TO: Chair and Members of the City Traffic Commission
FROM: Larry Tay, Deputy Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer
1. SUBJECT
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Discussion of potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to the Orange Plaza.
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2. SUMMARY
At the September 23, 2025, City Council meeting, staff presented an item to discuss potential traffic modifications to the Orange Plaza to further prevent vehicular intrusion into Plaza Park. City Council directed staff to conduct further analysis of incursion trajectories and refine recommendations, if appropriate. Staff was also directed to bring back a follow-up report to both City Traffic Commission and Council.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Receive and File.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. This is a "receive and file" item.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve infrastructure, mobility, and technology
Goal 6: Ensure the preservation of historic resources
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
In response to historic concerns over Plaza incursions, several modifications had been implemented to the approaches to the circular roadway, including the installation of reflective raised pavement markers, supplemental traffic signs, roadway delineators, and nighttime traffic signal timing modifications.
In March 2022, City Council authorized the purchase of protective bollards to protect pedestrian walkways at select locations along the perimeter of Plaza Park. In November 2022, a construction contract was awarded to, among other things, install the protective bollards. The installation was completed in 2023.
September 23, 2025, City Council Report
After a recent vehicle incursion into Plaza Park, City Council directed staff to evaluate concepts, including roadway modifications, park enhancements, and operational changes that could potentially reduce frequency of future incidents. Staff presented the viability of said concepts, along with recommendations, to the City Council at their September ...
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