Report Prepared by: Alivia Alfaro, Administrative Assistant, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 10.28.380 "Stop Intersections Designated" of the Merced Municipal Code
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers introducing an Ordinance and approving recommendations from the Traffic Committee to approve amending the following to the Merced Municipal Code: "Intersection of 11th Street and Canal Street".
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Introducing Ordinance 2565, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Section 10.28.380 "Stop Intersections Designated", of the Merced Municipal Code; and,
B. Approving the recommendation from the Traffic Committee listed above.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the Traffic Committee; or,
2. Modify ordinance for introduction; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
This request amends Section 10.28.380 of the Merced Municipal Code (MMC).
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) gives a local body (or official) jurisdiction for traffic control devices, provided the devices are installed in accordance with the State Traffic Manual.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
2023-24 City Council Priorities for Public/Traffic Safety.
DISCUSSION
At the meeting of January 9, 2024, the Traffic Committee approved recommending the addition of a four-way stop at the intersection at 11th Street and Canal Street.
Currently, there is a two-way stop on W 11th Street traveling west and east bound. Due to the increase in collisions in the area and the restricted view from numerous parked cars, the intersection was proposed by a City Police Sergeant to add stop signs to Canal Street, creating a four-way stop.
The Police Department researched the intersection and found there were ten reported collisions in 2023 and five reported collisions in 2022. The traffic data for this intersection warrants a four-way stop be created.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds i...
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