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Adopt a Resolution Repealing Traffic Resolution No. 2025-190, and Reenacting the Complete, Current Version of the Traffic Resolution Hereby Approving a Multi-Way Stop Control on Crescent Avenue at Oak Street and Setting of 50 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Limit on West Lane from Harney Lane to South City Limit (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
January 27, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Interim Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Repealing Traffic Resolution No. 2025-190, and Reenacting the Complete, Current Version of the Traffic Resolution Hereby Approving a Multi-Way Stop Control on Crescent Avenue at Oak Street and Setting of 50 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Limit on West Lane from Harney Lane to South City Limit.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Multi-Way Stop Control on Crescent Avenue at Oak Street
The City Council and the Public Work Department received a petition of approximately 100 residents requesting a multi-way stop on Crescent Avenue at Oak Street for heavy traffic, speeding and safety concern, see Exhibit A. Staff conducted an evaluation at this intersection based on California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) criteria. The installation of a multi-way stop sign was not recommended because it did not meet the traffic volume together with the correctable collision criteria, nor were there any non-correctable sight distance obstructions.
At the December 16, 2025 Council Special Meeting, Public Works provided a presentation on the traffic request process including the Crescent Avenue and Oak Street multi-way stop evaluation findings. City Council directed staff to place this item on a regular council meeting to authorize the multi-way stop.
Setting of 50 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Limit on West Lane from Harney Lane to South City Limit
The City follows the State of California requirements such as California Vehicle Code and CA-MUTCD when establishing posted speed limits on city streets. The Engineering and Traffic Survey (ETS) includes three primary factors when establishing posted speed limits on a roadway segment. Those factors are prevailing speeds, collision data, and unexpected conditions. Prevailing speed is defined as the “85th percentile speed” or the speed in which 85 percent of the traffic is moving and is determined by conducting a speed survey of at least 100 vehicles traveling with free-flowing speed in an unimpeded roadway condition. Collision data evaluations are based on the most recent two-year period. The unexpected condition factor considers the roadway, traffic and roadside conditions that are not readily apparent to the driver. Other characteristics, such as residential density (number of houses fronting the street), pedestrian and bicycle safety, and roadway design speed are also considered as appropriate. ETS’s for streets with posted speed limits are typically re-evaluated on a 7-year cycle.
In 2025, staff conducted ETS’s on the following six streets: Century Boulevard, Eilers Lane, Ham Lane, Harney Lane, Hutchins Street, and West Lane. No changes are recommended for the segments of Century Boulevard, Eilers Lane, Ham Lane, Harney Lane, and Hutchins Street.
Recently, it was brought to staff’s attention that West Lane between Harney Lane and 1,000 feet south of Harney was previously annexed into the City (Exhibit B). West Lane, within the San Joaquin County limit, currently has the posted speed limit of 55 Miles-Per-Hour (MPH) and there is an existing 55 MPH speed limit sign on southbound West Lane located immediately south of Harney Lane. In addition, the current and recommended posted speed limit on Hutchins Street immediately abutted to this West Lane segment is 45 MPH.
Based on the State-mandated requirements and the ETS findings, staff is recommending setting the speed limit on West Lane (Harney Lane to the southern City limits) to 50 MPH. The Police Department concurs with Public Works’ recommendation. As shown in the ETS’s (Exhibit C), the recommended posted speed limit is based on the prevailing speeds (85th percentile speeds) and the collision rate lower than the Citywide average rate. The updated ETS is on file in the Public Works Department.
STRATEGIC VISION:
5. Infrastructure: Develop and maintain a robust infrastructure to support a World class city.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Minimal Fiscal Impacts. This project will not impact General Fund.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Street Maintenance - Special Department Materials (30156002): $2,000 signage and posts installation cost