Glenoaks Canyon Traffic Calming Study

Summary

This report presents the findings of the Glenoaks Canyon Traffic Calming Study, which evaluated two segments of Glenoaks Boulevard: North Verdugo Road to East Chevy Chase Drive and Harvey Drive to the Scholl Canyon Park entrance, including Hollister Terrace. The study analyzed collision data from 2013-2024, speed patterns, and community feedback to propose traffic calming measures. Improvements are organized into three tiers: Short-Term (e.g., restriping, warning signs, red curb), Medium-Term (e.g., speed humps, splitter islands, all-way stops), and Long-Term (e.g., traffic circles, permanent curb extensions). The study also identified specific intersection warrants for all-way stops and noted that bicycle facilities were not included in this scope. The Public Works Engineering Division recommends proceeding with short-term improvements using existing resources, with potential for future medium and long-term implementations based on resource availability and further review.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the Glenoaks Canyon area can expect to see short-term traffic calming measures like improved signage and striping implemented soon, with potential for speed humps, new stop signs, and other safety enhancements in the medium and long term. The goal is to address community concerns about speeding and driver behavior.

Confidence

high