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Mike Moran. Pleasanton, spoke in support of increased bicycle and pedestrian safety and noted the dangers of specific intersections in the City. He encouraged the City to act, immediately, to make streets safer, including installing sharrows and reducing speeds. Steven McGinnis, Pleasanton, Member of the Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Committee, but speaking on behalf of himself, commented on Ms. Turner's contributions to the community and on the circumstances behind her recent death. He stated that her death resulted from an obsolete and defective intersection and listed current conditions in support of his statement. Mr. McGinnis encouraged Council to have the intersection fixed, right away. Susie Hufstader, Oakland. a Member of Bike East Bay. reported that her organization has experience in helping cities improve bike safety. She spoke in support of bicycle and pedestrian safety and noted there would be increased participation in cycling, if safe facilities existed. Rebecca Wood. Danville. Board Member of the Valley Spokesmen. asked Council not to let Ms. Turner's death be in vain. She addressed the dangers of specific City intersections and urged Council to make bike safety, a priority. Emi Lee, Pleasanton, spoke regarding the dangers of the intersection at Valley and Bernal, and urged Council to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian safety in the City. Lisa Young, Pleasanton, commented on the dangers of the intersection of Valley and Bernal and urged Council to address the matter, as soon as possible. Nora Crans, Castro Valley. Member of the Valley Spokesmen, spoke regarding various dangerous intersections in the City and urged Council to address bicycle safety. Youngmin Lee, Pleasanton, commented on the recent cycling fatality and urged Council to address bicycle safety. Greg Visscher, Pleasanton, commented on the existing dangers related to Iron Horse Trail and urged Council to address the matter. Bill Spain, Pleasanton, Yes on Measure K Campaign supporter, thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers, the Planning Commission, City staff and residents for taking the time to educate themselves on the benefits of voting Yes on Measure K. He commented on the process and thanked the City for providing an open forum for discussion of the matter. John Gowey. Pleasanton. expressed concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety in the City. He stated that cyclists in the City, are considered family and take care of each other. He urged Council to consider its residents and their safety. Joanne Lauer, Castor Valley, commented on her experience being hit by a car, two years ago, and her efforts to help increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. She urged Council to address the matter and use the resources available to it. Mary Malloy-Thompson. Pleasanton, reported she is not part of a cycling group, but she and her family ride bicycles. She commented on the recent bicycle fatality and urged Council to act to increase bicycle safety and make it a priority. Bruce Duggie. Castor Valley, spoke in support of improved bicycle safety. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 14 July 19, 2016