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TransportationCommission | 2006-05-24 | 3 | suggested moving the stop bar approaching the crosswalk to the west side of the Waterview Isle, which would direct drivers to stop further back from the crosswalk. It would also need adequate signage for the vehicles to remain behind the line when the crosswalks are occupied. He also requested that a parking stall on the west side of Sandcreek Way be reserved for the crossing guards at Lum School during school hours. Chair Knox White responded that the TC could not make any decisions on specific parking but that this could be presented to the Transportation Technical Team (TTT). Liz Cleves reiterated what was said at the TTT meeting concerning the bus stop. She suggested locating it at Pond Isle or Glenwood Isle, instead of near Sandcreek, as this would be closer to the mid-point of the existing bus stops. She noted that the crosswalk near the school is very busy with pedestrians crossing and cars going past without stopping for the pedestrians. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Staff Hawkins asked AC Transit staff to elaborate on their guidelines in placing bus stops. Sean Diest Lorgion from AC Transit said that currently the bus stops are 2900 feet apart. Policy 508 states that mid block stops are rare and considered only when there are no alternatives available and upon approval of the transportation project coordinator along with the municipality. The design guidelines recommend 1000 feet but the policy actually provides for a range of 800-1300 feet. There are also considerations for ADA access and where shelters are placed. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if there are any policies regarding locating bus stops near schools. Mr. Diest Lorgion responded that he was not aware of any such guideline. Staff Hawkins described a situation when the City had requested relocating a bus stop from the intersection of Encinal/Versailles to Encinal/Grove. Since the stop would have been changed from a controlled to an uncontrolled intersection, and the new location was a skewed intersection, AC Transit would have absolved themselves of all liability Commissioner Krueger asked if there are a defined circumstances under which AC Transit would transfer all liability to the City. Mr. Diest Lorgion said that their traffic engineer would have to review the location for safety concerns, and that this is done on a case by case basis. Chair Knox White said that AC Transit's policy seems to address the Commission's concerns. Commissioner Schatmeier stated that all stops should be safe, but potential usage should be a big factor in the stop location. 3 | TransportationCommission/2006-05-24.pdf |