HomeMy WebLinkAbout052025-06.6 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 6.6
TO: Mayor and Town Council May 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 28-2025, authorizing implementing red curb markings in
front of 194 Diablo Road
BACKGROUND
Diablo Road, between Hartz Avenue and Front Street in downtown Danville, is a four-
lane road with two eastbound and two westbound lanes. The number two lanes in both
directions are designated as Class III Bike Routes, shared by bicycles and motor vehicles.
Limited parking is permitted along both sides of Diablo Road, from 194 Diablo Road
westbound to Hartz Avenue. Parking elsewhere is restricted due to insufficient roadway
width, inadequate sight distance near intersections, or the presence of driveways and
pedestrian ramps.
In front of 194 Diablo Road, a left turn pocket for westbound traffic turning south into
the parking lot at 155 Diablo Road (BevMo) narrows the roadway. This creates a conflict
between the number two westbound lane and the two designated parking spaces along
the north curb.
Vehicle Code Section 21458(a)(1) states in part that local authorities may enact local
parking regulations and paint the curb red to indicate no stopping, standing, or parking,
whether the vehicle is attended or unattended.
DISCUSSION
Danville Town staff received complaints about unsafe parking in the two spaces in front
of 194 Diablo Road. On multiple site visits, staff observed that vehicles parked in these
spots consistently prompted drivers in the number two lane to take evasive actions, such
as partially entering the number one lane, slowing or stopping to wait for clear traffic, or
fully switching to the number one lane. Although the roadway width remains consistent,
the turn pocket reduces the usable space for travel and parking in this area. Removal of
the two spaces in front of 194 Diablo Road would remedy the hazardous conflict point
between the parked vehicles and the motorists and cyclists on westbound Diablo Road.
Red Curb Markings
194 Diablo Road 2 May 20, 2025
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 28-2025, authorizing implementing red curb markings in front of
194 Diablo Road.
Prepared by:
Allan Shields
Transportation Manager
Reviewed by:
Diane J. Friedmann
Development Services Director
Attachments: A - Resolution No. 28-2025
RESOLUTION NO. 28-2025
AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTING RED CURB MARKINGS IN FRONT OF 194
DIABLO ROAD
WHEREAS, Diablo Road, between Hartz Avenue and Front Street in downtown
Danville, is a four-lane road with two eastbound and two westbound lanes; and
WHEREAS, the number two lanes in both directions are designated as Class III Bike
Routes, shared by bicycles and motor vehicles. Limited parking is permitted along both
sides of Diablo Road, from 194 Diablo Road westbound to Hartz Avenue. Parking
elsewhere is restricted due to insufficient roadway width, inadequate sight distance near
intersections, or the presence of driveways and pedestrian ramps; and
WHEREAS, in front of 194 Diablo Road, a left turn pocket for westbound traffic turning
south into the parking lot at 155 Diablo Road narrows the roadway. This creates a conflict
between the number two westbound lane and the two designated parking spaces along
the north curb; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 21458(a)(1) states in part that local authorities may
enact local parking regulations and paint the curb red to indicate no stopping, standing,
or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or unattended; and
WHEREAS, removal of the two spaces in front of 194 Diablo Road would remedy the
hazardous conflict point between parked vehicles and the motorists on westbound
Diablo Road; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that pursuant to Section 21458(a)(1) of the
California Vehicle Code, red curb markings will be installed in front of 194 Diablo Road.
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APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on May 20, 2025, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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