DATE:
August 17, 2022 and August 31, 2022
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (08/17/2022 - ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS; 08/31/2022 - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE) (DISTRICTS: 2 & 5)
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OVERVIEW
The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) is part of the Department of Public Works (DPW) traffic engineering program. TAC was established by the Board of Supervisors (Board) in the 1960s to provide traffic regulations and recommendations within the unincorporated areas of the county. To be effective, TAC proposes policies that will enhance safety, reduce congestion and be legally enforceable so that the majority of motorists will comply. The TAC meets every six weeks to review proposed additions, deletions, or changes to regulatory traffic control devices such as speed limits, stop signs, traffic signals, and parking regulations on County of San Diego (County) maintained roads. Upon receipt of a request or recommendation for a traffic regulation in unincorporated areas of the county, the TAC reviews and investigates the requested item, including engineering and traffic condition studies. TAC recommendations are provided to the Board for consideration.
The TAC recommends the Board act on two items from the March 11, 2022, TAC meeting agenda:
Items from the 03/11/2022 TAC Meeting
District
Item
Location
Action|1010|2-A
Euclid Avenue,
Granite Hills
Recertify the 40 MPH speed limit|1010|5-A*
Nordahl Road,
San Marcos/Escondido
Reduce the 35 MPH speed limit
to 30 MPH and certify
* Indicates second reading of ordinance is required.
Approval of Item 2-A on Euclid Avenue in Granite Hills and Item 5-A on Nordahl Road in San Marcos/Escondido would support speed enforcement which increases roadway safety and retains an efficient use of roads for the movement of people and goods. Properly posted speed limits provide feedback to drivers to improve traffic safety, reduce the number and severity of collisions, and allow for fair enforcement.
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