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Commission denies three all‑way stop requests, orders red‑curb daylighting per state law
Summary
The commission rejected all‑way stop requests at three intersections after traffic counts and collision data failed to meet warrant criteria, and instead approved 20‑foot red‑curb daylighting at each approach to improve sight lines and comply with AB 413.
The Montebello Traffic & Safety Commission on Monday denied requests for three all‑way stop signs — at North 3rd Street & West Cleveland Avenue, North 12th Street & West Madison, and Findlay Avenue & Via San Delaro — but approved installation of 20 feet of red curb on each approach at those intersections to improve sight lines under the state’s daylighting requirements.
Dennis Barnes, the traffic engineer presenting the studies, said counts and collision history at each location did not meet the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) warrants that justify all‑way stops. "They did not meet the traffic volume warrants nor did it meet the accident criteria," Barnes said, noting the intersections were generally open and that the stop‑warrant thresholds require higher 24‑hour vehicle volumes and five or more correctable collisions within 12 months.
Barnes recommended denying the stop requests and instead painting 20 feet of red curb on each corner to comply with the daylighting law and increase visibility; commissioners approved the staff recommendations on roll call after asking questions about school proximity and pedestrian counts. Staff noted school crossing warrants use different manual counts and recommended a separate pedestrian study if commissioners wanted more targeted data.
Commissioners discussed the trade‑off of lost parking (staff estimated the North 12th/West Madison red curb would remove two parking spaces) and the need to coordinate with the school district where pedestrian safety is a concern. One commissioner urged that applicants be notified when their requests are agendized so they can present evidence in person.
The denials and daylighting approvals were taken as separate decisions: the commission recorded motions to accept staff reports denying the stop requests and motions to approve red‑curb installations for daylighting compliance. No party asked to appeal the decisions during the meeting; staff indicated implementation would be handled through Public Works work orders and would follow any additional steps required by the city's procedures.
