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RECOMMENDED BICYCLE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
5.2.6 Bicycle Boulevards
Bicycle boulevards are generally defined as low-volume,
low -speed streets that have been optimized for bicycle
travel using treatments such as traffic calming and
traffic reduction, signage and pavement markings, and
intersection crossing treatments. The concept of bicycle
boulevards is supported by Objective 1.1 of this Plan,
which states, "Expand the existing bicycle network to
provide a comprehensive, network of Class I, Class II, and
Class III facilities that increases connectivity between
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
homes, jobs, public transit, and recreational resources in
the Newport Beach." Table 5-8 and Figure 5-3 identifies
the recommended bicycle boulevards for the City of
Newport Beach bicycle network. A few of the bicycle
boulevards traverse multiple bikeway types (off-street
or on -street bikeways) as well as multiple streets, so
the proposed boulevards are numbered to illustrate
the routing. A total of 6.3 miles of bicycle boulevards
are recommended for further analysis and future
implementation by the City.
Table 5-8 Proposed Bicycle Boulevards
Bike
Boulevard #
1
Roadway
Clay Street
From
_ Orange Avenue
TO
15`h Street
Length
(Miles)
Orange Avenue
Clay Street
15th Street
1.2
2
Fullerton Avenue
Cliff Drive
15' Street
0.3
3
Santiago Drive
Polaris Drive
Tustin Avenue
1.9
4
Fifth Avenue
Orchid Avenue
East Coast Highway
Orchid Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Ocean Boulevard
1.2
5
Avocado Avenue
East Coast Highway
Second Avenue
Second Avenue
Avocado Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue*
Second Avenue
Seaview Avenue
1.4
Seaview Avenue
Goldenrod Avenue
Poppy Avenue
Poppy Avenue
Seaview Avenue
East Coast Highway
6
Tustin Avenue
Cliff Drive
15th Street
0.3
Total
6.3
Note: *= Riders are required to dismount at Goldenrod Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
!mage 45 - Fifth Avenue Trail through Jasmine View Park
!mage 46 - Custom bicycle boulevard sign utilized on Vista
Street in Long Beach.
66 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN
RECOMMENDED BICYCLE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
Since no bicycle boulevards exist today, it is recommended
the City study the feasibility of bicycle boulevards
including public outreach in the community where the
improvements are proposed. Additional consideration
should be given to implementation of the first bicycle
boulevards on streets where traffic calming has historically
been requested or locations that bicyclists already utilize
as a parallel route to avoid a high traffic volume or high
speed roadway.
5.2.7 Spot Improvements
Public input helped identify a variety of locations
where specialized refinements are desired to improve
bicycle accommodation, and minimize conflicts
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. Potential
improvements may include changes to signage and
striping, modified wayfinding, and use of bicycle
treatments such as bike lane extensions or conflict zone
striping. Proposed spot improvements located within
Caltrans or OC Parks right-of-way have been listed in a
separate table, where the final implementation will be
the responsibility of an agency other than the City, with
coordination efforts provided by City staff.
Table 5-9, Table 5-10, and Figure 5-4 identify the
recommended spot improvements; however, additional
locations will likely be considered based on continued
City evaluation of the system and in response to specific
concerns noted by the community.
Table 5-9 Proposed Spot Improvements — City
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Location
Ownership/
Right
Notes
Estimated
Cost
1
32nd Street/Newport
-of -Way
City of Newport
Modify intersection to use bike box and crossing
$20,000
Boulevard Intersection
Beach
treatments to improve bicycle accommodation.
2
Back Bay Drive ne ar
City of Newport
Install warning signs and enhanced striping to
$20,000
Park Newport
Beach
increase visibility in this segment.
3
Bayside Drive/EI Paseo
City of Newport
Implement sidewalk improvements and extend
$20,000
Drive
Beach
sharrows for northbound traffic north of EI Paseo
Drive for approximately 400 feet to close gap with
on -street bike lane.
4
Bayside Drive/Marine
City of Newport
Review intersection signage, markings, and
$30,000
Avenue Intersection
Beach
wayfinding to improve bicycle accommodation.
5
Bayside Drive Near the
City of Newport
Revise signage and striping at bike trail intersection
$10,000
Dunes entrance
Beach
with roadway to increase awareness of the
intersection for cyclists and motorists.
6
Dover Drive South of
City of Newport
Revise edge striping to widen bicycle lanes.
$20,000
16th Street
Beach
7
Irvine Avenue/
City of Newport
Review striping to maintain Irvine Avenue on -street _
$30,000
Santiago Drive
Beach
bike lane in vicinity of Santiago Drive.
Intersection
8
Newport Coast Drive/
City of Newport
Construct bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Newport
$2,000,000
Ridge Park Road
Beach
Center Drive in vicinity of Ridge Park Road to provide
Intersection
connectivity with residential, commercial, and school
land uses.
9
Newport Pier Parking
City of Newport
Construct separated bicycle facility to continue Ocean
$400,000
Lot
Beach
Front path through or around the parking lot.
10
Ridge Park Road and
City of Newport
Install 'Bikes May Use Full Lane" signs to inform
$5,000
Vista Ridge Road
Beach
motorists and cyclists to safely share the road.
11
San Joaquin Hills Road
City of Newport
Update signage, markings, and wayfinding to
$10,000
(from Marguerite
Beach
improve bicycle accommodation near school related
Avenue to Spyglass Hill
to student drop-off/pick-up activity.
Road)
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Analysis of Alternative Routes for All Modal Alternatives
Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Staff Recommendation
Resident's Alternative
North/South
East/West
North/South
East/West
Irvine Tustin
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Irvine
15th
Expands problems of multiple modes of transportation sharing ROW to
Consolidates bike lane and sidewalk modes of
Street Segment Impact
more streets in the neighborhood
transportation to fewer streets, reduces number of
impacted intersections
Chaos since there
are no
Creates higher volumes on Clay 4 -
Sidewalks and crosswalks
Places bike lane volume at 3-
Intersection Impacts
connecting bike
way intersections, including those
calm and organize the
way intersections, and all
lanes or
w/only 2 -way stops!
sharing between all modes
intersections have lower
sidewalks and
of transportation
volume than Clay
crosswalks
Bike Lanes
Yes
None
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
in 36' ROW
in 38' ROW
Sidewalks
Yes (1 side)
None
Yes (2 sides)
No
Yes (1 side)
Yes (2 sides)
Modal Alternatives
pedestrians, towed and
untowed skateboards, manual
Yes
None
No,
No,
Yes
Y
only sidewalk
only bike lane
and motorized bikes, razors,
and skateboards, etc.
Adjacent to Schools
Yes (2)
None
Yes (2)
None
Yes (2)
Yes (2)
PRIVILEGED & CONFIDENTIAL
REPORT ON
SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THE
NEWPORT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
for Newport Beach City Council Meeting
Newport Beach, California
August 2018
Executive Summary
We say no to the parking ban on Clay Street; while it has been proposed for specific times, we
say no period.
We say no to bicycle lane striping on both sides of Clay Street from Santa Ana to Irvine.
We ask for an alternative plan that includes: Slowing traffic, educating students and
enforcement
• Traffic to be slowed on Clay (via stop signs or other measures you believe in).
• Police enforcement measures on auto and bicycle transportation laws.
• Bicycle education enforcement expansion by Newport -Mesa school district and local law
enforcement, it is one of the traffic study's recommendations.
We ask that the bicycle lane be moved to 15th with the proposed parking ban. There is a lot of
bicycle traffic going south on Tustin from 7 am to 8:30 am. 15th street is a more direct/safer
route, less impact on residents facing 15th and the parking is arguably lighter than Clay at that
time.
We say no to the "No Stopping 2-4 pm" signs on the North side of Clay unequivocally — the
bicycle traffic does not support this.
We say no to the "No Stopping 7-9 am" signs on the South side of Clay from Irvine to Santa
Ana.
We are concerned regarding the long-term plans for Clay. We do not agree with the 2014
Bicycle Master Plan findings to turn Clay into a bicycle boulevard and calls to ban parking
altogether.
We request that the communication efforts and plans from city hall be transparent, no change
orders without notice.
We want our neighborhoods to remain family-oriented neighborhoods, not thoroughfares for
traffic that does not have a business in our neighborhood.
We request that all residents be made aware of the process and of plans being discussed; not
all residents use or even has access to social media.
Contents
1. July 30 Neighborhood Meeting Agenda to Discuss Making Clay Safer for
Students 1
2. Maps for Presentation
2
3. Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study 3
4. Letters 4
5. Petition Signatures 5
1. July 30 Neighborhood Meeting Agenda
to Discuss Making Clay Safer for Students
Neighbor Meeting Agenda
July 30, 2018
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Introductions and thanks for attending, we would like to discuss the following to increase involvement and
prepare for the next city council meeting on August 14tH
Today's meeting is focused on making Clay Street "Safer for Students" reviewing the Traffic Study and its
subsequent recommendations.
May 2018 Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study:
The School Traffic Study has been prepared to evaluate the school -related traffic flows to/from the
three schools within the Newport Heights area as well as the current drop-off / pick-up
operations. The report summarizes the data collected and provides recommended measures to
consider for implementation.
In addition to the recent study, there is a previous study as part of a 2014 Master Bicycle plan, which
called for a bicycle boulevard on Clay St., which would ban parking 24/7. The study initially called for
the city to reach out to the residents, which "never happened!" This may still be a hidden agenda of
the city.
Clay is in the heart of a residential neighborhood. It feels that the city traffic people are trying to make
Clay Street the alternate east/west traffic arterial, even though there are other more direct routes.
More traffic equals less safety. 16tH street was, by default, a major arterial/alternate to 17th until the
city of Costa Mesa installed speed bumps, which drove traffic to 151h and Clay.
The following is taken directly from the 2018 study:
"Based on the recent study, measured bicycle volumes on Clay Street, combined with the low parking
counts (pg 38), the study recommends that parking be limited on Clay Street between Santa Ana Avenue
and Irvine Avenue by incorporating the following changes:
o Stripe bike lanes on both sides of Clay Street
o Post `No Stopping' signs on south side from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
o Post `No Stopping' signs on north side from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
o These postings will be consistent with restrictions on Irvine Avenue
o Implementing bike lanes meets the goal in the of the Bicycle Master Plan of establishing a bicycle
facility on Clay Street." (We believe this still may be the ultimate goal of the City and includes a full
parking ban).
Below is the link and the recommendations from the 2018 Traffic study:
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/public-works/transportation
We need to make the entire council aware that there are numerous residents who would be
affected by these changes, who agree we want to make the Heights as safe as possible for
student, but are not in agreement the study and it's recommendations. There are "safety
issues" the study failed to cover or missed and the lack of community outreach has its own
issues...
The Second Agenda of the meeting is to discuss reasons why the recommendations are not
necessarily the best options and to provide other viable solutions that will make our
neighborhood safer for children during peak school hour as well as off peak hours.
Safety reasons why the studies' recommendations and other city implemented changes (such as
signage) do not work:
o Why banning parking and making bike lanes on Clay street will not make it safer for children
o Streets with no parking appear to be wider streets and are subject to faster speeds and
thus are inherently more dangerous. See "Compelling Evidence That Wider Lanes Make
City Streets More Dangerous" by Angie Schmitt.
o Parked cars are an unconscious form of traffic calming
o Bicyclists will ride 2 and 3 abreast in the bike lane, thus into the street. Parked cars do
"calm this" as well, as bicyclists tend to go into single file around the parked cars.
o Mixing pedestrians with bikes in a bike lane is potentially dangerous.
o Speeds on Clay St are a definite problem:
o Not picked up in study
o Most residents on Clay are very aware of this problem.
o Stop signs at all 4 -way intersections will slow traffic down
Increased Traffic on Clay creates danger ... why the increase?
o Increase in general density and residential growth across Newport BI.
o Numbers will increase further as the schools in the area are not at capacity, are number driven
(more student. more funds) and thus are attracting students from a wider area.
o The city installed, "No Truck" signs on Orange and Westminster at all intersections including
15th, but not Clay. Drives" all truck" traffic onto Clay, which is inconsistent with safety.
o It appears the city traffic engineers want Clay to be "the" main arterial through the heights, as
an alternative to PCH and 17th, even though it is not direct to anywhere
• Effects on residents
o Parking restriction would result in loss of % of parking, which loads up one side of street at
night. No one wants to move cars a 7:OOAM.
o Parking ban at multiple times creates hardship on working people that cannot come home to
move their cars again.
o There are numerous homeowners on Clay whose front doors face Clay, some midblock on who
are not even on a corner.
o Another future parking issue is granny unit parking. In 2017 the State of California passed a law
requiring cities to allow construction of "Accessory Dwelling Units" without requiring any
parking such as garages or driveways for those units, this was adopted by Newport Beach. This
was passed AFTER the Bicycle Master Plan of 2014 and does not take into account the
additional parking needs long term in the heights.
o Inability to park in front of your entrance.
Better alternatives for Clay Street:
o Stop Signs at every 4 -way intersections on Clay
o Slow traffic (bikes and cars) down, even if they still roll the signs, they will be slower!
o Reduce traffic (probably against traffic engineers wishes)
o Educate Students in safe riding practices with help of schools (must reach out to NMUSD to put
pressure on them for involvement from the schools)
o Students must pass School program to park in school lot.
o Receive sticker for bike to allow parking. Perhaps Heights residents help pay cost of stickers?
o Repercussions for ticketed violations, with potential loss of privileges for multiple offenses. 3
strikes?
o Enforce; City mandate the police department enforce traffic, specifically in AM.
Other neighborhood alternatives.
o Put a southbound bike lane on 15th in AM.
o Reasoning: Half of all AM bike traffic on Clay comes down Tustin from 15" (and beyond) and
turns left onto Clay. They should go left on 151h (where there is already sidewalk) to Irvine
where the bike lane already exists. Safer for the riders than the southbound route on Tustin to
turn at Clay.
e Based on the study there are 44 bicyclists heading south on Tustin passing thru to Clay
Street, where they turn left. This is over % the total volume of 82 bikes on Clay in the
AM.
Parking on the southside of 15th between Tustin and Irvine is less than Clay Street! Affects less
residents. Between Tustin and Irvine there are 3 homes facing 15th, while there are 13 on Clay
St.
o Work with the city of Costa Mesa. The City is not engaging the City of Costa Mesa to develop a bicycle
plan that actually takes into account that children are coming to and from Costa Mesa areas to attend
the schools in the heights. Just looking at Newport Beach when this is a Newport -Mesa school district
issue will not solve the problems. The route needs to take into account where the children are coming
from and going to outside of the study.
Other suggestions for Clay: Pros and Cons
o Speed bumps;
® Pro; slow traffic, drive out traffic (against city wishes)
®Con; noisy, stop signs better given closeness of intersections
o Sidewalks;
® Pro; gives pedestrians a safer route
® Con; costly, would take away property from residents who have sizeable investment in
their landscaping. Against the history and flavor of the area.
o Put roundabout back on Clay
• Pro; traffic calming
® Con; ???
o Put "NO Trucks" signs on Clay just like every other street.
® Pro; reduce traffic
• Con; ???
0 Con; opens up street with all the above negatives
2. Maps for Presentation
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3. Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
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School Traffic Study
Prepared for:
The City of Newport Beach
May, 2018
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NEWPORT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY
IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Prepared for:
The City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
Prepared by:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
765 The City Drive, Suite 200
Orange, California 92868
May, 2018
NEWPORT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY
IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................1
PROJECTDESCRIPTION
..................................................................................................................................................1
EXISTINGTRAFFIC CONDITIONS..............................................................................................................................4
ExistingStreet System................................................................................................................................................4
Field Observations of Current Drop-off/Pick-up Operations..................................................................6
Newport Heights Elementary School........................................................................................................6
EnsignIntermediate School...........................................................................................................................7
NewportHarbor High School........................................................................................................................9
ExistingTraffic Volumes.........................................................................................................................................10
Vehicular, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Turning Movement Counts................................................10
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Skateboard Midblock Counts..................................................................11
SCHOOLSIGNAGE INVENTORY...............................................................................................................................16
Newport Heights Elementary School...............................................................................................................16
EnsignIntermediate School..................................................................................................................................16
NewportHarbor High School...............................................................................................................................16
CROSSINGGUARD LOCATIONS................................................................................................................................20
PARKINGANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................................................
22
ParkingCount Locations........................................................................................................................................
22
ExistingParking Supply..........................................................................................................................................23
ParkingData Collection...........................................................................................................................................24
ExistingRed Curb - 151h Street..................................................................................................................
24
SPEEDDATA COLLECTION........................................................................................................................................27
Speed Data Survey Locations...............................................................................................................................27
StatisticalAnalysis Factors....................................................................................................................................28
851h Percentile Speed Data.....................................................................................................................................28
SIGHTDISTANCE ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................................................
30
RECOMMENDEDMEASURES....................................................................................................................................37
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS.................................................................................................
39
APPENDICES
Appendix A Turning Movement Traffic Counts
Appendix B Midblock Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Skateboard Counts
Appendix C Parking Data
Appendix D Radar Speed Surveys
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure1- Vicinity Map................................................................................................................. 2
Figure2 - Study Area....................................................................................................................
3
Figure 3 - Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control ......................................................
12
Figure 4 - Existing Vehicular Peak Hour Traffic Volumes..........................................................
13
Figure 5 - Existing Pedestrian Peak Hour Traffic Volumes........................................................
14
Figure 6 - Existing Bicycle and Skateboard Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................
15
Figure 7 - School Signs - Newport Heights Elementary School .................................................
17
Figure 8 - School Signs - Ensign Intermediate School...............................................................
18
Figure 9 - School Signs - Newport Harbor High School.............................................................
19
Figure 10 - Existing and Proposed Crossing Guard Locations ..................................................
21
Figure 11 - Existing Parking Utilization.....................................................................................
25
Figure 12 - Sight Distance Analysis - Study Intersections........................................................
33
Figure 13 - Intersection Sight Distance - San Bernardino Avenue at 151h Street .....................
34
Figure 14 - Intersection Sight Distance - Alley Between Redlands Ave and Riverside Ave.....
35
Figure 1S - Intersection Sight Distance - Alley Between Fullerton Ave and Irvine Ave ..........
36
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - Newport Heights Parking Count Locations................................................................ 22
Table 2 - Existing Red Curb at Intersections Along 151h Street ................................................. 26
Table 3 - Speed Data Summary.................................................................................................. 29
Table 4 - Sight Distance Requirements...................................................................................... 30
Table 5 - Sight Distance Analysis Summary at Intersections Along 15th Street ........................ 32
NEWPORT HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD
SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY
IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
INTRODUCTION
This School Traffic Study has been prepared to evaluate the school -related traffic flows to/from the three
schools within the Newport Heights area as well as the current drop-off / pick-up operations. The report
will summarize the data collected and provide recommended measures to consider for implementation.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Newport Heights area of Newport Beach is a residential area that is home to three schools within the
Newport -Mesa Unified School District (Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign Intermediate School and
Newport Harbor High School). At the beginning and end of each school day, the neighborhood streets
experience a heavy concentration of students and parents associated with each school. The City of
Newport Beach (City) has retained Kimley-Horn to evaluate the school -related traffic flows to and from
the schools, as well as the current drop-off / pick-up operations. The study area is presented in its
regional setting on Figure 1.
The City identified an initial list of study intersection and roadway segments. The list was expanded
following a public meeting conducted on November 16, 2017. The list was further expanded following a
second public meeting conducted on March 14, 2018. The study intersections and roadway segments
selected for data collection and observations are presented on Figure 2.
The following observations and data collection was conducted within the Newport Heights area:
• Field observations of current drop-off / pick-up operations
• Intersection turning movement counts
(Including school -related pedestrian crossings and bicycle counts)
• Midblock pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard counts at select locations
• Review and inventory of school signage
• Review of crossing guard locations
• Parking counts
• Speed data
• Sight distance analysis at unsignalized intersections along 15th Street
(Existing red curb marking locations were noted)
Newport Heights Neighborhood 1 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
School Traffic Study May, 2018
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Per Residents' Request (March 2018)
Additional Study Roadway Segments
Per Residents' Request (March 2018)
EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
This section summarizes the existing roadway circulation network, field observations at each of the
three schools during drop-off and pick-up operations, peak -hour vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle
traffic volumes, as well as midblock pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard traffic volumes.
Existing Street System
The following provides a description of the existing street system in the Newport Heights Neighborhood.
Roadway classifications are taken from the City of Newport Beach Circulation Element.
Clay Street is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction. Painted centerline
striping exists between Westminster Avenue and Riverside Avenue, and between Irvine Avenue and 151h
Street. Clay Street runs in the east -west direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet. On -street
parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of the road, but no
sidewalks are present, with the exception of St. Andrews Road to 15th Street where there is existing
sidewalk on the north side.
Irvine Avenue is a four -lane undivided secondary roadway with two travel lanes in each direction
between 15th Street and 161h Street, adjacent to Newport Harbor High School per the City's Circulation
Element. Irvine Avenue runs in the north -south direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 64 feet. Irvine
Avenue, between Cliff Drive and 151h Street, is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each
direction and a painted centerline stripe. Curb -to -curb width is 38 feet in this section. Class II bike lanes
are present on both sides of the street and on -street parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There
is curb and gutter on both sides of the street. There are sidewalks available on both sides of the street
north of 15th Street. Sidewalk continues only on the east side of the street from 151h Street to Beacon
Street.
15Th Street is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction and a painted centerline
striping. 15th Street runs in the east -west direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 38 feet. On -street
parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There is curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of the
street between Santa Ana Avenue and Irvine Avenue. The north side of 15th Street between Redlands
Avenue and Tustin Avenue is within the City of Costa Mesa boundary.
161h Street is a two-lane undivided secondary roadway with one travel lane in each direction and a
painted median between Irvine Avenue and Dover Drive, adjacent to Newport Harbor High School per
the City's Circulation Element. 16th Street runs in the east -west direction and has a curb -to -curb width of
64 feet. Between Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue, 16th Street is a two-lane residential street with one
travel lane in each direction and a painted centerline striping. Curb -to -curb width is 38 feet in this
section. On -street parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There is curb, gutter and sidewalk on
both sides of the street.
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Cliff Drive a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction. A painted centerline stripe
is present with short sections of raised median. Cliff Drive runs in the east -west direction and has curb -
to -curb width of 58 feet. Adjacent to the edge of travelled way are Class II bike lanes, then on -street
parking on both sides of the street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of the road, but sidewalk is
only present on the north side of the street, adjacent to Ensign Intermediate School.
Santa Ana Avenue is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction and painted
centerline striping. Santa Ana Avenue runs in the north -south direction and has a curb -to -curb width of
40 feet north of 15th Street and 56 feet south of 15th Street. On -street parking is allowed on both sides of
the street. There is curb, gutter and sidewalk on both sides of the street north of 15th Street. There is no
sidewalk on either side of the street south of 15th Street.
Catalina Drive, San Bernardino Avenue, Redlands Avenue, Riverside Avenue, Tustin Avenue, El
Modena Avenue, Aliso Avenue, and Fullerton Avenue are two-lane residential streets with one travel
lane in each direction. These streets run in the north -south direction and have a curb -to -curb width of 36
feet. On -street parking is allowed on both sides of the street. There are curb and gutter but no sidewalk.
North of 15th Street, Tustin Avenue is within the City of Costa Mesa boundary.
Westminster Avenue is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction. This street
runs in the north -south direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet. On -street parking is allowed on
both sides of the street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of the street. Sidewalk is only available in
some locations on either side of the street.
Holly Lane and Margaret Drive are two-lane residential streets with one travel lane in each direction.
These streets run in the east -west direction and have a curb -to -curb width of 35 feet. On street parkingis
allowed on both sides of each street and permitted for residents only duringschool hours. There is curb
and gutter on both sides of each road, but no sidewalks are present.
Beacon Street is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction. Beacon Street runs
in the east -west direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet. On -street parking is allowed on both
sides of the street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of the road, but no sidewalks are present.
Coral Place is a two-lane residential street with one travel lane in each direction. Coral Place runs in the
east -west direction and has a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet. On -street parking is allowed on both sides of
each street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of each street with sidewalk only on the north side.
St Andrews Road and Kings Place/Kings Road are two-lane residential streets with one travel lane in
each direction with painted centerline striping. They have a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet. On -street
parking is allowed on both sides of each street. There is curb and gutter on both sides of each street, but
no sidewalk present.
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Field Observations of Current Drop-off/Pick-up Operations
Field observations were conducted during the month of October 2017 at each of the three schools in the
Newport Heights Neighborhood:
• Newport Heights Elementary School
• Ensign Intermediate School
• Newport Harbor High School
Observations were conducted during each of the drop-off and pick-up times corresponding to each of the
school's start and end times. The following are the typical start and end times for each school and the
drop-off and pick-up times observed:
• Newport Heights Elementary School hours (8:00 AM - 2:50 PM)
o Drop-off 7:00 - 8:00 AM,
Pick-up 1:30 - 3:30 PM (covers staggered pick-up for all grades)
• Ensign Intermediate School hours (8:05 AM - 2:40 PM)
o Drop-off 7:05 - 8:05 AM, Pick-up 2:15 - 3:30 PM
• Newport Harbor High School hours (8:00 AM - 3:05 PM)
Drop-off 7:00 - 8:00 AM, Pick-up 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Newport Heights Elementary School
Drop-off
School begins (bell rings) at 8:00 AM
Period of observation: 7:00 - 8:15 AM
Observations:
• 7:15 AM - Some students on bikes and skateboards were observed traveling eastbound on
15th Street towards the middle and high school; mostly high school students, based on travel
patterns.
• Crossing guards were present from 7:15 - 8:15 AM at:
o Redlands Avenue at 15th Street
o Santa Ana Avenue at Palmer Street
• 7:30 AM - Drop-off began inside parking lot in designated drop-off area.
• Parents were observed parking on the north side of 15th Street, east of the parking lot
driveway to drop off or walk children to school. This area is designated "No drop-off/pick-up
area" on the school's website.
• Children were being dropped off on the south side of 15th Street, then jaywalking across the
street. In some instances, parents crossed the street with their child.
• On -street parking was full along both sides of 15th Street between Santa Ana Avenue and
Redlands Avenue for the entire period between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM (prior to the start of
school). This area cleared completely after 8:10 AM.
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• Parents also parked on neighborhood streets or alleys along 15th Street to walk children to
school.
o Parents observed parking on San Bernardino Avenue would typically jaywalk.
o Parents observed parking on Redlands Avenue would typically use the crosswalk at
Redlands Avenue.
• Parents utilized the bus zone along Santa Ana Avenue to drop-off their children after the bus
left the area.
• Parents traveling southbound on Santa Ana Avenue also parked on the west side of the street
just north of the intersection to drop off their children.
• Typical jaywalking locations were:
0 15th Street between Santa Ana Avenue and the alley east of the intersection
0 151h Street between San Bernardino Avenue and Redlands Avenue
• Multiple vehicles were observed making illegal eastbound U-turns past the raised median in
front of school driveway.
Pick-up
School ends (bell rings) at 2:45 PM (1st- 3rd grade) and 2:50 PM (41h - 6th grade)
Period of observation: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Observations:
• Around 2:45 PM, vehicles waiting in the designated pick-up area in the school parking lot
queued out of the school driveway and spilled out onto 15th Street. Parents were observed
parking in empty parking lot spaces.
• A school faculty member was observed directing traffic near the exit of the staff parking lot to
allow cars to exit, due to the long queue of cars on 151h Street.
• Multiple westbound -traveling vehicles on 15th Street were observed stopping in the travel
lane to pick up their child.
• Vehicles were parallel parking and halting traffic on 15th Street to wait for their children.
• Number of jaywalkers observed: 10
o Parents were commonly seen parking on San Bernardino Avenue and jaywalking
across 15th Street to pick up their children.
o Parents were also observed parking on the west side of Santa Ana Avenue (across the
street from the school) and jaywalking to pick up their children.
• Two bicyclists were observed not adhering to the Stop control at Redlands Avenue.
Ensign Intermediate School
prop -off
School begins (bell rings) at 8:00 AM
Period of observation: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Observations:
• The main entrances to the campus are:
o Near the intersection of Irvine Avenue at Beacon Street.
o The bicycle rack gate located on the southeast corner of Irvine Avenue at Coral Place.
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o Along Cliff Drive east of Irvine Avenue and the teacher/drop-off parking lot.
• Heavy bicycle activity was observed entering the Beacon Street and Coral Place entrances.
o Most bicyclists (approximately 80%) travel southbound on Irvine Avenue north of
the school. A good portion are coming from southbound Tustin Avenue to eastbound
Clay Street before joining on Irvine Avenue.
o The remaining 20% travel eastbound on Beacon Street.
• On Irvine Avenue, bicyclists heading southbound toward the school were observed utilizing
the east side sidewalk and biking in the bike lane on the northbound side of the street.
• Heavy pedestrian activity enters the Beacon Street and Coral Place entrances.
o Most pedestrians (approximately 70%) travel eastbound on Beacon Street.
o The remaining 30% travel southbound on Irvine Street.
• There is no sidewalk on either side of Beacon Street, so pedestrians and bicyclists share the
road with vehicles.
• Beacon Street is used as a drop-off area. Pedestrians walk on the street, since there are no
sidewalks, then cross at the crosswalk at Irvine Avenue.
• A crossing guard is posted at the intersection of Beacon Street at Irvine Avenue.
• Illegal drop-offs were observed along the east side of Irvine Avenue between Cliff Drive and
Beacon Street as well as the north side and south side of Cliff Drive, east of Irvine Avenue.
o There are existing "NO STOPPING, 7AM-9AM, SCHOOL DAYS" signs posted along the
east side of Irvine Avenue from Cliff Drive to Beacon Street.
o Existing "NO STOPPING, 7 AM -9 AM, SCHOOL DAYS" signs are also posted along the
west side of Irvine Avenue, north of Beacon Street.
Pick -Un
School ends (bell rings) at 2:40 PM
Period of observation: 2:15 PM — 3:30 PM
Observations:
• Vehicles lined up along both sides of Cliff Drive before school release.
o There was some observed double parking along the north side of Cliff Drive.
o Students were observed jaywalking across Cliff Drive to cars parked on the south side
of Cliff Drive.
• Illegal quick pick-ups were observed along both sides of Irvine Avenue and Cliff Drive.
• Heavy bike activity was observed leaving the Beacon Street and Coral Place entrances
o There is a similar trend of travel as the AM (80% travel northbound on Irvine Avenue
and 20% travel westbound on Beacon Street). Of the northbound bicyclists on Irvine
Avenue, approximately one-third turn westbound on Clay Street.
• Heavy pedestrian activity leaves the Beacon Street and Coral Place entrances
o There is a similar trend of travel as the AM (70% travel westbound on Beacon Street
and 30% travel northbound on Irvine Avenue)
• A school faculty member was observed near the crosswalks at Coral Place and Irvine Avenue
to facilitate northbound pedestrian traffic across Coral Place
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Existing "NO STOPPING, 2PM-4PM, SCHOOL DAYS" signs are posted along the east side of
Irvine Avenue north of Beacon Street as well as the west side of Irvine Avenue from Cliff
Drive to Beacon Street.
Newport Harbor High School
Drop-off
School begins (bell rings) at 8:00 AM
Period of observation: 7:00 AM — 8:30 AM
Observations:
® Two crossing guards were posted at 7:00 AM at each of the following intersections:
o Irvine Avenue at 15th Street
o Irvine Avenue at 161h Street
a Heavy traffic queues were observed on 15th Street east of Irvine Avenue at 7:50 AM
® Parents were observed traveling westbound on 15th Street and stopping in the #2 travel lane
on either side of St. Andrews Road, either the right turn lane west of St. Andrews or the
merge lane to the east, to drop-off their children. This occurred 25-30 times. Through traffic
is still able to utilize #1 westbound travel lane.
o Several eastbound -traveling vehicles were observed making illegal mid -block U-turns on 15th
Street to turn around and go westbound.
e Jaywalkers were observed crossing 15th Street between St. Andrews Road and Clay Street.
o Students park in the designated permitted student parking next to St. Andrews
Church and cross the street from the parking lot entrance. The closest crosswalks (at
St. Andrews Road) are located 330 feet to the west.
• At the crosswalks at 151h Street at St. Andrews Road:
o Parents approaching this intersection stop in the travel lane on 15th Street at the
crosswalk to drop off their children, often halting traffic behind them.
o There were several observed occurrences where cars blocked the intersection.
® At the intersection of Margaret Drive at Irvine Avenue there is an existing rectangular rapid
flash beacon (RRFB) at the south leg of the intersection.
o Pedestrians were observed running across the crosswalk towards the end of the
RRFB phase.
o Most vehicles responded to the RRFB call.
o Vehicles travel southbound on Irvine Avenue and turn onto Margaret Drive to drop
students off near the intersection so they can cross with the RRFB. Vehicles either
turn around and exit onto Irvine Avenue or continue through to Tustin Avenue. Some
vehicles also travel eastbound on Margaret Avenue and exit onto Irvine Avenue after
dropping off their children.
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Pick-up
School ends (bell rings) at 3:05 PM
Period of observation: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Observations:
® Based on information provided by the school, approximately 50-60% of students leave at
3:05 PM.
® 2:30 PM - Crossing guards are posted at the two locations.
9 2:55 PM - A vehicle queue began for cars in the #2 westbound lane on 15th Street east of
Irvine Avenue.
e The west leg of Irvine Avenue and 15th Street has a street width of approximately 40 feet.
o Cars are parked on both sides of the street and traffic is heavy (around 3:00 PM). The
area is very congested.
o Bicyclists were observed travelling westbound on 15th Street west of Irvine Avenue,
weaving between cars in the westbound and eastbound travel lanes.
a High bicyclist and pedestrian volumes from the middle school were observed traveling
northbound on Irvine Avenue; most bicyclists use the bike lane and some travel in the
sidewalk.
o Number of observed jaywalkers observed along 151h Street east of Irvine Avenue: At least 20
o There is a high volume of pedestrians leaving campus within 5 minutes of school
ending.
o Students who park in the St. Andrew's Church parking lot across the street jaywalk to
get there. 15th Street east of Irvine Avenue is busy at the time school ends.
O Students jaywalk across 16th Street from the north parking lot.
Existing Traffic Volumes
Vehicular, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Turning Movement Counts
Existing morning peak/School Drop-off period (7:00 to 9:00 AM), mid-day peak/School Pick-up period
(2:00 to 4:00 PM), and evening peak period (4:00 to 6:00 PM) turning movement counts were collected
for the following study intersections:
1. 16th Street at Tustin Avenue 11. Clay Street at Santa Ana Avenue
2. 16th Street at Irvine Avenue 12. Clay Street at Tustin Avenue
3. Irvine Avenue at Margaret Drive
4. 15th Street at Westminster Avenue
S. 15th Street at Santa Ana Avenue
6. 15th Street at Redlands
7. 15th Street at Tustin Avenue
8. 15th Street at Irvine Avenue
9. 15th Street at St. Andrews Road
10. Clay Street at Westminster Avenue
13. Clay Street at Irvine Avenue
14. Irvine Avenue at Coral Place
15. Beacon Street at Tustin Avenue
16, Beacon Street at Irvine Avenue
17. Coast Highway at Riverside Drive
18. Cliff Drive at Riverside Avenue
19, Cliff Drive at Irvine Avenue
20. Cliff Drive at Kings Road
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The existing vehicular turning movement volumes are shown on Figure 4. Existing pedestrian crossing
volumes at intersections are shown on Figure S. Existing volumes for bicycle and skateboard movements
at intersections are shown in Figure 6. The counts were completed in October 2017 and March 2018.
The turning movement data collection worksheets can be found in Appendix A.
Existing midblock peak hour volumes were collected at select locations and included pedestrians,
bicyclists, and skateboarders that were traveling on the sidewalk and along the side of the street. The
counts were completed in January and March of 2018. Existing midblock volumes for pedestrians are
shown on Figure 5. Existing midblock volumes for bicyclists and skateboarders are shown on Figure 6.
The collected volumes reflect all pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard traffic throughout the area, notjust
volumes relating to school traffic,
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Skateboard Midblock Counts
Pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard counts were also collected at midblock locations on the following
roadway segments:
• 15th Street from Westminster Avenue to Santa Ana Avenue
• 15th Street from Clay Street to Kings Place
• Cliff Drive from Kings Road to Dover Drive
• Holly Lane from Tustin Avenue to Irvine Avenue
• Margaret Drive from Tustin Avenue to Irvine Avenue
• Riverside Avenue from Pacific Coast Highway to Riverside Avenue/Cliff Drive
• Santa Ana Avenue from Clay Street to 15th Street
• Santa Ana Avenue from 15th Street to 161h Street
• Tustin Avenue from 15th Street to 16th Street
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SCHOOL SIGNAGE INVENTORY
The existing school -related signs posted along the streets bordering the perimeter of each campus were
assessed. Field data collection was conducted to attain the following information:
® Location of each sign;
® Quality of each sign - whether it was damaged, faded, or graffitied;
® Compliance with the school sign standards in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
(CA MUTCD), Chapter 7B.
Newport Heights Elementary School
Figure 7 depicts the existing school signs at Newport Heights Elementary School as well as signs to be
replaced or installed. In the Newport Heights Elementary School area, the signs in place are in
compliance with MUTCD standards. One school crossing sign along Santa Ana Avenue in the northbound
direction, adjacent to the school, is faded and should be replaced. An additional school crossing ahead
sign is recommended for southbound traffic along Santa Ana Avenue, near 161h Street. The existing school
crossing sign facing westbound traffic along 15th Street, near Redlands Avenue should be replaced with
the current school warning sign type.
Ensign Intermediate School
Figure 8 presents the existing school signs at Ensign Intermediate School as well as signs to be replaced.
At Ensign Intermediate School, the existing school warning signage in placealong the streets approaching
the school are compliant with MUTCD standards. One group of school crossing warning signs along Irvine
Avenue in the southbound direction near Clay Street are slightly obstructed due to overgrown tree
branches requiring trimming and maintenance. Another group of school crossing warning signs along St.
Andrews Road in the southbound direction near Coral Place are faded and should be replaced.
Newport Harbor High School
Figure 9 shows the existing school signs at Newport Harbor High School as well as signs to be replaced,
installed, or relocated. At Newport Harbor High School, existing school warning signs are present along
the streets approaching the school (Irvine Avenue, 15th Street, and 161h Street). Several groups of signs
were observed to be faded, damaged, or graffitied and are recommended to be replaced. In addition,
several signs have been identified to be updated to current standards as well as additional school ahead
signs and school crossing ahead signs that should be installed to further comply with Chapter 7B of the
MUTCD. Lastly, one group of signs along 15th Street, east of the school parking lot, is obstructed bya tree
and should be relocated to a more visible location for oncoming vehicles.
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SCHOOL SIGNS - NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARD LOCATIONS
During the school drop-off and pick-up periods, the City employs crossing guards in the surrounding
areas of each school to facilitate safe pedestrian crossing flow. Currently, eight crossing guards are
present at the following intersections:
1. Santa Ana Avenue at Palmer Street (Costa Mesa)
2. Redlands Avenue at 15th Street
3. Irvine Avenue at 161h Street (2 crossing guards)
4. Irvine Avenue at 15th Street (2 crossing guards)
5. Irvine Avenue at Beacon Street
The north -south movement on the east leg of Irvine Avenue at Coral Place has over 100 pedestrians
during the afternoon school peak hour combined with bicyclist and vehicular traffic. Also, the north -
south movement on the east leg of Santa Ana Avenue at 15th Street has over 100 pedestrians during the
morning and afternoon school peak hours. No safety issues were observed operationally, but crossing
guards may be considered at these two locations given the number of pedestrian crossings.
The existing and proposed crossing guard locations through the area are presented on Figure 10,
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PARKING ANALYSIS
Parking Count Locations
Parking count locations were determined by City of Newport Beach Staff with collaboration and input
from the Newport Heights neighborhood constituents. Parking counts were collected along the following
roadway segments;
Table 1 -- Newport Heights Parking Count Locations
Street
Segment
From To
15th Street
Westminster Avenue Catalina Drive
Catalina Drive Santa Ana Avenue
Santa Ana Avenue San Bernardino Avenue
San Bernardino Avenue Redlands Avenue
Redlands Avenue Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue Tustin Avenue
Tustin Avenue El Modena Avenue
El Modena Avenue Aliso Avenue
Aliso Avenue Fullerton Avenue
Fullerton Avenue Irvine Avenue
Irvine Avenue St. Andrews Road
St. Andrews Road Clay Street
Clay Street Kings Place
Clay Street
Westminster Avenue Catalina Drive
Catalina Drive Santa Ana Avenue
Santa Ana Avenue San Bernardino Avenue
San Bernardino Avenue Redlands Avenue
Redlands Avenue Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue Tustin Avenue
Tustin Avenue El Modena Avenue
El Modena Avenue Aliso Avenue
Aliso Avenue Fullerton Avenue
Fullerton Avenue Irvine Avenue
Irvine Avenue St. Andrews Road
St. Andrews Road Pirate Road
Pirate Road Snug Harbor Road
Snug Harbor Road 15th Street
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Table 1 Cont. - Newport Heights Parldng Count Locations
Street
Se ment
From
To
Irvine Avenue
16th Street
Laurel Place
Laurel Place
Holly Lane
Holly Lane
Margaret Drive
Margaret Drive
15th Street
15th Street
Haven Place
Haven Place
Clay Street
Clay Street
Coral Place
Coral Place
Beacon Street
Beacon Street
Cliff Drive
Beacon Street
Tustin Avenue
E1 Modena Avenue
EI Modena Avenue
Aliso Avenue
Aliso Avenue
Fullerton Avenue
Fullerton Avenue
Irvine Avenue
Coral Place
Irvine Avenue
St. Andrews Road
Cliff Drive
Irvine Avenue
St. Andrews Road
Holly Lane
Tustin Avenue
Irvine Avenue
Margaret Drive
Tustin Avenue
Irvine Avenue
Westminster Avenue
Broad Street
15th Street
Catalina Drive
Broad Street
15th Street
Santa Ana Avenue
Broad Street
15th Street
San Bernardino Avenue
Broad Street
15th Street
Redlands Avenue
Broad Street
15th Street
Riverside Avenue
Pacific Coast Highway
Cliff Drive
Cliff Drive
15th Street
Tustin Avenue
Beacon Street
15th Street
El Modena Avenue
Beacon Street
15th Street
Aliso Avenue
Beacon Street
15th Street
Fullerton Avenue
Beacon Street
15th Street
Existing Parking Supply
On -street parking is generally available on both sides of the street throughout the Newport Heights area
and is intended primarily to service the surrounding neighborhood. There are segments on -street,
adjacent to the schools, that are designated for school student pick-up and drop-offs. There is a time
restricted segment along the east side of Irvine Avenue adjacent to Newport Harbor High School between
15th Street and Margaret Drive where only 3 -minute parking is allowed from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM during
the weekdays, Streets in the vicinity of Newport Harbor High School also have signage in the
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neighborhood displaying permit exempt parking areas with 1 -hour and 2 -hour parking limits for
vehicles without permits.
Parking Data Collection
To evaluate the existing parking demand on a typical weekday, parking counts were collected hourly
from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the following days:
• Friday, September 8, 2017
• Tuesday, September 12, 2017
• Friday, October 13, 2017
• Wednesday, January 10, 2018
• Thursday, March 29, 2018
To characterize the parking utilization along each of the segments, parking demandwas separated into
the following categories with the associated color codes showing how occupied a side of the street within
the study segment was parked throughout the day:
• GREEN - Street parking is not utilized or is sparsely utilized (1-3 cars) at any given time
throughout the observation period
• YELLOW -Street parking is one-quarter to three-quarters utilized at any given time throughout
the observation period
• ORANGE - Street parking is near capacity or fully utilized, specifically during school operating
hours (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• RED - Street parking is near capacity or fully utilized throughout the observation period
• GRAY - Parking is prohibited
A visual summary of the collected parking data can be seen in Figure 11.
Streets adjacent to each of the campuses (Santa Ana Avenue from 15th Street to Clay Street, 15th Street
from Westminster Avenue to Tustin Avenue, 15th Street from Irvine Avenue to Clay Street, Cliff Drive
from Irvine Avenue to St. Andrews Road) had a high demand for parking throughout the day. The north -
south residential streets in the neighborhood had partial occupancy, between 25-75% occupied,
throughout the day. Clay Street from Santa Ana Avenue to Irvine Avenue had very light parking activity
throughout the day.
Existing Red Curb - 15' Street
In addition to assessing the area's on -street parking demand, information regarding location and length
of existing red curb along 15th Street was also collected. The lengths of red curb adjacent to the
intersections on 15th Street are summarized in Table 2.
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EXISTING RED CURB AT INTERSECTIONS ALONG 15T}I STREET
Length of Red Curb
15th Street at:
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NB
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Approach
Departure
Approach
Departure
Approach
Departure
Approach
Departure
Westminster Avenue
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0'
20'
20'
18'
0'
N/A
N/A
Alley between Westminster Avenue and
0'
0'
0'
0'
0'
0'
N/A
0'
Catalina Drive
Catalina Drive
0'
0'
0'
21'
0'
N/A
N/A
17'
Alley between Catalina Drive
and Santa Ana Avenue
0'
0'
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Santa Ana Avenue
20'
20'
16'
20'
20'
41'
20'
23'
Alley between Santa Ana Avenue and San
N/A
N/A
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bernardino Avenue
San Bernardino Avenue
16'
14'
20'
22'
0'
N/A
N/A
17'
(Across from School DWY)
Alley between San Bernardino Avenue and
N/A
N/A
11'
6'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Redlands Avenue
Redlands Avenue
10'
31'
26'
20'
20'
N/A
N/A
17'
(Across from School DWY)
Alley between Redlands Avenue and
0'
0'
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
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0'
20'
20'
0'
N/A
N/A
17'
Alley between Riverside Avenue and Tustin
0'
0'
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Avenue
Tustin Avenue
7'
20'
20'
20'
0'
4'
0'
19'
Alley between Tustin Avenue
0'
0'
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
and EI Modena Avenue
El Modena Avenue
N/A
N/A
20'
20'
0'
N/A
N/A
18'
Alley between EI Modena Avenue and Aliso
N/A
N/A
10'
10'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Avenue
Aliso Avenue
22 '
(DWY)
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23'
20'
26'
N/A
N/A
17'
Alley between Aliso Avenue
N/A
N/A
20'
15'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
and Fullerton Avenue
Fullerton Avenue
N/A
N/A
19'
20'
0'
N/A
N/A
18'
Alley between Fullerton Avenue and Irvine
N/A
N/A
19'
38'
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Avenue
Irvine Avenue
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17' DWY6.5'
25'
35'
123'
36'
22'
18'
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Michael Place
20.5'
26'
N/A
N/A
N/A
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0'
N/A
Aldean Place
26.5'
24'
N/A
N/A
N/A
0'
0'
N/A
Powell Place
20'
20'
N/A
N/A
N/A
0'
0'
N/A
Donald Place
0'
0'
N/A
N/A
N/A
0'
0'
N/A
Gary Place
20'
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
0'
0'
N/A
DWY = Driveway
RC = Red Curb
N/A= Not applicable; i.e. the approach or departure for the stated direction of movementdoes not exist at the resepctive intersection
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SPEED DATA COLLECTION
Speed Data Survey Locations
Radar speed data was collected in September 2017, January 2018 and March 2018 during the off-peak
times of the day at the following roadway segments in the neighborhood:
• Irvine Avenue
o Between Beacon Street and Clay Street
o Between Clay Street and 15th Street
o Between Margaret Drive and 16th Street
• Riverside Avenue - Between Pacific Coast Highway to Cliff Drive
• Tustin Avenue - 15th Street to 16th Street (Costa Mesa)
• St. Andrews Road - Between Cliff Drive and Clay Street
• Kings Place - Between Clay Street and Kings Place
• 15th Street
o Between Santa Ana Avenue and Tustin Avenue (North side of 15th Street between Tustin
Avenue and Redlands Avenue within City of Costa Mesa boundary)
o Between Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue
o Between Irvine Avenue and St. Andrews Road
o Between St. Andrews Road to Clay Street
o Between Clay Street and Kings Place
• Clay Street
o Between Irvine Avenue and Aliso Avenue
o Between Aliso Avenue and Tustin Avenue
o Between Redlands Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue
• Cliff Drive
o Between Riverside Avenue and EI Modena Avenue
o Between EI Modena Avenue and Irvine Avenue
o Between Irvine Avenue and St. Andrews Road
o Between St. Andrews Road and Signal Road
o Between Kings Place and Dover Drive
• Holly Lane - Between Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue
• Margaret Drive - Between Tustin Avenue and Irvine Avenue
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Statistical Analysis Factors
Significant factors used to analyze the collected survey data are summarized below:
85th Percentile Speed. The critical speed, or 85th Percentile Speed, is defined as that speed at or
below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This factor is the primary guide in determining
what speeds the majority of safe and reasonable drivers are traveling. Therefore, State law
requires cities to set the speed limit to the nearest 5 mph increment from the Critical Speed
unless other factors require a lower limit. Speed limits set on this basis provide law enforcement
officials with a means of controlling reckless or unreliable drivers who will not conform to what
the majority finds reasonable.
2. 50th Percentile Speed. The Median Speed, or 50th Percentile Speed, represents the mid -point
value within the range of recorded speeds for a particular roadway location. In other words, 50
percent of the vehicles travel faster than and 50 percent travel slower than, the median speed.
This value is another measure of the central tendency of the vehicle speed distribution. Typically
speed limits should not be set below the 50th Percentile Speed, since it would result in greater
than 50 -percent of the drivers exceeding the speed limit.
851h Percentile Speed Data
The 85th percentile speed data, as mentioned previously, after rounding to the nearest 5 mph is generally
used to set the speed limit for a segment. The Newport Heights area has a 25 mph speed limitthrough the
residential areas. Some sections of Irvine Avenue, Cliff Drive, and Riverside Avenue have posted speed
limits of 30 mph. A summary of the speed data for each roadway segment is compiled on Table 3.
The speeds collected at the study segments are generally reasonable and demonstrate typical moderate
speeds for the area. A few segments within the study area have higher measured speeds. Irvine Avenue
between Margaret Drive and 16th Street is posted 30 mph with the 851h percentile at 33 mph. The
segment of Tustin Avenue between 15th Street and 16th Street does not have a posted speed limit, but is
assumed to be 25 mph, and has an 85th percentile speed at 35 mph.
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A sight distance field review was performed for the side streets and alleys along 15th Street between
Santa Ana Avenue and Irvine Avenue to evaluate the visibility for vehicle movements turning from the
side streets and alleys onto 15th Street. The existing intersection control are stop signs along the minor
approaches and alleys and mostly uncontrolled along 15th Street. All -way stops are located at the
following intersections along 151h Street: Redlands Avenue, Tustin Avenue, Aliso Avenue, Irvine Avenue,
Signal Road, and Kings Place.
A total of 17 intersections were analyzed for sight distance, the locations of which can be seen on Figure
12 . This figure also illustrates the existing red curb on 151h Street, which was previously discussed in the
Parking Analysis section of this report.
The sight distance standards used in this analysis, Cases B1 and Case B2, are from the 2011 American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) - Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets, Chapter 9 - Intersections (Intersection Sight Distance). Case B1 is used for left turns from a
stopped position on a minor street. Case B2 is used for right turns from a stopped position on a minor
street. Although the posted speed limit of 15th Street between Santa Ana Avenue and Irvine Avenue is 25
miles per hour, a conservative design speed of 30 miles per hour was used for this analysis. Table 4
shows the sight distance requirement for each case with a passenger car as the design vehicle evaluated
for a 30 mph arterial. For Case 131, the minimum required sight distance is 335 feet. For Case B2, the
minimum required sight distance is 290 feet. Cases B1 and B2 were evaluated at each intersection.
Table 4 - Sight Distance Requirements
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2011 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) -
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. Chapter 9 - Intersections (Intersection Sight Distance)
AASHTO designates a setback criteria of 15 feet from the edge of major road traveled way. The position
set by this distance, known as the decision point, represents the typical position of the driver's eye while
stopped on the minor road. The edge of traveled way, as defined by the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), is the portion of roadway that carries vehicular movement and is exclusive of shoulders, berms,
sidewalks and parking lanes. It should be noted that the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM, 2016)
also designates the minimum setback distance for a driver on a minor road as 15 feet from edge of
traveled way (Section 405.1(2)(a) - Corner Sight Distance).
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The 15 feet setback distance from edge of traveled way is used to evaluate the available sight distance
along 15th Street. Parking is allowed on both sides of 15th Street. Since atypical parking lane has a width
of 7 feet, the decision point used for this sight distance analysis is 8 feet behind curb. The sight distance
review included fixed objects such as fences, walls, large trees (20 inches to 29 inches in diameter),
structures and existing terrain.
The design features of local urban streets are governed by practical limitations to a great extent. Along
15th Street, approach sight distance is greatly restricted by older, existing residential structures on corner
lots. In addition, walls or fences that are legally constructed within the side -yard setbacks on 15th Street
can also control the approach and departure sight distance. Some properties along 15th Street have
mature, private landscaping that has existed for decades. Also, the functional and legitimate parking
requirements of the Newport Heights community should be considered.
A summary of the results can be found in Table 5. From review of Table 5, a vehicle stopped 15 feet
behind the edge of traveled way on most of the side streets or alley approaches have adequate sight
distance, with the exception of the alley between Fullerton Avenue and Irvine Avenue looking west. For
this location, the driver's line of sight is blocked by an electrical structure located on the south side
behind the back of sidewalk.
Figure 13 illustrates an example of adequate sight distance from one of the side streets, San Bernardino
Avenue. Figure 14 illustrates an example of adequate sight distance from one of the alleys, between
Redlands Avenue and Riverside Avenue. Figure 15 illustrates the available sight distance at the alley
between Fullerton Avenue and Irvine Avenue.
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TABLE 5
SIGHT DISTANCE ANALYSIS SUMMARY
AT INTERSECTIONS ALONG 15TH STREET
Sight Distance Requirement Met*?
Minor Approach
Looking
Looking
West
If not met, why?
East
If not met, why?
Alleyway between
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Santa Ana Avenue and
Yes
Yes
San Bernardino Avenue
2
San Bernardino Avenue
Yes
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Yes
Alleyway between
3
San Bernardino Avenue
Yes
Yes
and Redlands Avenue
Alleyway between
4
Redlands Avenue and
Yes
Yes
Riverside Avenue
5
Riverside Avenue
Yes
Yes
-
Alleyway between
6
Riverside Avenue and
Yes
Yes
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Tustin Avenue
Alleyway between
7
Tustin Avenue and
Yes
Yes
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El Modena Avenue
8
El Modena Avenue
Yes
Yes
-
Alleyway between
9
El Modena Avenue
Yes
Yes
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and Aliso Avenue
Alleyway between
10
Aliso Avenue and
Yes
Yes
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Fullerton Avenue
11
Fullerton Avenue
Yes
Yes
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Alleyway between
12
Fullerton Avenue and
No
Electrical structure, tree
Yes
Irvine Avenue
13
Michael Place
Yes
Yes
14
Aldean Place
Yes
Yes
15
Powell Place
Yes
Yes
16
Donald Place
Yes
Yes
17
Gary Place
Yes
Yes
*The driver is positioned 15 feet behind traveled way, which is 8 feet behind curb,
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1. Alley between Santa Ana Avenue and San Bernardino Avenue
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Alley between EI Modena Avenue and Aliso Avenue
2. Son Bernardino Avenue
3.
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Alley between Aliso Avenue and Fullerton Avenue
Alley between San Berncrdino Avenue and Redlands Avenue
11.
Fullerton Avenue
4. Alley between Redlands Avenue and Riverside Avenue
12.
Alley between Fullerton Avenue and Irvine Avenue
5. Riverside Avenue
13.
Michael Place
6. Alley between Riverside Avenue and Tustin Avenue
14.
Aldeen Place
7. Alley between Tustin Avenue and EI Modena Avenue
15.
Powell Place
8. EI Modena Avenue
16.
Donald Place
17.
Gary Place
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LOOKING EAST
15' BEHIND EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY
CASE B1 SIGHT DISTANCES/LINES SHOWN. FOR CASE 82 SIGHT DISTANCES/LINES, DRIVER
IS POSITIONED FOR A RIGHT TURN (10' TO THE RIGHT) FROM CASE 81 DRIVER POSITION.
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LOOKING EAST
15' BEHIND EDGE OF TRAVELED WAY
CASE 61 SIGHT DISTANCES/LINES SHOWN. FOR CASE 82 SIGHT DISTANCES/LINES, DRIVER
IS POSITIONED FOR A RIGHT TURN (10' TO THE RIGHT) FROM CASE 61 DRIVER POSITION.
I crFNn. GRAPHIC SCALE IN FEET
0 = DRIVER'S EYE POSITION 0 25 50 100
= SIGHT LINE
FIGURE 15 1 INTERSECTION SIGHT DISTANCE _ ,REE SCA,E I' _ 50'
ALLEY BETWEEN FULLERTON AVENUE AND IRVINE AVENUE AT 15TH STREET = ELECTR;CAL STRUCTURE
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RECOMMENDED MEASURES
The following recommended measures are based on the field observations conducted during school
drop-off and pick-up hours and the parking, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, skateboard, speed and signage
data collected. The list was compiled with input from City of Newport Beach Staff and presented to the
constituents at a neighborhood public meeting that took place on March 14, 2018.
Newport Heights Elementary
O Add a crossing guard at the Santa Ana Avenue and 15th Street intersection.
a The school website designates the north side of 15th Street between the school parking lot and
San Bernardino Avenue as a "No Student Drop-off or Pick-up" zone. Establish and post signs for
pick-up and drop-off on the north side of 150h Street from Redlands Avenue to the school
driveway.
a Install "No Pedestrian Crossing" signs along 151h Street on the raised median near the school
driveway, and on the sidewalk between San Bernardino Avenue and Redlands Avenue. Install
"Use Crosswalk" signs with an arrow pointing to the nearest crosswalk.
e Consider adding a marked crosswalk across 15th Street at San Bernardino Avenue.
® Consider designating the east side of Santa Ana Avenue between Palmer Street and Knox Street
as an alternate Drop-off / Pick-up area.
e The city has discussed with NMUSD plans to re -construct the parking lot to improve circulation
and pick-up and drop-off in lot.
® Install a new Stop sign at Broad Street at Catalina Drive to create a 4 -way stop control at this
intersection.
Ensign Intermediate School
® Designate a drop-off / pick-up area along the north side of Cliff Drive adjacent to the school.
o Add a crossing guard at the Irvine Avenue and Coral Place intersection.
® Post signs for pick-up and drop-off on Coral Place.
a Relocate the bike rack gate from the corner of Irvine Avenue and Coral Place to enter from/exit
onto Coral place. Construct sidewalk from new gate location to the intersection corner.
a Change parking time restrictions on northbound Irvine Avenue to incorporate Wednesdayearly
day release.
a Post "No Stopping, 7AM-9AM and 2PM-4PM" on Beacon Street between Irvine Avenue and
Fullerton Avenue.
Newport Harbor High School
® Post "No Stopping" signs on north side of 15th Street east of Irvine Avenue to eliminate blocking
of the right turn lane.
® Place time restrictions on a few angled parking spaces on the south side of 15th Street next to the
St. Andrews Church parking lot and west of St. Andrews Road.
a Continue to work with NMUSD on reconstruction of the 151h Street parking lot.
Add pedestrian warning signs along 15th Street between Clay Street and St. Andrews Road.
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• Add pedestrian signage within curb extension hardscape for more visibility at the St. Andrews
Road crosswalk.
• Stripe new crosswalk and install pedestrian crossing signs on 16th Street adjacent to school
parking lot.
Pedestrians
• On Tustin Avenue between 15th Street and 161h Street, add signage encouraging pedestrians to
use sidewalk on the west side of the street. This section of Tustin Avenue is within the City of
Costa Mesa and ultimately would require their approval before posting any signage.
Signage
• Replace faded, damaged, or graffitied signs.
• Upgrade existing legally conforming school signs in the area to fluorescent yellow -green.
• Add School -related advance warning signage consistent with the CA MUTCD, Section 7B.
• Add Stop Ahead and pedestrian crossing ahead warning signs for southbound Irvine Avenue
north of 16th Street.
• Add R81 "Bike Lane" signs where required.
General
• Newport Beach Public Works will work with NMUSD, each school individually, and the Police
Department to prepare "Suggested Route to School" plans. Once complete, it will be distribute to
parents and students and posted on social media.
• Continue working with NMUSD and with schools to incorporate education programs in the
classroom or at scheduled assemblies.
• Update existingyellow school crosswalks to new, high -visibility "Continental" crosswalk striping,
consistent with new yellow crosswalk installations.
• Based on the measured bicycle volumes on Clay Street, together with the low parking counts, it is
recommended that parking be limited on Clay Street between Santa Ana Avenue and Irvine
Avenue by incorporating the following changes:
o Stripe bike lanes on both sides of Clay Street
o Post'No Stopping' signs on south side from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
o Post'No Stopping' signs on north side from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
o These postings will be consistent with restrictions on Irvine Avenue
o Implementing bike lanes meets the goal in the Bicycle Master Plan of establishing a
bicycle facility on Clay Street.
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
This School Traffic Study has been prepared to evaluate the school -related traffic flows to/from
the three schools within the Newport Heights area, as well as the current drop-off / pick-up
operations.
The City of Newport Beach identified an initial list of study intersection and roadway segments.
The list was expanded following the public meeting conducted on November 16, 2017. The list
was further expanded following a second public meeting conducted on March 14, 2018.
® The following field observations were conducted and data collected:
o Field observations of Current Drop-off/Pick-up Operations
o Intersection turning movement counts (Including school -related pedestrian crossings
and bicycle counts)
o Midblock pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboard counts at select locations
o Review and inventory of school signage
o Review of crossing guard locations
o Parking counts
o Speed data
o Sight distance analysis at unsignalized intersections along 15th Street (Existing red curb
marking locations were noted)
Field observations were conducted during October 2017 at each of the three schools - Newport
Heights Elementary, Ensign Intermediate, and Newport Harbor High School duringeachoftheir
drop-off and pick-up times.
Vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle turning movement counts were collected at 20 study
intersections with additional pedestrian, bicycle and skateboard counts collected at 9 midblock
locations. Existing traffic volumes were collected during the morning peak/School Drop-off
period (7:00 to 9:00 AM) and School Pick-up/ evening peak period (2:00 to 6:00 PM) in the
months of October 2017, January 2018, and March 2018.
Existing school -related signs posted along the streets bordering the perimeter of each campus
were assessed based on their location, quality, and compliance with the school sign standards in
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (CA MUTCD), Chapter 7B. Several signs at each
school were identified to be removed or replaced and additional signage will be installed to meet
MUTCD standards.
During school drop-off and pick-up periods, crossing guards are posted at various locations
throughout the project vicinity to facilitate pedestrian crossings. From review of pedestrian
counts, additional crossing guards at Irvine Avenue at Coral Place and Santa Ana Avenue at 15th
Street may be considered, given that these intersections carry over 100 pedestrians during the
afternoon school peak hour at Irvine Avenue/Coral Place and in both the morningand afternoon
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school peak hours at Santa Ana Avenue at 15th Street. In addition, a recommended measure
identified is to provide a new crossing guard at Irvine Avenue at Coral Place.
® Parking counts were collected in September 2017, October 2017, January 2018, and March 2018
between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Streets adjacent to each of the campuses exhibit a high demand
for parking throughout the day. The north -south residential streets in the neighborhood show
partial occupancy, between 25-75%, throughout the day. Clay Street from Santa Ana Avenue to
Irvine Avenue exhibits very light parking activity throughout the day.
a Information regarding existing red curb along both sides of 15th Street was collected and
summarized.
o Radar speed data was collected in September 2017, January2018 and March 2018 during the off-
peak times of the day. The Newport Heights area typically has a 25 mile per hour (mph) speed
limit through the residential areas, but some sections have posted speed limits of 30 mph. The
speeds collected on the study segments are generally reasonable and demonstrate typical
moderate speeds for the area. Tustin Avenue between 151h Street and 16th Street is higher than
expected. This segment of Tustin Avenue is within the City of Costa Mesa boundary.
A sight distance field review was performed for the side streets and alleys along 15th Street
between Santa Ana Avenue and Irvine Avenue to evaluate the visibility for vehicle movements
turning from the side streets and alleys onto 15(h Street. The field review demonstrates that a
vehicle stopped 15 feet behind the edge of traveled way of the major road on the side streets and
alleys along 15th Street will have adequate sight distance, with the exception of one location:
looking west from the alley between Fullerton Avenue and Irvine Avenue.
0 Recommended measures relating to the each of the three schools, as well as general
recommendations relating to on -street parking, pedestrians, signage, crosswalk striping, and
bike lane striping have been provided.
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4. Letters
Cloud, Frances
From: Lisa Jacobs <Ijacobs@usitexas.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 9:37 PM
ro: Cloud, Frances
Cc: Rowin Jacobs
Subject: FW: School Traffic Study
4ttachments: Newport Beach letter to residents.pdf; Wider lanes increas traffic speeds.pdf
rhe wider lanes study is included with this letter — Rowin wanted to be sure it was in the package.
[hank you!!
=rom: Nancy Scarbrough [mailto:nscarbrough@spacesquared.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 8:52 PM
To: citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov
Subject: School Traffic Study
Dear City Council,
I am a resident of Newport Heights and live at one of the busiest intersections in Newport Heights. We raised
3 children who attended all three of the local schools, Newport Heights Elementary, Ensign and Harbor. I
generally support the proposed School Safety measures that staff has recommended. However, I am
adamantly opposed to bike lanes, restricted parking and/or sidewalks on Clay Street and Tustin Avenue for
:he following reasons:
1. Notification to residents and transparency of the intended changes by the City. The attached letter is
the only notification sent to residents. There was some notice on social media, but many concerned
residents are not regular participants in social media. I have talked to several residents who were totally
unaware that bike lanes and sidewalks were under consideration by the City. Some did not receive the
letter and others, who did receive the letter, did not understand what the City staff was proposing when
they read the letter. It does not clearly state that the City is proposing to put in bike lanes restrict
parking and possibly remove landscaping and trees to install sidewalks. That kind of information would
certainly have been more transparent and received more attention by affected residents. I personally
knocked on 12 doors today, along Tustin, Riverside and Clay. Of the 6 people who answered their doors,
4 knew nothing about the proposed Clay bike lanes and were against them, 1 had heard about the bike
lanes and was also against the bike lanes, 1 was for the bike lane. I believe this demonstrates the fact
that the City has not done a thorough job of letting all of the residents know what the proposed changes
are.
2. Involvement of our Police in education and awareness for students and parents. The Police
Department stated at a meeting a month or so ago, that they didn't have the resources to have officers
patrol in the area of the Heights that is most affected by school traffic. The stated reason, by the NBPD
supervisor that night, was that there wasn't a problem and therefore they couldn't justify allocating
officers to patrol the Newport Heights area during the morning and afternoon when this congestion is
taking place. If the Police Department says that this isn't a problem, why are we spending time talking
about this? If there really is an issue, the Police can be compelled by the City Council to provide services
in Newport Heights a few days a week for an hour or so in the mornings and afternoons. Many residents
expressed frustration about this at the town hall meeting. Even the presence of a Police vehicle would
get the attention of the kids riding in the middle of the street, 3 abreast and not stopping at the stop
signs. I live at the intersection of Tustin and Clay and have observed, first hand, the traffic and controlled
chaos that occurs for 20 minutes (between 7:40 and 8:00am) on school days. This behavior, by the way,
is also the behavior of many adults riding in the neighborhood and can be observed every weekend.
3. Installing bike lanes and restricting parking will increase the traffic speed on Clay. Engineering studies
in other cities have determined that by increasingthe width of the street by restricting parking, the speed
of the vehicle traffic is increased, escalating the possibility of more serious traffic accidents. The parked
cars actually slow the vehicle traffic down. Attached is an opinion by another city (engineer) for your
review.
4. The State of California recently passed legislation requiring cities to allow Accessory Dwelling Units
without providing additional parking. When residents begin to add these "Granny units" or convert
existing garages, the requirement for parking will increase. The impact of this additional parking must
be considered in the overall parking and traffic issues in the Heights.
I would encourage the Council to adopt the staff proposed School Safety measures without approving the bike
lanes and parking restrictions proposed for Clay Avenue. The residents appear to be split on this issue and
until the City has an honest and transparent interaction with all of the residents, they can't possibly know what
we want or need. It is not up to the City staff to dictate projects "for the greater good" when they haven't fully
nformed the affected population of their intentions.
Best regards,
Vancy Scarbrough
Newport Heights resident
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streets accordingly. In a paper to be preserved at the Canadian Institute of Traffic Engineers
annual conference, author Dewan Masud Karim presents hard evidence that wider lanes
increase risk on city streets.
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databases in two cities, taking into consideration 190 randomly selected intersections in Tokyo
and 70 in Toronto.
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about 10 feet, though this does not take impact speeds and cash severity into account. He
concluded that there is a sweet spot for lane widths on city streets, between about 10 and t0.b
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Cloud, Frances
From: Kevin Healy <kevinhealy8@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 8:49 PM
To: Cloud, Frances
Subject: Fwd: Bike Lanes on Clay Street
Fran
It was nice talking with you this evening. Here is the letter I promised to send.
Kevin
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kevin Healy <kevinhealy8@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Subject: Bike Lanes on Clay Street
To: Ibrown@newportbeachca.gov, citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov, Joann <joioannmail@gmail.com>
Hello my name is Kevin Healy and I live at 464 Santa Ana Ave for the last 22years. And while my address is on Santa Ana - my
`ront door is on Clay Street ... we live on the corner and have seen just about all you can imagine when it comes to Student
Safety.
Our Antique neighborhood is over 75 years old with charming homes and beautiful landscaping. In fact its rumored that Ozzie
and Harriet live just down the street with Father Knows Best just a couple of blocks away.
The point is our neighborhood is A NEIGHBORHOOD. And Bike Lanes do NOT work here. To date our neighborhood has been
impacted with Mini -Mansions, Fast Cars with minimal policing, Traffic Circle projects that have been abandoned and of course
Halloween as we are Party Central hosting kids who come as far away as Santa Ana and Tustin in buses.
Over the years we have seen how students get to school:
10 - 20 years ago the majority of kids walked
2. 5-10 years ago they rode bikes and today truth is very few do ride bikes (your traffic study projects 40 bicyclists from Santa
Ana to Tustin Ave in the AM and 25 in the PM)
Now they use skate boards and scooters with electric bikes as well and student pedestrians are at high risk. Pedestrian
students texting in a Bike Lane would be disastrous
Vly point is kids are constantly changing and the use of a Bike Lane is 5 to 10 years too late.
Walking students, Skateboards and Scooters are now the preferred means of transportation. With a Bike Lane in place on Clay
St reaching speeds of 10 to 12 MPH pedestrians, bikes and cars (especially in the morning) are at high risk.
Thank God there have been no fatalities thus far...
And with 95% of kids going to Ensign JR High these younger kids (age -12-14) are not going to be safe. As for High School kids
walking down Clay Ave they are non-existent. As walking or biking to school is just not COOL - Just ask my two daughters.
The point I am trying to make is:
1) A Bike Lane on Clay Ave is a poor, mis-application to Student Safety.
2) A Bike Lane would really act as "Fast Track" where kids on Bikes, Scooters and Skateboards would dominate the Lane at the
expense of other students with future accidents just waiting to happen
3) This neighborhood was never designed to handle simultaneous neighborhood activities like: car traffic, bikes, electric bikes
scooters, pedestrians, neighbors walking dogs, lawn and gardening services, two income families driving off to work --- all at one
time
I realize the City is looking for a solution after the Tragic Accident that happened two years ago. But now some neighbors think
the City is using the Bike Lane as a way to avoid a lawsuit in the name of student safety.
And the neighbors are tired of City Council overreach, like when they put a Traffic Circle on my corner at Santa Ana & Clay. It
was a disaster: The City spent $18,000 to learn that it did not work for student safety as vandalism and wreck -less driving were
the end result.
4x4's would intentionally run over signs, Motorcycles would fly right through the circle at 30MPH. And Students walking were
only confused as to how they should proceed walking down the street dodging cars, bikes etc. It was a mess.
In my opinion, The Bike Lane Solution is really located on 15th street one block north of us - where students can utilize side
walks, streets and stop signs. In addition there should be more policing to ensure safety for all. And yes warnings, tickets and
citations should be used for improved compliance.
However before any proposal is considered I simply ask: Please do your homework (supported with data). And get answers to
the obvious questions
1)How many kids: walk - drive - bike- skateboard - drive frorn Clay and NB Bld to Clay and Irvine Ave. Your traffic study does
not drill down on the details that reflect everyday activities but only gives broad generalizations on bike counts and entire student
populations distorting reality.
2)What differences are there between the morning walk to school and the afternoon walk to school?
3)How many students who attend Ensign JR High, NHHS actually use Clay Street to reach their destination?
4)How many parked cars will be impacted with restrictions ( AM & PM)?
5)Are the schools giving adequate instruction on student safety?
6)How well is 15th street working with its new sidewalks when it comes to student safety and how much additional capacity can
they take on?
7)What is the law suit potential for Bike Lanes on Clay Ave vs leaving things currently as they are?
5)What is the city of Costa Mesa doing to help ? With 95% of the kids (my estimate) coming from the west side of Costa Mesa
9)What about more School Buses?
10)How many Council persons, traffic engineers, police and parents have walked from Clay St & NB Bld to Clay St & Irvine at
7:30 am on a Wednesday in October ? My guess is somewhere between "Slim" and "None"
Pespectfully Yours,
Kevin Healy
164 Santa Ana Ave.
.Newport Beach, Ca 92663
Phone: 949-400-6489
City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Dr.
Newport Beach, California 92660
RE: Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Honorable Council Members,
My wife and I live at the corner of Tustin and Clay, where we see all of the traffic at the intersection associated
with the inbound bicycle/pedestrian school children and the vehicles. The amount of traffic at the intersection
is not only absolutely amazing, but is the most chaotic orchestrated ballet of car and bicyclist who are totally
negligent of the vehicle rules, period! We need to "educate" these children as to the rules of the road and
"enforce" the rules. It is not only the bikes; the vehicles have culpability as well!
First and foremost, the study and its recommendations will only make travel on Clay Street more dangerous for
the children both bicyclists and pedestrians.
1) Bike lanes without parked vehicles will effectively widen the street. There are studies that show
wider streets speed up traffic, less safe for bikes.
2) Cars are a natural form of traffic calming as they tend to make the street appear narrower. They
also help deter the bicyclists from riding 2-3 abreast. We see this daily.
3) The study did not capture the speeding problem on Clay, which I and many others who live on Clay,
can tell you from firsthand experience exists. The cars "do" launch where there are 2 blocks without
stop signs. Again dangerous. In the AM the cars try to overtake the bicyclists. If stop signs were
placed at every intersection it would create a "more constant" speed and help eliminate the
speeding issue. Again safer.
4) Studies prove having bike lanes without sidewalks puts the children (pedestrians) walking in harm's
way.
The bike lane should be put on 15" Street, in bound only. The outbound afternoon traffic does not call for a
designated lane. There are numerous reasons. According to the study, over half of the bicyclists riding on Clay
are coming down (southbound) on Tustin from north of 15th and turning left onto Clay. Tustin is dangerous due
to the volume of vehicle traffic!
1) Put the bike lane on 15th street where there are already sidewalks! The riders can then turn right
onto Irvine Blvd, where there is an existing bike lane. This eliminates over 44 bicyclists dropping
down to Clay before turning to Irvine and reduces Clay bicyclists down dramatically. Also, there are
approximately 10 bicyclists dropping down to Clay from 15th between Santa Ana and Tustin, who
would be safer on the 15th St. bike lane. There would be more than twice the bicyclists on 15th than
Clay.
2) There are also less parked cars on the southside of 15" in the AM between Tustin and Irvine. I have
done my own study as well as another resident on Clay which proves this. less impact on residents.
Another 'unspoken' issue is the amount of traffic being driven onto Clay and taken off 15th. The island installed
on 15th and Santa Ana now drives anywhere from 50 to 60 cars eastbound onto Clay at the same time the
children are riding to school. Please see chart below. 15th Street has benefited greatly from the traffic situation
while Clay has suffered with more congestion, let's be fair! The study should reflect the effects of the island on
traffic and does not. We suggest further study is in order! Not to forget the new "no truck" signs everywhere
but Clay. So, let's put more traffic and trucks onto Clay to mix with the children. Wider, faster street, with more
cars and trucks. Safety??? Clay is apparently becoming the unofficial by-pass street for the Heights. Put the
children on 15th if you want safety.
The following chart, using the study figures depicts the volume of cars driving on eastbound on 15th and Clay
at the intersections of Santa Ana and Tustin.
Traveling, >> East
Bound 7-9 am
Santa Ana
Tustin
15th
> 151 cars
>136 straight
Clay
> 230 cars
>191 straight
We are all about safety but let's not forget the impact on the residents and the effect on property values. More
traffic. The impact on parking, having to move cars twice a day. Many residents front doors face Clay and do
not have the entire lot. Not right! Loss of parking with future demands from Accessory Dwelling Units, more
cars as the current generation of youngster reach driving age, etc.
We are very aware this is a highly charged situation and there may be pressure on the city, but I appeal to you to
do the right thing in the best interest of safety. This is a residential neighborhood not an alternate route for
traffic. Make 15th the safe route, slow the traffic down everywhere. Let's get the schools to educate the kids
with repercussions if the they break the rules and push the police department to enforce the rules, especially
during the morning peak hours.
Sincerely,
Rowin and Lisa Jacobs
500 Tustin Ave, Newport Beach, CA
Good day Mr. Mayor and members of the City Council.
I am a resident of Newport Heights for over 27 years and this is the
second time that I have personally addressed the council. This is largely
due to my general satisfaction with the way things have been handled
and addressing you personally was not necessary. The first time I came
here was in support of the utilities undergrounding in Newport Heights.
I was on the losing side of that argument, but I thought the city staff
handled the process admirably with everybody informed fairly by the
city staff. I am here for the opposite reason tonight. I feel the staff
recommended addition of bike lanes, restricted or no parking and
possibly sidewalks on Clay has been handled poorly. While staff have
stated that they were only implementing previously approved
components of the bicycle master plan from 20141 believe they were
reacting to demands from a few parents who aspire to change the
character of our neighborhood to something much less desirable to the
majority, and I believe less safe for all. No current member of the city
council was a party to the bicycle master plan and few if any residents
of Newport Heights know exactly how it impacts them. It is time to
revisit the plan with an eye toward todays reality of how people are
moving around. The first paragraph on page 66 of the section defining
"Bicycle Boulevards" says "Bicycle Boulevards are generally defined as
low-volume, low -speed streets that have been optimized for bicycle
travel using treatments such as traffic calming and traffic reduction,
signing and pavement markings, and intersection crossing treatments."
I cannot see how Clay Street and Tustin Avenue meet these criteria in
any way given the traffic volume there. Later on page 68 it says "Since
no bicycle boulevards exist today, it is recommended the City study the
feasibility of bicycle boulevards including public outreach to the
community where the improvements are proposed." I can assure you
that the residents on Clay Street and the cross streets do not feel there
has been ANY outreach by the staff regarding this. Posting on social
media about an upcoming town hall meeting is no way to truly engage
the bulk of Newport Heights residents. The one letter that was mailed,
at my direct insistence, was so innocuous that most people ignored it.
This just does not constitute outreach.
This brings me back to the argument of process. I know the staff is
capable of following an effective engagement process as I witnessed it
during the undergrounding debate. What I witnessed here looks like an
attempt to railroad a preordained decision to add bike lanes and
restrict parking without engaging the community where the alleged
improvements are proposed.
Additionally, the state mandated requirement for accessory dwelling
units was not contemplated when the Bicycle Master Plan was
approved in 2014. This alone will impact parking in Newport Heights as
the lots are at least 5,000 square feet and many older homes could
easily choose to add an ADU without providing onsite parking.
Page 91 of the Bicycle Master Plan says it should be updated every 5
years and the project prioritization annually to address the
"recommended facilities list and programs schedule." I request that
the city stop implementing the obsolete 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, at
least in Newport Heights, until it is updated to reflect the realities of
today and; ideally, considering the possibilities for tomorrow.
Thank you.
Charles Klobe
Brine , Tony
From: Sinacori, Mike
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2018 1:40 PM
To: TRENT SMITH
Cc: Kristin Smith; Brown, Leilani; Vukojevic, Mark; Brine, Tony
Subject: Re: Beacon/Irvine issues
Trent,
Forwarding to the City Clerk for inclusion in the record.
Mike
On Aug 6, 2018, at 1:36 PM, TRENT SMITH <trenterprise0I Ca gmail.com> wrote:
Mike, I am not going to be here August 14th! - family vacation, but I have put together a quick
list of
ideas I would like to see discussed. Can you forward these to the right person?
Trent Smith
329 Irvine Ave.
cell 714 609-7888
Trenterprise0l a,gmail.com
*** If parking is eliminated from 7-9 and 2-4 on Beacon and Irvine where is anybody
supposed to park?
How about leaving one side of Beacon and I side of Irvine as resident only parking,
and maybe making Beacon a I -way street, and putting in a bike lane on the other side?
1) RESIDENT PARKING ONLY WITH PERMITS would be a good idea on West side
of Irvine Ave.
School days- Teachers take much of our parking spaces as do parents visiting the school
Saturdays- AYSO soccer, NHBA Baseball and NJB Basketball take our parking
Sundays- there is now a Church that uses the School and takes up parking
2) Bike Lane NOT USED. The stretch between beacon and Cliff on the West side of the
street is not utilized.
Nobody takes there bike ride up hill, they all cut down Beacon.
3) SPEED BUMBS How about some speed bumps on Irvine between Cliff and 15th
Street. There is a lot of cut through traffic
that speed through our neighborhoods and often don't stop at the stop signs.
4) 1 -Way streets. How about 1 -way traffic to control the flow.
Brine, Tony
From: Jimmy Thomas <jtx12@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 1:24 PM
To: Brine, Tony, Dept - City Council; Avery, Brad; Webb, Dave (Public Works)
Subject: Re: Clay Street Bike Lanes
noticed a typo in my explanation of the Clay Street traffic issue ... this is my replacement letter. Sorry for the
confusion.
7/20/2018
Newport Heights School Safety Initiative: Clay Street Bike Lanes ... Meeting Request
My name is Jim Kociuba, and I live on Fullerton Ave between Beacon and Clay Street. I am writing you concerning my
displeasure with the proposed Clay Street parking restrictions that would support the proposed Clay Street bike lanes.
A while back, Clay Street suffered a sudden spike in traffic due to a new brick choker installed at Newport Heights
Elementary School on 15th Street and Santa Ana Ave. The choker changed traffic patterns in the area. The inability to
head east on 15th street when leaving the school parking lot, and inability for east bound 15th street traffic to enter the
school parking lot has resulted in people running loops through the neighborhood. And, we were never notified of the
choker. The choker benefited 151h Street area residents with less traffic on that street, while the Clay Street area took
the pain.
We were told the 15th Street choker is a school safety item. Specifically, we are told the safety issue is the curb cut for
the school parking lot is too close to Santa Ana Ave. So, instead of moving the curb cut, a choker is installed and Clay
Street takes a direct traffic hit. We also heard some rumblings that 15th Street residents like the 15th Street choker, so it
might be in for good, regardless of the curb cut issue. We can understand the fondness 15th Street area residents feel
for the choker since that benefited them with lower traffic volumes.
Now we are onto to another school safety item: Clay Street bike lanes. These bike lanes cause pain for Clay Street
residents because of parking restrictions. These bike lanes could go on 15th Street, but because of some parked vehicle
counting, it was decided they should go onto Clay Street. However, some say 15th Street area residents aggressively
fought the bike lanes so that is why they are proposed for Clay Street.
Now, we enter the game of politics. In a fair world, where all need to share in sacrifices made in the name of school
safety, you would think 15th Street would take the pain of bike lanes. This is only fair since Clay Street took the pain of
diverted traffic from the 15" Street choker. But, in our world, somehow 15th Street is catching all the breaks while Clay
Street is taking all the pain.
The City Engineers and City Council need to watch out for all residents. Clay Street deserves some consideration,
especially after taking the diverted 15th Street traffic from the choker. At the last meeting, we asked the city staff for a
separate meeting to discuss this inequity, but were turned down. Before these Clay Street bike lanes move forward, we
need to have a meeting discussing them. Surrounding streets need to share the negative impacts of school safety.
Thank You
James Kociuba
407 Fullerton Ave
949.933.0145
From: Jimmy Thomas <jtx12@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Brine, Tony; citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov; bavery@newportbeachca.gov; dawebb@newportbeachca.gov
Subject: Clay Street Bike Lanes
7/20/2018
Brine, Tony
From: Adamshaus <adamshaus@earth link.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 1:31 PM
To: Chris Budnik
Cc: Brine, Tony; Peggy Palmer; Gina Cereda; talbot@spacelines.com; Taylor Whisenand;
jojoann@gmail.com; Murphy McCann; Carleen Butterfield; Robert Schacht;
bernardettemccann@hotmail.com; Avery, Brad; Webb, Dave (Public Works);
Dianebdixon
Subject: Re: Traffic Team Study Response - Community Concerns
Peggy,
I am not entirely clear about the concept of "parking restrictions" on Clay Street. If the notion is that there
would be no problems associated with restricted parking on Clay Street then nothing could be further from the
truth. On street parking on Clay is constant, and necessary for the residents facing Clay. Furthermore, taking
away on street parking, ie having a clear shot down the street, will create a "raceway"condition that no amount
of speed limit posting and stop signs will deter. As one who has lived on the corner of Clay and Aliso for 43
years, and counting, the urge to speed down the street is ever present, at any time of day. Bike lane or no, the
absence of street parking is the worst solution.
If there is another explanation, please educate me. I welcome being wrong.
::L:
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:1 1 PM, Chris Budnik <elbudnik2003L&yahoo.com> wrote:
Peggy,
Who generated the list of items below? Have you spoken with anyone on Clay
regarding item V.
Regards,
Chris
On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 12:57:59 PM PDT, Peggy Palmer <pvpalmer(a_icloud.com> wrote.
Tony,
Please see the attached letter from resident Mike Talbot and the additional
concerns from our Traffic Team that impacts our community in Newport
Heights and Cliff Haven.
We have attached photos of heavy duty street "speed cushions" that are an
easy way to deter cut -through traffic and decrease traffic speeds. These are
used in Costa Mesa on the last block of Tustin Ave,. These "speed
Brine, Tony
From: Joann Lombardo <joann@jalcps.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:00 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Re: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Meeting
Hi Tony
The Newport Heights traffic study is proposing a class II bike lane on Clay Street. The bike counts included in
the report show rather low bike counts going straight both east and west on clay with a max of 5 bikes on clay
and Santa ana. The number of pedestrians on clay and Santa ana is a max of 58. My questions are:
1. Why are sidewalks not considered on clay street rather than on street bike lanes?
My personal observation is that notable number of school children ride their bikes on the new sidewalk on 15th
street.
2. If a class II bike lane is put on clay street, would it connect to a similar lane on Santa ana street?
3. If there is already few parked cars on clay, how will striping it make it safer`? The flip side is that it would
provide a false sense of security for the children rather than increase safety.
Thanks very much
Joann Lombardo
From: Brine, Tony <tbrine@newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 5:19:28 PM
To: Joann Lombardo; 'Peggy Palmer'; Avery, Brad
Cc: Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukoievic, Mark; Finnigan, Tara; Locey, Mary
Subject: Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Meeting
Hello Joann and Peggy,
At the February 27 City Council meeting, Councilman Avery made the following announcement,
Just want to let Heights folks (and others interested) that along with our public
works engineering staff, I will be holding a community meeting regarding an update
on the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study. We will review the
field data collected, discuss some preliminary recommendations, and possible next
steps. At our last meeting we had many good suggestions/comments, and I hope
you will attend and add to the discussion. We need to work together for safer
streets in the Heights!
0 Date: 03/14/2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1
Location: Mariners Branch Library
1 300 Irvine Avenue
Nc«port Reach, California 92660
If you have any questions about the meeting, please let me know. Thank you.
Tony Brine, P.E., T.E.
City Traffic Engineer
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 644-3329
e-mail : tbrine@newportbeachca.gov
Brine, Tony
From:
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Finnigan, Tara
Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:30 PM
Brine, Tony
Fwd: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study
From: Lisa Brockett <lisakbrockett@ mail.com>
Date: May 26, 2018 at 3:46:43 PM PDT
To: <tfinni an(a newportbeachca.gov>, Lisa Jacobs <liacobs(c�usitexas.com>
Subject: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic
Study
Hello Tara,
Thank you for sharing your findings on the school traffic study. I am from another state where
very few children are allowed to ride their bikes or walk to school due to weather and distance,
so there is a back up at drop off and pick up.
Just an observation but it seems that there is no clear indication of where and how to drop off in
comparison with other states (watch the old movie, "Mr. Mom). In addition, we had volunteers
at the school that assisted with traffic flow to make sure everyone kept the children safe and for
those unruly folks, there was at least one police officer on site or sitting in his/her car watching.
There will always be a back up to pick up and drop off and in my experience, those who are in
too much of a hurry to abide by the rules but we all try to get as much compliance as possible to
keep the children safe. So that being said, a few thoughts....
Can you treat the "no Stopping" area as a drop off / pick up area like they use at the
airport? Where stopping to pickup or drop off is allowed but you are notable to just sit
there? It would only be for a few hours a day. It also looks to me like Beacon needs sidewalks or
a safe drop off area - but if you changed the verbiage on the signage to "no Stopping change to
no parking 7-9 2-4, immediate drop off/pick up only" "Unattended cars subject to being
towed" and have it monitored, like the airport - it may be a safer alternative. Anyway, you get
the idea.
Bike lanes look to be adequate on I5th, Cliff, and Irvine avenues but your report does not
address that. Can you address this?
There is one comment that should be clarified as this report dovetails into the decisions being
made on street parking and bike lanes. The line on page 8, regarding bicyclists (approximately
80%) travel southbound on Irvine Ave north of school. "A GOOD PORTION" - LATER is
defined as approximately 30% cut over to Clay on the way home? Do you know if they are
cutting back over to go down 15th street? It seems they are, but would like to confirm/clarify.
Newport Heights Elementary - The drop off/pick up zone on the north side of 15th is a good idea
- maybe a secondary area on the West side of Santa Ana? Again under the same premise of a no
stopping change of verbiage to no parking, pick up/drop off only.
Ensign Intermediate - change the "no stopping - to no parking/ drop off / pick up only" on the
West side of Irvine Ave in addition to the Cliff drop off/pick up zone - may be safer. If you have
a second drop off / pick up area then maybe Beacon Avenue would not be needed. Are sidewalks
in the plans for Beacon? It just seems you need more options than the Cliff Drive drop off/pick
up.
Newport Harbor - Is there a pull in area available for a secondary drop off/pick up area on 15th
street where the lanes are being blocked? It looks like there would be enough land to push back
the side walks and make a safe area.
I live on Clay Street and object to the bike lane and possible banning of parking although two
hour increments may be more acceptable but bottom line, I dont think it will help. Even based on
your information, it really does not fix the problems. The children are traveling from 15th street
and Clay is not a street that is a direct route to any of the schools. We may be the path of least
resistance due to parking but not the direct route nor the route that will be taken. It just does not
make sense. The answer to me is that you need more than one drop off / pick up area. Parents do
not want to spend more than 10 minutes in line.
The main streets to look for sidewalks and bike lanes are 15th, Irvine, and Cliff. Secondary
Tustin to Beacon. People will take the most direct route and if there is a sidewalk and bike lane
already there, we should be in good shape to accomodate this need. This is only my opinion and
while I am not comfortable speaking up, I know that it is my duty to do so.
I do not like that the recomendation of Clay street and the reference to a very out dated "Bicycle
Master Plan" is mentioned almost in passing and I would hope that City Council will not expect
this to be considered "notification" on that subject. The Master Plan was built prior to zoning
changes and a significant rise in street parking needed. That is really a separate subject that
would need it's own forum for discussion.
Thank you,
Lisa Jacobs
500 Tustin Ave
Newport Beach CA 92663
713-817-7302
Brine, Tony
IBM
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 9:29 AM
To: Brine, Tony; Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukojevic, Mark
Subject: FW: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
From: Chris Budnik [mailto:clbudnik2003@yahoo.com)
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:10 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fw: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
Dear Mr. Avery,
Hopefully you've had a chance to review my letter below. I have additional concerns regarding this
proposed bike lane plan. We will end up with folks jockeying cars around twice a day, to avoid
parking tickets. It doesn't matter if restricted hours are only a couple hours twice a day and only in
one direction at a time. This plan essentially eliminates half the parking spots. On a practical level,
folks are going to fight over the spots at night to avoid having to move in the morning. If a resident
fails to move at night and tries to move in the morning, there may be no spots available nearby. I
would also like to know how we are going to manage future growth in the demand for parking.
On balance, the plan is certainly well-intentioned but has serious flaws:
1. Does not address a root cause of our traffic issues (regional traffic that belongs on PCH and
Newport Blvd flooding the neighborhood)
2. Will increase speeds and volume of traffic on bike lane streets
Serious negative consequences for residents, including personal safety
Children have made it to and from the schools safely for decades. One tragic, freak accident in all
these decades is a horrible event to be sure and we are all interested in doing what is practical to
help children be safe. But this plan is not practical and does little to improve safety. We'd be better
off putting bike lanes on EI Modena and Beacon. There are far fewer cars on those streets for
bicycles to contend with.
Sincerely,
Christopher Budnik
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From: Christopher Budnik <chris.budnikCcDmacom.com>
To: clbudnik2003(a)yahoo.com <clbudnik20030yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018, 9:08:34 AM PDT
Subject: FW: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
From: Christopher Budnik
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 9:34 AM
To: 'bavery@newportbeachca.gov' <bavery(a newportbeachca. ov>
Subject: Newport Heights Traffic Study - No changes to Clay Street
Dear Mr. Avery,
I own income property on the corner of Fullerton Avenue and Clay Street in the Heights. I've rented this house
continuously for 17 years. My tenants have always parked on Clay, right by the front door. I just recently started
advertising the property for rent. Apparently word is spreading quickly regarding parking on Clay being impacted by bike
lanes. The city never informed me this was being considered but renters and real estate agents already think it's been
approved! An agent called, but not about renting. She pressured me to sell but cautioned that her client would "offer less
than 2320 Clay Street just sold for because parking on Clay was being eliminated and her buyer is now aware of it".
This situation is seriously upsetting a lot of people. I am unable to sleep normally going on three weeks now since I found
out about this plan. I contacted several of my former tenants and asked if restricted parking on Clay would have been an
issue for them. They all stated they would not have rented the property. The three female roommates who normally left
for work at 9:00am were especially concerned about safety, coming home at night, unable to park near the front door,
unless they were willing to wake up early and go move their cars. As a renter, can you imagine having to do that every
morning 200 days a year?
City staff should stop considering ANY changes to parking on any residential streets. If anything should be changed on
Clay, it's the volume of regional traffic and vehicle speeds. Speed bumps and stop signs could work well to address these
issues. I'd like to meet with you to discuss this in more detail, especially the regional traffic issue. Right now I am busy
trying to get a new tenant lined up. Hopefully I can do that soon but for now I have to disclose the parking situation to
prospective tenants. My records show this house typically rented in less than one week once I put up the For Rent
sign That's no longer the case
Respectfully,
Christopher Budnik
Owner — 501 Fullerton Avenue
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Brine, Tony
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 5:12 PM
To: Brine, Tony; Webb, Dave (Public Works); Vukojevic, Mark
Subject: FW: Newport Heights: Proposed Parking Restrictions Clay Street
FYI
From: Jimmy Thomas [mailto:jtxl2@hotmail,com]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 5:02 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Heights: Proposed Parking Restrictions Clay Street
I live at 407 Fullerton in Newport Heights. Recently, it has come to my attention that the city is planning to
restrict parking on Clay street. Specifically, I heard that during certain hours of the day, you will not be
allowed to park on Clay street. Restricted Clay street parking raises a variety of issues in Newport Heights.
I am concerned that we are removing parking while the granny unit law increases parking demand. This is
backwards. We should be trying to increase parking to support the granny unit law. If the city plans on
removing Clay street parking for certain hours of the day, then granny units should not be allowed in the
vicinity surrounding Clay street.
There is a safety issue here. Once in a while, after dark, my wife has had to park quite a distance from our
home and walk with groceries. I never did like this. Early morning restricted Clay street parking results in even
more difficulty finding a late night spot on Fullerton since Clay will be avoided. I don't like the idea of my wife
doing more frequent late night walks. This is a personal safety issue.
Secondly, the parking on Clay street slows traffic down. If the parked cars are removed, the street will be
more convenient resulting in increased speed and volume. While it may be true that narrowly striped lanes
slow down traffic, the fact is parked cars slow traffic even more. Parked cars are more effective deterrent
then narrowly striped lanes to reduce speed and volume. Clay street will see a rush hour increase in speeds
and volume if parked cars are removed. I do not want to see any more traffic issues on Clay.
In my opinion, the proposal for Clay street will result in higher speeds and volume while reducing parking
needed for granny units. It will result in more women walking late at night. It reduces parking capacity needed
for the granny flat law. Please, leave Clay street the way it is. I understand the city wants to make Clay street
safer. However, I am not aware of any accident data that supports such a change. But, I am aware of granny
units that will increase parking demand.
Thank You
James Kociuba
407 Fullerton Ave. (949)933-0145
Brine, Tony
From: Tim McHugh <btmchugh@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 3:51 PM
To: Brine, Tony
Subject: Clay St bike lanes
Hi Tony - just wanted to follow up with the Clay St bike lane discussion. I live at 3130 Clay St, the
corner of Clay and Westminster just as an FYI.
Here are some concerns I have:
1. If you drive down Clay on nights/weekends you will find it full of parked cars. These are cars of
people that actually live on Clay St or in the "mother in law suites" surrounding Clay St. If you shut
down parking where will we park? Do you plan on starting a residential parking permit program so
that only residents can park in Newport Heights to allow for those of us that live near Clay St to have
a chance at parking in our own neighborhood? As beach season nears it only gets worse but is
manageable due to parking on Clay St. Once you remove Clay St as parking "supply" Newport
Heights will turn in to a parking mess. Which will mean the city will have to find a solution which will
cost money. Has this been included in your estimates for the cost of this program?
2. Property values on Clay St and the surrounding areas will decline and property tax revenues will
decline to the city. No, the neighborhood/homes will not be worth more because it has bike lanes - it
will be worth less as there will be no parking in Newport Heights. Houses on bike lane streets will be
worth less, and the rest of Newport Heights will turn in to a parking lot reducing home values near
Clay St. A house is worth less if you have no parking or if you have to fight for parking every
day. Has Newport Beach done a study to see how this will affect property taxes?
3. As many others have pointed out the vehicle speeds will increase on Clay St. If you widen the
lanes for driving and add bike lanes average speed of cars will increase. This is a fact - a dozen
studies across the world have shown this. The wider the lanes the safer drivers feel driving
faster. Do you plan to have additional policing to slow down vehicle traffic?
4. If the concerns are that the streets are dangerous for bikes why is the city not increasing the police
presence especially during school hours? I see children on bikes running stop signs without any care
and cars sliding through stop signs. There are no police cars on Clay St, 15th St, etc... during school
arrival and departure hours. Why can't the city start by trying to slow cars down and forcing bikers to
follow the rules of the road?
5. If bikes lanes are a must why not put them on 15th St instead of Clay? 15th St has considerably
fewer homes on it that require parking - and 15th has many areas where there is no legal parking
today. i.e. in front of Newport Heights Elementary, near some of the cul de sacs closer to Irvine
Avenue. So parking would not be as impacted if you add bike lanes to 15th St instead of Clay St. If
these bikes lanes were on 15th St they would serve Newport Heights Elementary and Harbor
High. So why would you take away parking on Clay (bigger impact to parking and the neighborhood)
when you could put them on 15th St and actually provide bike lanes for children biking to school at
Harbor and Newport Heights Elementary? Both Clay St and 15th St are routes for students going to
Ensign but 15th directly connects to Harbor and Newport Heights - Clay St does not.
6. The city just added sidewalks on 15th St (not Clay St) for the safety of children going to
school. So why aren't you adding corresponding bike lanes to 15th St if that is the appropriate street
to add sidewalks for school safety?
Can you please update me on the timeline and process for approving these bike lanes? Thanks,
From:
Lisa Jacobs
To:
Brown, Leilani
Subject:
FW: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
Date:
Thursday, August 09, 2018 2:28:02 PM
Forwarded message
From: Finnigan, Tara <TFinnigan@newportbeachca. ov>
Date: Sat, May 26, 2018 at 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: Some thoughts regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study
To: Lisa Brockett <lisakbrocl<ett@gmaiLcom>
Cc: Lisa Jacobs <iacobs@usitexas.com>
Hello and thank you for your email. I'm going to forward it to Tony Brine, our City Traffic Engineer
and the project manager for the study, as he will be able to answer your questions and he is
reviewing all comments received.
Thanks again!
-Tara
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 26, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Lisa Brockett <lisakbrockett[c > wrote:
> Hello Tara,
> Thank you for sharing your findings on the school traffic study. I am from another state where very
few children are allowed to ride their bikes or walk to school due to weather and distance, so there
is a back up at drop off and pick up.
> Just an observation but it seems that there is no clear indication of where and how to drop off in
comparison with other states (watch the old movie, "Mr. Mom). In addition, we had volunteers at
the school that assisted with traffic flow to make sure everyone kept the children safe and for those
unruly folks, there was at least one police officer on site or sitting in his/her car watching. There will
always be a back up to pick up and drop off and in my experience, those who are in too much of a
hurry to abide by the rules but we all try to get as much compliance as possible to keep the children
safe. So that being said, a few thoughts....
> Can you treat the "no Stopping" area as a drop off / pick up area like they use at the airport?
Where stopping to pick up or drop off is allowed but you are not able to just sit there? It would only
be for a few hours a day. It also looks to me like Beacon needs sidewalks or a safe drop off area - but
if you changed the verbiage on the signage to "no Stopping change to no parking 7-9 2-4, immediate
drop off/pick up only" "Unattended cars subject to being towed" and have it monitored, like the
airport - it may be a safer alternative. Anyway, you get the idea.
> Bike lanes look to be adequate on 15th, Cliff, and Irvine avenues but your report does not address
that. Can you address this?
> There is one comment that should be clarified as this report dovetails into the decisions being
made on street parking and bike lanes. The line on page 8, regarding bicyclists (approximately 80%)
travel southbound on Irvine Ave north of school. "A GOOD PORTION" - LATER is defined as
approximately 30% cut over to Clay on the way home? Do you know if they are cutting back over to
go down 15th street? It seems they are, but would like to confirm/clarify.
> Newport Heights Elementary - The drop off/pick up zone on the north side of 15th is a good idea -
maybe a secondary area on the West side of Santa Ana? Again under the same premise of a no
stopping change of verbiage to no parking, pick up/drop off only.
> Ensign Intermediate - change the "no stopping - to no parking/ drop off / pick up only" on the West
side of Irvine Ave in addition to the Cliff drop off/pick up zone - may be safer. If you have a second
drop off / pick up area then maybe Beacon Avenue would not be needed. Are sidewalks in the plans
for Beacon? It just seems you need more options than the Cliff Drive drop off/pick up.
> Newport Harbor - Is there a pull in area available for a secondary drop off/pick up area on 15th
street where the lanes are being blocked? It looks like there would be enough land to push back the
side walks and make a safe area.
> I live on Clay Street and object to the bike lane and possible banning of parking although two hour
increments may be more acceptable but bottom line, I dont think it will help. Even based on your
information, it really does not fix the problems. The children are traveling from 15th street and Clay
is not a street that is a direct route to any of the schools. We may be the path of least resistance
due to parking but not the direct route nor the route that will be taken. It just does not make sense.
The answer to me is that you need more than one drop off / pick up area. Parents do not want to
spend more than 10 minutes in line.
> The main streets to look for sidewalks and bike lanes are 15th, Irvine, and Cliff. Secondary Tustin
to Beacon. People will take the most direct route and if there is a sidewalk and bike lane already
there, we should be in good shape to accomodate this need. This is only my opinion and while I am
not comfortable speaking up, I know that it is my duty to do so.
> I do not like that the recomendation of Clay street and the reference to a very out dated "Bicycle
Master Plan" is mentioned almost in passing and I would hope that City Council will not expect this
to be considered "notification" on that subject. The Master Plan was built prior to zoning changes
and a significant rise in street parking needed. That is really a separate subject that would need it's
own forum for discussion.
> Thank you,
> Lisa Jacobs
* 500 Tustin Ave
* Newport Beach CA 92663
* 713-817-7302
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From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:51 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: I want the traffic study to be fully implemented ASAP
From: DES[mailto:doreen.shanahan@gmail.coml
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 8:21 PM
To: Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin
<kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott
<speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: I want the traffic study to be fully implemented ASAP
To my City Council Members and City Manager,
The safety of our children bicycling and walking to, from and near our schools in Newport Heights is very
important to me and my family. We strongly support improving the availability and accessibility for bicycles
with the addition of bike lanes, improved time sensitive use of our neighborhood road for trash trucks and large
commercial trucks, increased enforcement for drivers and bicyclists obedience of laws, training for students on
roadway safety, improved signage and vehicle speed controls.
I ask for your support in ensuring full implementation of the plan to rectify the dangerous conditions for our
children.
Sincerely,
Doreen Shanahan
homeowner and mother of 5th grader at Newport Heights Elementary School
534 Aliso Ave
Newport Beach, CA
August 9, 2018
Item No. 21
From: Kiff, Dave
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 10:52 AM
To: Dept - City Clerk; Brine, Tony
Subject: FW: Newport Heights - Traffic Safety
From: Murphy fmailto:murphy@curt.is]
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 3:12 PM
To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Peotter, Scott <speotter@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Kiff, Dave <DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Newport Heights - Traffic Safety
Hi City Council,
I won't be able to make it to the 8/14 meeting and Robert suggested that I send you a note w/ my feedback.
I looked through the study when it first came out. In my opinion, it's missing two critical things:
1) We need sidewalks on Tustin Ave.
—> We live on Margaret, near Tustin. To get to school we either walk down Tustin on the side w/o sidewalks
(and for the last year there are have been work trucks at the some houses nearly day so we have to walk in the
street) or we cut across the street near Margaret drive. On the way home, we walk around work trucks, trash
cans and we go into the street.
—> On the way home from school, the Ensign kids usually have to ride their bikes in the street around the work
trucks. This isn't ideal.
2) The sidewalks on 15th are not good. Reminding people to use the other side is nice but doesn't really help for
all the people who live this side of 17th street.
I hope that input can be beneficial to the city.
- Murphy
Murphy Curtis
949.413.4104
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15m Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the u ndersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15`h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Da not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 151' Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHIUMEN
T(J: City Cour-rc:il of Newport Beach California
100 Civic :enter (Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows -
1. Install bike lanes on 151h Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15'" Street
b. 151" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15'h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15'" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street r
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
C. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
I. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 151h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15rn Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 1511 Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
�- -- J PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
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Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights r
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b, Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION; SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b, Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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r^PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
• Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
• Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
• Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CM1L.1DREN
TO: Cit.Y Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach Cry 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
° Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
° Schools are located on 15th Street
15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
° Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
Narked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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PEE'MON: SAFES V FOR OUR SCHOOL CHKOREN9
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
1130 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15'" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Gay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL, CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
140 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows: ,
Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
• Schools are located on 15th Street
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• 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
• 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
• 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students
walking
• California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
• Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
• Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
• Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
• Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
• Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport
Heights Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
0 Schools are located on 15th Street
0 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
0 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
0 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections
on Clay
• Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would makee it less safe for students
walking
® California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
• Safe Routes to School prograrn focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster
and Irvine Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood `
notification is completed and input is received from residents
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T0: City Council of Newport Beach California
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100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 42660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 151h Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 1511, Street
b. 151h Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 151h Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION. SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
',ode the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
t Install bike lanes on 15 " Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15`` Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d 15" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2 Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3 Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the 'low of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4 Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification,
s completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print)- -
Nancy Scarbrough
Charles Klobe
ADDRESS
457 Tustin Ave.
457 Tustin Ave
DATE SIGNATURE ------- -- -..-
8/9/18
8/9/18 i - _--
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN r
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
104 Civic Center Drive
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Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15" Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15t1' Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the Flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 151" Street for the following reasons:
a_ Schools are located on 1511 Street
b. 15 Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15" Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
S. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print)
ADDRESS
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PETITOON. SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: CKV Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
I. Install bike lanes on 15`h Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 1V Street
b. 15m Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15"' Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15`h Street Intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California '
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heigh'ts
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15t' Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15th Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 151h Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach Californiart
100 Civic Center Drive Il
Newport Beach CA 92660 l tt
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
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1. Install bike lanes on 15th Street for the following reasons:
- a. Schools are located on 151h Street
b. 15th Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15th Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15th Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2, Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print)
ADDRESS
DATE
SIGNATURE
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PETITION: ITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SC1400L CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
1.00 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach
CA regarding the Newport Heights Neighborhood School
Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15' Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 15' Street
b. 15' Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike
lanes
c. 15' Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of
bikes and pedestrians
d. 15' Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer
than 4 -way intersections on Clav
2. Do .not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would
make it less safe for students walking
California
a. Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped
bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe
pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following
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reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the
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flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle
speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay
Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay
Street between Westminster and Irvine Avenue to create an
even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study,
until actual neighborhood notification is completed and
input is received from residents
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PETITION: SAFETY FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO: City Council of Newport Beach California
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660
We the undersigned petition the City Council of Newport Beach CA regarding the Newport Heights
Neighborhood School Traffic Study recommendations as follows:
1. Install bike lanes on 15" Street for the following reasons:
a. Schools are located on 151h Street
b. 15" Street is a wider than Clay Street and safer for bike lanes
c. 15' Street has sidewalks allowing for separation of bikes and pedestrians
d. 15t'' Street intersections are primarily 3 -way and safer than 4 -way intersections on Clay
2. Do not install striped bike lanes on Clay Street as it would make it less safe for students walking
a. California Vehicle Code restricts pedestrians on striped bike lanes
b. Safe Routes to School program focuses on safe pedestrian environments for students
3. Do not restrict parking on Clay Street for the following reasons:
a. Parked cars visually narrow the roadway and calm the flow of vehicle traffic.
b. Removal of the parking will encourage higher vehicle speeds and cause greater hazards
to students on Clay Street
4. Install 4 -way stop signs at all 4 -way intersections on Clay Street between Westminster and Irvine
Avenue to create an even traffic flow and improve safety for students
5. Do not act on a plan for Clay Street pending further study, until actual neighborhood notification
is completed and input is received from residents
NAME (Please Print) ADDRESS DATE SIGNATURE
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