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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02222024 TS Commission AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (951) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title 11]. AGENDA TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair David Matics FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Bradley Sullivan ROLL CALL: Ackerman, Carter, Matics, Richardson, Sullivan PUBLIC COMMENT A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on items that appear on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 1. Approve Action Minutes of January 25, 2024 Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes of December 7, 2023. Page 1 Traffic Safety Commission Agenda February 22, 2024 Attachments: Action Minutes BUSINESS Members of the public may address the Commission on Business items that appear on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images maybe displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to TrafficSafetyCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No. 2021-54. 2. Receive and File a Presentation for the Quality of Life Master Plan Website Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. Attachments: Agenda Report 3. Discussion Regarding Use of E-bikes in the City Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 10.24.040 of the Municipal Code to define and clarify bicycle usage on City sidewalks. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 12.04.050 of the Municipal Code to clarify bicycle usage in City parks. Attachments: Agenda Report Exhibit A — Draft Ordinance 10.24.040 Exhibit B — Draft Ordinance 12.04.050 Exhibit C — Redhawk HOA Request Letter Exhibit D — Press Release E-bike Safetv in Temecula DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and file) 4. TRIP Report (Traffic Restrictions in Progress) Attachments: TRIP Report 5. California Highway Patrol Report Attachments: California Highway Patrol Report - January 2024 Page 2 Traffic Safety Commission Agenda February 22, 2024 DIRECTOR REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The full agenda packet (including staff reports and any supplemental material available after the original posting of the agenda), distributed to a majority of the Traffic Safety Commission regarding any item on the agenda, will be available for public viewing in the main reception area of the Temecula Civic Center during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The material will also be available on the City's website at TemeculaCA.gov. and available for review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding any item on the agenda, please contact the Public Works Department at (951) 694-6444. Page 3 Item No. 1 ACTION MINUTES TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Chair Robert Carter FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Bradley Sullivan ROLL CALL: Ackerman, Carter, Matics, Richardson, Sullivan CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approve Action Minutes of December 7, 2023 Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the Action Minutes of December 7, 2023. Approved Staff Recommendation (3-0, Ackerman and Sullivan abstained): Motion by Richardson, Second by Matics. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Ackerman and Sullivan abstaining. BUSINESS 2. Nicolas Road at Calle Girasol Temporary Road Closure and Detour Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission recommend the City Council approve the proposed detour route for the temporary closure of Nicolas Road at Calle Girasol and installation of an all -way stop at Nicolas Road/Calle Medusa-Liefer Rd. Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Sullivan, Second by Ackerman. The vote reflected unanimous approval. 3. Wolf Valley Road Traffic Calming Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission approve the installation of Radar Speed Display (VCalm) signs on Wolf Valley Road. Approved Staff Recommendation (5-0): Motion by Sullivan, Second by Matics. The vote reflected unanimous approval. 4. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair Recommendation: That the Traffic Safety Commission elect a Chair and Vice -Chair to preside through the 2024 Calendar Year. Motion to appoint Commissioner David Matics as Chair and Commissioner Bradley Sullivan as Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year (5-0): Motion by Sullivan, Second by Ackerman. The vote reflected unanimous approval. DIVISION REPORTS (Receive and File) 5. California Highway Patrol Report 6. Police Chief s Report DIRECTOR REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT At 6:33 PM, the Traffic Safety Commission meeting was formally adjourned to Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Robert Carter, Chair Patrick A. Thomas, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Item No. 2 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic Safety Commission FROM: Matt Peters, Assistant Director of Community Development DATE: February 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Receive and File a Presentation for the Quality of Life Master Plan Website PREPARED BY: Katie Garcia, Planning Technician RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission receive and file the report. BACKGROUND: The City's Quality of Life Master Plan (QLMP) 2040 is a visionary and living document created to express the aspirations, ideals and strategic priorities of the City and community. In the past ten years, the QLMP has been a very successful tool for City goal setting and project implementation. The initial version of the plan, referred to as QLMP 2030, reflected a 20-year planning period from 2010-2030. That document included specific goals; key accomplishments; key findings; metrics of progress; and strategic priorities. Given the substantial progress made on the QLMP 2030, it was determined an update to the QLMP was needed to set direction for the City over the next twenty years. The QLMP 2040 was adopted in November of 2022 and identified seven Core Values including: 1. A Safe and Prepared Community; 2. Transportation Mobility and Connectivity; 3. Healthy and Livable City; 4. Economic Prosperity 5. A Sustainable and Resilient City 6. Accountable and Responsive City Government; and 7. Equity Each Core Value contributes to our overall quality of life and they guide the measurement of strength of our goals as we implement the Citizen's 20-year priorities. All City Departments maintain performance indicators based on the QLMP Core Values and all Capital Improvement Projects are evaluated in terms of their adherence to the QLMP values. In addition, the Core Values will serve as the organizing principles and a foundation for a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. Part of the QLMP update process included creating a digital and interactive version of the document that would be easily accessible for all users. The website includes a dashboard that displays the indicators used to measure the City's progress in reaching the goals and aspirations outlined in the document. There is a designated page for each Core Value containing the community survey results, the accomplishments, objectives, and goals of that specific Core Value as well as displaying current City data. In addition, you will find a designated webpage for the Citizen's 20-year Priority Timeline that is broken up in 5 — 10-year periods. The timeline includes city development, private development and public -private development or multi -public agency development. This allows the community to see what we have done, what we are doing, and where we are going. A link to the QLMP website can be found here: TemeculaCA.gov/QLMP FISCAL IMPACT: None. ATTACHMENTS: None. 2 Item No. 3 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Traffic Safety Commission FROM: Patrick Thomas, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: February 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding Use of E-bikes in the City PREPARED BY: Nick Minicilli, Senior Traffic Engineer Erick Escobedo, Associate Engineer II RECOMMENDATION: That the Traffic Safety Commission: 1. Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 10.24.040 of the Municipal Code to define and clarify bicycle usage on City sidewalks. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 12.04.050 of the Municipal Code to clarify bicycle usage in City parks. BACKGROUND: Electric bicycles, more commonly referred to as E-bikes, are increasingly becoming a more popular mode of transportation as an E-bike boosts a cyclist's ability with the help of an electric motor. There are many different shapes, sizes and types with speeds ranging from 20 to 28 miles per hour (MPH). At the October 26, 2023, Traffic Safety Commission meeting, staff presented on electric bicycles (E-bikes) safety to garner feedback from the Commission since local jurisdictions will be responsible for implementing and enforcing policies. The Commission directed staff to research ideas centered around E-Bike education and enforcement in addition to reviewing and revising City ordinances to address E-Bikes. The City of Temecula, along with the Temecula Valley Unified School District and City Sheriff Department, has already begun to take steps to address the E-bike safety concerns. Below is a list of education and enforcement measures the City and its' partners have already implemented regarding E-bikes: • TVUSD informational letter to parents regarding E-Bike safety and regulations. • "Caught with your Helmet On" bicycle helmet safety program which provides positive reinforcement to students wearing helmets. • School assemblies from Sheriff and Bike Temecula Valley to promote Rules of the Road bicycle safety strategies. • Sheriff and TVUSD implementing a plan that requires school students attend free instructional classes given by the Sheriff's Department. This program educates students about the rules of the road, E-bike laws, helmet safety, interaction with vehicles and pedestrians, and more. • Future social media outreach on City social media platforms educating citizens on E-bikes. • Examining and recommending ordinance changes to address E-bikes on City sidewalks and parks. Staff have also initiated and coordinated meetings with the City of Carlsbad and City of Encinitas to learn more about their approaches to E-bike safety since they have been at the forefront of addressing E-bike issues. Staff have learned a great deal on strategies regarding the education, enforcement, and regulation of E-bikes. Below are some ideas for Temecula to consider as it navigates its way through the E-bike safety program implementation: • Provide E-bike informational section on City website. • Print and provide local signs reminding the public of E-bike safety for installation on residence front lawns. • Installation of portable changeable message signs throughout the City at strategic locations for extended periods of time. • Provide E-bike safety videos. • Provide one -page E-bike information overview literature. As mentioned above, the Commission requested staff to review City ordinances regarding regular bicycles and electric bicycles on sidewalks and within City parks. Based on this direction, staff reviewed the subject ordinances, and have provided recommendations for ordinance revisions to address E-bike concerns. The current 10.24.040 ordinance reads as follows: 10.24.040. Bicycles on sidewalks- When allowed. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.24.030, bicycles may be ridden on sidewalks except as follows: 1. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within any business district; upon the sidewalks of bridges; in pedestrian underpasses; on pedestrian overpasses; or upon sidewalks adjacent to any school building. 2. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in an area where riding a bicycle or unicycle is prohibited by ordinance of the city council and appropriate signage is posted advising of the prohibition. B. Any person riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk shall ride in the direction of travel in a safe manner with due care and caution, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, and when overtaking and passing a pedestrian, shall give an audible signal and shall pass to the left of the pedestrian only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Any person riding a bicycle, upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk, shall yield to all traffic. C. As used in this section the following words are defined as follows: 1. Bicycle means a device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels, including, but not limited to, a bicycle, electric bicycle, unicycle, skateboard, roller skates, or other wheeled toys. 2. "Sidewalk" means that portion of city right-of-way designated or used for pedestrian travel, including, but not limited to, sidewalks and portions of sidewalks. (Ord. 91-16 & 2 (12.08.455); Ord. 20-07 & 1) The ordinance is proposed to be revised as noted in Exhibit A. Note that this revised ordinance is a draft that is subject to change at City Attorney's discretion prior to being adopted. The current 12.04.050 ordinance reads as follows: 12.04.050. Operation of Vehicles A. Roads for Public Use. The provisions of the California Vehicle Code are applicable in the city parks upon any way or place of whatever nature which is publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. All violations of the Vehicle Code shall be enforced and prosecuted in accordance with the provisions thereof. B. Surfaces Other than Roads for Public Use- Sidewalks. No person shall drive or otherwise operate a vehicle in a park upon surfaces other than those maintained and open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel, except upon temporary parking areas as may be designated from time to time by the commission, and further excepting vehicles in the service of the city, animal control vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and motorized wheelchairs. No person shall ride or operate a skateboard in any designated city park unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under this chapter. (Ord. 93-19 & 6) The ordinance is proposed to be revised as noted in Exhibit B. Note that this revised ordinance is a draft that is subject to change at City Attorney's discretion prior to being adopted. Staff recommends revising Chapter 10.24.040 of the Temecula Municipal Code to define and clarify bicycle usage on City sidewalks. Staff also recommend revising Chapter 12.04.050 of the Temecula Municipal Code to clarify bicycle usage in City parks. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A — Draft Ordinance 10.24.040 Exhibit B — Draft Ordinance 12.04.050 Exhibit C — Redhawk HOA Request Letter Exhibit D — Press Release E-bike Safety in Temecula EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED REVISED ORDINANCE (DRAFT) Chapter 10.24 Driving Rules 10.24.040 Bicycles on Sidewalks and Trails A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.24.030, bicycles, Class 1 E-bikes, and Class 2 E-bikes may be ridden on sidewalks except as follows: 1. No person shall ride a bicycle, Class 1 E-bike, or Class 2 E-bike upon a sidewalk within any business district; upon the sidewalks of bridges; in pedestrian underpasses; on pedestrian overpasses; or upon sidewalks adjacent to any school building. 2. No person shall ride a bicycle, Class 1 E-bike, or Class 2 E-bike upon a sidewalk in an area where riding a bicycle or unicycle is prohibited by ordinance of the city council and appropriate signage is posted advising of the prohibition. B. Any person riding a bicycle, Class 1 E-bike, or Class 2 E-bike upon a sidewalk shall ride in the direction of travel in a safe manner with due care and caution, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, and when overtaking and passing a pedestrian, shall give an audible signal and shall pass to the left of the pedestrian only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Any person riding a bicycle, Class 1 E-bike, or Class 2 E-bike, upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk, shall yield to all traffic. C. Class 3-bikes are prohibited from being ridden on all sidewalks and trails. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.24.030, bicycles, Class 1 E-bike, and Class 2 E-bike may be ridden on trails within the City. E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.24.030 and Section 12.04.050, only bicycles may be allowed to be ridden within City parks. F. As used in this section the following words are defined as follows: 1. Bicycle means a device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels, including, but not limited to, a bicycle, electric bicycle, unicycle, skateboard, roller skates, or other wheeled toys. 2. An electric bicycle (E-bike) is a bicycle equipped with an electric motor of less than 750 watts. There are three classes of E-bikes: i. Class 1: A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. ii. Class 2: A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance via throttle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. iii. Class 3: A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer. Any E-bike with a motor rated higher than 750 watts is considered a motor vehicle and subject to California Vehicle Code rules and regulations and should only be ridden where cars and other motor vehicles are permitted. "Sidewalk" means that portion of city right-of-way designated or used for pedestrian travel, including, but not limited to, sidewalks and portions of sidewalks. (Ord. 91-16 & 2 (12.08.455); Ord. 20-07 & 1) EXHIBIT B: PROPOSED REVISED ORDINANCE (DRAFT) Chapter 12.04 Park and Recreation Area Use Regulations 12.04.050 Operation of Vehicles A. Roads for Public Use. The provisions of the California Vehicle Code are applicable in the city parks upon any way or place of whatever nature which is publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. All violations of the Vehicle Code shall be enforced and prosecuted in accordance with the provisions thereof. B. Surfaces Other than Roads for Public Use- No person shall drive or otherwise operate a vehicle in a park upon surfaces other than those maintained and open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel, except upon temporary parking areas as may be designated from time to time by the commission, and further excepting vehicles in the service of the city, animal control vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and motorized wheelchairs. C. Skateboards. No person shall ride or operate a skateboard in any designated city park unless that person is wearing a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. Any person failing to do so will be subject to citation under this chapter. D. Bicycles. Bicycles are allowed within City parks provided they have no pedal assist or throttle assist features. E. Electric Bicycles (E-bikes). No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle within city parks. (Ord. 93-19 & 6) cc: Aaron Adams REDHAWKCOMMUNITYASSOCIATION cc: Kevin Hawkins Counci(lteceivei( 43529 Ridge Park Drive ec: Lucke Wotgg" Temecula, CA 92590 cc: Betsy Lowrey (951) 699-2918 Email: Rdhawk@avalonweb.com January 31, 2024 City Council C/O City of Temecula 41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 Subject: E-Bike & Electric Scooter Safety Dear City Council Members, I am writing to you as the President of the Redhawk Community Association, representing 3256 homes within the City of Temecula. After carefully reviewing the enclosed letter from the Morgan Hill HOA regarding e-bike and electric scooter safety, our Redhawk Board of Directors has expressed support for Morgan Hills' requests. We have observed similar issues within our community and believe that the development of education, legislation, and enforcement procedures will significantly contribute to enhancing the safety of e-bike and electric scooter riders, and most importantly pedestrians navigating the sidewalks and streets. There have been several reports of reckless rider behavior endangering pedestrians. For any inquiries regarding this letter of support, please feel free to contact our managing agent, John Ellett of Avalon Management, at 951-699-2918 or john@avalonweb.com. We appreciate your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Don Snyder President Redhawk Community Association cc: Temecula Police Chief, Captain Chris Durham Temecula Valley Unified School District Board Riverside County Supervisor, Chuck Washington South Temecula HOAs Enclosure lkffil 0 1 CO?9�����J"`7 November 22, 2023 Temecula Area HOA's The Avalon Management Group 43529 Ridge Park Dr Temecula, CA 92590 Subject: E-Bike and Electric Scooter Safety On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Morgan Hill Homeowners Association, we respectfully request the City of Temecula, the Temecula Valley Unified School District, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office and the Beard of Supervisors of the County of Riverside address the Issues of a -bike and electric scooter safety. We understand that the popularity of these items has far exceeded the ability of our Legislature and local governmentRaw enforcement to create and pass new laws, defining what is legal. It has become apparent that an enormous number of young people (students) are the ones who urgently need instruction. We are suggesting a combined effort including schools, law enforcement, County and community services require e-bike/electric scooter safety instruction. The curriculum could/should include rules of the road, a -bike laws, helmet safety, interaction with vehicles and pedestrians as well as suggestions for parents. Attendees should be accompanied by an adult and, upon completion of the course, will be Issued a permit which will allow those students to ride/store their e- blkes or electric scooters on campus during the school day. We have all seen the safety issues involving these items. Please consider this request as an effort to prevent future injuries or worse, a tragic loss of life. Sincerely, For the Morgan Hill Board of Directors, 6L; 9��tj Valerie Gullicksen, CMCA®, AMS® Community Association General Manager Morgan Hill Homeowners Association Cc: Temecula City Council Temecula Police Department Temecula Valley School Board Supervisor Chuck Washington Area HOA's (Morgan Hill Homeowner Association l 44994 Frogs Leap St., Temecula, CA 92592 1 (951)587-9352i a NEWS RELEASE Media Contact(s): James "Stew" Stewart, Mayor James. Stewart(a)TemeculaCA.gov The Heart of Southern California Betsy Lowrey, Assistant to the City Manager Wine Country Betsy. Lowrey(djemecu laCA.gov FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE January 26, 2024 RE: City of Temecula to Focus on Safety Measures for E-Bikes and E-Motorcycles TEMECULA, CA — Temecula Mayor James Stewart announced plans for the City to re-examine local regulations and create more awareness about a -bike safety throughout 2024 as the popularity of e-bikes continues to grow. Mayor Stewart states, "E-bikes are emerging as both an efficient mode of transportation and a fun outdoor recreational opportunity that the City whole-heartedly supports, but we need to ensure riders are following the law for their own protection as well as those who travel along the same roads and trails." Of particular concern are young riders who lack experience navigating through traffic and are more inclined to engage in reckless biking behaviors such as ignoring stop signs/traffic signals, riding at excessive speeds in pedestrian areas, crisscrossing roads in front of oncoming traffic and performing stunts in City parks and streets oblivious to the dangers they are posing to themselves and others. Mayor Stewart highlighted the importance of examining existing laws and exploring additional regulations to keep riders safe, "We'll take a comprehensive approach that includes education and enforcement to ensure the safety of everyone sharing the City's roadways and trail system." The City's Sheriff's Department and Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) are partnering to raise awareness among the youth who are riding a -bikes to and from schools. Temecula Captain Chris Durham states, "Our goal is to avoid imminent tragedies by engaging with students, and also their parents who are likely unaware that their adolescent child or teenager is riding with little regard for safety; oftentimes illegally and without helmets." Anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet on any type of bicycle or e-bike, and Class 3 e-bikes and e-motorcycles require helmets regardless of age. Temecula's 'Caught with your Helmet On' campaign has positively reinforced bike safety wherein deputies, school resource officers and other first responders provide gift cards to students they 'catch' riding with their helmet on. Additionally, Bike Temecula Valley, a local nonprofit organization, TVUSD and Sheriff personnel are promoting bicycle safety strategies and introducing Rules of the Road at school assemblies citywide. The City's Sheriff Department and TVUSD are also implementing a plan that requires students attend mandatory free instructional classes given by the Sheriffs Department to be permitted to ride their a -bike or motorized scooter to or from school and park on campus beginning with the next school year. This program will educate students about the rules of the road, a -bike laws, helmet safety, interaction with vehicles and pedestrians, and more. All cyclists (e-bike riders included) are subject to the same rules of the road as motorists. Cyclists who do not follow the laws are subject to ticketing and fines as defined by the California Vehicle Code or local Municipal Code. "If positive engagement, education, awareness, and warnings aren't adhered to, parents and their kids can expect that we will cite the rider and impound their e-bike if necessary," adds Captain Durham who further states, "This is not punitive; it is literally to save their life." The subject of e-bike safety will be placed on the next Traffic Safety Commission meeting agenda for general discussion and direction. Members of the public are welcome to share their comments with the Commission about this important topic. The meeting will be held at City Hall on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6pm. City of Temecula • 41000 Main Street • Temecula, CA 92590 • 951-694-6444 9 TemeculaCA.gov Item No. 4 City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) 1. Citywide Concrete Repairs FY2023-24 Project: Citywide Concrete Repairs Status: On November 13, 2023, Loamic Builders Inc. began preparing for concrete repairs in various locations throughout the city. Construction is continuous. Various sidewalk, lane, and shoulder closures are expected during the working hours. (Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The project is scheduled for 60 working days and is anticipated to be complete in March 2024. 2. Citywide Slurry Seal FY2023-24 Project: Slurry Seal Residential Streets — Citywide Slurry Seal FY 2023-24 Map Week 10 Schedule Status: On On October 11, 2023, American Asphalt South began preparing streets for slurry seal. Construction is continuous. Various lane and road closures are expected during the working hours (Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The affected residential tracts are as follows: Rancho Vista & Los Ranchitos Rancho Vista East Vail Ranch The project is scheduled for 75 working days. A weekly schedule for street closures for slurry seal placement will be made available the week prior to work commencing. Anticipated completion February 2024. 3. 1-15, I-215, Winchester Road, and Murrieta Hot Springs Road Project: 1-15 / French Valley Parkway Improvements — Phase II Status: Project construction will run May 2023 through May 2025. Work will involve northbound portions of 1-15 and 1-215 between Rancho California Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and the connecting on- and off -ramps. For Traffic restrictions and additional information, please visit the project webpage at www.temeculaca.aov/FVP2. Updated 02/14/2024 pg. 1 City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) 4. Civic Center Event: Temecula Sunset Market — 211 and 411 Wednesday of each month — 5:00pm to 9:00pm (except December) Status: The new night market will be held the 211 and 41" Wednesday of each month from 5pm-9pm. There will be no market in December. - Road closure schedule is as follows: Main Street `Y' 211 and 4th Wednesday of each month from Mercedes to Front Street 12:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. 5. Diaz Rd. Between Rancho California Rd. and Rancho Way Event: Utility Work Status: EMWD performing a sewer modifications project resulting in the North Bound #2 lane closed, along with the Murrieta Creek multipurpose trail closed from January 2024 through July 2024. Anticipated completion end of summer 2024 6. First St. West of Pujol St. and Vincent Moraga Dr. South of Felix Valdez Project: Utility Work Status: Murrieta Development will be performing traffic flagging operations for utility pothole work for future water lines for the Altair Development. Work is scheduled to start on February 12th, 2024. Work hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Anticipated completion will be the end of February 2024. 7. Loma Linda / Redwood St. Project: Utility Work Status: SCE will begin utility work resulting in intermittent lane closures during work hours. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Asphalt paving restorations are scheduled for 16t" of February and working hours may be extended during this time. Anticipated completion mid of end of 2024. Updated 02/14/2024 pg. 2 City of Temecula DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT STATUS REPORT TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS IN PROGRESS (TRIP Report) 8. Nicolas / Calle Girasol Project: Nicolas Road Extension Status: Intermittent lane closures with flagging operations on Nicolas Road between Joseph Rd and Calle Girasol. Expect delays during working hours. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anticipated completion end of 2024. 9. Rustic Glen Between Margarita Rd. and Winchester Rd. Event: Utility Work Status: SCE performing utility upgrade work resulting in intermittent shoulder closures during work hours. Work hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Anticipated completion February 2024. 10. Streetlights on Moreno Road and Mercedes Street Project: Sidewalks - Old Town Improvements - Additional Streetlights on Moreno Road and Mercedes Street (East of Old Town Front Street) Status: On November 13, 2023, Loamic Builders Inc. began preparing for streetlight installation. Construction is continuous. Working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work will result in intermittent shoulder and sidewalk closure. The project is scheduled for 45 working days and is anticipated to be complete in February 2024. Updated 02/14/2024 pg. 3 Item No. 5 California Highway Patrol Temecula Area Report for January 2024 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -SA i* + M�q ,i_ r'jppp- 1 + J •5•,I CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ,. Up - This This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -SA -NC Services Provided - 21 Child Safety Seats installed - 10 Traffic Safety Presentations • Citations Issued —1218 • Verbal warnings - 305 • Total Enforcement Contacts — 1761 • SEU Detail Thursday, January 18th. 91 citations on 1-15, 1- 215, Clinton Keith Road r 7 .!5 FA7 Driving Under the Influence • Monthly Arrests —56 • DUI crashes — 15 7 ti This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC 2a a Traffic Collisions • Non -Injury — 59 • Injury — 55 • Fatal —1 • Fatal Year to Date — 1 (30 in 2023 ) • Total Collisions — 144 1 f •r it it 3: Fatal Traffic Collisions / Major Investigations • Ortega Highway west of Grand Avenue (solo motorcycle) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -NC -ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY -SA REQUEST TO SPEAK FORMS AND ELECTRONIC SUMBITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS REQUEST TO SPEAK CITY OF TEMECULA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Date 2 ` 2 2 2- /j I wish to speak on Agenda Item No. For k Against Subject: 1 J} k T 5 Name: •ej/V-4P� C � PLEASE PRINT Address: 7 2 Phone: The Chairman or presiding officer will call your name when the matter comes up. 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Subject: FW: Comments for Traffic Safety Commission 2/22/24 From: Sent:Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:07 PM To:Traffic Safety Commission <TrafficSafetyCommission@TemeculaCA.gov> Cc: Katie Nichols< Subject: Comments for Traffic Safety Commission 2/22/24 CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 10.24.040 Bicycles on Sidewalks and Trails E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.24.030 and Section 12.04.050, only bicycles may be allowed to be ridden within City parks. My wife and I own a class-1 a-bike that we ride with our son. We would like to be able to safely take our bike in parks. Enforcing a speed limit on all bikes, including class 1 e-bikes would be preferred over an outright ban in parks. Banning class 3 bikes seems perfectly reasonable as these are more like motorcycles than bikes and do have a much greater capacity for damage and injury. 12.04.050 Operation of Vehicles D. Bicycles. Bicycles are allowed within City parks provided they have no pedal assist or throttle assist features. E. Electric Bicycles (E-bikes).No person shall ride or operate an electric bicycle within city parks. Our family certainly advocates for safety,but we disagree that a-bikes should be banned from parks. Parks are one of the few destinations for bike commuting in the City of Temecula and we should be instead providing better bike infrastructure within our parks so that both kids and adults can ride safely and pedestrians don't feel threatened by cyclists. We should also take a long-term view of safety and consider how technologies like geo-fencing could be utilized and implemented to force a-bike speed limits within zoned areas (such as parks and business districts). It seems unwise to enforce laws that might be harder to overturn once viable technology is able to solve these issues in a better way. Overall, it's disappointing to see that there is no mention in this agenda of better bike paths and trails as being a major component of a-bike and bicycling safety. I agree that safety is important, but banning and restricting riding will potentially discourage what has the opportunity to be a sustainable form of transportation that helps the city meet its climate and transportation goals. Based on what I've observed on my own rides through the city, I believe there are many opportunities to provide safe routes and designated riding areas that will make it easier to enforce safe riding,while not discouraging and alienating our youth. i e-Bikes are not going away. Let's take a long-term approach to becoming a city that makes them a safe transportation option. Sincerely, Mike Nichols 2