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TransportationCommission | 2014-03-26 | 8 | Page 8 of 12 Commission Bertken said they talked about the markings on the pavement for pedestrian crossings for example near Lum Elementary School. Yet, he wanted to know how well motorists understood the markings and actually stopped for pedestrians. Sergeant Simmons said drivers do adhere to the limit lines or markings and they have crossing guards to make sure motorists yield to pedestrians at Lum School. Commissioner Berkten would like to see more public information on traffic control devices presented to the public. Sergeant Simmons said that as they become more apparent within the City, then community outreach will increase. Joy Bhattacharya replied staff reviewed data at the intersections of Buena Vista Avenue and Park Street as well as Lincoln Avenue and Park Street over the last five years. They concluded that four injuries involving pedestrian collisions occurred and along Tilden Way, five accidents occurred. Commissioner Miley asked what cross time improvements were made at Lincoln Avenue at Park Street, specifically where the bulb-out is implemented on the west side. Joy Bhattacharya replied that there is a 5.6 feet reduction, so pedestrians walking at 3 feet per second or an elderly person walking at 2.5 feet per second would gain 2-3 seconds. He also stated that the opposite direction would be 12-feet with a 4 second reduction. Moreover, the signal light would include longer countdown times. Commissioner Schatmeier referred to the north side on Tilden Way and found conflicting responses from staff. First staff said they would look at the area once the Walgreens project was complete and then staff said the area was impractical for aggressive enhancements. So, he felt there are two conflicting answers to his question. Also, he did not hear staff address the same issue on the north west side, where the automobile lanes are merging into one. Ultimately, he wanted to know if staff was still looking at the area to make further enhancements to pedestrian safety. David Mahama replied staff conducted a template analysis to place bulb-outs in the area, but they had to figure out how vehicles and pedestrians would navigate the intersections safely. He pointed out that a few delivery trucks use the area during the daytime hours and it is not feasible to put a bulb-out at the two corners. Joy Bhattacharya replied what came out of the community meetings was a concern for lost parking spaces. Staff could revisit the north west corner and draw a bulb-out and then provide the information of how many parking spaces would be lost. Commissioner Schatmeier said he would like to see the analysis of the area. Page 8 of 12 | TransportationCommission/2014-03-26.pdf |