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~c."2... Engineer. Of the five communications received in response, two indicated their support for the walkway and three indicated their opposition. ' Three of the communications also supported the proposed 4-way stop at the Redwood Shores Parkway/Avocet Drive intersection. At the June 22 meeting, all comments regarding the stop sign request supported it, but the prevailing opinion on the pedestrian walkway was opposition. The RSOA Board unanimously passed a motion supporting a 4-way stop and requesting a crossing guard at the Redwood Shores Parkway/Avocet Drive intersection, and opposing the pedestrian path (see attached letter). The RSHA Board also sent a letter to staff (attached) stating their unanimous approval of the same positions on these issues. Staff has also received a letter (attached) from the Governors Bay Homeowners Association Board supporting the 4-way stop sign. Notice that the 4-way stop would be considered by the City Council at this September 11, 2000 meeting has been sent to RSOA, RSHA, and the property managers of the three adjacent homeowners associations. 2. Stop Sian 'Warrant" Analvsis Staff has briefly investigated the intersection of Redwood Shores Parkway and Avocet Drive, and has determined the following: >- At present there are stop signs on the Avocet Drive approaches but not on the Redwood Shores Parkway approaches. ~ Seven accidents were reported at the intersection during the past ten years, including two broadside, property damage-only collisions in October 1999. >- The traffic volume on Redwood Shores Parkway is estimated at 5,000 to 7,000 vehicles per day, and the posted speed limit is 35 mph. ~ Past staff observation during the morning school trip hour indicated less than 10 pedestrians crossing Redwood Shores Parkway at Avocet Drive. Pedestrians may also cross throughout the day to access near Shannon Park or the Sandpiper Community Center. ~ Adding stop signs on Redwood Shores Parkway at Avocet Drive could result in eastbound vehicle queues, occasionally locking the Fire Station main driveway during peak periods. However, safety of the Fire Station driveway might be enhanced by reduced vehicle speeds on Redwood Shores Parkway in the immediate vicinity of the intersection with the stop signs. 3. Conclusion The Redwood Shores Parkway/Avocet Drive intersection does not meet the engineering criteria for installation of a 4-way stop according to City policy. The reduced stop sign warrants adopted by the City 2 years ago (attached) apply to residential local streets and minor collectors with a maximum volume of 4,000 vehicles per day. Redwood Shores Parkway at Avocet Drive does not qualify, since it is a major collector roadway with a volume of 5,000 to 7,000 vehicles per day. Therefore, the intersection is subject to the more rigorous Caltrans Traffic Manual warrants for a 4-way stop installation, and the combined volume of vehicles and pedestrians on Avocet Drive falls well short of the required 200 per hour average