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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCil MEETING DATE: July 7,1998
SUBJECT:
Request from Alameda County to Support Radar Enforcement for
Commercial Vehicular Traffic
Report Prepared by: Lee S. Thompson, Public Works Director
EXHIBITS A'ITACHED:
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Letter from Alameda County
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: (J ~oPt resolution and direct Staff to forward copy of resolution to
f7;VY ~~ornia Highway Patrol.
FlNANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRll'TION: Robert Preston, Traffic Engineer for Alameda County, has requested that the
.City of Dublin support a request from the California Highway Patrol to support the use of radar to enforce
speed limits for truck traffic on 1-580. As stated in Mr. Preston's letter, the CHP has incurred problems in
enforcing the speed limit by conventional enforcement methods or aircraft because of modem technology
and communications devices that are used by truckers. The concern is that trucks exceeding the speed
limit may cause more frequent and/or more severe traffic accidents in the 1-580 corridor.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution supporting use of radar for commercial
enforcement.
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COPIES TO:
Robert Preston, Alameda Co.
Mary Harrison, CHP
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COU1\rrY OF ALAMEDA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
399 Elmhurst Sueet · Hayward, CA 94544-1395
(510) 67()..5480
May 22,1998
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Lee Thompson
Public Works Director
City of Dublin
P. .0. Box 2340
Dub~ CA 94568
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Dear Mr. Thompson:
Subject: Radar Enforcement for Commercial Vehicular Traffic (Trucks)-
Interstate 580
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On Tuesday~ June 16, 1998, this Agency will be recommending to the Alameda County
Board of Supervisors to support the use of radar by the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
to enforce speed limits along the portion of 1-580 within Alameda County. This radar
enforcement will be specifically designated for commercial vehicular traffic (trucks). lv;
you may be aware, truckers, through use of modem technology and communication
devices, have made it difficult for CHP to enforce speed limits for trucks -with either
conventional methods or the use of aircraft. We are concerned about the potential
frequency and severity of the traffic collisions involving trucks along 1-580 that may
result from this dilemma
It is, therefore, our request for the City of Dublin to consider supporting the use of radar
by the CHP to enforce speed limits for trucks along 1-580 and subsequently, to send_a
letter or Resolution (time permitting) to Mary Hamson, Captain, CHP-Dublin Area
supporting this position as she advocates the use ofradar on 1-580.
If you have any questions regarding this matter or -wish to discuss this further, please
contact me at 670-5577.
Very truly yours,
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Traffic Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. - 98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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SlWPORTING THE CALIFORNIA IDGHW AY PATROL'S
USE OF RADAR FOR COMMERCIAL ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, it is difficult for the California Highway Patrol to enforce the speed limit for
commercial vehicles (trucks) by conventional means due to modem technology and communications
devices; and
WHEREAS, there is a concern that commercial vehicles (trucks) exceeding the speed limit may
contribute to more frequent and/or more severe accidents on 1-580;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin supports the
use of radar by the California Highway Patrol for speed limit enforcement for commercial vehicles (trucks).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 1998.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAlN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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