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<br />Mr. Wilson indicated that the decision was to slow down traffic in the school area as <br />once the school was built the roundabouts would allow traffic to in and out of the school <br />property . <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan indicated that in addition, the added benefit for slowing traffic with the <br />roundabouts was once the proposed homes were built, traffic could enter and exit Vineyard <br />Avenue safely. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded that the roundabouts worked for those reasons and in lieu of the <br />roundabouts, a traffic signal would have to been installed. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan stated that if the traffic calming device was removed and there is an open <br />straightaway from Ruby Hill to Pleasanton, traffic would travel at a higher rate of speed on the <br />road. What other safety issues need to be addressed once the homes are constructed? <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded that a pocket for vehicles will be created to pull out of Thiessen <br />Road and to get onto Vineyard Avenue safely. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan asked if the speed limit was 40 mph until the Ruby Hill property and then the <br />speed increases to 50 mph. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded he was not sure. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan inquired what would happen once the roundabouts are removed and the <br />traffic begins to travel at higher speeds. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded that since this area was a thoroughfare the City would go out and <br />measure the speeds. If the speed survey indicates a change, staff would return to Council for <br />direction. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan asked if the engineering cost of $500,000 was an estimate and until the bids <br />have been submitted, the actual cost was unknown. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded the estimate was for the option to move traffic onto Old Vineyard <br />Avenue. If traffic is left on Vineyard Avenue, the cost estimate increases substantially. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan asked if $40,000 to improve Old Vineyard Avenue was a contractor's <br />estimate or for City staff to complete the project. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson indicated City staff would be completing the work. This is an estimate as to <br />the time and effort to complete the work. This was a contractor's estimate and he believes the <br />City could complete the work at a lower cost. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan asked if Neal Elementary School were eventually constructed, what was <br />staff's recommendation to deal with the situation at that time. <br /> <br />Mr. Wilson responded the option in lieu of the roundabouts would be a traffic signal <br />installed at Thiessen and would depend on the layout of the proposed school site. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan asked what the cost estimate was for a traffic signal to be installed. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council <br />Minutes <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />04/18/06 <br />