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STAFF COMMENTS <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson summarized the recent Community Development <br /> Update including the three striping plans at Caltrans for review, Nevada Street project, <br /> and Smart Signals. He discussed efforts to indicate upgraded signals. <br /> Member Piekarski mentioned that the Parks and Recreation Commission would be <br /> considering Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks at its February meeting. <br /> Member Houston asked whether the bike lane on Sunol Boulevard at 1-680 has been <br /> reviewed since the discussion from the previous BPTC meeting. Associate Traffic <br /> Engineer Nelson stated they were moving forward but there was not yet a solution. <br /> Member Houston discussed his experience in Danville with a signal detecting bicycles. <br /> He questioned why the committee terms were only three years. <br /> Member Stewart asked if the committee had input or influence on Regional bike trails. <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson stated they typically asked for input from the City. <br /> Member Piekarski discussed issues with bikes on hiker only trails; and efforts to build a <br /> mountain bike trail. <br /> Member Henry discussed prohibition of bikers and efforts to obtain access. Member <br /> Piekarski commented on inconsiderate mountain bikers. <br /> Member Nigro encouraged building more mountain bike trails at Pleasanton Ridge. <br /> Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson requested Member Stewart provide information that <br /> could be disseminated to the committee. <br /> Member Nibert stated he was the Planning Commission liaison to the committee. He <br /> mentioned concern he received regarding Meadowlark Trail. Associate Traffic Engineer <br /> Nelson explained the proposed trail related to the new development. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Chairperson Fields adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. <br /> Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes January 24, 2022 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes January 24, 2022 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /><br /> Member Nelson stated the shared use plans were confusing and suggested signage or <br /> paint. He questioned the means of accessing the shared use path and suggested a <br /> physical barrier from street parking to protect the bike lane. He encouraged the best plan <br /> to get kids to school safely. <br /> Member Houston asked about the Iron Horse Trail. Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson <br /> stated the project would include up to the Iron Horse Trail. Member Houston suggested <br /> elevated paths where it crossed over the road and concurred with Member Negro <br /> regarding completion of projects. <br /> Member Maciel stated he preferred the proposed option better than the previous option. <br /> He suggested adding space to the bike lane. He expressed concern regarding pick up <br /> and drop off in front of the school and floating parking stalls creating more blind spots. <br /> Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes January 24, 2022 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />