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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0303 CC REG ITEM 08FTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: • AGENDA RE PORT C = TY O F MOORPARK The Honorable City Council Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public i ITEM • F "OOPPAW. CALIFORNIA City Council Meef ng of 199, ACTT N; Works February 24, 1993 (Council Meeting 3 -3 -93) Consider Status Report Regarding Traffic Controls on Collins Drive The City received letters ( Exhibit 1) from Moorpark College and the Campus Hills Homeowners Association requesting that the City take steps to encourage a reduction in the speed of vehicular traffic on Collins Drive. The matter was brought to the Transportation and Streets Committee in January at which time staff was directed to look into a number of options to address the problem, including designating the intersection of Collins Drive and Hearon Drive a THREE -WAY STOP. The matter was brought back to the Committee in February. The placement of additional STOP signs was deferred in favor of other steps which are believed would be more effective solutions to the problem. The Committee requested that staff pursue the following matters: a. Installation of SPEED ENFORCED BY RADAR signs; b. Continuation of vigorous radar speed enforcement; and, c. Investigation of ways to effect a reduction in speed through the re- striping and other appropriate changes to traffic controls. Items (a) and (b) have been and /or are being implemented. In response to item (c) , staff is in the process of developing and evaluating a number of possible revisions to the street striping design and other traffic control measures on this street, including the following: 1. the restriping of the street to accommodate only two lanes of traffic, with median (including left turn lanes where required), north of Benwood Drive; 2. the installation of channelization striping to provide north bound right turn staging lanes into the entrances to the College parking lots from Collins Drive; 3. the relocation of the north bound Bike Lane on Collins Drive from the sidewalk to the street to be eight feet (81) wide; rqt /colne Collins Drive Page 2 4. the relocation of the south bound Bike Lane from University Drive to Collins Drive to be eight feet (81) wide; 5. the placement of a striped island between the one southbound travel lane and the Bike Lane. This analysis will require a review of the Conditions of Approval and related documents for past and future developments in the area. It is also recommended that any final action be deferred until after the full traffic impact of completed and operational Freeway ramps is known. Depending on the actions taken, it may be necessary to perform a new Speed Study on the roadway segment. • Y i; 1 J • Receive and file this report. rp<icoi,s Moorpark College November 4, 1992 James W. Walker President Direct Line (805) 378 -1407 FAX Humber (805) 378 -1499 Members of Moorpark City Council 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Council Members: The following is a request from the Campus Hills Homeowners' Association and Moorpark College. It is the result of a joint meeting held to discuss some common concerns regarding student and residential traffic coming from and going to the college area. As you know, Collins Drive is a heavily traveled street which circles the perimeter of Moorpark College. A portion of it is bounded on two sides by both the college and residential areas (which includes an elementary school, a public park which has only street parking and a church) . The part of Collins Drive that goes through the college campus is controlled not only with several stop signs but a speed limit of 25 MPH. The portion of Collins Drive bounded by the college and residential areas is a wide open four lane strip with no stop signs. In addition, the speed limit is 40 MPH. As is common, a 40 MPH speed limit zone is often license to drive 50 or 60 MPH. We believe it is only a matter of time before a serious accident involving vehicles and /or pedestrians occurs on this street. As the college continues to grow, more cars will be using this thoroughfare, thus increasing the likelihood of an accident. It is our opinion that several things could be done to greatly reduce the risk of such a tragedy. They are, but not limited to: 1. Reduce the speed limit on Collins Drive and aggressively enforce it! 2. in several stop, signs to slot., traffic. 3. Place speed bumps at strategic locations. Another item raised at our meeting was the concern about traffic flow after the freeway project is completed. We respectfully request that the Homeowners" Association and the college be involved in the planning that takes place to determine what signs will be used to help control traffic flow at the entrance to Collins Drive. We are volunteering to be part of any planning process that will reduce the risk of accidents and increase the expedient flow of traffic both to the neighborhood and Moorpark College. RECEIVED OW )' N 0V - 9 1992 r< Cit', of Moorpark 7075 Campus Road Moorpark, CA 93021-1695 (805) 378 -1400 FAX (805) 378 -1499 Members of Moorpark City Council November 4, 1992 Page 2 Please understand we are very concerned about the safety of adults and children who live in the area surrounding the college as well as the students and staff who commute to the college every day. We believe that in this litigious society the city, the homeowners' association and the college will be subject to legal problems if we are unable to show that we have been proactive in dealing with safety issues. Thank you in advance for your serious considerations of this matter. We look forward to hearing from you and are anxious to work with you in resolving these concerns. Z in ely, L J s W. Walker esident Moorpark College R191 Theodore H. Martens President, Campus Hills Homeowners' Association Board of Directors lk November 3, 1992 Members of Moorpark City Council 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 Dear Council Member, The following is request from the Campus Hills Homeowners' Association and Moorpark College. It is the result of a joint meeting held to discuss some common concerns regarding student and residential traffic coming from and going to the college area. As you know, Collins Drive is a heavily traveled street which circles the perimeter of Moorpark College. A portion of it is bounded on two sides by both the college and residential areas (which includes an elementary school, a public park which has only street parking and a church). That part of Collins Drive which goes through the college campus is controlled not only with several stop signs but a speed limit of 25 MPH. The portion of Collins Drive bounded by the college and residential areas is a wide open four lane strip with no stops signs. In addition, the speed limit is 40 MPH. As is common, a 40 MPH speed limit zone is often license to drive 50 or 60 MPH. We believe that it is only a matter of time before a serious accident involving vehicles and/or pedestrians occurs on this street. As the college continues to grow more cars will be using this thoroughfare, thus increasing the likelihood of an accident. It is our opinion that several things could be done to greatly reduce the risk of such a tragedy. They are, but not limited to: 1) Reduce the speed limit on Collins Drive and aggressively enforce it! 2) Put in several stop signs to slow traffic. 3) Place speed bumps at strategic locations. — RECEIVED N V - 91992 city of Moorpark P.O. Box 132 Moorpark, California 93020 r Members of Moorpark City Council November 3, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Another item raised at our meeting was the concern about traffic flow after the freeway project is completed. We respectfully request that the Homeowners' Association and the college be involved in the planning that takes place to determine what signs will be used to help control traffic flow at the entrance to Collins Drive. We are volunteering to be part of any planning process that will reduce the risk of accidents and increase the expedient flow of traffic both to the neighborhood and Moorpark College. Please understand we are very concerned about safety of the adults and children that live in the area surrounding the college as well as the students and staff who commute to the college every day. We believe that in this litigious society the city, the homeowners' association and the college will be subject to legal problems if we are unable to show that we have been proactive in dealing with safety issues. Thank you in advance for your serious considerations of this matter. We look forward to hearing from you and are anxious to work with you in resolving these concerns. Sincerely Th odore H. Martens J es W. Walker President, Campus Hills President, Homeowners' Association Moorpark College Board of Directors