TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: April 2, 2025
PRESENT: Chair Bulinski, Vice Chair Madary, Board Member J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez,
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Veronica Garcia, Breg Caig, Philip Nitollama, and Nathan Mustafa.
Chair Bulinski called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
Vice Chair T. Madary motioned and seconded by Board Member J. Trinh, to approve the meeting minutes of February 5, 2025, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
ABSENCE
The Transportation Board recorded the excuse absence of Board Member I. Carrillo from March 5, 2025, regular meeting as excused.
Board Member Vice Chair T. Madary motioned and seconded by Board Member O.
Valadez, to approve of the excused absences. The motion carried unanimously.
The Transportation Board recorded the excuse absence of Vice Chair T. Madary from May 7, 2025, June 4, 2025, and July 2, 2025 regular meeting as excused.
Board Member O. Valadez motioned and seconded by Board Member J. Trinh , to approve of the excused absences. The motion carried unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: April 2, 2025
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ON KILMARNOCK
The City received a petition from the residents of Kilmarnock Way requesting the installation of speed humps on their street. A review of the petition and the roadway conditions on Kilmarnock Way, specifically between Kelty Drive and Barton Street, was conducted in accordance with the City’s Speed Hump Program.
The petition showed that 41 out of 46 residents (89%) on Kilmarnock Way supported the installation of speed humps, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 70% support from residents. Notably, there were no signatures from residents opposing the consideration of speed humps.
City staff investigated traffic speeds, volumes, and street geometry. When comparing their findings to the City’s established guidelines for speed humps, it was found that Kilmarnock Way met 6 out of the 8 required criteria. As all eight criteria must be m et according to City policy, Kilmarnock Way does not qualify for speed humps.
However, a letter of appeal was submitted to city staff requesting that the proposed speed humps be reviewed by the Transportation Board. Additionally, seven e-comments were received regarding this issue: six were in support and one was opposed. Four individuals spoke in support of the installation during the meeting, and there were no callers.
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member C. Collins , seconded by Board Member C. Carrillo to denied of the staff’s recommendation and make a new recommendation to approve the speed humps . The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J. Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez, voting yes.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
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TYLER ST. CIRCULATION PILOT
City Staff recommend this item to be continued to a future Transportation Board meeting.
Two e-comments were received in opposition. No speakers and no callers.
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member O. Valadez, seconded by Board Member C. Collins to approve item to continue . The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J. Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez, voting yes.
MARKET STREET AND SECOND STREET – REMOVAL OF A SEGMENT OF TIMED 2 -HOUR PARKING ZONE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF TIMED 20-MINUTE PARKING ZONES
The Public Works Department received a petition from four out of five local businesses, or eighty percent (80%), near the Riverside Market at 3225 Market Street Suite #105. They want to remove part of the existing timed 2-Hour Parking zone on the west side of Market Street, just south of Second Street, and replace it with a timed 20-Minute Parking zone.
Another petition came from five out of six businesses, or eighty-three percent (83%), near both the Riverside Market and Centerpointe Luxury Apartments at 3145 Market Street.
This petition asks to remove the yellow curb commercial loading zone on the south side of Second Street, from 55 feet west of Market Street to 42 feet further west. They want to create a timed 20-Minute Parking zone in that area.
These new timed 20-Minute Parking zones aim to help more customers find parking close to the Riverside Market. The market owner says the current yellow curb loading zone isn’t used because businesses prefer the rear parking lot for loading and unloading. Removing the loading zone and adding two timed 20 -Minute Parking spots will make better use of the space and provide short-term parking for shoppers.
To match the existing timed 2-Hour Parking zones, the new timed 20-Minute Parking zones will be in effect during busy hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays. Additionally, no e-comments, no speakers and no callers were received regarding this issue.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member I. Carrillo , seconded by Board Member J. Trin h to approve of the staff’s recommendation . The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J. Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez, voting yes.
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
The Transportation Board provides advice to the City Council on parking and traffic issues.
This includes managing on-street and off-street parking, regulating traffic on city streets, reviewing traffic construction projects, and discussing changes to the Circulation and Community Mobility Element of the General Plan. The Board also conducts an annual review of the traffic signal synchronization plan, looks into neighborhood traffic calming options, checks speed limits, and addresses traffic operations.
The Board reviews agenda items, listens to public feedback during meetings, asks city staff questions, and votes on recommendations for the City Council. This report updates the Transportation Board on the Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-2026. Additionally, no e-comments, no speakers and no callers were received regarding this issue.
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member C. Collins , seconded by Board Member O. Valadez to approve of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J. Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez, voting yes.
CURB EXTENSIONS – PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PILOT PROJECTS
The City’s Complete Streets Ordinance, specifically section 7.3 ‘Development Standards’ (www.riversideca.gov/pact), encourages the installation of curb extensions, which have seen limited adoption despite being referenced in planning documents like the Downtown Specific Plan.
Curb extensions are effective placemaking tools found in areas with high pedestrian activity, such as downtowns and near schools. They improve walkability by lowering
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
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vehicle speeds, reducing crossing distances, and enhancing pedestrian visibility. This can encourage residents and visitors to explore more local businesses in Riverside.
The Public Works Department plans to install curb extensions at fourteen citywide locations using semi -permanent materials as part of the Fiscal Year 25/26 paving program. This approach allows for economies of scale by integrating curb extensions into larger paving contracts.
Installation is expected in late 2025 or throughout 2026. The duration of individual pilot locations will depend on community feedback and the effectiveness of the installations.
Ultimately, these may be converted to concrete, maintained as semi -permanent structures, or removed entirely. Additionally, no e-comments, no speakers and no callers were received regarding this issue.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Chair T. Madary, seconded by Board Member C. Collins to approve of the staff’s recommendation . The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J. Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, C. Collins, and Valadez, voting yes.
DISCUSS THE ABSENCE OF BOARD MEMBER OSCAR VALADEZ FROM MARCH 5, 2025, REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRANSPORTATION BOARD.
The Transportation Board recorded the absence of Board Member O. Valadez from March 5, 2025, regular meeting as excused.
Board Member C. Collins motioned and seconded by Board Member I. Carrillo , to approve of the excused absences. The motion was carried unanimously, with Chair J.
Bulinski, Vice Chair T. Madary, Board Members J. Trinh, I. Carrillo, and C. Collins voting yes.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON TRAFFIC ENGINEERING-RELATED ITEMS a. March 18, 20205 The City Council approved the installation of speed humps on Maude.
b. March 25, 2025 The City Council introduced the ordina nce establishing truck axle restrictions along Madison Street.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025, 5:30 P.M.
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c. March 25, 2025 The City Council approved the purchase of meridian mobile archer vehicles barriers.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER / PARKING SERVICES UPDATES
a. Three grants were submitted under the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 and all three were approved with the cumulative total combined grant award amount of 6.2 million dollars in traffic safety grant funds.
i. The first grant will install traffic signal controllers at a hundred sixty intersections; the second grant will improve multi -way stop signs at thirty-five locations, install pedestrian median fencing and construct audible pedestrian push buttons and high visibility crosswalks; the third grant will install new bike lanes along Van Buren from Arlington to Magnolia.
ii. Second grant program will provide a free study at no cost to the City called “The Complete Street Safety Assessment” (CSSA). The planning grant is not physical but will have a team of traffic safety experts that will review the entire Magnolia -Market corridor and provide improvement recommendations in a study based on a review of traffic collision data and field reviews.
iii. Presented the Proposed Vision Zero Action Plan to the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee in March. This will now go to the City Council April 22. This program is intended to make the City commit to a timeline and start working towards a goal of zero fatal traffic collisions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE TRANSPORTATION BOARD CONSIDERATION
a. Chair Bulinski requests and update on Adams Street interchange where it stands and what work is being accomplished.
b. Board Member C. Collins ask to review The Casa Blanca neighborhood as they are expressing concern that the new school opening in August will increase speeding in the area.
c. Board Member O. Valadez suggested that Tyler & the 91 Fwy. signal to be left green because that has a domino effect though all of Tyler.
d. Board Member C. Collins asked the City staff to look into Harrison and Indiana as the visibility is not good and can cause a collision.
The Transportation Board meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.