DATE: February 19, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
TITLE: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STOP CONTROLS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing stop controls at various intersections within the City of Oceanside.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Staff has received multiple requests from residents for stop controls at various intersections within the City of Oceanside to help clarify which drivers have the right-of-way. There are locations where there are no stop controls whether it be a four-legged intersection or a three-legged ("T") intersection. There are also locations where there is existing stop control on the minor leg of an intersection, but due to corner sight visibility limitations, there are recommendations to establish an "all-way" stop. In addition, there are some neighborhoods where staff would like address inconsistencies with established stop controls (see attached location map).
Section 1: Stop Controls at Uncontrolled Intersections:
Staff received requests from residents to establish stop controls at various uncontrolled intersection locations which include three-legged and four-legged intersections. The request for the stop controls would help clarify who would have the right-of-way when the drivers approach the intersection.
Staff conducted stop warrant analyses reviewing vehicular volumes and accident history for various streets in Oceanside. Due to existing vehicular volumes and accident history shown below, warrants were not met. There are some locations where no warrant analysis was done; however, to be consistent with establishing a stop at one intersection, staff determined it best (and to be proactive) in also including other similar intersections in close proximity where there currently are also no stop controls.
In addition, according to the California Vehicle Code, Section 21800,...
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