Traffic Control Options

STOP SIGNS

HOW DO I REQUEST STOP SIGNS ON MY STREET?

PETITION PROCESS:

1) A speed control petition must be submitted to the Transportation Division, signed by at least ten households residing on the subject street.

2) The Traffic Engineering Section evaluates the street for compliance with the Resident Speed Control Program guidelines and the warrants noted above.

IF THE INTERSECTION FAILS TO MEED GUIDELINES:

1) The petition initiator is notified of the results and other options are explored.

IF THE INTERSECTION SATISFIES GUIDELINES:

1) The District Supervisor is contacted by Traffic Engineering to determine the survey area.

2) Residents are sent a questionnaire requesting their concurrence or opposition to the proposed stop signs. The proposed signs and advance warning sign locations are identified in the questionnaire and temporary signs are installed at the side.

3) If a consensus of residents agree to the stop signs, they are generally installed within 30 days.

SPEED BUMPS

HOW DO I REQUEST SPEED BUMPS ON MY STREET?

PETITION PROCESS:
1) Same as for stop signs.

IF THE STREET FAILS TO MEET GUIDELINES:
1) Same as for stop signs.

IF THE STREET SATISFIES GUIDELINES:
1) The District County Supervisor is contacted by the Traffic Engineering staff to determine the questionnaire survey area.
2) Residents are sent a questionnaire requesting their concurrence or opposition to the proposed speed bumps. The proposed speed bumps and advace warning signs locations are identified in the questionnaire and temporary signs are installed at the site.
3) A second letter is sent to the affected residents informing them of the results of the questionnaire and informing them of the Board of Supervisors hearing to discuss the proposed speed bumps.
4) Residents of the adjacent areas are notified of the hearing by the posting of a sign at the proposed bump locations.
5) The Board of Supervisors hold a public hearing and decides whether or not speed bumps are installed.

SPEED WATCH PROGRAM

Speed on residential streets is the one of the more common complaints received by the Transportation Division. The County's new Neighborhood Speed Watch Program encourages residents to become involved in addressing this problem.
Neighborhood Speed Watch encourages concerned citizens to take an actrive role in solving the problem of speeding in their neighborhoods. County residents use Divisionsupplied radar equipment to record speeds and license numbers of vehicles traveling excessively over the speed limit. An awareness letter is sent from the County to the registered owners of those vehicles.
Often, drivers who speed through neighborhoods are unaware of the effect their actions have on the peace and safety of neighborhood streets. This program encourages drivers to slow down.

HOW THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY SPEED WATCH PROGRAM WORKS.
1) Residents who wish to take part in this program notify the Traffic Engineering Section by phone or letter expressing their interest in the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program. A minimum of six participating residents who reside on the subject street is required to initiate the program.
2) The Traffic Engineering Section schedules the Speed Watch projects on a first come, first served basis.
3) Approximately three days before the Speed Watch begins, a flyer is distributed by the group throughout the neighborhood explaing the program and asking for cooperation in making it a success.
4) Residents participation in the program are briefed by the Traffic Engineering staff. They are instructed in the proper use of radar equipment, data collection and appropriate behavior while collecting data.A reada unit is loaned out to the group representative.
5) Residents collect data during the times they feel speeding to be at its worst. One person operatesthe radar unit, while another records the required vehicle inforation on a "Speeding Vehicle REport" form.
6) Once data collection is complete, the group representative returns the radar unit to the Traffic Engineering Section along with all completed Speeding Vehicle Report forms.
7) License numbers of vehicles traveling excessively over the pseed limit are sent through the DMV database and a list of registered owners and their addresses is compiled by County staff. The official DMV description will be cross checked with the one recorded by the residents.
8) A letter from the Traffic Engineering Section is then sent to the registered owners of all matched vehicles. The letter advises them of the observied violation and askes them to encourage drivers of their vehicles to drive at or below the residential speed when traveling on neighborhood streets.