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Chair Deckert asked if signal cycling was on during commute times. City Engineer Tassano stated coordination was turned off during COVID-19 but was being turned back on. 5. Status Update on the Stoneridge Drive and Johnson Drive Improvement/Striping Plan Associate Traffic Engineer Nelson indicated the City was still in the process of acquiring some of the right of way. He anticipated construction beginning early 2022 through the end of 2022. He explained the limited timeframe for construction over the Creek. Member Maciel inquired about the design on westbound Stoneridge at Johnson Drive. City Engineer Tassano explained the westbound approach including four travel lanes and separate bike striping and light to control bike and pedestrian crossing. He discussed difficulty with obtaining Caltrans approval. Member Piekarski expressed appreciation for the design for bicycle lanes on Stoneridge at Johnson Drive. She discussed efforts to reduce climate change and encouraging riding bikes and pedestrian access. She questioned whether there were bus stops and an easy way to get on the trail. City Engineer Tassano stated staff had designed access to Centennial Trail which Caltrans declined. He stated he would bring that connection back as a separate project. He discussed the crossings and traffic signals with bicycle crossing and path access to the trail. Member Piekarski asked if there was a way to make the crossing on the south side and reduce the possible conflicts. City Engineer Tassano stated the project was designed in 2014 and protected intersections were not an option at the time. Member Piekarski discussed the difficult current trail access and suggested a modification. City Engineer Tassano stated the entrance was being redesigned. Member Piekarski asked how a bicyclist would navigate east on Stoneridge. City Engineer Tassano stated it would be the same as at Stanley Valley/Bernal. Member Piekarski asked if the grant for overpasses would be utilized. City Engineer Tassano stated the grant would be used for the 580 overcrossings. He explained that the project was funded through a cooperative agreement between the City and Costco. COMMUNICATIONS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 6. Updates from the Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Deckert discussed the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at which the skate park expansion and all abilities park were discussed; and Library and Recreation quarterly report and Update on Civic Park landscape program were received. 7. Updates from ProiectlProgram/Agency Representatives Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 4 of 5