Transportation & Mobility — City Of Oxnard

06 May.,2024

 

Transportation & Mobility — City Of Oxnard

Transportation & Mobility

Transportation & Mobility, a division of the City of Oxnard Public Works Department, oversees the installation, design, and monitoring of traffic signals, signs and road markings to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic on City streets. It is the City of Oxnard’s goal to provide safe and efficient roadways which accounts for all modes of transportation serving the community’s needs. Services include:

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311 Requests

Oxnard 311 is a City website portal where residents can communicate traffic concerns and submit a service request that will be routed directly to traffic engineering. 

Examples of service include:

  • Traffic signal on flash or dark

  • Traffic signal timing and phasing

  • Red curb requests

  • Traffic signage such as no parking, school crossing, and street markings

Download the Oxnard 311 app on your smart phone or visit www.oxnard.org/your-service-connection today!

Traffic Signals Operation & Maintenance

Contact: 805-385-7871

Traffic Engineers control the Traffic Management Center (TMC) equipped with an advanced communications network linking traffic signals and detection cameras* for vehicles and bicycles. The TMC provides this data to assist the City with monitoring and optimizing traffic circulation on local streets to adjust traffic signal timing.

*Detection cameras are for data only, images are not being recorded or stored

Programs, Guidelines & Studies

Contact: 805-385-7927

Traffic engineers and planners work on programs, guidelines and studies that inform the Speed Hump Program, Speed Limits, Local Roadway Safety Plan, Sustainable Transportation Plan, and the Safe Routes to School Plan. 

Speed Hump Program
In a continued effort to enhance safety and reduce speeding and cut-through traffic on residential streets, the Speed Hump Program addresses the systematic and engineering approach for reviewing, prioritizing, funding and installing speed humps in residential areas. 

Speed Limits
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 627, as recommended by the California Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD) requires that speed limits be established based on an engineering and traffic survey. In 2022 traffic engineers conducted a speed limit survey on 49 streets that included 175 roadway segments. The City Council approved the 2022 Speed Limit Ordinance on November 1, 2022. 

Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS)
The SRTS program is a nationwide initiative to enhance the safety of travel to and from schools in neighborhoods. In 2022 the City began work on a SRTS program to reach out to all schools in the City and create SRTS maps to share with students and parents. The program will also host free educational events at schools and identify future construction improvements, such as shorter crosswalks, flashing beacons, and signage. The first phase of the SRTS program is scheduled to be complete in 2024, the second phase in 2026.

Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
The LRSP builds on existing and ongoing safety efforts by proactively identifying and evaluating collision hot spots and systemic risk factors throughout the City. The LRSP identifies proven countermeasures that can be implemented through roadway design changes, as well as key partnerships with safety stakeholders. 

Sustainable Transportation Plan (STP) 
The STP creates a visionary plan that provides for safer, cleaner, and more sustainable ways to get around Oxnard into the future. The STP was developed alongside the community who identified needs, neighborhood concerns, and priority corridors. Input helped to develop conceptual designs, and potential funding sources where sustainable transportation improvements can be implemented. Ideas include enhanced sidewalks, shade trees, landscaping, public spaces to gather, better lighting, improved bus stops, more bike lanes, and better transit connections.

Regional Bike Lanes
The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) worked to create a map that is intended to encourage and support bicycle transportation and recreation by beginners and families. It features shared-use paths and separated bike lanes (Class I or IV), along with bike lanes (Class II or III) that are relatively easy to ride, connect to shared-use paths, make a complete route, and/or access interesting or important destinations. 

 

Plan Reviews & Permits

Contact: 805-385-7927

Staff assist contractors who are proposing construction or movement of oversized loads in City streets, and review developer project plans for new or changing impacts to mobility.

Traffic Control Plans (TCP)

Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines
How to apply for an encroachment permit

When work is being proposed in the public right-of-way for construction or special events, a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is the first step to receiving a required Encroachment Permit. The City’s TCP guideline and checklist is intended to assist applicants with identifying requirements and to efficiently move them through engineering review and approval.

Oversized Transportation Permits 

Transportation Permit Application
Oxnard Truck Routes

Oversized loads being transported through City streets require applicants to submit an oversized transportation permit. Loads exceeding 60 feet in length, 12 feet in width, 15 feet in height and/or exceeding legal weight limits will require review and approval by traffic engineers.

Development Impact Reviews 

Traffic engineers review community development proposals and work to minimize their impacts to traffic and transportation.

Contact: 805-200-5283

Staff manage Capital Improvement Projects from start to finish. This includes securing and meeting requirements of federal, state and regional grantors. 

Completed 

  • Bike Lanes – C Street from Citrus Grove to Hueneme Road

  • Bike Lanes – Esplanade Road

  • Bike Lanes – Ventura Boulevard from Rose to Alvarado 

  • Bike Lanes – Vineyard Avenue from Oxnard to Gonzales 

  • Flashing Pedestrian Beacons at 14 locations Citywide

  • Sidewalk – Ventura Boulevard from Rose to Alvarado

  • Traffic Signal – Rose Avenue/Gary Drive 

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  • Traffic Signal Modifications at 7 locations – Oxnard/4th, Oxnard/7th, Oxnard/Date, Channel Islands/Statham, Channel Islands/Cloyne/Gisler, Channel Islands/J Street, Ventura Road/7th 

Funded – In construction or coming soon 

  • Bike Lanes – Etting Road Pleasant Valley east to City limits

  • Bike Lanes – Northeast Community neighborhood Streets and Cloyne Street

  • Sidewalk – Etting Road Pleasant Valley east to City limits

  • Traffic Signal Modifications at 5 locations – Oxnard/5th, Saviers/Elm, Saviers/Bryce Canyon, Saviers/Bard, Saviers/Pleasant Valley

Funded – Coming in future years

  • Bike Lanes – Oxnard Boulevard from Town Center Drive to Gonzales Road

  • Grade Separation – Rice Avenue/Fifth Street/State Route 34 

  • Pedestrian Enhancements – Bard Road from Saviers to Pleasant Valley Road

  • Pedestrian Enhancements – Ventura Road from 2nd Street to Wooley Road

  • Pedestrian Enhancements – 17 locations Citywide

  • School Pedestrian Enhancements – Ramona Elementary 

  • School Pedestrian Enhancements – Bernice Curren Middle, Fremont Academy, Harrington Elementary, Kamala Elementary, Lemonwood Elementary

  • Traffic Signal Modifications at 10 locations – Vineyard/Esplanade, Gonzales/Lombard, Gonzales/Solar, Rice/Camino Del Sol, Ventura/Doris, Harbor/5th Street, Saviers/Hueneme, Pleasant Valley/C Street, Saviers/Laurel Street, Rose/Bard

 

Partner Agency Contacts

Caltrans
https://dot.ca.gov/
(213) 897-3656

City of Port Hueneme
https://www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/870/Engineering-Streets
(805) 986-6507

County of Ventura Public Works
https://www.vcpublicworks.org/report-a-concern/
(805) 654-2018

Gold Coast Transit District
https://www.gctd.org/
(805) 483-3959

Ventura County Transportation Commission 
https://www.goventura.org/
(800) 438-1112

 

 

 

Traffic Operations

The Traffic Operations Division is responsible for operation and maintenance of all traffic signals, signal systems, flashing beacons, and school flashers in Pasco County.

The division is also responsible for roadway lighting on some arterial roadways. 

Pasco County currently maintains more than 1,900 street lights and more than 260 traffic lights at intersections.

The division conducts traffic counts, speed studies, crash analyses, traffic calming studies and other data collection. 

The division also inspects all traffic control devices installed in conjunction with subdivision and roadway construction.


Traffic Calming Information



Vehicles traveling too fast in your residential neighborhood? Traffic Calming may be an option.

Traffic calming designs are to combat speeding and other unsafe behaviors by drivers mostly in residential neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage safer, more responsible driving and potentially reduce traffic flow and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

You may request a traffic calming study but should understand that installation is funded by an assessment of all affected property owners for the cost of the devices.

What is the cost?

The cost for traffic calming devices is based on the device and quantity required. For example, to install a set of speed cushions with signs and markings costs approximately $12,000 for each pair. This does not include overhead and administrative costs for a project.

ADVANTAGES   DISADVANTAGES
  • REDUCES SPEEDS
  • SELF ENFORCING
  • MAY REDUCE CUT THROUGH TRAFFIC
  • REDUCES NEED FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
  • STREETS BECOME SAFER
 
  • INCREASES EMS & FIRE RESPONSE TIMES
  • MAY INCREASE SPEEDS BETWEEN TABLES
  • MAY CREATE NOISE
  • REQUIRES ADDITIONAL SIGNS AND MARKINGS
  • INCREASED MAINTENANCE COSTS

Petition Requirements



A study is needed before the process can begin.

A petition may proceed after the study and minimum criteria are met.

Requests for a traffic calming study must come from at least five homes on a street. Once five requests are received, a study will be scheduled. A petition can proceed after the study and minimum criteria are met. If minimum criteria are not met, the petition will not be processed.

The petition is circulated by the designated petition leader. In order for the devices to be installed, seventy five percent (75%) of all property owners on a street(s) where traffic calming devices may be installed must respond to the petition. Sixty percent (60%} of the votes received in response to the petition must be in the affirmative.

Upon approval by 60% of 75% of the affected property owners, and the approval by the Board Of County Commissioners at a public hearing, the project can proceed to final design and construction.

If the petition fails to attain approval by 60% of 75% of the affected property owners, then the project cannot proceed.

Removal of traffic calming:

No petition for removal shall be considered until devices have been in place a minimum of three (3) years. The procedure for petitioning for removal is the same as that for installation.

Reinstallation following removal:

Once devices have been removed, no petition for reinstallation shall be permitted for five (5) calendar years following removal.

A new warrant study would be required for reinstallation.

Request Traffic Calming



  • 1-727-847-2411 (New Port Richey)
  • 1-352-523-2411 (Dade City)
  • 1-813-996-2411 (Land O' Lakes)
  • 1-727-847-8949 (TTY)
  • 1-800-368-2411 (Long Distance)

The Traffic Operations Division is responsible for operation and maintenance of all traffic signals, signal systems, flashing beacons, and school flashers in Pasco County.The division is also responsible for roadway lighting on some arterial roadways.Pasco County currently maintains more than 1,900 street lights and more than 260 traffic lights at intersections.The division conducts traffic counts, speed studies, crash analyses, traffic calming studies and other data collection.The division also inspects all traffic control devices installed in conjunction with subdivision and roadway construction.Traffic calming designs are to combat speeding and other unsafe behaviors by drivers mostly in residential neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage safer, more responsible driving and potentially reduce traffic flow and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.You may request a traffic calming study but should understand that installation is funded by an assessment of all affected property owners for the cost of the devices.The cost for traffic calming devices is based on the device and quantity required. For example, to install a set of speed cushions with signs and markings costs approximately $12,000 for each pair. This does not include overhead and administrative costs for a project.A study is needed before the process can begin.A petition may proceed after the study and minimum criteria are met.Requests for a traffic calming study must come from at least five homes on a street. Once five requests are received, a study will be scheduled. A petition can proceed after the study and minimum criteria are met. If minimum criteria are not met, the petition will not be processed.The petition is circulated by the designated petition leader. In order for the devices to be installed, seventy five percent (75%) of all property owners on a street(s) where traffic calming devices may be installed must respond to the petition. Sixty percent (60%} of the votes received in response to the petition must be in the affirmative.Upon approval by 60% of 75% of the affected property owners, and the approval by the Board Of County Commissioners at a public hearing, the project can proceed to final design and construction.If the petition fails to attain approval by 60% of 75% of the affected property owners, then the project cannot proceed.No petition for removal shall be considered until devices have been in place a minimum of three (3) years. The procedure for petitioning for removal is the same as that for installation.Once devices have been removed, no petition for reinstallation shall be permitted for five (5) calendar years following removal.A new warrant study would be required for reinstallation.

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