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Introduce, waive the reading, and set September 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending section 12.12.010 of the Monterey County Code to revise the speed limits and segment limits of two sections on Carmel Valley Road in the Carmel Valley area, in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Introduce, waive the reading, and set September 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., as the date and time to consider adoption of an ordinance amending section 12.12.010 of the Monterey County Code to revise the speed limits and segment limits of two sections on Carmel Valley Road in the Carmel Valley area, in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County has received a public request to review speed limits on Carmel Valley Road between Laureles Grade and Pilot Road. Staff has completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS), including measuring the prevailing speeds, conducting a sight visit and, reviewing collision records. Based on these surveys, staff recommends that the following speed limits be established: 1) 45 m.p.h., from a point 3,000 feet westerly of its intersection with Laureles Grade east to a point 700 feet west of its intersection with Phelps Way (previously 50 m.p.h.); and 2) 40 m.p.h. from a point 700 feet west of its intersection with Phelps Way east to a point 300 feet west of its intersection with Pilot Road (previously 35 m.p.h.).
The California Vehicle Code establishes the methodology for increasing and decreasing speed limits. In order for a speed limit to be enforceable by radar, it must have a current E&TS that supports the posted speed limit. The E&TS looks at the prevailing speed of traffic and conditions not readily apparent to the driver to establish the recommended speed limit. In addition, the E&TS has to be updated every five years.
Staff recommends the Board set ...
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