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of Washington Elementary School. Lighted crosswalks are comprised of amber strobe lights installed in the pavement on both sides of a crosswalk. Flashing strobes are activated when a person presses the pedestrian push button. The flashing lights warn drivers of the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk. In addition to the flashing lights in the pavement, pedestrian warning signs fitted with flashing lights are also installed adjacent to the crosswalk to provide additional warning. Along with the in-pavement crosswalk light device, the project will also install fluorescent yellow-green colored school zone warning signs in compliance with the current Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The high visibility fluorescent yellow-green sign color was recently approved for use in the state of California. The Speed Feedback signs will also be installed during this project. The signs have solar- powered radar detecfion units that display the speed of oncoming vehicles in an effort to encom-age drivers to drive at the posted speed limit. The purchase of the Speed Feedback signs was made possible through a State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant. Installation will be funded using Development Fees for Street Improvements (DFSI) funds. Current City Council Policy Not Applicable Previous City Council Action(s) Not Applicable City Council Committee Review and Action Not Applicable Applicable General Plan Policy Coal 14 Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation: Promote and accommodate alternative, environmentally- friendly methods of transportation, such as walking and bicycling Policy Action 14.07 Pedestrian Environment -Strive to achieve a more comfortable environment for pedeshians in all areas of San Leandro, with particular emphasis on the BART Station areas, Dow~ltown, and major commercial thoroughfares such as East 14r~' Street Policy Action 18.02B Pedestrian Safety Improvements Permits and/or Variances Granted Not Applicable