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Date: September 17, 2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject: PRESENTATION OF TRAFFIC SIMULATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON SUNRISE WAY AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND
RALPHS SHOPPING CENTER DRIVEWAY
From: David H. Ready, City Manager
Initiated by: Public Works and Engineering Department
SUMMARY
The 2014/2015 budget includes Measure A funds for a traffic signal at the intersection
of Sunrise Way/Boys and Girls Club/Ralphs Shopping Center Driveways. A traffic
simulation will be presented to Council to seek direction for the signal project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to return to City Council for approval of the plans specifications and
estimates.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
City Council authorized staff to investigate the warrants for a traffic signal at the
intersection of Sunrise Way with the driveways at the Boys and Girls Club and Ralphs
Shopping Center. The study was funded by Measure J and was performed in 2013 in
conjunction with the 2013 Citywide Speed Study.
On May 21, 2014, the plans and specifications were submitted to Council requesting
approval. At that time Council had questions related to the signal timing proposed with
respect to the adjacent signal at Ramon Road and Sunrise Way, as well as traffic queue
lengths on the shopping center site to ensure the drive aisles would not be blocked due
to signal operations.
To address these concerns, the traffic design consultant has prepared a brief traffic
simulation to present to Council. The simulation uses real time signal cycle lengths and
peak hour traffic volumes to create a visual demonstration using mathematical modeling
through the application of computer software. The demonstration will show computer
REM NO. 9 A
City Council Staff Report
September 17, 2014 - Page 2
Sunrise Way/Boys and Girls Club/Ralphs Shopping Center Driveway Traffic Signal (CP 13-25)
generated imagery animation showing the vehicles arriving and departing the signalized
intersection.
SUBMITTED:
Prepared by: Approved by:
David J. Barakian David H. Ready
Director of Public Works/City Engineer City Manager
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