TO: Chair and Members of the City Traffic Commission
THRU: Larry Tay, Deputy Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer
FROM: Jose A La Torre, Transportation Analyst
1. Subject
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Installation of 40 feet of red curb on the west side of Wanda Road both north and south of Quincy Avenue.
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2. Summary
The requested red curb is to provide easier access to and from Quincy Avenue and enhance visibility.
3. Recommended Action
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Approve 40 feet of red curb on the west side of Wanda Road both north and south of Quincy Avenue.
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4. Fiscal Impact
None. Implementation involves minimal staff time and minimal expenditures that have already been approved in the City’s operating budget.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. Discussion and Background
Staff received a request for the City to consider installing red curb on the northwest and southwest corners of the Wanda Road/Quincy Avenue intersection, to enhance visibility. Wanda Road is a four-lane roadway at its intersection with Quincy Avenue. Parking is permitted on the west side of the street. The land use along this stretch of Wanda Road is generally comprised of single-family residences. Wanda Road, from Lincoln Street to Monroe Avenue, is a 40-mph street.
A field review conducted by City staff determined that there is approximately 80 feet of curbside parking available north of Quincy Avenue and approximately 86 feet of curbside parking available South of Quincy Avenue. To enhance visibility, staff recommends the CTC approve the installation of 40 feet of red curb on the northwest and southwest corners, resulting in the loss of approximately four parking spaces.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Letter of Request
• Area Map & Site Sketch
• Notification Letter