HomeMy WebLinkAbout039-01RESOLUTION NO. 39-2001
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS
ON EL DORADO AVENUE
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville GeneralPlan directs the Town to "Provide for
safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets"; and
WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville GeneralPlan directs the Town to "Minimize the
intrusion of through traffic on residential streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to
"Implement neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes and traffic
control devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance, discourage through
traffic on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle
safety"; and
WHEREAS, the installation of pavement undulations is allowed by applicable State law
regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, the pavement undulations will be installed consistent with guidelines approved by
the Institute of Transportation Engineers and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for El Dorado Avenue:
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
77% of the El Dorado Avenue residents have approved, by petition, the installation of
pavement undulations.
The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of Danville
General Plan Circulation Element.
Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful in achieving driving
behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
The pavement undulations are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods. Traffic conditions on the nearby residential streets will be monitored
periodically to identify any potential impacts due to installation of pavement undulations
on E1 Dorado Avenue.
Installation of these pavement undulations is exempt from CEQA per Section 1506 l(a)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
WHEREAS, 2000/01 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming devices in
Project C-305 of the 2000/01 to 2004/05 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of pavement undulations
on El Dorado Avenue. Staff is directed to work out acceptable precise device locations with
residents immediately adjacent to the pavement undulations.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on May 1, 2001 by the
following vote:
AYES: Doyle,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Waldo, Arnerich, Greenberg, Shimansky
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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