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AGENDA REPORT BY: � � Gam- �' '--
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To: The Honorable City Council ry1c,
From: Ken Gilbert, Director of Public Works
Date: June 5, 1998 (Council Meeting of 6- 17 -98)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. Designating the
Intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road
a STOP Intersection and Directing the Placement of STOP
Signs at All Entrances Thereto
DISCUSSION
A. Location
Attached as Exhibit 1 is a map showing the location of the
subject intersection.
B. Requests for Traffic Controls
1. Deauville HOA: Attached as Exhibit 2 is a copy of a
letter from the Deauville HOA requesting that the City
take the following actions:
a. Convert the intersection of Broadview Drive and
Countrywood Drive to a Three -Way STOP; and,
b. Assign [at least on a temporary basis until the
Three -Way STOP is installed] a Crossing Guard to the
intersection of Broadview Drive and Countrywood Drive
or the intersection of Countryhill Drive and
Countrywood Drive.
2. Paula Babineau: Attached as Exhibit 3 is a copy of a
similar request from Ms. Paula Babineau, who resides at
the northeast corner of Broadview Drive and Countrywood
Drive. In her letter Ms. Babineau's expresses concern
about excessive vehicle speeds on Countrywood Drive and
requests the installation of a Three -Way STOP at the
intersection of Countrywood Drive and Broadview Drive, or
to Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Drive, as a means to
address the "speeding" problem. Ms. Babineau also
requested the installation of Crosswalks at one or both
of these intersections.
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C. Crosswalks
Intersection
Countryhill
In her letter (Exhibit 3) Ms. Babineau also requests the
installation of a crosswalk on Countrywood Drive at Broadview
Drive, Countryhill Road or both. It has generally been the
policy of the City to not install painted crosswalks. As
previously discussed by the City Council, statistics show
that painted crosswalks are generally less safe than
unpainted crosswalks. Painted crosswalks can give the
pedestrian a "false" sense of security which has been known
to make the pedestrian less cautious when stepping off the
sidewalk. A copy of a "handout" on this subject is attached
as Exhibit 4. For this reason staff does not recommend the
installation of painted crosswalks at either of these
intersections.
D. Crossing Guards
The HOA and Ms. Babineau also requests that the City place a
Crossing Guard at the intersection of Broadview and
Countrywood until the three -way STOP is installed. It is
estimated that the number of elementary school -aged
pedestrians crossing Countrywood Drive at either Broadview
Drive or at Countryhill Road, is far less than the minimum
warrant of thirty (30) per hour. For this reason staff does
not recommend the placement of a Crossing Guard at this
intersection.
E. Proper Use of STOP Signs
The primary stated objective of the above mentioned request
for the installation of STOP signs on Countrywood Drive is
for speed control. This request is not unlike most requests
received by staff. The general public often believe that
many or most speeding problems could or should be "fixed" by
installing a STOP sign. As discussed by the City Council on
prior occasions, STOP signs should not be used for the
purpose of speed control. The purpose of a STOP sign is to
clarify which vehicle has the right of way at an
intersection. Certain information pertaining to the
installation of STOP signs is attached and list as follows:
Exhibit 5: a "handout" on STOP signs;
Exhibit 6: the Traffic Policy adopted by another
city regarding STOP signs; and,
Exhibit 7: the STOP signs policies from the
Caltrans Traffic Manual.
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Three -Way STOP Intersection
Countrywood & Countryhill
June 17, 1998
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Normally STOP signs are not installed unless certain
conditions or warrants exist. A list of STOP sign warrants
is included in the excerpt from the Caltrans Traffic Manual
attached as Exhibit 7. When and if one or more warrants are
met, the intersection is deemed to warrant the installation
of one or more STOP signs.
F. Four -Way STOP @ Broadview /Countrywood /Countryhill
There had been discussion regarding the feasibility of
designating the combined intersections of Broadview /
Countrywood / Countryhill a FOUR -WAY STOP intersection. In
the attached Memo from the City Traffic Engineer labelled
Exhibit 8, it is recommended that this option not be
implemented.
G. Three -Way STOP @ Broadview & Countrywood
One of the above mentioned requests is that the City place
STOP signs on Countrywood Drive at Broadview Drive.
Broadview Drive is an entry street to a residential area. It
is not typical to place STOP signs (three -way STOP) on a
collector street to stop through traffic to facilitate egress
traffic from a residential area. It is not likely that this
type of an intersection would meet any of the STOP sign
warrants cited in Exhibit 7. From the traffic volumes
observed at Broadview Drive and Countrywood Drive, is not
anticipated that any of the STOP sign warrants would be met
at this intersection.
The placement of STOP signs on the collector street at this
tract entry would be a departure from established precedent
and practice of the City. It is the view of staff that if
this request were to be granted, many other requests would be
received for like STOP sign installations at tract entries
throughout the City.
H. Three -Way STOP @ Countryhill & Countrywood
1. Warrant Study: In response to the request for the
installation of a Three -Way STOP at the intersection of
Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road, the City Traffic
Engineer was asked to prepare a STOP Sign Warrant Study
for this intersection, for the purpose of determining
whether or not any warrants were met for such an
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Three -Way STOP Intersection
Countrywood & Countryhill
June 17, 1998
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installation. A copy of the findings of the Stop Sign
Warrant Study is attached as Exhibit 9. The study found
that none of the warrants were met for the installation
of a Three -Way STOP at the subject intersection.
2. Design Immunity: Cities relies on those provisions of
the law pertaining to design immunity when faced with
litigation involving the proper use and installation of
traffic control devices. In order to be protected by
design immunity the traffic controls in question must
have been approved by the legislative body prior to
installation, and the approval by the legislative body
must have been based upon substantial reasonable evidence
in support of said installation.
3. Warrants: In most cases, cities use as the evidence in
support of the installation of STOP signs, the existence
of one or more STOP sign warrants. As stated above, no
such warrants exist at the subject intersection.
4. Unique Characteristics: In the view of staff, a Three -
Way STOP should not be installed at the subject
intersection unless it can be determined that other
factors exist which would support such an action. In
discussions with the City Traffic Engineer it was noted
that certain unique characteristics do exist at the
subject intersection which could be use to support an
action by the City Council to approve the installation of
a Three -Way STOP. Those unique characteristics are
summarized as follows:
a. The intersection lies on a pedestrian "Route to
School;"
b. The geometrics of the intersection are non - standard
(there is an off -set intersection [Broadview Drive]
located only 154' to the east of the subject
intersection);
C. Sight- distance (visibility) is moderately limited for
the second and subsequent vehicles staged at both
Countryhill Road and Broadview Drive; and,
d. The recent opening of Broadview Drive represents the
creation of a "new" traffic pattern in the vicinity
of the intersection.
5. Traffic Engineer Recommendation: It is the
recommendation of the City Traffic Engineer that STOP
signs only be installed when Stop Sign Warrants are met.
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Three -Way STOP Intersection
Countrywood & Countryhill
June 17, 1998
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For this reason the City Traffic Engineer does not
recommend approval of the subject request and the
installation of a Three -Way STOP at Countrywood Drive and
Countryhill Road.
6. Director's Recommendation: For the reasons cited in
Section E -4 of this report, the Director of Public Works
recommends approval of the attached Resolution
designating the intersection of Countrywood Drive and
Countryhill Road a Three -Way STOP.
I. Committee Review
At their meeting of May 26, 1998, the Transportation and
Streets Committee discussed the requested modifications to
traffic controls at and near the subject intersection. The
Committee decided to recommend to the City Council the
installation of a Three -Way STOP at the intersection of
Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road.
RECORMHOATION
Staff and the Transportation and Streets Committee recommend that
the City Council adopt the attached Resolution (Exhibit 10)
making certain findings and directing the placement of STOP signs
at all entrances to the intersection of Countrywood Drive and
Countryhill Road.
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HOA & Property Management
April 13, 1998
Ken Gilbert
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
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As Project Manager for Deauville Homeowner's Association, they have asked me to look into the
possibility of having a stop sign installed at the corner of Broadview and Countrywood. The lower portion
of Broadview was not open to through traffic until approximately two weeks ago when California
Community Builders sold the models near the intersection of Broadview and Countrywood and opened
Broadview to traffic going to Broadview, Manorview and Kingsview.
The Association's primary concern is the fact that traffic goes quite fast on Countrywood, and many
school children will have to cross Countrywood at this point on their way to Arroyo West Elementary
School which is on Countryhill. Countryhill intersects with Countrywood just a few yards away from the
point where Broadview and Countrywood intersect.
Until the issue of the stop sign can be decided, would it be possible to have a crossing guard placed here?
If a crossing guard were to be placed either at Broadview and Countrywood or Broadview and Countryhill,
I'm sure that not only would this be useful to the children that are crossing here now, but also the children
who are crossing at Woodhill and Broadview who could divert to this intersection. Thanks for any help
you can give me at beginning this process.
Sincerely,
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Greg Moses,
Project Manager for,
Deauville HOA
cc: Steve Kueney, 11323 Broadview Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021
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2760 -7 Tapo Canyon Road, a 120 • Simi Valley, California 93063
Telephone: (805) 526 -0303 Fax: (805) 526 -8175 (110 01
Paula Babineau
11491 Broadview Drive
Moorpark, Ca. 93021
April 27, 1998
Director Of Public Works
Mr. Ken Gilbert
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, Ca. 93021
Dear Mr. Gilbert,
The reason I am writing to you today is to ask for your advice out of concern for the
safety of my children and other children in my neighborhood. I have recently purchased
and moved into the Deauville Model home located on the corner of Broadview and
Countrywood. My concern is this: Being that this house is on the corner we are aware of
all traffic driving by on Countrywood, the feeder street into this community. This is a long
street located on a slope with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Unfortunately though the
people of this community feel that 50 to 70 is a sufficient speed to travel on this road. I
have two small children and am very concerned about this. Another concern of mine is
that children are crossing Countrywood to get to Arroyo Elementary School and there
might some day be a terrible accident. My husband and I have contacted the Moorpark
Police Department on many occasions to have them patrol this area and have not had
much success. They tend to sit and watch the traffic go by without giving tickets and
when they do stop someone they are only giving warnings.
What I would like to propose is that a stop sign be placed either on Broadview and
Countrywood or Countryhill and Countrywood with a crosswalk for the children. This
would slow down the traffic coming from above us and allow safe crossing for the
children to proceed to their school.
Please let me know what it is I need to do to make this happen so that I may expedite this
matter. I appreciate your time and hope with great anticipation that this problem can be
solved. Please feel free to contact me at (805) 529 -8888 or write to the address listed
above.
ncerely
Paula I Babineau cc: Deauville H.O.A.
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WHEN IS A CROSSWALK UNSAFE?
Apparently, whenever it is painted on the street!
A number of years back, the City of San Diego published some startling results of a very
extensive study of the relative safety of marked and unmarked crosswalks. San Diego
looked at 400 intersections for five years (without signals or four -way stops) that had a
marked crosswalk on one side and an unmarked crosswalk on the other. About two and
one half times as many pedestrians used the marked crosswalk, but about six times as
many accidents. were reported in the marked crosswalks! Long Beach studied pedestrian
safety for three years (1972 through 1974) and found eight times as many reported
pedestrian accidents at intersections with marked crosswalks than at those without.
One explanation of this apparent contradiction of common sense is the false security
pedestrians feel at the marked crosswalk. Two painted lines do not provide protection
against an oncoming vehicle and the real burden of safety has to be on the pedestrian
to be alert and cautious while crossing any street. .A pedestrian can stop in less than three
feet, while a vehicle traveling at 25 MPH will require 60 feet and at 35 MPH
approximately 100 feet.
The California Vehicle Code says that a crosswalk exists at all intersections unless
pedestrian crossing is prohibited by signs. Some of these crosswalks are marked with
painted lines, but most of them. are not. Pedestrian crosswalk marking is a method of
encouraging pedestrians to use a particular crossing. Such marked crossings may not be
as safe as an unmarked crossing at the same location. Therefore, crosswalks should be
marked only where necessary for the guidance and control of pedestrians, to direct them
to the safest of several potential routes.
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WHY DON'T THEY PUT IN MORE STOP SIGNS?
A stop sign is one of our most valuable and effective control devices when used at the
right place and under the right conditions. It is intended to help drivers and pedestrians at
an intersection decide who has the right -of -way.
One common misuse of stop signs is to arbitrarily interrupt through traffic, either by
causing it to stop, or by causing such an inconvenience as to force the traffic to use other
routes. Where stop signs are installed as "nuisances" or "speed breakers," there is a high
incidence of intentional violation. In those locations where vehicles do stop, the speed
reduction is effective only in the immediate vicinity of the stop sign, and frequently
speeds are actually higher between intersections. For these reasons, it should not be used
as a speed control device.
A school crossing may look dangerous for children to use, causing parents to demand a
stop sign to halt traffic. Now a vehicle which had been a problem for 3 seconds while
approaching and passing the intersection becomes a problem for a much longer period.
A situation of indecision is created as to when to cross as a pedestrian or when to start as
a motorist. Normal gaps in traffic through which crossings could be made safely no longer
exist. An intersection which previously was not busy now looks like a major intersection.
It really isn't — it just looks like it. It doesn't even look safer and it usually isn't.
Most drivers are reasonable and prudent with no intention of maliciously violating traffic
regulations; however, when an unreasonable restriction is imposed, it may result in
flagrant violations. In such cases, the stop sign can create a false sense of security in a
pedestrian and an attitude of contempt in a motorist. These two attitudes can and often
do conflict with tragic results.
Well- developed, nationally recognized guidelines help to indicate when such controls
become necessary. These guidelines take into consideration, among other things, the
probability of vehicic: z.-riving at an intersection at the same time, the length of time
traffic must wait to enter, and the availability of safe crossing opportunities.
SLOP
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POLICY NO.2
BOULEVARD STOP REGULATIONS
A. Two -Way Boulevard STOP Control
Boulevard STOP regulations will be considered as warranted at an intersection when
any one of the following conditions is satisfied.
1. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of
the normal right of way rule is unduly hazardous
2. Street entering a through highway or street
3. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area
4. Other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted . view, and
a serious accident record indicates a need for control by the STOP sign.
A STOP sign is not a cure -all, and it is not a substitute for other control devices, or
where enforcement of existing sections of the Vehicle Code would prove to be the
proper solution. The indiscriminate use of STOP signs at random locations will
develop disrespect in the minds of motorists for this traffic control device and result
in an increase in violations and accident potential throughout the City.
B. Four -Way Boulevard STOP Control
Four -way STOP controls are restrictive to both streams of traffic and will not be
recommended unless an adequate trial with less restrictive control has proven
unsatisfactory, and there are no correctable physical conditions that might be the cause
of accidents. Four -way STOP controls should ordinarily be used only where the
volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal.
STOP signs should be considered to be warranted on all approaches to an intersection
when any one of the following conditions is satisfied:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi -way STOP
is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while
arrangements are being made for the signal installation.
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2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents of a
ftype susceptible of correction by a multi -way STOP installation in a 12 -month
period. Such accidents include right- and left -turn collisions as well as right -
angle collisions.
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
• The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches
must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of an
average day, and
• The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or
highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same eight
hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least
30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but
• When the 85- percentile approach speed of the major street traffic
exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70
percent of the above requirements.
A red flashing beacon or beacons may be used in
conjunction with a STOP sign. See Section 9 -08
(Flashng Beacons).
Secondary messages shall not be used on STOP sign
faces.
• Warrants for STOP Signs
Because the STOP sign causes a substantial incon-
venience to motorists, it should be used only where
warranted. A STOP sign may be warranted at an inter
section where one or more of the following con-
ditions exist.
1. On the less Important road at its intersection with
a main road where application of the normal right
of way rule Is unduly hazardous as evidenced by
accidents susceptible to correction by STOP
signs.
2. On a county road or city street at its intersection
with a state highway.
3. At the intersection of two main highways. The
highway traffic to be stopped depends on ap-
proach speeds, volumes, and turning movements.
4. On a street entering a legally established through
highway or street.
5. On a minor street where the safe approach speed
to the intersection Is less than 10 miles per hour.
6. At an unsignalized intersection in a signal-
ized area.
7. At other intersections where a combination of high
speed, restricted view, and accident record indi-
cates a need for control by the STOP sign.
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SIGNS
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POLICY
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Stop Signs and Yield Signs
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• Stop Signs
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The STOP sign (R1) shall be used where traffic
is required to stop except at signalized intersections.
Standard30"
The STOP sign shall be an octagon with white mes.
sage and border on a red background. The standard
size shall be 30 x 30 inches. Where greater emphasis
or visibility is required, a larger size is recommended.
On local streets and secondary roads with low ap-
proach speeds and low volume, a 24'x 24 inch size
may be used.
R1 -3
At a multiway stop intersection, a supplemental plate
(R1.3 or R1 -4) should be mounted just below each
Standard 12" x6"
STOP sign.
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The numeral on the supplementary plate shall corres-
pond to the number of approach legs, or the legend
ALL -WAY (R1 -4) may be used. The plate shall have
Standard 18" x 6"
white letters on a red background.
A red flashing beacon or beacons may be used in
conjunction with a STOP sign. See Section 9 -08
(Flashng Beacons).
Secondary messages shall not be used on STOP sign
faces.
• Warrants for STOP Signs
Because the STOP sign causes a substantial incon-
venience to motorists, it should be used only where
warranted. A STOP sign may be warranted at an inter
section where one or more of the following con-
ditions exist.
1. On the less Important road at its intersection with
a main road where application of the normal right
of way rule Is unduly hazardous as evidenced by
accidents susceptible to correction by STOP
signs.
2. On a county road or city street at its intersection
with a state highway.
3. At the intersection of two main highways. The
highway traffic to be stopped depends on ap-
proach speeds, volumes, and turning movements.
4. On a street entering a legally established through
highway or street.
5. On a minor street where the safe approach speed
to the intersection Is less than 10 miles per hour.
6. At an unsignalized intersection in a signal-
ized area.
7. At other intersections where a combination of high
speed, restricted view, and accident record indi-
cates a need for control by the STOP sign.
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SIGNS
3.1967 Traffic Manual
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POLICY
A STOP sign is not a "cure -air, and is not a substitute
for other traffic control devices. Many times the need
for a STOP sign can be eliminated If the sight distance
Is Increased by remoJing the obstructions.
STOP signs shall not be erected at any entrance to an
Intersection when such entrance is controlled by an
official traffic control signal, nor at any railroad grade
crossing which is controlled by automatic signals,
gates, or other train - actuated control devices except
as provided in CVC 21355, Stop Signs. The conflicting
commands of two types of control devices are con-
fusing. If traffic is required to stop when the operation
of the stop- and -go signals is not warranted, the signals
should be put on flashing operation with the red flashing
light facing the traffic that must stop.
Where two main highways intersect, the STOP sign or
signs should normally be posted on the minor street to
stop the lesserflow of traffic. Traffic engineering studies,
however, may justify a decision to install a STOP sign or
signs on the major street, as at a three-way Intersection
where safety considerations may justify stopping the
greater flow of traffic to permit a left turning movement.
STOP signs should not be installed Indiscriminately at
all unprotected railroad crossings. The allowance of
STOP signs at all such crossings would eventually breed
contempt for both law enforcement, and obedience to
the sign's command to stop. STOP signs may only be
used at selected raiVhighway grade crossings after
their need has been determined by a traffic engineering
study. Such study should consider approach speeds,
sight distance restrictions, volumes, accident records,
etc. This application of STOP signs should be an Interim
use period during which plans for lights, gates or other
means of control are being prepared.
Portable or part-time STOP signs shall not be used except
for emergency purposes. Also, STOP signs should not be
used for speed control.
0 Multlway STOP signs
The "Multiway Stop" Installation may be useful at some
locations. It should ordinarily be used only where _
the volume of traffic on the Intersecting roads is approx-
imately equal. A traffic control signal Is more satisfactory
for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic.
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(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian
volume from the mino* street or highway must
average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor
street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds
per vehicle during the maximum hour, but
(c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of
the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per
hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant
Is 70 percent of the above requirements.
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POLICY
Any of the following conditions may warrant a multi
way STOP sign installation:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and
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urgently
needed, the multiway stop may be an Interirr,
measure that can be installed quickly to contro
traffic while arrangements are being made foi
the signal Installations.
2. An accident problem, as Indicated by five or more
reported accidents within a 12 month period of
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a type susceptible to correction by a multiway
stop Installation. Such accidents include right-
and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle
collisions.
3. Minimum traffic volumes
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the Inter-
section from all approaches must average at
least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of
an average day, and
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian
volume from the mino* street or highway must
average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor
street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds
per vehicle during the maximum hour, but
(c) When the 85- percentile approach speed of
the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per
hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant
Is 70 percent of the above requirements.
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MEMO
To: Ken Gilbert, Direc VInersectioncs Pub i Works
From: JOHN WHITMAN
Subject: Combining Offset of Countryhill and Broadview on Countrywood into
a Single 4 Way Stop
Date: May 6, 1998
A question has been raised as to whether the two streets of Countryhill and Broadview which
intersect with Countrywood can be combined into a single 4 way stop intersection.
I am not aware of a specific probihition of an offset 4 way stop intersection. Therefore, each case
should be evaluated on its own merits. I have reviewed this particular situation and I recommend
against creating an offset 4 way stop intersection. I do not believe that a 4 way stop would
provide a safe operation here. The centerlines of Countryhill and Broadway are offset by 154
feet. The visibility from any of the 4 possible positions where a single vehicle would stop to the
other 3 possitions is adequate. However, if there are 2 or more vehicles queued on either
Countryhill or Broadway, the second and subsequent drivers do not have good visibility and lines
of sight to the other 3 stopping positions. In addition, multiple vehicles could, after comming to
a stop, procede into and occupy the offset intersection simultaneously. That situation would pose
safety hazards as it would be more difficult for drivers stopped at the intersection to determine
right -of -way protocal.
cc. Steve Kueny
City Clerk
Dirk Lovett
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MEMORANDUM
To: Ken Gilbert
Director of Public Works
From: John Whitman
City Traffic Engineer
Subject: Multi -stop Stop Sign Warrant Study
Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road
Date: May 21, 1998
Based on your request, I have completed the subject warrant study. Based on the data that I have
collected and reviewed, a multi -stop stop sign installation is not warranted for this intersection.
The intersection is a 3 -way tee intersection with Countrywood being the through street (and the
major street). The two streets serve residential areas on the southwest side of the City of
Moorpark. Sight distance is adequate on all three legs of the intersection. There is another tee
intersection formed by Broadview Drive into Countrywood approximately 154 feet east of the
subject intersection. The second intersection does not cause any operational problems with the
subject intersection. There is currently a stop sign on Countryhill, the minor street.
There are three warrants for multi -stop sign installation.
1. A traffic signal is warranted and there is urgent need for interim measures.
• There is no traffic signal warranted or planned.
This warrant is not met.
2. There is an accident problem, as indicated by 5 or more preventable accidents in a 12
month period.
• There have been no reported accidents for 5 years of accident data.
This warrant is not met.
3. Minimum Traffic Volumes
3a. Minimum of 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hour period.
• The maximum vehicles per hour for the highest 8 hour period 7:15 am to
3:15 pm is 166 vehicles per hour.
This warrant is not met.
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3b. Minimum combined vehicle and pedestrians on the minor street is at least 200
units per hour for the same 8 hour period with an average vehicle delay of 30
seconds per vehicle.
• The total average vehicle and pedestrian volume on Countryhill is 82 units
per hour.
• The average vehicle delay at peak hour on the minor street is less than 5
second per vehicle.
This warrant is not met.
3c. Warrants 3a and 3b can be reduced by up to 70% if approach speeds on major
street are greater than 40 mph.
• 70% volume on major street must exceed 350 vehicles per hour -- actual
count is 166 vehicles per hour.
• 70% volume on minor street must exceed 140 vehicles and pedestrians per
hour -- total average is 82 units per hour.
This warrant is not met.
Attached is the 24 hour count log for Monday, May 18, 1998.
cc: 88.140
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RESOLUTION NO. 98 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF
COUNTRYWOOD DRIVE AND COUNTRYHILL ROAD A STOP
INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A STOP
SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES THERETO
WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code authorizes the City
to designate any intersection under its jurisdiction a stop intersection and
erect STOP signs at one or more entrances thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, in order to better provide
for the public safety, it is necessary and appropriate to place STOP signs at
all entrances to the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That certain unique conditions exist at and in the vicinity
of the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill Road, which justify
the placement of STOP signs at all entrances to said intersection, said
conditions being summarized as follows:
a. The intersection lies on a pedestrian "Route to School;"
b. The geometrics of the intersection are non - standard (there is an
off -set intersection [Broadview Drive] located only 154' to the
east of the subject intersection);
c. Sight- distance (visibility) is moderately limited for the second
and subsequent vehicles staged at both Countryhill Road and
Broadview Drive; and,
d. The recent opening of Broadview Drive represents the creation of
a "new" traffic pattern in the vicinity of the intersection.
SECTION 2. That the intersection of Countrywood Drive and Countryhill
Road, as identified on Exhibit 'A' attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby designated a stop intersection and that STOP signs shall be erected at
all entrances thereto.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby directed to provide for the
installation and maintenance of appropriate signs and markings to effectuate
these requirements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of January, 1998.
ATTESTED:
City Clerk
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
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