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BACKGROUND The Junipero Street/Independence Drive residents raised concerns about existing speed and cut-through traffic as part of the Lund Ranch II project review. Staff initiated the traffic calming program in February of 2016 to address the concerns raised by the residents. DISCUSSION On March 3, 2016, staff conducted a neighborhood traffic calming program kickoff meeting that was attended by approximately 40 residents. City staff introduced the traffic calming program and presented the speed, volume and cut through traffic data. Also included in this initial meeting was the identification of eligible traffic calming tools and their advantages and disadvantages. The residents provided feedback and a set of residents volunteered to help develop a neighborhood traffic calming plan. There was sufficient neighborhood interest to pursue traffic mitigation measures for Junipero Street/Independence Drive, and a steering committee was formed from the residents at this kickoff meeting. The steering committee took part in numerous meetings to analyze, evaluate and to develop a traffic calming plan for Junipero Street/Independence Drive. The steering committee was tasked with addressing several concerns and has developed a plan to reduce vehicle speed, deter cut-through traffic, and improve pedestrian safety. Vehicle speeds were found to be similar to many of our local streets, but a few segments had recorded critical speeds of 33 mph and maximum speeds of 37 mph. The steering committee decided to develop a plan that would focus on reducing these speeds and to also improve the visibility of pedestrians near the park. City staff and the steering committee collaborated on a traffic calming plan and developed a plan that includes the following traffic calming elements: 1. Installation of four speed lumps —two on Junipero and two on Independence. Six speed lumps were initially proposed, but two locations did not receive the necessary support from the nearby residents. 2. Installation of crosswalks near the park intersections to channel pedestrians and at other locations along the roadway to provide pedestrian visibility and notification. 3. Installation of radar speed feedback sign to reinforce the speed limit. 4. Recommendation to pursue second left turn lane on westbound Bernal Avenue at the Sunol Boulevard/ First Street intersection. The locations of the speed lumps, radar speed sign and crosswalks are shown on the map. The map also shows two speed lump locations (black shaded squares) that were initially included in the plan but are not currently supported by the neighborhood. Page 2 of 4