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West Covina committee approves speed‑calming measures for West Puente Avenue segment
Summary
The West Covina Traffic Committee voted 4-0 to approve sign replacements, pavement legends and solar radar feedback signs along West Puente Avenue between North Vincent Avenue and North Sunset Avenue after a TransTech study found 85th‑percentile speeds above the posted limit and multiple collisions.
The West Covina Traffic Committee on Sept. 17 approved traffic‑calming recommendations for West Puente Avenue between North Vincent Avenue and North Sunset Avenue after a TransTech Engineers study found higher‑than‑posted speeds and a history of collisions.
TransTech presented 24‑hour counts and an August speed survey showing an average daily traffic volume of about 9,600 vehicles and an 85th‑percentile speed of 46 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. The consultant reported 15 collisions from Jan. 2022 through July 2025, including nine mid‑block collisions, and based on engineering judgment recommended a package of low‑cost measures.
The committee approved replacing faded 40 mph speed limit signs and signal‑head warning signs, adding 40‑mph pavement legends, installing one solar‑powered radar “your speed” feedback sign in each direction mid‑block, and replacing other faded signs and markings. TransTech said the radar feedback signs flash drivers’ speeds to remind motorists of the posted limit.
Committee members asked about cost. Finance Director Karen Ogawa said there is a line item in the city’s Capital Improvement Program for traffic calming and that funds are available; no specific cost estimates were provided at the meeting. The committee requested that cost estimates be provided in future reports if the committee desires them.
The vote to approve the recommendations was 4-0.
The committee directed TransTech and city staff to proceed with the Phase 1 measures. Staff noted any further or higher‑cost proposals could be brought back for committee consideration.
TransTech and staff said no public speakers signed up to comment on this item.
