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ESTABLISHMENT OF AXLE RESTRICTION –SEGMENT OF PLACENTIA LANEMobility and Infrastructure Committee MeetingMay 8, 2025Public Works Department RiversideCA.gov2
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BACKGROUND•Residents have reported large commercial truck trafficon Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street potentially cutting through between the City of Colton and the I-215 freeway.•The Public Works Department may establish axle restrictions to prohibit use of select arterial roadways by larger commercial vehicles. •Proposed axle restrictions assist in preserving the pavement and may improve safety and reduce noise.
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TRANSPORTATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION•On October 2, 2024, the Transportation Board reviewed the proposal and voted unanimously to establish the proposed axle restriction on Placentia Lane between Center Street and Orange Street.
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DISCUSSION•Public Works is proposing establishment of an axle restriction prohibiting use by trucks in excess of 3 axles on the segment of Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street. •Based on a March 2024 traffic data count, a combined 15.8% of trucks were present which exceeds the FHWA 3% standard threshold. •The restriction will not impact local-serving trips with destinations on Placentia Lane.5 6 4/22/2025
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INTENT OF PROPOSED AXLE RESTRICTION
1. To restrict cut-through commercial truck traffic use;2. Improve safety and operations; 3. Preserve the condition of the pavement; 4. Reduce resulting noise along the street segment; and 5. Augment the existing nearby restriction on Orange Street.
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VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS
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VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION DATA
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1. Requires local agencies to adopt changes to their circulation elements to create designated truck routes by January 2026;2. Riverside opposed the bill text in its adopted form, but developing plans to comply;3. Staff do not believe this specific restriction would need to be removed as a result of AB 98, which encourages avoiding ‘residential areas and sensitive receptors’; and4. Staff will keep the Committee appraised of plans to comply with AB 98NEW LAW: ASSEMBLY BILL 98 RiversideCA.gov12
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RECOMMENDATION•That the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee review and recommend that City Council approve establishment of the proposed axle restriction prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding 3 axles on the segment of Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street.
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•The axle restriction proposal would be presentedto the City Council for final consideration at afuture subsequent meeting.NEXT STEP13 14