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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 14. Public Comment Jeb Bing of Pleasanton Weekly announced the annual holiday fundraising campaign and the fifteen community organizations who will be beneficiaries of the program; and that Silicon Valley Community Foundation will handle the accounting. Philip Ciesielski spoke regarding information he has tried to obtain from the police department. He requested to meet with the City Council or Mayor separately to discuss this further. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 15. Adopt the 1-580 Overcrossing Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan The agenda report and a PowerPoint were resented by City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano and Associate Traffic Engineer Matt Nelson, which included background, project overview, 1-580 and Hopyard Road, and on/off-ramp aerials of Hopyard Road, Hacienda Drive, and Santa Rita Road crossings. Mr. Nelson noted that the League of American Bicyclists provided information on how to move up the City's current Bronze rating to a Silver designation. The overcrossing design striping was noted as not ideal and this project/plan proposes the appropriate striping. The City worked with consultants Fehr & Peers and the City's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee throughout the process. Mr. Nelson noted the three overcrossing locations on 1-580: Hopyard Road, Hacienda Drive and Santa Rita Road and the proposed upgrades, which include short and long term improvements, striping, minor concrete work, and converting buffers to physical islands. The goal is to improve the connections, remove barriers, and develop design plans that will be provided to Caltrans for review and future use. Mayor Thorne inquired as to contingency plans in the event Caltrans does not approve the reduction of lanes. Mr. Nelson said the plan would be keep the two lanes and introduce hydropeaking as a safe field for riders and pedestrians. Mayor Thorne expressed concern traffic could be backed up. Mr. Tassano noted there is a balance between safe crossings for bicyclists and traffic stacking. Councilmember Narum inquired as to the overcrossing boundaries between the Pleasanton and Dublin. Mr. Nelson provided a visual of where the boundary exists. He noted the City has worked in partnership with Dublin in regard to a design plan. Councilmember Narum inquired as to the yellow-striped line. Mr. Nelson noted it delineates between the two sides of travel. Councilmember Narum referred to the on-ramps slide and the placement of the crossing. Mr. Nelson responded that the perpendicular placement is to enhance the bicyclist's line of sight. These are best practices and the plans have been reviewed by the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee. Councilmember Brown inquired about pedestrians in the crosswalk and noted their vulnerability to vehicle traffic. Mr. Tassano responded staff would prefer to keep the crossings close together, which minimizes the angle for the bicyclists and the amount of concrete work that has to be conducted. Councilmember Brown inquired whether the crossings could be side-by-side and share buttons. She expressed concern regarding staging of beacons which could distract drivers. She inquired regarding the cost and whether the crossings for bicyclists and pedestrians could be integrated. Mr. Tassano stated staff will adjust the plans to place the crossings closer together or combine them. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 December 4, 2018