HomeMy WebLinkAbout077-04RESOLUTION NO. 7%2004
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON
ENTRADA MESA ROAD
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville 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 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 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 humps is allowed by
applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, the speed humps 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 Entrada Mesa Road:
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
100% of the Entrada Mesa Road residents and 94% of the Mary Court and William
Court residents have approved, by petition, the installation of pavement
undulations or speed humps.
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 speed humps 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 speed
humps on Entrada Mesa Road.
Installation of these speed humps 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 CIP No. C-305 of the 2003/04 to 2007/08 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of two speed humps
on Entrada Mesa Road. Staff is directed to work out acceptable precise device locations
with residents immediately adjacent to the speed humps.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 6, 2004, by the
following vote:
AYES: Arnerich,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None , '
Doyle,
Andersen, Shimansky, Stepper
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AppROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
PAGE 2 OF' RESOLUTION NO. 77-2004