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Council approves 12-month pilot of rubberized raised medians on Surfside Drive to curb reckless driving
Summary
Citing resident complaints of "donuts" and reckless driving, the council authorized a 12-month pilot to install painted rubberized raised medians and a rapid-flashing beacon at Surfside Drive and Market Street, authorizing up to $25,000 from the city's speed cushion account.
The Port Hueneme City Council unanimously approved a 12-month pilot project to install painted, rubberized raised medians and a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon at the Surfside Drive and Market Street intersection to reduce reckless driving maneuvers.
Principal Engineer Charles Cable presented the proposal, saying staff chose a rubberized median and short speed-cushion-style devices recommended by the traffic engineer. "This program aims to reduce reckless driving maneuvers like donuts along Surfside Drive and increase traffic calming," Cable said, and noted that the pilot would be evaluated regularly. Staff estimated the pilot cost at $10,000 and requested authorization not to exceed $25,000 from the city's speed cushion account to allow flexibility during the pilot.
Council members questioned the design details and the risk that drivers would relocate the behavior to other streets. Staff said the pilot's modular cushions would be bolted and adjustable "so we can move these out or in as we evaluate the program," and that staff would report back if the pilot created unforeseen problems elsewhere.
The council voted unanimously to authorize the pilot and the funding authorization. The measure passed with all five council members voting in favor.
Next steps: Public Works will install the pilot devices, begin monitoring outcomes and return to council with evaluation findings and any recommended adjustments at the end of the pilot period.
