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Traffic Impact Oral Response During the Meeting <br />Will the project address the westbound 580 exit merge?Yes, additional signage and/or lights will be needed to provide advance <br />warning to drivers regarding the roundabout. <br />Will the project address the sight distance from westbound 580 exit to the roundabout? Will more <br />lighting, advance signage and warning lights be included in the work scope? <br />Yes. Exact warning devices are to be determined. <br />What is the queue length for cars after the roundabout is installed?The traffic studies state that there will be several cars queued during <br />peak hours. <br />Will bus routes be affected by this project?No. Buses can navigate around the roundabout. Bus routes will not <br />have to change. <br />Bicycle-Related Questions <br />Why not include Class II bike lanes?Bike lanes are currently on MacArthur Blvd and Foothill Blvd, but are not <br />shown in the colorized concept drawing. Bicyclists will definitely be <br />taken into consideration as part of the design. <br />Can we follow Dutch design for roundabouts (bike lanes are physically separated from vehicle lanes)?We will consider this idea. However, the lack of right-of-way may make <br />it difficult to implement. <br />Design should ensure that bicycle movements will not be confusing.The roundabout will be designed to allow for safe movements by <br />bicyclists. <br />General Design Questions <br />Why is there a free right turn to northbound Foothill Blvd (can conflict with bike movements)?The amount of traffic that turns right onto northbound Foothill Blvd is <br />significant. The free right turn will allow those cars to not have to enter <br />the roundabout. <br />Why not install a traffic signal instead?A traffic signal was considered in both the 2006 and 2015 studies of this <br />intersection. Although there are benefits to having a traffic signal (e.g. <br />protected pedestrian crossings), a signal may lead to excessive queue <br />lengths and sight distance issues for cars exiting westbound I-580. A <br />long queue of cars would also block access to Lewis Ave. <br />Will signage be provided to clarify which way drivers should go?Signage will be provided. <br />Will stop signs be installed at the entries to the roundabout?Entries to roundabouts are yield-controlled, meaning that cars wishing to <br />enter should yield to cars that are already in the roundabout. This is <br />unlike traffic circles for which the entries are controlled by stop signs or <br />traffic signals. <br />Will there be a loss of street parking?Yes. Four spaces will be removed at the southwest corner and two at <br />the southeast corner. <br />Page 1 of 4