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TransportationCommission | 2016-01-27 | 7 | Staff Patel replied yes they did. Commissioner Vargas asked staff about the costs, approximately $200,000, with regard to the median barrier. The report indicated that it could be a median barrier or delineator, but he wanted to know if there was a cost difference between the two. Staff Patel said staff looked to make sure the drainage was not disrupted. He explained the type of delineators they are looking at are similar to the ones at Jackson and 5th Streets, which are mountable and close to each other so they do not get knocked down. Commission Vargas asked staff about whether the cost was already covered in the $200,000. Staff Patel replied yes. Commissioner Bertken said he was concerned about the safety of the bicyclists in connection with the right turn onto Constitution Way. He said he has seen this problem in San Francisco where they have a through street where motorists drive fast and pedestrians get hit when they step off the curb. He felt this was a particular problem when cyclists are traveling fast and the driver cannot see behind him and try to turn. He wondered how the traffic control that has been identified protects the bicyclists cycling straight across. Staff Patel replied staff would look into erecting signage with a time limit on right turn restrictions or possibly a right turn on red. Commissioner Bertken replied then the bicyclists cannot go straight. Staff Patel stated that the bicyclists could go straight if they have a non-conflicting movement. However, he understood his point with an issue of conflict. Commissioner Bertken felt this was an important issue because this area has a number of problems. Staff Patel replied the Atlantic Avenue and Constitution Way intersection only has 40-50 vehicles making right turn movements per hour during peak times. Commissioner Bertken said he would like to possibly see the bicyclists receive a straight go through signal, which would prevent the right turn for automobiles. Rochelle Wheeler stated that staff would look into this further and they would make sure to reduce those conflicts. She went on to say that another option would be to bring cyclists further up towards the intersection so they are visible to turning cars. Staff Patel replied there are other options such as a bike box. Commission Bellows opened the floor to public comments Page 7 of 16 | TransportationCommission/2016-01-27.pdf |