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Meeting Name: Traffic Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, Merced Civic Center, 678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
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24-899 1D.1 Consent ItemSUBJECT: Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 ACTION: Approving and filing the Traffic Committee Minutes of July 9, 2024 ATTACHMENTS 1. Traffic Committee Minutes of July 9, 2024   Not available Not available
23-976 1E.1. Report ItemSUBJECT: Committee Member Reports   Not available Not available
24-843 1F.1. Business ItemSUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-07 Requesting Signage And Other Measures To Discourage Drivers From Turning Left Out Of The McDonald’s/ Tractor Supply Parking Lot Onto Campus Parkway. (Corey Plagenza) REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen states cars exit the parking lot and cross both the traffic lanes dirt median to make a left turn onto Coffee Street instead of making a right turn.   Not available Not available
24-844 1F.2. Business ItemSUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-24 Requesting A Speed Bump/Bumps Along Bodie Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen and community states drivers are speeding past this street at fast and unsafe speeds. The area is close to the Weaver Middle School, and is prone to pedestrians, children, and even pet traffic on a daily basis. The addition of speed bumps will help drivers slow down and obey the speed limit.   Not available Not available
24-845 1F.3. Business ItemSUBJECT: CONTINUED REQUEST #24-38 Requesting The Installation Of Speed Bumps And A Temporary Speed Trailer On Northwood Drive. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen explains many drivers use Northwood Drive as a throughway to avoid the traffic on Olive Ave and Bear Creek Dr. These vehicles travel at high speeds, causing safety hazards to residents of this area, many of whom include both children and elderly veterans who enjoy spending time outside frequently. The potential risk of an accident has led some fearful residents to discontinue the walks outdoors. The installation of speeds bumps could urge drivers to slow down and would allow for a safer environment for all residents and drivers in the area. A temporary speed radar would be beneficial until speeds bumps are installed.   Not available Not available
24-846 1F.4. Business ItemSUBJECT: REQUEST #24-41 Requesting Parking Spaces In Front Of New Life Church At 1129 P Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen expresses concern for the elderly of the church who must walk from further distances due to the lack of parking in the front of the church. Citizen adds that there is no available parking during the church’s events because of other vehicles using the street parking.   Not available Not available
24-873 1F.5. Business ItemSUBJECT: REQUEST #24-42 Requesting Street Lights Between The 500 To 600 Blocks Of East 21st Street. REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen expresses concern for the elderly of the church who must walk from further distances to access the church due to the lack of parking in the front of the church. Citizen adds that there is no available parking during the church’s events because of other vehicles using these parking spaces.   Not available Not available
24-874 1F.6. Business ItemSUBJECT: REQUEST #24-42 Requesting A 3-Way Stop, Marked Crosswalks, and Parking Enforcement At The Intersection of Meadows Avenue And Loughborough Drive, REPORT IN BRIEF Citizen is concerned about possible pedestrian-vehicle accidents in this area. Citizen notes there have been multiple accidents since the beginning of the year and with there being many children living in the area, traffic calming measures such as speed bumps are requested. In addition, there are no markings for a crosswalk, which raises safety concerns for community members who walk to nearby businesses. Lastly, the vehicles parked on the street causes visibility issues for drivers approaching the stop sign on Meadows Ave and Loughborough Dr.   Not available Not available