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. RESOLUTION NO. 51-2007
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED LUMPS ON
WOODRANCH CIRCLE
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 lumps is allowed by
applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, "Speed Lumps" 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 V alley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) has tested a prototype
of the proposed speed lumps and has found no increase in emergency response time as a
result of installation of speed lumps; and
WHEREAS, the speed lumps will be installed consistent with the manufacturer's
guidelines and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Woodranch Circle:
(1) The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route.
(2) 72% of the Woodranch Circle residents have approved, by petition, the installation
of speed lumps.
(3) The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of
Danville General Plan Circulation Element.
(4) Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful in achieving
driving behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies.
(5) The speed lumps are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods.
(6) Installation of these speed lumps 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, 2006/07 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming
devices in Project C-305 of the 2006/07 to 2010/11 Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council authorizes the installation of speed lumps on
Woodranch Circle at six 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 May 15, 2007 by the
following vote:
AYES: Shimansky, Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle, Stepper
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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