Item No. 1 Eliminate Left TurnAGENDA ITEM
September 13, 2017
TO: Members of the
City Traffic Commission
THRU: Jacki Scott
City Traffic Engineer
ReviewedNerified B
City Traffic Engin
To Be Presented By:
Dave Allenbach
FROM: Traffic Engineering Division
Public Works Department
1. SUBJECT
Request for removal of the southbound left -turn lane located at the Glassell Street and West
Sycamore Avenue/University Drive traffic signal and installation of a passenger loading zone
and 30 minutes timed parking on Glassell Street.
2. SUMMARY
The request is to remove the southbound left -turn lane on Glassell Street at West Sycamore
Avenue/University Drive so that a passenger loading zone can be provided on the east side of
Glassell Street, north of West Sycamore Avenue/University Drive and 30 minute timed parking
can be provided on the west side of Glassell Street.
3. RECOMMENDED
Approve the request.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the following account:
262.5032.56100.16302 Traffic Control Devices
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
1.5 Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Growth Management Goal 1.0 Reduce traffic congestion within the City.
Policy 1.10: Apply traffic calming measures, where appropriate, to residential neighborhoods
affected by cut - through traffic in accordance with the City's Residential Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program.
ITEM 1 September 13. 2017
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7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Chief Randy Burba of Chapman University's Department of Public Safety is requesting removal
of the southbound left -turn lane on Glassell Street at West Sycamore Avenue/University Drive.
The reason for the request is that left turns are not allowed into University Drive and providing a
left -turn lane at the traffic signal is confusing to motorists. Removing the left -turn lane and
restriping the roadway could provide space along the east curb line of Glassell Street to install a
passenger loading zone to accommodate the increasing use of internet -based rideshare programs.
According to the request from Chief Burba, there has been a dramatic increase in the utilization
of these services to access campus events.
Existing Conditions
University Drive is a private
street belonging to Chapman
University. Chapman
University has closed the
eastbound entry at Glassell
Street as this becomes private
property. This area is now
exclusively designated for the
University's shuttle system,
which does not access
University Drive via
southbound Glassell Street.
Motorists wishing to access
the campus at this location are
unable to do so.
Analysis
Eliminating the southbound left -turn lane would prevent motorists from becoming trapped in the
left -turn lane. As part of removing the southbound left -turn lane and painting a centerline on
Glassell Street, a wide enough area would be made available for parking while maintaining the
existing through lanes. This location can then be made available as a passenger loading zone,
shown in the attached exhibit. The majority of the red curb on the west side of Glassell could
also be removed and replaced with time limit parking.
It is staff s opinion that the southbound left -turn lane on Glassell Street at West Sycamore
Avenue/ University Drive should be removed since it is no longer useful. Installing a passenger
loading zone on the east side of the street would provide direct access to the preforming arts
center and main campus for those who utilize various rideshare services. Orange Municipal Code
Section 10.02.200 and 10.62.010 designate a white curb for loading and unloading of passengers.
The parking limit in this zone shall be five minutes effective twenty -four (24) hours per day,
including Sundays and holidays.
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Since additional room will be made on Glassell Street, an opportunity to establish timed parking
on the west side of Glassell Street from West Sycamore Avenue/University Drive north to
approximately 434 North Glassell Street could add to the supply of on- street parking in the Old
Towne area, possibly easing the demand for parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Recommendation
It is staff's recommendation, based on our field review, that the request to remove the
southbound left -turn lane on Glassell Street at University Drive, establish a passenger loading
zone on the east side of the street, and establish 30 minute timed parking on the west side of the
street be approved. Chapman University has indicated they will reimburse the City for all costs
associated with these modifications.
The proponent and all residents and businesses within 300 feet of the study area were notified in
writing of the Traffic Commission Meeting.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Letter of Request
• Areas Map
• Site Sketch Existing
• Site Sketch Requested
• Proposed Striping Plan
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