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ORDINANCE NO. 3369 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BONITA ROAD BETWEEN WILLOW STREET AND EASTERLY CITY LIMIT FROM 35 MPH TO 40 MPH, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE REGISTER MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO REFLECT THE REVISED SPEED LIMIT (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
Staff completed an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for a segment of Bonita Road in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Based on the results of the E&TS, staff has determined that the speed limit on Bonita Road between Willow Street and Easterly City Limit should be increased from 35 mph to 40 mph.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Safety Commission, at their meeting on February 3, 2016, voted to concur with staff's recommendations to increase speed limit on Bonita Road between Willow Street and Easterly City Limit from 35 mph to 40 mph.
DISCUSSION
Background:
California Vehicle Code (CVC) indicates that the posting of the speed limit be determined by an Engineering and Traffic Survey (see Attachment 2). The roadway characteristics are used to help determine an appropriate speed limit. In addition, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) states that the speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th perce...
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