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not be needed if dedicated bike lane is provided. There was also concern about how the bike route interfaces with traffic at intersec- tions, particularly near Superior Avenue and MacArthur. Avery confusing intersection for bicyclists (see signal comments below). Also, there was concern that the bike lane disappears in the north area. People seem to want a dedicated bike lane wherever possible. Advertise Redevelopment Area: One woman was very interested in having signs advertising the redevelopment effort. She wanted to be sure we did this plan, and didn't just put it on a shelf. Most people felt that three years was a long time to wait. (Three years to start the less expensive phases and maybe ten years or so to com- plete the entire project). Several people asked for our tax incre- ment projections (sent) to understand funding limitations. CALTRANS Meeting: Many people asked for a meeting with CALTRANS so they could get CALTRANS to improve their land- scaping. The plan is to meet with CALTRANS once we had a draft plan, but people felt this was not good enough. They want some- thing done now. Truck Route: Trucks coming off the freeway and using residential streets is seen as a big problem in this area. It was noted that the no right turn on Dowling from the freeway offramp will help this problem as trucks tend to turn there now. Southern Section/Pedestrian Access: Create or enhance a nice pedestrian access point from the Glenn area into the commercial site at Evergreen Nursery. Bridge and MacArthur: This area generated the most discussion. No one was in favor of closing the street. However, everyone agreed that something needed to be done to stop the speeders traveling south on MacArthur from cutting through to Estudillo by using Bridge Street. Attention centered around limiting speed and turning movement. It was pointed out that proposed bulb-outs will slow down cars making the right turn onto Bridge. People really liked that. It was also requested that some sort of raised grade at the intersection be considered, texture and look that also will encourage reduced speed in making that turn. Speed bumps for Bridge were discussed but discarded. Prohibiting right turns onto Bridge was also discussed, and was felt to have some merit if the other options (bulb-outs and raised surface) do not work. Bridge and Collier: Four people that live at this intersection want a four-way stop here to slow traffic. They say near-accidents happen every day at this corner. Estudillo and Collier: This intersection was raised as a real prob- lem. People found it impossible to make a left onto Estudillo from Collier due to the backup at the signal on MacArthur and Estudillo. One suggestion was a traffic signal further west on Estudillo to allow a break that might assist this turning movement. Estudillo and MacArthur: There was some concern that people traveling south on MacArthur may need to make a U-Turn at this intersection. Not being able to make a U-Turn, they pointed out, will have traffic impacts to Bridge and Collier. Several people felt information should be gathered regarding how many people make this turn now (at Estudillo and Collier) in ordE"r to understand the impact the project might have. - A5 -