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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2013-01-28 | 2 | Commissioner Warren asked about the marketing/outreach for the service to which Gail stated they have been working with the AP Collaborative as well as contacts through various non-profits. Commissioner Warren asked about the height of benches at the transit stops to which Gail stated they will do an average (of height regarding disabled patron) when installing benches. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that average height is 17 inches. Another concern is whether the bench has arms. The Commission approved the recommendations presented by the Public Works staff report, which carried a unanimous voice vote - 7. 4-C. Shoreline / Westline Drive Bikeway Project Redesign (Gail Payne, Public Works) Gail Payne from the Public Works department gave a presentation regarding the specifics of the proposed Shoreline/Westline Drive Bikeway Project. Chair Lord-Hausman asked if the cycle track is on the beach path and if parking would be further down that track to which Gail stated parking would be on the left side of the travel path. Chair Lord-Hausman expressed safety concerns for peds/disabled when not only crossing the street lanes but also having to be aware of two-way bicycle traffic and asked if the bicyclists will be aware of peds crossing the track. Commissioner Warren asked where would parking be available for the North side of Shoreline/Westline to which Gail stated parking would be available anywhere on the street. Commissioner Warren asked if lighting would be added along the crossing to which Gail stated colored pavement would be used for night-time crossing. Chair Lord-Hausman acknowledged that the public will have to be educated on the re- design of the entire Shoreline/Westline proposed changes. Commissioner Tam stated that there will definitely need to be re-education but it is a comprehensive plan. Commissioner Deutsch asked if there would be additional stop signs to which Gail responded there would be none. 5. OLD BUSINESS 5-A. Goals and Objectives 2012 (Chair Lord-Hausman) Chair Lord-Hausman stated she would like the CDI to think about goals for 2013. Chair Lord-Hausman also reviewed the 2012 goals and objectives accomplished. 2 | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2013-01-28.pdf |