Intersection Of Friant And Shepherd, An Accident Waiting To Happen Again

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should change the green right- turn arrow lights to a flashing yellow arrow at northbound Friant Road by September 30, 2026. (Figure 4) (F2, F3)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should change the green right- turn arrow lights to a flashing yellow arrow at northbound Friant Road by September 30, 2026. (Figure 4) (F2, F3)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should add “Signal Ahead” markings on northbound Friant Road prior to the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by December 31, 2026. (Figure 9) (F3, F4)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should enhance signage on northbound Friant Road at the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by adding black striping to existing stop light fixtures by December 31, 2026. (Figure 7) (F4, F7)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should add “Signal Ahead” markings on northbound Friant Road prior to the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by December 31, 2026. (Figure 9) (F3, F4)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should add signage on northbound Friant Road prior to the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by erecting a stoplight sign with flashing yellow beacon by March 31, 2027. (Figure 10) (F4, F7)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should increase timing intervals for the signal lights at this intersection by September 30, 2026. (F4, F6)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should prune the evergreen trees or remove these trees in the median on northbound Friant Road approaching the intersection by September 30, 2026. (Figure 5) (F4)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove the left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road at the Friant-Shepherd intersection by December 31, 2026. (Figure 12) (F5)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should increase timing intervals for the signal lights at this intersection by September 30, 2026. (F4, F6)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should enhance signage on northbound Friant Road at the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by adding black striping to existing stop light fixtures by December 31, 2026. (Figure 7) (F4, F7)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should add signage on northbound Friant Road prior to the intersection of Shepherd Avenue by erecting a stoplight sign with flashing yellow beacon by March 31, 2027. (Figure 10) (F4, F7)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should erect a flashing beacon with an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign to be situated over northbound Friant Road prior to Shepherd Avenue by June 30, 2027. (Figure 11). (F7)

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,

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The City of Fresno Department of Public Works should remove a portion of the barrier/retaining wall on the east side of northbound Friant Road far enough to allow line of sight from westbound Shepherd Avenue to Friant Road by December 31, 2026. (Figure 6) (F6) PHOTOGRAPHS REFERENCED Figure 1: View of car accident from northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection. Photo source: YouTube Friant Roulette Figure 2: View of northbound Friant Road approaching Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 3: View of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Ave. intersection, six stoplights Figure 4: View of green right-hand turn arrows at northbound Friant Road/Shepherd Ave. Figure 5: View of trees in median on northbound Friant Road Figure 6: View of barrier wall on east side of northbound Friant Road at Shepherd Avenue intersection Figure 7: Example of banding around signal lights. Location: 2001 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA. Photo source: Google Maps Figure 8: Example of signal ahead sign Figure 9: Example of “Signal Ahead” road markings. Photo source: American Traffic Safety Services Association Figure 10: Example of a lighted signal ahead sign Figure 11: Example of an Advance Traffic Signal Warning Sign Figure 12: View of left-hand turn lane at northbound Friant Road REQUIRED RESPONSE Pursuant to California Penal Code section 933, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines. All interviews with the Civil Grand Jury are confidential, per Penal Code § 929. Responses must be based on the findings and recommendations of the report, not the process of how the findings and recommendations were acquired. (Penal Code § 933.05). Responses to Findings shall be either: ● The respondent agrees with the finding; or ● The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefor. Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following: ● The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or ● The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or ● The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or ● The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefor. Required response : Fresno City Council: (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, and F8), and (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,