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