Traffic Commission Agenda 05-24-2018MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chair
Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Hawkins, Margeta, Raine, Virtue and Chair Wilson.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Julia Stewart, Acting Planning Director.
Yvette Hall, City Clerk.
Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer.
Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2018.
Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission (TC) approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Traffic Commission held on March 22, 2018. Commissioner Margeta seconded the
motion, which carried without objection.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Sgt. Osburn presented the monthly traffic enforcement statistics.
Discussion ensued concerning the issuance of warnings to residents before a citation is issued.
Chair Wilson requested that the second page of the March 2018 Traffic Enforcement Report be
provided as it was missing in the handout from Sgt. Osburn.
OLD BUSINESS
2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY UPDATE.
Traffic Engineer Munoz presented a summary of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey and
staff report. She stated that at the previous TC meeting, the TC directed staff to research whether the
two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road could be maintained at 25 MPH and be
supported by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). She stated that the justification would-be that these
streets qualify as residential segments and that is the reason for the 25 MPH speed limit.
Discussion ensued concerning warning signs on curved streets, passing of vehicles, tailgating and the
use of radar.
Discussion ensued concerning maintaining the speed limit at 25 MPH on Eastfield .Drive and
Saddleback Road.
Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend that the City Council not accept
the increase in speed limits as recommended by Traffic Engineer Munoz, based on the 2018 E&T
Survey, as follows: 1) Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East - posted
speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 2) Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail
to Portuguese Bend Road - posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and
maintain the speed limits as currently posted on Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos
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Verdes Drive East and Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road; and recommend
that the City Council adopt the remainder of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey's recommended
speed limits along the following six specified segments of roadway to remain the same: 1) Crest Road
West from west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road, posted speed limit: 30 miles per hour (MPH),
recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 2) Crest Road East from Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield
Drive, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 3) Eastfield Drive from Crest
Road East to Chuckwagon Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 25 MPH; 4)
Portuguese Bend Road from Crest Road East/West to Poppy Trail, posted speed limit: 30 MPH,
recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 5) Portuguese Bend Road from Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road,
posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 6) Southfield Drive from Crest
Road East to Packsaddle Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH; recommended speed limit: 25 MPH.
Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
Commissioner Hawkins questioned the calibration data of the device used on the last page of the E&T
Survey report. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that she would verify the calibration of the device and
whether it was a tuning fork or gun device.
Commissioner Hawkins commented that the speed limit for commercial trucks should be lowered.
Chair Wilson indicated that there is a cost to conduct a study and that the results may not be favorable
to the City.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FY 2018-19 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL.
Acting Planning Director Stewart presented the staff report.
In response to Chair Wilson's question, Acting Planning Director Stewart clarified that the
supplemental traffic enforcement hours were 350 hours in fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and
2014-15, then in fiscal year 2015-16 the hours were reduced to 175, then raised mid -year to 275 hours,
which remained the same in FY 2017-18.
Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend adoption of the FY 2018-19
Supplemental Traffic Enforcement proposal in the amount of 275 hours, as presented, to the City
Council. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The following items were discussed by the TC: 1) Commissioner Raine commented on flashing lights
by drivers to warn other drivers of the presence of Sheriff's Deputies enforcing traffic laws; 2)
Commissioner Hawkins commented on a speed limit sign at Crest Road West, fairly close to the Fire
Station, behind a bush and that the bush is obscuring the sign. He suggested that that sign be moved in
front of the bush; 3) Chair Wilson requested that staff check on the timing of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes' parking study, specifically when will it start; 4) Commissioner Hawkins commented on the
City's municipal code. He stated that it was outdated with respect to the right of way for equestrians.
He stated that horses only have the right-of-way at trail crossings. He stated that the California
Vehicle Code states that livestock and horses in the roadway have the right of way. Commissioner
Hawkins commented that the municipal code needs be updated to add a requirement that vehicles must
yield to horses in the roadway; 5) Commissioner Hawkins commented that the municipal code makes
reference to traffic signals in the City; however, there are none, except on Portuguese Bend Road; and
6) Commissioner Hawkins commented on the working hours in the City. He stated the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. are not followed. He stated that workers start at 7:00 a.m. and work after 5:00 p.m.
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DISCUSSION ON MATTERS PRESENTED AT THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGARDING ITEMS FROM THE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL).
Chair Wilson stated that comments were made at the April 12, 2018 Rolling Hills Community
Association (RHCA) Board of Directors meeting regarding topics discussed at recent TC meetings.
Commissioner Hawkins indicated that he misspoke at the RHCA Board of Directors meeting.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at
9:49 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 27,
2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved,
Patrick Wilson
Chair
Y tte Hall
City Clerk
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 8:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2018.
4. PRESENTATION
A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENGINEERING & TRAFFIC SURVEY UPDATE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FY 201849 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL.
7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
A. DISCUSSION ON MATTERS PRESENTED AT THE ROLLING HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGARDING
ITEMS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (ORAL).
9. MATTERS FROM STAFF
NONE.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for
review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting.
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Agenda Item No: 3-A
Meeting Date: 05/24/18
MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
•TRAFFIC COMMISSION 'OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Chairman Wilson at. 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018, in the' City Council Chamber, at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Hawkins, Margeta, Raine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: • Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager.
Yvette Hall, Interim City Clerk.
Vanessa Munoz; Traffic Engineer.
Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.
City Clerk Hall noted that the minutes of September 28, 2017 were being resubmitted for approval due
to a clerical error in the version that was presented at the previous meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Traffic Commission held on September 28, 2017 as presented. Vice Chairwoman
Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2018.
Commissioner Margeta moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Traffic Commission held . on January 25, 2018 as presented. Commissioner Raine
seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
PRESENTATION •
PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF' THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT,' LOMITA STATION ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
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Sgt. Osburn presented the monthly supplemental traffic enforcement statistics for the months of
January and February 2018. He noted that the month of March 2018 has not been completed yet. He
stated that there were a total of 19 moving violations for the month of January 2018. Sgt. Osburn
indicated that a moving violation occurred for speeding 51 miles per hour in the month of January
2018 by a non-resident. He reported that there were five moving violations that occurred in the month
of February 2018.
Discussion ensued concerning the option to attend traffic school by residents who are cited under the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC).
In response to Commissioner Hawkins' inquiry, Sgt. Osburn stated that the hazardous citations issued
during the month of December 2017 were most likely lower. due to residents being out of town for the
holiday season and less hours worked by the Sheriff's Deputies.
Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the elevated number of 77 hazardous citations issued during the
month of November 2017 could be attributed to her request for targeted traffic enforcement prior to the
collection of the engineering and traffic survey data.
Discussion ensued concerning delivery service and postal vehicles speeding in the City.
OLD BUSINESS
UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE (ORAL REPORT).
Interim City Manager Schwartz provided an update to the Traffic Commission on the matter of
allowing residents to attend traffic school when they receive a traffic citation under the RHMC. She
indicated that the City Council directed the City Attorney to conduct further research on the matter.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2018 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY.
Traffic Engineer Munoz presented a summary of the 2018 Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey and
staff report. She stated that the reason an E&T Survey is conducted is to provide the tools for the
Sherriff's Department to enforce the speed limits with radar; otherwise the Sheriff's Department would
not be able to enforce the speed limit. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that the California Vehicle
Code (CVC) requires an E&T Survey every five years to establish and re -certify posted speed limits
and to perform radar enforcement. She indicated that the E&T Survey can be extended to seven years,
or up to ten years, with certain provisions being met. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the E&T
Survey included the collection of radar speed data and traffic counts on the following street segments:
1. Crest Road West - west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road
2. Crest Road East - Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive
3. Eastfield Drive - Crest Road East to Chuckwagon Road
4. Eastfield Drive - Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East
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5. Portuguese Bend Road - Crest Road E/W to Poppy Trail
6. Portuguese Bend Road - Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road
7. Saddleback Road - Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road
8. Southfield Drive - Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road
Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that based on the E&T Survey she recommends that the speed limits
along the following six specified segments of roadway remain the same, based on traffic counts, speed
data, and the roadway conditions: 1) Crest Road West - west City limit to Portuguese Bend Road,
posted speed limit: 30 miles per hour (MPH), recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 2) Crest Road East -
Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30
MPH; 3) Eastfield Drive - Crest Road East to Chuckwagon Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH,
recommended speed limit: 25 MPH; 4) Portuguese Bend Road - Crest Road East/West to Poppy Trail,
posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; 5) Portuguese Bend Road - Poppy
Trail to Saddleback Road, posted speed limit: 30 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 6)
Southfield Drive - Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH; recommended
speed limit: 25 MPH.
Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that based on the E&T Survey she recommends changes in speed for
two specified segments of roadway. She stated that the twci segments were reviewed and analyzed
multiple times during the preparation of the E&T Survey; therefore, the following two segments have
recommended speed changes: 1) Eastfield Drive - Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East,
posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH; and 2) Saddleback Road - Poppy
Trail to Portuguese Bend Road, posted speed limit: 25 MPH, recommended speed limit: 30 MPH.
Discussion ensued concerning the use of pacing, the Sherriff's Department's inability to use radar
enforcement if the City maintains the speed limits at 25 MPH for the two recommended segments of
roadway, and the 10 year recertification process.
Commissioner Raine inquired whether the two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback
Road could be categorized as residential streets with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH.
In response to Commissioner Raine's inquiry, Traffic Engineer Munoz provided the definition of a
residential street as being no more than 40 feet wide with one lane in each direction, with a certain
amount of dwelling units. She stated, however; the exception is once the City started to radar a street,
it may be difficult to go back and stop using radar to certify the speed limits because she did not know
why those streets were added. She indicated that Willdan was not part of the process of adding the two
street segments. She stated that almost all of the streets in the City qualify for 25 MPH with the
exception of Crest Road and Portuguese Bend Road. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that the City
could remove the streets, however; the CVC is very clear that once an E&T Survey is used to
determine the speed that is how it needs to be defined. Traffic Engineer Munoz indicated that once the
City began using the survey, the City took away the prima facie designation possibility.
Discussion ensued regarding the history of the street segments included in the E&T Survey.
After further discussion, Traffic Engineer Munoz was directed by the Traffic Commission to research
whether the two street segments of Eastfield Drive and Saddleback Road.could be lowered to 25 MPH
and be supported by the CVC. She stated that the justification would be that these streets qualify as
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residential segments and that is the reason for the 25 MPH speed limit.
Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission accept the Engineering and Traffic Survey's
recommendation that the speed limits along the following 6 specified segments of roadway remain the
same: 1) Crest Road West from West City limit to Portuguese Bend Road; 2) Crest Road East from
Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive; 3) Eastfield Drive from Crest. Road East to. Chuckwagon
Road; 4) Portuguese Bend Road from Crest Road E/W to Poppy Trail; 5) Portuguese Bend Road from
Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road; and 6) Southfield Drive from Crest Road East to Packsaddle Road.
Commissioner Hawkins seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
By consensus, the Traffic Commission directed staff to further research the following 2 specified
segments of roadway from the Engineering and Traffic Survey and report back to the Traffic
Commission: 1) Eastfield Drive from Chuckwagon Road to Palos Verdes Drive East; and 2)
Saddleback Road from Poppy Trail to Portuguese Bend Road.
OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION •
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Interim City Manager Schwartz provided an update on the parking concerns on Crest Road. She
indicated that a k -rail was installed to prevent sloughing of dirt and red curbs were installed. She
stated that there are safety issues related to parking on the north side of the street. Interim City
Manager Schwartz stated that the parking concerns would be discussed with the Public Works Director
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Chairman Wilson informed the Traffic Commission that Yolanta Schwartz was serving as the Interim
City Manager until the City fills the vacancy of the City Manager position.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing, no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting
at 9:37 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May
24, 2018 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese
Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
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• Yvette Hall
City Clerk
Approved,
Patrick Wilson
Chairman
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LMemorandum
FROM:
DATE: May 15, 2018
SUBJECT: Engineering and Traffic Survey Update
WI LLDAN
Engineering
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TO: Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager Agenda Item No: 5-A
Mtg. Date: 05/24/18
Vanessa Munoz, PE, TE, City Traffic Engineer
This memorandum is in response to the request by the Traffic Commission at the March 22; 2018 meeting
to review the two engineering and traffic survey segments proposed for speed limit increases, and assess if
they could be lowered to 25 mph and/or be considered a local roadway and not require a radar survey to
be enforced by the sheriffs department. The two segments being evaluated are:
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_'Eastfield Drive; -Chu kwa onta:Palos Verde Drive East = x
25 mph
25 mph
The Califomia Vehicle Code (CVC) section 40802b (1) defines a local street as the following:
(A) Roadway width of no more than 40 feet
(B) No more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted length. Interruption shall include official traffic
control signals as defined in Section 445.
(C) Not more than one traffic lane in each direction.
Based on the definition of a local street per the CVC and due to the low traffic volumes of 408 vehicles per
day, Saddleback Road qualifies as a local street and I recommend the speed limit be lowered to 25 mph as
a prima facie speed limit and in the future no longer use radar to certify the posted speed limit. Eastfield
Drive sei ves as a primary roadway for ingress/agrees to the City, similar to Portuguese Bend and Crest
Road. Eastfield has volumes of 1,364 vehicle per day and requires enforcement routinely to minimize
speeding. Eastfield meets criteria A and C for a local street based on the above definition although it's
borderline on criteria B of the definition. Based on the primary purposed of the roadway and the volumes, it
qualifies more as a collector street for the City, therefore I recommend a posted speed limit of 30 mph as
recommended iri the Engineering and Traffic Survey dated March 2018 be' adopted. The proposed
recommendations for the two segments are summarized below:
Eastfield Drive
Chuckwagon to: Palos . Verde
Drive East
`Saddleback ;Road Poppy
Trail to.. Portuguese _:Bend
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Theproposed `recommendations=would not increase the posted, speed. limits' on 7 Out Of the: 8 segments
studied in the Engineering and Traffic Survey dated'March 2018 but would inciease,the posted speed limit
for 1 out of the 8 segments.
Attachment: 201'8"Engineering. and Traff a Survey
Engineering and Traffic
Survey
March 2018
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Mr. Raymond R. Cruz
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Subject: 2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey
Dear Mr. Cruz:
As requested, Willdan has completed an Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey to justify
and update the posted speed limits along 8 street segments in the City of Rolling Hills.
These segments were last surveyed in 2011, and require an update to comply with the 7 -
year limitation set forth in the California Vehicle Code (CVC).
We are pleased to submit the enclosed Report that describes the E&T survey procedures
and contains recommendations for posted speed limits on the City's arterial and collector
street system. A summary of these recommendations is included in the Analysis.
Supporting documentation for each speed zone recommendation is provided in the
Appendices.
The Report was conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of the CVC, following
procedures outlined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California
MUTCD) dated April 2017, and as required by Section 627 of the CVC. The Report is
intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 40802 of the CVC to enable the continued
use of radar for traffic speed enforcement.
We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Rolling Hills and the assistance and
cooperation afforded to us during the course of this study.
Very truly yours,
WILLDAN
Vanessa Munoz, P.E., T.E.
Traffic Engineer
Enclosure
Engineering 1 Geotechnical 1 Environmental I Sustainability 1 Financial I Homeland Security
562.908.6200 1800.499.4484 1 fax: 562.695.2120 1 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405, Industry, CA 91746-3443 I www.willdan.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION 1-2
Elements of the Engineering and Traffic Survey 2-3
SURVEY CONDITIONS 4
Survey Locations 4
Data Collection 4
Speed Data 4
Collision Data 5
Field Review Data 5
ANALYSIS 6
Criteria 6
Results and Recommendations - 6-7
Table 1 -Street Segments With Recommended Speed Changes 8
Table 2 -Summary of Recommendations 9
Segments with Special Conditions 10-11
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCES 12
Applicable Sections of California Vehicle Code 12-17
APPENDIX A - Street Segment Data
APPENDIX B - Radar Speed Distribution Forms
- Raw Radar Speed Distribution Forms
APPENDIX C - Survey Equipment Used
2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey
City of Rolling Hills
INTRODUCTION
This Engineering and Traffic (E&T) Survey is intended to be the basis for the
establishment, revision, and enforcement of speed limits for selected streets within the City
of Rolling Hills. This E&T Survey presents recommended speed limits for 8 street
segments in the City of Rolling Hills. E&T Surveys are required by the State of California to
establish intermediate speed limits on local streets and to enforce those limits using radar
or other speed measuring devices. These surveys must be updated every 5 or 7 years to
ensure the speeds reflect current conditions as dictated by the California Vehicle Code
(CVC). The CVC also requires that the surveys be conducted based on the methodology
required by The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD)
dated April 2017.
The survey was requested by the City for the proper posting of speed limits and to enable
the Sheriff's Department to utilize radar or other electronic speed measuring devices for
speed enforcement. CVC Sections 40801 and 40802 require E&T Surveys that verify the
prima facie speed limit before enforcement by such a device is legal. The law further
specifies that these surveys be conducted every 5 years. The surveys can be extended to
7 years provided the City's police officer(s) have completed a 24 -hour radar operator
course [CVC 40802(c)(2)(B)(i)(I)]. Additionally, some surveys may be extended to 10 years
if a traffic engineer certifies that no changes in roadway or traffic conditions have occurred
[CVC 40802 (c)(2)(B)(i)(II)]. These provisions assure that posted speed limits are kept
reasonably current.
The E&T Surveys for the City were conducted in accordance with procedures outlined in
the California MUTCD dated April 2017 and as required by Section 627 of the CVC. The
Code further describes three elements of an engineering and traffic survey:
1. Measurement of prevailing speed;
2. Accident history; and
3. Roadway characteristics not readily apparent to the motorist.
Posted speed limits are established primarily to protect the general public from the reckless
and unpredictable behavior of dangerous drivers. They provide law enforcement with a
clearly understood method to identify and apprehend violators of the basic speed law (CVC
Section 22350). This law states that "No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a
speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the
traffic on, and the surface and width of the highway, and in no event at a speed which
endangers the safety of persons or property." The posted speed limit gives motorists a
clear warning of the basic speed that is reasonable and prudent under typical driving
conditions.
2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey
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The basic fundamentals for establishing speed limits recognize that the majority of drivers
behave in a safe and reasonable manner, and therefore, the normally careful and
competent actions of a reasonable driver should be considered legal. Speed limits
established on these fundamentals conform to the consensus that those who drive the
highway determine what speed is reasonable and safe, not on the judgment of one or a
few individuals. A radar speed study is usually used to record the prevailing speed of
reasonable drivers.
Speed limits are also established to advise drivers of conditions which may not be readily
apparent to a reasonable driver. For this reason, accident history, roadway conditions,
traffic characteristics, and land use must also be analyzed before determining speed limits.
Speed limit changes are usually made in coordination with physical changes in roadway
conditions or roadside developments. Unusually short zones of less than one-half mile in
length should be avoided to reduce driver confusion.
Additionally, it is generally accepted that speed limits cannot be successfully enforced
without voluntary compliance by a majority of drivers. Consequently, only the driver whose
behavior is clearly out of line with the normal flow of traffic is usually targeted for
enforcement.
ELEMENTS OF THE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
The California MUTCD dated April 2017 specifies the methodology to be used for
completing E&T Surveys. This methodology includes an evaluation of current vehicle
speeds, accident history and conditions not readily apparent to motorists. The basic
elements of the Engineering and Traffic Survey are discussed in more detail as follows:
Speed Sampling
Existing vehicle speeds are surveyed by a certified radar operator with a calibrated radar
unit in an unmarked vehicle. Speed samples are taken for each segment representing a
statistically significant sample of current traffic. This data is then evaluated to identify the
distribution of speeds. A key element in the evaluation is the identification of the 85th
percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of
the traffic travels. This threshold represents what is historically found to be a safe and
reasonable speed for most drivers based on common roadway conditions. Therefore, a
speed limit is established at the nearest 5 -mile per hour (mph) increment to the 85th
percentile speed, except as shown in the two options below.
Options:
1. The posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of
the 85th -percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Section 627 and 22358.5.
2. For cases in which the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th -percentile speed would
require a rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5
mph increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used.
Refer to CVC Section 21400(b).
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If the speed limit to be posted has had the 5 mph reduction applied, then an E&T Survey
shall document in writing the conditions and justification for the lower speed limit. The
reasons for the lower speed limit shall be in compliance with CVC Section 627 and 22358.5
The following examples are provided to explain the application of these speed limit criteria:
A. Using Option 1 above and first step is to round down: If the 85th percentile speed in
a speed survey for a location was 37 mph, then the speed limit would be
established at 35 mph since it is the closest 5 mph increment to the 37 mph speed.
As indicated by the option, this 35 mph established speed limit could be reduced by
5 mph to 30 mph if conditions and justification for using this lower speed limit are
documented in the E&T Survey.
B. Using Option 1 above and first step is to round up: If the 85th percentile speed in a
speed survey for a location was 33 mph, then the speed limit would be established
at 35 mph since it is the closest 5 mph increment to the 33 mph speed. As
indicated by the option,. this 35 mph speed limit could be reduced by 5 mph to 30
mph if the conditions and justification for using this lower speed limit are
documented in the E&T Survey.
C. Using Option 2 above and first step is to round up: If the 85th percentile speed in a
speed survey for a location was 33 mph, instead of rounding up to 35 mph, the
speed limit can be established at 30 mph, but no further reduction can be applied.
Collision History
Reported collisions are reviewed for each street segment to determine if there is a higher
than average rate of collisions. A segment that has an above -average collision rate
typically suggests conditions that are not readily apparent to motorists.
A summary of the collision rates for the 8 surveyed street segments is provided in Table 2.
Conditions Not Readily Apparent To Motorists
Each street segment is field inspected to identify roadway conditions that may not be
readily apparent to motorists. A determination is made whether any conditions are
significant and warrant the recommendation of the speed limit 5 mph or more below the
basic speed limit. It is important to note that the California MUTCD dated April 2017
recommends exercising great care when establishing speed limits 5 mph or more below
the basic speed limit.
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SURVEY CONDITIONS
SURVEY LOCATIONS
The procedures described below describe the criteria and methods used to survey selected
streets within the City of Rolling Hills. The specific location of the radar speed survey for
each street segment was selected after considering the following:
1. Minimum stop sign and traffic signal influence.
Minimum visibility restrictions.
3. Non -congested traffic flow away from intersections and driveways.
4. Minimum influence from curves or other roadway conditions that would affect
the normal operation of a vehicle.
DATA COLLECTION
Data of existing conditions was obtained including prevailing speed of vehicles, traffic
collisions, visibility restrictions, and roadway conditions within the community. Speed data
and field reviews were conducted at 8 locations during the month of November 2017.
Speed Data
Radar speed measurements were conducted at 8 locations during the month of November
2017. The radar speed distribution forms are in Appendix B. All surveys were conducted
in good weather conditions, during off-peak hours on weekdays. The radar unit was
operated from an unmarked vehicle to minimize any influence on driver behavior.
Typically, a minimum sample size of 100 vehicles or the total samples during a maximum
period of 2 hours were obtained for each segment. Traffic speeds in both directions were
recorded for individual segments.
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Collision Data
Collision data was obtained from Los Angeles County's Sheriffs Department's Collision
Summary Report. For this study, collision data was used from the latest 4 years of reported
accidents from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016. The collision rates for the 8
segments are expressed in accidents per million vehicle miles (A/MVM). To calculate these
rates, 24 -hour traffic volumes were collected for each street segment. This information was
then entered into the following formula to determine the collision rate:
R =
Ax1,000,000
1x365 days xlxv
year
A = Number of midblock collisions over time period
R = Collision Rate (accidents/million vehicle miles)
t = Time Period Covered (in years)
/ = Length of Segment (miles)
v = Traffic Volume (average daily traffic)
The segment collision rate was then compared to the average statewide collision rate. The
average statewide collision rates were obtained from 2014 Collision Data on California
State Highways published by Caltrans.
Field Review Data
A field review was conducted for each of the selected street segments in the City with
consideration for the following factors:
1. Street width and alignment (design speed);
2. Pedestrian activity and traffic flow characteristics;
3. Number of lanes and other channelization and striping patterns;
4. Frequency of intersections, driveways, and on -street parking;
5. Location of stop signs and other regulatory traffic control devices;
6. Visibility obstructions;
7. Land use and proximity to schools;
8. Pedestrian and bicycle usage;
9. Uniformity with existing speed zones and those in adjacent jurisdictions; and
10. Any other unusual condition not readily apparent to the driver.
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ANALYSIS
CRITERIA
Survey data was compiled and analyzed to determine the recommended speed limit in
accordance with several criteria contained in the California MUTCD dated April 2017.
Some of the criteria used are:
A. The critical speed or 85th percentile speed is that speed at or below which 85
percent of the traffic is moving. This speed is the baseline value in determining
what the majority of drivers believe is safe and reasonable. Speed limits set higher
than the critical speed are not considered reasonable and safe. Speed limits set
lower than the critical speed make a large number of reasonable drivers "unlawful,"
and do not facilitate the orderly flow of traffic. The "basic speed limit" is the nearest
5 mph increment to the 85th percentile speed.
B. The 10 mile per hour (mph) pace speed is the 10 mph increment that contains the
highest percentage of vehicles. It is a measure of the dispersion of speeds across
the range of the samples surveyed. An accepted practice is to keep the speed limit
within the 10 mph pace while considering the critical speed and other factors that
might require a speed lower than the critical speed.
C. The collision rate for each street segment is compared to average collision rates
that can be reasonably expected to occur on streets and highways in other
jurisdictions, in proportion to the volume of traffic per lane mile. These average
collision rates have been developed by the State of California and are considered
reasonable for use in the City of Rolling Hills.
RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The E&T Survey Forms, presented in Appendix A, illustrate results of a thorough
evaluation of the available data and recommend a speed limit for each street segment
surveyed. A complete summary of all recommendations is shown in Table 2. In each
case, the recommended speed limit was consistent with the prevailing behavior as
demonstrated by the radar speed measurements. Typically, a speed limit in the upper
range of the 10 -mile pace was selected unless a collision rate significantly higher than
expected was discovered or roadway conditions not readily apparent to the driver were
identified. Any segments with recommended speed limits 5 mph or more below the basic
speed limit are fully explained later in this report.
The Legislature, in adopting Section 22358.5 of the CVC, has made it clear that physical
conditions, such as width, curvature, grade and surface conditions, or any other condition
readily apparent to a driver, in the absence of other factors, would not be the basis for
special downward speed zoning. In these cases, the basic speed law (CVC Section
22350) is sufficient to regulate such conditions.
The recommendations contained in this Report are intended to establish prima facie speed
limits. They are not intended to be absolute for all prevailing conditions. All prima facie
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speed violations are actually violations of the basic speed law (CVC Section 22350). This
statute states that a person shall not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is safe having
regard for traffic, roadway, and weather conditions. A prima facie limit is intended to
establish a maximum safe speed under normal conditions.
Table 1 identifies the street segments with recommended changes in posted speed limits
and Table 2 summarizes the recommendations for all surveyed segments.
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TABLE 1
STREET SEGMENTS WITH RECOMMENDED SPEED CHANGES
No.
Street From To
Existing
New
Change
4
Eastfield Drive Chuckwagon Road Palos Verdes Drive East
25
30
1 + 5
7
Saddleback Road Poppy Trail Portuguese Bend Road
25
30
1 + 5
NP= Not Posted
PL= Post Limit
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TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
No. Street From To
Dist.
(mi.)
ADT
Collision
Rate***
Exp.
Act.
Posted
Speed
Limit
85%
Speed
10 mi.
Pace
% in
Pace
Rec.
Speed
Limit
Comments
1 Crest Road West City Limit Portuguese Bend
West Road
1.03
1,938
1.14
0.00
30
37
27-36
74%
30
*
2 Crest Road East Portuguese Bend Eastfield Drive
Road
1
1,825
1.14
0.50
30
37
28-37
75%
30
*
3 Eastfield Drive Crest Road East Chuckwagon
Road
1
1,008
1.41
0.00
25
32
23-32
82%
25
*
4 Eastfield Drive Chuckwagon Road Palos Verdes
Drive East
0.75
1,364
1.41
2.68
25
33
25-34
79%
30
California MUTCD Option 2
5 Portuguese Crest Road E/W Poppy Trail
Bend Road
1
1,728
1.41
0.53
30
35
25-34
76%
30
*
6 Portuguese Poppy Trail Saddleback Road
Bend Road
0.65
1,978
1.41
0.00
30
36
27-36
81%
30
*
7 Saddleback Poppy Trail Portuguese Bend
Road Road
1.34
408
1.41
0.00
25
33
23-32
73%
30
California MUTCD Option 2
8 Southfield Drive Crest Road East Packsaddle Road
0.47
314 1.41
0.00
25
29
20-29
82%
25
California MUTCD Option 2
* See "Segments with Special Conditions" Section for Comments
** 25 mph when children are present
ADT = Average Daily Traffic
***Accident rate units: Collisions per One Million Vehicle Miles Exp.= Expected Collision Rate
Act.= Actual Collision Rate
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SEGMENTS WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The following segments surveyed had recommended speed limits that were 5 miles per
hour (mph) or more below the critical speed due to conditions not readily apparent to the
driver. Each segment is discussed below.
Segment #1 — Crest Road West — West City Limit to Portuguese Bend Road
This segment is currently posted at 30 mph and has 1 through lane in each direction with
an ADT of 1,938 vehicles per day. The adjacent land use is rural residential and
equestrian nature in a flat to rolling terrain. The critical speed is 37 mph and would
normally justify a 35 mph posted speed limit. However, due to vertical and horizontal
curves, various hidden driveways, and equestrian traffic that may not be apparent to
unfamiliar drivers, a lower speed limit is prudent. It is recommended that the speed limit
remain at 30 mph for the above reasons.
Segment #2 — Crest Road East —Portuguese Bend Road to Eastfield Drive
This segment is currently posted at 30 mph and has 1 through lane in each direction with
an ADT of 1,825 vehicles per day. The adjacent land use is rural residential and
equestrian nature in a flat to rolling terrain. The critical speed is 37 mph and would
normally justify a 35 mph posted speed limit. However, due to vertical and horizontal
curves, various hidden driveways, and equestrian traffic that may not be apparent to
unfamiliar drivers, a lower speed limit is prudent. It is recommended that the speed limit
remain at 30 mph for the above reasons.
Segment #3 — Eastfield Drive — Crest Road to Chuckwagon Road
This segment is currently posted at 25 mph and has 1 through lane in each direction with
an ADT of 1,008 vehicles per day. The adjacent land use is rural residential and
equestrian in a mountainous terrain. The critical speed is 32 mph and would normally
justify a 30 mph posted speed limit. However, due to vertical and horizontal curves,
various hidden driveways, and equestrian traffic that may not be apparent to unfamiliar
drivers, a lower speed limit is prudent. It is recommended that the speed limit remain at 25
mph for the above reasons.
Segment #5 — Portuguese Bend Road — Crest Road ENV to Poppy Trail
This segment is currently posted at 30 mph and has 1 through lane in each direction with
an ADT of 1,728 vehicles per day. The adjacent land use is rural residential and
equestrian nature in a mountainous terrain. The critical speed is 35 mph and would
normally justify a 35 mph posted speed limit. However, due to vertical and horizontal
curves, various hidden driveways, and equestrian traffic that may not be apparent to
unfamiliar drivers, a lower speed limit is prudent. It is recommended that the speed limit
remain at 30 mph for the above reasons.
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Segment #6 — Portuguese Bend Road — Poppy Trail to Saddleback Road
This segment is currently posted at 30 mph and has 1 through lane in each direction with
an ADT of 1,978 vehicles per day. The adjacent land use is rural residential and
equestrian nature in a mountainous terrain. The critical speed is 36 mph and would
normally justify a 35 mph posted speed limit. However, due to vertical and horizontal
curves, various hidden driveways, and equestrian traffic that may not be apparent to
unfamiliar drivers, a lower speed limit is prudent. It is recommended that the speed limit
remain at 30 mph for the above reasons.
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LEGISLATIVE REFERENCES
APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code:
Section 627.
(a) "Engineering and traffic survey,"as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic
conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for
use by state and local authorities.
(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed
necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.
Accident records.
Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the
factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the
following:
(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of
highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:
a. Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the
contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate
dwelling houses of business structures.
b. Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of
a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more
separate dwelling houses or business structures.
c. The portion of highway is longer than one -quarter of a mile but has the ratio
of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the
highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).
(2) Pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Section 21400.
(b) The Department of Transportation shall revise the California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, as it read on January 1, 2012, to require the Department of Transportation
or a local authority to round speed limits to the nearest five miles per hour of the 85th
percentile of the free -flowing traffic. However, in cases in which the speed limit needs to be
rounded up to the nearest five miles per hour increment of the 85th -percentile speed, the
Department of Transportation or a local authority may decide to instead round down the
speed limit to the lower five miles per hour increment, but then the Department of
Transportation or a local authority shall not reduce the speed limit any further for any reason.
Basic Speed Law
22350. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the
highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.
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Speed Law Violations
Section 22351.
(a) The speed of any vehicle upon a highway not in excess of the limits specified in Section
22352 or established as authorized in this code is lawful unless clearly proved to be in
violation of the basic speed law.
(b) The speed of any vehicle upon a highway in excess of the prima facie speed limits in Section
22352 or established as authorized in this code is prima facie unlawful unless the defendant
establishes by competent evidence that the speed in excess of said limits did not constitute a
violation of the basic speed law at the time, place and under the conditions then existing.
Prima Facie Speed Limits
Section 22352.
The prima facie limits are as follows and shall be applicable unless changed as authorized in this
code and, if so changed, only when signs have been erected giving notice thereof:
(a) Fifteen miles per hour:
(1) When traversing a railway grade crossing, if during the last 100 feet of the
approach to the crossing the driver does not have a clear and unobstructed view of
the crossing and of any traffic on the railway for a distance of 400 feet in both
directions along such railway. This subdivision does not apply in the case of any
railway grade crossing where a human flagman is on duty or a clearly visible
electrical orr mechanical railway crossing signal device is installed but does not then
indicate the immediate approach of a railway train or car.
(2) When traversing any intersection of highways, if during the last 100 feet of the
driver's approach to the intersection, the driver does not have a clear and
unobstructed view of the intersection and of any traffic upon all of the highways
entering the intersection for a distance of 100 feet along all those highways, except at
an intersection protected by stop signs or yield right-of-way signs or controlled by
official traffic control signals.
(3) On any alley.
(b) Twenty-five miles per hour:
(1) On any highway other than a state highway, in any business or residence district
unless a different speed is determined by local authority under procedures set forth in
this code.
(2) When approaching or passing a school building or the grounds thereof,
contiguous to a highway and posted with a standard "SCHOOL" warning sign, while
children are going to or leaving the school either during school hours or during the
noon recess period. The prima facie limit shall also apply when approaching or
passing any school grounds which are not separated from the highway by a fence,
gate or other physical barrier while the grounds are in use by children and the
highway is posted with a standard "SCHOOL" warning sign. For purposes of this
subparagraph, standard "SCHOOL" warning signs may be placed at any distance up
to 500 feet away from school grounds.
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(3) When passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens,
contiguous to a street other than a state highway and posted with a standard
"SENIOR" warning sign. A local authority may erect a sign pursuant to this paragraph
when the local agency makes a determination that the proposed signing should be
implemented. A local authority may request grant funding from the Pedestrian Safety
Account pursuant to Section 894.7 of the Streets and Highways Code, or any other
grant funding available to it, and use that grant funding to pay for the erection of
those signs, or may utilize any other funds available to it to pay for the erection of
those signs, including, but not limited to, donations from private sources.
Increase of Local Speed Limits to 65 Miles Per Hour
Section 22357.
(a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey
that a speed greater than 25 miles per hour would facilitate the orderly movement of
vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe upon any street other than a state
highway otherwise subject to a prima facie limit of 25 miles per hour, the local authority may
by ordinance determine and declare a prima facie speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60
miles per hour or a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour, whichever is found most
appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe. The
declared prima facie or maximum speed limit shall be effective when appropriate signs
giving notice thereof are erected upon the street and shall not thereafter be revised except
upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey. This section does not apply to any 25
mile per hour prima facie limit, which is applicable when passing a school building or the
grounds thereof or when passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior
citizens.
(b) This section shall become operative on the date specified in subdivision (c) of Section
22366.
Downward Speed Zoning
Section 22358.5.
It is the intent of the Legislature that physical conditions such as width, curvatu e,'grade and surface
conditions, or any other condition readily apparent to a driver, in the absence of other factors, would
not require special downward speed zoning, as the basic rule of Section 22350 is sufficient
regulation as to such conditions. •
Boundary Line Streets
Section 22359.
With respect to boundary line streets and highways where portions thereof are within different
jurisdictions, no ordinance adopted under Sections 22357 and 22358 shall be effective as to any
such portion until all authorities having jurisdiction of the portions of the street concerned have
approved the same. This section shall not apply in the case of boundary line streets consisting of
separate roadways within different jurisdictions.
Speed Trap Prohibition
Section 40801.
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No peace officer or other person shall use a speedtrap in arresting, or participating or assisting in
the arrest of, any person for any alleged violation of this code nor shall any speed trap be used in
securing evidence as to the speed of any vehicle for the purpose of an arrest or prosecution under
this code.
Speed Trap
Section 40802.
(a) A "speed trap" is either of the following:
(1) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with boundaries
marked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed of a vehicle
may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known
distance.
(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by this
code or by local ordinance under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision
(a) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3,
if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey
conducted within five years prior to the date of the alleged violation, and enforcement
of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that
measures the speed of moving object. This paragraph does not apply to a local
street, road, or school zone.
(b)(1) For purposes of this section, a local street or road is one that is functionally classified as
"local" on the "California Road System Maps," that are approved by the Federal Highway
Administration and maintained by the Department of Transportation. When a street or road
does not appear on the "California Road System Maps," it may be defined as a "local street
or road" if it primarily provides access to abutting residential property and meets the following
three conditions:
(A) Roadway width of not more than 40 feet.
(B) Not more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted length. Interruptions shall include
official traffic control signals as defined in Section 445.
(C) Not more than one traffic lane in each direction.
(2) For purposes of this section "school zone" means that area approaching or passing a school
building or the grounds thereof that is contiguous to a highway and on which is posted a
standard "SCHOOL" warning sign, while children are going to or leaving the school either
during school hours or during the noon recess period. "School zone" also includes the area
approaching or passing any school grounds that are not separated from the highway by a
fence, gate, or other physical barrier while the grounds are in use by children if that highway
is posted with a standard "SCHOOL" warning sign.
(c)(1) When all the following criteria are met, paragraph (2) of this subdivision shall be applicable
and subdivision (a) shall not be applicable:
(A) When radar is used, the arresting officer has successfully completed a radar operator
course of not less than 24 hours on the use of police traffic radar, and the course
was approved and certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training.
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(B) When laser or any other electronic device is used to measure the speed of moving
objects, the arresting officer has successfully completed the training required in
subparagraph (A) and an additional training course of not less than two hours
approved and certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
(C)(i) The prosecution proved that the arresting officer complied with subparagraphs (A)
and (B) and that an engineering and traffic survey has been conducted in
accordance with subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2). The prosecution proved that,
prior to the officer issuing the notice to appear, the arresting officer established that
the radar, laser, or other electronic device conformed to the requirements of
subparagraph (D).
(ii) The prosecution proved the speed of the accused was unsafe for the conditions
present at the time of alleged violation unless the citation was for a violation of
Section 22349, 22356, or 22406.
(D) The radar, laser, or other electronic device used to measure the speed of the
accused meets or exceeds the minimal operational standards of the National Traffic
Highway Safety Administration, and has been calibrated within the three years prior
to the date of the alleged violation by an independent certified laser or radar repair
and testing or calibration facility.
(2) A "speed trap" is either of the following:
(A) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with boundaries
marked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed of a vehicle
may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known
distance.
(B)(i) A particular section of a highway or state highway with a prima facie speed limit that
is provided by this code or by local ordinance under subparagraph (A) of paragraph
(2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354, 22357,
22358, or 22358..3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering
and traffic survey conducted within one of the following time periods, prior to the date
of the alleged violation, and enforcement of speed limit involves the use of radar or
any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects:
(1)
Except as specified in subclause (II), seven years.
(II) If an engineering and traffic survey was conducted more than seven years
prior to the date of the alleged violation, and a registered engineer evaluates
the section of the highway and determines that no significant changes in
roadway or traffic conditions have occurred including, but not limited to,
changes in adjoining property or land use, roadway width, or traffic volume,
10 years.
(ii) This subparagraph does not apply to a local street, road, or school zone.
Speed Trap Evidence
Section 40803.
(a) No evidence as to the speed of avehicle upon a highway shall be admitted in any court upon
the trial of any person in any prosecution under this code upon a charge involving the speed
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of a vehicle when the evidence is based upon or obtained from or by the maintenance or use
of a speed trap.
(b) In any prosecution under this code of a charge involving the speed of a vehicle, where
enforcement involves the use of radar or other electronic devices which measure the speed
of moving objects, the prosecution shall establish, as part of its prima facie case, that the
evidence or testimony presented is not based upon a speed trap as defined in paragraph (2)
of subdivision (a) of Section 40802.
(c) When a traffic and engineering survey is required pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(a) of Section 40802, evidence that a traffic and engineering survey has been conducted
within five years of the date of the alleged violation or evidence that the offense was
committed on a local street or road as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section
40802 shall constitute a prima facie case that the evidence or testimony is not based upon a
speed trap as defined in paragraph (2) subdivision (a) of Section 40802.
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APPENDIX A
Street Segment Data
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Crest Road West CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM West City Limit TO Portuguese Bend Road
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/8/2017
10:25AM
32 mph
37 mph
32 mph
27-36
74
215
Posted Speed Limit 30 mph
Speed Justification
VERT & HORIZ CURVES,
EQUESTRIAN, HIDDEN DWYS
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
0
1.14 Collisions/MVM
0.00 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,938 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL, BROKEN YCL
STOP @ WEST CITY LIMIT, PORTUGUESE BEND RD
NONE
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
1.030 miles
21 feet
SLIGHTLY ROLLING
SLIGHTLY WINDING CURVE
LIMITED AT CURVES
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: 1, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
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Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS •
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Crest Road East • CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM Portuguese Bend Road TO Eastfield Drive
2
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/30/2017
9:07AM
32 mph
37 mph
32 mph
28-37
75
208
Posted Speed Limit 30 mph
Speed Justification
VERT & HORIZ CURVES,
EQUESTRIAN, HIDDEN DWYS
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
1
1.14 Collisions/MVM
0.50 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,825 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL, BROKEN YCL
STOP @ PORTUGUESE BEND RD, SOUTHFIELD DR, EASTFIELD
@ CABALLEROS RD; HORSE XING @ GEORGEFF RD
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
1.000 miles
22 feet
SLIGHTLY ROLLING
MODERATLY WINDING CURVE
LIMITED AT CURVES
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Eastfield Drive CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM Crest Road East TO Chuckwagon Road
3
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/9/2017
11:15AM
28 mph
32 mph
28 mph
23-32
82
149
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Speed Justification
VERT & HORIZ CURVES,
EQUESTRIAN, HIDDEN DWYS
Recommended Speed Limit 25 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
0
1.41 Collisions/MVM
0.00 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,008 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL
STOP @ CREST RD, OPEN BRAND RD, HACKAMORE RD, CHUC
@ OPEN BRAND; HORSE XING N/O HACKAMORE RD
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
1.000 miles
21 feet
DOWNHILL N/B, MOUNTAINOUS
TIGHTLY WINDING CURVES
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Eastfield Drive
FROM Chuckwagon Road
C
CERTIFICATION DATE .
TO Palos Verdes Drive East
4
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/9/2017
1:21 PM
28 mph
33 mph
28 mph
25-34
79
141
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Speed Justification
CALIFORNIA MUTCD OPTION 2
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
3
1.41 Collisions/MVM
2.68 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,364 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL
STOP @ CHUCKWAGON RD, OUTRIDER RD, PVDE
HORSE XING SOUTH OF OUTRIDER RD
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
0.750 miles
21 feet
DOWNHILL N/B, MOUNTAINOUS
TIGHTLY WINDING CURVES
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Portuguese Bend Road CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM Crest Road E/W TO Poppy Trail
5
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/8/2017
2:10PM
30, mph
35 mph
30 mph
25-34
76
212
Posted Speed Limit 30 mph
Speed Justification
VERT & HORIZ CURVES,
EQUESTRIAN, HIDDEN DWYS
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
1
1.41 Collisions/MVM
0.53 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,728 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL
STOP @ CREST RD
HORSE XING: S/O POPPY TR, PHESANT LN, N/O WAGON
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
1.000 miles
24 feet
STEEP DOWNHILL N/B, MTN.
TIGHTLY WINDING CURVES
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Portuguese Bend Road CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM Poppy Trail TO Saddleback Road
6
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/9/2017
9:06AM
32 mph
36 mph
32 mph
27-36
81
190
Posted Speed Limit 30 mph
Speed Justification
VERT & HORIZ CURVES,
EQUESTRIAN, HIDDEN DWYS
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
0
1.41 Collisions/MVM
0.00 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
1,978 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL
STOP @ SADDLEBACK RD
NONE
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
0.650 miles
24 feet
STEEP DOWNHILL N/B, MTN.
MODERATELY WINDING CURVES
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
GOOD
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervisionand is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz . Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING' HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Saddleback Road CERTIFICATION DATE
FROM Poppy Trail TO Portuguese Bend Road
7
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/9/2017
7:OOAM
27 mph
33 mph
27 mph
23-32
73
63
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Speed Justification
CALIFORNIA MUTCD OPTION 2
Recommended Speed Limit 30 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions \
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
0
1.41 Collisions/MVM
0.00 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
408 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL, BROKEN YCL
STOP @ PORTUGUESE BEND RD (BOTH ENDS)
HORSE XING WEST OF POPPY TR
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDERS
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
1.340 miles
24 feet
STEEP DOWNHILL W/B, MTN.
TIGHTLY WINDING CURVES
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
FAIR
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
STREET Southfield Drive
FROM Crest Road East
CERTIFICATION DATE
TO Packsaddle Road
8
SPEED FACTORS
Date of Speed Survey
Time of Speed Survey
50th Percentile Speed (Mean Speed)
85th Percentile Speed
Average Speed
10 mph Pace Speed
Percentage of Vehicles in Pace
Number of Survey Samples
11/8/2017
4:OOPM
24 mph
29 mph
24 mph
20-29
82
44
Posted Speed Limit 25 mph
Speed Justification
CALIFORNIA MUTCD OPTION 2
Recommended Speed Limit 25 mph
COLLISION HISTORY
Number of Years Studied
Total Collisions
Statewide Average Collision Rate
Collisions per Million Vehicle Miles
3 years
0
1.41 Collisions/MVM
0.00 Collisions/MVM
TRAFFIC FACTORS
Average Daily Traffic
Number of Lanes
Type of Traffic Control .
Crosswalks?
Pedestrian Traffic
Truck Traffic
On -Street Parking
Sidewalks?
Driveways?
314 Date Counted 11/8/2017
2, DYCL
STOP @ PACKSADDLE RD, RINGBIT RD, CREST RD
NONE
OCCASIONAL, EQUINE
LIGHT
OFF-STREET ON SHOULDER, WEST SIDE
DIRT SHOULDERS, ROLLED CURB
YES, SOME HIDDEN
ROADWAY FACTORS
Length of Segment
Width
Vertical Curve?
Horizontal Curve?
Visibility
Roadway Conditions
Lighting
Adjacent Land Use
0.470 miles
24 feet
STEEP DOWNHILL S/B, MTN.
MODERATELY WINDING CURVES •
BLIND CURVES, HIDDEN DRIVEWAYS
FAIR
NONE
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, EQUESTRIAN
Field Study By NS Checked By VM
CERTIFICATION: I, Vanessa Munoz, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey within
the City of Rolling Hills was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I am duly
registered in the State of California as a Professional Engineer (Traffic).
TE 2341
Vanessa Munoz Date State Registration Number
APPENDIX B
Radar Speed Distribution Forms
2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey
City of Rolling Hills
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/8/2017
TIME: 10:25-12:05
Location: Crest Rd W Bet. W City Limit & Portuguese Bend Rd
Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 16 Crest Road West
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
1
1
1
8
6
• 16 -
12
16
17
'19
19
13
20
13
15
16
9
5.
4
2
1
1
>=70
Speed - MPH
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24 O
1�
26 i
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44 I
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
5 10
Number of Vehicles
15
20
25
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent
Pace
in
% / # Below Pace
% / # Above Pace
ALL
215
22 - 46
32 mph
37 mph
27 - 36
160
74%
7% /17
18% / 38
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills Estates
DATE: 11/30/2017
TIME: 09:07-10:48
Location: Crest Rd E Bet. Portuguese Bend Rd & Eastfield Dr
Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 30 Crest Road East
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
2
2
3
3
9
6
17
11
19
21
17
19
16
14
14
.. 9
6
6
7
3
1
2
1
• 43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
>=70
10
12
14
16
18
20 22 1 1
24
26
28
30
32 - - -
34
36
a
2 38
'D 40
0)
0)
. 42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
0
5 10
Number of Vehicles
15
20
25
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent
Pace
in
% / # Below Pace
% / # Above Pace
ALL
208
20 - 44
32 mph
37 mph
28 - 37
157
75%
12% / 25
13% /26
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/9/2017
TIME: 11:15-13:15
Location: Eastfield Dr Bet. Crest Rd E & Chuckwagon Rd
Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 52 Eastfield Drive
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
10
11
12
12
13
14
14
15
16
16
1
O
18
18
3
19
20
3
20 1
-
21
1
1=
22
22
2
23
10
24
10
24
25
14
26
26
13
27
14
28 a
it
28
12
---,
29
13
30
.15
30
31
10
32
32
11
33
1
34
6
34 -
a
35
5
36
2
=
36
'
37
2
Cl_
38
2
38
39
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40
-o
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40
41
a)
42
t1
42
43
44
44
45
46
46
47
48
48
49
50
50
51
52
52 _
53
54
54
'55
56
56
57
58
58
59
60
60
61
62
62'
63
64
64
65
66
• 66 •
67
68
68 _
69
>=70
70
5
Number of Vehicles
10
15
20
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent in
Pace
% I # Below Pace
% I # Above Pace
ALL
149
16 - 37
28 mph
32 mph
23 - 32
122
82%
7% /11
11% /16
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/9/2017
TIME: 13:21-15:21
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30.
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
1
2
4
1
1
4
4
13
15
17
13
13
12
7
9
7
5
3
6
1
2
1
>=70
2
d
2 38
-0 40
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CL 42
to
Location: Eastfield Dr Bet. Chuckwagon Rd & Palos Verdes Dr E
Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 15 Eastfield Drive
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10
12
14
16
18
20
22 j
r
24 I- --
26 i
28 i-- - -�
I I
30
32 1-
34
36
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
0
5
Number of Vehicles
10
15
20
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent in
Pace
% / # Below Pace
%/# Above Pace
ALL
141
15 - 42
28 mph
33 mph
25 - 34
111
79%
12% / 17
10% /13
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/8/2017
TIME: 14:10-15:55
Location: Portuguese Bend Rd Bet. Creest Rd & Poppy Trail
Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: N/O Wagon Lane
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 .
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
2
8
13
15
16
18
18
17
17
16
17
14
10
10
9
5
2
2
2
1
>=70
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28-1 —'
30
32
34
36
a 42
t/)
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
5
Number of Vehicles
10
15
20
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent in
Pace
% / # Below Pace
% I # Above Pace
ALL
212
23 - 44
30 mph
35 mph
25 - 34
161
76%
4% / 10
20% / 41
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/9/2017
TIME: 09:06-11:06
Location: Portuguese Bend Rd Bet. Poppy Trail & Saddleback Rd
Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 19 Portuguese Bend Rd
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
Speed
mph
ALL Vehicles
<=10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33 .
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
2
1
3
4
10
11
12
19
21
18
21
18
12
12
5
3
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
>=70
2
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2
0)
O. 42
10
12
14
16
18
20
22 -
1
24 =
26
28
30
32 i
34 i
36
38 I
i
40 i
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
0
5 10
Number of Vehicles
15
20
25
SPEED PARAMETERS
Class
Count
Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace
# in Pace
Percent in
Pace
% I # Below Pace
% I# Above Pace
ALL
190
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/9/2017
TIME: 07:00-09:00
Location: Saddleback Rd Bet. Poppy Trail & Portuguese Bend Rd
Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry Radar Location: 35 Saddleback Road
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
City of Rolling Hills
DATE: 11/8/2017
TIME: 16:00-18:00
Location: Southfield Dr Bet. Crest Rd E & Packsaddle Rd
Posted Speed: 25 Clear/Dry Radar Location: 3 Southfield Drive
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Speed
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APPENDIX C
Survey Equipment Used
2018 Engineering and Traffic Survey
City of Rolling Hills
SURVEY EQUIPMENT USED
The radar equipment used to collect speed measurements for this survey was a K-55
Model Hand -Held Traffic Radar manufactured by MPH Industries of Owensboro, KY. The
calibration of the units was checked before each series of measurements were taken.
Tests of the unit were conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The K-55 Traffic Radar was last calibrated on March 14, 2016 by PB Electronics Inc.
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operation under my supervision. This Speed Measuring Device is certified accurately within +1- 0.5 mph
in stationary mode and +1- 1 mph in moving mode using equipment traceable to National Institute of
Standards and technology.
The transmitter of this device has been tested and found to be within specif range for Radar Devices
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Certificate of Calibration
Model: K-55
Serial Number: 17488
I hereby certify that this Speed Measuring Device has been checked for accuracy and correctness of
operation under my supervision. This Speed Measuring Device is certified accurately within +/- 0.5 mph
in stationary mode and +/- 1 mph in moving mode using equipment traceable to National Institute of
Standards and technology.
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Manufacturer: MPH
Model: K-55
Serial Number: 17806
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 05/24/18
TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, INTERIM CITY MANAGER t)9
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF UU FY 2018-19
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROPOSAL
DATE: MAY 24, 2018
ATTACHMENT:
FY 2018-19 Supplemental Traffic Enforcement Proposal
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission review the Sheriff Department's
proposal for scheduling the City's supplemental traffic enforcement during fiscal year
2018-19 and provide recommendations and comments regarding the scheduling and
level of service.
BACKGROUND
The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for public safety
through a regional contract with the Cities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos
Verdes. Each City pays a proportionate share of the Lomita Sheriff's Station regional
contract for their services that typically includes approximately 566 hours of traffic
enforcement for Rolling Hills. This years' allocation will closely resemble previous
years.
Additionally, for many years, the City of Rolling Hills has independently contracted
with the Sheriff's Department for additional - supplemental traffic enforcement. In
each of fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, the City contracted for an
extra 350 hours of supplemental traffic enforcement. In FY 2015-16 those hours were
reduced in half to 175 hours but were raised in mid -year to 275 hours, which remained
the same in FY 2017-18.
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Annually, the Traffic Commissionreviews the deployment schedule for supplemental
traffic enforcement.
DISCUSSION
Attached you will find the Sheriff's Department fiscal year 2018-19 proposal for
supplemental traffic enforcement. The proposal maintains the same total number (275)
and deployment of service hours as fiscal year 2017-18. The distribution of hours
recommended by the Sheriff's Department is intended to have the most beneficial effect
on traffic safety, and consists of three phases. Phase 1 will start early in July and
continue through November 30, 2018. Phase 2 will begin on December 1, 2018 and will
continue through December 30; 2018 and Phase 3 will commence on January 1, 2019 and
will conclude June 30, 2019. Emphasis on enforcement and more hours will be allocated
within each of the phases during the first two weeks of the school year, (which this year
begins on August 20, 2018); and during holidays.
The City's Finance and Budget Committee will review this proposal at their meeting on
Monday May 21, 2018, together with the remaining proposed City budget for FY 18-19.
At the May 24 meeting, staff will update members of the Traffic Commission of the
Finance and Budget Committee recommendations for the supplemental traffic
enforcement.
In regard to deployment, the Sheriff's Department maintains a strategy of being very
visible when conducting traffic enforcement as a means of encouraging safe driving and
to issue warnings if/when they feel it is appropriate. They also park a decoy, car in the
City from time to time, when requested by staff.
CONCLUSION
The Traffic Commission is asked to review and comment on the deployment schedule
and level of service for fiscal year 2018-19. The Traffic Commission's recommendations
will be forwarded to the City Council with the presentation of the annual budget.
A Sheriff's Department representative will be present at the Traffic Commission
meeting to answer questions.
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ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
The program will begin July 9, 2018. The supplemental traffic enforcement will run from
July 9, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The primary focus of this direct traffic enforcement
will be Monday thru Friday. Location will be random to increase our visibility and the
effectiveness of the enforcement. The breakdown is as follows:
PHASE 1
The first phase will start July 9, 2018 and continue through November 30, 2018. This
will be a total of 132 hours. 60 hours from phase 1 will correspond with the first two
weeks of the 2018/2019 school year, which begins on August 20, 2018.
The cost of the initial phase is $11,353.32 (132 hours X $86.01 per hour).
PHASE 2
A Second phase will begin on December 1, 2018 and will continue through December
30, 2019. The program will consist of 16 hours of traffic enforcement. The breakdown
is as follows:
8 hours per week for 2 weeks for a total of 16 hours. The cost of this phase for
the month of December will be $1,376.16 (16 hours X $86.01 per hour).
PHASE 3
A third phase will commence on January 1, 2019 and will conclude -on June 30, 2019.
The remaining 127 hours of traffic enforcement will be utilized throughout this time
period. The breakdown is as follows:
127 hours spread over a 6 month time period. The cost of this phase is
$10,923.27 (127 hours X $86.01).
The traffic office will work closely with city staff and residents to increase the overall
effectiveness of the entire program. High visibility and compliance with traffic regulations
will be the main goal of this operation. This will result in a safer environment for
everyone traveling through the city of Rolling Hills.
If a shift is missed, it can be made up during the phase in which it was missed. This will
ensure maximum coverage throughout the operation.
TOTAL COST FOR ALL 3 PHASES: $23,652.75 (275 hours X $86.01).
RECEIVED
MAY 1 7 2018 -
City of Rolling Hills
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