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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Department of Public Works
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DATE:
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July 28, 2010
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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August 10, 2010
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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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James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT:
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Installation of Two Stop Signs in Menlo Oaks Area
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the installation of two stop signs on Ringwood Avenue at Coleman Avenue, Menlo Oaks Area.
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BACKGROUND:
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California Vehicle Code Section 21351 allows local authorities, in their respective jurisdictions, to install traffic signs as may be necessary to control traffic within an intersection.
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DISCUSSION:
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Additional traffic control was requested at the intersection of Ringwood Avenue and Coleman Avenue as part of the Safe Routes to Laurel School Project. Currently, there is one stop sign at this intersection that directs traffic on Coleman Avenue to stop and yield to traffic on Ringwood Avenue. Since Ringwood Avenue is a heavily traveled street, pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers on Coleman Avenue often have a long wait before there is a break in traffic so they can safely cross. Department of Public Works staff investigated the request for additional traffic control and recommends that two additional stop signs be installed on Ringwood Avenue in order to make all traffic stop at this intersection. Staff members from the City of Menlo Park and the Town of Atherton support this proposal as part of the Safe Routes to School Project.
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Property owners on adjacent blocks extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed sign locations were notified of the date and time of the Board’s meeting when these items will be considered. Three property owners provided comments in opposition to the proposed stop signs, which are included in Attachment “A”.
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The location of stop signs on County maintained streets are shown on maps in the Department of Public Works, and will be made available in list form on the Department’s web site. The master lists will be updated to reflect the recommended changes if your Board approves the proposed resolution.
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Approval of the two stop signs will contribute to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Livable Community by providing traffic controls that help regulate the traffic flow through neighborhoods in a way that best fits the needs of the community.
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County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The cost for staff time involved in evaluating and processing requests for traffic regulations is part of the administrative cost associated with evaluating traffic-related requests involving the County maintained road system, and is financed with Road Funds. The City of Menlo Park funds the stop signs, legends, and other appurtenances with Safe Routes to School grant funding. The cost of maintaining these improvements will be financed with Road Funds. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
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Attachment:
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Attachment “A” – Map of Proposed Traffic Control Device Locations and Public Input Summary
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