This document summarizes a traffic calming workshop that was held on April 14, 2015 to address traffic concerns in the Saxony Road and Quail Garden Drive area. The workshop included introductions and an overview of traffic calming techniques presented by a traffic engineer. Traffic data from the city was presented and community members provided input on their traffic concerns. Preliminary traffic calming ideas were discussed for specific locations, including roundabouts, speed humps, and crosswalks. Next steps outlined developing a comprehensive traffic calming plan to later present to the city council.

1. April 14, 2015
Saxony Road & Quail Garden Drive
Traffic Calming Workshop

2. Traffic Calming Workshop #1
Overview of Presentation
• Introductions & Project Overview
• Traffic Calming 101
• Traffic Data from City
• Small Group Discussion
• Report Back
• Closing Comments & Next Steps

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Introductions
• Encinitas Environmental
Education Cluster (E3)
 Encinitas Unified School
District
 Ecke YMCA
 San Diego Botanic
Gardens
 Seacrest Village
Retirement Community
 Heritage Museum
 Leichtag Foundation

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Dawn Wilson, PE TE
• Civil Engineering Degrees
from UC Irvine
• Traffic Engineer &
Professional Engineer
• 20 years in Transportation
Profession
• Resident of Carlsbad
• Summer Camps at YMCA
• Known for Leadership in
Traffic Calming Profession
• US Traffic Calming Manual
Prepared
Traffic Calming Plans for:
• Solana Beach
• Encinitas
• Oceanside
• Carlsbad
• San Diego
• Coronado
• County of San Diego
• Mission Viejo
• Los Altos
• West Hollywood
• Private Development

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Why are We Here Tonight?
• Common Concern About Traffic
• Proactive Plan to Engage Neighbors
• Look for Solutions
• Aid in Funding Solutions
• City Participating, but Not Funding Plan
• Recent Success on Speed Reduction and Crosswalk
Installation

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Ground Rules
• Focus on Traffic Concerns
• Respect Each Others Opinions
• Share Ideas
• Be Open to Identifying Solutions

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Project Study Area

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Concerns???
Community Concerns About Traffic
• Use Post-It Notes to
Share Concerns About
TRAFFIC
• One Idea Per Note
• Place Note on White
Paper

9. Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Bumps in the Road
• Narrow the Road
• Vary the Visual Effect of
the Road
• Reduce Lane Width
Reduce Traffic Volume
• Full Road Closure
• Partial Road Closure
• Road Diet
• Significantly Reduce
Traffic Speed
What will Traffic Calming Do?

10. Traffic Calming Workshop #1
City of Encinitas Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program (ENTMP)

11. Tools to Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Speed Humps, Lumps,
Bumps & Tables
• Chicanes
• Curb Extensions / Bulb
Outs
• Roundabout
• Traffic Circle
• Medians
• Gateway Treatment
• Street Narrowing (curbs)
• On-Street Parking
• Bicycle Lanes

12. Tools to Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Speed Humps, Lumps,
Bumps & Tables
• Chicanes
• Curb Extensions / Bulb
Outs
• Roundabout
• Traffic Circle
• Medians
• Gateway Treatment
• Street Narrowing (curbs)
• On-Street Parking
• Bicycle Lanes

13. Tools to Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Speed Humps, Lumps,
Bumps & Tables
• Chicanes
• Curb Extensions / Bulb
Outs
• Roundabout
• Traffic Circle
• Medians
• Gateway Treatment
• Street Narrowing (curbs)
• On-Street Parking
• Bicycle Lanes

14. Tools to Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Speed Humps, Lumps,
Bumps & Tables
• Chicanes
• Curb Extensions / Bulb
Outs
• Roundabout
• Traffic Circle
• Medians
• Gateway Treatment
• Street Narrowing (curbs)
• On-Street Parking
• Bicycle Lanes

15. Tools to Reduce Traffic Speeds
• Speed Humps, Lumps,
Bumps & Tables
• Chicanes
• Curb Extensions / Bulb
Outs
• Roundabout
• Traffic Circle
• Medians
• Gateway Treatment
• Street Narrowing (curbs)
• On-Street Parking
• Bicycle Lanes

16. Traffic & Speed Data from City

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What do We Want to Accomplish?
• Gain consensus between property owners on
Traffic Calming Plan
• Present Recommendations to City of Encinitas
• Gain Council Support for Traffic Calming Plan
• Identify Funding Source for Traffic Calming Plan
• Reduce traffic speeds to 25 – 30 mph through E3
Properties

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Preliminary Traffic Calming Ideas

19. SAXONY ROAD IDEAS

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Bulbouts OR Roundabout at
Leichtag Entrance

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Midblock Median south of
Silverberry
Estimated Cost:
$40,000 - $50,000
Estimated Speed Reduction:
10 – 12%

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Roundabout or Traffic Circle at
Sports Park

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Marked Crosswalk with
Flashing Beacons Near YMCA
Fully funded improvement
To be constructed in 2015

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Roundabout at South YMCA
Entrance/Seacrest

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Hands On Exercise
• Review the Maps
• Identify Locations Where You
Would Like to See Traffic
Calming
• Discuss E3 Traffic Calming
Ideas
• Identify Potential Solutions

26. Report Back to Group

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Next Steps
1
• Review Information from Workshop (April 2015)
2
• Develop Comprehensive Plan &
Recommendations (April/May 2015)
3
• Calculate Cost to Construct Plan (May 2015)
4
• Present Recommendations at Project
Information Meeting (May 2015)
5
• Present Recommendations to City Council for
Discussion (June/July 2015)

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Questions ?
Closing Comments?