1996-03-11 Request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Trailview Rd and Mountain Vista Dr
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: March 11, 1996
TO: Traffic Commission
VIA: ~ Alan Archibald, Director of Engineering Services
FROM: fJ..ß Rob Blough, Associate Traffic Engineer
SUBJECf: Request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Trailview Road and Mountain
Vista Drive
ISSUES: Determine whether to place this intersection on the all-way stop Priority List
BACKGROUND:
A request for an all-way stop at the intersection ofTrailview Road and Mountain Vista Drive was
-~-" received on January 4, 1996 from Greg Kaiser of2134 Mountåin Vista Drive. _A copy of his
request is attached. This intersection is located in the New Encinitas area. Exhibit 1 shows the
photographs taken at this intersection. In accordance with Resolution TC 94-04, staffhas
conducted a preliminary investigation of this intersèction and the results are presented on the
attached form.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission not add this intersection to the All-way Stop
Priority List.
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PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION FORM
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TO: Traffic Commission
DATE: March 11, 1996
A request for an All-Way stop at the intersection of Trailview Road and Mountain Vista Drive
was received on IanuaIy 4. 1996 from Greg Kaiser of2134 Mountain Vista Drive. In accordance
with Resolution TC 94-04 on "Guidelines for Consideration of Stop Sign Control", staff has
completed a preliminary investigation which showed the following findings: .
1. No. of Accidents Correctable by an All-Way Stop, last three years: None
2. Estimated Traffic Volumes: The traffic volumes at this intersection were approximated
from counts taken in FebruaIy. 1992. There are ap,proximately 300 vehicles per day
(VPD) approaching this intersection eastbound on Mountain Vista Drive. 150 VPD
approacþing westbound on Mountain Vista Drive. and 150 VPD approaching northbound
on Trailview Road. During the peak four hour period there are 100 VPD approaching this
intersection eastbound on Mountain Vista Drive. 50 VPD approaching westbound on
Mountain Vista Drive. and 50 approaching northbound on Trailview Road.
3. Results of Field Jnvestigation: Presently there is a stop sign on Trailview Road at this
intersection. Sidewalks exist on all streets as do other roadway improvements. No sight
distance obstructions were present. Mountain Vista Drive terminates to the east of this
intersection and tperefore almost all traffic though this intersection should be from local
-...-- residents. Based on the traffic counts and field observations. there is relatively very little
ttltñc traveling through this intersection.
4. Staff Comments: Based on the relatively low traffic volumes and no accident history. this
intersection should not be added to the Stop Sign Investigation List.
The Commission may take one of two actions:
1) Add the intersection to the List and instruct staff to conduct full investigation to
determine whether it satisfies the Standards adopted by City Council. (Res. 92-92)
or
2) Not to add the intersection to the List.
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505 S. Vulcan Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024-3633 January 3, 1996
Good Afternoon Rob:
I was glad to get a call back last week regarding the Avenida La Posta gate issue as well as the
Mountain Vista extension to 11 th street in Olivenhain. The board ofRec Club II in Village Park
is very happy to hear that the city does not see any merit in pursuing an environmental impact
study of the extension of Mountain Vista. We believe that saving the money for something better
is a great idea.
As you know, I live on Mountain Vista Drive. Since I moved here in 1988, this street has been
fairly quiet and safe. I appreciate you responding to my and the boards concerns regarding
speeding down Mountain Vista and the installation of stop signs at Glen Arbor and Willowspring.
'- Unfortunately, these stop signs has not reduced the amount of speeding that occurs when drivers
are going to and trom Ranchview Estates at the bottom of Mountain Vista Dr. There have been
several instances of near misses with animals, children and adults as pèople going up and down
the hill blatantly disregard the posted 25 MPH speed limit. While there are a few law abiding
people who obey the limit, the vast majority do not.
I would like to propose the city looking into installing another stop sign at the intersection of
Mountain Vista and Trailview which would force the speeders to stop before continuing up or
down this steep grade. I understand that one of the reasons that Mountain Vista was not
extended was that the street is very steep and would require re-grading. This steepness leads to
excessive speeding and an unsafe situation. If the City would install stop signs or possibly speed
bumps similar to those in Pacific Beach, this unsafe situation would be rectified before there are
any serious accidents or loss of life.
Again, I appreciate your responsiveness to this and other concerns that I and the board have had
with the city over the last couple of years. It is nice to know that people at City Hall are as
concerned about the neighborhoods in our city as the residents that live there.
I look forward to your response.
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Gre ser bA~ll