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Patricia
Street Neighborhood Traffic Management
Last
Edited:
07/29/2008
Meeting Notifications
No meetings
scheduled at this time.
Status
Construction
Completed in August of 2004.
Project
Summary
In April of 2002, several residents in the
Patricia neighborhood contacted the San
Luis Obispo Public Works Department voicing their concerns for traffic
speeds, stop sign violations, and sight distance limitations on Patricia
Street between Foothill Boulevard and Highland Drive. Public Works staff
surveyed collision history and speeds along this corridor in May 2002,
confirming that the predominant speed traveled on Patricia Street was
moderately in excess of the 30mph posted speed limit.
In October 2002, ballots were mailed to residents
of the Patricia neighborhood asking if they supported the preparation of
an “Action Plan” to address the speeding and sight distance limitations.
Over 25% of the households indicated that they supported the planning
effort, meeting the minimum 25% support required to initiate the
planning process.
An Action Team was formed with neighborhood
residents and Public Works staff to develop a cost effective solution to
resolve the issues identified by the residents. At the first Action Team
meeting on April 19, 2003, approximately 17 households attended with 10
expressing interest in being members of the Action Team. Meetings were
posted in The Tribune Newspaper and notices were mailed via US mail for
both meetings. 
At the second meeting on June 11th,
2003 the Action Team established goals, considering several alternatives
for slowing traffic, improving pedestrian crossing at Craig Way, and
increasing site distance at Patricia Street and Craig Way intersection.
The preferred solution was the installation of a centerline stripe on
Patricia Street from Foothill Boulevard to Highland Drive and the
installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Patricia Street
and Craig Way.
Meeting Summaries
April 19th,
2003: Initial NTM Meeting
The initial NTM meeting was held at 221 Daily St. with approximately
17 attending households. At this meeting the Action Team was formed
and the concerns of the residents were taken by staff.
- Excessive Speeding
- Limited sight distance at driveways and Craig Way
- School & playground proximity
- Impacts from O'Conner Way closure
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
June 11th, 2003: Action Team Meeting
The second NTM meeting was held at 221 Daily St. with staff and the
Action Team, comprised of 5 households. At this meeting the Action Team
and staff discussed possible solutions to the neighborhood's concerns.
- Center line stripe on Patricia from Highland to Foothill
- All-way stop controls at Patricia & Craig (Stop
Signs)
- Flashing warning beacons
- Lower speed limit designation
November 20th, 2003: City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting was held at City Hall 990 Palm Street. The
Council voted to approve the Action Plan. |
