1 MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 16, 2024
John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E. City Engineer
Whispering Palms Trail – Between Ramon Road and Baristo Road Temporary Traffic Calming Study
This report presents the results of the speed surveys completed in the City of Cathedral City, California , on Whispering Palm Trail between Ramon Road and Baristo Road as requested by a Cathedral City Resident at 31720 Whispering Palms Trail.
Roadw
ay Characteristics
Whispering Palms Trail is a two-lane local (residential) street with parking on both sides that extends north-south between Durango Road and Dinah Shore Drive. The posted speed limit on Whispering Palms Trail is 25 miles per hour (mph).
The para
meters for the implementation of traffic calming devices in residential areas is as follows:
Par
ameter 1: The measured 85th percentile speed of traffic shall be equal to or greater than 35 mph.
Parameter 2: 70% of the measured speeds shall be in excess of 25 mph.
Speed S
urvey Data Collection
The Engineering Department conducted a speed radar survey and speed feedback survey on the quarter mile roadway segment of Whispering Palm Trail between Ramon Road and Baristo Road within the following periods of time:
• Jul
y 16, 2024, through July 22, 2024 (7 days) - Speed Radar Survey • July 22, 2024, through July 29, 2024 (7 Days) - Speed Feedback Sign Survey.
Tr
affic Calming Step 1: Speed Radar Survey– July 16, 2024, through July 22,2024 Speed Radar Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was met with the 85th percentile speed of traffic being 35 mph.
2. Parameter 2 was met with an average of 73% of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
2 With the 85th percentile speed recorded and the percentage of speed violations greater than or equal to the allowable threshold for residential areas, staff proceeded to Step 2 of the traffic calming process.
Tr
affic Calming Step 2: Speed Feedback Signs – July 22, 2024, through July 29, 2024 Speed Feedback S ign Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was not met with the 85th percentile speed of traffic being 30 mph.
2. Parameter 2 was not met with an average of 48 % of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
The dat
a obtained showed a reduction in speed that falls within the permissible limits of the 85th percentile speed and percentage of speed violations. Therefore, the street segment does not require additional temporary calming measures.
Sum
mary Table:
Location:
Whispering Palms Trail – Between Ramon Road and Baristo Road Speed Limit: 25 MPH
Traffic
Calming
Step Time Frame Device
Average
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile Speed
Measured (MPH)
Percentage
of Speeders
(%)
1 07/16/2024 -
07/22/2024 Speed Radar 29 35 73
2 07/22/2024 -
07/29/2024
Speed
Feedback
Sign 25 30 49
Recom
mendation
The Engineering Department recommends that the city maintain the current speed limit at 25 mph and implement the following traffic calming measures:
1. Upgr
ade the northbound and southbound 25 mph speed signs with yellow solar flashing beacons or flashing speed limit signs.
2. Ins
tallation of speed feedback signs.
3. Ins
tallation of centerline pavement striping for local/residential roadways with speeds up to 40 mph per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CD MUTCD) standards. The centerline striping shall extend from along Whispering Palms Trail between 30 th Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive.
4. Ut
ilize police traffic enforcement.
All
the above- mentioned traffic calming measures will be included in the design and construction of Whispering Palms Trail Class III Bike Route Project that will extend from 30 th Avenue to Dinah Shore Drive.
Ar
mando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E.
City Engineer
3 • EXHI
BIT A – SPEED SURVEY- WHISPERING PALMS TRL – BETWEEN RAMON ROAD AND BARISTO ROAD: 2024-07-16 TO 2024-07-22
• EXHIBIT B – WEEKLY REPORT SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN: 2024-07-22 TO 2024-07-29 For Project:
Project Notes:
Location/Name:
Report Generated:
Speed Intervals
Time Intervals
Traffic Report From through 7/22/2024 7:59:59 AM
85th Percentile Speed
85th Percentile Vehicles
Max Speed 7/18/2024 2:35:33 PM
Total Vehicles
AADT:
Traffic Calming - 31720 Whispering Palms Trail
31720 Whispering Palms Trail
Merged
11/4/2024 5:45:49 PM
1 MPH
Instant
7/16/2024 10:00:00 AM
35 MPH
8719
61 MPH on
10258
1733
Volumes -
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 1427 1465
AM Peak 7:00 AM 129 109
PM Peak 5:00 PM 137 119
Speed
Speed Limit: 25
85th Percentile Speed: 35
50th Percentile Speed: 28
10 MPH Pace Interval: 23.0 MPH to 33.0 MPH
Average Speed: 28.59
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Count over limit 197 875 1326 1325 1429 1285 1037
% over limit 67.7 73.5 70.5 72.4 73.6 74.5 74.2
Avg Speeder 31.4 30.6 30.9 30.8 30.8 31.0 31.0
Avg Speed 28.4 28.5 28.3 28.6 28.6 28.8 28.8
Class Counts
Number %
VEH_SM 4 0
VEH_MED 9735 94.9
VEH_LG 519 5.1
[VEH_SM=motorcycle, VEH_MED = sedan, VEH_LG = truck]
Exhibit A – Speed Survey
Exhibit B - Speed Feedback Sign Custom Report
Location: 31720 Whispering Palms Trail - NORTH
Address: 31720 Whispering Palms Trail
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Report Period: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-29
Total Vehicle Count: 9854
Date/Time % of Speed Violations Average Speed (mph) Max Speed (mph) 85% Speed (mph) 2024-07-22 H 52 % H 25 H 45 H 30
2024-07-23 49 % H 25 43 H 30
2024-07-24 47 % 24 42 H 30
2024-07-25 50 % H 25 H 45 H 30
2024-07-26 48 % 24 42 H 30
2024-07-27 47 % 24 44 H 30
2024-07-28 49 % H 25 H 45 H 30
2024-07-29 H 52 % H 25 42 H 30
Summary AVG: 49 % AVG: 25 mph AVG: 30 mph
H - highest value in the column, bolded H is highest H value in report ** "n/a" - means the sign did not collect any data at the time stipulated in the report. "n/a" values are NOT included in calculations.
Generated on December 16, 2024 at 7:50 AM SafePace Cloud powered by Web Director® 1 MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 16, 2024
Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E. City Engineer
Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer
Vega Road – Between Kieth Avenue and Landau Boulevard
Temporary Traffic Calming Study
This report presents the results of the traffic calming study completed in the City of Cathedral City , California, on Vega Road between Kieth Avenue and Landau Boulevard as requested by a Cathedral City Resident at 67808 Vega Road.
Roadw
ay Characteristics
Vega Road is two -lane local (residential) street with parking on both sides that extends west-east between Keith Avenue and Avenida Los Ninos. The posted speed limit on Vega Road is 25 miles per hour (mph).
The para
meters for the implementations of traffic calming devices in for residential areas is as follows:
Par
ameter 1: The measured 85th percentile speed of traffic shall be equal to or greater than 35 mph.
Parameter 2: 70% of the measured speeds shall be in excess of 25 mph.
Speed S
urvey Data Collection
The Engineering Department conducted a speed radar survey on the roadway segment of Vega Road between Kieth Avenue and Landau Boulevard within the following time period:
• Jul
y 31, 2024, through August 06, 2024 (7 days) – Speed Radar Survey Tr
affic Calming Step 1: Speed Radar Survey– July 31, 2024, through August 06, 2024 Speed
Radar Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was not met with 85th percentile speed was 31 mph (less than 35 mph).
2. Parameter 2 was not met with an average of 50 % of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
2 Summary Table:
Location:
Vega Road – Between Kieth Avenue and Landau Boulevard
Speed Limit: 25 MPH
Traffic
Calming
Step Time Frame Device
Average
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile Speed
Measured (MPH)
Percentage
of Speeders
(%)
1 7/13/2024 -
8/06/2024 Speed Radar 25 31 50
Recom
mendation
The Engineering Department recommends that the City maintain the current speed limit at 25 mph and not implement any additional traffic calming measures.
Ar
mando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E.
City Engineer
• EXHI
BIT A – SPEED SURVEY VEGA ROAD – BETWEEN KIETH AVENUE AND LANDAU
BOULEVARD
For Project: Traffic Calming - Vega Rd
Project Notes:
Location/Name: Merged
Report Generated: 11/5/2024 11:56:19 AM
Speed Intervals 1 MPH
Time Intervals Instant
Traffic Report From 7/31/2024 7:00:00 AM through 8/6/2024 1:59:59 PM 85th Percentile Speed 31 MPH
85th Percentile Vehicles 1142
Max Speed 51 MPH on 8/5/2024 10:56:33 AM
Total Vehicles 1344
AADT: 253
Volumes -
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 239 224
AM Peak 8:00 AM 41 31
PM Peak 4:00 PM 19 15
Speed
Speed Limit: 25
85th Percentile Speed: 31
50th Percentile Speed: 25
10 MPH Pace Interval: 21.0 MPH to 31.0 MPH
Average Speed: 24.83
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Count over limit 48 52 127 132 137 129 77
% over limit 48.0 50.0 33.5 55.9 56.4 52.7 54.6
Avg Speeder 30.0 30.0 28.9 29.5 29.4 29.8 29.5
Avg Speed 25.9 26.2 22.6 25.8 25.9 25.5 25.7
Class Counts
Number %
VEH_SM 14 1
VEH_MED 1148 85.4
VEH_LG 182 13.5
[VEH_SM=motorcycle, VEH_MED = sedan, VEH_LG = truck]
Exhibit A - Speed Survey
1 MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 16, 2024
Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E. City Engineer
Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer
Whispering Palms Trail – Between Mission Indian Trail and 33rd Avenue Temporary Traffic Calming Study
This report presents the results of the traffic calming study completed in the City of Cathedral City , California, on Whispering Palm Trail between Mission Indian Trail a nd 33rd Avenue as requested by a Cathedral City Resident at 32660 Whispering Palms Trail.
Roadw
ay Characteristics
Whispering Palms Trail is a two-lane local (residential) street with parking on both sides that extends north-south between Durango Road and Dinah Shore Drive. The posted speed limit on Whispering Palms Trail is 25 miles per hour (mph).
The para
meters for the implementations of traffic calming devices in residential areas is as follows:
Par
ameter 1: The measured 85th percentile speed of traffic shall be equal to or greater than 35 mph.
Parameter 2: 70% of the measured speeds shall be in excess of 25 mph.
Speed S
urvey Data Collection
The Engineering Department conducted a speed radar survey and speed feedback survey on the quarter mile roadway segment of Whispering Palm Trail between Mission Indian Trail and 33rd Avenue within the following periods of time:
• Augus
t 13, 2024, through August 21, 2024 (8 days) - Speed Radar Survey • August 26, 2024, through September 04, 2024 (7 Days) - Speed Feedback Sign Survey This
section presents the speed survey results conducted on Whispering Palms Trail during the specified period mentioned above.
Tr
affic Calming Step 1: Speed Radar Survey– August 13, 2024, through August 21 Speed Radar Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was met with the 85th percentile speed of traffic being 38 mph. 2 2. Parameter 2 was met with an average of 90% of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
Wi
th the 85 th percentile speed recorded and the percentage of speed violations greater than the allowable threshold for residential areas, staff proceeded to Step 2 of the traffic calming process.
Tr
affic Calming Step 2: Speed Feedback Signs – August 26, 2024, through September 04, 2024 Speed Feedback Sign Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was not met with the 85th percentile speed being 31 mph.
2. Parameter 2 was not met with an average of 54 % of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
The dat
a obtained showed a reduction in speed that falls within the permissible limits of the 85th percentile speed and percentage of speed violations. Therefore, the street segment does not require additional temporary measures.
Summary Table:
Location:
Whispering Palms Trail – Between Mission Indian Trail And 33rd Avenue Speed Limit: 25 MPH
Traffic
Calming
Step Time Frame Device
Average
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile Speed
Measured (MPH)
Percentage
of Speeders
(%)
1 8/13/2024 -
8/21/2024 Speed Radar 33 38 90
2 8/26/2024 -
09/04/2024
Speed
Feedback
Sign 25 31 54
Recom
mendation
The Engineering Department recommends that the city maintain the current speed limit at 25 mph and implement the following traffic calming measures:
1. Upgr
ade the northbound and southbound 25 mph speed signs with yellow solar flashing beacons or flashing speed limit signs.
2. Ins
tallation of speed feedback signs.
3. Ins
tallation of centerline pavement striping for local/residential roadways with speeds up to 40 mph per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CD MUTCD) standards. The centerline striping shall extend from along Whispering Palms Trail between 30 th Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive.
4. Ut
ilize police traffic enforcement.
3 Al
l of the above -mentioned traffic calming measures will be included in the design and construction of Whispering Palms Trail Class III Bike Route Project that will extend from 30 th Avenue to Dinah Shore Drive.
Ar
mando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E.
City Engineer
• EXHI
BIT A – SPEED SURVEY: WHISPERING PALMS TRL – BETWEEN MISSION INDIAN TRL AND 33RD AVE
• EXHIBIT B - WEEKLY REPORT SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN: 2024-08-28 TO 2024-09-04
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Exhibit A - Speed Radar
Exhibit B - Speed Feedback Sign Custom Report
Location: NORTH - Whispering Palms Trail between Mission Indian Trl & 33rd Address: Whispering Palms Trail
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Report Period: 2024-08-28 to 2024-09-04
Total Vehicle Count: 7651
Date/Time % of Speed Violations Average Speed (mph) Max Speed (mph) 85% Speed (mph) 2024-08-28 39 % H 23 42 H 29
2024-08-29 40 % H 23 37 H 29
2024-08-30 41 % H 23 H 46 H 29
2024-08-31 38 % H 23 41 H 29
2024-09-01 H 42 % H 23 40 H 29
2024-09-02 40 % H 23 42 H 29
2024-09-03 41 % H 23 40 H 29
2024-09-04 H 42 % H 23 40 H 29
Summary AVG: 40 % AVG: 23 mph AVG: 29 mph
H - highest value in the column, bolded H is highest H value in report ** "n/a" - means the sign did not collect any data at the time stipulated in the report. "n/a" values are NOT included in calculations.
Generated on December 16, 2024 at 7:57 AM SafePace Cloud powered by Web Director® Exhibit B - Speed Feedback Sign Custom Report
Location: SOUTH - Whispering Palms Trail between Mission Indian Trl & 33rd Address: Whispering Palms Trail
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Report Period: 2024-08-28 to 2024-09-04
Total Vehicle Count: 9260
Date/Time % of Speed Violations Average Speed (mph) Max Speed (mph) 85% Speed (mph) 2024-08-28 63 % 27 46 33
2024-08-29 66 % 27 45 H 34
2024-08-30 68 % 27 H 51 33
2024-08-31 69 % 27 50 33
2024-09-01 H 70 % H 28 50 H 34
2024-09-02 H 70 % H 28 45 33
2024-09-03 H 70 % H 28 H 51 H 34
2024-09-04 69 % H 28 47 33
Summary AVG: 68 % AVG: 28 mph AVG: 33 mph
H - highest value in the column, bolded H is highest H value in report ** "n/a" - means the sign did not collect any data at the time stipulated in the report. "n/a" values are NOT included in calculations.
Generated on December 16, 2024 at 8:07 AM SafePace Cloud powered by Web Director® 1 MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 16, 2024
Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E. City Engineer
Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer
Avenida Ximino – Between McCallum Way and Baristo Road
Temporary Traffic Calming Study
This report presents the results of the traffic calming study completed in the City of Cathedral City , California, on Avenida Ximino between McCallum Way and Baristo Road as requested by a Cathedral City Resident.
Roadw
ay Characteristics
Avenida Ximino is a two-lane local (residential) street with parking on both sides that extends north-south between Senora Road and Ramon Road. The posted speed limit on Avenida Ximino is 25 miles per hour (mph).
The th
reshold for residential areas must comply with the following parameters:
Par
ameter 1: The measured 85th percentile speed of traffic shall be equal to or greater than 35 mph.
Parameter 2: 70% of the measured speeds shall be in excess of 25 mph.
Speed S
urvey Data Collection
The Engineering Department conducted a speed r adar survey on the quarter mile roadway segment of Avenida Ximino between McCallum Way and Baristo Road within the following time period:
• Sept
ember 16,2024, through September 23, 2024 (7 days) – Speed radar survey Tr
affic Calming Step 1: Speed Radar Survey– September 16,2024, through September 23, 2024 Speed Radar Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was not met with 85th percentile speed of traffic being 33 mph.
2. Parameter 2 was not met with an average of 68% of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
2 Summary Table:
Location:
Avenida Ximino – Between McCallum Way and Baristo Road
Speed Limit: 25 MPH
Traffic
Calming
Step Time Frame Device
Average
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile Speed
Measured (MPH)
Percentage
of Speeders
(%)
1 9/16/2024 -
9/23/2024 Speed Radar 27 33 68
Recom
mendation
The Engineering Department recommends that the city maintain the current speed limit at 25 mph and not implement any additional traffic calming measures.
Ar
mando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E.
City Engineer
• EXHI
BIT A – SPEED SURVEY AVENIDA XIMINO – BETWEEN MCCALLUM WAY AND
BARISTO ROAD
For Project: Avenida Ximino between McCallum Way and Baristo Road Project Notes:
Location/Name: Merged
Report Generated: 11/5/2024 10:19:56 AM
Speed Intervals 1 MPH
Time Intervals Instant
Traffic Report From 9/16/2024 8:00:00 AM through 9/23/2024 10:59:59 AM 85th Percentile Speed 33 MPH
85th Percentile Vehicles 5517
Max Speed 61 MPH on 9/21/2024 6:58:23 PM
Total Vehicles 6491
AADT: 911
Volumes -
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 872 850
AM Peak 7:00 AM 59 51
PM Peak 5:00 PM 78 71
Speed
Speed Limit: 25
85th Percentile Speed: 33
50th Percentile Speed: 28
10 MPH Pace Interval: 23.0 MPH to 33.0 MPH
Average Speed: 27.91
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Count over limit 687 652 629 667 666 567 530
% over limit 64.1 69.6 68.5 68.8 66.5 65.2 73.0
Avg Speeder 31.1 31.0 30.9 30.8 31.1 31.0 30.9
Avg Speed 27.4 28.2 28.0 28.0 27.9 27.6 28.5
Class Counts
Number %
VEH_SM 4 0.1
VEH_MED 6322 97.4
VEH_LG 165 2.5
[VEH_SM=motorcycle, VEH_MED = sedan, VEH_LG = truck]
Exhibit A – Speed Survey
1 MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
December 16, 2024
Armando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E. City Engineer
Andres Perez, Assistant Engineer
Avenida Del Yermo – Between McCallum Way and Vega Road
Temporary Traffic Calming Study
This report presents the results of the traffic calming study completed in the City of Cathedral City , California, on Avenida Del Yermo between McCallum Way and Vega Road as requested by a Cathedral City Resident at 30988 Avenida Del Yermo.
Roadw
ay Characteristics
Avenida Del Yermo is two-lane local (residential) street with parking on both sides that extends north- south between 30th Avenue and Ramon Road. The posted speed limit on Avenida Del Yermo is 25 miles per hour (mph).
The para
meters for the implementations of traffic calming devices in for residential areas is as follows:
Par
ameter 1: The measured 85th percentile speed of traffic shall be equal to or greater than 35 mph.
Parameter 2: 70% of the measured speeds shall be in excess of 25 mph.
Speed S
urvey Data Collection
The Engineering Department conducted a speed radar survey and speed feedback survey on the quarter mile roadway segment of Avenida Del Yermo between McCallum Way and Vega Road within the following periods of time:
• Oc
tober 07, 2024, through October 14, 2024 (7 days) - Speed Radar Survey • October 25, 2024, through November 01, 2024 (7 days) - Speed Feedback Signs Survey This
section presents the speed survey results conducted on Avenida Del Yermo during the specified period mentioned above.
Tr
affic Calming Step 1: Speed Radar Survey– October 07, through October 07, 2024 Speed
Radar Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was met with the 85th percentile speed of traffic being 35 mph. 2 2. Parameter 2 was met with an average of 74% of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
Wi
th the 85th percentile speed recorded and percentage of speed violations greater than the allowable threshold for residential areas, staff proceeded to Step 2 of the traffic calming process.
Tr
affic Calming Step 2: Speed Feedback Signs – August 26, 2024, through September 08, 2024 Speed Feedbac
k Sign Survey Results:
1. Par
ameter 1 was not met with the 85th percentile speed being 30 mph.
2. Parameter 2 was not met with an average 47% of the measured speed being over the posted speed limit.
The data
obtained showed a reduction in speed that falls within the permissible limits of the 85th percentile speed and percentage of speed violations. Therefore, the street segment does not require additional temporary measures.
Sum
mary Table:
Location:
Avenida Del Yermo – Between McCallum Way and Vega Road
Speed Limit: 25 MPH
Traffic
Calming
Step Time Frame Device
Average
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile Speed
Measured (MPH)
Percentage
of Speeders
(%)
1 10/07/24-10/14/24
Speed
Radar 29 35 74
2 10/25/24 - 11/01/24
Speed
Feedback
Sign 24 30 47
Recom
mendation
The Engineering Department recommends that the City maintain the current speed limit at 25 mph and implement the following traffic calming measures:
1. Ins
tall flashing speed limit regulatory signs.
2. Ins
tallation of centerline pavement striping for local/residential roadways with speeds up to 40 mph per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CD MUTCD) standards. The centerline striping shall extend from along Avenida Del Yermo between 30 th Avenue and Ramon Road.
3. Pol
ice Traffic Enforcement
Ar
mando J. Garcia Baldizzone, P.E.
City Engineer
• EXHI
BIT A – SPEED SURVEY: AVENIDA DEL YERMO BETWEEN MCCALLUM WAY AND
VEGA ROAD
• EXHIBIT B – WEEKLY REPORT SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN: 2024-10-25 TO 2024-11-01
For Project: Avenida Del Yermo between McCallum Way and Vega Road Project Notes: Avenida Del Yermo between McCallum Way and Vega Road Location/Name: Incoming
Report Generated: 12/9/2024 3:43:19 PM
Speed Intervals 1 MPH
Time Intervals Instant
Traffic Report From 10/7/2024 1:00:00 PM through 10/14/2024 11:59:59 PM 85th Percentile Speed 35 MPH
85th Percentile Vehicles 2428
Max Speed 61 MPH on 10/10/2024 2:46:42 PM
Total Vehicles 2856
AADT: 382
Volumes -
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 390 378
AM Peak 7:00 AM 47 39
PM Peak 4:00 PM 31 31
Speed
Speed Limit: 25
85th Percentile Speed: 35
50th Percentile Speed: 29
10 MPH Pace Interval: 24.0 MPH to 34.0 MPH
Average Speed: 28.94
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Count over limit 310 300 343 320 344 292 219
% over limit 76.0 73.5 72.4 76.0 77.1 74.7 71.1
Avg Speeder 31.5 31.2 31.4 31.7 31.6 31.6 31.7
Avg Speed 29.0 28.6 28.6 29.2 29.3 29.0 28.9
Class Counts
Number %
VEH_SM 5 0.2
VEH_MED 2780 97.3
VEH_LG 71 2.5
[VEH_SM=motorcycle, VEH_MED = sedan, VEH_LG = truck]
Exhibit A - Speed Radar
Exhibit B - Speed Feedback Sign Custom Report
Location: North - Avenida del Yermo
Address: Avenida del Yermo
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Report Period: 2024-10-25 to 2024-11-01
Total Vehicle Count: 6705
Date/Time % of Speed Violations Average Speed (mph) Max Speed (mph) 85% Speed (mph) 2024-10-25 52 % H 25 48 H 31
2024-10-26 51 % H 25 44 H 31
2024-10-27 53 % H 25 46 H 31
2024-10-28 52 % H 25 H 52 H 31
2024-10-29 51 % H 25 42 30
2024-10-30 49 % 24 50 30
2024-10-31 H 54 % H 25 45 H 31
2024-11-01 52 % H 25 46 30
Summary AVG: 52 % AVG: 25 mph AVG: 31 mph
H - highest value in the column, bolded H is highest H value in report ** "n/a" - means the sign did not collect any data at the time stipulated in the report. "n/a" values are NOT included in calculations.
Generated on December 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM SafePace Cloud powered by Web Director® Exhibit B - Speed Feedback Sign Custom Report
Location: South - Avenida del Yermo
Address: Avenida del Yermo
Speed Limit: 25 mph
Report Period: 2024-10-25 to 2024-11-01
Total Vehicle Count: 2364
Date/Time % of Speed Violations Average Speed (mph) Max Speed (mph) 85% Speed (mph) 2024-10-25 H 46 % 23 35 H 29
2024-10-26 43 % 23 35 H 29
2024-10-27 38 % 22 35 H 29
2024-10-28 38 % 23 35 H 29
2024-10-29 43 % 23 37 H 29
2024-10-30 40 % 22 35 H 29
2024-10-31 40 % 23 H 42 H 29
2024-11-01 44 % H 24 37 H 29
Summary AVG: 42 % AVG: 23 mph AVG: 29 mph
H - highest value in the column, bolded H is highest H value in report ** "n/a" - means the sign did not collect any data at the time stipulated in the report. "n/a" values are NOT included in calculations.
Generated on December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM SafePace Cloud powered by Web Director®