Active Transportation Plan - City of Pomona

Pomona Active Transportation Plan
November 2012
Chapter 6 – Support Programs
posts on streets with bike lanes to maximize their visibility to bicyclists traveling in the wrong direction.
Local law enforcement should also provide enforcement by educating and/or citing cyclists who are riding
in the opposite direction of traffic, as this is a common cause of collisions.
Pedestrian Sting Operations
Officers can conduct random pedestrian sting operations at locations where motorists do not yield to
pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk. A plain-clothes officer crosses the crosswalk in front of an
approaching vehicle (where the vehicle has enough time to stop). Another officer waits nearby to ticket
any motorists who do not yield to the pedestrian. Such operations can also target pedestrians who make
unsafe crossings. The City should work with local law enforcement to announce the pedestrian sting
operation and campaign prior to enforcement, and present the operation as an educational tool.
Pedestrian stings increase drivers’ awareness of pedestrians at intersections; however, as the program is
typically not an ongoing operation, changes in motorist behavior can be short-term. The cost of the
program could range from $3,000 to $5,000 for a 6-week operation, which includes the cost of police
officer staffing time.
Speed Trailers and Active Speed Monitors
Speed trailers and active speed monitors display the speed of oncoming vehicles. Speed trailers are
portable, whereas speed monitors are installed at permanent locations. Both devices help officers track
motorist speed, display current speed to motorists, and create awareness of the posted speed limit.
Devices should be placed at known locations with reported speeding, and should be used in conjunction
with random ticketing operations.
Neighborhood Speed Watch/Radar Lending Program
If speeding is a problem, law enforcement officers can lend speed radar guns to students or residents to
check speeds of passing vehicles. The student or resident records the license plate number of any
speeding vehicles, and law enforcement will send a speeding notice warning to the motorist. A group of
organized neighbors can also commit to periodically monitoring streets for speeding vehicles.
Neighborhood Pace Vehicle
Residents can set the pace on streets in their neighborhood by driving no faster than the posted speed
limit. On streets with only one lane in each direction, this will effectively force other motorists to drive
slower. Many communities distribute stickers that say “Neighborhood Pace Car - Drive the Speed Limit,”
which residents can place on their rear windshield.
Traffic Complaint Hotline
Pomona residents can report non-emergency traffic violations to law enforcement if there is an
established traffic complaint hotline. Officers can target problem areas more effectively with records of
traffic complaints. This also allows the community to engage efficiently with officers.
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