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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
May 14, 2026
6:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
AMENDED AGENDA
05/12/2026 SHERIFF’S REPORT LINKED, AFTER ACTION REPORT ADDED TO ITEM 2 AND
LINKED, COLLISION MAP PRESENTATION ADDED TO ITEM 2, NOT LINKED.
05/14/2026 COLLISSION MAP PRESENTATION LINK ADDED.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly post on May 7, 2026.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the committee on matters not on the Agenda. The law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the
Commission may instruct staff accordingly.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the minutes for the March 12, 2026, Traffic Safety Commission
Regular Meeting.
2. Sheriff’s Report to the Commission
February and March 2026 Citation Summary and Collision Statistics
Matrix Item Data
After Action Report – Big Basin Way at 3rd St
Collision Map Presentation (Stephen Li)
Recommended Action:
No action required.
3. TSC Matrix 606 – Baylor Ave at Quito Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the conceptual plan and make a recommendation.
4. TSC Matrix 629 – Scotland Dr between Saratoga Ave and Glen Brae Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
5. TSC Matrix 637 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Joe’s Trail
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
6. TSC Matrix 638 – Saratoga Creek Dr and Kosich Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
7. TSC Matrix 639 – Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
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Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
8. TSC Matrix 640 – Fruitvale Ave at Montauk Dr
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
9. TSC Matrix 641 – Park Pl
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
10. TSC Matrix 642 – Glen Brae Dr at Cox Ave
Comments
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
11. Announcements
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET,
COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing
agenda for the meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission was posted and available for public
review on May 7, 2026, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, and on
the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 7th day of May 2026 at Saratoga, California.
Emma Burkhalter, Associate Engineer
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials
distributed to the Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials
distributed to the Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City
website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if
you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at
bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or call 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. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]
City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 12, 2026
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
March 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER - 6:31 PM
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Stephen Li (Chair), Jason Mount (Vice Chair), Dory Albert, Alec Gulesserian,
George Mednick
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Ashley Weiss, Dawn Malla, Emma Burkhalter, John Cherbone
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly post on March 5, 2026.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the committee on matters not on the Agenda. The law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the
Commission may instruct staff accordingly.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Traffic Safety Commission Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the minutes for the January 8, 2026, Traffic Safety Commission
Regular Meeting.
MOUNT/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 8, 2026 MINUTES. MOTION
PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK,
MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. Sheriff’s Report to the Commission
December 2025 and January 2026 Citation Summary and Collision Statistics
Matrix Item Data
Recommended Action:
No action required.
3. TSC Matrix 610 – Scully Ave at Viewridge Dr
City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 12, 2026
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Noticing
Comment 02-19-2026
Comment 03-12-2026
Recommended Action:
Hear public comment and make a recommendation.
MOUNT MOVED TO POSTPONE STOP SIGN REMOVAL UNTIL TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
HAS HAD CHANCE TO REVIEW TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES THAT WOULD GO IN PLACE
OF THE STOP SIGN.
MOTION WITHDRAWN.
MEDNICK/MOUNT MOVED TO MAINTAIN THE STOP SIGNS ON SCULLY AVE (NOT REMOVE
THEM) AND BRING BACK A TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FOR SCULLY AVE. MOTION PASSED (5-
0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
4. TSC Matrix 631 – Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Pierce Rd
BKF Conceptual Plan Proposal 2026.03.04
HMH Conceptual Plan Proposal 2026.03.05 1 of 2
HMH Conceptual Plan Proposal 2026.03.05 2 of 2
Comment 03-12-2026
Recommended Action:
Review the conceptual plan proposals and make a recommendation.
MOUNT/MEDNICK MOVED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH 30% DESIGN. MOTION PASSED (5-0-
0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
5. TSC Matrix 632 – Montalvo Rd
Comment
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ALBERT/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO DO NOTHING. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
6. TSC Matrix 633 – Quito Rd
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ALBERT MOVED TO LOOK INTO POSSIBLE ROUNDABOUTS AT MCCOY/QUITO AND
POTENTIAL MEDIANS AT THE SAME LOCATION.
City Council Traffic Safety Commission Minutes March 12, 2026
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MOUNT MADE A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO ALSO LOOK INTO POSSIBLE ROUNDABOUTS
AT THE QUITO/COX INTERSECTION.
ALBERT ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
MOUNT SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI,
MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
MEDNICK/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO BRING THE PLAN FOR TM 606 BAYLOR/QUITO BACK
TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
7. TSC Matrix 634 – Allendale Ave
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
ALBERT/MOUNT MOVED TO INSTALL THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER-RECOMMENDED STRIPING
AND A SOLAR LIGHT ON THE WEST VALLEY SIDE OF THE STREET. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0)
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
8. TSC Matrix 635 – Herriman Ave at Saratoga Vista Ct
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
MEDNICK/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO INSTALL A ROUNDABOUT AT THE SARATOGA VISTA
CT/BEAUMONT INTERSECTION. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
ALBERT/MOUNT MOVED TO STRIPE CALLE TACUBA/CAMINO RICO PER THE TRAFFIC
ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION: CORNER STRIPING ON CALLE TACUBA AND CENTERLINE
STRIPING ON CAMINO RICO. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
9. TSC Matrix 636 – Big Basin Way and 4th St
Comment
MOUNT/MEDNICK MOVED TO ADD FLAGS TO THE 4TH STREET CROSSWALK AND UPGRADE
THE LIGHTING, AND FOR THE SHERIFF TO DO A CROSSWALK STING AT ANY OF THE FOUR
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VILLAGE CROSSWALKS. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI, MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
Recommended Action:
Review the item and make a recommendation.
10. Announcements
ADJOURNMENT – 10:02 PM
Respectfully Submitted by
Emma Burkhalter, Public Works staff for the City of Saratoga
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#606 Baylor Ave at Quito Rd
Date Received: January 17, 2025
Requesting Resident: Daniel Bao
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Quito Rd. x Baylor Ave
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Vehicles stopped at the Baylor Avenue intersection have limited visibility of
oncoming traffic traveling north on Quito Road. This creates a significant
safety hazard, leading to vehicle accidents and endangering pedestrians and
cyclists. The issue is particularly dangerous for drivers attempting to make left
turns onto southbound Quito Road, as visibility to the left is obstructed while
vehicles approach quickly from both directions. The problem stems from the
current layout of the lanes and sidewalks, which forces vehicles to stop far
back and then encroach onto the sidewalk to gain sufficient visibility.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
To improve safety at the Baylor Avenue and Quito Road intersection, the stop
line should be moved forward to enhance visibility for drivers, reducing the
need to encroach on the sidewalk. The sidewalk and lane layout should be
adjusted to accommodate this change while maintaining safe pedestrian
access. Extending and painting the bike lane green would increase visibility
and safety for cyclists. Additionally, reducing the speed limit on Quito Road
and implementing traffic-calming measures would address the frequent issue
of vehicles exceeding 30 mph, improving overall safety for all road users.
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TSC Action: 3/13/24: ENG/ALBERT MOVED TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S
RECOMMENDATION TO ADD AC BERM BULB-OUT ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER, RE-ALIGN CROSSWALK, AND REPLACE EXISTING MEDIAN ISLAND ON
BAYLOR AVENUE. MOTION PASSED (5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
ALBERT, ENG, GULESSERIAN, LI, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE.
3/12/26: MEDNICK/GULESSERIAN MOVED TO BRING THE PLAN FOR TM 606
BAYLOR/QUITO BACK TO THE COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. MOTION PASSED
(5-0-0-0) BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, GULESSERIAN, LI,
MEDNICK, MOUNT. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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#629 Scotland Dr between Saratoga Ave and Glen Brae Dr
Date Received: October 23, 2025
Requesting Resident: Hubert Shih
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
scotland dr between saratoga ave and glen brae dr
Description of traffic safety
concern:
To Whom it May Concern,
I am a longtime Saratoga resident and have lived on Scotland Drive for almost
40 years. Over that time, I’ve observed that vehicle speeds on Scotland have
become increasingly dangerous, especially in the section between Saratoga
Ave and Glen Brae, where cars tend to drive particularly fast.
Many drivers appear inattentive, often speeding well above the posted limit,
using their phones, rushing to work. This combination has created a
hazardous environment for residents, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. Several
accidents have occurred within the past month alone, including a pedestrian
being hit by a car, and a parked car at 19540 Scotland Dr being struck by
traffic at a high speed. It feels like a ticking time bomb. We have been
fortunate that no one has been seriously injured or killed.
I would like to respectfully suggest that the City consider installing traffic-
calming islands or chicanes, perhaps starting with the most affected section
of Scotland between Saratoga and Glen Brae, to help slow vehicle speeds and
enhance safety. I’m unable to attach a photo of what I'm talking about here,
but other residential neighborhoods in the Bay Area have this. The North
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Fair Oaks district of Menlo Park comes to mind. They seem to not only help
make traffic safer, but also add quite a bit of visual appeal to the
neighborhood.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
install traffic-calming islands or chicanes
Date Received: November 22, 2025
Requesting Resident: Sudha Deane
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Scotland x Breamar
Description of traffic safety
concern:
The intersection of Breamar x Scotland is incredibly dangerous and resulted in
the serious injury (hospitalization required)of 2 pedestrians in less than a 2
week span. I live on the corner of the intersection and continually see cars
traveling excessively fast on Scotland, as well as cars taking the turns too fast.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
A stop sign or traffic light is warranted. It would also be beneficial to have
speed bumps added to the length of Scotland drive to slow down the flow of
traffic.
TSC Action: 1/8/26: MEDNICK/MOUNT MOVED TO INSTALL THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER’S
RECOMMENDED STRIPING ON SCOTLAND DRIVE FROM SARATOGA AVENUE
TO GLEN BRAE DRIVE (CENTER- AND EDGELINES WITH 8-FOOT SHOULDERS)
FROM GLEN BRAE DR TO SARATOGA AVE, AND FOR STAFF TO BRING ITEM
BACK WITH A PROPOSAL FOR A PHYSICAL CALMING ELEMENT (TRAFFIC
CIRCLE, BULB-OUTS, ETC.). MOTION PASSED (4-0-0-1) BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE: AYES: ALBERT, MEDNICK, MOUNT, GULESSERIAN. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: LI.
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#637 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd at Joe’s Trail
Date Received: January 21, 2026
Requesting Resident: Priya Shastri
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Please install a self-service walk sign at the Saratoga Los Gatos Rd and the
Joe's trail intersection. I see a lot of pedestrians crossing that area regularly
and a lack of walk sign makes dangerous crossing situations. I have attached a
picture of the area where pedestrians run across Saratoga Los Gatos rd to
continue their hike. Please do the needful.
This is after the Seagull and De Anza signal closer to Joe's trail and the railway
track.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Please install a self-service walk sign at the Saratoga Los Gatos Rd and the
Joe's trail intersection.
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#638 Saratoga Creek Dr and Kosich Dr
Date Received: January 22, 2026
Requesting Resident: MaryAnn Fox
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Saratoga Creek Drive and Kosich Drive
Description of traffic safety
concern:
The back field of Prospect high school is being used by a soccer organization.
This causes the streets of Saratoga Creek Drive and Kosich Drive to essentially
become a parking lot every evening. There are very young children getting in
and out of vehicles with little regard to cars driving by. I am very concerned
that one of these small children is going to be hit by a vehicle.
The parents parking are not abiding by the red fire lane painted curbs and the
streets are becoming a mess. The portable lights that the organization is using
makes for a very dangerous setting, as you literally become blinded by the
lights at certain points driving toward the back field. I would like to request
that the organization tell the families to utilize the Prospect High School
parking lots, as there is adequate parking available in those lots and not use
our streets as their parking lot. It literally is an accident waiting to happen in
this unsafe environment.
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Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Ask the families to utilize the Prospect High School parking lot for a safer
alternative. Assign permit parking only in our neighborhood after 5pm. Open
to other suggestions.
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#639 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
Date Received: January 30, 2026
Requesting Resident: Chiao-Yu Lu
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Big basin way and Saratoga Los Gatos rd
Description of traffic safety
concern:
On 1/29 6pm I was driving to my Club Pilates class which is located in a small
divided lane on Saratoga Los Gatos road, it was a very busy traffic time, a
group of 5 motorcyclist were speeding and honking their way through
ignoring stop signs to make their way through. They look like a group of
young reckless people one of them has neon green motorcycle. It is very dark
near that area and with merging traffic, they were speeding and heading
hiway 9 - I was too scared and had to park aside to calm down.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Pls kindly investigate because I have spoken to one of my Pilates classmate
she is an elderly lady and Saratoga resident. She said she has seen increasing
reckless motorcyclists. She walks to class and I was reminding her to be
careful. I am aware that some aggressive drivers using 9 and 35 for as their F1
race track, but heading to Los Gatos occasionally I see luxury cars like
Lamborghini speeding through. The speed detector on 9 Hasn’t worked for
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years - I’m guessing it was blocked by the trees. Perhaps we can use AI
camera to detect these traffic crimes.
Thanks for your attention.
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#640 Fruitvale Ave at Montauk Dr
Date Received: March 16, 2026
Requesting Resident: Marc Pawliger
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Fruitvale Ave at Montauk Dr
Description of traffic safety
concern:
The intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Montauk Drive is directly adjacent to
Redwood Middle School. It has become a safety hazard during school drop-off
and pick-up hours. Despite the presence of "No Stopping 8 AM - 4 PM M-F"
signs, the stretch of Montauk between Fruitvale and Okanogan Drive is
consistently used for illegal parking and idling.
We are sympathetic to the time pressure parents are under during drop-off
and particularly during pick-up times and understand illegally stopping on
Montauk out of expediency.
However, the current level of non-compliance creates unacceptable risk. We
look to the Commission for help to discourage dangerous behavior and keep
students and neighbors safe.
Key Safety Issues:
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- Illegal parking reduces visibility and limits sight-lines. Vehicles parked
illegally up to the corner of Fruitvale force right-turning drivers from Fruitvale
to Montauk to "swing wide" into oncoming traffic.
- Frequent blind U-turns on Montauk lead to near-collisions with other
vehicles, students, and neighbors.
- Students and residents walking and biking while attempting to cross
Montauk during drop-off and pick-up risk collisions with inattentive or
distracted drivers.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
We seek guidance on measures to increase daylighting and to prevent
stopping and parking, particularly right at or on the corner from Fruitvale Ave
to Montauk Dr. Measures may include:
- Increased enforcement. This seems more a stopgap measure. In the past this
has led to short periods of compliance, followed by a quick return to bad
habits.
- Painting the curb red around the corner from Fruitvale to Montauk.
- Installing physical measures to limit or prevent stopping and parking. These
would need to minimally inconvenience residents and neighborhood drivers
and not create additional hazards by their presence.
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#641 Park Pl
Date Received: March 17, 2026
Requesting Resident: Marianne Swan
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
20399 Park Place
Saratoga, Ca 95070 across from SFChurch parking lot
Description of traffic safety
concern:
Blind corner unsafe for foot traffic from church and church
parking lot
Narrow street with parking spaces
Foothill club functions and event traffic from church and or
parking lot is hazardous
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Remove some or all parking spaces
White line away from curb for pedestrians
Line in middle of street to keep cars in lane
Removable pedestrian crossing sign to be placed across the
FHClub gate and or FHClub front door to parking lot
Speed Limit sign
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#642 Glen Brae Dr at Cox Ave
Date Received: March 23, 2026
Requesting Resident: Ken Fukui
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Glen Brae Dr at Cox Ave
Description of traffic safety
concern:
I have an objection to the revised Glen Brae/Cox intersection design for the
following reasons:
Failure to Meet Commission Direction: The TSC specifically recommended a
minimum 35-foot driving surface. The current revised plan reduces this to
only 24 feet through unnecessary hatching and bulb-outs.
Statistically Insignificant Data: The city’s justification for narrowing the
entrance is based on a sample size of only 75 cars, which showed a negligible
speed reduction of 1 mph (from 36 to 35 mph). This result is within the
margin of error and does not justify a permanent restriction of the roadway.
Safety and Access Concerns: Narrowing the entrance to 24 feet creates a
bottleneck that may force larger vehicles, such as emergency services or
delivery trucks, to swing into oncoming traffic lanes to complete turns.
I request that the city alter this plan to provide the full 35-foot driving surface
originally requested by the Commission before any construction begins.
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Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
None.
Date Received: March 25, 2026
Requesting Resident: Michele Moore
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Cox and Glen Brae
Description of traffic safety
concern:
This new design is terrible and dangerous. The opening to turn into is so small
and narrow, it is nearly causing accidents every day as people go to turn and
then realize it's so narrow and stop or slow right in front of oncoming traffic.
We are not sure who came up with this design but clearly they did not ever
drive this area or even see how it impacts the safety. Please revert it back to a
normal safe intersection.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
revert back, need more space.
Date Received: March 25, 2026
Requesting Resident: Rita Yuen
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Glen Brae/Cox Ave -
Description of traffic safety
concern:
new narrowed concrete extended intersection is too narrow for car to turn
from Cox to Glen Brae particularly on the left turn from COX. Each time when
I made the turn I have to worry not to hit the concrete extension. Also, it is so
narrow that it becomes a bottle neck for 2 cars to pass through at the same
time. So, traffic is being held back uncessary during high traffic hours. At nite,
the widen concrete extensions instead of 'slowing down" traffic, it can
actually cause accidents when in low visiblity conditions. Until there is
permanent change to the design,
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
I recommend to at least put some highly reflector on the concrete block to
guide the pecticularly sharp turn required to not run over the new concrete
blocks..
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Date Received: March 25, 2026
Requesting Resident: Failop Maigret
Street name and cross street(s)
where the traffic safety concern
is occurring:
Glen Brae and Cox
Description of traffic safety
concern:
The opening from Cox to Glen Brae is unreasonably narrow and doesn’t
accommodate for the speed of entry from Cox. Most cars cant and don’t slow
down to 20mph in order to widely turn into the entrance.
Suggestions to address the
traffic safety concern:
Please widen the entry asap. An accident is bound to happen soon.
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5'
INSTALL EDGE STRIPE NEXT
TO LIP OF GUTTER WITH
REFLECTORS 6 FT APART
35'
RECONSTRUCT SOUTHWEST CURB
WITH NEW 15' CURB RADIUS AND
CURB RAMP ACCORDINGLY
R15
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ADJUST EXISTING
DELINEATORS &
EDGE STRIPE
12'12'8'8'
INSTALL HATCHING & EDGE
STRIPE 8' FROM FACE OF CURB
Cox Avenue & Glen Brae Drive
Striping Concept
City of Saratoga
Figure 1
N.T.S.
CONCEPTUAL - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. ADDITIONAL
DETAILED ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN REQUIRED.
GENERAL NOTES:
1.CONCEPTUAL PLANS DO NOT INCLUDE EVALUATION OF
DRAINAGE, FLOW LINES, OR STRUCTURAL PAVEMENT
SECTIONS. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND
CALCULATIONS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
2.CURB RAMPS SHOWN ARE SCHEMATIC. SELECTION OF
RAMP TYPE AND IDENTIFICATION OF SLOPES/GRADES FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH CALTRANS AND PROWAG STANDARDS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION.