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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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December 13, 2006
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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January 9, 2007
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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Installation of Four-Way Stop Signs at Elm Street (County Road No. 1114B), Alta Vista Road (County Road No. 361), Rivera Road (County Road No. 1159) and Vallecitos Road - Montara Area
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Recommendation
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Elm Street, Alta Vista Road, Rivera Road and Vallecitos Road.
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Vision Alignment
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.
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Goal(s): Maintain and enhance public safety of all residents and visitors.
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We believe the installation of four-way stop signs will provide for the orderly flow of traffic through this intersection.
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Background
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We received a request by a resident in the area concerned with the safety of motorists and equestrians entering the above-described intersection. We evaluated the intersection and determined that the sight distance of the intersection is limited by topography and intersection geometry.
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Discussion
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We believe that the installation of four-way stop signs is appropriate, as it will address the limited sight distance for motorists approaching this intersection, at the same time, address the concerns expressed by the resident.
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We have notified all property owners within three hundred feet (300’) of the intersection of the date when your Board is scheduled to consider our report and recommendation. We have also mailed a copy of this report to the MidCoast Community Council.
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A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.
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Fiscal Impact
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The installation of a stop sign is estimated to cost $400 each, or $1,600 to install four (4) signs. This installation is proposed to be funded with Road Funds that have been appropriated this fiscal year to finance small road related improvements or traffic related installations.
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There is no impact on the General Fund.
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