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ORDINANCE 2283 AMENDING SECTION 27.100 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGES (First reading on June 27, 2005) 7. STAFF REPORTS B. Approval of Jefferson Avenue "Road Diet" lane configuration plan between Middlefield Road and Marshall Street. Traffic Engineer Haygood stated numerous complaints have been received and speeding problems creating safety issues have been observed by staff in the downtown area. The plan consists of a restriping within the existing roadway width, curb to curb, Jefferson between Middlefield and Marsh. Rather than the existing four lanes for traffic, two lanes in each direction, the plan would change to a center left turn lane, one through lane in each direction and angled parking on the Post Office side. Assistant Engineer Delgado summarized the details of the proposed changes as stated in the staff report. Traffic Engineer Haygood explained the traffic signal operation upgrade in that area. Council Members asked questions regarding relative pedestrian crossing times; the reason for moving the mid block crosswalk and what the distance is from the parking garage entrance; the current LOS on Jefferson at both Middlefield and Broadway as compared to Seattle; and whether bike lanes are in the plan. Public Comment: Paul Sanfilipo asked why the two Middlefield crosswalks are not coordinated for simultaneous crossing without going through all the proposed expense. He also asked where the lane reductions occurred in Seattle, inquiring whether the area is similar to the downtown area. He suggested the crosswalks be placed at the corners rather than in front of the Post Office for safety reasons. He further expressed concerns with safety vehicles accessing the area. Adrian Brandt supported the road diet but expressed concern that there is no buffer on the north side of the street between Middlefield and Broadway. He cited the importance of automobile parking buffers for pedestrian friendliness. He suggested some means to move the vehicular traffic away from the pedestrian sidewalk because part of the successful pedestrian oriented downtown is to create the feeling of safety. He supported the midblock pedestrian crosswalk and traffic friction which is a critical element of a successful pedestrian oriented downtown. JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 7 JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ~.- ~ n .~--_...,..._..~..