Item 1 Crosswalk RemovalAGENDA ITEM
September 11, 2019
TO: City Traffic Commission
THRU: Larry Tay, City Traffic Engineer
FROM: Traffic Engineering Division
REVIEW: City Traffic Engineer __t:i}
1. SUBJECT
Proposed removal of a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Lewis Street and Dawn
Avenue.
2. SUMMARY
With Lewis Street scheduled to be repaved this fall, city staff has identified an opportunity
to remove a crosswalk that is very lightly used.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the request.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b. Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Street repaving projects represent opportunities for modifying roadway pavement
markings to better reflect current community needs and travel behavior.
Currently, there is a marked and uncontrolled crosswalk going across Lewis Street at
Dawn Avenue that is lightly used, and Lewis Street will be repaved this October as part
of the Annual Pavement Maintenance Project. A pedestrian count indicated only eight
pedestrians crossing the street at the subject location during the peak period. In light of
the above, staff felt that it would be prudent not to replace the marked crosswalk upon
repaving the street.
In accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21950.5, a notice of the proposed
removal was posted at the crosswalk for no less than 30 days to give the public a chance
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to provide input. Staff has not received any objection to the proposed removal of the
marked crosswalk.
It is staff's recommendation that the Traffic Commission approve the removal of the
marked crosswalk at the intersection of Lewis Street and Dawn Avenue.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map
• Notice of Removal
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AREA MAP
O STUDYAREA
July 20, 2019
NOTICE
Crosswalk Removal
The City Traffic Commission will consider a recommendation
from the Traffic Engineering Division to remove pedestrian
crosswalk on Lewis Street at Dawn A venue at the September 11,
2019 Meeting at 5:30 PM. Public comments relating to the
scheduled removal may be submitted in writing to:
Traffic Engineering Division
Attn.: Kathy Nguyen
300 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA, 92866
Or in person at the meeting referenced above. The meeting will
be held in the City Council Chambers at 300 E. Chapman Ave.,
Orange, Ca 92866.