TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: March 4, 2026
PRESENT: Chair Bulinski, Board Member C. Cullen, J. Trinh, K. Brown, C. Collins
ABSENT: Vice Chair Madary, I. Carrillo, and O. Valadez
STAFF PRESENT: Veronica Garcia, Philip Nitollama, Brett Craig, and Felipe Medina.
Chair Bulinski called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
a. Chair & Vice Chair
Member J. Trinh motioned, and Member C. Collins seconded to revisit the election for next meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
Vice C. Cullen, motioned, and Board Member J. Trinh seconded to approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2025, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION
MAIT Report- Quarterly Oral Update
Recommending that the Transportation Board receive and file this presentation.
Resident Speed Hump Program Update
Recommending that the Transportation Board receive and file this presentation.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CITYWIDE SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION PROGRAM
An Engineering & Traffic Survey (E&TS) evaluated 319 roadway segments for potential speed limit reductions. It recommended lowering limits on 135 segments by 5 -10 MPH, with no increases suggested. Research shows a significant relationship between vehicle
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: March 4, 2026
speed and pedestrian survival rates in collisions. Sixty -three segments were identified as Safety Corridors, eligible for an additional 5 MPH speed limit reduction due to high crash rates. The Policy Recommendations and Implementation Plan prioritize speed management in areas with excessive speeding and vulnerable users, suggesting cost - effective measures like speed limit markings and feedback signs. The final recommendations resulted in 150 unchanged segments, 135 reduced, and 34 with new limits. Public Works will coordinate with the Police Department for enforcement once the new limits are adopted.
In conclusion, we also received one e-comment in support and a request to change the speed limit to 35 mph for a portion of Victoria Avenue.
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member C. Collins, seconded by J. Trinh, to approve the staff’s recommendation and to amend the requested portion on Victoria Avenue and change it to 35 mph. The motion passes unanimously with Chair J. Bulinski, Board Members C. Cullen, J. Trinh, K. Brown, and C. Collins, voting yes.
LARKIN COURT – ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMED 2-HOUR PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE The Public Works Department received a petition from 75% of Larkin Court residents requesting a “2-Hour Parking from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ). Residents cite issues with outside parking from Lorraine Terrace Apartments, such as limited availability, driveway blockages, noise, and litter. A second recommendation included a proposed one -way northbound only pilot project along Monroe Street (frontage road) between Ouida Drive and Monroe Street ( arterial road) to increase on-street parking capacity.
If approved, the PPZ would help ensure adequate parking for residents during peak hours while allowing unrestricted parking outside of these times.
In conclusion, five individuals spoke in support and two in opposition to the city staff's recommendation; one call was received in support, and no e-comments or emails were received.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: March 4, 2026
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member C. Collins, seconded by C. Cullen, to approve the staff’s recommendation. The motion passes unanimously with Chair J.
Bulinski, Board Members C. Cullen, J. Trinh, K. Brown, and C. Collins, voting yes.
REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ON LURIN AVE.
Residents of Lurin Avenue petitioned for speed humps, with 73% in favor, meeting the city's requirement. Staff confirmed the street met all technical criteria for installation.
Traffic surveys showed speeds exceeding the 25 MPH prima facie speed limit, prompting the suggestion of Type II Speed humps for emergency access. Five possible locations for the speed humps have been identified, aiming to reduce speeding while considering emergency vehicle response times.
In conclusion, two individuals spoke in support of the city staff's recommendation; one call was received in support, and four e-comments in support, no emails were received.
Following discussion, it was moved by Board Member C. Collins, seconded by C. Cullen, to approve the staff’s recommendation. The motion passes unanimously with Chair J.
Bulinski, Board Members C. Cullen, J. Trinh, K. Brown, and C. Collins, voting yes.
2026 TRANSPORTATION BOARD WORK PLAN
The Transportation Board advises the City Council on parking, traffic regulation, construction projects, and community mobility issues. Its activities include reviewing agenda items, gathering public input, asking city staff questions, and voting on recommendations for the Council. To help achieve its objectives, a work plan has been created for March 2026 to February 2027, detailing the Board's goals. Draft work plans will be presented to the City Council Standing Committee(s) for feedback. All actions and goals will be included in the 2026 Transportation Board Annual Performance Report.
Following discussion, the motion was approved by Board Member C. Cullen, seconded by Board Member J. Trinh . The motion passes unanimously with Chair J. Bulinski, Board Members C. Cullen, J. Trinh, K. Brown, and C. Collins, voting yes.
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
Transportation Board Minutes: March 4, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON TRAFFIC ENGINEERING-RELATED ITEMS a. City Council approved January 2026
a. Ouida Dr- Establishment of a timed preferential parking zone b. Request for speed humps on First St. between Main St. & Mulberry St. c. Speed limit zone establishments- First St. & Victoria Ave. Frontage Rd. b. City Council denied January 2026
a. Madison St. & Emerald St. & Madison St. and Freda Ave. Traffic circulation 12- month pilot project.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER / PARKING SERVICES UPDATES
a. Planning to bring the Safe Route to School Citywide Project for review to the Transportation Board Meeting.
b. Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP) has begun and will implement a comprehensive community engagement plan.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE TRANSPORTATION BOARD CONSIDERATION
a. None
The Transportation Board meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.