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Commission asks city to upgrade roadside reflectors at Eastfield curve, declines broad new signage
Summary
Traffic commissioners recommended the city update worn roadside reflectors (paddles) at 44 Eastfield and declined broad new slow‑down signage, while discussing guardrail feasibility and experimental pavement legends to support pedestrian and horse safety.
The Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Commission on July 24 recommended city staff upgrade and maintain existing roadside reflectors (described in the record as paddles) at a narrow curve near 44 Eastfield Drive and discussed, but declined to pursue, a broad new program of permanent slow‑down signage.
Traffic engineer Vanessa (city traffic engineer) told commissioners the reflectors at the Eastfield site are a maintenance issue and should be replaced and spaced correctly; she said the city lacks space to install full guardrails at the most constrained curves and that the existing white edge stripe added in prior years provides a stronger continuous delineation of the roadway. Vanessa advised against adding more permanent ‘‘slow down’’ signage, calling it likely to add sign clutter without measurably changing driver speeds.
Commission action and public comment: Resident Judith Haynel urged improved visibility in fog and expressed concern about the narrow turnout near the Eastfield house and the Crest Road overlook. The commission voted to request staff upgrade the reflectors at the Eastfield location to current standards. The motion passed by voice vote.
Pavement legends and targeted markings: Commissioners asked staff to consider whether pavement legends (large, painted speed numerals) as a complementary treatment at a few critical locations such as Crest Road might be appropriate. Vanessa said pavement legends may complement speed-limit signs but are only a supplement to standard regulatory signage; she recommended any pavement legend read the posted limit (for example, “30”) rather than a generic “slow down.” Staff agreed to return with options for possible demonstration locations and cost estimates.
Implementation notes: Staff said replacing reflectors would be a maintenance action by the city; more sweeping measures (guardrails, new permanent signage, or ranger/police patrol expansion) would require separate evaluations and potential budget allocation. Commissioners asked that staff coordinate with the community association on any gateway or entry signage and to address maintenance of existing devices across the city.
