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File Number: 12 -337 <br />is still one outstanding issue that needs to be resolved. Staff plans to bring the project <br />to the Work Session on July 9th. It will be up to the Council to decide which option it <br />believes works best for San Leandro. <br />Discussion ensued. Staff responded to questions from the Committee. <br />Councilmember Cutter stated that she envisioned a special signal phase included in <br />the project. She also stated that her understanding is that if there is no dedicated lane, <br />the project should not be called BRT. Keith stated that because there is a dedicated <br />lane included in part of the project, it is considered a BRT project. Councilmember <br />Cutter stated that she assumed that although the BRT would currently terminate at the <br />San Leandro BART, there would be an option to extend it in the future to Bayfair BART <br />and possibly Kaiser. Uche stated that the Council could make that vision one of its <br />conditions of approval for the project. <br />Councilmember Starosciak stated that she is really impressed by how much was <br />accomplished by staff and AC Transit at the May 31 st meeting. Keith stated that the <br />BRT will be formally presented at the July 16th City Council meeting. Councilmember <br />Starosciak stated that she would like AC Transit to be invited to attend the Work <br />Session on July 9th. Uche stated that staff would present various options for the <br />Council to consider at the July 16th meeting. Along with those options, staff would offer <br />some examples of conditions that the Council could attach to any options it decides <br />upon. <br />4. Project Updates / Discussion <br />Committee members reviewed a Project Update list. Staff responded to questions from <br />the Committee. Councilmember Cutter asked what the goal is for East 14th Street and <br />150th Avenue. She asked if there is going to be a new turn configuration. Uche stated <br />that one more lane will be added to two intersection approaches to make turns easier. <br />He explained that there will also be an aesthetic enhancement element to the project. <br />Councilmember Cutter asked what the Hesperian /Springlake Railroad crossing project <br />entailed. Keith explained that the project was for pedestrian safety improvement. <br />Wider sidewalks will be constructed all the way around the crossing, thus making it <br />easier for pedestrians to cross the railroad tracks. Councilmember Cutter asked if the <br />same thing is being done at Washington and Monterey. Keith stated that modern <br />signal equipment will be installed there. <br />Councilmember Starosciak asked if the redundant fiber ring construction will shut down <br />any lanes. Keith explained that no streets will be closed, but there may be some <br />blockage in lanes. Councilmember Starosciak asked if the Davis Street and Marina <br />Boulevard overpasses are on the Caltrans project list. Keith stated that they are on the <br />list and will be discussed in the winter quarter. <br />5. Public Comments <br />None <br />6. Committee Member Comments <br />City of San Leandro Page 3 Printed on 612612012 <br />