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TransportationCommission | 2012-07-25 | 6 | project. Commissioner Bertken asked if the crosswalk design includes a handicap portion of the sidewalk. Staff Khan replied yes. Commissioner Wong questioned whether there were plans to include a crossing guard at the crosswalk during the daytime or after school. Staff Khan replied no, there were no plans for a crossing guard. The intention of the crosswalk is to enhance pedestrian crossings. The school is taking the lead to improve pick up and drop off operations. Staff recommended to the school that the crosswalk should be addressed in conjunction with the drop off and pickup. He mentioned that there is a crossing guard at the Paru Street and Encinal Avenue intersection. Commissioner Miley asked if staff had a chance to review the letter by Alan Ta, and if staff could explain some of the points made in the letter such as line spacing and letter heights on the street. He also asked staff to explain why they are moving forward with the proposal. Staff Khan replied that he read the letter and when the department decides to install traffic controls on a street the City must adhere to the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). There are different criteria for different items to be installed. If the manual says "shall," then the City cannot deviate because it is the state law. Commissioner Miley understood that not every street is the same and so the MUTCD provides some discretion to accommodate particular circumstances and thus improving access to students in the park. Commissioner Vargas asked Staff Khan if the recommendations section of the staff memo should be amended to include "and watch for one year" or is the project a permanent implementation. Staff Khan replied even if the street is later closed, the crosswalk will still be valid and pedestrians could continue to use it. Commissioner Vargas asked Staff Khan if the placement of the paddles was something that the City would monitor. Staff Khan explained that the City staff could not go out every morning SO it is a partnership. He then stated that having the school involved makes a big difference because education to improve pedestrian access is crucial for all school zones. Commissioner Wong made a motion to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. Page 6 of 11 | TransportationCommission/2012-07-25.pdf |