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File Number: 12 -084 will be included as part of this project. Analysis The approved budget for this project did not provide sufficient funds based on bid results to allow for items related to City- furnished traffic signal accessories and traffic safety education program, which is a requirement of the grant. Therefore, an additional appropriation of $55,000 is required to cover the costs of these items. Current Agency Policies • Policy 14.03- Funding: Aggressively pursue state and federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, while also including funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the City's Capital Improvement Program • Policy 14.07- Pedestrian Environment: Strive to achieve a more comfortable environment for pedestrians in all areas of San Leandro, with particular emphasis on the BART station areas, downtown, and major commercial thoroughfares such as East 14th Street • Action 14.07B- Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements: Improve crossings for pedestrians and cyclists at intersections in the city through the use of brick pavers, small curb radii, bulb outs, street trees and landscaping near corners, and other measures that shorten pedestrian crossings or increase driver awareness of non - vehicle traffic. Continue to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and remove mobility barriers for persons with disabilities • Policy 16.03- Maintenance: Regularly maintain city streets and traffic control devices to ensure that streets operate safely and efficiently • Policy 16.04- Traffic Flow Improvements: Use a variety of measures to improve traffic flow at congested intersections, including technologically advanced tools such as signal timing and video monitoring • Action 16.04A- Traffic Monitoring and Signal Timing: Conduct traffic monitoring at key intersections in San Leandro. Based on the monitoring data, undertake signal timing and phasing projects that improve traffic flow and safety • Policy 18.01 -Law Enforcement: Aggressively enforce traffic safety laws on San Leandro streets, including speed limits, red light violations, and pedestrian and bicycle lane right -of -way violations • Policy 18.02 - Capital Improvements: Identify capital improvements and other measures that improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles on San Leandro streets • Action 18.02A- Accident Data Collection and Remediation: Collect and evaluate collision data on the top 25 accident locations in San Leandro. Develop measures to reduce the number of collisions at these locations • Action 18.02B- Pedestrian Safety Improvements: Develop programs to improve pedestrian safety at both controlled and uncontrolled intersections throughout the City. Programs that use innovative technology, such as lighted crosswalks and warning countdowns, should be explored • Policy 18.03 - Public Education: Increase public education on laws relating to parking, circulation, speed limits, right -of -way, pedestrian crossings, and other aspects of transportation safety in the city • Action 18.03A -Safe Routes to School Program: Continue the Safe Routes to School program and other bicycle, pedestrian, and non - motorized transportation safety programs City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 312712012