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File Number: 23-273 presented the roundabout project at the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting. The Committee expressed concerns regarding speeding and the high rate of collisions in the project vicinity. The Committee also recommended shared use of sidewalks between bicyclists and pedestrians due to limited right of ways. Staff was also directed to work with the City of San Leandro Arts Commission and the surrounding neighborhood regarding the landscaping and artistic design elements for the project. ·On April 5, 2017, E/T Department staff presented the roundabout project to the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee. The Committee expressed concerns about how bicyclists and pedestrians would be in close proximity to each other on the sidewalk and suggested providing better accommodations for bicyclists in the design. ·At the June 7, 2017, City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, the Committee recommended not to include the design alternative without a roundabout as an option for public feedback, since such an option would not provide traffic calming, thereby missing an important goal of the project. ·On March 7, 2018, the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee requested staff conduct outreach to the surrounding neighborhood prior to construction of the roundabout. ·On November 14, 2018, the Committee requested that staff consider a mitigation strategy for street parking as part of the project. The Committee suggested adding a traffic camera to monitor speeds and/or installing a speed feedback sign directed at traffic approaching the roundabout from the freeway. ·On April 3, 2019, the Committee requested that the roundabout project be a priority project. ·On May 8, 2019, the Committee provided comments that Oakland City Council Member Larry Reid should be copied on a letter to be sent to Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff regarding the roundabout. ·On September 10, 2020, the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee requested that staff prepare an exhibit that can be forwarded to State Senator Nancy Skinner and State Assembly Member Rob Bonta regarding the State’s decertification of the land needed for the MacArthur Roundabout project to expedite the decertification process. Applicable General Plan Policies ·Goal T-3, Policy T-3.7.C - Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements: Improve crossings for pedestrians and cyclists at intersections in the City through the use of variable pavement materials, small curb radii, bulb outs, street trees and landscaping near corners, and other measures which shorten pedestrian crossings or increase driver awareness of non-vehicle traffic. ·Goal T-5, Policy T-5.4 - Traffic Flow Improvements: Use a variety of technology-driven measures to improve traffic flow at congested intersections. ·Goal T-6, Policy T-6.1 - Traffic Calming Strategies: Use a variety of approaches to slow down or “calm” traffic on San Leandro streets, based on the specific conditions on each street. Emphasize approaches that improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists and enhance neighborhood aesthetics. ·Goal T-7, Policy T-7.2 - Capital Improvements: Identify capital improvements and other measures which improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles on San Leandro streets. Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 6/14/2023