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CITY OF MOORPARK. CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA REPORT — - --
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TO: The Honorable City Council I
FROM: Kenneth Gilbert, Director of Public Works
DATE: October 7, 1997 (Meeting of 10- 15 -97)
SUBJECT: Discussion of Truck Traffic on New Los Angeles Avenue and
Los Angeles Avenue [State Route 118]
1. In an attempt to reduce the amount of traffic congestion caused
by truck traffic on that portion of Route 118 west of the
freeway, staff submitted an Encroachment Permit Application to
Caltrans last June to allow the City to place signs restricting
truck traffic to the right lane only.
2. In July the City received a letter from Caltrans denying the
City's Permit Application. That letter stated that the City
would have to prepare a Traffic Study Report and provide other
information to justify the establishment of this type of traffic
restriction.
3. In August the City Council considered this matter but decided to
defer any action until after the next meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce Highway 118 Committee meeting.
4. In late August City staff was informed that Caltrans had decided
to post signs on this segment of Highway 118 directing slower
traffic to keep right. Those signs have been installed.
5. Also in late August Mayor Hunter sent a letter to Caltrans
Headquarters in Sacramento requesting a meeting with the
Director of Caltrans to discuss this and other matters.
6. In late September the Mayor received a response letter
indicating that he had directed his assistant to attend the next
Chamber of Commerce Highway 118 Committee meeting.
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DISCUSSION
The Chamber Highway 118 Committee met on October 7, 1997 . Caltrans
representatives were present from Headquarters (Sacramento) ,
District 7 (Los Angeles) and the Ventura Branch Office.
Representatives of the California Highway Patrol were also present.
The City was represented by Councilmember Rogers-Teasley and the
Public Works Director. Discussion included the following:
Engine Braking: Caltrans stated that it was their intent to
approve the City's revised permit application submitted last
August, to allow the placement of advisory signs (black on
yellow) to urge truckers to not use engine braking (Jake
Brakes) . Caltrans stated that they believed that this permit
may require some type of before and after noise level testing to
allow for an evaluation of the effectiveness of the signs. When
the permit is received, staff will proceed with implementation,
provided no significant expenditure of time or money is
required. Should a significant level of resources be required,
the matter will be brought to the City Council . Subsequent to
the installation of these signs (if they are installed) , it is
hoped that staff and affected residents will be able to notice
a reduction in noise levels.
Truck Traffic -- Right Lane Only: As stated above, Caltrans has
placed "SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT" signs on Route 118. It is
the opinion of Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol that
these signs will be effective in reducing truck-related traffic
congestion on this segment of highway. Accordingly, no further
action by Caltrans is proposed. Although somewhat subjective in
nature, it is hoped that a reduction in truck related traffic
congestion will result from the recent installation of these
signs.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to report back
to the City Council in April 1998 with a report discussing the
effectiveness of the signing programs discussed herein.
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