2026-09-29; City Council; 08; Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way, and Approve the Traffic Calming P — Carlsbad City Council, September 29, 2026

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Meeting Date: Sept. 29, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
[email protected], 442-339-2757
Subject: Ordinance to Establish All-Way Stop Control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way , and Approve the Traffic Calming Plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
District: 4
Rec
ommended Actions:
1) Introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.28.983 and adding sections 10.28.366,

10.28.367 and 10.28.368 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street, and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way; and
2) Adopt a resolution ap proving the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way.

Executive Summary
Staff initiated the Traffic Management Program Phase 1 process for Anillo Way in response to residents’ speeding concerns in fall 2024. Staff conducted speed measurements and all-way stop analyses in fall 2024, spring 2025 and fall 2025. While the speed measured on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way did not meet the eligibility threshold for traffic calming measures, two of five intersections analyzed met the criteria for all-way stop control.

Based on the speed data and all-way stop analyses, staff from the Transportation, Fire and Police departments developed the proposed traffic calming plan that includes:
• all-way stop control at the intersection of Anillo Way and Palenque Street • all-way stop control at the intersection of La Gran Via and Madrilena Way • reconfiguration of Levante Street at its intersection with Anillo Way The
city conducted a comprehensive public outreach effort, which included an in-person neighborhood meeting, postcard mailers and door hanger distribution to ensure that all affected residents and property owners were informed of the proposed project and had the opportunity to provide feedback.

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Based on community feedback and input received, staff identified additional improvements and future analyses for the area. These additional items will be addressed separately from the proposed traffic calming plan and include:
• Relocation of speed limit signs on Anillo Way, where the speed limit transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Additional advisory speed signs and striping near the curve at Anillo Way and La Gran Via
• Evaluation of sight distance at Lucia Court and Anillo Way • All-way stop control analysis at the intersection of La Gran Via and Levante Street • Initiation of the Traffic Management Program’s Phase 1 for La Gran Via On Aug. 3, 2026, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission supported the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way.

Staff are asking the City Council to introduce an ordinance to amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. Only the City Council has the authority to make changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Staff are also asking the City Council to approve the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. If approved, staff will proceed with final design for the project and return to the City Council in 2027 for adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents and award of a construction contract.

Explanation & Analysis
Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way are located in the southeast quadrant of the city and are classified as Local/Neighboring Streets in the General Plan Mobility Element.

Anillo Way connects with Levante Street
at its western end, transitions into La
Gran Via at its eastern end and
reconnects as La Gran Via with Levante
Street to the east.

Madrilena Way intersects Anillo Way and
La Gran Via, providing additional local
circulation within the neighborhood, as
shown in Figure 1.

Anillo Way has a roadway width of 40
feet between Levante Steet and Rocio
Street, and it narrows to 36 feet between Rocio Street and La Gran Via, accommodating a single vehicle lane and on-street parking in each direction. The roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street. The segment between Madrilena Way and La Gran Via has residential homes fronting the street and meets the definition of a residential district street per the California Vehicle Code with a speed limit of 25 mph. The segment between Levante Street and Madrilena Way does not have homes fronting the street and therefore does not meet the definition of a residential district street in the California Vehicle Code. It has a posted speed limit of 35 mph in accordance with the guidance and requirements found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the California Vehicle Code.

Figure 1: Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 La Gran Via from Anillo Way to Levante
Street and Madrilena Way from Anillo Way
to La Gran Via, both have a roadway width
of 36 feet, accommodating a single vehicle
lane and on-street parking in each direction.

Sidewalks are provided on both sides of the
street. The streets meet the definition of a
residential district street in the California
Vehicle Code and therefore have a prima
facie speed limit of 25 mph. See Figure 2.

Residents’ Concerns and Requests
In response to residents’ concerns about speeding, Anillo Way between Madrilena Way and La Gran Via was evaluated under the 2011 Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, which provided guidelines and procedures for considering traffic calming measures on residential streets. The evaluation, conducted in the fall of 2024, found that the measured critical speed on Anillo Way was below the program’s eligibility threshold of 32 mph for traffic calming consideration; therefore, it was not eligible to proceed to Phase 2 of the program at that time.

Between January and February 2025, the city received 25 letters and emails from residents along Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way regarding speeding and traffic safety, especially for students walking to the nearby La Costa Heights Elementary School.

In response, staff hosted a neighborhood meeting in February 2025 to hear and discuss concerns with approximately 15 residents. At this meeting, residents requested all-way stop control at multiple intersections within the neighborhood and asked for an exception to the Phase 2 process for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. Under the 2011 Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, the most recent at the time, a roadway could be included into Phase 2 of the program if a request for an exception was considered and approved by the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. The 2026 update of the Traffic Management Program was adopted by the City Council on April 14, 2026, after the measurements and analyses discussed in this report.

On March 3, 2025, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission granted an exception for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way to be evaluated under the 2011 Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program Phase 2 process. See Exhibit 6.

Speed Measurements
Staff reviewed previously collected speed data and conducted additional speed measurements on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way to assess the traffic conditions in the area.

Speed data collected on the three streets are shown graphically in Figure 3. The critical speeds on all the residential portions of the study streets were found to be under 32 mph. The measured critical speed of 38 mph for the non-residential portion of Anillo Way was found to be reasonable for a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Critical speed, otherwise known as the 85th percentile speed, is the speed at which 85% of the measured vehicles are traveling at or below.

The critical speed is the universally accepted definition of prevailing vehicle speeds on public roadways in California and throughout the U.S.

Figure 2: Posted Speed Limits
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igure 3: Measured Critical Speeds on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way All-Way Stop Analysis
In response to residents’ requests for all-way stops, staff conducted the appropriate studies in accordance with the guidelines established in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This analysis considers vehicle, pedestrian and bike volumes as well as other factors such as collision history, sight distance, movement conflicts and traffic operations to determine if all-way stop is appropriate.

The analysis is structured around the following four primary criteria and four other criteria:

Criteria A of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control multi-way stop criteria allows consideration of a multi-way stop as an interim measure prior to installation of a traffic signal.

Criteria B recommends consideration of a multi-way stop when there have been five or more reported collisions within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop.

Criteria C evaluates the traffic volumes to determine if a multi-way stop can be considered.

Criteria C is satisfied if:
• The vehicle volume entering the intersection from the major street, total of both approaches averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any eight hours of an average day; and
• The combined vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle volumes entering the intersection from the minor street averages at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour.

If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70% of the values provided in Parts 1 and 2.

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Other Criteria
In addition to the four criteria listed above, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control includes four other criteria which can also be considered. These criteria are described as:

1. The need to control left-turn conflicts

2. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes

3. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop

4. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where all-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection.

Analysis Results
Staff evaluated five intersections as requested by residents:
• Levante Street and Anillo Way
• Anillo Way and Palenque Street
• Anillo Way and Rocio Street
• Anillo Way and Madrilena Way
• La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
Based on the analysis conducted, two of these intersections meet at least one of the criteria for all-way stop consideration, see Figure 4.

Fig
ure 4: All-Way Stop Analysis Locations
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None of the primary criteria were met for this intersection, but the Other Criteria 3 was met.

La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
None of the primary criteria were met for this intersection, but the Other Criteria 3 was met.

Traffic counts collected as part of the all-way stop analysis showed a significant amount of pedestrian activity at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. A total of 159 pedestrian crossings were observed at the intersection of Anillo Way and Palenque Street, and 127 crossings were observed at the intersection of La Gran Via and Madrilena Way on a typical day. Installing an all-way stop control at these intersections will reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflicts by requiring all approaching vehicles to stop before entering the intersection, thereby enhancing pedestrian safety and addressing residents’ concerns about safety for students walking to schools.

Proposed Reconfiguration at the Anillo Way and Levante Street Intersection The intersection geometry at the intersection of Levante Street and Anillo Way allows northbound vehicles on Levante Street to make right turns into Anillo Way without reducing speed. Since this intersection serves as a gateway to the Anillo Way neighborhood, staff propose to modify the intersection by tightening the curb radius at the southwest corner to a standard dimension to bring the corner in line with other typical intersections. This will encourage slower vehicle speeds entering Anillo Way, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Proposed Reconfiguration at Anillo Way and Levante Street Intersection Sept. 29, 2026
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Since the proposed improvements are located on both the residential and non-residential segments of Anillo Way, the process to gauge community support through a mail survey, as outlined in the Traffic Management Program would not be appropriate. Instead, the city conducted a broader public outreach effort, similar to what would be utilized for a Capital Improvement Program project. This ensured that all affected residents were informed of the proposed project, had the opportunity to review the proposed improvements and provide feedback.

Staff invited the community to provide input by attending a neighborhood meeting June 3, 2026, at the Stagecoach Community Center, or by emailing their input to [email protected]. The input opportunity was promoted through:
• Postcards mailed to 543 residents and property owners along Anillo Way, La Gran Via, Madrilena Way and the surrounding neighborhoods
• Emails to residents who had previously signed up to receive project updates Approximately 40 residents attended the meeting. At the meeting, staff provided an overview of the updates to the Traffic Management Program, shared the results of the speed measurements and all-way stop analyses, and presented the proposed traffic calming plan.

Most of the meeting was dedicated to gathering resident feedback on the proposed improvements and addressing questions from the attendees.

Following the meeting, the link to the meeting recording was distributed to attendees who signed up to receive email updates and made available to residents who were unable to participate. This provided another opportunity for the community to provide comments on the proposed traffic calming plan.

Staff notified the community about the Aug. 3, 2026, Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting, at which staff presented the proposed traffic calming plan. This communication involved:
• Emails to residents who signed up to receive project updates • Door hangers for residents along Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way Staff will also notify the community about the Sept. 29, 2026, City Council meeting through emails, door hangers to residents along the streets listed above and mailed letters to residents in surrounding neighborhoods.

Proposed Traffic Calming Plan
Staff have reviewed all the comments received during the public outreach process. Input reflected a variety of differing perspectives, with some residents supporting additional traffic calming measures and others opposed to further changes.

Based on the speed measurements, all-way stop analyses, and feedback from the internal stakeholders and the community, staff finalized the proposed traffic calming plan that includes:
• all-way stop control at the intersection of Anillo Way and Palenque Street • all-way stop control at the intersection of La Gran Via and Madrilena Way • reconfiguration of Levante Street at its intersection with Anillo Way Sept. 29, 2026
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These improvements are intended to function together to help manage speeds through the Anillo Way neighborhood. The reconfigured intersection at Levante Street would lower vehicle speeds entering Anillo Way, while the proposed two all-way stop intersections introduce additional controlled points along the corridor requiring vehicles to stop. Together, these measures would reduce opportunities for sustained speeding, promote slower travel speeds, enhance pedestrian access and increase safety for all roadway users.

In addition to these proposed improvements included in the plan, staff are moving forward with other improvements and analyses identified by the community members during the public outreach process, including:
• Relocation of speed limit signs on Anillo Way, where the speed limit transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Enhancing existing curve warning signs with additional advisory speed signs and striping near the curve at Anillo Way
• Evaluating the sight distance at Lucia Court and Anillo Way • Analyzing the intersection of La Gran Via and Levante Street for all-way stop control • Initiating the Phase 1 process for La Gran Via through the 2026 Traffic Management Program for other possible traffic calming measures
These items can be evaluated by staff separately from the traffic calming plan being proposed.

Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
On Aug. 3, 2026, the T raffic Safety & Mobility Commission voted in support of the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. The draft meeting minutes are provided in Exhibit 7.

Fiscal An alysis
Sufficient funding is available in the Traffic Improvement Program, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070, to complete final design for the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. The available funds and estimated final design cost are shown in the following table:

Traffic Improvement Program, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070 Total appropriation to date $4,388,000
Total expenditures and encumbrances to date -$3,127,897 Total available balance $1,260,103

Traffic Calming Project for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way Final Plan, Estimate and Specifications (estimated) -$75,000 Remaining Balance $1,185,103
Additional appropriation needed $0

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Next Steps
Following the City Council’s introduction of the ordinance of the two all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way, the item will be scheduled for adoption at the City Council’s next meeting. The ordinance will then become effective 30 days following adoption.

Upon receiving approval of the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way by the City Council, staff will proceed with final design for the project, which consists of implementing all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way, and the reconfiguration of the intersection at Levante Street and Anillo Way. The two proposed all-way stops will be designed and implemented as part of this traffic calming plan. Staff will return to the City Council in 2027 for adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents and award of a construction contract.

Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action to adopt an ordinance amending Section 10.28.983 and adding sections

10.28.366, 10.28.367 and 10.28.368 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and to establish all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15301(c) because it involves the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. This exemption covers changes in traffic and parking regulations, including installation and replacement of signs in connection with those changes if they do not establish a higher speed limit along a significant portion of the street and will not result in more than a negligible increase in use of the street. No exceptions apply to the categorical exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or Carlsbad Municipal Code Section

19.04.070(c). It is also exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment.

The proposed action to approve the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. This is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. This include the road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. The improvements to these intersections involve negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional lanes.

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Exhibits

1. City Council ordinance

2. Proposed changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code

3. City Council resolution

4. Proposed Traffic Calming Plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way

5. CA MUTCD All-way stop application worksheets

6. Minutes from March 3, 2025, Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting (on file in the Office of the City Clerk)

7. Draft Minutes of Aug. 3, 2026, Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting

8. Location Map

9. Correspondence received through Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at noon Sept. 29, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-520 .

N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28. 983 AND ADDING SECTIONS

10.28.366, 10.28.367 AND 10.28.368 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE

TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ANILLO

WAY AND PALENQUE STREET, AND AT LA GRAN VIA AND MADRILENA WAY W
HEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the California Constitution, and Government Code Section 37100, the City Council may pass ordinances not in conflict with the Constitution and the laws of the State of California or the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, California is a charter city, duly organized under the California Constitution, the Charter of the City of Carlsbad, and the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21100 delegates the authority to local authorities to regulate traffic by means of official traffic control devices meeting the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 21400; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desire s to protect the public safety and welfare of persons and property within the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, staff evaluated the intersections at Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way for having stop signs in all directions in response to requests from the community and as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety; and WHEREAS, staff determined that the proposed all-way stops meet the requirements of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices , would improve safety, and therefore warrants the establishment of all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way; and
W
HEREAS, on Aug. 3 , 202 6, staff presented the recommendations to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission supported staff’s recommendation to install all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street, and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way as part of the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilene Way; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Traffic Improvement Program, Capital Improvement P
rogram Project No. 6070 to complete the final design for the all- way stop control and related improvements as part of the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way.

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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 N OW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows:

1. Th at the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the City Council has determined that the proposed action to adopt an ordinance amending Section 10.28.983 and adding Sections 10.28.366, 10.28.367 and 10.28.368 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and to establish all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15301(c) because it involves the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. This exemption covers changes in traffic and parking regulations, including installation and replacement of signs in connection with those changes if they do not establish a higher speed limit along a significant portion of the street and will not result in more than a negligible increase in use of the street. No exceptions apply to the categorical exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070(C). It is also exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment.

3. Title 10, Chapter 28, Section 983 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 10.28.983 Madrilena Way
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Madrilena Way:

Levante Street
La Gran Via

4. Title 10, Chapter 28, Section 366 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
§ 10.28.366 Anillo Way
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Anillo Way:

Palenque Street
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5. Title 10, Chapter 28, Section 367 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
§ 10.28.367 Palenque Street
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Palenque Street:

Anillo Way

6. Title 10, Chapter 28, Section 368 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is added to read as follows:
§ 10.28.368 La Gran Via
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect La Gran Via:

Madrilena Way
EF
FECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance, or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption.

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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 29th day of September, 2026, and thereafter.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the Cit y of Carlsbad on the __ day of ________, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AY
ES:

NAYS:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

AP
PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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__________________________
CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
_______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Staff propose amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 28 – Special Stops, as reflected below:
§ 10
.28.983 Madrilena Way
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Madrilena Way:

Levante Street
La Gran Via
S
taff propose adding the following sections to the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 28 – Special Stops, as reflected below:
§ 10
.28.366 Anillo Way
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Anillo Way:

Palenque Street
§ 10
.28.367 Palenque Street
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect Palenque Street:

Anillo Way
§ 10
.28.368 La Gran Via
Drivers shall stop where the following described streets intersect La Gran Via:

Madrilena Way
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-183 .

A RE

SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING T HE TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FOR ANILLO WAY,

LA GRAN VIA AND MADRILENA WAY
WHE
REAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it is desirable and in the public interest to approve the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way as part of the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -139, approving the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program, to provide the policies and guidelines for traffic management on residential public streets; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-115, amending the Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution N o. 2026-07 7, adopting the City of Carlsbad Traffic Management Program 2026 update; and WHEREAS, staff initiated the 2011 Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program Phase 1 for Anillo Way in fall 2024 and determined that Anillo Way did not meet the eligibility threshold for Phase 2 of the program for traffic calming measures; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2025, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission granted an exception for inclusion of Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way to be evaluated under Phase 2 of the program for traffic calming measures; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted speed measurements and all- way stop analyses for Anillo Way , La Gran Via and Madrilena Way and finalized the proposed traffic calming plan that includes all-way stop control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street, and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way, and reconfiguration of Levante Street and Anillo Way intersection; and WHEREAS, staff conducted a public outreach effort to provide residents with the opportunity to review the proposed traffic calming plan and provide feedback; and WHEREAS, on Aug. 3, 2026, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission supported the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way; and Sept. 29, 2026
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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6070, Traffic Improvement Program to complete the final design of the project, which is estimated to be $75,000; and
WHEREAS, staff plan to present the project’s final design package to the City Council in 2027 for adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents, and for the award of construction contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the City Council has determined that the proposed action to approve the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Guidelines Section 15301. This is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, and includes (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. T his include s the road grading for the purpose of public safety, and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle -share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. The improvements to these intersections involve negligible expansion of the current uses beyond existing and do not result in additional lanes.

3. That the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way is approved.

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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Ca rlsbad on the 29th day of September, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
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SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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MADRILENA WAY

LA GRAN VIA

ANILLO WAY

PALACIO DR

PALENQUE ST

ROCIO ST

LUCIA CT

CALINA WAY

LEVANTE ST
STOP

LEVANTE ST
(1200')
(970')
(2500')
Reconfigure Intersection
STOP

ANILLO WAY, LA GRAN VIA AND MADRILENA WAY

TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN
(XXX')STOPPROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP

DISTANCE BETWEEN

FEATURES

PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION

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MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad
CALC JN DATE 05/11/2026
CHK KF DATE 05/11/2026
Major St: Levante Street Critical Approach Speed 35 mph Minor St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph
Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R) Otherwise URBAN (U)
The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:

Criteria A - Interim Traffic Control Measure SATISFIED YES NO Where traffic control signals are justified, the MULTI-WAY STOP is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.

Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO
Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI- WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO
C.1 Major Street Vehicular Volume Yes No
The vehicle volume entering the intersection from the major street, total of both approaches averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day.

U R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 183 196 201 241 236 288 282 229 Average= 232 C.2 Minor Street Vehicular, Pedestrian & Bicycle Volume Yes No The combined vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volumes entering the intersection from the minor street, averages at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours.

U R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 77 60 87 102 105 96 74 54 Average= 82 Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
30 seconds
C.3 70-Percent Reduction Yes No
If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants may be reduced to 70 percent of the values given in C1 and C2.

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

Major St: Levante Street Critical Approach Speed 35 mph Minor St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph

Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED

THREE CRITERIA
SATISFIED 80%
B. Four or more reported crashes within a 12-month period. Yes No C.1. Major Street Volume of at least 240 vehicles per hour Yes No C.2. Minor Street Volume of at least 160 units per hour Yes No

Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

Optional Criteria A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control left-turn conflicts.

Optional Criterial B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.

Optional Criteria C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO

Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

Optional Criteria D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO

An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection.

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

CALC JN DATE 05/11/2026
CHK KF DATE 05/11/2026

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph
Minor St: Palenque Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R) Otherwise URBAN (U)

The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:

Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI- WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO

C.1 Major Street Vehicular Volume Yes No
The vehicle volume entering the intersection from the major street, total of both approaches averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day.

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 107 91 114 164 127 160 143 114 Average= 128

C.2 Minor Street Vehicular, Pedestrian & Bicycle Volume Yes No The combined vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volumes entering the intersection from the minor street, averages at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours.

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 46 50 65 76 71 63 61 48 Average= 60

Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
30 seconds

C.3 70-Percent Reduction Yes No
If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants may be reduced to 70 percent of the values given in C1 and C2.

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph
Minor St: Palenque Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED

Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

Optional Criteria A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control left-turn conflicts.

Optional Criterial B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.

Data shows 159 pedestrian activities on a typical day.

Optional Criteria C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO

Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

Optional Criteria D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

CALC JN DATE 05/11/2026
CHK KF DATE 05/11/2026

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph
Minor St: Rocio Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R) Otherwise URBAN (U)

The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:

Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI- WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 64 55 80 106 94 105 95 70 Average= 84

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 5 8 10 18 13 10 17 20 Average= 13

Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
30 seconds

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 35 mph
Minor St: Rocio Street Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED

Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

Optional Criteria A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control left-turn conflicts.

Optional Criterial B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.

Optional Criteria C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO

Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

Optional Criteria D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

CALC JN DATE 05/11/2026
CHK KF DATE 05/11/2026

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 25/35 mph
Minor St: Madrilena Way Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R) Otherwise URBAN (U)

The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:

Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI- WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 58 52 65 99 81 92 80 73 Average= 75

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 10 15 16 13 22 12 15 8 Average= 14

Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
30 seconds

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 235 mph
Minor St: Madrilena Way Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED

Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

Optional Criteria A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control left-turn conflicts.

Optional Criterial B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.

Optional Criteria C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO

Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

Optional Criteria D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTI-WAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

CALC JN DATE 05/11/2026
CHK KF DATE 05/11/2026

Major St: La Gran Via Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St: Madrilena Way Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Critical speed of major street traffic > 40mph RURAL (R) Otherwise URBAN (U)

The decision to install multiway stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for multiway stop sign installation:

Criteria B - Accident Experience SATISFIED YES NO Five or more reported crashes within a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a MULTI- WAY STOP installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left-turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.

Criteria C - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED YES NO

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Major Street 300 210 34 38 56 84 69 66 58 49 Average= 57

R
11 AM
12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM Hour
Both Approaches
Minor Street 200 140 15 25 23 22 13 20 27 20 Average= 21

Minor Street Vehicle Delay Yes No N/A
Peak
Hour
Peak Hour
Volume
Minimum Delay Requirement,
seconds per vehicle
Average Delay,
seconds per vehicle
30 seconds

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Chapter 2B – Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates January 13, 2012 Part 2 – Signs

MULTIWAY STOP CRITERIA
Transportation Department, City of Carlsbad

Major St: Anillo Way Critical Approach Speed 25 mph
Minor St: Madrilena Way Critical Approach Speed 25 mph

Criteria D – Combination of Criteria SATISFIED YES NO

REQUIREMENT CRITERIA FULFILLED

Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:

Optional Criteria A – Left Turn Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control left-turn conflicts.

Optional Criterial B – Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts SATISFIED YES NO

The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes.

Optional Criteria C – Sight Distance SATISFIED YES NO

Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop.

Optional Criteria D – Residential Street SATISFIED YES NO

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Minutes from March 3, 2025, Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission meeting
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk)

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TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Coelho, Penseyres, Newlands, Kohl, Schuck.

Abs ent: Proulx, Nicholes.

INVOCATION: None.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Coelho led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 6, 2026.

Motion
by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Newlands, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 6, 2026, with an amendment to Page 3 of the minutes to add to his comment that Madison Street should have the 2-foot buffer and a reduced parallel parking lane to 7 feet and to Page 4 of the minutes to eliminate his comment. Motion carried, 4/0/1/2 (Schuck – Abstain; Proulx, Nicholes – Absent).

PRESENTATIONS: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Schuck, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1. Motion carried, 5/0/2 (Proulx, Nicholes – Absent).

1. 2026 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 6001-26: Support staff’s recommendation to the City Council to adopt the plans and specifications, accept bids and award a construction contract to the successful bidder for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project, Capital Improvement Program No. 6001 -26. (Staff Contact:

Brian O’Dell, Public Works)
Vice-Cha
ir Penseyres requested staff look into adding dashed line for the bike lane leading into the chicanes on westbound Innovation Way.

Vice-Cha
ir Penseyres requested staff consider combining the split 2 -foot-wide buffers along Paseo Del Norte to create a single 4-foot-wide buffer to the right of the 6-foot-wide bike lane.

PUBLIC HEARING: None.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Aug. 3, 2026, 4 p.m.

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2. CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE : Receive a presentation regarding the work of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee, the City of Carlsbad Intergovernmental Affairs Program and the city’s recent and ongoing advocacy efforts related to traffic safety and mobility. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, Policy & Leadership City Manager)

Recommended Action: Receive the presentation.

Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber and City Council M ember Melanie Burkholder reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

The Commission received the presentation.

3. POLICE REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC AND MOBILITY -RELATED MATTERS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026: Receive a quarterly report from a representative of the City of Carlsbad’s Police Department that will provide an overview of traffic and mobility-related police matters and notable news during the months of April, May and June 2026. (Staff Contact: James Willis, Police)

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

Lieutenant James Willis reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

The Commission received the presentation.

Chair Coelho requested that the data from the previous year’s corresponding quarter be included in future reports.

4. TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FOR ANILLO WAY, LA GRAN VIA AND MADRILENA WAY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 6070: Support staff’s recommendation to the City Council to approve the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. (Staff Contact: Miriam Jim and Lindy Pham, Public Works)

Recommended Action: Support staff’s recommendation.

Senior Engineer Miriam Jim and Associate Engineer Lindy Pham reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

The Commission received the presentation.

Jim Litman commented that he had not received any notices except for the door hanger .

He spoke in support of the proposed traffic calming plan and increased speed enforcement.

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able to create the graph. City Traffic Engineer John Kim added that in the future staff would provide the data behind critical speed analysis.

In response to Vice-Chair Penseyres’ inquiry regarding whether Assembly Bill 43 could be applicable to lower the speed limit, City Traffic Engineer Kim responded that staff are looking at opportunities to lower speed limits per Assembly Bill 43 throughout the city.

Chair Coelho requested staff consider looking into whether there is an exception to include the non- residential portion of Anillo Way as a residential street because of the nearby school or if it can be pulled into another program, such as the Safe Routes to School program.

Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Schuck, to support staff’s recommendation to the City Council to approve the proposed traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way. Motion carried, 5/0/2 (Proulx, Nicholes – Absent).

5. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPDATE : Receive the traffic signal system update. (Staff Contact:

Nestor Mangohig, Public Works)

Recommended Action: Receive the update.

Senior Engineer Nestor Mangohig reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).

The Commission received the presentation.

Vice-Chair Penseyres requested staff look into the protected permissive signal phasing on Avenida Encinas.

Vice-Chair Penseyres requested staff look into the signal timing at the intersection of El Camino Real and Camino Vida Roble.

COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:

Commissioner Schuck spoke about attending the City Council Meeting on July 21, 2026, where the Traffic Safety & Mobility Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was approved.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the Commission have been invited to, and may participate in. No announcements were made.

STAFF COMMENTS: City Traffic Engineer John Kim introduced Principal Planner Chris Romano as the new staff liaison for the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission.

ADJOURNMENT: 6:25 p.m.

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Lovelynne Magalued
Secretary
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From: Diane Lewis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2026 1:30 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Traffic calming proposed for Anillo Way, Madrilena Way and La Gran Via I have lived in this neighborhood on Quitasol St. since November of 1997. I feel a lot of these traffic calming measures are unnecessary. I am a senior who walks in this neighborhood and also rides my ebike. I have not seen a lot of speeders driving by. At the corner of Palenque and Anillo Way the only problem is not being able to see coming out of the north side of Palenque due to overgrown trees by the sidewalk. But this has been a continual problem that I have emailed and called the city about. The shrubbery is overgrown and blocks the sidewalks along Anillo way from Levante St to Rocio St. The island
at Annilo Way and Levante only gets the weeds cleaned up when I report it. I wonder if these proposals are the result of new neighbors moving in and complaining. I think the money would be better spent fixing
the potholes and repaying the streets. When Ting dug up the streets for internet the repaving was a very poor job. My street Quitasol looks terrible and when they came by to repave it again they did not do the whole street.

Diane Lewis
7741 Quitasol St
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From: Tom Applegate <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00 AM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Communications
Subject: Re: What’s next for traffic calming on Anillo Way Dear Traffic,
Sending my thoughts ahead of the Traffic Planning Commission Meeting on September 29th. These are my comments/opinions on the various ‘traffic calming’ measures being discussed. As a matter of reference, I have lived on Mateo Place, a cuI de sac off of Madrileña for thirty years and have no problem exiting cul de sac from Mateo to Madrilena; there is simply not a lot of traffic . . .

1. Anillo-Levante intersection. I prefer to leave this interchange as is; there is no history of accidents and traffic flows quite well. Every vehicle that I follow up Anillo 'brakes' going into the uphill transition, indicating a volunteer action to reduce speed. Spruce up the crosswalks with fresh paint, maybe add a flashing light or two and consider reducing the posted speed to 30mph - but that’s all that is required.

2. Anillo-Palenque intersection. I am not convinced that the volume of traffic on Anillo warrants a 4-way stop but I will yield my opposition to the desires of residents more directly affected. Keep in mind that a 4-way stop contributes to street noise and additional air pollution from multiple stops/starts and seems somewhat redundant with a proposed reduction of the speed limit on Anillo.

3. I do support reducing the speed limit to 25mph east of Palenque St. on Anillo.

4. Madrilena-La Gran Via. I doubt there is sufficient traffic to warrant this change and I am not a fan of additional 4-way stops in general but willing to defer to the immediate neighbors affected by this proposal. I travel this route often and have never experienced an issue crossing the intersection.

Cheers, Tom Applegate
2709 Mateo Place
Carlsbad 92009

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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 2 At its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, the City Council is expected to consider proposed traffic calming measures on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way.

City Council meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.

City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive

The agenda and staff report will be posted to the city’s website by Friday, Sept.

25. How to participate
 Attend the meeting in person and provide a public comment  Email comments to [email protected] by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29  Watch the livestream on the city’s website

About the project
During its meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission recommended that the City Council approve the following proposed traffic calming measures:
 Install new all-way stop signs at the intersections of Palenque Street and Anillo Way, and at Madrilena Way and La Gran Via; these improvements are expected to slow traffic and make it easier for pedestrians to safely cross the street
 Reconfigure the intersection of Anillo Way and Levante Street to reduce right turn speeds and signal the transition from a higher speed street to a residential setting to encourage drivers to slow down

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Docusign Envelope ID: DA4DAB8C-EAB5-8639-807F-D70AF3423690 3  The relocation of speed limit signs on Anillo Way, where the speed limit transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph
 Additional advisory speed signs and striping near the curve at Anillo Way and La Gran Via
 Evaluating the sight distance at Lucia Court and Anillo Way  Analyzing the intersection of La Gran Via and Levante Street for all-way stop signs
 Initiating Phase 1 of the city’s Traffic Management Program for possible traffic calming measures on La Gran Via

Staff are analyzing these issues separately from the plan being considered by the City Council during its upcoming meeting.

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From: Sarah Kuntsal <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:47 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Anillo Way, Madrilena Way, and La Gran Way traffic feedback Hi there,
i won't be able to attend the in-person event re: the traffic calming measures on Anillo Way, Madrilena Way, and La Gran Way, but I've lived here for 12 years and wanted to share my feedback:
- We live right off the Palenque Way and Anillo Way intersection (on Calle Pinabete) and we go through that intersection 10-15 times a week on our way to El Camino Real or east to RSF. We've never once had an issue with traffic or vehicles. The road is wide so visibility is good. The uphill road means cars aren't moving too quickly, and the downhill traffic is visible from far away. I've also crossed this one thousands of times on foot during my walks and have never had an issue. Traffic flow isn't too heavy and you can see
vehicles from a long way off. It's not a major thoroughfare for kids since Anillo is the school boundary and no one is crossing to get to school. A four-way stop seems a bit much for this one. - We've also walked through and driven through the intersection at Madrilena Way and La Gran Via. I believe this intersection would benefit from the addition of a three way stop. Many children walk this route heading to the La Costa Heights school, and when turning right from Madrilena Way onto La Gran Via, it is hard to see traffic coming from the other side of La Gran Via as the road turns away to the left.

I've seen several vehicles inching out into the street looking for traffic while unaware of pedestrians. I would be all for additional stop signs here.
- As mentioned, we live on Calle Pinabete, so we take the transition from Levante street to Anillo Way several times a week. I was actually just talking about this with my husband as I've only ever had to yield to traffic coming from the North side of Levante once in the 12 years we've been here. This is normally a mellow intersection and while there's a decent flow of traffic, it's never congested or busy. It also leads directly up a steep hill on Anillo, which acts like a speed bump for everyone. I usually notice cars driving under the posted speed limit, not above it. I imagine any sort of stop sign at this point would frustrate drivers and make it less safe for pedestrians as the drivers will be rolling through that stop sign to not lose speed up the hill.

I know I'm just one voice of many, but wanted to share my thoughts! Thanks,
Sarah Kuntsal
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From: Miriam Jim
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:26 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Traffic Calming on Anillo Way, Madrilena Way and La Gran Via - Leave it

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From: Carlos Mendoza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:41 AM
To: Traﬃc <traﬃ[email protected]>
Subject: Traﬃc Calming on Anillo Way, Madrilena Way and La Gran Via - Leave it

Lindy,
I received wriƩen noƟce of this change. I do not typically speak up, but this project is solving a non-issue. The traﬃc signal pulses the traﬃc feed well enough to allow gaps in traﬃc more than well enough to cross safely. There is excellent visibility both direcƟons. Adding a stop sign increases vehicle wear on brakes, Ɵres, and drivetrains. As such it harms air quality and the environment, contribuƟng to global warming.

If there are impaƟent reacƟonary complainers who cannot wait a few seconds to cross the street, and the City feels compelled to do something, then the City can enforce exisƟng speed limits from Ɵme to Ɵme to send a message.

Another approach is signage to bring awareness to elderly or young crossers or pets. Silly signs, such as "Dinosaur crossing", or zigzag paint stripes up the middle can also be tried. Please do not add stop signs on an open road secƟon on a hill, or force traﬃc to swerve.

In the interest of climate consciousness and common sense, I beg of the City to leave this route alone. It works ﬁne as it is. The people rouƟnely breaking speed limits and causing problems will do so even more with a project like this. Please end this eﬀort and don't create new problems.

I won't be aƩending the council meeƟng, but I hope this gets into the record of consideraƟons.

Thanks,
Carlos Mendoza, RCE, aﬀected resident
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From: Lindsey Stephenson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2026 3:48 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Fwd: What’s next for traffic calming on Anillo Way Dear City Council,

I am unable to attend this week's City Council meeting due to work travel. Having participated in multiple meetings with City staff on this topic over the last few years, including the May workshop, I greatly appreciate staff's collaboration in getting us to this point.

I fully support the proposed traffic calming measures and additional analysis. However, I strongly recommend including the relocation of the speed limit signs at Anillo Drive and Madrilena Way—where the limit transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph—in the initial set of improvements. The current sign placement appears to be an oversight that would require minimal analysis and effort to correct. I encourage Council and staff to walk this stretch to observe the issue firsthand.

While some neighbors may have concerns regarding the proposed reconfiguration of the Anillo Drive/Levante Street intersection, the current layout is unsuitable for a residential street. Action must be taken to slow down eastbound drivers on Anillo Drive, and I look forward to seeing the results of the design process.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,

Lindsey Stephenson
7702 Rocio St, Carlsbad
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2 At its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, the City Council is expected to consider proposed traffic calming measures on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way.

City Council meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.

City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive

The agenda and staff report will be posted to the city’s website by Friday, Sept.

Additional improvements
Thank you to everyone who shared input or joined us for a neighborhood meeting in June. In addition to the improvements included in the plan, staff are analyzing several issues raised by community members, including:
3  The relocation of speed limit signs on Anillo Way, where the speed limit transitions from 35 mph to 25 mph
 Additional advisory speed signs and striping near the curve at Anillo Way and La Gran Via
 Evaluating the sight distance at Lucia Court and Anillo Way  Analyzing the intersection of La Gran Via and Levante Street for all-way stop signs
 Initiating Phase 1 of the city’s Traffic Management Program for possible traffic calming measures on La Gran Via

Staff are analyzing these issues separately from the plan being considered by the City Council during its upcoming meeting.

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From: Per Kjellgren <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2026 6:49 PM
To: Traffic; City Clerk
Subject: Anillo Way traffic calming
Attachments: Anillo Madrilena intersection seen from Anillo traveling north.jpg First of all I would like to state that I am in favor of all the traƯic calming you have proposed, but I do have a question in regard to the intersection between Madrilena Way and Anillo Way. As per suggestions from the City I attended the TraƯic Safety & Mobility Commission meeting on 8/3/26 but was to my surprise not allowed to ask questions.

- I have previously been in contact with the City regarding this intersection as cars come “ﬂying” north on Anillo.
- Some actions were taken (painted the curb red to improve visibility) but nothing was done to calm the traƯic. A bit in the right direction, but not enough.
- Your speed study, and please correct me if I remember this wrong, indicated that the highest average speed was recorded on Anillo just north of the Madrilena intersection. - What a driver sees about 50 to 100 feet before the intersection is captured on the attached photo. And the cars coming from Madrilena still have to be way out in the intersection to have a good view.

So here is my question:
- Why didn’t you add a 3 way stop in the intersection between Anillo and Madrilena?

I live on Madrilena Way and travel here every day. To me you are missing out on one of the most important part of the traƯic calming plan. TraƯic is not safe in this intersection.

It is not clear to me if the public is allowed to ask questions during the meeting. But if it is, I would like to be added to the list, even though I am not sure I can be back in Carlsbad in time. You could perhaps add this email to the documentation?

Respectfully submitted.

Per Kjellgren
7758 Madrilena Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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From: Tom Fantasia <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:55 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Public Comment – Sept. 29 Agenda: Traffic Calming on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way Dear Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council,
I am a resident of the Anillo Way / La Gran Via / Madrilena Way neighborhood and I am writing in support of the traffic calming plan recommended by the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission on Aug. 3rd. Please approve it.

I also ask that Council direct staff to strengthen the project in two ways, because the current plan does not address the two problems residents raised most consistently:

1. Speed cushions on all three streets. All-way stops at two intersections will not control speeds along the long stretches between them. Residents have identified nine locations for speed cushions on Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way (map attached). Speed cushions are emergency-vehicle friendly and are already used elsewhere in Carlsbad. The letter to neighbors mentions initiating Phase 1 of the Traffic Management Program for La Gran Via only. Please include Anillo Way and Madrilena Way in the Phase 1 Traffic Management Program and fold speed cushions into this project rather than starting a separate multi-year process.

2. A phys
ical centerline treatment at the Anillo Way / La Gran Via curve. Drivers routinely cut across the double yellow line on this curve (photos below). Staff are analyzing advisory speed signs and striping there, but paint alone will not stop this. This is a head on collision or pedestrian strike in the making. Please evaluate raised pavement markers, centerline delineators or a narrow raised median at the Anillo Way / La Gran Via curve.

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Thank you for your attention to the safety of our neighborhood and of the children who walk these streets to La Costa Heights Elementary.

Sincerely,

Thomas Fantasia

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From: margaux a <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 10:19 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Anillo Way/Madrilena Way Trafic Calming
Dear Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council,
I am a resident of the Anillo Way / La Gran Via / Madrilena Way neighborhood and I am writing in support of the traffic calming plan recommended by the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission on Aug. 3rd. Please approve it.

I also request the Council to strengthen the project, particularly at the Anillo Way/La Gran Via curve. This is an area of concern that I have brought to the City's attention since 2019 and it looks like there was an oversight in including it in Phase 1.

I have sent multiple videos and still images of cars coming from La Gran Via toward Anillo Way of vehicles speeding and consistently crossing over the double yellow line -- a danger to oncoming traffic and neighborhood pedestrian traffic. Here are a couple images for reference.

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From: Harold Donnelly <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:55 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Anillo way/Lucia Court intersection
For public safety, I strongly recommend a stop sign at this intersection As depicted in your recent correspondence, The transition from La Gran Via to Anillo way Is a sweeping 90° turn. Anillo way Then curves to the left obscuring the first street intersection, which is Lucia Court.

Drivers routinely accelerate after the curve, combined with the fact that cars and especially trucks park on the right side right up to the curb Corner making it even harder to see cars wanting to turn left or right from Lucia Court. A Caution sign Or a yield sign would be ignored.

Less than two years ago, a resident on the North side of the road was turning into their driveway when they were hit broadside, by a Vehicle totaling their vehicle. Again, visibility was reduced because of the right fading of the road, Reducing reaction available. Please Give my recommendation serious consideration. Thank you very much.

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From: Amanda Lorenzen Gardstrom <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 2:38 PM
To: Teresa Acosta; Mike Strong; City Clerk; Dave Gardstrom Subject: Tonight’s Council Meeting-7798 Madrilena Way/Anillo Stop Sogn Addition Hi Mike and Teresa,
Teresa, I know there is a City Council MeeƟng tonight and you will be asked to consider the traﬃc calming measures in our neighborhood. A lot of us have worked very hard to help create a Safe Route to School. The Traﬃc Department has done a nice job listening but is excluding 1 very important STOP SIGN which we have been advocaƟng for for a long Ɵme.

There was a police report ﬁled when there was a homeowner pulling into her driveway and hit. Ironically it was right if front of the Sober House when we had our meeƟng there so many of the neighbors witness it or the aŌermath.

As you both know, the Sober House at 7798 Madrilena Way may be turned into another one of David Fischbach and Partners Treatment and Detox home. Mike, has there been any new permit applicaƟons for this? Our neighborhood is asking so we can be proacƟve and not shocked.

Lastly, and most importantly, Teresa- we are BEGGING for a STOP SIGN at this corner of Anillo Way and Madrilena- speciﬁcally at where 7798 Madrilena meets Anillo Way at Anillo Way. The Trqfgic Department is proposing a stop sign at Palenque and Anillo which will slow traﬃc there but eﬀecƟvely sling shot cars into the beginning of our neighborhood if a stop sign is not put at that corner of Madrilena Way and Anillo there.

Teresa, can you please help advocate for an addiƟonal stop sign at the corner of Anillo Way hill and 7798 Madrilena Way to help make this a Safe Route to School for all the La Costa Heights students? There is 1 there for Cara going ON to Anillo but not stopping speeding cars up Anillo Way. The Traﬃc Dept. research showed average speeds over the speed limit in their research which also included walkers, kids on bikes and e-bikes which skew the data to a slower speed.

It is even more important if a Detox/Treatment Center may be going there to have a stop sign installed for a 2 way stop.

If this stop sign does not get added can you please let us know how to start a proper peƟƟon? At our last neighborhood meeƟng with Mr. Kim and his Traﬃc Staﬀ at Stagecoach Community Center, our neighborhood unanimously asked for this speciﬁc stop sign. Mr. Kim (and staﬀ) did not understand its signiﬁcance and did not listen to mulƟple community members regarding this addiƟon. Again there has already been one accident here and it is also a blind spot Thank you. I will miss tonight’s meeƟng due to driving my kiddos around! :) We appreciate your eﬀorts in advance,
Amanda Gardstrom and La Costa Neighbors
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From: Viviane Conley <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9:02 AM
To: Traffic; City Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Request for careful reviws of proposed traffic changes Hello I am resending it to you because there was a typo in my previous one. I am so sorry. ---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Viviane Conley <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Subject: Request for careful reviws of proposed traffic changes To: <[email protected]>

Dear Lindy,
I am writing regarding the proposed installation of an all-way stop and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Palenque st and Anillo way.

I am asking the City to please take a careful second look at this proposal before making a permanent change to the way our neighborhood functions.

I understand and fully support the City’s responsibility to make our streets safe. However, I am concerned that there simply is not enough vehicle or pedestrian traffic at this location to justify introducing an all-way stop and pedestrian crossing.

An intersection where there is very little conflicting traffic is fundamentally different from an intersection where vehicles and pedestrians regularly interact. Requiring every vehicle to stop, even when there is no conflicting traffic, would change the character and flow of our street every day, for years to come.

If the concern is primarily that some drivers are traveling too fast, I believe the City should consider whether a traffic-calming measure, such as a speed cushion or speed hump, would address the actual problem more directly. A physical traffic-calming measure could encourage drivers to slow down along the street rather than simply requiring them to stop at one intersection.

Before such a significant and potentially long-lasting change is made, I would respectfully ask the City to provide the objective data and engineering analysis supporting the proposal.

Specifically, I would like to know:

• What vehicle counts were conducted at this intersection, and on what dates and during what hours?

• What pedestrian counts were conducted, and what methodology was used?

• What specific engineering warrants or criteria does this location satisfy for an all-way stop and pedestrian crossing?
2 • What collision or safety data were considered?

• Was a speed study conducted, including the 85th-percentile speed?

• Were alternative traffic-calming measures considered, particularly speed cushions, speed humps, or a raised crosswalk?

• Can residents review the engineering study or warrant analysis on which this recommendation is based?

My concern is not simply about whether I personally prefer a stop sign or a speed cushion. It is about making sure that a significant change to our neighborhood is based on a clearly demonstrated need and that less intrusive alternatives have been properly considered.

A decision like this affects everyone who lives on this street—not just today, but potentially for many years into the future. Once the character and operation of a residential street are changed, that decision can be very difficult to reverse.

I therefore respectfully ask the City not to move forward until the underlying traffic and pedestrian data, engineering warrants, and alternative solutions have been fully evaluated and made available to the affected residents.

If the data demonstrate a genuine need for an all-way stop and pedestrian crossing, I would certainly want to understand that evidence. But if the primary documented issue is speeding, I believe the City should seriously evaluate a traffic-calming solution that directly addresses that problem.

Thank you for taking the time to consider the concerns of the residents who live here. I hope the City will work with us to find a solution that improves safety while preserving the character and reasonable flow of our neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Viviane and Jim Conley
2142 Placido court
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From: Tony Pederson <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 12:04 PM
To: City Clerk; Tony Pederson
Subject: Anillo Way, Madrilena and La Gran Villa calming - Follow Up Hi City of Carlsbad,

I know this is late, but I would like to provide my input in regards to the curve from Levante onto Anillo Way. I personally think this solution can be done very inexpensively without significant changes to the current hardscape on that curve.

I would think that some painted lines with speed limit markings would be enough deterrent to slow people down as they come around that curve, and make their way up the hill. If indeed there will be a new 4 way stop at Palenque and Anillo, then people will quickly learn they can't go to fast up the hill as they are going to be stopping soon.

I personally think the curve is unique, fun to drive, a signature of our neighborhood, and that it doesn't require additional tax payers dollars to reconfigure that area. Additionally, it could be a bottleneck if you made it a 90 degree turn, added a stop
there, etc as there is a lot of traffic flow coming that way and using that curve.

Best Regards,

Tony Pederson
7789 Palenque Street
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Traffic Calming on Anillo Way,
La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Miriam Jim, Senior Engineer

Sept. 29, 2026

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

1. Adopt a resolution approving the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way

2. Introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.28.983 and adding sections 10.28.366, 10.28.367 and 10.28.368 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish all-way stop
control at the intersections of Anillo Way and Palenque Street, and at La Gran Via and Madrilena Way
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
2 • City of Carlsbad Traffic Management
Program was developed in 2001
• Latest 2026 update was adopted by City
Council in April 2026
• Outlines the process and procedure for
implementing traffic calming measures on
residential streets
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
3 TRAFFIC CALMING STREETS
• Southwest quadrant of the city
• Local/neighborhood streets
4 ANILLO WAY , LA GRAN VIA AND

MADRILENA WAY
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
4 5
6 BACKGROUND
Aug. 2024
Received traffic
calming request for
Anillo Way
March 2025
TS&MC granted
exception for
inclusion into
Phase 2
May – Oct. 2025
All-way stop analysisFeb. 2025
Neighborhood
Meeting
Oct. 2024
Initiated TMP
Phase 1 for
Anillo Way
June 2026
Neighborhood
Meeting
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
Sept. 2026
City Council
April 2026
Data Collection:

Speeds
Aug. 2026
TS&MC
6 Anillo Way – 35 mph
Anillo Way – 25 mph
7 SPEED MEASUREMENTS
• Temporary speed feedback signs deployed
for two weeks
• Critical speeds measured
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
8 Non-residential with
35 mph speed limit
Measured Critical
Speed
XX
38 31
28 28
26 Residential with
25 mph speed limit
9 ALL-WAY STOP ANALYSIS
• Criteria from the California Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices
• Key factors considered include:
• Vehicular, pedestrian and bike volumes
• Collision history
• Movement conflicts
• Sight distance
• Traffic operations
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
10 All-way stop
analysis
11 All-way stop
analysis
New all-way
stop proposed
12 All-way stop
analysis
New all-way
stop proposed
13 Reconfigure
intersection
New all-way stops
Proposed improvements

INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
Existing Proposed
Wide curb radius
encourages higher
right turn speed
Reduce curb
radius encourages
slower speed
14 ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming

PUBLIC OUTREACH
15 ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
• Neighborhood meeting
• Postcards
• Email notifications
• TS&MC and City Council
• Letters
• Email notifications
• Door hangers
16 Next steps
City Council approval
Begin final design
Advertise for construction bids
City Council award construction contract
Construction
ITEM 8: Anillo Way Traffic Calming
17 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

1. Adopt a resolution approving the traffic calming plan for Anillo Way, La Gran Via and Madrilena Way

Carlsbad City CouncilSeptember 29, 2026

Carlsbad City Council
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