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Item #11 <br />CITY OF COLTON <br />AGENDA REPORT <br />For City Council Meeting of July 2, 2002 <br />TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br />FROM: AMER JAHKER, CITY ENGINEER <br />f.Y7JD)040�rT:�7.�If77�i�77T.��ttr[$Iii[i)�I:ry�I:�i7`iSQVIVI): WiWNIZIMI I�i�. 7T7mii <br />DATE: June 6, 2002 <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The intersection of La Cadena and L Street is the first intersection south of the Union <br />Pacific Railroad underpass. A sight distance survey, prepared by the City of Colton Police <br />Department was presented to the Traffic Safety Committee. This study indicated that the <br />vertical alignment of the roadway approaching this intersection in a southbound direction <br />may not provide adequate stopping distance between the point of acquiring a direct line of <br />sight to the intersection and the painted crosswalk lines. <br />DISCUSSION: <br />Based upon that study, the committee determined it would be desirable to remove the <br />existing painted lines defining a crosswalk at that intersection. The State of California <br />Vehicle Code defines any intersection as a legal crosswalk. Pedestrian activity studies <br />have shown that pedestrians are more likely to exercise caution when crossing at an <br />unmarked location. There is a marked crosswalk 400 feet to the south at M Street. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br />Modification can be completed by city forces. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: <br />Improves safety by eliminating conflict with vehicles within the bike lane. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends that Council authorize the removal of the painted crosswalk lines at the <br />intersection of La Cadena Drive and L Street. <br />Attachments: Attachment : "A" <br />REVIEW TEAM ONLY <br />City Attorney: <br />Finance Director: <br />City Manager: OTHER: <br />