HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0417 CC REG ITEM 08JPAUL W. LAWRASON JR.
Mayor
BERNARDO M.PEREZ
Mayor Pro Tern
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
Councilmember
JOHN E. WOZNIAK
Councilmember
LILLIAN KELLERMAN
City Clerk
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MOORPARK
wORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of
ACTION:
M E M O R A N D U M
The Honorable City Council
ITEM
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYL J. KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
JOHN F. KNIPE
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
RICHARD T. HARE
City Treasurer
Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works
April 9, 1991
Railraod Crossing on
Highway 118 East of the City
VEN -118 -14.08
BACKGROUND
Last November, in response to Council concerns, the Mayor sent
a letter (Attachment "A") to Caltrans expressing certain
concerns regarding safety at the railroad crossing west of the
City. A response (Attachment "B") was received on March 20.
This is to request direction in pursuing further steps toward
affecting safety improvements at this rail crossing.
DISCUSSION
The response from Caltrans indicates that this portion of the
highway has been studied and that improvements at this railroad
crossing was one of several possible improvements suggested.
The response goes on to say that implementation of those
suggested improvements would require many steps, including
funding approval via a process managed by the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC).
It appears that further efforts to make safety improvements at
this rail crossing, will require the action of the County of
Ventura and VCTC. Should the City council wish to pursue this
matter, it is recommended that a letter be forwarded to
Supervisor Howard to express the City's concern and willingness
to cooperate on this matter.
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
Railroad Crossing on
Highway 118 East of the City
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Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Supervisor Howard
expressing the City's concern about traffic safety at the
subject Rail crossing and offering the City's cooperation in
efforts necessary to make appropriate safety improvements.
cc: Steven Kueny, City Manager
Department Heads
BERNARDO M.PEREZ
Mayor
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
Mayor Pro Tem
ELOISE BROWN
Councilmember
CLINT HARPER, Ph.D.
Councilmember
PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr.
Councilmember
LILLIAN KELLERMAN
City Clerk
November 26, 1990
MOORPARK m<V\' p
State of California
Department of Transportation
120 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, Ca 90012
Att: Jerry Baxter, Director
Re: Safety Problem at Railway Crossing
Route 118 (P. M. 14.40 +)
Dear Mr. Baxter,
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYL J. KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
RICHARD T HARE
City Treasurer
The railroad grade crossing just west of the City has a very bad
traffic accident history. Recently another fatal accident at that
location, prompted the City Council to direct our staff to contact
the State and County to discuss possible remedies. It appears from
those discussions that this request should be directed to Mr. Gary
Bork of your Traffic Operations Division, but I am routing the
request through your office to advise you of our concerns.
I am advised that most of the accidents at this railway crossing
are not the result of conflicts with trains. The cause appears to
be related to vehicular speeds in excess of the design limits of
the roadway. The purpose of this letter is to request that the
geometrics of the existing roadway be reviewed and that the
feasibility of possible design changes be evaluated and considered.
Your prompt attention in this matter will be appreciated. Please
direct any questions to Kenneth Gilbert., Director of Public Works.
You-r6 Truly,
,.-�_
Paul W. wrason, Jr.
Mayor
cc: City Council
City Manager
Director of Public works
Vicky Howard, Supervisor - Elect, County of Ventura
Al Knuth, Deputy Director of Public Works, County of Ventura
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
STATE OF CALIFORNIA— BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -Kli C 1A 10ZU7 \ ¢
DISTRICT 7, 120 SO. SPRING ST. s<
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
TDD (213) 620 -3550
(213) 620 -3874
March 20, 1991
7 -VEN -118 14.08
Ternes Railroad Crossing
Honorable Paul W. Lawrason, Jr.
Mayor, City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Dear Mayor Lawrason:
As you requested, we have reviewed the geometries of State
Route 118 at the Ternes Railroad Crossing relative to the
overall vehicular safety at this location.
This Railroad Crossing is within the study limits of a
Project Study Report (PSR) prepared by Caltrans, dated January
10, 1991. The PSR recommended widening and realigning portions
of SR 118 between Route 232 and Route 23. One item in particular
is the proposed improvement of the roadway alignment at the
Ternes Railroad Crossing. A grade separation structure was also
proposed as an alternative. Either alternative would enhance
the operation and safety of the crossing. However, programming
and implementation of this improvement is subject to Ventura
County Transportation Commission prioritization and availability
of funds.
The primary attributing factor to the cause of accidents at
this location is driving in excess of the posted regulatory and
warning speed limits appropriate for the existing roadway
conditions. We believe that the recently completed asphalt
concrete overlay project at this location would improve the
vertical alignment relative to the railroad tracks.
In the interim period prior to future modification of this
crossing, we have contacted the Southern Pacific Transportation
Company regarding the maintenance of the pavement within the
RECEIVED
NEAR 2 2 1991
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Honorable Paul W. Lawrason, Jr.
March 20, 1991
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railroad right -of -way. We were assured that regular maintenance
will be performed within and adjacent to the railroad tracks to
orovide the best available riding surface at this crossing.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
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JERRY B. BAXTER
District Director