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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
July 13, 2023
AMENDED AGENDA
• 07/12/2023 SHERIFF’S REPORT LINKED, MAY DRAFT MINUTES REVISED,
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ADDED FOR TM 502 – RAVENWOOD DR.
DATE: July 13, 2023
TIME: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the
public may participate in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote
attendance using the Zoom information below.
Members of the public can view and participate in the meeting by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at the City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located
at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87056515247
• Webinar ID: 870 5651 5247
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 (enter the Webinar ID provided above when
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Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of
time for public comment may be reduced by the Chair or by action of the Traffic Safety
Commission. Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by
those attending via Zoom.
As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the
meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/tsc prior to the start of the meeting. These
emails will be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official
record of the meeting.
During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized
to offer public comment.
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Jason Mount (Chair), Robert Eng (Vice Chair), Chi-Kuang Chu, Alec Gulesserian, Stephen
Li
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on July 6, 2023.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes on
matters not on the agenda. The law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or
taking actions on these items. The Commission may choose to place the topic on a future
agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
05-11-2023 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve May 11, 2023 Minutes
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• May - June citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr
Comments
Comments (07/10/2023)
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
2. TSC Matrix 537 – De Havilland Dr at Shubert Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
3. TSC Matrix 553 – Marilyn Ln
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
4. TSC Matrix 560 – Dorchester Rd at Plymouth Dr
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 3
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
5. TSC Matrix 562 – Saratoga Ave between Cox Ave and Lawrence Expy
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
6. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Project Updates
b. City Events
c. TSC Handbook
d. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
X. COMMISSION ITEMS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer, of the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on July 6, 2023
at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website
at www.saratoga.ca.us.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Traffic Safety Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of
materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission concurrently with the posting of the
agenda, and materials distributed to the Traffic Safety Commission by staff after the posting of
the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of
State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of
the Public Works office at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as
soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable
accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public
safety.
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 5
SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
May 11, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jason Mount (Chair), Robert Eng (Vice Chair), Alec Gulesserian, Stephen Li
ABSENT: Chi-Kuang Chu
STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, Emma Burkhalter, John Cherbone
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on May 4, 2023.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes on
matters not on the agenda. The law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or
taking actions on these items. The Commission may choose to place the topic on a future
agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
03-09-2023 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve March 9, 2023 Minutes
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION PASSED (4-
0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• March - April citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 392 – Mendelsohn Ln
Noticing and responses
Comments received as of 05-04-2023
Comments received in 2019
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 5
Comments (2023-05-05 & 2023-05-06)
Recommended Action:
Hear resident feedback on the speed hump plan recommended by the Traffic Engineer
and approve plans for construction under the City-Led Process
LI MOVED TO SEND OUT A LETTER TO ASK FOR SUPPORT AND
CONCERNS.
ENG MADE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE RANCHO BELLA VISTA
IN ADDITION TO AREA OF INFLUENCE.
LI APPROVED FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
ENG SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
GULESSERIAN/ENG MOVED TO CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE SPEED
CONTROL MEASURES THAT WERE BROUGHT UP AT THE MEETING
(CHOKERS AND RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS) INSTEAD OF JUST THE SPEED
HUMPS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
2. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
3. TSC Matrix 542 – Saratoga Ave and Ranfre Ln
Comments received as of 05-04-2023
Comments (2023-05-11)
Additional Comments (2023-05-11)
Additional Comments (2023-05-11)
Recommended Action:
Hear resident feedback on previous action taken and make any new recommendation.
MOUNT MOVED TO REACH OUT TO THE SCHOOLS (ST ANDREWS, SACRED
HEART, AND REDWOOD MIDDLE) TO OPEN A DISCUSSION ON HOW TO
REDUCE CONGESTION ON SARATOGA AVENUE (CARPOOL, ETC.).
LI MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT FOR STAFF TO SUGGEST THAT THEY
ASK FOR PTA/OTHER VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CONTROL TRAFFIC FLOW.
MOUNT ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
LI SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO CONTINUE DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT AT
IMPACTED AREAS. MOTION PASSED (3-0-1-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 5
AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: LI. ABSENT:
CHU.
4. TSC Matrix 553 – Marilyn Ln
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
5. TSC Matrix 555 – Carrick St
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STRIPING
PLAN TO CALM TRAFFIC ON BOTH THE CURVE AND THE STRAIGHT
AWAY. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
6. TSC Matrix 556 – Beaumont Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG MOVED TO INSTALL RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS ON BEAUMONT
AVENUE.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO ADD TEMPORARY RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS
(TRAILERS) AND MEASURE CHANGE IN SPEED. BRING BACK TO
COMMISSION TO DECIDE ON PERMANENT RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
7. TSC Matrix 557 – Quito Rd between Allendale Ave and Westmont Ave
Comments received as of 05-04-2023
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG MOVED TO ADD THIS STREET TO THE RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER
ROTATION.
LI MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO MEASURE THE CHANGE IN
SPEEDS AND BRING IT BACK TO THE COMMISSION.
ENG ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT.
LI SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 5
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
8. TSC Matrix 559 – Aloha Ave at Highway 9
Comments (2023-05-08)
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
GULESSERIAN MOVED TO DEVELOP A LIGHTED CROSSWALK PLAN FOR
SUBMITTAL TO CALTRANS.
MOUNT MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO PUT UP A MIRROR IN THE
LOCATION SUGGESTED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER IN THE INTERIM.
GULESSERIAN APPROVED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
MOUNT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
9. TSC Matrix 560 – Dorchester Rd at Plymouth Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO A FUTURE MEETING
10. TSC Matrix 561 – Pierce Rd, South of Sarahills Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/GULESSERIAN MOVED FOR STAFF TO WORK WITH THE RESIDENT
DIRECTLY. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
CHU.
ENG/GULESSERIANE MOVED FOR STAFF TO PUT TOGETHER A STRIPING
PLAN NORTH OF THE BRIDGE AND IMPLEMENT IT. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-
1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
11. TSC Matrix 562 – Saratoga Ave btwn Cox Ave and Lawrence Expy
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
DEFERRED TO A FUTURE MEETING.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
12. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Project Updates
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 5 of 5
b. City Events
c. TSC Handbook
d. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
X. COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT – 11:28 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga
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#502 Ravenwood Drive
Date Received: April 12, 2021
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Ravenwood Dr. and Quito Rd.
Description of traffic safety
concern:
People speed down Ravenwood and there are little children living there. Also,
school traffic uses this road and parents also speed.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Put a speed bump and/or do whatever else can be done to slow the traffic.
Previous TSC Action: 7/8/2021: VASANTHA/KANE MOTIONED TO SET UP SPEED RADAR FEEDBACK
TRAILER ON RAVENWOOD DR. MOTION PASSED (6-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL
CALL. AYES: COULTER, VASANTHA, AFTAB, CHU, COSYN, KANE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
AFTAB/COULTER MOTIONED TO 1. COMMUNICATE TO RESIDENTS AND
OTHER ROAD USERS THAT THE TSC IS LOOKING AT SPEED BUMP PROCESS
AND TO COME BACK ONCE FINALIZED. 2. TSC TO REVISIT AFTER SCHOOL IS
OPEN AND COLLECT DATA. MOTION PASSED (6-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL.
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AYES: COULTER, VASANTHA, AFTAB, CHU, COSYN, KANE. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
11/4/2021: AFTAB/KANE MOTIONED TO DEFER TO JANUARY MEETING WHEN
DATA WILL HAVE BEEN COLLECTED. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-2) BY VERBAL
ROLL CALL. AYES: COULTER, AFTAB, COSYN, KANE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: VASANTHA, CHU.
1/13/2022: COULTER/AFTAB MOTIONED TO PUT SPEED TRAILERS OUT ASAP
FOR TWO WEEKS AND FOLLOW TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO
ADD SHOULDER STRIPING ON THIS SECTION OF RAVENWOOD DRIVE.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, COULTER,
CHU, COSYN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
03/09/2023: MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO BRING THIS ITEM BACK TO THE NEXT
TSC MEETING WITH ADDITIONAL INCREMENTAL APPROACH IDEAS AND
ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM RESIDENTS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
ENG MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO CREATE A CIP PROJECT FOR SIDEWALK ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF RAVENWOOD DRIVE. MOTION FAILED, NO SECOND.
From:Daryl Hoot
To:Emma Burkhalter
Cc:Daryl Hoot;
Subject:RE: Traffic Safety Commission Meeting 05/11/2023
Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:36:36 AM
Attachments:Neighborhood Stats on Traffic Solutions.xlsx
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Hi Emma,
Brenda and I cannot make the meeting tomorrow night. I assume you would not delay our
Ravenwood agenda item. Can you let us know if the committee has any other safety measures to
look at? Maybe they will approve speed humps?
I attached a spreadsheet that has our neighbors names and the responses from a little over half.
Maybe you can just tell the committee that 50% plus people are OK with speed humps with most OK
with speed humps and signs placed at property lines.
Also, the key to the data is the following (and is in the spreadsheet):
1 = Yes; 0 = No; blank = no response yet
Thanks
Daryl
From: Emma Burkhalter <eburkhalter@saratoga.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:33 PM
To: Emma Burkhalter <eburkhalter@saratoga.ca.us>
Subject: [EXT] Traffic Safety Commission Meeting 05/11/2023
External Email
Dear Saratoga Community Members,
Attached is the agenda for the May 11, 2023 Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) Meeting. You are
receiving this agenda because you have reached out to the City with a traffic safety concern
and the City has placed your concern item on the May agenda for TSC review. The meeting will
begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. The in-person meeting will
be held at City Hall (13777 Fruitvale Ave) in the Administrative Conference Room. The Zoom
meeting information is on the attached agenda and also included below. All meeting
attendees will have a maximum of 3 minutes to speak on an agenda item. The Chair of the
Commission will explain the Zoom process at the beginning of the meeting.
The meeting process includes the Commission Chair introducing the item and asking the traffic
engineer to describe the traffic safety issue. The Chair will then ask the public to raise their
virtual or physical hand if anyone is interested in speaking on the item. After the public speaks,
the TSC will discuss the item and determine a recommendation to improve the traffic safety
issue. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the meeting.
Members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting by:
1. Attending in-person at 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070.
2. Using the Zoom website at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87056515247 or App Webinar
ID: 870 5651 5247 and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when
directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR
3. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833, entering the Webinar ID: 870 5651 5247 and
pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair.
Respectfully,
Emma Burkhalter, PE
Associate Engineer
Public Works Department | City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue | Saratoga, CA | 95070
Ph: (408) 868-1274 | eburkhalter@saratoga.ca.us
Tell us how we did! Complete the City of Saratoga Customer Service Survey
1 = Yes; 0 = No; blank = no response yet
Speed humps OK?Speed humps OK?
Option A (March 2023)Option A (May 2023)
Amer Ather and Ayesha Sheikh
Debbie Colyar
Monica and Eric Roman 0 1 1 1
Steve and Julie Xu 1 1 1 1
Dale and Mette Leuthold 1 1 1 1
Bill and Val Hardy 1 1 1 1
Jagi and Nomita Shahani 1 1 1
Christa and Josh Levine 1 1 1 1
Gun Poespowidjojo and Heather Babcock 1 1 1
Brett and Katherine Dawson
Sung and Jei Lei
Kirk and Toggi Pollack
Drew and Brenda Westcott 1 1 1
Minging and Buchin Chung
Steve and Audrey Valen
Lucy and Isaac Noble 0
Dave Snider and Anuradha Mayer
Prakhar and Lavanya Mehrotra 1 1 1 1
Jeff Lichtman 1 1 1 0
Nitin Kasturi 1
Daryl and Gosia Hoot 1 1 1 1
Ginny and Dave Hoerger 1 1 1 1
Are you OK with having
a speed hump in front
of your property (on
your property line)
Are you OK with a sign
in front of your house
warning of a speed
hump coming up (on
your property line)?
Jeffand Christine Walker 1 1 0 0
1 = Yes; 0 = No; blank = no response yet
Speed humps OK?Speed humps OK?
Option A (March 2023)Option A (May 2023)
Are you OK with having
a speed hump in front
of your property (on
your property line)
Are you OK with a sign
in front of your house
warning of a speed
hump coming up (on
your property line)?
Christine Cooke
Dave and Rita Benton
Judy Simpson 1 1 1 1
Joan Havard 1 1 0 0
Bob and Emiko Robertson 1 1 1
Dave and Shelly Cuccias 1 1 1 1
Rob and Brenda Stribling
Erica and Enrique Rodriguez 1
Clinton and Anushka Brownley
About 32 neighbors on Ravenwood 16 19 17 16
From:Brenda Stribling
To:Emma Burkhalter
Cc:Daryl Hoot
Subject:Ravenwood Dr Street Striping = Not Agreed
Date:Monday, January 9, 2023 11:28:21 PM
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Hi,
I have been referred to you by my neighbor, Daryl Hoot, who has been speaking for the neighbors on
Ravenwood Dr, our street, regarding the solutions to speeding of Marshall Lane parents from Quito to
Marshall lane in the AMs and PMs and the safety of those families and children who both live on the
street and walk to school daily.
I, my husband and daughter have lived on Ravenwood Dr for 22 years. I have seen some speeding and
mostly not. We live at - 3 houses from the Quito corner, where cars might start to speed up after
turning the corner. As it can be problem, we do feel that the wide majority of school families do NOT
speed, so there is SOME, but not a lot of speeding, as the city has found. In today's sensitive world, we
do understand the fear of something like what occurred not far away in SJ a few years back (last year?)
happening wherein a child's death is due to a speeding car. We do understand Saratoga's preference to
not install speed bumps, as much as that might help. What we do not understand is the thought that
striping the road on both sides will be a solution. It is our feeling that this will be a more dangerous
proposal than leaving the street as it is.
Please consider NOT striping the street. Striping the street will produce 3 results:
1. The street will appear to be a busy street that handles a lot of traffic at all times and will provide the
drivers a feeling of moving at a quick pace - the opposite of what is intended.
2. The striping will provide the drivers a feeling of 'safe haven' to drive at a pace that is still unsafe,
however also leaving them with the feeling that pedestrians are now safe from their speeding as they
should be within the sides of the street opposite the striped lines.
3. The pedestrians most at risk = very young children who do not understand the limits of the "implied" flat
barrier will not be protected truly from the cars on the street. The stripe is s psychological 'barrier' at most
and young children's impulses do not factor into that - it is simply unsafe and not a smart choice.
Please consider these points. We had a young daughter at one time and would not consider the striping
a safe solution. We would worry more if she were told that a stripe would save her. Please. Please
consider the smartest choice.
Thank you,
Brenda and Rob Stribling
1 = Yes; 0 = No; blank = no response yet
Speed humps OK?Speed humps OK?
Option A (March 2023)Option A (May 2023)
Amer Ather and Ayesha Sheikh
Debbie Colyar 1 1 1
I cannot have a speedbump by the oak tree,
because that plowing to get the speedbump
in will disturb the growt and it is a heritage
tree, so I have to protect it for the city. Any
disturbance isn’t good for the roots of that
tree, but if speedbump could be put before
the tree or after the tree that would be
acceptable. I’m so close to Quito that I doubt
there would be a speed bump that close
anyway so I think the problem solved. Good
luck and thank you for all your work on this
project.
Monica and Eric Roman 0 1 1 1
Steve and Julie Xu 1 1 1 1
Dale and Mette Leuthold 1 1 1 1
Bill and Val Hardy 1 1 1 1
Jagi and Nomita Shahani 1 1 1
Christa and Josh Levine 1 1 1 1
Gun Poespowidjojo and Heather Babcock 1 1 1
Brett and Katherine Dawson 1 1 1
Sung and Jei Lei
Kirk and Toggi Pollack
Drew and Brenda Westcott 1 1 1
Minging and Buchin Chung
Steve and Audrey Valen
Lucy and Isaac Noble 0
Dave Snider and Anuradha Mayer
Prakhar and Lavanya Mehrotra 1 1 1 1
Jeff Lichtman 1 1 1 0
Nitin Kasturi 1
Daryl and Gosia Hoot 1 1 1 1
Ginny and Dave Hoerger 1 1 1 1
Christine Cooke
Dave and Rita Benton 1 0 1
Judy Simpson 1 1 1 1
Joan Havard 1 1 0 0
Are you OK with having
a speed hump in front
of your property (on
your property line)
Are you OK with a sign
in front of your house
warning of a speed
hump coming up (on
your property line)?
Jeffand Christine Walker 1 1 0 0
Bob and Emiko Robertson 1 1 1
Dave and Shelly Cuccias 1 1 1 1
Rob and Brenda Stribling
Erica and Enrique Rodriguez 1 1 1 1
We would prefer that the speed bump not be
in front of our property
Clinton and Anushka Brownley
About 32 neighbors on Ravenwood 16 23 20 20
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#537 De Havilland Dr at Shubert Dr
Date Received: June 20, 2022
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
De havilland Dr. and Shubert Dr.
Description of traffic safety
concern:
25 mph on De Havilland Dr. is too fast to be safe because: (1) the street is
curved, like a horseshoe, so the line of sight is limited especially at night
because headlights go straight but the street curves. (2) lots of pedestrians
and dog-walkers have to walk in the street since there are no sidewalks for
pedestrians and sometimes cars parked next to the curb.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
post signs for 15 mph at both ends of De Havilland Dr. I've lived at the
intersection of De Havilland Dr. and Shubert since 1985.
Previous TSC Action: 9/8/22:
AFTAB/MOUNT MOTIONED TO DEFER TO NEXT MEETING. MOTION PASSED
(4-0-0-0) BY VERBAL ROLL CALL. AYES: AFTAB, CHU, ENG, MOUNT. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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#553 Marilyn Ln
Date Received: November 13, 2022
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Marilyn Ln
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Last week, when I was crossing the street from my house to the sidewalk on
the other side of Marilyn Lane to drop my kid off at school, I almost got ran
over by a car speeding over 50 mph. This is not the first time this has
happened, but this time was the closest call. The car was electric, so it was
not making noise, and it was flying out of the school so fast, it almost hit us
and I caught my kid just in time. It was so scary and way too close. The driver
looked shocked as well. She was going too fast and did not look around
before speeding out of the school.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
There is no sidewalk on my side of Marilyn Lane and crossing the street to get
to the sidewalk is a challenge every day. If there were a speed bump, it would
be so helpful in getting the cars to slow down and pay attention. If a sidewalk
could be added on our side of the street, that would be great as well. We are
concerned for our safety and the safety of all the kids and parents who walk
on Marilyn Lane.
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Parents are always in a rush to drop off their kids on time and in a hurry to
get to work after they drop off their kids. I get worried every morning and
every afternoon because of the rashness of the drivers.
Please put speed bumps on Marilyn Lane. It will definitely help save kids from
possible accidents.
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#560 Dorchester Dr at Plymouth Dr
Date Received: February 23, 2023
Requesting Resident: Gaura Jha
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Dorchester Dr at Plymouth Dr
Description of traffic safety
concern:
No streetlights in the residential area almost led to an accident with me and
my 11 year old sister. Due to the reason that there is no stop sign between
the intersection of Dorchester Rd and Plymouth Dr, my sister and I were
taking a walk with my phone's flashlight to our neighbors house because we
were locked out, and very suddenly surprised with a high speed car charging
toward us. Due to the absence of streetlights, we were inconspicuous to the
car, and such a situation could have quickly escalated into a major accident.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Add street lights.
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#562 Saratoga Ave btwn Cox Ave and Lawrence Expy
Date Received: March 20, 2023
Requesting Resident: Vincent Pham
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Cox Ave & Saratoga Ave, and Laurence Expressway & Saratoga Ave
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Hi Commissioner, my name is Vincent Pham and I have concerns about the
speed limit from Cox Ave to Laurence Expwy.
Both sides of Saratoga Ave are mostly residences and the current speed limit
is 40 MPH; however, most cars drive on this segment with the speed about 50
MPH. For last two years, I myself had 2 incidents: one resulted in total loss,
another one resulted with very costly fix. Both incidents happened to my cars
parked on my driveway. I also saw multiple car accidents on Saratoga Ave &
Bucknall Rd due to left turn.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
My suggestions: Either adding one more traffic light at Bucknall Rd & Saratoga
Ave or posting more speed limit signs and enforce the speed limit. Please let
me know if you need more information.