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double right intersections. Member Piekarski stated she was surprised that more bicyclists and pedestrians were not hit in crosswalks. Member Houston requested better measurements of counting bicyclists versus pedestrians. He expressed disappointment in the number of accidents in crosswalks and suggested more digital no turn on red signs. He stated the onus on pedestrian safety should be on the driver. City Engineer Tassano discussed the need to upgrade cameras to more accurately count pedestrians versus bicyclists and the cost for technology. Member Nelson concurred that appropriate infrastructure for counts was necessary. He discussed the missed opportunity to accurately count during COVID-19 as a disservice to the Committees' efforts to get projects to Council. He discussed his accident and questioned whether the driver at fault was issued a ticket. City Engineer Tassano stated citations were usually not issued. Member Henry discussed 2013-2017 data showing 1100-1200 accidents and the significant decrease in 2018-2019 at about 400 accidents. City Engineer Tassano anticipated the larger number included property damage only. Member Henry discussed a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety and acknowledged the significant increase for distracted driver citations and asked if grant funds could be used for targeted enforcement at problematic intersections. He suggested an education and enforcement campaign on giving cyclists three feet of space. City Engineer Tassano stated he would discuss additional enforcement at crosswalks and high incident locations with the Police Department. He stated most educational outreach had been to elementary and middle school and he would follow up on driver education for bicyclists. Member Stewart suggested using Next Door for education campaigns. She noted issues with right turns and suggested signs indicating turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. City Engineer Tassano stated the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control disallowed those signs but one was installed on Stoneridge turning to Santa Rita. Member Maciel stated Pleasanton's statistics were better than most. He concurred that traffic enforcement alleviated issues. He stated he disliked the no right turn on red and that too many signs created clutter and confusion. He concurred with the need for an educational campaign. Member Piekarski mentioned two fatalities and one critical accident. She asked what happened to the bicyclist riding the sidewalk on Santa Rita at Rosewood. City Engineer Tassano stated the Police Department was still working on the report. Member Piekarski stated she was curious to know the cause. Member Houston suggested signage for the sharrows. He discussed AB43 allowing reduction of speed limits and AB122 allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. City Engineer Tassano stated staff would bring back a summary of the bills. Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 3 of 5