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Policy
509Garden Grove Police Department
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DepartmentTraffic Engineering - 1Traffic Engineering
509.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish the general philosophy of the department's activities in
support of traffic engineering.
509.2 POLICY
The Garden Grove Police Department fully recognizes its unique opportunity and responsibility
to contribute to improving traffic engineering and safety in the community. To this end, the police
department will continue to work in concert with the Traffic Engineering Department, Traffic
Committee and City Council to devote adequate personnel and other resources to:
(a)Collect and compile traffic-related data relevant to identifying specific engineering
problems and solutions
(b)Conduct special traffic surveys and studies, as appropriate, to investigate potential
problems further
(c)Analyzeaccidentandenforcementdatatodiscerntrendsandrelationships symptomatic of
engineering problems
(d)Prepare special reports and make recommendations concerning efficient use of traffic
control devices, new or revised laws or ordinances, or other engineering solutions/
improvements
(e)Participateactivelyinthecommunity'stransportationsystemmanagement planning
(f)The Traffic Commander or his designee shall attend Traffic Committee meetings,
and any additional Traffic Engineering Department or city meetings relating to traffic
engineering that would impact the police department as required.
509.3 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES
The purpose of the Garden Grove Police Department, in conjunction with the city Traffic
Engineering Department and the city Traffic Committee, is to provide a safe and efficient traffic flow
throughout the city's transportation system. This is accomplished by assisting in the development
and maintenance of traffic control devices, street design and street markings within the city.
The City of Garden Grove Traffic Engineering Department maintains the city's traffic control
system in compliance with the existing federal and state guidelines via the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. This manual is maintained by the Traffic Engineering Department.
The police department provides information concerning needed improvements such as street
signs, traffic control devices, pavement markings and general street design to the Traffic
Engineer and to the Traffic Committee. The Traffic Engineer conducts a study to supplement
the department's recommendations and propose any corrections or improvements which may be
needed.
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DepartmentTraffic Engineering - 2A few of the Traffic Engineer functions can be listed into six general categories. These areas are
primarily handled by the Traffic Engineer with input received from the police department.
(a)Collection and Compilation of Traffic Data
(b)Traffic Surveys and Studies
(c)Analysis of Accident and Enforcement Data
(d)Reports and Recommendations for Efficient Use of Traffic Control Devices
(e)Reports for Engineering Improvements
(f)Participation in Local and Regional Transportation System Management Planning
509.4 REFERRAL OF COMPLAINTS OR SUGGESTIONS
Complaints and suggestions are routinely received by phone, mail and in person by the police
department, Traffic Committee and Traffic Engineering Department.
Complaints or suggestions received by the police department are forwarded by the police
department, along with any officer initiated items, to the Traffic Engineering Department.
Officers will be assigned to attempt to isolate the exact location and nature of the request, and
when possible go to the area of the complaint or suggestion to check on the validity of the
action requested. The officer may add any additional or concurring opinions and forward the
memorandum to Traffic Engineering.
The Traffic Engineering Department shall receive the service request from citizens and conduct
any necessary study of the situation. The police department may assist in conducting surveys or
studies.
The study findings, if done by the police department, and the department findings will be
forwarded to Traffic Engineering via the individual Division Lieutenant or Community Policing
Bureau Commander. Any member of the police department may be assigned the responsibility
for obtaining any needed information on an assigned study.
Upon completion of the study of the complaint or suggestion by the Traffic Engineer, it may be
forwarded to the Traffic Committee for action. The Traffic Engineer will notify a citizen or concerned
party of the findings and as to what action(s) may or may not be taken in response to the request.
509.5 LOCAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPS
The Traffic Engineering Department participates and is a member of the following local and
regional planning groups:
(a)American Public Works Association
(b)Institute of Transportation Engineers
(c)City Traffic Engineers Associations
(d)Orange County Traffic Engineers Council
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DepartmentTraffic Engineering - 3(e)American Planning Association
509.6 QUALIFICATIONS OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Qualified engineers are needed to exercise the engineering judgment inherent in the selection of
traffic control devices as well as to locate and design the roads and streets which the devices
complement. With the needs for safe and efficient transportation systems within the City of Garden
Grove in mind, a position description was developed by the City of Garden Grove for Traffic
Engineer.
The Traffic Engineer job description, qualifications and example of duties can be obtained from
the City of Garden Grove Personnel Department. This job description will explain in detail the
duties and responsibilities of the Traffic Engineer.
509.7 STUDIES OF HIGH ACCIDENT LOCATIONS
The Community Service Bureau Division Commanders, the Records Division, Systems
Information Unit and the traffic collision investigator all identify high accident locations by use