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Subject: Installation of Stop Signs-Laguna Avenue/Sterling Drive
From: Public Works Agency
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the installation of stop signs on Laguna Avenue at Alida Street and Sterling Drive at Columbian Drive
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CITY OF OAKLAND
AGENDA REPORT 2: 30
Z003 JUN 1 2 F
TO: Office of the City Manager
ATTN: Robert C. Bobb
FROM: Public Works Agency
DATE: June 24, 2003
RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON
LAGUNA AVENUE AT ALIDA STREET AND STERLING DRIVE AT
COLUMBIAN DRIVE
SUMMARY
A resolution has been prepared approving the installation of stop signs on Laguna Avenue at
Alida Street, resulting in partial stop, and on Sterling Drive at Columbian Drive, resulting in
partial stop. The stop signs were requested by concerned citizens. Section 10. 12.1 1 0 of the
Oakland Municipal Code allows, by resolution, the installation of stop signs based on
engineering practice.
The proposed stop signs are consistent with the following City Council budget priority:
Clean and Livable Communities: To create clean and livable neighborhoods by combating
blight, litter and illegal dumping through strategies that build pride in our city. To support the
development of open space and pedestrian-friendly city.
FISCAL IMPACTS
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The cost to install the stop signs and related pavement markings on Laguna Avenue and Sterling
Drive is estimated to be approximately $1,400.00. Funds are available in the Public Works
Agency's operating budget.
Funding ter these improvements is available in the State Gas Tax Fund (2230); Transportation
Services/Traffic Maintenance Organization (30247); and Miscellaneous Building Supplies
Account (52519).
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BACKGROUND
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The Transportation Services Division frequently conducts traffic studies at citizens' requests to
improve traffic and pedestrian safety. The requests for stop signs at the subject intersections
were evaluated and resolved in the following manner:
• Laguna Avenue at Alida Street: Based on the standard traffic engineering practice of
installing a stop sip on the minor approaches of a four-way intersection, the request was
approved.
• Sterlina Drive at Columbian Drive: This is a three-way ("T") intersection. It is currently
uncontrolled on all approaches. The stop sign on the Sterling Drive approach was approved
based on the standard traffic engineering practice of installing a stop sign on the minor
approach of a "T" intersection.
KEY ISSUES AND IMPACTS
Stop Sign
Stop signs, when appropriately used, can improve safety by clarifying right-of-way and reducing
certain types of accidents at intersections. The proposed stop signs will improve safety and
operations at the subject intersections. They are all justified by traffic engineering standards that
call for the installation of a stop sign on the minor approach(s) of an intersection and the
installation of all-way stop signs at intersections where certain accidents may be prevented.
SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Economic: There is no direct economic impact from these improvements.
Environmental: The proposed stop signs will increase air and noise pollution and fuel
consumption at the subject intersections. However, the advantage of improved traffic and
pedestrian safety outweighs the disadvantages in this case.
Social Equity: The proposed stop signs will have no significant impact on social equity.
DISABILITY AND SENIOR CITIZEN ACCESS
The proposed stop signs will enhance the safety for disabled and senior citizens crossing Laguna
Avenue at Alida Street and Sterling Drive at Columbian Drive.
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RECOMNIENDATION AND RATIONALE
Based on the facts stated in this report, staff recommends approval of the resolution for the
installation of stop signs on Laguna Avenue at Alida Street and Sterling Drive at Columbian
Drive.
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution.
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Director, rksAgency
Reviewed by:
Raul Godinez 11, P.E.
Assistant Director, Public Works Agency
Prepared by:
Amit Kothari, P.E.
Transportation Services Manager
APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
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OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL 29,13JUN 12 Pr, 2:31
Resolution No. C. M. S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP
SIGNS ON LAGUNA AVENUE AT ALIDA STREET AND
STERLING DRIVE AT COLUMBIAN DRIVE
VaIEREAS, Oakland Municipal Code Section 10. 12.1 10 allows, by resolution, the
installation of stop signs based on engineering practice; and
WBEREAS, traffic investigations conducted in response to requests from citizens
indicate that the installation of stop sign(s) on Laguna Avenue at Alida. Street and Sterling
Drive at Columbian Drive will enhance traffic and pedestrian safety; now, therefore be it .
RESOLVED: That the installation of stop signs on Laguna Avenue at Alida Street and
Sterling Drive at Columbian Drive are hereby approved.
In Council, Oakland, California, 20_
Passed by the following vote:
AYES - BROOKS, BRUNNER, CHANG, NADEL, QUAN, REID, WAN AND
PRESIDENT DE LA FUENTE
NOES -
ABSENT-
ABSTENTION -
ATTEST:
CEDA FLOYD
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council
of the City of Oakland, California
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