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Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes August 22, 2022 Page 3 of 5 townhome communities for on-street parking. Member Maciel expressed concern about adding parking. Chair Fields stated the Hacienda Business Park was a swamp, causing sinking. Todd Nelson, former BPTC member, requested someone at the City look at the process of the project. He expressed concern about continued delays. He indicated support for a protected bike lane with bollards and outside parking. Steven Dunbar, Bike East Bay, depicted the bike plan and level of traffic stress. He stated asset management was important and indicated support with combining the projects. He urged maximum feasible bike lane width. He suggested measuring specific metrics. Art Tenbrink asked if consideration had been given to low speed versus high speed e- bikes and if there were regulations in the City on where the faster bikes must go. Bennie Tschirky discussed the need for parking at the school and indicated support for the proposed parking. He encouraged students riding to school. He indicated support for access to Foothill High School, the bike trail along the canal, and Iron Horse. Chair Fields asked about motorized bikes and scooters. Officer Wilson stated there were Vehicle Codes restricting speeds and use locations. Traffic Engineer Tassano stated there was no law preventing bicycles on the sidewalk. Member Piekarski asked the meaning of 35% design. Traffic Engineer Tassano explained the bid process and consultant selection. Member Piekarski stated she was going to propose phases for the bike lane. She discussed SB932. She explained the current traffic and parking conditions past Fairwood Elementary School and proposed adding the bike lane to the plan. She requested 12-inch bollards and a physical separation between the bike lane and pedestrians. Traffic Engineer Tassano asked if she preferred two-feet of separation between bicycles and pedestrians or bicycles and vehicles. Member Piekarski stated she preferred separation between bikes and pedestrians. She requested clarification on the Willow Road intersection. Traffic Engineer Tassano stated he preferred use of the thicker bollards and explained the proposed design. Member Piekarski mentioned concerns about bus stops and street sweepers impacting bike lanes. Traffic Engineer Tassano discussed the possibility of the City purchasing a smaller street sweeper. Member Maciel reiterated his dislike for concrete islands and opposition to quick fixes. He discussed concerns with electric scooters and bikes. Chair Fields suggested a pilot project for a portion of the short-term fix area. Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson explained that the bike lane would not be elevated in the quick build phase. Chair Fields expressed concern about safety and encouraged action before a fatality occurred. Traffic Engineer Tassano stated he would ask the consultant for the lost cost.