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pedestrians and people with disabilities in key destinations in the City of <br /> Pleasanton. This review includes needed ADA accessibility upgrades to <br /> accommodate people with disabilities. Design specifications for these <br /> recommendations are outlined in the Design Guidelines in Appendix A." <br /> o Page 4 -4, under ADA Accessible Curbs, the following will be added: "In <br /> addition, many existing curb ramps need repair in order to make them fully <br /> accessible and safe for people with disabilities." <br /> o Page 4 -20, paragraph two, the following will be added: 'Involve <br /> pedestrians, including people with disabilities, throughout the process." <br /> Appendix A, Design Guidelines <br /> A design will be added for an accessible trail entry <br /> Page A -21, paragraph 3, the following will be added: "Bicycle parking <br /> should not block the path of pedestrians with and without disabilities." <br /> Appendix H, Trail Surfaces <br /> o Page H -1, Asphalt Advantages section, first bullet, will be changed <br /> from: "Provides, smooth, level surface, suitable for bicycling and inline <br /> skating" to: "Provides smooth, level surface, suitable for bicycling and <br /> inline skating, and using wheelchairs." <br /> o Page H -3, Concrete Advantages, second bullet, will be changed from: <br /> "Provides, smooth, level surface, suitable for bicycling and inline <br /> skating (sawcut joints, minimize noticeable bumpiness to hardwheeled <br /> trail users) to: "Provides smooth, level surface, suitable for bicycling <br /> and inline skating, and using wheelchairs. (sawcut joints minimize <br /> noticeable bumpiness to hard wheeled trail users)." <br /> Other miscellaneous changes: <br /> The following information will be added regarding bicycle riding on <br /> sidewalks: <br /> "In residential areas, where bicycle and vehicle speeds are lower, sidewalk <br /> bicycle riding by children is accepted practice. The concern regarding bicyclists <br /> riding on sidewalks is due to potential conflict with pedestrians as well as conflict <br /> with vehicles at driveways and intersections. Pedestrians on sidewalks may <br /> change their speed and direction instantaneously, leaving bicyclists with <br /> insufficient reaction time to avoid a collision. At driveways and intersections, <br /> motorists scan for approaching roadway traffic and pedestrians at crossing <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br />