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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012391 TTC AgendaCALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: AGENDA TEMECULA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD AT TEMECULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 31350 RANCHO VISTA ROAD JANUARY 23, 1991 ~ 7:00 PM COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson Roberrs, Sanders PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Council about an item not listed on the Ageride, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. there is a five (5), minute time limit for individual speakers. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Minutes Recommendation: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of December 19, 1990. Traffic Signal Pre-Emption System Recommendation: 2.1 Receive and File Staff Report. Ynez Road at Target Center-Northerly Driveway, 3.1 Receive and File Staff Report Recommendation: Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance Recommendation: 4.1 Receive revised draft ordinance. City Engineer Report City Attorney Report Commission Report Adjournment Next regular meeting Wednesday, February 27, 1991, 7:00 p.m.. Temecula Unified School District, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA. MG/Ib traff\agnl -23 ITEM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Traffic Commission Mark Greenwood, Transportation Engineering January 15, 1991 Traffic Commission Meeting Minutes, December 19, 1990 The minutes of the Traffic Commission Meeting for December 10, 1990 are unavailable at the present time and will be provided at the earliest possible date. MG:mb TRAFFIC\M1 ITEM #2 A~PI~OVAL CITY ATTOI~EY FINANCE OFFICER CITY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT Traffic Commission Mark Greenwood, Transportation Engineering January 23, 1991 Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption System BACKGROUND: In response to requests by the Fire Department and the Traffic Commission, the Engineering Department has researched the installation of an emergency vehicle pre- emption system on traffic signals throughout the City. An emergency vehicle pre-emption system allows a faster and safer response to emergencies by allowing the responding units to warn the traffic signal of their approach. The traffic signal responds to this warning by providing a green indication in the appropriate direction. This reduces or eliminates the need for emergency vehicles to enter an intersection on a red indication and allows traffic to clear the road for the responding units. The County of Riverside has adopted the Opticom System, manufactured by 3M Corporation, as the county-wide pre-emption system. AII traffic slgnalsconstructed by the County Transportation Department will be equipped with the Optloom System. All new emergency vehicles purchased by the County Fire Department will also be equipped for this system. Of the lu, traffic signals which exist in the City at this time, 6 are partially equipped with Opticom. These locations are: Front Street and Via Montezuma Front Street and Del Rio Road Margarita Road and Rancho California Road Margarita Road and Moraga Road Margarita Road and Rancho Vista Road Mira Loma Drive and Rancho Vista Road STAFFRPT\TRFC-002 1 These locations can provide pre-emption only for the through movements at the intersection, the left turn phases can not provide a green indication for emergency vehicles. in addition to the 6 locations with partially functioning Opticore System, all traffic signals within the City being designed or constructed will include complete Opticore. The Fire Department has indicated that it is desirable to upgrade these 6 locations to fully functioning pre-emption operation in addition to installing the full system on the remaining 8 traffic signals. The Police Department has indicated that installation of pre-emption equipment on its vehicles is not necessary as the Police Department vehicles are more maneuverable than Fire Department Vehicles. Installation of the Opticom System allows vehicles from other agencies which are equipped to respond more quickly as they can also activate the pre-emption system in the City. An example of this is a vehicle from the Murrieta Fire Protection District can operate the pre-emption system in the City of Temecula when called through the shared emergency response system. If a system other than Opticom were installed in the City, this would not occur. Currently, there are no emergency response vehicle in the City which are equipped with traffic signal pre-emption equipment. Following are estimated costs for installing the necessary equipment on the emergency vehicles: Hardware $ 1,500 ea installation 200 ea $ 1,700 ea 12 Emergency Vehicles Total $ 20, u,00 Following are estimated costs for upgrading and installing the emergency vehicle pre-emption system on the existing traffic signals: Alternate Install complete Opticore System on 8 existing traffic signals which have no pre-emption equipment Hardware $ u,,600 ea Installation 5,000 ea Engineering/Inspection 2,000 ea $11,600 ea 8 Locations e $11,600 ea Vehicle Equipment Costs Total $ 92,800 20,~00 $113,200 STAFFRPT\TRFC-002 2 Alternate 2: Install complete Opticom System on 8 existing traffic signals (from above) and upgrade 6 locations to complete Opticom System 8 Locations {from above) Hardware $ 2,300 ea Installation 4,000 ea Engineering/Inspection 1,500 ea 6 Locations ~ $7,800 ea Vehicle Equipment Costs $ 7,800 ea Total $ 92,800 $ 46,800 20,400 $160,000 it is anticipated that funding for all or part of this project may be available through either grants, safety programs, or tax revenues. MG:ks STAFFRPT\TRFC-002 3 ITEM #3 APPROVAL CITY ATTORNEY FINANCE OFFICER CITY MANAGER TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT Traffic Commission Transportation Engineering Department January 23, 1991 Ynez Road at Target Center - Northerly Driveway BACKGROUND: In response to several requests, the Engineering Department has conducted a traffic investigation for Ynez Road at the Target Center northerly driveway. It was determined that delineators were needed at the northbound transitions, north of the driveway. These delineators were installed on January 4, 1991. It was also observed that many vehicles traveling southbound on Ynez Road attempt to turn left into the northerly driveway. These left turning vehicles are often delayed for excessive periods of time which causes all southbound traffic to be impeded. This causes southbound traffic to back up for a length of one quarter mile at times. There have been several accidents informally reported to the Engineering Department, however, accident statistics for 1990 have not yet been received from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). The primary driveway on Ynez Road for Target Center is located approximately 500 feet to the south of the northerly driveway. A left turn lane is provided at the primary driveway and a traffic signal is proposed for that location. In order to alleviate congestion on this vital arterial, it is proposed that left turns be prohibited in to and out of this driveway. This proposal is a temporary measure which could be rescinded when the roadway widening required for installation of a left turn lane is installed. A sketch of the proposed improvements is attached. The primary driveway on Ynez Road for the Target Center is located approximately 500 feet to the south of the northerly driveway. A left turn lane is provided at the primary driveway and a traffic signal is proposed for that location. This proposal is a temporary measure which could be rescinded when the roadway widening required for installation of a left turn lane is installed. cc: Mark Greenwood File MG:mb TRAFFIC\T2 2 N R17 12/' Vk)HITE LINE / w 211 / / 1 I Y~ /j / O. F ITEM #~. APPROVAL CITY ATTORNEY FINANCE OFFICER CITY MANAGER CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic and Transportation Commission FROM: Jim Domehoe, Police Department DATE: January 16, 1991 SUBJECT: Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic and Transportation Commission recommend to City Council that the revised ordinance be adopted. BACKGROUND: The draft ordinance has been reviewed and accepted by the City Attorney, Police Department, and Engineering Department. While this is not an all encompassing ordinance package, it is intended to be a starting point for a complete and comprehensive ordinance. There will no doubt be other issues that arise that may result in the need for a new ordinance. If and when this situation occurs, additional ordinance may be added to the current ordinance package. The ordinance is currently being updated with requested changes and is not available for review at this time. It is anticipated that a copy of,the ordinance will be made available to you prior to the next meeting.