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Street Lighting X X Suggested Routes To School Maps X X Traffic calming/Bulbouts X Traffic Signal (New modification) X X Traffic Signal (Pedestrian Count Down Heads) X X Walking/Bicycling Audits X X Wheel Chair Ramps X X Council Comments: X R A Councilmember Martinez noted that bike and pedestrian numbers are important to capture too; gather data to address true pedestrian count; performance measures will account for this according to Executive Director Galvez Mayor Pulido pointed out that speeds themselves need to be understood; Executive Director Galvez noted that 80t" percentile is considered when posting speed limits; smart enforcement and units have reduced the speeds by 3 miles per hour. Councilmember Martinez indicated that synchronization of lights have been approved by Orange County Transportation Authority in South Orange County; request same consideration. Councilmember Sarmiento indicated that arterials used as connectors; need to tailor needs of neighborhood and not just responding to traffic counts; review Main Street to possibly reduce speeds; opined that area enhanced by reducing speeds; focus on the center areas and economic development efforts. Mayor Pulido noted for the record he would like to reduce speeds. Councilmember Reyna requested matter be agendized for discussion at the Public Safety Council Committee. Councilmember Martinez proposed multi -language information on signs; would like to minimize trip and fall accidents with updated Plan; consider lighting and signage in residential area to reduce traffic accidents; commented on Washington DC's Complete Streets Project Model - campaign to educate motorist and reduce speeds. Mayor Pulido requested information on Pedestrian Collisions Density Analysis information and proposed projects. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 APRIL 1, 2014