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Traffic Committee to consider ‘No Right Turn on Red’ on La Paz at Olympiad/Felipe

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The City’s Traffic Committee on Friday, August 13 will consider a “No Right Turn on Red” restriction for La Paz Road at Olympiad and Felipe roads. 

The meeting starts at 2 pm in Saddleback Room 2 at Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center. 

Residents can speak about the item or submit a written comment by email to publicworks@cityofmissionviejo.org if unable to attend the meeting. 

For more information, call 949-470-3056.

Comments

Submitted by Sean on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 3:23 pm

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I think the problem is the hedge, bushes and tree at the corner. The hedge is frequently too tall to see over, the bushes/flowers aren't trimmed and blocks the sight line further down the road. If the hedge and vegetation were removed drivers would be able to see back down the road as originally built and intended. There are intersections all over Mission Viejo like this where decades of landscape growth has blocked sight lines.

Submitted by Steve Heely on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 6:39 pm

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I agree with Sean. The issue is overgrown vegetation obstructing the on coming traffic. I take this route frequently and the last thing I want to do is wait for another full traffic cycle to make a right turn. Trim the bushes!!! Can't be a big deal considering how we pay for landscape maintenance throughout the city.

Submitted by Kathy Krieger on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 7:09 pm

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I agree with Sean about lack of proper vegetation setback
At many intersections in Mission Viejo. Let’s try and identify those locations before the no turn on red change.

Submitted by Judy Bullockus on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:01 pm

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I think they should also consider no right turn on red coming from Pacific Hills Making a right on La Paz. It’s a blind curve to the left at accelerated speeds.

Submitted by Michele Bailey on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 10:57 am

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I agree with Sean, Steve and Kathy. There are way too many trees, plants, etc planted in medians in this city blocking drivers' views. It's a complete danger and safety hazard. I can't stand driving in my own city.

Submitted by James on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 1:52 pm

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There is plenty of visibility for a right turn on a red light as long as traffic on Olympiad is not going way over the speed limit.

Submitted by Fred Mindnich on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 4:41 pm

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There are many intersections in our town where visibility is blocked by vegetation. Your have move into the crosswalk to see approaching traffic. Whether it is a 4-way or a "T" more often drivers to left of you stop in the crosswalk to make visibility for you even more difficult. Traffic signs or lights are supposed to alert us against possible dangers (accidents or near accidents). A "No Right Turn on Red" sign is not going to stop drivers from running the RED LIGHT, which seems to be the norm for Mission Viejo.
Unless it can be enforced.

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