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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	March 17, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

prohibit commercial vehicles exceeding a max. gross weight of 14,000 lbs on Orwood Road. Knightsen

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/17/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Mark de la O, 925-313-2234

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 17, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2009/4281 to prohibit commercial vehicles exceeding a maximum gross weight of 14,000 pounds at all times on Orwood Road (Road No. 8963), Knightsen area.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

The recent spike in truck traffic on the surrounding rural roads has resulted in numerous citizen complaints from East County residents. The primary issues raised are that commercial trucks encroach upon opposing traffic and are not able to safely maneuver turns at intersections, which result in increased number of collisions. Investigations indicate that none of the intersections in these areas are able to accommodate truck turning movements without encroaching upon the right of way of opposing vehicles or without encroaching upon unpaved portions within the roadway right of way. Attached is the Balfour Road and Orwood Road Truck Restritions Study.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to use local authorities' powers to enforce the California Vehicle Code could be detrimental to public safety.