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SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
November 2, 2023
AMENDED AGENDA
• 11/01/2023 SHERIFF’S REPORT LINKED, OCTOBER CITATION SUMMARY
NOT AVAILABLE; COMMENTS ADDED FOR TM 569 – STAR RIDGE CT.
DATE: November 2, 2023
TIME: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
LOCATION: Administrative Conference Room
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Commission. Public Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by
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Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 4
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 October 26, 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
09-14-2023 TSC MINUTES – Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve September 14, 2023 Minutes
VI. SHERIFF'S REPORT TO THE COMMISSION
Sheriff’s Report
• September - October citation summary and collision statistics
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. TSC Matrix 557 – Quito Rd between Allendale Ave and Westmont Ave
Comments
Comments from Previous Meetings
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
2. TSC Matrix 565 – Farwell Ave
Comments from Previous Meetings
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
3. TSC Matrix 568 – Parker Ranch Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
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4. TSC Matrix 569 – Star Ridge Ct
Comments
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
5. TSC Matrix 570 – Elva Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
6. TSC Matrix 571 – Marion Rd
Comments
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
7. TSC Matrix 572 – McCoy Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
8. TSC Matrix 574 – Lomita Ave and Vickery Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
9. Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
10. 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 October 26,
2023 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Agenda – Page 4 of 4
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
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safety.
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 1 of 3
SARATOGA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
September 14, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jason Mount (Chair), Robert Eng (Vice Chair), Alec Gulesserian, Stephen Li
ABSENT: Chi-Kuang Chu
STAFF PRESENT: Franziska Church, Emma Burkhalter, John Cherbone, Macedonio
Nuñez
III. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on September 7, 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
07-13-2023 TSC Minutes – Draft
08-22-2023 TSC Special Meeting Minutes - Draft
Recommended Action:
Approve July 13, 2023 Minutes and August 22, 2023 Minutes
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 2023 AND AUGUST 2023
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
• July-August citation summary and collision statistics
• List of Vehicle Codes
VII. OLD BUSINESS
Saratoga Traffic Safety Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 3
1. TSC Matrix 392 – Mendelsohn Ln
August Mailing and Responses
Comments
Comments (09/12/2023)
Comments From Previous Agendas
ENG/MOUNT MOVED TO INSTALL THE SPEED TABLES AS SHOWN ON THE
PLANS. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
Recommended Action:
Hear resident feedback and approve plan for construction.
2. TSC Matrix 502 – Ravenwood Dr
Plans
Comments
Comments From Previous Agendas
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO BEGIN THE RESIDENT-LED SPEED HUMP
PROCESS AT STEP R5 (CITY DRAFTS SPEED HUMP PLAN AND AREA OF
INFLUENCE). MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
CHU.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
3. TSC Matrix 564 – Braemar Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
GULESSERIAN/LI MOVED TO PROCEED WITH TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S
RECOMMENDATION OF INSTALLING SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AND ADDING
STREET TO THE RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER ROTATION. MOTION PASSED
(4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
4. TSC Matrix 565 – Farwell Ave
Comments (09/13/2023)
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO ADD STREET TO RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER
ROTATION AND CAPTURE NEW SPEED DATA WITH THE TRAILERS IN
PLACE. IF THE 85TH PERCENTILE SPEED IS REDUCED BY MORE THAN 3
MPH, INSTALL PERMANENT RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS WITHOUT
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FURTHER DIRECTION FROM TSC. OTHERWISE, BRING BACK TO TSC FOR
REVIEW. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
5. TSC Matrix 566 – Vickery Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ENG/LI MOVED TO ADD DOUBLE YELLOW CENTERLINE STRIPING
THROUGH THE S-CURVE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER.
MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG,
GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
6. Reschedule November Meeting
Recommended Action:
Reschedule for either November 2nd or November 16th
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO HAVE A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2ND IN
PLACE OF THE REGULAR NOVEMBER TSC MEETING. MOTION PASSED (4-
0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSION UPDATES
7. Staff and Commission Updates
a. TSC Project Updates
b. City Events
c. TSC Handbook
d. Announcements
Recommended Action:
Accept updates.
X. COMMISSION ITEMS
LI REQUESTED SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL’S CIRCULATION PLAN BE SENT
TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND ITEM BE ADDED TO JANUARY
2024 TSC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE CIRCULATION PLAN. THE DOCUMENT
IS ATTACHED TO THESE MINUTES.
XI. ADJOURNMENT - 9:50 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga
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#557 Quito Rd Between Allendale Ave and Westmont Ave
Date Received: December 1, 2022
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Speeding cars on Quito Road between Allendale and Westmont
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Speeding cars posing accidents and safety for the residents on
Quito between Allendale and Westmont
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Combination of Speed tracking signs on both sides to slow down
the speeding card and speed bumps to slow the cars
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TSC Action: 5/11/23:
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.
From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:M. Leah Cabute; Emma Burkhalter
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Concern Form
Date:Friday, October 20, 2023 7:09:12 AM
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Traffic Safety Concern Form
Directions
Please include complete responses for each question to help the City determine
the specific traffic safety issue occurring, the location of the issue, and how best to
reach you. After reviewing your submission, City staff will reach out to you
regarding next steps.
First Name Mathew
Last Name Clark
Address
City Campbell
State CA
Zip Code 95008
Phone Number
Email Address
Street name and cross
street(s) where the
traffic safety concern is
occurring:
Quito Avenue between Allendale and Highway 85
Description of traffic
safety concern:
Someone (presumably Saratoga traffic or police) has placed a
pair of automated speed signs that flash extremely bright red and
blue lights the second someone goes the speed limit. Driving
past these for the first time last night with a friend driving, I was
dazzled and blinded and confused and he jammed on his brakes
in his confusion...could've potentially caused an accident. We
both felt these signs are beyond the pale and completely
unreasonable, they are so bright and abusing blue flashing lights
that are not otherwise attached to emergency vehicles is
problematic and abusive of the standards of lighting that drivers
are used to. Furthermore, activating any such sign the second
you reach the speed limit is aggressively controlling and makes
me inclined to ignore such signs now that I know they're idiotic.
Stop abusing traffic standards over a couple MPH, it's really
dumb.
Suggestions to address
the traffic safety
concern:
As a local who drives through here regularly, there really isn't a
problem here at all; I would say skip the signs (if C J
at wants them, she can pound sand; stop giving her
what she wants! A terrible human being who constantly abuses
government to get whatever she wants while acting like nobody
else should get anything from government...). At least a fair
compromise is a regular speed sign that flashes the yellow
numbered lights a few MPH above the speed limit, not AT the
speed limit (though I hate those too). This road is in a dip where
drivers can reasonably be expected to accelerate slightly on
either approach; this is not something that needs excessive
control, let people coast up and down a hill a little bit! The
attempted control of drivers is excessive, and for what? The use
of the blue lights that aren't attached to an emergency vehicle
really has to stop. And stop listening to C J ; the fact
that she has extended history with the city reflects badly on
Saratoga. Her combination of self-righteousness, self-
centeredness, and lack of empathy for the world around her is an
evil combination.
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From:noreply@civicplus.com
To:M. Leah Cabute; Emma Burkhalter
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Concern Form
Date:Thursday, March 2, 2023 7:22:47 PM
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Traffic Safety Concern Form
Directions
Please include complete responses for each question to help the City determine
the specific traffic safety issue occurring, the location of the issue, and how best to
reach you. After reviewing your submission, City staff will reach out to you
regarding next steps.
First Name Peter
Last Name Wyles
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Street name and cross
street(s) where the
traffic safety concern is
occurring:
Quito Road between Pollard and Westmont
Description of traffic
safety concern:
In support of the complaint filed under TSC Matrix 557, the
speeding along this road has been an issue for a long time.
Efforts by the city have not prevailed in slowing traffic, particularly
between Pollard and Allendale. Given the area is also a
thoroughfare for schools in the area, managing slower speeds is
a benefit to the residents, as well as to those traveling to/from
school.
Suggestions to address
the traffic safety
concern:
More aggressive measures should be pursued to get this under
control. For a short period of time the timing of the light at
Allendale and Quito was adjusted to turn red more often, but that
was adjusted to having the light change to green as cars
approached. Now everyone is used to that timing and fly through
in anticipation of the change of light. The city should look at
narrowing the road b/w Allendale and Westmont, and put speed
bumps in at intervals between Pollard and up to the 85 overpass.
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#565 Farwell Ave
Date Received: June 29, 2023
Requesting Resident: Marilyn Danny
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Farwell Ave
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Speed has greatly increased in the last year! Farwell is a popular street for
runners, walkers, bikers, skaters, etc. It's also a major cut-through from
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to Fruitvale Avenue... Definitely worse when school
is in session!
John Cherbone suggested we fill out this form to begin a study of our
situation, although it should have been done before the end of the school
year!
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Radar speed feedback sign in place... & probably time to consider something
like speed bumps? Other ideas?
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TSC Action: 9/14/23:
MOUNT/ENG MOVED TO ADD STREET TO RADAR FEEDBACK TRAILER
ROTATION AND CAPTURE NEW SPEED DATA WITH THE TRAILERS IN PLACE. IF
THE 85TH PERCENTILE SPEED IS REDUCED BY MORE THAN 3 MPH, INSTALL
PERMANENT RADAR FEEDBACK SIGNS WITHOUT FURTHER DIRECTION FROM
TSC. OTHERWISE, BRING BACK TO TSC FOR REVIEW. MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-
1) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: CHU.
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To:Britt Avrit; Crystal Bothelio; Emma Burkhalter
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form
Date:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:58:47 PM
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Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form
Your Name Hari Pillai
Phone Number
Email Address
Is this comment about
an existing item under
review by the Traffic
Safety Commission?
Yes
Traffic Matrix Number
(if known)
565
Street Name(s)Farwell Avenue
Comments I'm not in support of speed bumps for a number of reasons
including that
a) the 2020 traffic study indicated leaving the 25mph limit in
place
b) speed bumps are a problem for older cars with lower
clearance that do not have lifters
c) we should try intermediate measures first like enforcement and
speed readers (like Saratoga-Los Gatos near downtown).
I have not seen any Sheriff speed enforcement action on Farwell
in many years and I would like to see this corrected before we
spoil the rural nature of the area with more signs and visual
pollution.
Lets address enforcement.
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#568 Parker Ranch Rd
Date Received: July 24, 2023
Requesting Resident: Javed Khan
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Parker Rach Rd.
Description of traffic safety
concern:
I represent Parker Ranch HOA as a Board member.
People who live on Parker Ranch Rd. and Arroya Ct. have observed that some
residents engage in speeding frequently raising safety issues for other
residents in the neighborhood.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Parker Ranch HOA board requests the City to place "speed bumps" on Parker
Ranch Rd. and Arroyo Ct. to slow down speeding vehicles.
City is requested to take steps to monitor the level of speeding that some
residents engage in.
We would be happy to discuss it at the next meeting of the Saratoga Traffic
Commission.
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#569 Star Ridge Ct
Date Received: July 24, 2023
Requesting Resident: Javed Khan
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Star Ridge Ct
Description of traffic safety
concern:
I represent Parker Ranch HOA as a Board member.
People who live on Parker Ranch Rd. and Star Ridge Ct Arroya Ct. have
observed that some residents engage in speeding frequently raising safety
issues for other residents in the neighborhood.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Parker Ranch HOA board requests the City to place "speed bumps" on Parker
Ranch Rd. and Arroyo Ct.Star Ridge Ct to slow down speeding vehicles.
City is requested to take steps to monitor the level of speeding that some
residents engage in.
We would be happy to discuss it at the next meeting of the Saratoga Traffic
Commission.
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To:Britt Avrit; Crystal Bothelio; Emma Burkhalter
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form
Date:Sunday, October 29, 2023 3:38:05 PM
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Traffic Safety Commission Comments Form
Your Name Gloria Janac
Phone Number
Email Address
Is this comment about
an existing item under
review by the Traffic
Safety Commission?
Yes
Traffic Matrix Number
(if known)
Field not completed.
Street Name(s)Star Ridge Court
Comments We live on Star Ridge Ct., Saratoga, and I am against speed
bumps. I think the issue resolves not so much on speed issues
but the fact that the sidewalk cannot accommodate large crowds
that sometimes walk on the road. I can't tell you how many times
I have come around a blind corner and we have pedestrians just
walking on the road; They don't even bother trying to look out for
the cars; They act like the cars should be looking only out for
them. Since the pandemic started, the crowds walking in the
neighborhood has increased significantly and they walk
everywhere without any regards for cars. No, I don't walk any
speed bumps but maybe more signage requesting that
pedestrians be more careful walking around the neighborhood or
better yet, maybe walk in a neighborhood that does not have so
many blind curves. Again, I am against these speed bumps.
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#570 Elva Ave
Date Received: August 14, 2023
Requesting Resident: Katherine Tsai
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Elva Avenue
Description of traffic safety
concern:
This is a narrow street with plenty of pedestrians, including bicyclists, pet
owners, and small children. We see drivers constantly speeding down Elva
above the speed limit, and often looking down on their phones at the same
time.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
I'm not sure, but it's upsetting.
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#571 Marion Rd
Date Received: August 15, 2023
Requesting Resident: Hoang Ma
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Sunnyvale-Saratoga and Marion Road
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Please help avoid a future fatality/accidental injury at this corner.
At this specific location I recently witnessed a mailman in his mail van nearly
hitting a pedestrian (neighbor’s gardener going home by bus) as he was
turning the corner into Marion Rd. Sunnyvale Saratoga the cars are going at
40-50 mph and this area of turning into Marion is a blind spot. It’s especially
bad because of the high speed turn into a small road. That corner is occupied
with the residential bushy hedges and weedy outgrowth without any sidewalk
demarcation are forced into the traffic path. The mailman came into inches of
hitting the gardener who was already staying very close to the curb. Both
parties were extremely surprised of this nearly fatal situation. Both parties
were careful and had followed the normal precautions in full daylight (3-4
pm)but it is not enough to ensure their safety.
Pedestrians (many high schoolers) walk this dangerous corner to
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get to school. Unless the drivers and pedestrians are very well aware of this
tight turn corner potential hazard, I truly feel it’s an accident waiting to
happen.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Have sidewalks, or poles/cones to protect pedestrian walking at that
particular turn and to warn drivers of sharp speed drop into a narrow road.
Have a mirror for pedestrians and drivers to see around the corner. Have the
neighbor clear this area of overgrown weed that makes the foot traffic safer.
Have neighbor trim the hedges lower and narrower so there’s more room for
pedestrians to walk
From:Hoang
To:Emma Burkhalter
Subject:Re: Online Form Submittal: Traffic Safety Concern Form
Date:Friday, September 8, 2023 7:50:06 AM
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Thank you Emma for your reply I look forward to hearing back on the date to present this concerning matter and hope that some resolution could prevent future accident With the amount of
residents/residential homes enclosed in this neighborhood strip, the narrow entrance is a mismatch for the amount of traffic that passes through This sets it apart from the other neighborhood
design I have seen throughout Saratoga city I have included more photos of this narrow blind spot
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Please help avoid a future fatality/accidental injury at this corner.
At this specific location I recently witnessed a mailman in his mail
van nearly hitting a pedestrian (neighbor’s gardener going home
by bus) as he was turning the corner into Marion Rd. Sunnyvale
Saratoga the cars are going at 40-50 mph and this area of
turning into Marion is a blind spot. It’s especially bad because of
the high speed turn into a small road. That corner is occupied
with the residential bushy hedges and weedy outgrowth without
any sidewalk demarcation are forced into the traffic path. The
mailman came into inches of hitting the gardener who was
already staying very close to the curb. Both parties were
extremely surprised of this nearly fatal situation. Both parties
were careful and had followed the normal precautions in full
daylight (3-4 pm)but it is not enough to ensure their safety.
Pedestrians (many high schoolers) walk this dangerous corner to
get to school. Unless the drivers and pedestrians are very well
aware of this tight turn corner potential hazard, I truly feel it’s an
accident waiting to happen.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Have sidewalks, or poles/cones to protect pedestrian walking at
that particular turn and to warn drivers of sharp speed drop into a
narrow road. Have a mirror for pedestrians and drivers to see
around the corner. Have the neighbor clear this area of
overgrown weed that makes the foot traffic safer. Have neighbor
trim the hedges lower and narrower so there’s more room for
pedestrians to walk
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#572 McCoy Ave
Date Received: August 16, 2023
Requesting Resident: Vassilios and/or Connie Chrysoglou
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
McCoy and Berwick
Description of traffic safety
concern:
No speed bump with all other speed bumps too far apart which enables cars
to speed down McCoy Ave. Blind spot on McCoy and Berwick due to the
allowance of a house that is being built almost up to the street on McCoy Ave
and huge trucks being parked there causing a huge blind spot.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Add a few more speed bumps or make it a four way stop on that section.
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#574 Lomita Ave and Vickery Ave
Date Received: September 4, 2023
Requesting Resident: John Dickson
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Junction of Lomita Avenue and Vickery Avenue
Description of traffic safety
concern:
This T-junction is extremely dangerous. Vehicles approaching the junction
from the Oak Street end along Lomita invariably completely cut the corner to
turn into Vickery. Vehicles coming up Vickery to turn left or right onto Lomita
cut the corner if turning left invariably without hesitation and if turning right
also swing around the corner without hesitation. Given the amount of traffic
passing through this junction particularly for school drop off and pick up we
have a high probability of a serious head on collision.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
The traffic needs to be slowed through the junction. A stop sign on all three
entrances to the junction would significantly ameliorate the danger.