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Traffic committee approves traffic‑calming measures on South Walnut Avenue near Walnut Grove Intermediate School
Summary
After staff found elevated weekday speeds on South Walnut Avenue, the committee approved a package of measures — new 25 mph signs, pavement markings, transverse rumble strips and refreshed school‑zone signs — and agreed which items go to maintenance versus city council.
The West Covina Traffic Committee approved staff recommendations to install multiple traffic‑calming and signage measures on South Walnut Avenue between East Vine Avenue and Francesquito Avenue after staff analysis showed speeds above the 25 mph posted limit.
Robert, CIP project manager, divided the requested segment into two roughly 1,290‑foot sections for analysis. Staff reported SWITRIS collision data for the northern segment showed two collisions in the review period. Traffic counts on May 6 found northbound 1,659 and southbound 1,269 vehicles per day on the northern segment (2,928 total); the 24‑hour speed survey showed an 80th‑percentile speed of 33 mph where the posted limit is 25 mph. For the southern segment staff reported combined daily volumes of 4,789 vehicles and an 80th‑percentile speed of 33 mph.
Staff recommended, for segment 1 (Vine to Merced): install 25 mph speed limit signs on the west side of South Walnut, install transverse rumble strips at two locations (one in each direction), add a southbound school‑zone sign on the west side, and replace faded signs. For segment 2 (Merced to Francesquito): replace the 25 mph sign on the west side for southbound traffic and add 25 mph pavement markings for the southbound direction. Committee members clarified which items constitute routine maintenance (replace faded signs, refresh red curb) and which are new installations requiring City Council approval. The committee unanimously approved the staff recommendations and agreed to forward the new‑installation items to council and send maintenance work to Public Works.
A committee member asked whether Public Works conducts routine, city‑wide proactive sign and curb refreshes; staff said limited staffing and workloads limit proactivity and that safety‑related items flagged by the committee are prioritized. The committee documented follow‑up tasks: route maintenance items to Public Works and prepare an exhibit for City Council for items requiring approval.
