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little to reduce the increased pedestrian delay that is created with the vehicle focused coordination. Alternative 3 includes the vehicle focused signal coordination in Alternative 1 and also returns the Iron Horse Trail to a single stage crossing as it was originally constructed in 2014. This alternative showed 116 seconds of corridor delay (some vehicle delay returns compared to Alternative 2 due to the longer pedestrian crossing time). The pedestrian delay would still be at an unacceptable time of 62 seconds. Staff does not recommend any of the Alternatives analyzed as part of the Owens Drive review effort. Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 all reduce corridor delay, but increase pedestrian delay. Pedestrian Safety In the three years that the City has operated the Iron Horse Trail pedestrian traffic signals, field observations have shown that extending the wait time beyond 60 seconds significantly reduces the pedestrian's willingness to wait for the pedestrian crossing indication. Even at the current operational timing of 45 seconds, pedestrians are observed pressing the button but crossing without the signal as it approaches the 45 second mark, which is a safety concern. Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 all increase the pedestrian crossing time beyond 60 seconds and are not recommended for this reason. Evolving Technology—Adaptive Timing Traffic signal technology continues to evolve. Staff has been interested in piloting an adaptive timing approach instead of fixed signal timing. An "adaptive" system will allow the traffic signal controllers to respond to the one or two cycles per day that result in traffic queues in excess of eight vehicles. During this time the system will extend the "green time". During all other times of day, the adaptive system will be responsive to both vehicle and pedestrian volume and coordinate "platoons" of vehicles allowing pedestrians to cross between the platoons of vehicles. Our traffic signal system is not currently capable of coordinating signals by any other means than that of a fixed time. The software/hardware to operate an adaptive system is not currently owned by the City of Pleasanton and the cost of a 2-intersection adaptive system is around $90,000. The City has been exploring the possibility of installation of an adaptive system on the Bernal Avenue corridor and has applied for grant funding, but has been unsuccessful in the grant process. Owens Drive could be another good pilot location for this technology and staff will add this location to our grant application efforts going forward. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends no additional changes to Owens Drive between Willow Road and Hacienda Drive at this time. The two-stage crossing reconstruction (summer 2017), combined with the modified signal timing in this corridor provides a balanced approach to motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle needs in the TOD area. Staff will continue to Page 7 of 8