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Cartlendge Trailhead Addendum 5.14. PUBLIC SERVICES The currently proposed project will not result in a significant increase in demand for fire and police protection, and will not contribute to the need for additional schools or other public facilities. The purpose of the project is to facilitate access to the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, which would be regularly patrolled by EBRPD park rangers. Fire and emergency services would be provided by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. EBRPD park rangers are also expected to provide ground patrol. The project is not expected to increase demand for law enforcement, emergency, or fire services such that new service facilities would need to be developed. 5.15. RECREATION The currently proposed project furthers the EBRPD's core mission to "acquire, develop, manage, and maintain a high quality, diverse system of interconnected parklands which balances public usage and education programs with protection and preservation of our natural and cultural resources," as it facilitates access to the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The subject project also furthers the vision statement identified in City of Pleasanton's General Plan, which is to help residents sustain a healthy lifestyle by providing diverse recreational programs to increase opportunities for physical activity. Additionally,the subject trailhead furthers Policy 7 and Program 7.1 of the City of Pleasanton's Conservation Element of the General Plan, which support expansion of and access to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. 5.16. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC Access to the trailhead would be provided directly from Old Foothill Road via Foothill Road. While traffic to this specific location is expected to slightly increase, the trailhead would provide a more convenient location to access Pleasanton Ridge for existing residents. Additionally, the site's location near pedestrian trails located on Foothill Road and within the Laguna Oaks development, combined with bicycle access from Foothill Road, W. Las Positas Boulevard, and Bernal Avenue would facilitate access by foot or bike. Therefore, the project may result in a reduction of vehicle miles traveled per capita among the area's visitors to Pleasanton Ridge. Because overall traffic to the trailhead would tend to occur outside of peak morning and afternoon commute hours,the project would not substantially add to existing traffic levels. Residents that live on Jerlin Place to the north of the project site would still be able to make a left or right turn onto Foothill Road near the existing three-way intersection of Jerlin Place, Old Foothill Road, and Foothill Road. Maintaining this circulation pattern has been found to be acceptable by the City Traffic Engineer and would not result in traffic hazards. A deceleration lane would facilitate access to the trailhead for southbound vehicles making a right-turn from Foothill Road. The proposed conversion of Old Foothill Road to a one-way roadway would continue to allow for access to the Alviso Adobe Community Park and nearby residences. The design of the currently proposed project does not include any sharp curves or incompatible uses, and does not result in inadequate emergency access. 5.17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS The currently proposed project would modify Old Foothill Road to a one-way street with parallel parking, and connect the proposed water fountain facility to the existing City water line along Old June 9, 2016 14