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DRAFT 3. Circulation Element There are a few exceptions to the LOS standard that exists within Pleasanton. The exceptions are in the Downtown Area and at the City of Pleasanton gateway intersections (i.e., constrained gateways). These intersections may have a level of service below the level-of-service D standard if no reasonable mitigation exists or if the necessary mitigation is contrary to othergoals and policies of the Citv. The Doivntoavn S~ec~c Plan contains policies which emphasize the need to maintain a traditional pedestrian friendly atmosphere with buildings constructed to the sidewalk, shade trees outdoor dining, wide sidewalks, and street furniture. This overriding_~oal limits the extent that the intersections may be widened and improved. For this reason the Downtown intersections are exempt from the LOS D standard unless the City determines that improvements necessary to maintain LOS D are consistent with the goals of the Doavntozvn S~eci~c Plan. All traffic entering and leaving the Pleasanton circulation network flows through gateway intersections ~as listed in Table 3-4). These intersections are also key arrival points into the city where street design, buildings, and landscaping are used to create an inviting entrance into Pleasanton. These locations have been designed to accommodate the Pleasanton-based traffic but have experienced increased volumes of cut-through traffic that impact the level of service. Mitigation measures can be used to improve level of service. However, the loss of landscaping and significant road widening may result in a loss of visual character and pedestrian convenience at these intersections. Improvements also may encourage additional cut-through traffic, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the intersection improvements and reducing the level of service downstream of these intersections. The City also regulates traffic speeds within Pleasanton. Traffic speed limits are established according to the California Vehicle Code and the Manual o~ Uni orm Tra~fic Control Deuice.r which consider elements such as roadway type, capacity, prevailing speed, condition, and accident rates. Moving violations,--are established in the City's Vehicle and Traj~ic Code, mare enforced by the Pleasanton Police Department i Parking [moved below] ~ 3 ~ City of Pleasanton Ptearanton Municz~at Code, Vehicte and Tra~c Code, Circulation Element 012908 redline .3-6 City Council Ol 29 08