I would like an update on what has been done to address the speeding vehicles in the 600/700 block of East J Street.

Good morning, your request is less than a week old and there are many in the queue ahead of it. Comments regarding enforcement will be added as it occurs.

It been over 60 day since I have filed this complaint. I have not receive any response that anything has been done. I believe I will get the same old worn-out excuses of why nothing has been done. (Staff shortages, not enough time, there are other complaints to be addressed, the complaint was handed off to someone else, etc). What ever the excuse, the negative results speak volumes for this online program. It appears this progam is nothing more than a hollow attempt to fill a local government chart with manipulated numbers to appear that CVPD is accomplishing something.
My initial complaint was not a difficult or complicated issue. But nothing was done. And you wonder why the public doesn't like law enforcement.

Good morning.
This is exactly why we are using this program. There is no manipulated data, clearly we have not responded as we should have. While we do have limited resources, some action should have been taken by this point. My apologies, you should see some enforcment this week.

Conducted traffic enforcement in this area on 3/6/23 during the hours requested. (2) citations written for speeding.

Officer Rodrigues, thank you for your work at the 600/700 block of East J St. at the requested hours. I'm guessing you'd rather be doing something that has greater impact. Your efforts in this area does have a positive impact with the citizens that live in the area. And the people do notice and appreciate you work. Eventho you may not hear it.

Please continue the traffic enforcement in the area, it is needed. Please don't let this slip into a "One and done" action. This is an ongoing problem. Please keep me updated. Stay safe.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Officer Rea, i would like clarification on your response, (This is exactly why we are using this program). I dont understand what this statement means to my previously written response.

We don't use this system to manipulate data. We are short on staffing, but this system allows us to funnel and streamline our response to issues. Instead of several complaints being dispatched to several officers independently of each other and tying up resources on the same issue, we are able to combine complaints of the same nature/location. And, like in this case, when you say something hasn't been handled like it should, I am able to see that you are correct, quickly and easily, and redirect the response, which is what I was referring to in my comment.

While our staffing limitations will continue to limit our responsiveness to a level that may continue to disappoint to some degree, it gives me the ability to track and ensure that we do respond. And if we don't, you have the ability to call me on it.

Thank you for your response. Your explanation clears it up.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Conducted traffic enforcement in this area on 3/7/23 during the hours requested. (1) citation was written for speeding, and (1) vehicle impounded.

Officer Rodrigues, thank you for your continuing service to the citizens that live in the area. Good work.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Conducted traffic enforcement in this area on 3/8/23 during the requested hours. (3) citations were written for speeding.

Office Rodrigues, thank you again for your continued good work in the area.

On 3/13/23 the CVPD Speed Trailer has been placed in this area (600 block East J St).

Officer Rodrigues, thank you for the update with the speed trailer. I saw the location it was placed at. I believe a better placement of the speed trailer would be on East J Street between La Senda Way and Paseo del Ray. Thats where the majority of the speeding occurs. I dont want to appear as a pain, just want results of vehicles not speeding in the area.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Enforcement conducted during morning rush hour. 1 ticket written for speeding.

Officer Andaluz, thank you for good work. Neighbors in the area notice, and appreciate the extra effort.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Traffic enforcement conducted in the area from 0700-0800, 3 citations issued.

Officer Andaluz, thank you for the important work you are doing. Stay safe.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Good afternoon, it has been over 120 dsys since i filed the complaint for vehicles speeding at the 600/700 block of East J St. It has been over 30 days since the last entry that any action has been done. It appears action was only taken when i inquired after 60 days. And the action that was taken was only five days. The response was very underwhelming. Only five days any action was recorded on this site. In those five days, multiple citations and a vehicle impound was reported. This documents that there is an issue with speeding vehicles in that area. With that documentation, why did CVPD not continue traffic enforcement in the area? I dont expect CVPD to stand a post there everyday, but there is times when enforcement can be done. I'm aware of staff shortages and priorities factor into this. But this appears to be a "One and done issue" by CVPD. The speeding continues. The neighbors are not asking CVPD to do anything extra work, but to just do your job without excuses.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Enforcement action was taken on 5 occasions over the course of 30 days and the speed trailer was deployed. The request has not been closed and the activity is not at all indicative of a "one and done". The number of violations observed could be duplicated on almost any street in the City of Chula Vista. There are currently only 5 motor officers to cover the entire city and as such they have to divide their efforts across a multitude of complaints. You will see enforcement in your area on a regular basis, but the resources for constant enforcement simply do not exist. While you may not be asking us to do any extra work, you are asking us to move enforcement from other areas where enforcement is no less warranted.

Good afternoon Office Rea, thank you for your quick response. The five days of traffic enforcement was over 120 days since i filed a complaint on this site. A speed trailer was deployed at the bottom of the hill in front of a traffic calmer (Center Medium). Vehicles will naturally slow down from picking up speed coming down the hill when approaching the traffic calmer. Don't understand why that location was chosen to place the speed trailer. The bulk of the speeding occurs on East J St. between La Senda and Paseo Del Ray. It is a straight road with no traffic calmers for about four blocks, and vehicles pick up speed coming down the hill E/B on East J St. I am aware the resources for constant enforcement do not exist. I did state in my previous post that, "i dont expect CVPD to stand a post there everyday, but there are times when enforcement can be done." "I am aware of staff shortages and priorities factor into this."

Please don't put the blame on me for requesting traffic enforcement and having to move enforcement services from one area to another. Law enforcement services have always been on the move. Requesting enforcement services is why this site implemented.

Im not attempting to be some "low level agitator", im just requesting traffic enforcement for the safety of the neighborhood. I dont think.im asking too much.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Since we moved to this area and street more than 25 yrs. ago, we realized that speeding has not only been an ongoing issue, but continues to increase as population grows. This portion of East J Street sees higher vehicle speeds due to it being the widest portion. I believe that most vehicles traveling at excessive speeds thru our neighborhood are more common/frequent between 4:15p to 5:15p weekdays and on late weekend mornings. Targeting these particular hours may produce better traffic enforcement results for the worst offenders.

R. Rea (PD) assigned this issue to J. Rodrigues (PD)

Conducted traffic enforcement in this area on 5/25/23 (1) citation written.

Office Rodrigues thank you for the work you did today. What time were you on scene and how long were you there?

Conducted traffic enforcement in this area on 6/14/23 (1) citation written.

Thank Officer Rodrigues for your work in the area.

Question. What time were you on scene and how long were you on scene. On 05-25-23 and 06-14-23?

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Good morning Mr. Johnson, On 5/25/23 I was there for approximately 20 minutes. On 6/14/23 I was there at approximately 1345 til 1415 (30 Minutes).

R. Rea (PD) assigned this issue to TrafficEngineering

Requesting an updated speed survey.

Thank.you Office Rea for requesting an updated speed survey. Please do not have the survey conducted where the traffic calmers are located. That's the location where the speed trailer was placed on 03-13-23. The speeding occurs on East J St. between La Senda and Paseo Del Rey where there are no traffic calmers. Please keep me updated. This clickfix issue has been ongoing for almost 8 months now.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Good morning, 06-14-23 appears to be the last entry for traffic enforcement at this location. It also appears that the traffic issue has been ignored or forgotten for the second time. There is no other explanation for this lack of concern.
Back on 05-05-23 Officer Rea stated there will be regular traffic enforcement in the area. There has been none documented since then. What exactly do you mean by regular traffic enforcement? I have been very patient and thankful for the few times enforcement was done. I believe the response i will get will be the same old worn-out excuses. And not a can-do attitude. I dont like being the person to remind CVPD to just do their job. This complaint is not complicated or difficult. Im not asking to do anything extra, just do your job. I would like your supervisor to contact me and figure out the best way to handle this issue.

Good morning Mr. Johnson,
Absent a valid & current speed survey, no speed enforcement can be done. The survey expired and this request was reassigned to Traffic Engineering to provide a new survey. We cannot resume speed enforcement until the survey is completed.

Explain why CVPD cannot conduct traffic enforcement on the 600/700 block of East J st. ? You did it earlier, but you can now?

The speed expired and no one was noticed or was notified?

We conducted enforcement when the survey was valid. We notified traffic engineering of the expiration and requested a new survey, which you can see in the comment history above. At that time we had to stop enforcement. As part of the checks and balances, the police department does not conduct nor contract for the speed surveys to be conducted.

Conducting radar or lidar speed enforcement on a street with an expired survey is defined as a speed trap in the State of California, with a few limited exceptions which do not apply to this location.

CODE TEXT
VEHICLE CODE - VEH
DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION [40000.1 - 41610] ( Division 17 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )
CHAPTER 3. Illegal Evidence [40800 - 40834] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

ARTICLE 1. Prosecutions Under Code [40800 - 40808] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )

40802.
(a) A “speed trap” is either of the following:

(1) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with boundaries marked, designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known distance.

(2) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by this code or by local ordinance under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 22352, or established under Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3, if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey conducted within five years prior to the date of the alleged violation, and enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects.

The results will remain the same. The speeding continues. Initiative is not taken, and it appears this clickfix program is just another way for CVPD to appear they are responding to the citizens of the area.

Goid afternoon, just want an update on the status of the speed survey and traffic enforcement on the 600/700 block of East J St.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

Good afternoon, just checking to confirm if this progam is still available? I have not received any response from my last comment.

Respectfully,
Steve Johnson

It's been 480 days since this complaint was filed. Basically, it appears CVPD has put minimal effort to this traffic issue. This traffic issue is not complicated, difficult, or unusual. It's basically speeding traffic. It appears CVPD can't or won't or is just ignoring to handle this issue. If CVPD cant handle this small traffic issue, then it appears CVPD cant handle big issues. I've been waoting for some response or actions for over a year. When is someone going to take action and not make the same old worn-out excuses.