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segments travelled and that at the current toll for the next segment would be indicated upon entering the lane. 13. Public Comment Fred Norman said it saddens him to see that in America, sports receive more attention than the travesties of war, city governments don't care what happens to Americans in the war, and Council members attend bank barbecues but not peace vigils. Steve Dowding read the names of the 27 soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since the Council's last meeting. He invited the City Council and residents to join Pleasantonians for Peace at its next monthly vigil on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at the museum on Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Consider adopting resolutions approving the environmental findings and adopting the City of Pleasanton Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan City Traffic Engineer, Michael Tassano, presented the agenda report and noted that the recommendation has been modified. Staff recommended that the Council take public comment and continue action to its next meeting. Mr. Tassano reviewed the plan's history, stating that after the Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) was established in 2007, staff and the committee selected consultants to assist with data collection and review, public hearings, and preparation of the draft plan. The committee reviewed the draft plan in June 2008 before forwarding it to the Trails Ad Hoc Committee and then the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Tassano stated that the plan supports many of the policies and goals of both the General Plan and Community Trails Master Plan and identifies the following goals: (1) create a city bicycles and pedestrian network; (2) provide a viable alternative to driving for commuting and recreational purposes; (3) establish city wide design guidelines for bicycle and pedestrian facilities; (4) encourage and educate residents about bicycling and walking opportunities; and (5) improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. He reviewed the City's existing bicycle facilities as well as the proposed improvements, estimated costs, prioritization, funding implementation, design, and safety. The plan proposes expanding the City's bicycle network by another 17.6 miles of Class 1 paved bicycle paths, 24.8 miles of Class 2 bicycle lanes, and 5.7 miles of Class 3 bicycle routes. The pedestrian network primarily focuses on walkability throughout the City's high demand areas and includes improvements to sidewalk obstructions, safety and ADA compliance, bus stop amenities, and sidewalk specifics. In addition, consultants developed a template by which staff can evaluate local schools and recommend special program funding. The total project cost is estimated at $30 million, to be funded partially by county, state, and federal funding sources outlined in the plan. Mr. Tassano noted that no funding or construction of the outlined elements is tied to the Council's approval. Mayor Hosterman thanked current and past members of PBAC. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 September 15, 2009