HomeMy WebLinkAbout124-03RESOLUTION NO. 124-2003
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CUSHIONS ON JASMINE WAY
AT TWO LOCATIONS
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville's General Plan directs the Town to "provide
for safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets';'and
· WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville's General Plan directs the Town to "minimize
the intrusion of through traffic on residential streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville's 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 or speed cushions is allowed by
applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, "speed cushions" are a type of pavement undulation designed to reduce speed
of' most passenger vehicles while allowing emergency response vehicles to travel at the
desired speed with no delay; and
WHEREAS, the San. Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) has tested the
proposed speed cushions and has found no increase in emergency response time as a result
of installation of Speedcushions; and
WHEREAS, the speed cushions will be installed consistent with the manufacturer's
guidelines and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Jasmine Way:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
The street is not a primary or routine emergency response route.
75% of Jasmine Way residents and 73% of the side street residents have approved~
by petition, the installation of pavement undulations or speed cushions.
The street is not a major .arterial or major collector as.defined by the Town of
Danville's General Plan Circulation Element.
Enforcement efforts and motorist education has not been successful in achieving
driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and Policies.
Speed cushions are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets and
neighborhoods.
(6)
Installation of these speed cushions is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(a)(3) of
the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
WHEREAS, 2003/04 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming
devices in Project C-305 of the 2003/04 to 2007/08 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council authorizes the installation of speed cushions
on Jasmine Way at two locations. Staff is directed to work out acceptable precise device
locations with residents immediately adjacent to the devices.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on December 16, 2003, by
the following vote:
AYES: Arnerich,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Doyle,
Andersen, Shimansky, Stepper
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK
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