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TransportationCommission | 2013-01-23 | 6 | taken into account for pedestrian spikes before and after school hours. When she went out to receive signatures, many residents were supportive of the stop sign. She would like to have an alternative such as speed bumps brought up if they cannot erect a stop sign. Staff Naclerio replied that speed bumps are not an approved traffic control measure. However, there are speed lumps found on Bayview Drive, which allows wide axle vehicles to pass. The installation would require Police and Fire Department approval. In the past, the Fire Department staff has said if there is a major route they use for emergency access, they cannot have speed lumps installed. Robert Davey Jr. Drive would be considered an emergency access route. Commissioner Vargas asked Ms. Lum if she needed additional briefing from the City to understand the bike lane lines that are being proposed instead of the stop signs. Cindy Lum replied she would like more information from the City. Commissioner Vargas asked staff if that is something that could be scheduled offline. Staff Naclerio replied he would schedule a meeting in the next week or SO. Commissioner Wong stated that speed lumps could not be installed unless approved by the Fire Department. She wanted to know what could be done to reduce vehicle speeds. Staff Naclerio replied that from an engineering standpoint there are not many alternatives available. Otherwise, staff has been working with the Police Department because it becomes an enforcement issue. They are working with Police staff to monitor speed during commute hours based on Police staffing levels. Alternatively, Public Works staff could look at the entire intersection to see if they could conduct narrowing at all of the lanes. There are studies that show narrower lanes make drivers feel constricted and reduce their traveling speeds. Commissioner Bellows asked about curb bulb outs and if that would help narrow the road since it is a pedestrian-oriented concern. Staff Naclerio replied the option would be possible, but there is a bike lane in the way. Commissioner Bellows explained that staff could put a slice of a bulb out and since there is no parking and include a slice for the bikes to get through and then carry the paint through. Staff Naclerio said he would look into the option, but it could become costly. He felt that by narrowing the lanes, you are moving the vehicles away from the people who are trying to make the turns and that would create a bit of increased visibility and comfort. Ultimately, staff's goals are to allow vehicles traveling along Robert Davey Jr. Drive to stop or slow in enough time to allow approaching cars to make the turn. Commissioner Vargas asked a public speaker - Red Wetherhill - to come to the podium to have his comments recorded. Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2013-01-23.pdf |