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From: City Clerk's Office
Subject: FW: Ensign Intermediate Bicycle Lane Safety Requests
From: Chris Budnik <clbudnik2003@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Ensign Intermediate Bicycle Lane Safety Requests
To: Brad Summers, City Traffic Engineer, Newport Beach
Subject: Ensign Intermediate Bicycle Lane Safety
Hello Brad,
Thank you again for your assistance in making improvements that enhanced student safety at Ensign
Intermediate. Now, drop offs and pick ups operate smoothly with fewer students in the streets. Also,
the new bike lane buffers along portions of Cliff Drive have bolstered safety for cyclists.
I am requesting two additional improvements to further advance student safety in Cliff Drive and
Irvine Avenue bike lanes. The residents copied on this email support these requests:
1. Add Missing Bike Lane Buffers On All Segments Of Cliff Drive Between Kings Place And
Riverside Drive.
The picture below shows an example of a critical missing bike lane buffer on Cliff Drive.
Unfortunately, this raised brick median at Ensign's main entrance leaves no room for a bike lane
buffer. As a result, student safety is compromised because larger vehicles cannot provide 3 feet of
separation from bicycles as required by CA law. Cliff Drive medians should be removed or modified
to make room for continuous bike lane buffers.
2. Enforce Parking Restrictions on Irvine Avenue To Clear The Bike Lane For Student
Cyclists.
The picture below shows an Ensign cyclist at 8AM on Irvine Ave just south of 15th St.
Illegal parking blocked the bike lane which forced the cyclist to merge into the vehicle lane, which is
While most residents comply with parking restrictions, typically several vehicles block the bike lanes
during restricted times. I recommend the city enforce the parking restrictions on Irvine Ave to make
this critical bike route safe for student cyclists.
In addition, the parking restrictions should be consistent on all segments of Irvine Ave. For example,
restricted parking ends at 8AM between 15th and 16th Streets but it should end at 9:00AM just like
the segment between 15th and Cliff Drive. Ensign's bell rings at 8:15AM.
Safe bicycle lanes on Cliff Drive and Irvine Avenue are vital to student safety. Let's continue working
together to make cost effective improvements where we can.
Sincerely,
Chris Budnik
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April 23, 2024
Non -Agenda Item
From: Jimmy Thomas
To: City Clerk"s Office; NMUSDBoardOfEducation(c nmusd.us; taleuna(a newoortbeachca.aov
Subject: Re: Ensign Intermediate Bicycle Lane Safety Requests
Date: April 21, 2024 2:14:51 PM
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Chris sent this eMail last week from a group of parents and residents. Today, my read is many
are shocked that there has been no response from anyone on these obvious safety defects on
our main bicycle lanes.
Thanks
Jim Kociuba
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April 23, 2024
Non -Agenda Item
From: Sommers, Brad
To: Chris Budnik
Cc: Riley. Kevin; Vincelet, Joshua; Houlihan. James; itraderCabnmusd.us; azareczny(a nmusd.us; JU12Cabhotmail.com
Subject: RE: Ensign Intermediate Bicycle Lane Safety Requests
Date: April 22, 2024 2:43:32 PM
Good afternoon, Chris, it's been good to see the recent efforts have enhanced school safety in the
Newport Heights/Cliff Haven neighborhoods.
I have reviewed your request below along with a few follow up emails from Jimmy.
Item 1. The bike lanes and recent buffers were designed to coexisting with the raised median
islands. To my knowledge, the raised medians were installed to provide traffic calming at the
request of the community. Therefore, it is necessary to review the history of the median islands prior
to considering removal or modification. Traffic Engineering staff will review this item further and
respond with our findings.
Item 2. I've contacted the NBPD Parking Control Division regarding vehicles parking in the bike lanes
during the restricted hours. They intend to review the situation and respond appropriately. You
may contact the NBPD non -emergency line at 949-644-3717 if you wish to discuss parking
enforcement with them.
Traffic Engineering staff will review the parking restriction hours with the consideration of making
them consistent. As discussed with Jimmy, staff will also review the sign locations to ensure they are
placed properly to inform motorists and support enforcement.
Please note, we are currently working on other priority projects throughout the City. We strive to
respond quickly, but this request will be balanced with our heavy workload. With this in mind, I
expect a follow-up may be a few weeks out.
In an effort to facilitate the discussion while limiting the impact on everyone's email, I've BCC'd the
City Council and the supporting residents that were included in your email. Jeff/Ara, as
representatives of NMUSD, please forward to the board or report to them as appropriate. If you
were BCC'd on this email and wish to discuss these items further with me, please reply to me directly
or give me call at the phone number in my signature below. We can also add you back onto the
open email list if desired.
Thank you,
Brad Sommers, P.E., T.E., L.C.I. I City Traffic Engineer
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949-644-3326 Office
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April 23, 2024
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Subject:
Please add this to City council meeting April 23. at 5:00 - Thank you, Barbra Griffith
Date:
April 22, 2024 10:26:47 AM
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