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forcing drivers to make right turns at a lower speed; thereby improving pedestrian safety. The scope of work for the installation of the bulb outs includes: removal and replacement of the existing curb, gutter and sidewalk at all four corners, installation of new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, re-grading of the existing roadway surface, and possible installation of new drainage inlets to promote positive drainage flow. The residents were concerned about pedestrian safety adjacent to the Aquatic Center. For some events where parking can be difficult to find, they observed a high volume of pedestrians crossing Black Avenue since they had to park on the south side of Black Avenue. To improve pedestrian safety, the steering committee recommended the installation of a neckdown and crosswalk. Similar to a bulb out, a neckdown will extend the curb and sidewalk closer to the center of the street to reduce the pedestrian crossing distance. It will also increase pedestrian visibility since the pedestrians will not be blocked by parked cars, and vehicle speed should also be reduced since the roadway will be narrowed. The installation of the neckdown will include the replacement of curb and gutter, installation of ADA compliant curb ramps, possible re-grading of the existing roadway to promote positive drainage flow, and signing and pavement marking for the new crosswalk. The estimated construction cost for the curb neckdown in front of the Aquatic Center is $75,000. Staff consulted with the Fire and Police departments regarding the installation of the speed lump along Black Avenue. The Fire Department approved the installation on a six month trial period. If their emergency response time does not increase because of the speed lump, then the Fire Department will allow the speed lump to remain in place. On June 17, 2013, staff conducted another neighborhood meeting to provide the residents an opportunity to review and comment on the Black Avenue Traffic Calming Plan. Staff received positive comments and support for the plan. The residents requested the installation of a second speed lump along Black Avenue. Staff responded that the Fire Department approved only one speed lump on a six month trial period. If the Fire Department determines that the speed lump can remain in place, and if the residents still have a concern regarding speeding, then staff will perform another vehicle speed survey to determine if another speed lump is justified. It was decided at this neighborhood meeting to circulate petitions to gain written support for the plan. Members of the steering committee collected the required signatures for the petition, and the majority supported the traffic calming plan (see Attachment 2). The property owners adjacent to the proposed speed lump also supported the use of this device at the proposed location. Page 3of4