stop signs, but they do give us some opportunity
to safely leave the block we live on.
Hutchins Street at Oak Street: change two-way stop to four-way stop. Visibility is bad due to parked vehicles
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and traffic is going fast on Hutchins. Hutchins Street Square patrons need a safer four-way stop to cross
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Hutchins also. Crosswalk realignment would be a waste of funds. A four-way stop is what is needed for
both motorist and pedestrian safety.
1) 1 agree with changes from yield to stop on Orange at Oak. 2) The change on Oak and Hutchins is unclear.
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When traveling east on Oak, it is nearly impossible to see an adequate distance north on Hutchins to cross
Hutchins safely. I do not know what change can be made but perhaps the trees can be removed and, if not
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already there, no parking be posted. 3) The corner of Orange and Lodi is also difficult when traveling south
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on Orange because of the parking on the north side of Lodi Avenue. It makes it nearly impossible to see
when the furniture store truck is parked in the spot closest to Orange. My suggestion would be to eliminate
one or twospots next to Orange.
Rose
All 4 items are good. Go for it.
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Hutchins
I recommend installing the traffic safety devices as outlined in the info received.
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Walnut
I agree with the conclusions of the neighborhood traffic study and the plans to enact them. Furthermore, I
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would like to add that the noise from certain types of motor vehicles is increasing.
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Stop sign at Orange and Walnut; speed bumps installed along Walnut - Crescent to Ham; more police on
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streets along Walnut and Crescent before school, at lunch time and after school. Write lots of citations.
1) Fairmont Avenue and Lodi Avenue intersection. Westbound vehicles frequently fail to yield to red light. A
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horizontal support should be installed across the intersection with a traffic light facing east that is clearly
visible from west bound lanes and left turn lane. In the alternative, a large sign on the north side of Lodi Ave
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alerting westbound vehicles a stop light is ahead. 2) Hutchins Street at Oak Street: The proposed changes
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do not appear to alleviate poor visibility for eastbound vehicles on Oak Street attempting to see southbound
vehicles on Hutchins Street. The curb on the west side of Hutchins Street north of Oak Street should be
painted red and "No Parking" signs installed for at least 100 feet going north. The removal (and relocation)
of the palm tree on the northwest corner of this intersection should be considered for better visibility.
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Crescent at Walnut: Agree to multi -way stop & crosswalks. Crescent at Oak: Agree to cross traffic does not
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stop but feel stop ahead is not worth the effort. Ham at Walnut: Agree to right turn only. Crescent Avenue
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Speeding: Additional signs will be ignored; suggest installation of speed humps. Lodi at Ham: Increase
enforcement.
Our concern has always been the speeders at lunch and after school on Walnut. We are pleased to note no
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further accidents at our corner since stop signs were placed on Orange, instead of the previous yield signs
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which do not help.
Elm Street
I'm for to improve safety. The larger stop signs are good, etc. Painting on street keep up too.
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Traffic humps or bumps are very destructive to fire apparatus. Even at low (< 10mph) speeds, the traffic
Fire Dept.
bumps jar fire apparatus causing considerable damage. Other traffic calming devices should be used.
The problem is on Pine from Hutchins to Ham. People are speeding by the time they leave Hutchins. One
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block away they're doing 40 to 50 mph. Even the cops and fire department. They need a stop sign or light
Pine Street
(4 -way) on Crescent to slow down traffic and a stop light on Pine and Ham. By making Walnut a right turn
only it's going to be harder to turn on to Ham from Pine (more traffic). No one stops at the stop signs on
California and Pine heading south, including the cops and volunteers.
Hutchins and Oak: The stop line for the eastbound vehicles is at least 10 feet from the actual road since
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Hutchins at that intersection narrows to the north of Oak Street. The large palm tree on the northwest corner
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of Oak and Hutchins also contributes to the blind area there, and removal would seem like the easiest fix to
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the problem. Walnut and Rose: This street seems to be a race track at lunch and after-school hours since it
comes straight from Lodi High. I believe a four-way stop would be a perfect fix for that intersection.
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We are very much in favor of all recommended measures. We use the park on the corner Rose and Oak
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daily. We feel this is a safety issue for our parents and children.
Concur with changes to stop signs where yield signs were formerly. Greatest concern is speeding
Yes
Oak Street
westbound on Oak to Ham Lane after vehicles stop at Crescent.
"Cross Traffic Does Not Stop" signs at all corners without stop signs on Crescent and on Walnut and Rose.
Yes
Crescent
Four-way stops at Walnut and Crescent is paramount. Consider one-way streets on Oak and Walnut in this
Avenue
area.
We have witnessed several car accidents in front of our home at Crescent and Walnut; a few have involved
Yes
Crescent
youth from lunch hour. We feel strongly about the need for a lower speed limit and four-way stop on
Avenue
Crescent and Walnut. There is so much traffic at all times of day. Most drivers speed down our street.
Neighborhood Traffic Study
Public Meeting Comments
October 2. 2002
Receive Future
Street
Comments
Information
Crescent
Anything that you could do would be greatly appreciated as she (primary resident) is almost totally blind. I
Yes
Avenue
think this would help her.
The study area lies completely within the boundaries of Washington School, Lodi Middle School, and Lodi
High. There are no immediate issues with the proposed solutions relative to the elementary and middle
LUSD
grades; however, the changes proposed for Walnut Street will impact Lodi High School traffic, potentially
resulting in the creation of new problems at other intersections. In all cases, the District will work with the
City to inform parents and students of changes.
Concerned about speeding problem on Crescent Avenue & accidents on Crescent Avenue. Multi stops are
Yes
Crescent
not for speeding (according to studies) but Crescent has many accidents so maybe multi stops will help that
Avenue
problem.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-221
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING TRAFFIC
RESOLUTION NO. 97-148 BY APPROVING TRAFFIC CONTROL
MODIFICATIONS RESULTING FROM NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
STUDY IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY HAM LANE, HUTCHINS STREET,
LODI AVENUE, AND ELM STREET
WHEREAS, based on public concerns and recent collisions, staff performed a
neighborhood traffic study; and
WHEREAS, the study a rea i ncludes a II two-way y field -controlled, o ne-way o r two-way
stop -controlled intersections bounded by Ham Lane (west), Hutchins Street (east), Lodi Avenue
(south), and Elm Street (north); and
WHEREAS, based on the results of the neighborhood study, and as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto, staff recommends that the City Council amend Section 2 of Traffic Resolution
97-148 approving the following changes:
• Rose Street and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Avena Avenue and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Sunset Drive and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Orange Avenue and Oak Street - yield control to stop control
• Crescent Avenue at Walnut Street - two-way to multi -way stop
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve amending Section 2 of Traffic Resolution No. 97-148 approving the changes listed
above.
Dated: November 6, 2002
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-221 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 6, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor
Pennino
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2002-221
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From: Susan Blackston
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:32 AM
To: 'dgoni@courts.san joaquin.ca.us'
Cc: City Council; Dixon Flynn; Randy Hays; Richard Prima
Subject: RE: Traffic Resolution 97-148 - Traffic Control Modifications
Dear De Ette Goni:
This reply is to confirm that your message was received by the City Clerks Office and
each member of the City Council. In addition, by copy of this e-mail, we have forwarded
your message to the following departments for information, referral, or handling: 1) City
Manager, 2) City Attorney, and 3) Public Works.
/s/ Susan J. Blackston, City Clerk
-----Original Message -----
From: dgoni@courts.san-joaquin.ca.us [mailto:dgoni@courts.san-joaquin.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 10:03 AM
To: Susan Blackston
Subject: Traffic Resolution 97-148 - Traffic Control Modifications
To: The Lodi City Council
From: De Ette Goni
715 W. Walnut Street, Lodi
Re: Traffic Resolution 97-148 - Traffic Control Modifications
I was a member of the focus group that participated in a traffic study in the area bounded
by Ham Lane, Hutchins Street, Lodi Avenue, and Elm Street. I will be unable to attend
tonight's City Council Meeting and would like to take this opportunity to express my
support for the Public Works recommendations.
I support the following modifications:
Rose Street at Oak Street, yield to stop
Avena Avenue at Oak Street, yield to stop
Sunset Drive at Oak Street, yield to stop
Orange Avenue at Oak Street, yield to stop
Crescent Avenue at Walnut Street, two-way to multi -way stop
Thank you for taking the time to review this important issue. These modifications will
help keep the citizens of Lodi safe.
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PHILLIP A. PENNINO, Mayor
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
Mayor Pro Tempore
EMILY HOWARD
KEITH LAND
ALAN S. NAKANISHI
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov
http:\\www.lodi.gov
October 31, 2002
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR.
Public Works Director
Lodi High School Liberty High School L.U.S.D. Police Services
Principal Atterberry Principal Rivas Frank Biglow
3 S. Pacific Avenue 660 W. Walnut Street 1305 E. Vine Street
Lodi, CA 95242 Lodi, CA 95240 Lodi, CA 95240
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Amending Traffic Resolution 97-148 by Approving Traffic
Control Modifications Resulting from Neighborhood Traffic Study in the
Area Bounded by Ham Lane, Hutchins Street, Lodi Avenue, and Elm Street
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of
Wednesday, November 6, 2002. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend.
If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council,
City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the
mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street.
If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's
card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and
give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the
Council, please contact Susan Blackston, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Paula Fernandez,
Senior Traffic Engineer, at (209) 333-6800, extension 2667.
f Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
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Enclosure
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Focus Group Members
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705 W OAK ST
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RANDY & DAWN ADDINGTON
818 W PINE ST
LODI CA 95240
PETER BARTH
126 S CRESCENT AVE
LODI CA 95240
DONALD SCHWABAUER
141 S ROSE ST
LODI CA 95240
DEETTE JOHNSON
715 WALNUT ST
LODI CA 95240
NEAL & CHRIS COLWELL
1101 W OAK ST
LODI CA 95240
CARLA COLE OFFICER CHUCK FROMM GINA MORAN
POLICE DEPT POLICE DEPT 120 S CRESCENT AVE
LODI CA 95240
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BRUCE HOPPERSTAD
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GLEN & HELEH BLEHM
MARY JANE EAST
131 S ORANGE
719 W WALNUT ST
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MIKE HIGGINS
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30 S ORANGE AVE
130 S HAM LN
8 N ROSE ST
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600 W ELM ST
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