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Old Vineyard Avenue and the access and egress at the proposed Vineyard Avenue intersections. It was determined that the intersection design and capacity was sufficient to support the existing and proposed residential homes and other land uses along the Vineyard Corridor. Upon opening of the new Vineyard Avenue alignment, Traffic Engineering staff measured existing sight distance, roadway speeds, and drivers' ability to find acceptable gaps in traffic to access Vineyard Avenue. Sufficient sight distance and acceptable gaps in traffic exist to safely enter/exit Vineyard Avenue from Safreno Way. A review of traffic collision history from the time of the roadway opening in 2006 through March 1, 2014 reflects that zero accidents have been recorded at the intersection, with the nearest accident occurring 288 feet west of the intersection (12/25/06 where a vehicle ran off the road at 10:00 PM hitting a fixed object). Traffic Engineering staff will continue to monitor this location to ensure that landscaping does not limit sight distance and will continue to measure vehicle speeds and traffic volumes and review traffic collisions. Should volumes increase or collisions occur, the City will consider the installation of a traffic signal or other improvements available that could address issues related to access. Traffic Engineering staff has requested the trimming of the trees and the other landscaping to provide additional sight distance. Even with these comments from Traffic Engineering some residents of the area remained concerned about the closing the section of Old Vineyard from Mingoia/Heinz to Machado Place. At the meeting, however, one resident stated the future road closure was disclosed at the time of home purchase so the home owner was expecting the road closure and trail construction. In fact, this home owner is glad that it is "finally happening." Staff also heard a similar comment from a resident on Machado Place. On May 8, 2014, staff presented the 100% trail plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission as requested by the BPT Committee. The commission was supportive of constructing the trail project, excluding the trail segment between Mingoia/Heinz and Machado Place. The public and commission expressed a desire to have this trail segment reconsidered and designed to include vehicles with pedestrians and equestrians. Staff investigated this mixed trail use and described the findings in the October 21, 2008 City Council Staff Report, determining that a grove of existing walnut trees would need to be removed, which was not supported. Staff informed the public and commission that in order to alter the trail limits, an amendment to the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan would need to be processed through the Planning Department. A resident filed an application for an amendment, but subsequently withdrew the application. It is not known why it was withdrawn. The public was also advised that another opportunity to express their comments and concerns would be at the City Council Meeting scheduled for July 15, 2014 when the project would be presented to the City Council recommending the construction contract award. Page 3 of 4