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this bridge. She complained about the noise from this intersection and asked Council to proceed with installation of the rubberized asphalt on Vineyard, not just on Bemal. She also expressed concern about ingress and egress from the driveway at the Smoketree Commons condominiums. She also expressed concern about the noise impact on the mobilehome park. Mr. Lum indicated this project includes application of the rubberized asphalt when the street is widened. There is a four or five decibel reduction in noise when the rubberized asphalt is used. He suggested a review of the traffic signal timing with Ms. Conte to address her concerns. Ms. Ayala felt the traffic signals could assist with a reduction of the noise level. Debbie Smith, 7800 Flagstone Drive, indicated she is also a horse owner and a member of the Alameda County Equestrian Society and supporting building the bridge so it can accommodate a multi-use trail under the bridge. The clearance should be no less than seven and a half feet, but twelve feet would be ideal. David Lunn, 1384 Anza Way, Livermore, thanked Council for incorporating a trail into this bridge project. He believed a trail needed to be included at the beginning of the construction project. He was involved in the Master Trails Program and many of the designated trails are still being working on. He pointed out that trails need to be in place before development happens around them. Ms. Michelotti asked if this trail connected to Shadow Cliffs? Mr. Lunn said there is a well-worn path now that has gates. One can walk or ride a bike that way, but one cannot drive on the trail. He also indicated he was impressed with the trail along Vineyard, which can also tie in with the rear portion of Shadow Cliffs. He thanked Council for its support of trails. Jennifer Hosterman, 2922 Chardonnay Drive, indicated her belief that traffic in her neighborhood is a nightmare and has gotten worse over the last couple of years. She complained of speeding traffic between Bemal and Vineyard and on Vineyard towards Ruby Hill. She said there was a traffic calming program on her street which helped, but that just moved the traffic to the neighborhood across in California Glen. She felt this issue needed to be viewed from a philosophical standpoint. When the General Plan was reviewed, it was determined to be necessary to widen certain streets through town to allow for better circulation. However, what that has done is to allow for an increase in cut-through traffic from 1-580 to 1-680. She felt this was serving the cut-through traffic better than the needs of the community. She urged Council to keep that in mind when it considers widening other streets. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Pleasanton City Council 14 02/20/01 Minutes