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Hopyard, with sufficient work it may be possible to retain the Stoneridge access. Mr. Lum reviewed the proposed language in the new freeway agreement regarding the Stoneridge access. Mr. Sullivan asked if there was any estimate on when the flyover would be built. Mr. Lum indicated it is not in any existing planning document. Neal Johnson, 556 La Copita Court, San Ramon, Chair of the San Ramon Transportation Advisory Committee, expressed the importance of the 1-580/680 flyover and that it was the TVTC's top priority. He liked the proposed language for the new freeway agreement regarding Stoneridge Drive access. Pat Pang, Project Manager for CalTrans on the 1-580/680 direct connector flyover, reaffirmed CalTrans' position on this issue. It is his understanding that there is a recommendation the freeway agreement be approved subject to revision of language that currently removes access to 1-580 from Stoneridge Drive when the interchange pattern is modified. CalTrans cannot support the proposed revisions. The approval of the Stoneridge Drive interchange was based on the assumption that the interchange would eventually handle local circulation and not impact regional traffic movements using the 1-580/680 interchange. The improvements made by the North Pleasanton Improvement District should have provided adequate access to the interchange. There were extensive discussions regarding spacing for local interchanges. The direct connector project does not impact any existing access from Stoneridge Drive interchange, therefore approval of the revised freeway agreement should not be contingent on modifying the Stoneridge Drive interchange freeway agreement. It is CalTrans' position that as there are no plans to modify the Stoneridge Drive interchange in the foreseeable future, it is not appropriate to consider revising the Stoneridge Drive freeway agreement at this time. In order not to further delay this important Measure B project, CalTrans strongly urges that the freeway agreement be approved as is. Ms. Michelotti asked when the Stoneridge flyover would be built and how would it be funded? Mr. Pang indicated there is no funding on the horizon. The seven year plan does not include the project and there are no plans for a study of the next phase. A project of this size would require a lot of cooperation and support from regional and local agencies. It will probably require extensive additional planning for the next phase. Ms. Michelotti believed Pleasanton was giving notice that fourteen years down the road, Pleasanton will want the access and is trying to resolve the issues. Mr. Pang did not believe the reluctance for the Stoneridge flyover had anything to do with the funding. The issue was the operation of the interchange itself and what it is supposed to serve. There is a major freeway interchange that is meant to serve regional travelers. 09/24/96 -14-