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None. <br /> 3. Public comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda <br /> Gary Sears expressed frustration that trails maintenance was not an agenda item; that <br /> the bicycle sharrows were still not in place on the Bernal Avenue Bridge; and that it took <br /> two years to get the uneven pavement signs on the Arroyo Mocho Trail and Alamo Canal <br /> Trail. He questioned the City's objectives on the test trails section. He expressed anger <br /> at "staff's indifference, incompetence and negligence". <br /> Member Houston concurred with the difficulty in getting issues resolved. <br /> Member Piekarski agreed with Mr. Sears sentiment. <br /> MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE <br /> 4. Sunol Boulevard/First Street and Bernal Avenue Intersection Update <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson presented the staff report indicating the plans were <br /> 95% complete. <br /> Member Maciel confirmed that all four corners had floating islands and the clip turn lane <br /> would be omitted. Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson explained that the entire intersection <br /> would be redone and the existing island removed. Member Maciel voiced his continued <br /> dislike of the floating concrete islands and expressed concern with the sharp turns and <br /> narrowed lanes. He suggested utilizing paint instead of the islands. Associate Traffic <br /> Engineer Nelson discussed traffic congestion at the intersection. He confirmed that there <br /> would be one turn lane to go east on Bernal. <br /> Member Houston asked about east bound on Sunol where the bike lane went onto the <br /> sidewalk. Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson explained the path and ramp onto First <br /> Street. Member Houston expressed dissatisfaction with the shared use on that stretch. <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson stated the surface would be redone. Member Houston <br /> requested an actual bike lane. <br /> Member Piekarski asked about the protected corners and stated they seemed too small <br /> and the turns too sharp. Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson discussed the proposed <br /> bikeways. <br /> 5. Owens Drive and Hopyard Road Intersection Update <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson provided an update on the project. <br /> In response to Member Houston, Associate Traffic Engineer explained the yellow areas <br /> on the diagram and slip lane at Gibraltar. <br /> Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes January 24, 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />