cc 2025 AR 05/27 protected bike lanes project discussion

ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D1
Prepared by: Imelda M. Huerta, Assistant City Manager Meeting Date: May 27, 2025 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion SUBJECT: PROTECTED BIKE LANES PROJECT (CIP NO. 8362) DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP No. 8362) and provide direction to staff.

PRIOR ACTION: On May 13, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-72, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oceanside for the protected bike lane project (CIP No. 8362) (Vote: 5-0).

On January 28, 2025, directed staff to send letters to City of Oceanside and regional elected officials regarding the implementation of protected bike lanes within the City of Oceanside' s portion of S. Melrose Drive (No vote taken).

On October 22, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024- 169, awarding a construction contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. DBA PCI for the Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP Nos. 8362 8294) (Vote: 5-0).

A comprehensive list of prior City Council actions is included in Exhibit 1.

STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Mayor Franklin requested the City Manager place a discussion item on an upcoming agenda to revisit the Protected Bike Lanes Project. The Project area map is included as Exhibit 2; and construction status map (as of May 20, 2025) attached as Exhibit 3. An updated construction map will be provided at the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with the discussion.

EXHIBITS:

1.Prior City Council Actions

2.Protected Bike Lanes Project Area Map

3.Protected Bike Lanes Project – Construction Status Map

4.Bike Lane Berms and Delineator Photos
AGENDA
REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT

JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Discussed the Protected Bike Lanes Project and directed staff to implement education and continue installation of protected bike lanes with changes on Melrose Dr. Vote: 4-1 Fox opposed

Prior City Council Actions
Protected Bike Lane Project
On May 13, 2025, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2025-72, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oceanside for the protected bike lane project (CIP No. 8362) (Vote: 5-0).

On June 11, 2024, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024- 86, adopting a Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2024/25 and 2025/26 (Vote: 5-0).

On February 27, 2024, approved the installation of protected bike lanes on Olive Avenue (Vote: 5-0).

On June 13, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution 2023- 108, amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/ 24; and directed staff to identify funding for bike lane asphalt berms and a Longhorn/ Melrose Complete Streets Project ( Vote: 3-2, Franklin and Green Opposed).

On March 28, 2023, directed staff to move forward with the installation of speed humps on Alta Vista Drive, Eucalyptus Avenue, Grapevine Lane, Highland Drive and Vale View Drive using utilizing traffic impact fees; install protected bike lanes using ﬂexible delineators using regional transportation congestion improvement program funds and revisit the addition of asphalt berms in the future; and establish an ongoing CIP project for future active transportation and traffic calming projects ( Vote: 5-0).

On January 24, 2023, 1) discussed traffic calming techniques, including the use of speed humps, and directed staff to identify options for Apollo Drive, to create a traffic calming plan for streets identiﬁed by the City Council, and to discuss the development of a comprehensive multimodal plan at the workshop in April; and 2) directed staff to phase in green bike lanes at conﬂict areas over three years and to revisit the Bicycle Master Plan and overlay with Safe Routes to School ( Vote: 5-0).
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Kathy Valdez
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Lisa Flowers
Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:47 PM
Public Comments
Protected Bike Lanes
Some people who received this message don't often get email from Hello City Officials,
Learn why this is important
I feel the new "protected bike lanes" are a hazard to traffic flow. Was there any consideration on how traffic will handle being able to pull over when an emergency vehicle needs to get through?? I hear emergency vehicles almost daily on So. Melrose. And how will drivers be able to pull over during rush hour when all 3 lanes are packed with vehicles?? There will be nowhere to pull over.

Also, I have encountered drivers not paying attention to their driving as they are drifting into my lane. I have had a couple of close calls with almost being side swiped but have been able to avoid the situation by being able to pull into the bike lane just long enough for the driver to miss hitting my car (of course, there were no bikers in the lane at that time). Should I have someone swerve towards me again, I now have the choice to be either side swiped or do a LOT of damage to my car by those ridiculous barriors. I don't see the need for these hazardous fixtures. I have noticed vehicles passing bikers and allowing them plenty of space to share the road.

Why wasn't the public brought into the decision of this project?? I don't think this was methodically thought through.

I personally believe there will be more accidents because of these barriors.

One very concerned and not happy about this Vista resident, Lisa Flowers
Ridgeline Ave
Vista, Ca 92081

Kathy Valdez
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John Conley
Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:19 PM
Kathy Valdez
FW: Separated Bikeways in Vista: Letter and Questions
SD Bike Coalition Vista Letter 5_27.pdf; Designing Cycle Tracks for Success - 11-21.pdf; SF Emergency Vehicle Travel Time Study - Documentation 2022.06.30 FINAL (1).pdf I am not sure if you have the attached coalition letter in the files for the bike lane item.

From: Katie Melendez
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:11 PM
To: John Conley ; Imelda Huerta ; Husam Hasenin
Subject: Fwd: Separated Bikeways in Vista: Letter and Questions Hello, below are inquiries from SD Bike Coalition about our bike lanes.

Please share the information when you can.

DM Melendez
Forwarded message
From: Ian Hembree
Date: May 22, 2025 11:55 AM
Subject: Separated Bikeways in Vista: Letter and Questions To: Katie Melendez
Cc: Alla Valdespino a >,Karina Valdespino
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Deputy Mayor Melendez,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me and Alla today about the Separated Bikeways under construction in Vista. As promised, below are some questions about the bikeways' design and maintenance. It would be amazing if they could be forwarded to the appropriate department for consideration. - What is the maintenance plan for the under -construction bikeways? What is the frequency of sweeping, and have they been designed to avoid flooding?
- What kind of signage will be implemented in tandem with the bikeways? Will cyclists be instructed to stay in the lane, to avoid attempting a maneuver to leave the lane? - What is the minimum width and standard width?
- Will ridership be monitored? If so, how?
- Are there any plans to install protected intersections on any of the corridors? - Will there be a public information campaign? The City of Encinitas made a video showing how to use cycle tracks when they were introduced on the 101 highway; maybe something like that would be useful for Vista.

In addition, I have attached some resources for your review, which include:
- Our letter to the City Council and the Mayor, outlining many points defending the bikeways

- The Bike Coalition's "Designing Cycle Tracks for Success" document, which covers good separated bikeway design
- The study SFMTA commissioned to measure the emergency response time impacts of various road elements Thank you for your support, and if you have any questions about any of these, please let me know. Have a great weekend!
Ian Hembree (he/him)
Advocacy & Community Manager
[email protected]
(858) 255-4060
D Advocacy Letters a Ambassador Program
2 City of Vista Council, Mayor John Franklin, and other pertinent parties, I am writing to urge you to preserve and maintain the separated bikeway projects across the city. These projects, which were previously adopted by a majority vote of the council, represent critical investments in safety, community health, and sustainable transportation —investments that align with both local planning goals and overwhelming public support.

The City of Vista has clearly committed to a safer, more connected transportation network through the Vista General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6, which calls for the development of a "bicycle and pedestrian circulation system that is human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible." Many of the constructed and planned bikeways are adjacent to high-speed corridors which are close to multiple schools, making it a vital route for students biking or riding e -bikes to and from class. As more families look to active transportation options, including e -bikes, the importance of safe routes to school cannot be overstated. Separated bikeways provide essential separation from fast-moving traffic, reducing parents' fears and enabling more children to travel independently and safely. Investing in safe infrastructure around schools isn't just about mobility —it's about protecting our youngest and most vulnerable road users.

Residents have already voiced strong approval for this type of infrastructure. According to data collected during the Bicycle Master Plan Community Engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways on Vista roads. Only 4% were "very unsupportive." The numbers speak for themselves: Vista residents want safer, separated options for biking.

Federal research supports what Vista residents already know: protected bikeways save lives. The FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide recommends separated facilities on streets like Melrose, where vehicle speeds exceed 30 mph. According to the FHWA, separated bikeways reduce crashes involving bicyclists and vehicles by 53%. They also attract more riders, particularly the "interested but concerned" demographic, which makes up more than 50% of the general population. according to research from Portland State University.

Concerns that separated bikeways might worsen traffic or delay emergency vehicles are also unfounded. FHWA-cited studies show no increase in crashes or congestion when vehicle lanes are narrowed to accommodate bikeways. Furthermore, a study commissioned by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency found that separated bikeways have no measurable impact —positive or negative —on emergency response times.

A portion of the cost of building the separated bikeways has already been allocated and incurred. Removing them now would not only waste taxpayer dollars but contradict sound fiscal planning. In a recent post on Nextdoor, the mayor questioned spending on green paint for bike lanes. Yet. he appears willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to tear out brand-new, safety -enhancing infrastructure. That contradiction should concern any resident who values prudent governance.

Most importantly, the conversation around these bikeways must recognize the tragic reality that a cyclist was killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024. This loss underscores the life -or -death stakes of infrastructure decisions. Removing separated bikeways from corridors with documented danger is not just shortsighted —it is deeply irresponsible.

We must learn from tragedy —not erase the solutions that could prevent future ones.

Now is the time to reaffirm Vista's commitment to a safer, more equitable transportation future.

Please stand with the community, with the evidence, and with the memory of those we've lost.

Keep the separated bikeways in place.

Designing Cycle Tracks for Success
A Cycle Track Toolkit
Sari Diego County Bicycle Coalition
November 2021
Overview
Cycle tracks can be great facilities for encouraging more bicycling. A well -designed cycle track can help reduce motor vehicle use, decrease traffic fatalities, address climate change, improve the environment, and better the health and well being of us all. Accordingly, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition wants to encourage cycle tracks and ensure that they are safe for all riders.

Also known officially in California as Class IV Separated Bikeways or "Protected Bike Lanes", cycle tracks can provide increased safety from mid -block collisions with motor vehicles. Perhaps more importantly, they are perceived by many as being safer and more comfortable. Many riders feel protected when there is a barrier between them and other traffic. Feeling safer makes cycling more comfortable and will likely be attractive to new riders —lessening Americans' reliance on motor vehicles. Cycle tracks have the promise of bringing the health and environmental benefits of cycling to people who have previously considered it to be too dangerous.

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There are several categories of bikeways in California: Bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, multiuse or bike paths, trails, roadways, shared roadways/bike routes and separated bikeways, aka cycle tracks. Unlike other bicycle facilities, cycle tracks currently have a wide latitude in design. There is much room for innovation and interpretation in the Caltrans DIB 89-01. guidelines for separated bikeways. Their placement, size, barriers, adjacent facilities, pavement markings, signage and so on are non -standardized.

As San Diego County looks to expand its network of bikeways, and implement cycle tracks beyond the urban core setting where they are commonly found, it's important that they are used in the right places and are well designed. We don't want cycle tracks that merely seem safer, we want cycle tracks that actually are safer and thereby retain or increase bicycling safety utility.

The Bike Coalition seeks to lead the way to improved bicycling by offering these tools for going beyond minimal guidelines. We want facilities that increase ridership and exceed expectations for comfort, safety, and effectiveness. It is still early in U.S. cycle track design development, and an unsafe or frustrating cycle track is counterproductive in the long run. In order to keep the reputation of cycle tracks high in the public's eye, we present this toolkit. It is intended as a resource for anyone considering a cycle track as a way to improve bicycling conditions along a roadway.

Cycle Track Principles for Plan Evaluation
Always consider the following:

1. Evaluate Context
Every setting is unique. Choose the appropriate bikeway type for the location, traffic conditions, and current and anticipated bicycle usage:
a. What is the overall setting? Who will be the users? The road context classification from the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide is useful; urban core, urban, suburban, rural town, or rural. This classification along with traffic volume and the speed difference between bikes and motor vehicles help determine which facility is most appropriate. b. Where are the vehicle conflict points? Entry and exit points for roadside businesses and attractions create conflicts similar to intersections. All conflict points, including those at intersections, need to be considered and resolved. c. How much space is available? If there is ample room, the wider, more comfortable Class I bikeway is usually preferred, especially in non -urban contexts. In some areas a wide shoulder may provide the most safety and 'utility. d. Is the cycle track wide enough? Adequate bikeway width for comfort, safety, and utility is context dependent, and for two-way cycle tracks must safely accommodate:
opposing bicycle traffic. Consider the variety of bicycle users, bicycle types, and the volumes of users. Is there sufficient adjacent pedestrian facility space to accommodate expected pedestrian travel? Or does the cycle track width need to anticipate pedestrian traffic as well as bicycle traffic?

e. Is there a significant downhill grade? Cyclists coast downhill at relatively high speeds. Ensure safety with adequate maneuvering width. Be mindful of likely speeds at intersection approaches and when extended sightlines are needed. f. Is the transition into and out of the cycle track intuitive and safe? This is particularly important when the cycle track is on a different side of the road than the cyclist's direction of travel. For two-way cycle tracks, care must be taken for cyclists in the contra direction where opposing traffic is adjacent to the cycle track.

2. Analyze Safety and Usage
Track pre and post ridership metrics —volumes, collisions, time of day, etc.— to gauge improvement accurately.
a. Did ridership increase? Since a primary goal is to increase ridership, usage data on the facility and alternative routes may be important to justify the resources required for the project and for funding future projects.
b. Is it safer? If a primary goal is to increase safety, data to demonstrate improvement after implementation should be collected. This may also require advocating for improvements in bicycle crash reporting. To be effective, data must be complete.

Solo crashes, injuries, and those that do not involve a motor vehicle should also be collected. Currently, bicycle crashes in Class IV and Class I separated facilities, that do not involve motor vehicles or are not on a roadway, are not normally collected or reported to SWITRS (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System) and TIMS (Transportation Injury Mapping System.)
c. Crash types and contributing factors should be collected and analyzed to better determine potential mitigations.

3. Require Safety Measures at Intersections
Physical barriers can reduce motor vehicle intrusions into cycle tracks, but cyclists and drivers still must cross each other at intersections, driveways, alleys, and other conflict points. Everyone using a roadway needs to be able to clearly see, anticipate and quickly decide how to appropriately react to each other.
a. Are all conflict points accounted for? Driveway and alley openings present uncontrolled conflict points with a cycle track. These can be as dangerous as intersections of roadways.
b. Which treatment will each conflict point get? FHWA guidelines' recommend two general intersection alternatives: either (1) removal of vertical barriers prior to intersections to enable mixing zones where cyclists can carefully position them- selves in relation to other traffic based on their intended direction of travel, or, (2) continue separation up to and through the intersection with use of a "protected intersection" design.

c. Is the right-of-way obvious? Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian right-of-way must be explicitly and clearly established at intersection conflict points in a manner consistent with California Vehicle Code. Right of -way decisions should be as intuitive as possib/e, able to be successfully performed, and follow the California Vehicle Code (CVC). If the right-of-way is difficult to understand or ambiguous, then special signage, pavement markings or traffic controls (e.g. no right on red signs, separate traffic signals for bikes and motor vehicles) should be used. d. Is the location of conflict points clear to both drivers and riders? Can cyclists position themselves so they can be seen by motor vehicle drivers? Consider the use of signage and the new standard for bike lanes, dashed green pavement markings, to highlight conflict points.

4. Anticipate Temporary Obstructions
Slower or wrong -way cyclists, debris, and pedestrians can easily constrain movements, add hazards, or block a cycle track.
a. Can a cyclist avoid an obstruction? The cycle track should be wide enough for anticipated user types and volumes to comfortably pass each other. b. Can the cycle track be maintained? The cycle track must be kept smooth and free from pavement breaks, potholes, and debris. Special, narrower, mechanized cleaning vehicles, and frequent cleaning, on the same or higher frequency as the rest of the roadway, may be required. (Luckily in most of California, snow and ice are not a problem, but where these occur adequate clearing should be prepared for.)
c. Do pedestrians have a place to walk without affecting cycle traffic? Ideally pedestrians will have a separate, dedicated facility/sidewalk and crosswalk, especially in high volume areas. Otherwise, even when pedestrian use will be minimal, the design should accommodate expected pedestrians with extra width, signs, pavement markings, crosswalks, and/or traffic controls. d. Will the cycle track be subject to flooding? Edges and depressions of roads often accumulate rainwater. Adequate drainage for rain should be provided for.

5. Consider Barrier Safety
The vertical separation can present a crash hazard in itself for cyclists, but good design can minimize the danger.
a. Is there a buffer space between cyclists and the barrier? There should be buffer width between the traveled area of the cycle track and the vertical barriers on each side of the cycle track to minimize the chance of a bicyclist striking the separation barrier or curb. If parked cars are the barrier, then there should be a passenger exit door zone space. The standard minimum operating width for a single bicyclist is usually considered to be 4 feet. AASHTO recommends 5 feet.

b. Could the barrier snag the bicycle handlebar or divert the front wheel? Consider the potential crash consequences of a handlebar or front wheel striking the barrier causing loss of bicycle control and a fall.
c. Is a curb too sharp, abrupt or steep? Angled contact with low but raised barriers and linear cracks, such as gutter seams, wheel -stops, or curbs can deflect a bicyclist's front wheel causing a "diversionary" fall. The raised barrier design, location, and spacing should not present an unreasonable or hidden fall hazard to the cyclist. d. Can cyclists freely move in and out of the cycle track? Vertical barriers should allow a bicyclist to leave and enter the cycle track. Bicyclists may need to make necessary and lawful turning movements or avoid temporary obstructions.

When intermittent vertical barriers are used, exit/entrance could be achieved by sufficiently wide spacing of the posts. For curbed barriers, rolled curbs may be more appropriate than abrupt rises to allow cyclists to roll up to get in or out of the cycle track safely.
e. Is the barrier visible? For a flex post barrier design, the posts should be high enough to provide visibility to motorists, especially at night, yet low enough so that a standard height bicycle handlebar does not become deflected causing a crash.

Other types of barriers should be conspicuous, especially in poor lighting.

6. Design for All Riders
In order to encourage more people to choose to use bicycles, cycle tracks should expand and improve, not limit, bicycling movement choices. "Complete Streets" concepts should be fo/lowed so that all users are served. Note that for cyclists who choose to use the roadway, a standard cycle track width of 4 to 7 feet substantially reduces the available operating width for bicycling from that of a general travel lane.
a. Are we anticipating the desired future of bicycling volumes and participation? Consider all types of active transportation users who may lawfully be traveling the route. This should include e -bike users and experienced bicyclists who can easily travel over 20 mph. The growing population of e -bicyclists, the operating characteristics of e -bikes, and the desire by experienced bicyclists to keep trip times short should be factored into cycle track and adjacent roadway lane designs. Accommodating faster e -bike and commuters concerned with travel times may be provided by using Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) on travel lanes adjacent to a cycle track.
b. How will current cyclists be affected? When the route already has regular bicycle usage, adding Class II bike lanes or Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) and Bikes May Use Full Lane (BMUFL) signage adjacent to the cycle track helps to expand, rather than decrease, bicyclist choices for where to ride. Sharrows and BMUFL signs serve to inform everyone that bicycling should be accommodated in travel lanes.

c. Do people know what to do when cycle tracks or other bikeway types are introduced? Public education should be used to prepare users for the changed travel environments and encourage compliance. A public education outreach program should accompany the introduction of new facilities. The program should educate bicyclists, motorists, and pedestrians of best practices, especially at intersections, and inform traffic law enforcement staff about lawful and expected behaviors.

Glossary
California Department of Transportation's Bikeway Classification:
• Class I Bikeway — a bike path or shared use path that is apart from the roadway • Class II Bikeway — a bike lane designated by pavement striping on a street • Class II I Bikeway — a bike route or bike boulevard on a low traffic street • Class IV Bikeway — a separated bikeway, aka a cycle track FHWA: Federal Highway Administration, a division of the Department of Transportation AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, a standards body NACTO: National Association of City Transportation Officials, a coalition of about 80 Departments of Transportation in North American cities
References

1. Design Information Bulletin [sic] 89-01, aka DIB 89, California Department of Transportation, https:Udot.caaov/•/media/dot-media/programs/design'documents/dib-89-01 kf-a11 y.odf

2. Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide, Federal Highway Administration, aka FHWA Guide,
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environrnent/bicycle pedestrian/publications/separated bikelan e odg/separatedbikelane pdg.odf

3. NACTO: National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide, htt Js:J/nacto.org/publication/urban-bikeway-design-guide/cycle-tracks/

4. FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide
https://safety.fhwa dot.coviped bike/tools solve/dots/fhwasa18077.pdf Feb, 2019

5. NACTO "Don't Give up At the Intersection" guidance.
https:/fnacto.org/wo-content/unloads/2019/05/NACTO Dont-Give-Uo-at-the-Intersection.pdf

6. ITE Journal article: Providing Vehicular Cyclists with Routine Accommodation in the U.S. as Part of Complete Streets, January 2018, page 38
https:!/ www.nxtbook.com/vgsreorints/ITE/G86608 ITE Jan2018/index.php?startid=6#/p/38

FEHR3' PEERS
Memorandum
Date: June 30, 2022
To: Ken Cofflin, SFFD; Alex Demisch, SFMTA; Jesus Mora, SFFD; Jamie Parks, SFMTA; Robert Postel, SFFD
From: Fehr & Peers
Subject: San Francisco Emergency Vehicle Travel Time Study — Inferential Analysis Description and Results
SF 16-089 .31
Introduction
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) hired Fehr & Peers to investigate the potential relationships between various SFMTA streetscape changes and increases in SFFD emergency vehicle travel times. This memorandum describes the analytical approach developed by Fehr & Peers and summarizes the results of the study.

Factors Associated with Emergency Vehicle Travel Time
Changes
An inferential statistical analysis of SFFD emergency vehicle trip data was conducted to identify potential associations between emergency vehicle travel times and a variety of potential factors, both those under SFMTA's influence (e.g., streetscape changes) and those not under anyone's direct influence (e.g., background conditions). The key question was: which factors are associated with longer emergency vehicle travel times, and to what extent? Analysis Approach
The analysis began with approximately 400,000 SFFD vehicle trip records, which included GPS trajectories, trip time/duration, and information about whether the vehicle was an ambulance, engine, or truck. A wide variety of datasets from SFMTA and other sources were then processed to develop measures at the emergency vehicle trip level. For example:
• Miles of Class II bike lanes the trip passed near
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• Population and employment density near the trip
• Private vehicle trip activity and travel speeds in the planning districts the trip traversed • COVID-19 caseloads when the trip occurred
• Weather on the day of the trip
• Etc.

Table 1 contains a full list of variables included in the analysis. The following five methods were used to associate variables with each trip, and their short names appear in the "Method" column of the table:

1. "Built into trip record" — this variable comes directly from the SFFD GPS data

2. "Count near the trip" — count of how many of a given feature (e.g., bulbouts) are within 1/4 (or 1/10) mile of the GPS trace
a. A buffer distance of 1/4 mile distance around the trip's trajectory was used for streetscape changes that might be associated with emergency or private vehicles changing their route selection (such as one-way to two-way street conversions); a 1/10 mile distance was used for streetscape changes that might affect operations on the specific roadway but are unlikely to affect traffic patterns (such as metered parking removal).

3. "Length near the trip" — calculation of how many miles of a given feature (e.g., bike lanes, transit only lanes) are within 1/4 (or 1/10) mile of the GPS trace

4. "Conditions along the trip" — attributes of the neighborhood(s) that contain the GPS trace

5. "Current conditions" — citywide conditions at the time of the trip The variables identified here were entered into a multivariate regression model, seeking to identify any associations between the dependent variable (i.e., trip travel time) and the independent variables (i.e., items under SFMTA's influence and items not under anyone's direct influence).

Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Category Variable Description
Data Source Years Method
Trip -level
factors
Trip direct distance Also known as crow -flies
(start point to end distance, as opposed to the
point) length of the actual route the
vehicle took from the start
poPht to the end point
SFFD
2018-2022, Built into
exact trip record
Trip -level Unit type: engine Was the trip made by an SFFD 2018-2022, Built into factors (relative to ambulance, engine (smaller exact trip record ambulance) firefighting vehicle), or truck
(larger, articulated vehicle)?

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Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
111
r�
Category Variable
Description
Data Source Years Method
SFMTA- Bike green wave
influenced signal retimings
factors
SFMTA- Bulbouts/painted
influenced safety zones
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Class I bikeways
(off-street bike
paths)
Class II bikeways
(traditional bike
lanes)
SFMTA- Class III bikeways
influenced (sharrows)
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Class IV bikeways
(protected bike
lanes)
Emergency vehicle -
friendly vertical
deflection traffic
calming treatments
Horizontal
deflection traffic
calming treatments
SFMTA- Metered parking
influenced removal
factors
SFMTA- NoMa/SoMa signal
influenced retimings
factors
SFMTA- One-way to two -
influenced way conversions
factors
Traffic signal retimings to
support bike green wave
corridors (typically 13 mph)
Curb extensions, whether
paved or marked with paint
and soft -hit posts
Off-street bike paths, like the SFMTA
Embarcadero promenade
Parking- or curb -adjacent bike SFMTA
lanes, painted but without
buffers or soft -hit posts
Painted bike arrows in mixed SFMTA
travel lane
Bikeways protected by
parking, planters, or buffers
with soft -hit posts
SFMTA
N/A
SFMTA 2015-2021,
exact
1996-2021,
year/month
1996-2021,
year/month
1996-2021,
year/month
SFMTA 1996-2021,
year/month
Three -lump speed cushions SFMTA
and other treatments with
gaps forwide-axled vehicles
Chicanes, traffic islands, and
other treatments that slow
traffic by diverting it
horizontally
Number of metered parking
spaces fewer than 2017
baseline, by block face
Location and time of signal
retimings north and south of
Market St
Street segments converted
from one-way travel to two-
way travel (only three features)
2014-2022,
year/month
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
SFMTA 2014-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
SFMTA
SFMTA
SFMTA
2018-2022,
year/month
2019, exact
2018-2019,
year/month
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)

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Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Category Variable
Description
Data Source Years
Method
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Pavement marking
traffic calming
measures
SFMTA- Road diets
influenced
factors
SFMTA- Shared Spaces (in
influenced parking spaces)
factors
SFMTA- Slow Streets
influenced
factors
SFMTA- Speed radar traffic
influenced calming measures
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Traditional vertical
deflection traffic
calming treatments
SFMTA- Traffic signal
influenced retimings
factors
SFMTA- Transit only lanes
influenced
factors
SFMTA- Turn restriction
influenced changes
factors
Background COVID-19 deaths,
factors 7 -day trailing
average
Background COVID-19
factors hospitalizations, 7 -
day trailing average
Background COVID-19 new
factors cases, 7 -day trailing
average
Background Did the trip occur
factors during daytime vs.
at night?
Striping intended to narrow :SFMTA
the visual field and slow traffic
Lane width reductions and/or SFMTA
Zane removals
Parking spaces converted to SFMTA
outdoor dining spaces
Street closures to through
traffic to support outdoor
travel and recreation
Speed radar installations
Treatments that cross the
entire street: speed bumps,
speed humps, etc.

Locations where traffic signal SFMTA
timings were modified
Lanes for transit vehicles only SFMTA
(usually only on certain
days/times)
Locations where tum SFMTA
restrictions (e.g. "No Left
Turn") were added or modified
Average daily COVID-19 DataSF
deaths over the past 7 days
Average daily COVID-19 DataSF
hospitalizations over the past
7 days
Average daily COVID-19 DataSF
diagnoses over the past 7 days
2014-2022,
year/month
2014-2022,
year/month
2020-2021,
exact
SFMTA 2020-2021,
exact
SFMTA 2014-2022,
year/month
SFMTA 2014-2022,
year/month
2017-2021,
exact
2015-2019,
exact
2019-2021,
exact
2020-2022,
exact
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Length
near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Current
conditions
2020-2022, Current
exact conditions
2020-2022, Current
exact conditions
Whether the trip start time SFFD 2018-2022, Built into
was during dark hours
exact trip record

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Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
rA
Category Variable
Description
Data Source Years
Method
Background Double parking
factors citations
Background Job density
factors
Background Parks and open
factors space
Background Population density
factors
Background
factors
Background
factors
Private vehicle
speed (StreetLight
Speed)
Private vehicle trip
activity (StreetLight
Index)
Background Residential Parking
factors Permit zones
Background Retail jobs
factors
Background Schools
factors
Background Weather (cloud
factors cover percent)
Background Weather
factors (precipitation)
Background Weather (visibility)
factors
Background Weather (wind
factors speed)
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2022.

Number of double parking
tickets given along the trip,
within 30 mins of the trip
SFMTA
2018-2022,
exact
Number of employees near Longitudinal 2019
the trip Employer -
Household
Dynamics
Overlap between trip buffer DataSF N/A
and parkland/open space
Number of residents near the
trip
Average travel speed of
private trips, by planning
district, day of week, and time
of day
Dimensionless measure of
private trip activity, by
planning district, day of week,
and time of day
Overlap between trip buffer
and RPP zones
Number of
retail/food/entertainment
employees near the trip
Number of schools (public
and/or private) near each trip's
trajectory
Daily average cloud cover Dark Sky
Daily total inches of Dark Sky
precipitation
Daily average visibility in miles Dark Sky
Daily average wind speed Dark Sky
American 2020
Community
Survey
StreetLight 2018-2022,
Data year/quarter
StreetLight 2018-2022,
Data year/quarter
DataSF N/A
Longitudinal 2019
Employer -
Household
Dynamics
DataSF N/A
2018-2022,
exact
2018-2022,
exact
2018-2022,
exact
2018-2022,
exact
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Area near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Conditions
along the
trip
Conditions
along the
trip
Area near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Current
conditions
Current
conditions
Current
conditions
Current
conditions

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Analysis Refinements
The analysis approach was improved and refined in the following ways in response to unintuitive initial observations and careful consideration of the data:
• Because the dependent variable (trip travel time) is heavily influenced by the distance of the trip, a crow -flies distance measure was added to each trip (the straight-line distance from origin to destination).
• The amount of "stuff" (bike lanes, bulbouts, schools, parks) near a trip depends heavily on the distance of that trip. All else equal, one would expect a 4 -mile -long trip to pass near approximately twice as much stuff as a 2 -mile -long trip. So, the "stuff near the trip" variables were divided by the buffer area, thereby creating "density" variables. An example density variable is "number of bulbouts per square mile, near the trip" — this hinders interpretation a bit but is very conceptually important. • At the project team's suggestion, several new variables were added intended to shed light on potential double parking and illegal parking activity relationships with emergency vehicle travel times, including retail employment density, double-parking citations, and shared spaces installations in former parking spaces.

Segmentation by OD District Pair
Even after the above refinements, the citywide regression model was not doing a very good job of capturing local/neighborhood-level variations in land use and travel patterns. That is, there was unexplained variance in the contexts within which SFFD trips were occurring, and this variance was obscuring the effects of the streetscape and other independent variables.

To address this, the dataset of SFFD trips was divided up according to the origin -destination ("OD") planning district pair of each trip. For example, all trips that started in the "Downtown" district and ended in the "Mission" district were grouped together. Trips with the same OD district pair implicitly share many built environment characteristics, which should allow the model to better identify the marginal effects of the independent variables.

There are 17 planning districts, so there are 17*17 = 289 possible OD district pairs. Trip counts for each OD district pair varied widely, with 45 OD district pairs having fewer than 10 trips and others having more than 20,000 trips. Sixty-one of the 289 citywide OD district pairs had at least 1,000 trip records, enough to feel confident in the statistical strength of a regression model for that OD district pair. The analysis therefore focused on these OD district pairs.

Variable Selection
One of the subtler limitations of regression analysis is that if there are relationships among explanatory variables (say, for example, that metered parking spaces tend to occur more frequently in areas with higher employment density), this so-called collinearity can cause

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1 explanatory variables to have unexpected or unstable relationships with the dependent variable.

As such, it is important to carefully choose which variables to include in a regression model, ideally including only variables that have a meaningful relationship with the dependent variable and are not highly collinear with other independent variables.

Variable selection was approached using a machine teaming technique known as gradient boosting regression. Gradient boosting is a type of tree -based machine learning model that relies on the assumption that the best possible next model, when combined with previous models, minimizes the overall prediction error. It runs stepwise iterations of prediction models that are based on the gradient of the error. Each new model/tree takes a step in the direction that minimizes the prediction error. The gradient boosting model results feature importance score was used to rank the contribution of each explanatory variable to the prediction. The feature importance score ranges from 0 to 1.

Several gradient boosting regression models were run, including on citywide trip data and on data for four key OD district pairs (South Central to South Central, Western Addition to Western Addition, Central to Mission, and South of Market to Downtown). These OD district pairs were selected based on having a large sample size and because they were heavily exposed to common SFMTA streetscape changes. The features that both rose to the top of the feature importance ranking and shared approximately consistent importance among the five gradient boosting models were selected, resulting in 21 of the overall 39 variables moving forward in the analysis.

It is worth noting here the independent variables that did not rise to the top in the gradient boosting regressions. COVID-19 caseloads, weather, and many of the double-parking indicators, among other variables, had no significant effect. Therefore, they were not carried further along in the modeling process. The thick black outlined box in Appendix A identifies the variables that were found to warrant further analysis after the gradient boosting regression; variables that fall outside the black outline were found to have a very weak or no association with emergency vehicle travel time.

Final Model and Findings
The final model used emergency vehicle travel time (in minutes) as the dependent variable, and it included the following explanatory variables:
• Trip -level factors
• Trip direct distance
• Unit type (engine vs truck vs ambulance)
• SFMTA-influenced factors
o Class II bikeways (traditional painted bike lanes)

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• Class II I bikeways (sharrows)
• Class IV bikeways (physically protected bike lanes)
• Traffic signal retimings
• Bulbouts/painted safety zones
o Traffic calming — traditional vertical deflection treatments (e.g., speed humps) • Traffic calming — emergency vehicle -friendly vertical deflection treatments (e.g., three -lump speed cushions)
• Traffic calming — horizontal deflection treatments (e.g., traffic islands) • Turn restriction changes
• One-way to two-way street conversions
• Metered parking removal
• Background factors
o Population density
• Job density
• Retail jobs
• Residential Permit Parking zones
o Parks and open space
• Schools
• Private vehicle trip activity
• Private vehicle speed
Each OD -level model yields an estimate of each variable's association with emergency vehicle travel times. However, not all variables are statistically significant in every model, and those that are statistically significant do not always tell a consistent story. A variable could be considered clearly and consistently associated with emergency vehicle travel time if most or all of its coefficients, across the 61 high -volume OD district pair models, are consistently positive or negative (and significantly different from zero).

The findings are illustrated in the Figure 4 box plot below. Each dot corresponds to one estimate of the independent variable's association with emergency vehicle travel time, based on the regression results for one selected OD district pair. The boxes show the general distribution of association estimates across all selected OD district pairs. Variables with OD -level associations consistently to one side or the other of the zero -line (marked in blue) are considered to have a consistent (i.e., robust) association with emergency vehicle travel times.

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1.1 Constant

1.2 Tel.:, direct distance
1 3a Urst type (engine)
1 30 Urot type (Inlck)
201 Class II bikeways

2.02 Class III bikeways

2.03 Gass IV bikeways

2.04 Traffic signal retanvgs
205 6olboutslpainted safety zones
2,06a Traffic calming • vertical detection

2.06b EV.Mendly venica, deflection
0 .0

2.07 crafllc calming - honzanla, deflection

2.05 Tum restriction changes

2.09 One-way to Iwo -way conversions

2.10 Metered parking removal

3. to Popseatror density
3 lb Job density
3 2 Retail jobs
3 3 RPP zones

3.4 Parks and sawn space
3 5 Schools
36 Private Ianrde lap activity
3 7 Proofs vehicle speed
-2.0
Figure 1: Ranges of Association Estimates (Across OD District Pairs) for Independent Variables

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The following are observations about variables shown to have a consistent association with emergency vehicle travel times:
• Trip direct distance is strongly associated with higher travel time — unsurprisingly, longer - distance trips tend to take longer to travel. (Variable 1.2)

1.6 1.4
L2
E
v

1.0 0.6
a 0.4

0.2 0.0
• Trip direct ("crow -flies") distance was used as the independent variable, rather than the length of the actual route the unit took, because of the possibility that changing streetscape conditions might lead emergency vehicle drivers to use more circuitous routes, which would increase trip length but not direct distance. However, it turns out that the ratio of actual trip length to direct distance was quite consistent over time, at about 147% of direct distance, meaning that changes in independent variables over time were not associated with emergency vehicles taking more circuitous routes. o Trip direct distance was roughly constant over time for engines and trucks, but it rose sharply for ambulance trips, increasing by approximately 40% from 1.04 miles in 2020 Q2 to 1.47 miles in 2022 Q1. The effect of this increase in average trip distance for ambulance trips explains most of the 21% increase in ambulance travel times since 2020. However, changes in average trip distance do not explain changes in engine and truck travel times, because these unit types saw unchanged trip distances. (See Figure 5 below.)
unit_group
— ambulance
— engine
— truck
2019
2020
Quarter
2021
Figure 2: Average Ambulance/Engine/Truck Trip Direct Distance by Quarter 2022

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• All else equal, engine and truck trips tend to have lower travel times than ambulance trips. (Variables 1.3a and 1.3b)
• Among SFMTA-influenced factors, greater proximity to Class II/III bikeways is generally associated with lower travel times, all else equal. (Variables 2.01 and 2.02) Most other SFMTA-influenced factors have negligible and/or inconsistent effects. However, two SFMTA-influenced factors are consistently associated with higher SFFD vehicle travel times:
• Traditional vertical deflection traffic calming measures (e.g., speed humps and raised crosswalks). (Variable 2.06a) This makes intuitive sense, as emergency vehicles would have to slow down when traversing speed humps just as private vehicles do. By comparison, emergency vehicle -friendly vertical deflection measures such as "three - lump" speed cushions were not associated with increased emergency vehicle travel times. (Variable 2.06b)
• Turn restriction changes. (Variable 2.08) The interpretation of this association is less clear, because (1) this variable captures only locations where turn restrictions have changed since 2019, rather than locations of all turn restrictions — old and new; (2) among the universe of tum restriction changes since 2019, the data reflect only a subset of locations; and (3) the type (e.g., "no right turn," "no left turn," etc.) and cause of the restrictions varies significantly.
• Two factors under nobody's direct control have a robust association with emergency vehicle travel time. Higher private vehicle trip activity levels (Variable 3.6), based on StreetLight Data, are associated with higher emergency vehicle travel times. Higher private vehicle speeds (Variable 3.7), also based on StreetLight Data, are associated with higher emergency vehicle travel times, albeit to a lesser extent. This latter effect is somewhat counterintuitive and would require additional investigation to identify a reasonable explanation.

The box plot in Figure 4 illustrates the direction and magnitude of each variable's association relative to the other variables. Having identified the variables that were consistent in their association with emergency vehicle travel time, the practical relationship between one unit of each variable and the travel time of a typical trip was back -calculated (e.g., one additional mile of direct distance, one additional speed hump). The range of practical relationships for each relevant variable is shown in Appendix A.

Data and Analysis Limitations
This analysis involved many input datasets, some of which come with limitations:
• StreetLight Index, the proxy for private vehicle trip activity, is dimensionless, so a StreetLight Index value of 9,500 does not mean that there were 9,500 private vehicles

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F.
along the trip route. Nevertheless, StreetLight Index is comparable over time and across space, so it gives a general sense of the relative rates of private trip activity by district, quarter, day type (weekday/weekend), and time of day.

G StreetLight Index and StreetLight Speed are summarized at the planning district level, so they reflect average conditions in the districts the trips traversed. In theory, it would be possible to sample trip activity and speed at smaller geographic scales, for example along a specific route, either with StreetLight or Inrix data. In practice, this is infeasible at the citywide level for budget and computational complexity reasons. • The turn restriction dataset includes only turn restrictions that have been added/changed since approximately 2019, and among those additions/changes, it captures only a small sample of locations. The true number of turn restrictions (most of them many years old) each trip encountered is probably higher. This is an intrinsic limitation of the turn restrictions dataset.

In addition to dataset-specific limitations, there were some avenues of inquiry that were infeasible within the current study:
• It is infeasible to examine at the citywide level the effects of all possible interactions among multiple factors (e.g., the confluence of protected bike lanes and speed humps).

The analysis does not include any interaction terms, although it would be feasible to evaluate some interactions identified as potentially important by field observations. • Examining the direct relationship between street width and emergency vehicle travel time would be desirable. This was not feasible due to the lack of a high -quality citywide dataset on street width changes over time, but it may be possible at the corridor or neighborhood level.
• It was not feasible to incorporate temporary background street obstacles/closures, such as special events or construction permits, into the analysis, due to imprecise spatial and/or temporal data on these events.
• Double-parking may be associated with emergency vehicle delay, and it would be helpful to incorporate this background condition more directly into the analysis. It proved ineffective to associate each trip with the number of double-parking citations issued along the trip's route around the time the trip occurred, but it may be feasible to instead use double-parking citation data to estimate the general tendency toward double- parking in different parts of the city.

Potential Further Investigations
In addition to the detailed statistical analysis documented above, several potential further avenues for study are available. Some possibilities include:

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• Investigate finding that turn restriction changes are associated with higher travel times, since findings are difficult to explain, the locations where they occur are very concentrated, and the data do not include right tum on red (RTOR) restrictions • Further explore finding that ambulances experience longer travel times and longer travel distances, including understanding the cause(s) for the rapid increase in ambulance travel distance during the study period, as well as potential relationship between distance and travel time for engines and trucks
• Conduct neighborhood deep dives, including making analytical adjustments that are more feasible at the neighborhood level (e.g., incorporating Inrix corridor speeds and StreetLight corridor volumes)
• Conduct corridor deep dives (i.e., pre- and post- analysis for specific corridor projects) • Investigate segmenting the analysis by year to see if changes over time help shed light on the story:

Has there been a change over time in where most SFFD trips are occurring? Has there been a change over time in the relationship between the StreetLight Index and travel time?
• Investigate interactions between specific variables, if any variables are anticipated to be particularly impactful (infeasible to model all possible interactions) For example, [Class IV Bike Lane + Metered Parking Removal + Road Diets] and/or [Signal Retiming + Turn Restrictions + Slow Streets]
• Investigate the variables consistently associated with shorter travel times to potentially identify street changes that help response times

Appendix A: Tabular Summary of
Findings

Cate gory
Trip -level facto rs
Tote -keel factors
Tnpaeve f factors
SFMTA-influenced facto rs
SRAM -influ enced factors
srMrA -Influe rnced facto rs
SFMTA-in fluenced factor
SFM TA-influ enced fa ctors
SFMTA •,rdfuen ce d factors
SFM TA-mHuencedfacto rs
SFMTA -in fluenced factors
SFMTA•mtluarved factors
SFMTA-influ en ced (actors
SFMIA-in flu enced fa cto rs
Background factors
Background factors
Bacaground facto rs
Background floo rs
Backgrou nd factors
Background factors
Backgrou nd lecto rs
Background factors
SFMTA-influenced factors
SFM TA-influ en ced factors
SFMTA-influenced factors
SFM TA-influenced fa ctor s
SFMTA-in flu enced factors
SFM TA-in flu en ced factors
SFMTA-influenced factors
SFM TA-Influen ced factors
SFMTA-influenced factors
Background factors
Backgroun d fac tors
Background factors
Background factors
Background factors
Background factors
Backgro un d factors
Ba ckground facto rs
Backgroun d factors
Variable
Tnp drect distance (start point to end point)
drat type engine (relative to ambulance)
Unit type. truck (relative to ambulance)
Cla ss II bikeways (traditional bike lanes)
Class Id bikeways (sharrows)
Class IV bikeways (protected bike lanes)
Traffic signal retimings
eulbouts/painted safety zones
Traditional vertical deflection traffic calming treatments Emergency vehicle -friendly v ertical deflection traffic calming treatments Horizontal de flectio n traffic calmin g tre atmen ts
Turn restriction changes
One-way to two -way conversio ns
Me tered parking re moval
Population density
lob density
Retail jobs
Reside ntial Parking Permit zone s
Parks and open space
Schoo ls
Private vehicle trip accwty (Stre etlight In dex)
Priv ate v ehicle speed (Stree tlight Speed)
Bike green wa ve signal retimings
Class I bikeways (o ff-street bike paths)
NoMa/Stolla signal retimings
Pavement marking traffic calming measures
Roa d diets
Snared Spaces (in parking spaces)
Slow Streets
Spee d radar traffic calming mea su res
Transit only lane s
COVID-19 deaths, 7 - day trailing average
COVIO-19 hospita lizations, 7 -day trailin g ave rage
COVID-19 new cases, 7 -day lr aikng ave rage
Did the trip occur during daytime vs. M n ight?
Dou ble parking citatio ns
W eather (clou d cover percent)
Weather (precipitation)
Weather (v isibiilyl
wea ther (win d spe ed)
Association with
tra vel tim e
Strong positive effect
Strong negati ve effe ct
Strong negative effect
No positive effect
No positiv e effect
No consiste nt effect
No positive effect
No consistent effect
Weak positive effect
No c onsistent effect
No co nsistent eff ect
Weak positive eff ect
No co nsistent effect
No consiste nt eff ect
No consistent effect
No consistent effect
No consistent eff ect
No consistent effect
No consiste nt eff ect
No consistent effect
We ak positive aff ect
Weak positive effect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significan t effect
No sign ificant effect
No significa nt effect
No sign ifican t e ffe ct
No significant e ffect
No significant effect
No sign ificant effect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significan t e ffect
No significant effect
No significant effect
No significant e ffect
Expl anation
All OD pairs' coefficients ar e positi ve and l arge
All OD pairs' coefficients are negative and l arge
All OD pairs' cdef icients are negative and large
M ost or MI OD p airs' co efficients are negative
Most or all OD pairs' coefficients are negative
No conse ns us am ong OD p airs' coefficients as to dir ection or magnit ude Most or all OD pa ns ' c oefficie nts are negative
No cons ensus amo ng OD pain' co efficients as to dir ecti on or mag nit ud e Most OD pals' coefficie nts are positive and small
No consens us among OO pairs' coefficients as to direction or magnit ude No co nsensus among OD pairs' coeffici ents as to direction or mag nitud e M ost OD p airs' coefficie nts are p ositive and small
No consensus among OD pairs' coefficients as to
No c onsens us among OD pairs' coefficients as to
No consensus am ong OD pairs' c oefficients es to
No co nsensus amo ng OD pairs' coefficients as to
No conse nsus among OD pairs' coefficients as to
No consensus among OD pairs' coeffo ents as to
No conse nsus among OD pairs' coefficients as to
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I'm writing to express my concerns about the new bike lane curbs installed to protect cyclists. While I understand the intent, these barriers seem to be causing unintended hazards. The narrowed roadway has led to increased car accidents, and there's now no safe space for drivers to pull over for emergencies, road hazards, or emergency vehicles.

I urge the city to reconsider this design or explore alternative solutions that balance cyclist safety with driver accessibility and emergency needs. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Adam Vroman

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Please submit the following letter as public comment for item D1 for Tuesday's meeting. Thanks! City of Vista Council, Mayor John Franklin, and other pertinent parties, I am writing to urge you to preserve and maintain the separated bikeway projects across the city. These projects, which were previously adopted by a majority vote of the council, represent critical investments in safety, community health, and sustainable transportation —investments that align with both local planning goals and overwhelming public support.

The City of Vista has dearly committed to a safer, more connected transportation network through the Vista General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6, which calls for the development of a "bicycle and pedestrian circulation system that is human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible." Many of the constructed and planned bikeways are adjacent to high-speed corridors which are close to multiple schools, making it a vital route for students biking or riding e -bikes to and from class. As more families look to active transportation options, including e -bikes, the importance of safe routes to school cannot be overstated. Separated bikeways provide essential separation from fast-moving traffic, reducing parents' fears and enabling more children to travel independently and safely. Investing in safe infrastructure around schools isn't just about mobility —it's about protecting our youngest and most vulnerable road users.

Federal research supports what Vista residents already know: protected bikeways save lives. The FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide recommends separated facilities on streets like Melrose, where vehicle speeds exceed 30 mph. According to the FHWA, separated bikeways reduce crashes involving bicyclists and vehicles by 53%. They also attract more riders, particularly the "interested but concerned" demographic, which makes up more than 50% of the general population, according to research from Portland State University.

Concerns that separated bikeways might worsen traffic or delay emergency vehicles are also unfounded.

FHWA-cited studies show no increase in crashes or congestion when vehicle lanes are narrowed to accommodate bikeways. Furthermore, a study commissioned by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency found that separated bikeways have no measurable impact —positive or negative —on emergency response times.

of dollars to tear out brand-new, safety -enhancing infrastructure. That contradiction should concern any resident who values prudent governance.

Removing separated bikeways from corridors with documented danger is not just shortsighted —it is deeply irresponsible.

We must learn from tragedy —not erase the solutions that could prevent future ones. Now is the time to reaffirm Vista's commitment to a safer, more equitable transportation future.

Please stand with the community, with the evidence, and with the memory of those we've lost. Keep the separated bikeways in place.

Sincerely,
Ian Hembree
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> Thanks to the protected bike lanes, my kindergartener was able to ride bikes to school safely for the first time! Thank you for making safer cycling a priority in Vista, keep up the good work. > Judy Ryan, 92083
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Request 71432
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VISTA SERVICE REQUEST
Status: CLOSED
Initiated By: Request, SCF
Incident Information:

Address: 1579-1599 S Melrose Dr
Date: 5/14/2025 11:48:14AM
Closed Date: 5/14/2025 3:22:51 PM
Details: SUMMARY: Other Roadway Issue
DFSCRIPTION: Dangerous black curbs placed randomly along Melrose Drive.

I watched a car almost get rammed this moming on the way to RBV High School, the car had to turn from the road lane at the last second. These dangerous curbs run the length of Melrose Drive. At night you can't see the curbs! What lunatic thought this was a good idea? Additionally, the road crews do rot allow cars to safely U-turn near RBV High School! Cars had to stop in the middle of the stree
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For further information please contact the appropriate department. Please have your Request ID to expedite the process.

Ccde Enforcement: 760.639.6141
(Private Property Graffiti, Code Enforcement Complaints) Public Works Non -Emergency: 760.639.6177
(Graffiti, pothole, streetlight out, traffic signal, or park maintenance issues) After Hour Emergency: 760.829.3135
(sewer spill, street debris, tree down, flooding, park mainline break, other) Vista Irrigation District: 760-597-3100
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Request 71441
Roadway Other

VISTA SERVICE REQUEST
Status: CLOSED
Initiated By: Request, SCF
Incident Information:

Address: S Melrose Dr
Date: 5/14/2025 4.55:03PM
Closed Date: 5/15/2025 6:05:21AM
Details: SUMMARY: Other Roadway Issue
DESCRIPTION: The protected bike lane barriers that were irstalled are absolutely ridiculous and unnecessary. They are going to cause MUCH more harm than good. Not very many people around here even ride bikes. If a car gets a flat tire or breaks down there will be nowhere for them to pull over. This is going to cause way more accidents. Please remove the barriers.

SCF SOURCE: http://seeclickfix.com/issues/18997276
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For further information please contact the appropriate department. Please have your Request ID to expedite the process.

Code Enforcement: 760.639.6141
(Private Property Graffiti, Code Enforcement Complaints) Public Works Non -Emergency: 760.639.6177
(Graffiti, pothole, streetlight out, traffic signal, or park maintenance issues) After Hour Emergency: 760.829.3135
(sewer spill. street debris, tree down, flooding, park mainline break, other) Vista Irrigation District: 760-597-3100
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As a resident of Vista in the Shadowridge neighborhood, immediately across the street from Ranch Buena Vista High School, I think these barriers are a disaster. Too many cars on Melrose daily that no longer can pull to the side in case of accidents and car breakdowns. This traffic jammed street will go from bad to horrible. In addition, the barriers being installed along Longhorn will create even longer back up during school hours. That lane is filled with cars for all events at the high school. Namely marching band events and most particularly, graduation. That eliminates 50-80 spots (my swag) along Longhorn for school events.

This seems like extremely poor financial management considering the vast amount of potholes along many streets in this neighborhood. Potholes all up and down Melrose pose a safety issue for vehicles, which now have nowhere to pull over without eliminating one of the 3 lanes of already congested traffic.

It seems this was a poor execution of a potentially well intended idea.

Regards,
Charlie Johnson.Vista/Shadowridge
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:35 AM
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S Melrose Bike Protected Bike Lanes
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These bike lanes are terrible.

They are increasing congestion on an already busy commuter street.

They look absolutely ugly.

You cannot pull over for emergency vehicles or car accidents.

You can't clean the bike lanes, already seen several complaints on the North County subreddit.

Cars are going to be damaged. drivers are going to become even more enraged, but hey I'm glad the 4 people in Vista that ride their bikes to work on S Melrose feel safe.

Thank you,
Eric Post -Roddy
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I am 100% in opposition to the new construction isolating bike lanes. Construction should be halted and the demolition of newly constructed barriers needs to take place immediately.

Douglas Voelpel
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Dan O'Donnell
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:44 AM
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Fwd: Bike lane bumpers
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From: Kim Peck
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Subject: Bike lane bumpers
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A big NO on continuing with these bike lane bumpers.

Why not just let them ride on the sidewalk?
I see it increasing road hazards and diminishing returns Pave and stripe the streets. I am constantly swerving to dodge the potholes which might cause a bike lane intrusion at times
K Peck
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This seems like a grossly expensive project. I'm all for safety but it seems like you've made it unsafe for drivers with these barriers. Some of the residents with driveways on Melrose have almost no clearance. I foresee many an accident when a driver must suddenly turn sharply because of these barriers. Also, I'd like to know where a driver is supposed to pull over when there's car trouble or an ambulance needs to get by. I'm shocked this was approved and disappointed in the lack of foresight of the potential issues these new barriers pose.

Vista resident,
Laura
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Traffic calming and protected bike lanes
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Thank you for protecting bike riders and pedestrian traffic on Melrose, Santa Fe, and other streets in the city. As someone whose house is adjacent to North Melrose I am very thankful that the council listened to the citizens of this neighborhood and returned Melrose to original 4 lanes between Olive and North. In addition I drive on South Melrose and Santa Fe regularly and appreciate that you are looking out for everyone and not just those people who speed through Vista at 50 mph. I can see more than just the hood of my car and notice schoolchildren walking down the sidewalks and riding bikes to and from school. These new additions should help to prevent many accidents.

The efforts to calm traffic on neighborhood streets is appreciated and I hope you continue to help make Vista a more pedestrian and bike friendly city.

Stephen Tompkins

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From: Mark Greaney
Date: May 21, 2025 at 5:15:10 PM PDT
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Hi Dan,
I wanted to show my support for the bike lanes. I'm sure you are aware of the very vocal few who have created a movement for their removal. They sound as if they are most concerned about the potential damage to their car. I might add that that would only occur if they are not paying attention or are breaking traffic codes. Furthermore cars can be repaired, human life cannot.

I have tried to ride my bike around Vista and it is not safe. I have almost been hit many times with cars passing and not leaving a gap. The culture here is that the car rules the road. I hope one day I will be comfortable riding with my children around our town. To that end I hope you will continue with the bike lanes and install them on Civic Center and Eucalyptus between the schools.

Lastly, the concept of a sharrow, as in the one on Civic Center, is a non-starter. Drivers just do not understand that bikes have rights on the road too. I risk a ticket by riding on the sidewalk, but that is a risk I am willing to take versus the alternative of orphaning my children.

All the best,
Mark Greaney

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From: Tracy Carter
Date: May 21, 2025 at 2:05:54 PM PDT
To: John Franklin External , Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Bike Lane Berms, Green Paint and removing or arrowing Lanes Dear Mr. Mayor and Councilman O'Donnell,
This is to let you know for the record that I am opposed to the current changes going on in Vista on the Roadways.

No to Berms, No to Green Paint, No to Removing Lanes (especially on Major Roads such as Melrose), No to narrowing roadway lanes to accommodate Bikes.

Sincerely.

Tracy Carter

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Hello,
Can you please add this email to the next city council meeting or add to the public record regarding current traffic and roadway conditions in the city of vista. Thank you very much for your time.

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Justin Graham
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Vista, CA 92083
Vista City Council
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
Dear Vista City Council Members,
I am writing as a concerned resident of Vista to urge the Council to reconsider current priorities regarding transportation infrastructure improvements. While I understand the intention behind projects such as bicycle lane protection and speed bump installation; I believe these initiatives are diverting critical resources away from far more pressing needs that affect a larger portion of our community.

One major concern is the condition of our streets. Many roadways, including most streets north of the 78, major intersections such as W. Vista Way/ Emerald, N. Melrose/Hacienda, and Olive Avenue/ Vista Village Drive/ N. Santa Fe., suffer from poor road quality and inefficient traffic signal timing. The lack of coordination between green lights in these areas results in unnecessary traffic backups, delays, and increased emissions. Improving the street surface and properly timing the lights would have a direct and immediate positive impact on thousands of residents and commuters.

Additionally, I was disappointed to learn of the Council's recent approval of speed bumps on Bonita Drive and Celita Linda Drive, despite the City's own study showing no evidence of a speeding problem. This decision appears to prioritize the preferences of a 1 vocal minority over objective data and broader community needs. Installing speed bumps under these circumstances is not only a waste of taxpayer money —it undermines trust in the City's decision -making process.

Taxpayer resources should be directed toward projects that offer the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. Fixing roads and optimizing traffic flow are far more impactful for Vista residents than adding speed bumps or expanding underutilized bike lanes. I respectfully ask that you re-evaluate your priorities and focus on projects that align with real, data -driven community needs.

Thank you for your time and service to the City of Vista.

Sincerely,
Justin Allen Graham
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Erin Tackaberry, , resides at _Melrose Drive, called about her 17 -year -old son Silas who was in a car accident on Melrose. He was going to pick up his brother from church and swerved into the bike lane to miss the cone in the road and hit the berm that had been put in a day earlier. The berm was unmarked and not visible. The car was totaled, and they have no vehicle because it was leased and with the insurance it is going to be a wash. Silas was 2' from hitting a tree, going to have to get a lawyer. Erin will attend the 5/27 council meeting.

Doris
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:42 AM
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I apologize for the delayed response. I've been bombarded with emails and doing my best to respond to all of them.

I love the idea of speed cameras. We had them in Chicago as well, but for red lights Unfortunately, everyone complains about "big brother" and they don't want them. We actually had them here about 10 years ago.

Removing them was one of the issues Franklin ran on. The fact it doesn't count against your record or insurance makes them even better, but it would be a fight to get those approved.

If you are there on Tuesday, please share your thoughts with the council. If you can't make it, I will put this into the public comment.

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
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City of Vista
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From: Bryan Moore
Date: May 18, 2025 at 2:43:54 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: For Tuesday May 27
1 Hello Mr. O'Donnell, unfortunately I won't be able to make the May 27 meeting.

Thanks so much for commenting on social media. I hope everyone can stop the nasty rhetoric and just focus on some real opinions and facts.

I'd like to reiterate that I think one of the things that could help, at least on Melrose, Sycamore and Shadowridge, are speed cameras... I am originally from Queens, NY and we go back there every year to visit family. On many streets in all the boroughs of NYC they have installed speed cameras. They set a threshold (maybe it's 5mph over the speed limit or something like that). Any car that is traveling beyond that threshold, a photo of the car and license plate is taken and a ticket is automatically sent to the registered owner of the car. No police personnel needed. And of course it generates revenue.

They must pay the fine on time to avoid interest and if they don't pay it they will not be able to register a car again until the fines and interest are paid. It does NOT affect insurance costs and it does NOT put points on your license b/c they don't know for sure who was actually driving. So it's just a hefty fine for speeding.

It worked immediately. Those roads are so much safer now, everyone drives slower to avoid the fines. This makes any cyclist, jogger or pedestrian safer on those roads as well.

They really do work. Anyway, just a thought. I don't know the cost to install such cameras, but I do know that they definitely work.

Thanks for all you do sir!
Bryan Moore
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My name is Victoria Becker, and I'm a homeowner and resident of Vista, living near Santa Fe and Vista Village. I'm reaching out to express my deep concern over the recently installed beams in the bike lanes throughout the city.

While I understand the intent may have been to increase cyclist safety, the execution has created significant hazards for drivers. The beams are difficult to see, and in many areas, they obstruct the ability to safely enter turn lanes. I've personally witnessed several cars crash into them. I believe the risk they pose far outweighs the intended benefit, and I strongly urge the city to consider removing them.

Additionally, I'm requesting that the city evaluate the need for a speed bump on West Connecticut Avenue. Vehicles frequently travel well over 60 mph on this residential street, which is home to many families and small children. As a mother of three under three, I'm terrified of a potential tragedy and don't allow my kids near the front door because of the speeding. We need to take preventative action before something terrible happens.

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From: Tony Newman
Date: May 20, 2025 at 10:35:20 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Dangerous curbs on Melrose
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You dor't often get email fro earn why this is important I'd like to comment on the dangerous curbs placed in the street on Melrose.

I drive our student to RBV High School every school day from Las Palmas Drive to Longhorn Drive. First of ail, only see 2, maybe 3 bicycle riders EVERY school day. Some days like today, not a single bicycle rider. I also see about 6 or so e -bike riders going to RBV on Melrose. I've driven Melrose Drive on my way back and forth to work for 40 years, and I rarely see any bikes. Certainly not enough bikes to warrant all those dangerous curbs in the street. It's the weekends I see more bikes, when the car traffic is much less.

I've witnessed a car almost getting hit from behind because some of the dangerous curbs are too close to some of the homeowner's driveway approaches directly off Melrose Drive. The car had to slow down and make a hard right turn from the traffic lane to get around the dangerous curb! Who decides where the curbs go? Shouldn't road safety be paramount?
I've lived in Vista since 1972 and have seen some of the worst roads ever... fast forward to today... and Vista roads are straightened out and are connected better than ever, but now the workday traffic is horrible on Melrose Drive... It doesn't help that since RBV High School has NO school bus service that many hundreds of cars are on Melrose are trying to get to the RBV school at the same time during rush hour. Traffic light timing adds to the problem, it's so bad, I see 2 sometimes 3 cars going through the left turn red light on Longhorn leaving school because the green light only allows a small number of cars to go through, I've even seen busses go through the red light too, more than a few times...

I` the reason for the dangerous curbs placed in the roadway is to make the bicycle riders feel safe from cars going "100 miles an hour" on Melrose, then are you saying these curbs are the answer? Wouldn't the real solution be to slow cars down on Melrose?
1 Taken together, the thousands of workday car traffic, many hundreds of parents driving their kids to a school that was not designed for high traffic volume, traffic light timing that doesn't account for high volume at peak time and VERY LOW number of bike riders is the new reality. The traffic problem AND bike safety should be looked at TOGETHER. The current dangerous curbs feel like a desperate, slapped on "fix" that doesn't address the problem in any meaningful way and is creating a new road safety problem in itself.

An issue that you can't control is e -bike rider behavior. I see a kid looking at his phone while riding on the street many times a week on his way to school! (he lives somewhere in my neighborhood) I see other kids popping wheelies and showing off in crosswalks mixed with other students as school lets out... I see e -bike riders act like the rules do not apply to them by crossing the street against red lights and I often see 2 kids on 1 e -bike, riding their e -bikes on the sidewalk going against the traffic... which does not seem safe. Students need education about their responsibility for road safety especially with the fast-moving e -bikes.

One more thing, I RARELY ever see the 2 motorcycle cops on Melrose during the rush hour. Maybe once a month or so. They always ride side by side instead of separating to control traffic... seems odd.

Vista has spent a lot of time and energy through the years just to get the roads straightened out. If your lona- term goal is to now have a safe bike lane along Melrose then it seems to me it should be planned out better with a wider view of the entire problem on Melrose with a long-term workable solution that makes sense and is safe for ALL car drivers, bike riders and walkers.

Tony Newman
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I have already seen areas where a car wanting to turn right into a driveway had to hold up traffic instead of occupying the broken line portion of the bike lane. This was caused by the new curbs being in the way. Wasn't ready for the sudden stop that they caused.

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City Manager asked me to forward these as they come in.

John
John Malan
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Citizen complaint about the bicycle lane barriers. Just FYI Paul Michalke
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You have received this feedback from Samuel Hershey for the following page:
https://www.sdsheriff.gov/Home/Components/Faci IityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/46/34?npage=2 Hello, Mayor, (Sheriff's Office: Please especially take note of #3, Emergency Response Vehicle restriction/impass due to newly installed bike/auto roadway hazardous separator obstacles.) I appreciate all you and your team do for Vista, but the South Melrose and Sycamore St. bike/auto separator BLOCKS are a driving hazard/obstacle and an emergency response restrictor.

Here are the reasons why these need to be removed quickly to avoid catastrophes, damage, and death: 1. Not if, but when a bicyclist strays and hits one of these intense obstacle barriers, it will flip them into traffic lanes, resulting in great harm and an obvious lawsuit against the city of Vista. 2. Not if, but when a car strays and hits one of these intense obstacle barriers, it will send them out of control across the bicycle path, most likely even across the pedestrian sidewalk and if fate has it that a pedestrian happens to be in that area it will result in serious injuries and possbily death, and an obvious lawsuit against the city of Vista. 3. Probably the most negative issue of all is how these restrictive obstacle barriers between the car and bicycle lanes will impede or completely stop emergency response vehicles, police vehicles, and fire and rescue vehicles. BY RESTRICTING THE

WIDTH OF SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE AND SYCAMORE STREET, CARS WILL NOW NOT HAVE ANY SPACE WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC TO PULL ASIDE TO ALLOW FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO PASS. THEY WILL BE COMPLETELY STOPPED! This again is another predictable lawsuit waiting to happen for the city of Vista. But beyond that, the loss of just one life should motivate the response for the immediate removal of these hazardous obstacles. - If you don't think this emergency vehicle space allowance issue is serious, do a case study. - Plan an emergency vehicle response from the Vista fire department on So. Melrose at 4:45 p.m. any day of the week and see what happens. Thank you for taking action on the impending, predictable, dangerous outcomes from the hazard/obstacle road restrictor blocks on South Melrose Drive and Sycamore Street. I will be keeping this date -stamped email notification as proof that the City of Vista was made aware of these predictable outcomes. Hoping for change as soon as possible to save lives and money, Samuel Hershe 'earl Heights Rd. Vista, CA 92081 -- Iso, I can't begin to imagine the additional cost to the City of Vista for removing these road restrictor blocks when these streets need to be repaved.
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Dan O'Donnell
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:24 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Curbs for bike lanes and Speed humps
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From: Janet Puckett
Date: May 20, 2025 at 10:20:06 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Curbs for bike lanes and Speed humps
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You asked for input on the "Protected Bike Lane Curbs" for the City Council meeting on May 27th, 2025.

I feel that in protecting the bike lanes the council has put the rest of the City population in danger. These were done for a miniscule section of the population and impacts a majority of it. How is that the logic you chose? The safety of the Drivers is also at stake! Where do we go when a car veers into our lanes? Where do we pull over for safety vehicles? How do we avoid objects in the road? If we have a break down, do we stay in the traffic lane? These questions only address the daily issues for safety. Now, how about the parents picking up children from Breeze hill elementary school where there is no parking and traditionally they use Melrose? Have you had a chance to see how they swerve into and out of the obstacle course that is now Melrose? Or the Kids at Rancho Buena Vista that don't use the bike lanes anyway? They just cut across Melrose and don't wait for traffic lights. I read that one option was the soft delineators, but that the curbs were chosen at an additional cost of $450,000.00?!! There is questionable government spending right there. How about filling the potholes with that asphalt!
I would also like to discuss the "Speed Humps" that are now all over the city! How can you place these and not notify the residents who live and access these roads of the intent? It actually makes driving down Sunset more dangerous. There are now blade signs next to each hump so when a large vehicle comes down the road we can not move over because the blade signs are right next to the hump with no wiggle room. I Grew up on Sunset, learned to drive here and continue to live adjacent to it. Is there more traffic? Absolutely! Perhaps its because the mess the rest of the city roads have become and people are using the side streets to get to their destination. I will not go below the bridge on Civic Center after 3 p.m because it's a JOKE! You can not get anywhere because of gridlock; and lack of synchronized traffic lights and the Sprinter.

If you as a council want to address the problem of speeding on residential side streets, perhaps you should address the bigger issue which is the Nightmare of our City streets that has been created by too many residents, 1 not enough infrastructure planning and upgrades to meet the population, maintaining the roads, and keeping the flow of traffic moving at a manageable pace instead of the gridlock we all hate and try to avoid.

Janet Puckett
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Fwd: protected bike lanes
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From: Amber Sliffe
Date: May 19, 2025 at 9:19:46 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: protected bike Lanes
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I live on Taylor Street where protected bike lanes were recently added. I am vehemently opposed to the installation of the asphalt berms and future bollards. - We rarely have bikers riding on our street.
-The sections of roadway where the protected bike lanes were added are very wide two-lane roads with sidewalks, where cars and bicyclists can easily share the road without berms. - These sections of roadway already have four speed humps that effectively slow traffic. I propose more speed humps could be added at the East end of Taylor St to make it even safer where there are no sidewalks_
- Most importantly, the new berms reduce street parking necessary for residents of the Presidio Villas apartments and a cluster of homes across from Golden Hill, East of Goodwin Dr. In the absence of the bollards not yet installed, many drivers are going over or between the berms to park in the bike lane because there isn't adequate parking left either in the complex parking lot or on the street. - Families waiting for their students to arrive at their school bus stop across from Golden Hill have nowhere to park. They're currently parking inside the bike lane to wait for the bus to arrive. - The bike lane is short, less than half a mile of the 1.3 mile -long road. It doesn't seem effective to have such extreme measures for such a short section of road.

it has made our street quite a bit safer to enjoy a walk or bike ride. I believe the addition of these berms and bollards to be a gross mis-allocation of public funding.

Thank you for reconsidering this project.

Sincerely,
Amber Sliffe
ResidentMaylor St, Vista
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Fwd: Melrose Bike Lane Berms
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From: Melanie Noble
Date: May 19, 2025 at 1:41:36 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Melrose Bike Lane Berms
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Dear Dan,
I'm very much not in favor of the new bike lane berms recently installed on Melrose. There's nowhere to pull over if emergency vehicles are behind you or if you have to pull over suddenly for any reason.

I've lived in Shadowridge for 21 years and travel on Melrose many times during the week at various times of day. I seldom see anyone biking or walking. In fact I can't remember the last time I did.

Yet car traffic is always heavy. I think the berms are a hazard to motorists, who are in the majority.

Thanks for listening.

Regards,
Melanie Noble
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From: patricia Sexton
Date: May 19, 2025 at 4:29:41 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important The bike lane barriers are a dangerous thing. For one thing, it makes it impossible to move out of the way for emergency vehicles!
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FW: New Melrose Bike Lane curbs
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What a joke!!!!
They present more of a safety hazard than they prevent!!! Just an obstacle in the travel way waiting to be hit causing an avoidable accident.

Another item for kids on ebikes to perform tricks on.

Good luck with the law suits!
There are far better things to spend tax payer funds on!!! Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Road berms, traffic calming
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From: Peter Murray
Date: May 19, 2025 at 11:18:41 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Road berms, traffic calming
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Greetings Dan and team
I fully support these berm installations, I would only remove them to add a better bike lane separator. Such as the concrete dividers we find on freeways- but I acknowledge we don't have the budget for that.

Yes to reduce posted speed limits
Yes to more speed bumps, calming measures- The speed "tables" similar to what's on the 101 are also good.

Yes to more round abouts.

Thank you for your interest in this matter -
Born in Vista (62)
Graduated Vista High (80)
Homeowner since '95
County resident in the sphere of Vista,
Peter Murray
Monte Vista Drive.

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Monday, May 19, 2025 9:16 AM
Kathy Valdez
Re: Segregated bike lanes
Hi Julie,
I appreciate your kind words and for reaching out about the bike lanes.

They are still a work in progress and are designed to keep everyone safer.

However, some very real concerns have come to fruition based on the design. Specifically from our first responders. This is why I'm supporting bringing the item back for further discussion at the May 27th meeting, so we can evaluate all scenarios again.

Thank you again for sharing your support! Please feel free to reach out anytime regarding issues taking place in Vista.

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
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From: Julie Mallett
Date: May 18, 2025 at 6:11:12 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Segregated bike Lanes
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Thank you for the follow up about the berms which has been published in the South Vista Newsletter. The painting and bollards are a great idea so make sure drivers know they are there. It seemed obvious to me that these are still a work in progress.

I have visited other countries where bikes and motorbikes are a main form of travel and they have even more segregated Lanes for these type of vehicles. Hopefully more folks will bike .

I say thank you, Vista and Council member O 'Donnell.

Julie Mallett

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Fwd: Melrose Protected Bike Lanes
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From: Kenneth Zuniga-Diuguid
Date: May 18, 2025 at 11:37:17 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Melrose Protected Bike Lanes
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Hello Dan,
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I am a Vista resident living in the Shadowridge area.

I just wanted to express my support and appreciation for the city installing the protected bike lanes on Melrose Dr. As someone who rides their bike to work especially during the late spring and summer times. I want to thank you and the city for adding the protected bike lanes and additional protection from car that comes with it!
Countless times have I had cars swerve into the bike lanes, or intentionally drive in the bike lane during peak traffic when they are impatient.

This will bring a great relief to my sense of safety on the road.

Thanks,
Kenneth ZunigaDiuguid

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Fwd: Segregated bike lanes
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From: Julie Mallett'
Date: May 18, 2025 at 6:11:12 PM PDT
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Subject: Segregated bike lanes
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Thank you for the follow up about the berms which has been published in the South Vista Newsletter. The painting and bollards are a great idea so make sure drivers know they are there. It seemed obvious to me that these are still a work in progress.

I have visited other countries where bikes and motorbikes are a main form of travel and they have even more segregated lanes for these type of vehicles. Hopefully more folks will bike .

I say thank you, Vista and Council member O'Donnell.

Julie Mallett
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Fwd: For Tuesday May 27
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From: Bryan Moore
Date: May 18, 2025 at 2:43:54 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: For Tuesday May 27
Hello Mr. O'Donnell, unfortunately I won't be able to make the May 27 meeting. Thanks so much for commenting on social media. I hope everyone can stop the nasty rhetoric and just focus on some real opinions and facts.

So it's just a hefty fine for speeding. It worked immediately. Those roads are so much safer now, everyone drives slower to avoid the fines. This makes any cyclist. jogger or pedestrian safer on those roads as well.

They really do work. Anyway, just a thought. I don't know the cost to install such cameras, but I do know that they definitely work.

Thanks for all you do sir!

Bryan Moore
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Fwd: Bike Lane Project
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Date: May 17, 2025 at 6:47:49 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Bike Lane Project
Dan:

Thank you for responding to the concerns that have been put forth on Nextdoor. I'd like to address a few of the statements you have put forward in your post. You stated that the issue of speeding was the main concern on Melrose, Shadowridge Drive & Sycamore. I agree that speeding and red light running have become real problems. I travel on Melrose frequently and have had other drivers roar past me and I know they are not going the speed limit of 50 MPH. That having been said, how in heaven's name are bike lane barriers going to reduce speeding? The solution to the speeding problem is to deploy more law enforcement to stop and ticket those who speed. Bike lane barriers will have no effect on speeding motorists.

You also stated that there is no data to indicate that raised berms would increase accidents, but you did not provide any information as to any traffic studies that show these types of barriers will not increase accidents. According to The Coast News, after the installation of protected bike lanes in Encinitas, since April 2020, at least 42 crashes — including 19 serious injuries and one fatality — have occurred along the 1.3 -mile section between Chesterfield Drive and the Solana Beach border, according to combined crash data from state and local sources. That represents a more than 400% increase in serious crashes compared to the 14 years before the installation of protected bike lanes along both sides of the highway, according to 1 Ron Medak, a member of the city's Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission, who presented the data during an April 14, 2025, meeting. "We didn't make it safer — we made it significantly more dangerous," Medak told The Coast News.

It appears that your source for safety data is flawed. I have included the URL for the Coast News article so you can read for yourself what Encinitas is dealing with. https://thecoastnews.corn/encinitas-cyclists-officials-reignite-debate-over- protected-bike-
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You stated that the first responders you spoke with have no disruption in their service calls. But this project is not even completed, so how would you or the first responders know if their ability to respond to emergencies will be negatively impacted. No one is arguing against increased safety on our roads, but installing barriers in bike lanes as a means of reducing speeding makes no sense. A better solution is to have law enforcement step up their presence on roads like Melrose, Sycamore and Shadowridge Drive to stop and ticket speeders and red-light runners.

On Thursday night at approximately 8:30 PM I was driving south on Melrose and observed first responders on the scene of an accident in front of the Morman Church. This accident was caused by the asphalt berms that the city has been installing. It is already happening... safety has gone out the window and the council must halt this insanity before more accidents occur, and someone is injured or killed.

I would like to request that this e-mail be added to the city council member's packets. Thank you in advance for your attention to this very serious matter.

Leslie A. Brazier
Cordoba Way
Vista, CA 92081
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Fwd: Cement blockers in bike lanes
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From: Charlie Johnson
Date: May 15, 2025 at 1:54:35 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Cement blockers in bike lanes
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Greetings Mr O'Donnell;
Learn why this is important
These new barriers on Melrose and Longhorn are a multifaceted problem. Why and how were these approved? Tree trimmers will now fully close down one of the 2 remaining lanes; an vehicle that breaks down can not pull to the side; any fender bender accident will likely close both existing lanes; The reflectors are horrible and not easy to see. We have numerous large pot holes all up and down Melrose, and these barriers were somehow deemed a priority over fixing the existing roads? Making Longhorn completely unparkable will be a logistics nightmare for school events, particularly graduation and the regular marching band competitions.

What is the deal here? Something doesn't add up.
regards,
Charlie Johnson
Crest Landing resident.
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Fwd: Road beams
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From: Breanna Schnoebelen
Date: May 17, 2025 at 8:39:26 PM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Road beams
You don't often get email from Learn why this is imiportant Good evening , I saw your comment on the nextdoor app, I am a preschool teacher and unable to go to these council meetings seeing as they are during the work week . I would like it if you could put in an opposition for me , for the beams. Thank you ! Have a great evening.

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Fwd: Bike lane barrers
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From: shirley baril
Date: May 18, 2025 at 10:36:05 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Bike lane barriers
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Thank you for commenting on the nextdoor app regarding this problem. I think theses barriers are very dangerous. I hope the backlash from Vista residents will convince the city council to rethink this and ultimately remove them.

Shirley Baril
Vista resident
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Fwd: Black road blocks installed- NOT SAFE!
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From: Ranee Malanga
Subject: Black road blocks installed- NOT SAFE!
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Safety is a public concern. Installing black road blockades presents a major problem for ALL.

Ambulances firetrucks all law -enforcement vehicles must be able to get to their emergency destinations . Alt cars and trucks must to able to to move over on the road and stop and allow these vehicles to pass safely and efficiently without any interference.

What the Vista council has done is dangerously reckless! Please remove the black barriers immediately
and allow our safety to be restored.

Thank you,
Ms. Ranee Malanga
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Judy Frankel
Monday, April 14, 2025 4:33 PM
Husarn Hasenin
Bollards On Melrose
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We were unaware of the changes you were making on Melrose with Bollards and removing a class 2 to make a Class 4. This is a very dangerous thing to do.

This is now would be an optional use facility and sharrows would need to be added to the travel lane where motorists drive at high speeds. We would like this to be stopped before people are hurt. There is more danger from hitting bollards and wheel stops than there are from cars. There are better solutions. Passing is not done safely inside this facility especially by kids going at speed on ebikes. They will also use this going the wrong way against traffic with driveway pullouts. Also debris will be collected inside it.

This similar situation is being discussed tonight at the Encinitas Traffic commission where they will be discussing ripping out the dangerous bollards and Wheelstops that caused 35 injuries and a death since it was put in on the coast.

Other cities have already ripped out their mistaken design.

Please call me to discuss
Judy Frankel
Bike Walk North County
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Judy Frankel
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:33 PM
Kathy Valdez; John Franklin; Dan O'Donnell; Corinna Contreras; Katie Melendez; Jeffrey Fox; Corinna Contreras; Husam Hasenin
Hazardous Condition
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The new facility you are creating has just come to our attention.

We were unaware of the changes you were making on Melrose with Bollards and removing a class 2 to make a Class 4. This is a very dangerous thing to do.

This is now would be an optional use facility and sharrows would need to be added to the travel lane where motorists drive at high speeds.

Cyclists have the right as road users to use the roadway and by creating this dangerous facility you are creating greater harassment of cyclists by motorists who don't understand this right.

The reason this facility is more dangerous than a class 2 bike lane is that the physical separation is more of a danger to cyclists than a class 2. This has been the case over and over again where the bollards were put in and have created multiple injuries and even deaths. Deaths in Encinitas and in La Jolla. In some cases the facilities have been completely removed.

1. In San Diego a cyclist died on Balboa in this facility when another tried to pass. There was not sufficient space as passing should never happen inside of it as there is no passing lane. Cyclists must change lanes to pass just like motorists do. The cyclists being passed is not holding any line as they don't expect passing. The passing cyclist thinks they can fit in the lane. Those that understand this danger would not use the lane.

2. Other cyclist have died at intersection by turning vehicles who turned across the facility rather than moving into it. And by pull outs and left crosses into driveways. You are locked into that path.

3. 35 major injuries have occurred from bollards or other physical berms in Encinitas since they put in the facility. Your facility has less traffic but still any physical barrier can be hit it while trying to avoid debris or when it is being hidden by another cyclist in front of you.

4. There is always debris that gets swept to the edge of the roadway by moving vehicle traffic that can't be avoided when there is physical separation blocking the road. Hitting the debris causes injuries. Once a week sweeping doesn't fix the issue. There are no legal protections for cyclists in a class 4 bike lane as it is considered by law to be off the roadway. Injuries in a class 4 are not reported in traffic accident databases as they are not considered traffic accidents

5. Cyclists need to be able to leave the facility well in advance of intersection to have time to safely merge across lanes into the left turn pocket without darting across the road at the last minute.

6. Young kids on ebikes that try to pass other cyclists or ride against traffic are a greater hazard in a facility that locks you into it.

There are superior ways to design this with small raised thermoplastic noisemaking warning bumps for motorist that are not a hazard to cyclist.

If this facility proceeds, sharrows need to be immediately added to the number 2 travel lane to avoid harassment by motorist to cyclists who are avoiding known dangers and acting a legitimate road users.

Please reconsider the dangerous physical separations and leave your design as a required use class 2 bike lane Judy Frankel
Bike Walk North County
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Hi Sam,
Pete Penseyres
I enjoyed talking with you yesterday. Your collection of rider data BEFORE and plans to do it AFTER you make these changes is great!
The best part of the changes are the left side buffers and the skip -dashed paint (Green'?) at every driveway and intersection.

I understand that the City does not want to make this change in stages, but that is what recommend. Please take a look at the attachment on the email from Keri Caffery that I will forward after send this. It compares a buffered Class II Bike Lane with a Class IV.

Or look at the information here that includes a number of studies of crashes in Orlando, Florida as well as specific mention of a crash in Del Mar that occurred when a cyclist was severely injured after hitting a flex post.

Pete Penseyres
League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #2020 Carlsbad Traffic Safety and Mobility Commissioner

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Hi Sam,
Here is a shorter version of Class II vs Class IV bike facilities.

Pete Penseyres
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To: Pete Penseyres
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 04:00:11 PM PDT
Subject: Buffered bike lanes handout
I created this for my colleagues on the NCUTCD.

Buffered bike lanes, NOT vertical separation!
Vertical separation is a hazard, not a solution.
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A painted buffer increases
operating space and utility vs
a traditional bike lane
• Provides a comfortable space and
clearance from cars in the next lane
• Allows the bicyclist space to maneuver
around debris and surface hazards
• Offers plenty of space to pass slower
bicyclists
• Can be used to improve line of sight when
approaching driveways and intersections
• Can be crossed when the bicyclist needs
to change lanes to prepare for a left turn
• Allows for a wide mixing zone that is
intuitive for right -turning drivers to merge.

Vertical separation decreases
operating space and utility
• Narrows the space available to maneuver
around debris and surface hazards
• Makes it more difficult to pass slower
bicyclists
• Eliminates the ability to improve line of
sight when approaching driveways and
intersections
• Eliminates the ability to change lanes to
prepare for a left turn
• Introduces a known and serious crash
hazard for the bicyclists
• Is unlikely to actually stop a car
It is misleading to advertise up
to 53% crash reduction from a
2% crash type, especially
when ignoring the uncounted
crashes caused by the CMF.

Read the full critique at cyclingsavvy.org

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Husam Hasenin
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:18 PM
Michell Thitathan
Jeanette Bradshaw; Charles Costello
RE: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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Thanks for sending the detailed email describing the situation. The gap between each delineator and asphalt berm is about 20 feet. If we leave out a delineator and a berm, the gap will be about 60 feet. Is that an adequate gap to leave the bike lane to access the left turn lane into your complex? If so, how far back from the left turn lane your complex driveway would the gap need to be?
Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan •
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:41 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left tum lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, I will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out.

So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
1 Your consideration is much appreciated.

Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer.
2 Kathy Valdez
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We will make the change.

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Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:21 PM
Michell Thitathan
Jeanette Bradshaw; Charles Costello
RE: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-541 1
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw ; Charles Costello
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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Hi Mr Hasenin,
Thank you so much for your response!
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I had a look at it again this morning. If the last two bollard along with the berm between them leading up to the Shadowridge Heights Apts driveway could be left out, this should work nicely. It'd give me enough space to safely make my way form the bike lane to the left turn pocket, with enough visibility to assess the approaching cars on northbound S Melrose coming around the curve and over the road summit. I'm attaching a photo of the spot taken from the northbound bike lane where it'd be safe to leave it to traverse across.

Thank you so much again for your consideration and speedy response! Michell
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:18:10 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Hi Michell,

Thanks for sending the detailed email describing the situation. The gap between each delineator and asphalt berm is about 20 feet. If we leave out a delineator and a berm, the gap will be about 60 feet. Is that an adequate gap to leave the bike lane to access the left turn lane into your complex? If so, how far back from the left turn lane your complex driveway would the gap need to be?
Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:41 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr You don't often get email from
Hello Mr Hasenin,
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I'm writing concerning what looks like prep work for bike lane bollards on northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr (approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartments and Shadowridge Meadows Apartments across the street).

I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left turn lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, I will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out. 2 So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
Your consideration is much appreciated.

Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer. 3 Kathy Valdez
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:43 AM
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Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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Thank you very much again for amending the northbound S Melrose protected bike path plan approaching the Shadowridge Heights and Meadows Apartments to allow for a safer left -turn for bicycles. I really appreciate it.

Thank you very much again for your patience and considerations! Best regards,
Michell T
On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:20:33 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

We will make the change.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084

(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11;14 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw ; Charles Costello
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Thank you so much again for your consideration and speedy response! Michell
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:18:10 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Hi Michell,
Thanks for sending the detailed email describing the situation. The gap between each delineator and asphalt berm is about 20 feet. If we leave out a delineator and a berm, the gap will be about 60 feet. Is that an adequate gap to leave the bike lane to access the left turn lane into your complex? If so, how far back from the left turn lane your complex driveway would the gap need to be?
2 Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

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Hello Mr Hasenin,
Leam why this is important
I'm writing concerning what looks like prep work for bike lane bollards on northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr (approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartments and Shadowridge Meadows Apartments across the street).

I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left turn lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, I will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out.

So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
Your consideration is much appreciated.
3 Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer. 4 Kathy Valdez
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Husam Hasenin
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:41 PM
Michell Thitathan
Jeanette Bradshaw
RE: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Thanks for sending the picture. We have made accommodations for trash pick up and mail delivery in our design. But it appears that the contractor marked out the street different from the plans at this location. We will have it addressed.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:43 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Hi Mr Hasenin,
Thank you very much again for amending the northbound S Melrose protected bike path plan approaching the Shadowridge Heights and Meadows Apartments to allow for a safer left -turn for bicycles. I really appreciate it.

Thank you very much again for your patience and considerations! Best regards,
Michell T
1 On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:20:33 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

We will make the change.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw ; Charles Costello
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Thank you so much again for your consideration and speedy response! 2 Michell
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:18:10 PM PDT. Husam Hasenirl chhasen rt ' sta.gov> wrote:

You don't often get email from earn why this is important Hello Mr Hasenin,
I'm writing concerning what looks like prep work for bike lane bollards on northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr (approaching Shadowridgc Heights Apartments and Shadowridge Meadows Apartments across the street). 3 I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left turn lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, I will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out.

So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
Your consideration is much appreciated.

Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer. 4 Kathy Valdez
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RE: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

S Melrose Dr new protected bike path amendment suggestions.docx Hi Michell,
We will check these areas and make changes as necessary.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:22 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Hi Mr Hasenin,
Thank you very much for all your help! I realize I'm being quite a pest. I just happened to bike commuted to Carlsbad today and got to see the markings all the way to the Carlsbad/Vista border (at La Mirada Trail Head?). There are a few potentially problematic spots. Some stretches are really narrow (as if the markings were measured from the curb rather than from the edge of the tarmac/gutter).

I took the liberty of listing the ones that I could see, along with some relevant pictures, into one document attached to this email.

I appreciate why the city would want to put in some protected bike infrastructure, since I've seen quite an increase in bike traffic along S Melrose Dr over the year, especially with ebikes driven by school kids and even people doing family bike ride to and from the farmers market on Sundays. Thanks very much for working to improve road safety for all road users! Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can help in any way.

Best regards,
Michell T
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 02:41:28 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:
1 Hi Michell,
Thanks for sending the picture. We have made accommodations for trash pick up and mail delivery -in our design. But it appears that the contractor marked out the street different from the plans at this location. We will have it addressed.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

I hear City of Encinitas is having similar issues with the new protected path being built on Santa Fe Ave there. So, I figured I'd mention it in case it hadn't come up. Since the S Melrose Dr protected path construction hadn't commenced, yet, it'd be less costly to see what change could be made now than once ground is broken. 2 Thank you very much again for your patience and considerations! Best regards,
Michell T
On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:20:33 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

We will make the change.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw ; Charles Costello
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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Thank you so much for your response'
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I had a look at it again this morning. If the last two bollard along with the berm between them leading up to the Shadowridge Heights Apts driveway could be left out, this should work nicely. It'd give me enough space to safely make my way form the bike lane to the left turn pocket, with enough visibility to assess the approaching cars on northbound S Melrose coming around the curve and over the road summit. I'm attaching a photo of the spot taken from the northbound bike lane where it'd be safe to leave it to traverse across.

Thank you so much again for your consideration and speedy response! Michell
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:18:10 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:41 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr 4 You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hello Mr Hasenin,
I'm writing concerning what looks like prep work for bike lane bollards on northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr (approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartments and Shadowridge Meadows Apartments across the street).

I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left turn lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, l will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out.

So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
Your consideration is much appreciated.

Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer. 5 Northbound S Melrose Dr from La Mirada Trail Head on north Northbound S Melrose Dr at La Mirada Trail Head. \ -
Northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Aspen Dr.

1. If possible, please do not put bollards or raised berms in as marked on the northbound bike lane until after Aspen Dr. This is a high speed descent where bicycles can coast at 30+ mph without pedaling or even tucking in to

specifically gain speed. The bike lane is already quite narrow there for such a speed. The markers for where the bollards and berms would go in are pretty alarmingly narrow. As if it was measured from the curb rather than from the edge of the gutter. I don't think the bike lane with those protective structures put in would be wide enough for a street sweeper to fit thru there, and there would be no room for maneuver for bicycles to avoid running over any road debris (which would inevitably be blown into the bike path from the main traffic lanes) at high speed.

Northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista, approaching Shadowridge Meadows & Shadowridge Heights Apartments turn pocket.

2. At places where bicyclists may need to get to the left turn pocket/lane at uncontrolled intersections like at Dawson Dr, Countryside Dr, the Shadowridge Meadows & Shadowridge Heights Apartments, Ridge Rd, Branding Iron Cir, please put the last bollard far enough short of the intersection to allow bicycles to safely cross the traffic lanes to get to the left turn pocket.

Southbound S Melrose Dr from Hacienda on south.

1. Could I suggest that lane #3 be converted to bus/bike-only lane all the way to Breeze Hill Dr? The uphill block between the food court and Breeze Hill Dr does not even have a bike lane currently. The stretch is also not marked for any new protected lane (which probably wouldn't work well with the court house and farmers market traffic anyhow), but it is not a comfortable block to control the #3 lane with the sharrow marking. It is uphill, so speed differential between bicycles and cars is pretty large, and many drivers still don't seem to know what the sharrows mean.

Southbound S Melrose Dr south of Melrose Way.

2. From Melrose Way on to halfway up the hill to Sunset Dr there are several houses whose driveway comes out on S Melrose Dr. The prep work markings seems to really narrow the upcoming bike path so that I don't think the street sweeper would be able to fit. Also, homeowners currently put their trash bins out on the bike lane for collection, usually against the curb. But with the protected bike path going in, I wonder if those trash bins are now going to be in the middle of the new bike path instead? This could also impact mail service for those houses (and a business? The one that

has it's dumpster permanently parked on the southbound side of S Melrose, I think up the hill from Ridge Rd?)

3. If possible please put the last bollard far enough ahead of mid -block left turning spots for bicycles to be able to safely traverse the traffic lanes to get to the left turn pockets at places like Branding Iron Cir, Dawson Dr, and Strattford Pl.

Southbound S Melrose Dr between Mountain Pass & Sycamore Ave.

4. The block between Mountain Pass Cir and Sycamore Ave currently has a very narrow bike lane with sightline obstructions from the sidewalk trees (their canopy is at eye level, and they lean out into the bike lane). The prep work markings where the berms and bollards will go in seem to further narrowing to lane/path. From the currently bike lane, it is very hard to see any car coming out of the hotel & strip mall driveways. It is also very hard for those drivers to see any approaching bicycles. If the bollards and berms have to go in on that block, would it be possible to put them where the bike lane divider lane is now, or narrow the #3 traffic lane with them instead of further narrowing the bike lane?

Kathy Valdez
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From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2O25 2:51 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

Hi Mr Hasenin,
I was riding home this afternoon and noticed that the bollards and curbs markings at bus stops along S Melrose Dr are really not leaving room for buses to pull into the stops. The curb markings are stopping just one bus length or so shy of the actual bus stop (where buses are supposed to come to a stop flushed against the curb).

I apologize for not having noticed earlier. It wasn't quite something I was looking out for. By chance, an NCTD 332 bus pulled into a stop in front of me just before Shadowridge Dr intersection, and I realized that there is no way the driver could not over run the stop by quite a bit if the curbs had gone up where they are marked.

Also, those lone bollards that are between the intersections and the bus stop immediately after them are probably destined for a violent death.

Attaching a few photos from two of the northbound S Melrose Dr bus stops.

Thanks very much again!
Best regards,
Michell T
On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 09:12:15 AM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Hi Michell,
We will check these areas and make changes as necessary. 1 Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Hi Mr Hasenin,
Thank you very much for all your help! I realize I'm being quite a pest. I just happened to bike commuted to Carlsbad today and got to see the markings all the way to the CarlsbadNista border (at La Mirada Trail Head?). There are a few potentially problematic spots. Some stretches are really narrow (as if the markings were measured from the curb rather than from the edge of the tarmac/gutter).

I took the liberty of listing the ones that I could see, along with some relevant pictures, into one document attached to this email.

Best regards,
Michell T
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 02:41:28 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:
2 Hi Michell,
Thanks for sending the picture. We have made accommodations for trash pick up and mail delivery in our design. But it appears that the contractor marked out the street different from the plans at this location. We will have it addressed.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

I just wanted to add a heads up that there could be looming problems further north, in the stretch between Sunset Dr and the County Courthouse, where there are houses adjacent to the road. Some of the marked new protective barrier seem problematic on trash collection days and perhaps for mail delivery? I took a picture of one such on southbound S Melrose south of Melrose Ln where it seems the new protected path would be too small for a street sweeper to fit, and will also probably be blocked by trash bins put out for collection.
3 I hear City of Encinitas is having similar issues with the new protected path being built on Santa Fe Ave there. So, I figured I'd mention it in case it hadn't come up. Since the S Melrose Dr protected path construction hadn't commenced, yet, it'd be less costly to see what change could be made now than once ground is broken.

Thank you very much again for your patience and considerations! Best regards,
Michell T
On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:20:33 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

We will make the change.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Michell Thitathan
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw ; Charles Costello
Subject: Re: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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4 Thank you so much for your response!
I had a look at it again this morning. If the last two bollard along with the berm between them leading up to the Shadowridge Heights Apts driveway could be left out, this should work nicely. It'd give me enough space to safely make my way form the bike lane to the left turn pocket, with enough visibility to assess the approaching cars on northbound S Melrose coming around the curve and over the road summit. I'm attaching a photo of the spot taken from the northbound bike lane where it'd be safe to leave it to traverse across.

Thank you so much again for your consideration and speedy response! Michell
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:18:10 PM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760)643-5411
5 From: Michell Thitathan
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:L1 AM
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Subject: Upcoming bollards on S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr.

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Hello Mr Hasenin,
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I'm writing concerning what looks like prep work for bike lane bollards on northbound S Melrose Dr north of Buena Vista Dr (approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartments and Shadowridge Meadows Apartments across the street).

I bike commute on S Melrose Dr almost everyday, and my home commute usually takes place after 9pm, in darkness. I live in the Shadowridge Meadows complex on the west side of S Melrose Dr, and the commute takes me northbound on S Melrose past Buena Vista, then I have to traverse to the left turn lane to be able to turn left into the Shadowridge Meadows Apartments. The way the bike lane buffer is marked for new bollards now, I will not be able to safely get out of the bike lane until I am almost at the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway. That leaves me a very short distance to cut left across two high speed traffic lane in the dark to access the left turn lane. The way the road is laid out, this is on a curve with reduced visibility (and, in the dark, it's hard to judge distance from car headlights).

I also would not like to have to ride in lane #3 of S Melrose Dr in the dark in order to avoid being impeded by the bollards between Buena Vista Dr and the apartments driveway/left turn cut out.

So, would it be possible to leave the bollards out of northbound S Melrose Dr between Buena Vista Dr and the Shadowridge Heights Apartments driveway?
Your consideration is much appreciated.

Michell Thitathan
PS: Photo is of northbound S Melrose Dr approaching Shadowridge Heights Apartment, with the markers for new bollards in the buffer. 6 Kathy Valdez
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I am a resident of Vista and am writing to express my concern about the seemingly takeover of bike lanes throughout the City and new intermittent asphalt curbs that are being installed all along Melrose. I'm guessing the thought here was to keep (the very few and relatively small proportion of) cyclists safe and to encourage fewer cars on the road. Our streets are designed for cars, not bikes. If the thought was that this would help ease up on traffic congestion by providing improved conditions for cyclists/biker commuters to work/school...this is all going to be negated by all the safety hazards, accidents, and traffic backups/jams just waiting to happen.

Safety Hazards, Accidents, and Traffic Backups/Jams
For example, how will vehicles be able to pull over if they have an emergency or mechanical issue? Or worse yet, when they have to pull over for emergency vehicles like police, firetrucks or ambulances? Basically, they will stop dead in the middle of the street...there's nowhere to go!! Or if they have to avoid a stalled car? All of these situations if not allowed to easily pull over, will result in traffic backups and jams. All around the already traffic- jammed areas around Melrose/Shadowridge and the Rancho Buena Vista high school.

Also, the asphalt barriers leading right up to an intersection prevents vehicles from getting into the right-hand turn Iane.....resulting in further traffic backups...for example at the intersection of Melrose and Shadowridge when traffic is already backed up from the rush hour commute and the high school letting out.

Finally, due to the hazard of large objects sticking out of the street, there is now a greater likelihood for vehicles to get damaged. While technically drivers should be more aware of these new conditions, the reality is that vehicle damage WILL happen. And what if a driver has to react spontaneously and swerve to avoid another vehicle, or object in the middle of the road, or a pedestrian appearing out of nowhere? There's nowhere to go....thus, vehicle damage!!! Or worse yet, in the case of a pedestrian, HUMAN DAMAGE!! Funding
Aren't the obvious bright green and white striped lane's enough to show people where the bike lane is? The additional asphalt curbs seem excessive and wasteful of taxpayer dollars. Not to mention that the curbs are painted black, blending in with the asphalt. What good does that do — especially at night — when they will be even more difficult to see? I recently received 2 ballots from the City of Vista asking whether I'd vote for an increase in taxes for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping. The City somehow has the budget to put all of these bike lanes in, but they don't have the budget for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping. Where are the City's priorities here? Who decides that bike lane installations are more important to be funded than street sweeping/landscaping? I NEVER received a ballot asking if I'd support paying for 1 bike lanes. I would have preferred my tax dollars go toward street sweeping and landscaping rather than bike lanes. Who sets these priorities?? Needless to say I did NOT SUPPORT the additional funding for street sweeping/tree trimming.

Better Option/Biker Law Enforcement
If the City was concerned with cyclist safety, maybe more effort should be put toward enforcing cyclist biking laws. Cyclists are supposed to be following motorist traffic laws -- they are NOT - and I don't see any enforcement of this. I repeatedly see cyclists throughout the County not stopping at red stoplights, cruising through stop signs, ignoring pedestrians in crosswalks, to name just a few of the violations. They've been given the privilege of a bike lane, and they push beyond it, causing safety concerns for both the cyclists and motorists. Where is the enforcement here?
Bike lanes are taking over this City and the County. And when biking rules/traffic laws aren't followed, they become a safety hazard to not only the cyclists, but also the motorists who are ultimately responsible for avoiding cyclists and preventing accidents from happening. in closing, I hope the City will reconsider and re-evaluate the consequences of these new bike lanes/asphalt curbs. I welcome any discussion on this and can be reached below at the following contact information.

Respectfully submitted,
Robin Cannedy
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FYI in case you receive calls or criticism regarding protected bike lane improvements.

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Thank you for passing along the info on who is responsible for the decisions on the bike lanes. I was under the impression your role as City Manager and Greg Mayer as head of Engineering/Capital Projects played some role in ultimate decisions made on behalf of the City. I didn't know you were directed entirely by the Council. I had planned on writing the Mayor as I know he leads City Council and I can also contact my City Council Member.

However I don't know who that is. I am in district 4. Could you please pass along the individual's contact info? Thank you.

Robin Cannedy
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On May 13, 2025, at 7:17 AM, John Conley wrote:

Ms. Cannedy,
Thank you for sharing your concerns about the bike lanes.

The protected bike Lanes were installed at the direction of the City Council, so I would recommend you contact your district Councilmember, or come to a City Council meeting to express your concerns to those who made this decision.

The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 200 Civic Center Drive in Vista. Our first meeting of May is this evening at 5:30. You can also join via Zoom - the directions are on the agenda which is attached.

Respectfully,
John

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2 I am a' resident of Vista and am writing to express my concern about the seemingly takeover of bike lanes throughout the City and new intermittent asphalt curbs that are being installed all along Melrose. I'm guessing the thought here was to keep (the very few and relatively small proportion of) cyclists safe and to encourage fewer cars on the road. Our streets are designed for cars, not bikes. If the thought was that this would help ease up on traffic congestion by providing improved conditions for cyclists/biker commuters to work/school...this is all going to be negated by all the safety hazards, accidents, and traffic backups/jams just waiting to happen.

Also, the asphalt barriers leading right up to an intersection prevents vehicles from getting into the right-hand turn lane.....resulting in further traffic backups...for example at the intersection of Melrose and Shadowridge when traffic is already backed up from the rush hour commute and the high school letting out.

Finally, due to the hazard of large objects sticking out of the street, there is now a greater likelihood for vehicles to get damaged. While technically drivers should be more aware of these new conditions, the reality is that vehicle damage WILL happen. And what if a driver has to react spontaneously and swerve to avoid another vehicle, or object in the middle of the road, or a pedestrian appearing out of nowhere? There's nowhere to go....thus, vehicle damage!!! Or worse yet, in the case of a pedestrian, HUMAN DAMAGE!!
Funding
Aren't the obvious bright green and white striped lane's enough to show people where the bike lane is? The additional asphalt curbs seem excessive and wasteful of taxpayer dollars. Not to mention that the curbs are painted black, blending in with the asphalt. What good does that do — especially at night —when they will be even more difficult to see? I recently received 2 ballots from the City of Vista asking whether I'd vote for an increase in taxes for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping. The City somehow has the budget to put all of these bike lanes in, but they don't have the budget for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping.

Where are the City's priorities here? Who decides that bike lane installations are more important to be funded than street sweeping/landscaping? I NEVER received a ballot asking if I'd support paying for bike lanes. I would have preferred my tax dollars go toward street sweeping and landscaping rather than bike lanes. Who sets these priorities?? Needless to say I did NOT SUPPORT the additional funding for street sweeping/tree trimming.

Better Option/Biker Law Enforcement
If the City was concerned with cyclist safety, maybe more effort should be put toward enforcing cyclist biking laws. Cyclists are supposed to be following motorist traffic laws -- they are NOT — and I don't see any enforcement of this. I repeatedly see cyclists throughout the County not stopping at red stoplights, cruising through stop signs, ignoring pedestrians in crosswalks, to name just a few of the violations. They've been given the privilege of a bike lane, and they push beyond it, causing safety concerns for both the cyclists and motorists. Where is the enforcement here? Bike lanes are taking over this City and the County. And when biking rules/traffic laws aren't followed, they become a safety hazard to not only the cyclists, but also the motorists who are ultimately responsible for avoiding cyclists and preventing accidents from happening.

In closing, I hope the City will reconsider and re-evaluate the consequences of these new bike lanes/asphalt curbs. I welcome any discussion on this and can be reached below at the following contact information.

Respectfully submitted,
3 Robin Cannedy
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200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Pete Penseyres
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 2:46 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Bike Counts on Melrose
Hi Sam,
Do you have the "Before" Bike Counts on Melrose where the Class IV Cycle Tracks are being installed that you can send me? Does it include the criteria and method used? Thanks.

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Thanks Sam.

There certainly aren't very many commuters using Melrose during the dayshift_ It will be interesting to see if that changes. An transparent comparison will use numbers of cyclists rather than a percentage increase, which would lack any statistical meaning.

Pete Penseyres
League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #2020 On Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:01:12 AM PDT, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Hi Pete,
The count was conducted on a weekday (Thursday) and captured the commuter peaks (7-9 AM and 4-6 PM).

We only have counts done in dry weather.

The data was collected manually (no automated equipment), using camera recordings with people doing the actual counting in the office from the recordings.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084

(760) 643-5411
From: Pete Penseyres
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 8:54 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Bike Counts on Melrose
Thanks Sam.

Good idea to take mid -week data to count potential commuters or other active transportation cyclists. You likely missed some by starting late and ending early.

How was the data collected? Camera recordings read manually? Were weather conditions noted? Anything else that might not have shown this "snapshot" to be normal? When will you be checking the "After" riders?
Pete
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Please see attached.

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2 200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
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From: Pete Penseyres
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 2:46 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Bike Counts on Melrose
Hi Sam,
Do you have the "Before" Bike Counts on Melrose where the Class IV Cycle Tracks are being installed that you can send me? Does it include the criteria and method used?
Thanks.

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I hope it works as well as expected. Currently debris pushes us out into traffic lanes where we are not expected. Even more so with the curbs in place.

Makes me Leary about the outcome when automated work is relegated to manual.

I' ll ask you to keep an eye on it and I'II send in fix it orders when I see it needs some attention.

Emoke
On May 15, 2025, at 12:22 PM, Husam Hasenin wrote:

Hi Emoke,
Thanks for taking the time to write with your input. We spoke with our street sweeping contractor prior to project implementation and they will be manually sweeping the protected bike lanes with the street sweeper picking up the swept debris in the travel lane.

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Hi Sam,
I am alarmed to see the black curbs going in between the car traffic and bike lanes. How will you be sweeping that narrow area? I've commuted on bicycles for years and areas that are not regularly driven on by cars or swept, become hazardous to bicycles due to the nature of debris on the roadway.

Did you talk to actual bicycle commuters before instituting this new scheme? I'm truly curious.

Respectfully,
Emoke Davis
Melrose Way
Vista, CA 92081
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Just sent this picture in for a fix it. I know it's unfortunate that people are pigs but this pushes bicycles out on to the roadway were traffic really is not expecting them.
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I am alarmed to see the black curbs going in between the car traffic and bike lanes. How will you be sweeping that narrow area? I've commuted on bicycles for years and areas that are not regularly driven on by cars or swept, become hazardous to bicycles due to the nature of debris on the roadway.

Did you talk to actual bicycle commuters before instituting this new scheme? I'm truly curious.

Respectfully,
Emoke Davis
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Vista, CA 92081
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:59 AM
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Re: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
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Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:28:01 AM
To: FangYi Wu
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Good Morning Fang,
Yes, it is the west side of S. Melrose Drive from Melrose Way to Branding Iron Circle.

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Vista, CA 92084
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From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 8:11 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Joshua Hernandez
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Husam. I spoke to various of families and they are very thankful for the cement block removal news. I think a couple of them also tried reaching out to the City too.

Just to be clear.... will you be removing the blocks along this blue path here in my photo? During school events such as parent teacher conferences, open houses, year events and also daily safe pick up and drop offs.. we have utilized South Melrose road and through Branding Iron Circle. See picture attached.

Fang
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Sent: Monday, May 19, 20253:05:55 PM
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Cc: Joshua Hernandez
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Hi FangYi,
We will be removing the berms on the west side of S. Melrose Drive south of Melrose Way to allow parking for drop off/pick up.

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Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:11 AM
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Cc: Joshua Hernandez
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Thanks for getting the red curbs painted
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As far as the asphalt curbs. Are they permanent ? Does it have to start from the intersection of the school ? We also love parking there so we can safely walk our little ones to school and say goodbye. Or pick up during rush school hours where there is no parking at the school premise.

And during school open house and fun events, there is no street parking for parents.

Kind Regards,
FangYi Wu, MBA
Senior Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:06 AM
To: FangYi Wu
Cc: Joshua Hernandez
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
7 Hi FangYi,
I copied Josh Hernandez from Public Works to repaint the existing red curb.

The asphalt curbs are part of a project to install protected bike lanes on the City's major roads at the direction of the City Council.

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City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 8:56 AM
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Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
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This is Fang from the Wild grove community.

Looks like the red curb that is on Buena Vista is starting to shed. When time permits, could you send some workers to repaint
Also another question I have is.... Why are there black roadblocks on South Melrose road near Breeze Hill Elementary a
We have always been able to park on South Melrose near Melrose Way for school events and pickup/drop offs for our children. Why are there road blocks now preventing us from parking ? Please advise Kind Regards,
FangYi Wu, MBA
Senior Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 2:42 PM
To: FangYi Wu <
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Good Afternoon FangYi,
Mirrors are not approved in state standards because they do not give the driver on the side the whole picture of the traffic on the main street. Therefore, they could be misleading, which makes them unreliable. They also have the potential of breaking.

Bunea Vista Drive carries significant traffic volumes. Since the intersection of Buena Vista Drive & Wildgrove Way (N) does not have any accidents history and Wildgrove Way has very low traffic volumes, it is not justified to stop the traffic on Buena Vista Drive.
3 Based on the accident history, traffic volumes and existing red curb, the intersection of Buena Vista Drive & Wildgrove Way (N) operates adequately and I do not have further recommendations.

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Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 2:12 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Susan Haynes
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Can you advise why mirrors are not approved ? And can you make any suggestions on the Buena Vista street ? Maybe a stop sign on both directions of Buena Vista at the intersection of the entrance of the community ? Kind Regards,
FangYi Wu, MBA
Senior Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 1:43 PM
To: Fa ngYi Wu
Cc: Susan Haynes
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Hi FangYi,
I copied Susan Haynes from Public Works to have the red curb repainted.

Mirrors are not approved traffic control devices for public streets. Therefore, they are not recommended.

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Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
4 From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 1:17 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jason Christman
Subject: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
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This is Fang form the Wildgrove Community. We were in communication a couple years ago in getting the red curbs painted on the Buena Vista street. Recently I noticed the curb paint has faded over time. Is it possible for you to send someone out to get the curbs repainted again ?
Also- alot of homeowners at the Wildgrove Community are looking to see if it is possible for the city to install a convex mirror at the entrance of the community. I am thinking on a light post or something on the street of Buena Vista. Many cars speed on Buena Vista and it is still sometimes hard for people to see incoming traffic. For safety concerns, myabe a convex mirror would help.

Please advise
Kind Regards,
FangYi Wu, MBA
Senior Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 8:55 AM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Fang,
I will ask Code Enforcement to check the area. Red curb violations on public streets result in citations (not tow away).

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:54 AM
To: Jason Christman ; Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
5 Hi Jason and Sam !
Hope you guys had a good weekend. Just a quick update....Iooks like the curb and the corners are painted red ! Thank you so much again.

Follow-up question as of this morning, cars are still parked at the red spot. I am very surprised people would still do that. What steps can we take if people still continue parking on the red curbs ? Does this call for towing ? Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Jason Christman
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:35 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Fang Wu
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Yes, I will.

Wishing they had got those corners when they painted the extension piece...

Thanks,
Jason Christman, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer
Land Development Department
City of Vista
760-643-5419
Ichristman@cityof,ista.com
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 6:54 AM
To: Jason Christman
Cc: Fang W
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Good Morning Jason,
Could you please follow up with the developer on the red curb on the corners.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
6 Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 7:04 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Sam
Good news...Iooks like the red curb is longer now. This will help. But the corners are still not red on the 40ft side as well as the 45 ft side. I just wanted to give you an update
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Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:36:34 PM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Thanks!
Sam Hasenin
From: Fang W
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:36 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Great thanks! So the paint is just not done yet.

Will look out for it and keep you posted in a few days. Thanks again for all your help and communication on this! Fang
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Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:33:41 PM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
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I called for the corner in your picture below and for the other corner (around the corner form the white van in your picture) to be painted red as well.
7 Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760)643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:28 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Thanks Sam!
Also....will this corner be painted too? See foto. It where the entrance is Currently not painted and a car is parked there. This was taken this morning.
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From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:17:14 PM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
The 45 feet to the north is done.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:16 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
..PS: l did not check this side of the entrance yesterday. See in circle blue.

When the developer comes out and repaint the 20ft to add additional 4ft plus 20ft, will you also make sure they do the 45 feet circled in biue ?
Thank you again so much for your help and patience w/ me in all this. 10 Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:55 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Thank you so much !
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From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:46:35 PM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Fang,
11 I went out again and checked. The red curb to the west of the driveway is four feet short of the 20 feet called for, which we will ask the developer to complete. I will also be requesting an additional 20 feet of red curb on that side for better sight distance pulling out.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 8:16 AM
To: Jason Christman ; Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Thank you. Keep me posted. I understand the plan calls for 20ft on the south side, but I still recommend it to be longer due to when there are cars all back to back parked, it is very hard to pull out safely. Another homeowner told us that the increase of litter/ trash and used syringes have been found on numerous occasions by our Wildgrove community sign ever since those cars have been parked there.

Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Jason Christman
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 8:10 AM
To: Fang Wu I Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Good morning Fang,
We will take a look at the length and make sure it matches the plans.

Thanks,
Jason Christman, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer
Land Development Department
City of Vista
760-643-5419
'[email protected]
12 From: Fang Wu
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 7:12 PM
To: Husam Hasenin ; Jason Christman
Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi there,
Can you please confirm that this red paint is the curb we be discussing below. I just took a foto. It is very short. There are a line a cars already parked and I took a foto for you guys to see what it is like pulling out onto Buena Vista.

Visibility is tough.

Please advise. See foto below.
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15 From: Jason Christman
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:12:27 AM
To: Husam Hasenin ; Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Thanks Sam,
I've got our inspector asking for it and I sent an email to the developer for a timeline.

Jason Christman, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer
Land Development Department
City of Vista
760-643-5419
[email protected]
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Wednesda Se tember 9 2020 11:01 AM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
I evaluated exiting the community based on sight distance and the 20 feet of red curb south of the driveway is adequate.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:52 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Maybe because everyone left for work. It is best to visit after work (but I know you probably want to go home after work haha)
I will send you some pictures. It has been pretty crazy. Especially on the weekends and the evening times.

Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
17 From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:44 AM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
i was out onsite this morning. I did not see the need for additional red curb to the south of the driveway.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:12 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
the visibility is really hard w/ a line of cars parked there. Would you like me to send some photos ? Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 10:08 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Just curious....is it possible to extend the red curb a little longer (see below in yellow) ?

19 Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:59 AM
To: Fang Wu
Cc: Christopher Winters ; Jason Christman
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Fang,
Your map below shows the correct road. Please see my attached map showing where the red curb will be installed.

I copied Jason Christman from Land Development to give you the expected date the red curb will be installed.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:52 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Also will you guys have an ETA when the street will be red ? Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:48 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
20 Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Husam,
Thank you for your email. I just want to be clear we are talking about the same road. I drew in yellow. The yellow is currently not painted anything. Here is where all the cars are parked and hindering our views. Will this road be painted red or sign for No Parking in the future so we can pull out of our Wildgrove community safely ? cJ
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Kind Regards,
Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 9:36 AM
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Cc: Christopher Winters
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking
Good Morning Fang,
The plans for the project call for red curb at the main northerly entrance. We will have the developer install the red curb. The southerly entrance is only for emergency access and will be gated. Therefore, no red curb is planned.

Thanks!
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineering
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
[email protected]
From: Christopher Winters
Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 12:56 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: FW: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Sam,
Could you assist Ms. Fang Wu with her first question below regarding red curb? I ' I I check with Planning management regarding the street parking on their private street (unless you have any suggestions on that).

Thank you,
Chris Winters, Associate Planner
City of Vista Community Development
(760) 643-5394
From: Fang Wu
Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:15 AM
To: Christopher Winters
Subject: Request Red Curb Parking
Hi Christopher,
This is Fang from the Wildgrove Community. I need some direction on how to move forward with some issues with parkin
g.

Recently, a bunch of cars have been parked on Buena Vista Road. This road is adjacent to our community. I have recieved information that most of these cars seem to be parked there and for days due to a recent curb painting/tow zone near the apartments by the 7-11. We believe that because that area has become a no parking zone, that all the cars have been moved from there to next to our community. Buena Vista road is a pretty narrow road. The issue is that when we have to drive out of our community, we are unable to see incoming cars due to the line of sight being completley blocked by cars parked on Buena Vista. It is super dangerous for us and for the cars driving. How can we request the city of Vista to get that part of the road painted red ? And if it does get painted red, we are afraid these 22 cars will end up parking inside our community. Any way we can also make sure non residents do not park in our community over night ? Please advise
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What telephone number do I call to report illegal parking? To report illegal parking in your neighborhood, call (619) 531-2000. How close to the curb must I be to park legally? All vehicles parking parallel to the curb must park within 18 inches. What is the maximum length of time I can park my vehicle on the street without moving it? Vehicles cannot be parked or stored on a
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Fang Wu, MBA
Staff Accountant
23 Request 71446
Roadway Other

VISTA SERVICE REQUEST
Status: Open
Initiated By: Request, scr
Incident Information:

Address: 531-555 S Melrose Dr
Date: 5/14/2025 10:08:44 PM
Closed Date:

Details: SUMMARY: Other Roadway Issue
DESCRIPTION: Road Hazard.

SCF SOURCE: http://seeclickfix.com/issues/18998347
Callers:

Last Name

GONZALEZ
First Name
TONY
CaII Time Phone Number
5/14/2025 10:08:44PM
For further information please contact the appropriate department. Please have your Request ID to expedite the process.

Code Enforcement: 760.639 6141
(Private Property Graffiti, Code Enforcement Complaints) Public Works Non -Emergency: 760.639 6177
(Graffiti, pothole, streetlight out, traffic signal, or park maintenance issues) After Hour Emergency: 760.829.3135
(sewer spill, street debris, tree down, flooding, park mainline break, other) Vista Irrigation District: 760-597-3100
(broken water line, water waste, or irrigation runoff)

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I just drove by this and I have to say this is the most dangerous incompetent traffic "thing" I've ever seen .

This intersection is notorious for cars speeding and
these crazy black almost invisible curbs will flip a car over. I thought we'd seen the worst with the 3 lane left turn and speed bumps on the 30 mph section of
Hacienda on curves. In 24 years working for Law
Enforcement I've never seen anything this stupid . Just wait till the bicycles start hitting them.

Friends of Vista OFFICIAL
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Watch out for the black curbs right at South Melrose
and Breeze Hill, especially since it's a merging lane.

If you're not paying attention while trying to merge,
these curbs can cause serious damage. Hopefully,
the city will add reflectors or something to make
them more visible —but knowing Vista, they'll
probably leave them as is . This could end up being a
real problem and cost drivers a lot in repairs .

I would also like to mention that this is a turning
lane into CVS, and it goes right to the turn. How are
you supposed to move over and turn? This is
extremely dangerous.
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sorry, I hit send on accident.

I just wanted to sincerely thank you for considering the public's comments and hope you have a nice day.

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From: Amber Sliffe
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 9:22:23 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw
Subject: Re: Taylor St berms
thank you for taking the time to address my concerns. I hope that will be enough for the residents to park without break-ins.

One more note, that the overflow parking for the apartments on the west end of Taylor usually extends past the apartment's entrance (at its eastern end) but the bike lane shifts back to curbside right after that driveway. I'm sure residents will end up parking on side streets there too without an adequate number of parking spots available.

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From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 9:07:40 AM
To: Amber Sliffe
Cc: Jeanette Bradshaw
Subject: RE: Taylor St berms
Hi Amber,
Thanks for taking the time to write about your input on the new bike lanes on Taylor Street. Unfortunately, the section between Goodwin Drive and Crethaven Drive/Hayden Ranch Road is not wide enough to accommodate parking and protected bike lanes. But please note that the existing parking on the north and south sides of Taylor Street just east of Crethaven Drive/Hayden Ranch Road will remain.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-541 1
1 From: Amber Sliffe
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:19 PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Taylor St berms
Greetings Mr. Hasenin,
I appreciate that with all the new bike lane modifications that you must be tremendously busy. I live on Taylor street and have been observing the new markings for future modifications as well as the completed re -striping of the road to include bike lanes. I appreciate that the city left street parking open at the West end of Taylor street to accommodate the apartment complex. I urge you to reconsider leaving parking open further east near the cluster of homes at Rebecca Ave, opposite Golden Hill. There are often cars parked there as overflow from their small driveway, and they've continued to park there since the re -striping of the bike lanes. The additional installation of the asphalt berms and bollards would further prevent them from being able to park in front of their homes. Not to mention the inability of the street sweepers to reach the edge of the roadway to clear debris.

We love our beautiful city and know that you're doing what you can to follow state guidelines and put funding into action. I just hope you can reconsider these few things before installing these really unnecessary bike lanes.

By the way, we love our speed humps and the signs installed beside them to prevent motorists from driving off the road to avoid them.

Thank you for your consideration and I hope you have a pleasant day.

Amber Sliffe
Taylor St
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They need to be removed 200 feet from every driveway to allow merging to turn from the roadway edge as required by law
This one is at CVS
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Watch out for the black curbs right
Melrose and Breeze Hill, especially
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3 Request 71510
Curb Issue

VISTA SERVICE REQUEST
Status: Open
Initiated By: Request, SCF
Incident Information:

Address: 111-113 Taylor St
Date: 5/18/2025 3:19:34PM
Closed Date:

Details: SUMMARY: Sidewalk or Curb Issue
DESCRIPTION: New curbs are causing issues with parking, this is a mostly residential street. There is no need for these new curbs. Street parking is hard enough but to make it so that residents and visitors have no way to safely park on the street outside their home is egregious.

SCF SOURCE: http://seeclickfix.com/issues/19024597
Callers:

Last Name
DANCY
First Name
DEJA
Call Time Phone Number
5/18/2025 3:19:44PM
For further information please contact the appropriate department. Please have your Request ID to expedite the process.

Code Enforcement 760 639.6141
(Private Property Graffiti, Code Enforcement Complaints) Public Works Non -Emergency: 760.639.6177
(Graffiti pothole, streetlight out, traffic signal, or park maintenance issues) After Hour Emergency: 760.829.3135
(sewer spill. street debris, tree down flooding, park mainline break, other) Vista Irrigation District: 760-597-3100
(broken water line, water waste. or irrigation runoff)

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Request 71483
Curb Issue

VISTA SERVICE REQUEST
Status: Open
Initiated By: Request, SCF
Incident Information:

Address: S Melrose Dr
Date: 5/16/2025 6:42:59AM
Closed Date:

Details: SUMMARY: Street or Traffic Light Problem
DESCRIPTION: The last asphalt berm on Melrose at this location before the driveway is too close to the entrance into the Starbucks, Hungry Deli, Leucadia pizza, etc. and now requires a sharp 90 degree right turn with no ability to move to the right to warn other drivers. Was nearly rear ended yesterday when trying to enter that driveway. It is not safe Before making a right turn, a person needs space to move over and move to the side. The current co Callers:

Last Name
STEWAR 1
First Name
SHERRY
CaII Time Phone Number
5/16/2025 6:43:05AM
For further information please contact the appropriate department. Please have your Request ID to expedite the process
Code Enforcement: 760_639 6141
(Private Property Graffiti. Code Enforcement Complaints) Public Works Non -Emergency: 760.639 6177
(Graffiti, pothole, streetlight out, traffic signal, or park maintenance issues) After Hour Emergency: 760.829.3135
(sewer spill, street debris, tree down, flooding, park mainline break, other) Vista Irrigation District 760-597-3100
(broken water line, water waste, or irrigation runoff)

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Monday, May 19, 2025 1:43 PM
Justin Yurasek
RE: Melrose Bike Lane "Curbs"
The protected bike lanes were implemented using state and industry standards. If you have additional input, the project will be discussed at the May 27 City Council meeting.

Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division City of Vista 200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
Original Message
From: Justin Yurasek
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 8:11 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Subject: Melrose Bike Lane "Curbs"
I'm sure you've already heard from many, but these seem overkill and ridiculous. What problem are we trying to solve here? Appears they will just lead to more traffic delays and potential for more rear end collisions on that street. Also loss of valuable off street parking near breeze hill school and park where parents pick up their kids and go to community sports activities.

Can you send me a copy of the engineering study that presented the pros and cons of adding these curbs to the bike lane? I don't see these in any other city in the county.

Justin
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Greg Mayer; Darra Woods
John Conley
RE: Protected Bike Lanes
Hello,
Please see responses in blue below.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: Greg Mayer
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 3:53 PM
To: Husam Hasenin ; Darra Woods
Cc: John Conley
Subject: FW: Protected Bike Lanes
Can you respond to John on this?
From: Dan O'Donnell
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2O25 2:48 PM
To: John Conley ; Husam Hasenin ; Greg Mayer
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes
Good afternoon,
As I am sure we all have, I have been fielding questions about the protected bike lanes from quite a few residents. The main concerns are regarding safety when needing to pull over for an emergency (car break down or first responders), cars literally flipping over, increase in accidents, and the ability to enter into businesses without having to make a "hair pin" turn.

I have a few questions:

1. If needed, can we shave down a berm to create a wider path for vehicles to enter and exit places of business?

Removing or shaving down berms approaching driveways is not recommended because that would introduce vehicles into the bike lanes at many points. This would present an obstacle for bicyclists that they would need to avoid or get around with little advance warning. Maintaining the protection up to a driveway ensures that a turning vehicle remains in the travel lane before making its turn. This also allows a bicyclist to visually see that a vehicle is slowing down to turn, which gives the bicyclist time to react and decide how to avoid conflict with the turning vehicles.

2. Did we assimilate emergency turnouts into these lanes to ensure vehicles can exit the road in cases of extreme emergency or accidents? If not, should we? Or is it just speculative based on traffic data we have regarding accidents on South Melrose?
We incorporated openings for driveways and bus stops, which at some locations are frequent. Openings for vehicle emergencies would have to be incorporated at least every block since it is not possible to predict where a vehicle may break down. This would diminish the benefit of the protected bike lanes and would result in introducing impediments to bicyclists since, unlike the use of driveways and bus stops, a broken down vehicle will likely remain in the bike lane for hours or possibly Longer. The advantage of driving on a typical city street is that when a vehicle breaks down, there are side streets and driveways into commercial establishments where a vehicle may turn out.

3. Is there any data that exists that substantiates the rise in traffic collisions due to berms being installed to protect bike lanes?
We are not aware of any specific studies that evaluate crashes as a result of berms in protected bike lanes.

4. I know we approved the bollards at the March 28, 2023 meeting, do we remember which meeting we included the berms?
The berms were approved at the June 13, 2023 City Council meeting as part of the FYs 2022/23 and 2023/24 Capital Project Mid -Cycle Update item.

Thanks everyone! Feel free to give me a call if it is easier to respond that way.

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista City Council District 4
ph: 760-650-2598
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Original Message
From: Doris Calvo
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 3:28 PM
To: Fred Tracey
Cc: Imelda Huerta ; John Conley ; Kathy Valdez
Subject: FW: New Melrose Bike Lane curbs
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Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 3:24 PM
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Subject: New Melrose Bike Lane curbs
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What a joke!!!!
They present more of a safety hazard than they prevent!!! Just an obstacle in the travel way waiting to be hit causing an avoidable accident.

Another item for kids on ebikes to perform tricks on.

Good luck with the law suits!
There are far better things to spend tax payer funds on!!! Sent from my iPhone

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:22 AM
Husam Hasenin
John Franklin
Dangerous new bike lane curbs
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Dear Mr. Hasenin and Mr. Franklin,
Learn why this is important
I'm writing to complain about the new curbs that were recently installed on Melrose Drive that separate the bike lanes from the motor vehicle traffic. I'll keep it short, but what on earth was someone thinking? These are dangerous! — period. Hazardous for cars and trucks who might hit them at full speed damaging tires and rims, but extremely dangerous and possibly deadly for bicyclists or e -bikers who might just once veer out-of-bounds or "glide over the lines" for a second or so. Imagine the a young cyclist accidentally running into just one of these and then careening or falling headlong into the motor vehicle lanes. I'm a cyclist and believe these to have way more potential for harm than good. I implore you to get them removed before people get seriously hurt!
Sincerely,
Don Chadwick
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Traffic Request
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.

Form Name: Traffic Request
Date & Time: 05/20/2025 10:50 PM
Response #: 243
Submitter ID: 36578
IP address: 76.206.205.72
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All fields are required (Todos los spacious son requeridos) Name (Nombre) Leticia Oropeza
Address (Domicilio) =Spires St
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622 Spires St and Melrose
Request Description (Describa el pedido)
Since the new additions of bike lane on Melrose traffic congestion has been worse between working hours of lam -830 am and 4prn- 530pm. It has become increasingly hard to merge left onto the north melrose lanes.

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City of Vista
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Hazardous Condition Berm at turn
You don't often get email fro Learn why this is important Dear Mayor and Council
Here is a video of a berm at a turn into a community taken by a homeowner turning into an HOA community. There are many more.

The law states that all right turns are to be made from the right edge of the road. That is not possible with the berm. There can be no physical separation within 200 feet of all driveways and intersections to allow for legal safe turns. This situation has a will kill cyclists riding to the right of a car turning from the left across the bikeway rather than merging into the bikeway when safe and making the turn. Cyclists would pass on the left.
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This will kill a cyclist in a right hook and had done so already in Encinitas and La Jolla due to bollards at the turn . https://bikineinla.com12020/ 11/28/man-killed-in-encinitas-bicvcling-crash-no-word-about-the-victim-or-the-driver- who-killed-him/
Vista had done a wonderful job of creating class 2 bike lanes making them wider and adding buffers. But, putting up physical separation removes the class 2 bike lanes and makes them unsafe optional Class 4 bikeways. As an elder cyclist that has been safely riding these roads for years you have just make them unusable. I fear riding in these bikeways where someone on a ebike may try to pass me within a space that is not made for safe passing. A cyclist was killed and another brain damages when they collided when trying to pass in a space where they are locked in. hops:/hAww.nbcsandietio.cominews/local/bicyclists-crash-into-each-other-injured-in-clairemont/63870/ Passing is done just like as a motor vehicle by safely merging out to pass. There is no way to safely avoid obstacles and debris that always accumulates at the road edge no matter how quickly you try to sweep, especially by hand over miles of roads.

When making a left turn you look for a break in traffic and safely and lane by lane merge left. Now you have to look behind to merge and at the same time try to play slalom negotiating berms and bollards in front of you The greatest danger to cyclists are at intersections and driveways and you have made that situation worse. Between intersections is a problem that didn't need a fix. All road furniture is more dangerous to cyclists.

This change will create less riders not more. You already have heard about the continuing carnage of injuries in the bikeway in Cardiff in Encinitas. At least there they have added sharrows in the travel lane to warn motorists that most cyclists take the safer options and use the travel lane. But they want their safe bike lane back 1 Judy Frankel
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Bike Walk North
County
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes:
• Passing is not done safely inside this facility,
especially by kids going at speed on ebikes.
• Should be an optional use facility with
sharrows added to the travel lane where
motorists drive at high speeds.
• Debris collecting in bike lanes, swept to the
edge of the roadway by moving vehicle traffic
that can't be avoided when there is physical
separation blocking the road. Once a week
sweeping doesn't fix the issue.
• Cyclists need to be able to leave the facility
well in advance of an intersection to have time
to safely merge across lanes into the left turn
pocket.
• Cyclists are locked into the path and can't
leave to avoid right and left turning vehicles
into driveways.
4/15/2025
Pete Penseyres
League of
American
Bicyclists
Certified
Instructor
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Make
the changes in stages.
5/9/2025
Bruce Snider
1028 Georgia
Lane
N. Melrose Drive lane reduction: It is
lengthening the drive time.
5/12/2025
Debbie Jones
N. Melrose Drive lane reduction: It is making
the traffic worse.
5/12/2025
Larry Lamboy
Shadowridge
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes:

Dangerous; a vehicle will hit the berms and get

damaged, or a bicyclist will go down in front of
a vehicle.
5/12/2025 Robin Cannedy

S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes:
• Our streets are designed for cars, not bikes.
• Vehicles are unable to pull over if they have an
emergency or mechanical issue, or to yield to
emergency vehicles.
• The asphalt berms leading right up to an
intersection prevent vehicles from getting into
the right-hand turn lane resulting in further
traffic backups such as at the intersection of
S. Melrose and Shadowridge Drive.
• Vehicles to get damaged.
• Funding.
• Enforce biking laws instead.
5/14/2025 Lisa Mguire Shadowridge S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: They will cause accidents.
5/14/2025 Ray Siposs S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Almost got run into by a truck and had nowhere to go to
avoid it.
5/14/2025 Emoke Davis Melrose
Way

S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Street
sweeping.
5/14/2025 Tony Gonzalez S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: The berms will cause a car to ﬂip over.
5/14/2025 FangYi Wu S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Can parking be restored on the west side of S.

Melrose Drive south of Melrose Way to
accommodate parent parking for drop-
off/pick-up at Breeze Hill Elementary?
5/15/2025 David
Yourdesky
Melrose Gas N. Melrose Drive lane reduction: It will cause accidents and congestion.

5/15/2025
Nathan Semel
Mar Vista Drive
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Vehicles
are unable to pull over if they have an
emergency or mechanical issue, or to yield to
emergency vehicles.
5/15/2025
Judith Ernst
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: A waste
of money.
5/15/2025
Leslie Brazier
Shadowridge
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes:

Dangerous to both motorists and cyclists.
5/15/2025
Amber Sliffe
' Taylor
Street
Taylor Street protected bike lanes: Loss of
parking on the south side Taylor between
Goodwin Drive and Cresthaven Drive.
5/15/2025
Paola Patino
Oceanside
N. Melrose Drive lane reduction: It will cause
congestion.
5/16/2025
(unclear)
Hayden
Columbus Way
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes:
• Will cause accidents and congestion.
• The asphalt berms leading up to the
intersection of S. Melrose Drive and
Shadowridge Drive prevent vehicles from
getting into the right-hand turn lane, resulting
in traffic backups.
5/16/2025
Jim Caputa
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Inquiry
about purpose of the protected bike lanes.
5/16/2025
Sarah Bixler
S. Melrose Drive protected bike lanes: Can
parking be restored on the west side of S.

Melrose Drive south of Melrose Way to
accommodate parent parking for drop-
off/pick-up at Breeze Hill Elementary?
5/17/2025
Judy Frankel
Bike Walk North
County
Protected bike lanes: AC berms need to be
removed 200 feet approaching every driveway
to allow merging into bike lane to turn right.

5/18/2025 Deja Dancy Taylor Street protected bike lanes: Loss of parking.

The following people called with questions and concerns:

Ed Lugan
Steven Farner
John Denten

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Sarah Gaines
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Kathy Valdez
Support Protected Bike Lanes
[You don't often get email from Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/Lea rnAbout5enderldentificaton j
Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
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Kathy Valdez
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Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:34 AM
Kathy Valdez
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From: Diego Marez
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:10:54 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: P. _t * Rike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To
Councilmember Dan ODonnell,
l`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure, During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects, Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint. its even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted -- it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Diego Marez

Saguaro PI
Oceanside, California 92057

Kathy Valdez
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From: Terry Strait
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:14:58 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To
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I"m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience„ but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030— Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent, These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%, These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead -- not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost. and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Tease protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Terry Strait

MOTH ST
San Diego, California 92115

Kathy Valdez
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Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:34 AM
Kathy Valdez
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Begin forwarded message:

From: Manny Rodriguez
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:03 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:
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Councilmember Dan °Donnell,
I'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities: they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways, The stakes are too high to do anythin Manny Rodriguez

13th Street, 103
San Diego, California 92101

Kathy Valdez
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Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:33 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Elina Jenkins
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:05 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan °Donnell,
I'rn writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity..

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience,; but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure. In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns,
Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. Whsle some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Elina Jenkins

- RIBBON BEACH WAY
Oceanside, California 92058

Kathy Valdez
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Kind regards,
Dan ©'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan ©'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:33 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Monica de la Cruz
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:©7 AM PDT
To: Dan ©'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

You don't often get email from [email protected]. learn why this important Councilmember Dan ©Donnell,
I grew up in Vista and my parents and family are all longtime Vista residents so I'm writing as a member of the community that bikes in Vista. I'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity. Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted -- it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Monica de la Cruz

C Street, 201
San Diego, California 92102

Kathy Valdez
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Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councitmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:33 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Artiom Oganesov
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:12 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:
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Councilmember Dan ODonnell,
I'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a -human-scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive --- and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 5©% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista`s separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Artiom Oganesov

Roja Dr
Oceanside, California 92057

Kathy Valdez
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From: Jonnie Estes
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:16 AM PDT
To: Dan ©'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

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I'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goats like Vision Zero and clirnate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools— are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to hike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust. and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Jennie Estes

-Huff Street
Vista , California 92083

Kathy Valdez
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Subject:

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:29 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my 'Phone..

Begin forwarded message:

From: Amanda Telles
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:18 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Repay -To:
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l'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals Tike Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive - and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities: they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Amanda Telles

MSpr ngt me Dr.

Oceanside, California 92056

Kathy Valdez
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Sent:

To:

Subject:

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:28 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Arthur Dubovchenko
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:27 AM PDT
To: Dan ©'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

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The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible' circulation system..

urgent These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph --- like Melrose Drive — and have peen shown to reduce co ions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted - it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities: they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Arthur Dubovchenko

5th avenue, San Diego
San Diego , California 92021

Kathy Valdez
From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councitmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:19 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Grace Peng
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:29 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Repay -To
Councilmember Dan °Donnell,,
l m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Rernoving these facilities would not only set us back on key goals Tike Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible' circulation system.

Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools -- are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as welt According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53©, These designs especially support the "interested but concerned' majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's nut forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted -- it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainabiIity, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Grace Peng

Nelson Ave
Redondo Beach, California 90278

Kathy Valdez
From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:19 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my 'Phone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Leif Gensert
Date: May 25, 2O25 at 7:11:31 AM PDT
To: Dan ©'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To: [email protected]
a€l from nor ply d acionne v ark.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely, Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure, During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car, Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%, These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let`s not forget that the city has already invested in these projects, Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainabi ity, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Leif Gensert
[email protected]

rizona St
San Diego, California 92116

Kathy Valdez
From:

Sent:

To:

Subject:

Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
Dan O'Donnell
Sunday, May 25, 2025 7:18 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Fiona Voss
Date: May 25, 2025 at 7:11:36 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To
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I`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitrnents the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of highequality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure. In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns,
het's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects, Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, its even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Fiona Voss

-Spectrum Center Blvd, Apt #5211
San Diego,, California 92123

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Councilmernber Dan ©Donnell,
l`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals Tike Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning comrrritments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure, During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive.' The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the 'interested but concerned" majority -- over 50% of the public who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure. In fact, these facilities often lead to canner, more predictable traffic patterns,
let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning, While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead - not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Kristina Anderson

Eucalyptus
Seattle, California 92084

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I"m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, I'm a longtime bike rider who uses his bike,to go anywhere and everywhere, really appreciate good bicycle infeastructure, Inalse know that building a network of connected, protected bikeways is essential to making bicycling an attractive option for more.people,to ride. And more people riding bikes is good for everyone, including people who choose to drive because every person on a bike is one less person driving a car, Thank you for your consideration of these comments.

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Councilmember Dan ©Donnell,
t"rr writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system; Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. VVith more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the `interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public - who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead -- not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Brandon Duran

Arenas St
La Jolla„. California 92037

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Councilmember Dan ©Donnell,
First off - even though I don't live in Vista, I visit my friends who live there often and love to see the bike lanes, even though I'm driving.., because bike lanes don't cause traffic, they fix it, But 1 protected bike lane isn't going to do anything, obviously its not working because there aren't any other safe bike lanes! It's like building a road in the middle of nowhere and expecting cars to use it, You need to make a network of safe bike lanes to actually solve your traffic problem. Don't rip out the first step towards that network.

I`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely, Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsuppartive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Vista has a chance to lead'-- not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainabil ty, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anythi, • less.

Diego Martinez
4638 Kensington Drive, 92116
Diego Martinez
<ensngton Dr, 4
San Diego, California 92116

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l'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a -human-scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along highspeed corridors near schools - are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car, Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — lik.e Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability„ and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways The stakes are too high to do anything less, Dee Griffin

Hancock SL, #3009
San Diego, CA 92110, California 92110

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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
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This is outrageous! Franklin is in the wrong here. The funds were approved and construction has already been completed along Santa Fe. I know for a fact that without those barriers cars will just take over the bike lanes during commuter hours. Franklin needs to stop wasting time and potential money. Give the barriers a chance.

Now is not the time to remove them. What is Franklin afraid of? He's afraid that they might work and people will demand more of them if successful. If they are a failure after a significant time after installation then a different approach should be taken, but removing them now is just close minded. -John Carlin

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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53%© reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident

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I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I strongly support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

My sister walks on the sidewalks of Melrose Drive. With the knowledge there are measures to protect cyclists and pedestrians, my sister can walk without the worry a car will struck her and leave her permanently paralyzed or dead.

Sincerely,
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor, I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways. Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe. Sincerely, Vista Resident Kathleen oscato
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
As someone who has been hit by a car, twice, while riding a bicycle as a young person, l urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I have wanted to be able to ride a bike locally but have been afraid to do so because of my childhood accidents. I was excited to see the protected lanes being put in and even began looking into buying a bike. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways. I find it disappointing to see that our mayor is working against the interest and safety of our community.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Chelle Hoppe
Vista Resident

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I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
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Do not remove the bike barriers. I can now ride my bike to work - Andrew Dixon (vista property owner)
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I emailed once earlier with my disdain about the obvious safety issues these "dividers" create.

I believe the "cons" far outweigh any benefit.

I sighed (but accepted) the green full lane for bikes heading north on Melrose - decreasing the number of lanes & creating more traffic as I drive to work.

I rolled my eyes at some of the ridiculously -placed roundabouts (ie Mar Vista) that some of the school buses can not navigate & must route around.

But these bike barriers are a hazard for the young drivers and drivers -to -be in my family.

There is NO WAY emergency vehicles can arrive as quickly when cars can not move to the right curb. Bicyclists have no where to go if there is an unexpected obstacle in their own lane.

Remove these barriers, save some lives, and spend that money on potholes, the Waterpark, etc.

Thank you.

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I am a life long road cyclist, retired mechanical engineer, and a member of the Oceanside Bike Ped Committee volunteering to support bicycle safety efforts.

I am grateful for the newly installed bike lane buffers along Melrose Avenue, but totally opposed to the addition of curb stops and bollards.

I understand it is the view of some that the curb stops and bollards protect cyclists from nearby traffic, but this totally unfounded. The bollards do nothing but warn the motorist after it is too late to avoid the bike lane, and then intermittent curb stops can cause the off course vehicle to lose control and go further into the bike lane.

Likely disabling the vehicle in the process. I encourage you to test this. Vehicles have easily traversed the curb stops in Cardiff.

The curb stops and bollards also present significant risk to cyclists given their greater physical exposure, and mobility challenges. This is particularly true at the 20mph speeds of e -bikes that so many young people are using to get to school these days. Striking the end of a curb stop, or clipping your handlebars on one of those rigid bollards is likely to throw you onto the traffic lane, and we have certainly seen evidence of that in Cardiff as well. Further, the difficulty cleaning debris inside the curb stops leads to these sorts of accidents, along with the natural desire to ride along with friends.

For these reasons, it is my belief that the bollards and curb stops are actually increasing the overall risk to cyclists on Melrose avenue.

The addition of small reflectors on the traffic edge of the buffer would be a much better way to get the attention of distracted motorists, and give them the ability to correct their course. That would be a much better outcome than having them hit the end of a curb stop at 50mph right next to a cyclist.

Please remove the Curb Stops and Bollards from this Protected Bike Lane Project.

Sincerely,
Ralph Nelson
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I would like to raise my objection to the berms being installed on Melrose ave. The majority of vehicle and bicycle accidents on city streets happen at intersections and drive ways. The fatal accident on Melrose in March 2024 happened at the intersection of Melrose and Buena Creek. It is not possible for the berms to protect bicyclists at an intersection or at the frequent drive ways from shopping centers that dot Melrose. How does anyone expect this to make a significant safety improvement?
In addition if a vehicle is forced to stop due to a mechanical or tire problem, how is the motorists safety impacted if they can't pull off to the side? I realize this is not a common occurrence, but I have seen motorists putt over for flat tires on Melrose.

If speeding is a major concern of the bicyclists than reduce the speed limit and provide more enforcement on Melrose which has the most vehicle traffic in the city.

Has anyone looked at putting a less expensive rumble strip in the bike lane instead of an impassible barrier. I can't believe such a warning mechanism would be less effective than a barrier. Surety no motorist would intentionally enter a bike lane at high speed if they felt a

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Hello,
We oppose the recent installation of bicycle safety berms in Vista and urge you to reconsider your position and support their removal. To us, they appear to be a safety hazard and they represent misappropriation of our limited public funds.

Thank you for your attention.

Respectfully,
Steve and Carol Winterbourne
olumbus Way
Vista, CA
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23 May 2025
Maria Jolliff
Friday, May 23, 2025 3:24 PM
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May 27th Council Meeting Item D1
Literature Search on Bike Lanes.pdf
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
You are aware of some concerns expressed on Nextdoor and in the news over the newly installed protected bike lanes. Hopefully the concern over visibility is being resolved now that they are increasingly painted and some stretches complete with bollards..

There was a particular Nextdoor post linking to Coast News which referenced a Facebook group and tried to cite percentages from that group. Facebook is not science. There was no link to the Facebook group and no "study" methods to validate the "data" being cited. It would appear to be cyclist reports only, which while lived experiences are important, should never be cited as numerical data or percentages.

This inspired me to ask what scientific studies may be able to answer the questions of residents taking to social media. My literature search and key takeaways are attached. I'm happy to share this with the community, though I'm sure our traffic engineers are already familiar with these. There are three questions which remain. One is about objects in the bike lane, which was mentioned in one study I found. It would be helpful to know if street sweeping can keep the protected lane clear, or if some other method is planned.

The other two questions from online have to do what drivers need to do differently with the new infrastructure in terms of emergency vehicles and cars breaking down. It would be nice to hear from first responders in the discussion if that is possible.

One final question is my own. There are some occurrences of green paint that are unclear to me and may be confusing to others. For example, the entire lane in two different spots on Longhorn in front of the high school. Is this meaning something similar to a sharrow, a shared bike -traffic lane? Sincerely,
Maria Romera J©lliff

Quick Literature Search on ike Lanes
Maria Romera Jolliff
The purpose of the search was to find published data on the safety of protected bike lanes, and how they might affect the different road users (cars, bikes, pedestrians) to contribute to community discussion. Key takeaways are followed by summaries of the st relevant search results. References are included at the end,
Library Searches (Imperial College London library search page) included:
• "protected bike lanes in the United States"
• "effect of protected bike Lanes"
"Incidence of crashes before and after protected bike lanes" • "bike crashes in protected bike lanes"
"car crashes with protected bike lanes"
• "design of protected bike lanes"
Google search included "bike lane design standards"
Key Takeaway
Protected bike lanes improve safety for all road users and are appropriate for arterial roads with high speed and traffic volume. Different aspects of protected bike lanes merit further study to understand what works best (height of barrier, curbs vs bollards, etc), and intersections remain a concern. Reducing conflict points with cars (driveways, intersections, etc) where possible and making cyclists visible will help.

No evidence was found of bike infrastructure increasing car crashes. None of these studies focused on e -bikes.

SUMMARIES
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recommends separated bike lanes on roadways with high volumes and speeds, such as arterials, with these lanes reducing crashes between bikes and vehicles up to 53% over traditional bike lanes. Their Bikeway Selection Guide emphasizes that painted bike lanes are for lower speed roads with lower volume of traffic. High volume here is defined as Annual Average Daily Traffic over 8,000 vehicles while Melrose is over 17,000 vehicles, with a speed limit of 45-50mph. The volume and speed of traffic on Melrose merits a 10' shoulder according to the guide.

Marshal & Ferenchak (2019) examined 13 years of data from 12 US cities to explore why having more cyclists on the roads seems to improve safety according to past studies. The idea

of "safety in numbers" as well as driver expectations had previously been proposed as reasons, but they wanted to look at the safety of all road users. They note that transit is safer than driving. Factors they looked at were travel behaviors, infrastructure, and socio-economic differences. They found that infrastructure was the key factor: protected bike lanes were significantly associated with fewer fatalities and better safety for all road users. They suggest protected bike lanes may also have a traffic calming effect encouraging safer speeds.

Cicchino et al (2020) looked at the risk of cyclist crashes in different types of bike facilities, including no bike lane, sharrows (shared bike/traffic lane), bike lane, and protected bike lane with "light separation" (low curb or poles) and "heavy separation" (tall barriers). They interviewed 604 cyclists in emergency rooms for crashes in 3 US cities, and verified the characteristics of the crash site using Google Street View and GIS systems. Compared to no bike lane, the odds of a crash or fall are reduced 48% in a painted bike lane and reduced 92% in a protected lane with heavy separation. The protected lane with light separation was not significantly different from no lane in this study. There are some confounding factors that make this result less clear. Pedestrians in the bike lane were an issue for the light separation lane.

Crashes and falls to avoid infrastructure were more likely in the heavy separation lane, but in this study it contained 2 -way bike traffic. Intersections and driveways increase the risk of incidents with motor vehicles, and the lane with light separation had 19 intersections per mile, whereas the lane with heavy separation had only 6 per mile. These things complicate the comparison of bike lane types, and more research is needed to understand protected lane characteristics that affect risk of falls. But the authors note that even a slight increase in minor injuries in a protected bike lane outweighs the risk of serious injuries without it. This study found the most benefit for a heavy separation with few intersections. Designs that maximize visibility of cyclists at conflict points are recommended.

Garber et al (2023) used police -reports to estimate the incidence rate of crashes with motor vehicles by type of bike facility, while estimating bicycling distances in an area of Atlanta using the Strava app with correction for bias over a 23 month period. They compared conventional bike lanes to buffered (extra space, like Shadowridge), and protected (curbs or bollards). They note that intersections are high -risk for bike -car crashes, and their results could not show an improvement for any infrastructure. Protected and buffered lanes had a protective effect from crashes within segments (in between intersections). Design guidance from the National Association of City Transportation Officials is that conventional bike lanes are used for speeds less than 25mph and volume up to 3,000 vehicles, buffered lanes for up to 6,000 vehicles. The authors recommend bike infrastructure be matched to its roadway environment for speed and vehicle volume.

Deliali et al (2023) developed a prediction model to examine the odds of a bike -car crash with different road treatments using a crowdsource app estimating bicycle demand data in Portland, OR. Compared to no bike lane, they found the odds of a crash were reduced by 44.8% by conventional bike lanes and 96.8% by protected bike lanes.

Younes et al (2024) used computer vision to classify 9,000 vehicles, and found painted bike lanes were associated with a 11-15% reduction in speed while protected bike lanes were associated with a 21 % reduction. They conclude that bike lanes have a traffic calming effect that may decrease the risk and severity of crashes.

REFERENCES (in order of appearance)
US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Proven Safety Countermeasures: Bicycle Lanes. Available from:
https://highways.dot.govisites/fhwa,dot,gov/fi es/Bieyote/020...ane 508,pdf [Accessed 20th May 2025].

US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Bikeway Selection Guide.

Available from: https://highways . dot.gov/siteslfhwa.dot.qov/fles/2D22-07/fhwasa18077.pdf [Accessed 20th May 2025].

Marshall WE & Ferenchak NN, Why cities with high bicycling rates are safer for all road users.

Journal of Transport & Health. 2019; 13:100539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2019.03.004 .

Cicchino, J.B., McCarthy, M.L., Newgard, C.D., Wall, S.P., DiMaggio, C.J., Kulie, P.E., Arnold, B.N. & Zuby, D.S, (2020) Not all protected bike lanes are the same: Infrastructure and risk of cyclist collisions and falls leading to emergency department visits in three U.S. cities. Accident analysis and prevention. 141, 105490-105490. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2020.105490.

Garber, M.D., Watkins, K.E., Flanders, W.D., Kramer, M.R„ Lobelo, R.L.F., Mooney, S,J., Ederer, D.J. & McCullough, L.E. (2023) Bicycle infrastructure and the incidence rate of crashes with cars: A case -control study with Strava data in Atlanta. Journal of transport & health. 32, 101669-. doi:10,1016/j.jth.2023.101669.

Deliali, A., Fournier, N., Christofa, E. & Knodler, M. (2023) Investigating the Safety Impact of Segment- and Intersection -Level Bicycle Treatments on Bicycle —Motorized Vehicle Crashes.

Transportation research record. 2677 (2), 1315-1330. doi:10.1177/03611981221112670.

Younes, H., Andrews, C., Noland, R.B., Xia, J., Wen, S., Zhang, W., Metaxas, D., Von Hagen, L.A. & Gong, J. (2024) The Traffic Calming Effect of Delineated Bicycle Lanes. Journal of urban mobility. 5, 100071-. doi:10.1016/j.urbmob.2024.100071.

Other search results - with abstracts. These may provide further background.

Basch, C.H., Ethan, D. & Basch, C.E. (2019) Bike Lane Obstructions in Manhattan, New York City: Implications for Bicyclist Safety. Journal of community health. 44 (2), 396-399, doi:10.1007/s 10900-018-00596-4.

Takeaway: Bike lanes were found to be blocked by cars, pedestrians, and objects.

Objects in the bike lane would be relevant to the question of street sweeping on Melrose.

Abstract
Over the past 5 years, the number of regular cyclists in New York City (NYC) increased by - 140,000 to over 800,000 regular riders. Aiming to promote safe cycling, NYC has developed over 1000 miles of planned commuting and recreational bike paths across its five boroughs. Bike lane obstructions pose a safety risk to cyclists but the extent of such obstructions is unknown. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to document the frequency and rate of obstructions in protected bike lanes throughout Manhattan, NYC. During the fall of 2018, bicycle obstructions were observed in ten zones of Manhattan, NYC. Three kinds of obstructions within the bicycle lanes were coded: object, pedestrian, and vehicle. A total of 233 obstructions in the protected bike lanes were observed in this study. Obstructions per zone ranged from 11 to 39. The most common type of obstruction was objects, which accounted for 53.2% (n = 124) of obstructions and ranged through zones from 2 to 22. People were the second most common obstruction, which accounted for 28.3% (n = 66) of the obstructions, with a range of 1-22. Vehicles accounted for the remaining 18.5% (n = 43) of the obstructions with a range of 1-9 throughout zones. Findings of this study indicate that, even in "protected" lanes, bikers may be forced into traffic or to approach parked cars, increasing the risk of being "doored."
McNeil, N., Monsere, C.M. & Dill, J. (2015) Influence of Bike Lane Buffer Types on Perceived Comfort and Safety of Bicyclists and Potential Bicyclists. Transportation research record. 2520 (1), 132-142. doi:10.3141 /2520-15.

Takeaway: protected bike lanes are more appealing to people categorized as "interested but concerned", that is, interested in riding a bike but concerned about safety.

Abstract
Buffered and protected bike lanes are increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in enticing potential or wary cyclists to use a bicycle for transportation. These facilities —which provide extra space and (in the case of protected bike lanes) physical separation from motor vehicles —have been studied and are preferred by many bicyclists over traditional bike lanes.

There has been little research, however, on the difference between buffer types and how they affect people's sense of the safety and comfort of bicycling. This paper uses data from surveys collected for a multicity study of newly constructed protected bike lanes to examine the influence of various hypothetical and actual buffered bike lane designs (both with and without physical protection) from the perspective of current bicyclists (n = 1,111) and of residents living near the new facilities (n = 2,283) who could be potential bicyclists. Findings suggest that striped or painted buffers offer some level of increased comfort, whereas buffers with some sort of physical protection, even protection as minimal as a plastic flexpost, yield significant increases in perceived comfort for potential cyclists with safety concerns (the interested but concerned), Of residents living near recently built protected bike lanes, 71% of all residents and 88% of the interested but concerned indicated that they would be more likely to ride a bicycle if motor vehicles and bicycles were physically separated by a barrier.

Foster, N.M,-A. (2014) Predicting Bicyclist Comfort in Protected Bike Lanes. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.

Summary: Previous studies show cyclists prefer protected lanes. Video clips in this study received more comfortable ratings for protected lanes than bike lanes/shared streets. A mathematical model for predicting comfort was derived, but only for speeds of 25-35mph. The "protected" lanes here varied from posts, to planters, to parked cars, to raised surface (sort of a sidewalk on street side of curb) - none looked like the Vista implementation. He did find that comfort decreases as car speed increases.

Knight, A. & Charlton, S.G. (2022) Protected and unprotected cycle lanes' effects on cyclists' behaviour. Accident analysis and prevention. 171, 106668-106668. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2022.106668.

Takeaway: Protected lanes may encourage faster speeds in bike lane.

Abstract
Previous research has suggested that in countries with low cycling rates, a barrier to cycling is the perception that cycling is unsafe. Unfortunately, this perception is accurate in many places, and protected cycle lanes have been advocated as a possible solution. Although some research shows that people tend to feel safer in them, there have been conflicting results regarding protected cycle lanes' safety benefits. Understanding the reasons protected cycle lanes may actually reduce safety is key to promoting active transport modes. One possible reason crash rates may increase is that cyclists may cycle faster in them due to either a decreased mental workload or from reduced perceptions of risk. In the present research, two studies were conducted to examine cyclists' speeds and perceptions of difficulty and safety in both protected and unprotected cycle lanes, as well as streets with no cycle lanes. The first study was an online questionnaire using short video clips from a cyclist's perspective, and the second study was an on -road experiment with a post -ride questionnaire. The studies found that cyclists felt safer with protected cycle lanes, were more willing to allow their children to bike on them and showed less concern towards hazards. There was no evidence of decreased attentional demand while using the protected cycle lanes, but there was some evidence of higher maximum cycling speeds

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Vista City Council - D1. Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP No. 8362) Discussion (CC) Some people who received this message don't often get email fro I have recently seen the new protected bike lanes installed on Melrose drive near Faraday. As a recreational cyclist and active member of the North County Cycle Club, I want to voice my concern of the safety of this new infrastructure. We have had similar curb stops and bollards installed at various locations around North County over the past —10 years. But with this new infrastructure, we have also seen accident rates increase, including a death in Cardiff (just north of Solana Beach) the was attributed to an ebiker running into a curb stop. There is an active FaceBook group ( https://www.facebo© k.c©m/groups/.555935515245051) that tracks the many accidents along the Cardiff corridor south of Chesterfield. Our bike club even had an experienced ride leader hit a curb stop northbound and suffered serious injuries. Weeks later, a close friend of ours and active cyclist hit a curb stop in the same location; suffering a concussion.

I could go on but the numbers are available of all the safety problems with this infrastructure when not properly deployed. Of particular note for southbound Melrose (especially south of Faraday), the bike lane is too narrow. The cycle tracks (I call them `traps' as that is what they really are) are far too narrow to allow passing of cyclists within the cycle track. This should be considered as a minimum for the design. In addition to their raw safety issue; the cycle tracks increase the level of maintenance needed for the street as debris will invariably accumulate within the cycle track.

I understand the Mayor previously opposed this infrastructure and I am heartened to hear that it will be revisited at upcoming Council meeting under the noted agenda item. I recommend the city council members review the statistics on the Cardiff cycle tracks and discuss with Solana

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resident of ahadowridge in Vista. It is a beautiful community but has been harmed by recent changes to the bike Lanes.

As a former bike rider, I appreciate the need for bicycle safety. The bike lanes were appropriate for a residential area with clearly marked designation. We now have neon green slashes and squares better suited for an industrial environment.

The changes to the bike lanes on Melrose Avenue create a whole different problem. The broken curb barriers create a major safety hazard. The vehicles in the adjacent lane can easily crash into these hazards with severe results.

1. Vehicles have already crashed with major damage and total loss.

2. There is no space to pull over to right for vehicle problems, or to allow safely.

Please consider the reversal or modification of these changes. Thanks police and fire to respond

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Please endorse the new bicycle lanes. Keep them in place and have some patience. My daughter and I can now bike to the farmers market with less fear.

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You don't oft r act a call troy s rnartir oral onnection.cor Please endorse the new bicycle lanes. Keep them in place and have some patience. My daughter and I can now bike to the farmers market with less fear.

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Melrose barriers need to be removed
Sorne people who received this message don't often get email from Mayor and Council of Vista,
As a cycling safety advocate in San Diego County, I'm urging you to issue a stop order on any work continuing to install Class IV physical barriers in Vista, and remove what has already been installed on Melrose.

Back in 2019 the city council chambers in Encinitas were filled with citizens concerned about the plans for the cycle tracks on the coast highway in south Cardiff, but the mayor and council at that time ignored the warnings and went ahead with the plans. The result has been carnage and death. I personally have been informed of 37 incidents in five years, including the tragic death of Captain Ryan Currie last year, and four crashes already this year, on a one mite long section of roadway that previously had very few issues. The incidents are documented here:
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In addition, the city of Del Mar was warned for years about the flexpost "protection" they installed on Jimmy Durante, but, despite several crashes, they failed to remove them, until a cyclist was killed by crashing after hitting one last year.

Please do not wait until serious injuries or deaths occur on Melrose to remove the well-intentioned but hazardous obstacles.

Narrowing travel lanes and widening bike Lanes with buffers are a great idea. But putting obstacles in those buffers to convert Class Il bike lanes to Class IV bikeways only sounds like a good idea to people unfamiliar with cycling crash causes and their prevention. Separating cars from bikes with physical barriers can seem like a good idea, but it turns out to be very difficult to do without making cycling more hazardous unless the bikeway is totally separated as a Class I bike path.

We are looking to you lead the way in doing the right thing here.

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The installation of this project in front of VAPA school on Santa Fe is a game changer!!! My kids are in 4th and 5th grade and we've been dropping them off since kindergarten and it has always been messy. Now, with this new project and the lights and crosswalks that have been added, we sail in and out of the parking lot smoothly and safely with no problems. Thank you City of Vista!! ,a
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The asphalt traffic dividers are great! At first I was skeptical. How could this work properly? Then as I drove a full week dropping my kids off at VAVPA I realized I was getting in and out of the parking lot during peak traffic times with no problems. It's makes my morning drive so much smoother. I am know seeing kids on electric bikes use the bike Lanes instead of the sidewalk. There are no longer three lanes of traffic before VAVPA and California. So far, overall great job in protecting kids and their family walking/biking to school and improving traffic flow at peak times in the morning and when school gets out. Thank you!

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From: Tessandra Powers
Date: May 27, 2025 at 7:25:41 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Repty-T
Councilmember Dan °Donnell,
l'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school,, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69©6 of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal, This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability. and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Tessandra Powers
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Vista, California 92081-4507

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Some people who received this message don't often get email from Le uji Jiy_ luii Jntportant Thank you Mayor Franklin for adding a discussion about the protected bike lanes and citizen impact to the agenda. Outlined below are my concerns. I hope the council will consider this information and vote to remove the protected bike lanes.

Encinitas Experience
According to the Coast News Group article, Encinitas has experienced a "400% increase in serious crashes compared to the 14 years before the installation of protected bike lanes" Link to the article here https://thecoastnews.com/encinitas-cyclists-officials-reignite-debate-over-protected-bike- lanes/
Has the council been in contact with the Encinitas city council regarding their experience? Negative Impact in Case of Emergency - there is no place to pull over Emergency vehicles may find it difficult to pull over or navigate around the barriers, potentially delaying response times.

Drivers with car troubles have no place to pull over. What are drivers supposed to do when an ambulance or fire engine needs to get through? The Fire Department is directly located on South Melrose. Has anyone asked the personnel at this location how this impacts their response time? When lives depend on it and minutes matter, I would prioritize first responders over everything else.

Safety Concerns for Cyclists
Some cyclists argue that the asphalt berms and flex posts create hazards rather than improving safety. If a cyclist collides with these barriers, they are more likely to fall and sustain injuries.

The barriers can trap debris and trash, making the bike lanes difficult to maintain and potentially unsafe for riders.

What is the city's plan to clean these areas? Can the street sweeper access the bike lanes? Priorities - How were the protected bike lanes prioritized over other city needs, including more street lights, road repairs, etc.? In my opinion, protected bike lanes were not desperately needed.

Communication - For a project this size that directly impacts citizens, better communication could have been provided BEFORE installing the protected bike lanes. On highways, there are billboards announcing "Coming soon...your tax dollars at work" etc. Citizens should have known about this beforehand without having to read agendas or attend council meetings. When the Street maintenance assessment was being discussed we received mailings and other notifications.

Thank you for the opportunity to share my concerns.

Sincerely
Sandra McGee
Jewell Ridge, Vista, CA 92081
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From: Carmen Mitchell
Date: May 27, 2025 at 7:25:37 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Thank you for the protected bike lanes on Melrose! Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan ODonnell,,
Up until this past February, I lived in the Shadowridge area of Vista in the Crest Landing II development across Longhorn from RBV High School, My husband and I are committed to multi -modal transportation and do our best to bike where we can.. We are a one car household, I commute at least a few days a week by bike to my job in San Marcos and have had many scary instances on Melrose. We recently decided to move back to Encinitas because we were tired of feeling like we were taking our lives into our own hands by riding our bikes through Vista. The protected bike lanes on Melrose - which we rode for the first time since moving on Saturday May 24th really make a huge difference in how safe I feel riding around there.

People drive like it's the Autoban on Melrose! I'd bet that if you set up some speed cameras,, Vista's budget would he running a surplus very soon! When I would drive on that road, it wasn't uncommon for me to get passed like I was standing still even when driving at 50 MPH! With more and more children riding ebikes, having safe and protected bike infrastructure has

never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69%0 of respondents were 'very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were 'very unsupportive.' The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

The protective barriers are already installed! And working! When I rode from Bressi Ranch to Oceanside on Saturday, it felt a bit surreal not having cars close pass me, I felt safe! Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
I've already shared my support with Dan O'Donnell, my former city council member, I am absolutely flummoxed that someone might have an objection to these protected lanes! The car lanes are still very abundant - and fast! If the berms cause some folks to slow down, that is a good thing in my opinion. Maybe they will get people to put their phones down, slow down, and focus on driving safely, (I see SO, so many people staring at their phones and even texting while they are speeding down the road!)
Vista has a chance to lead -- not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Thank you for your time, and your work to make Vista a better place to live! These separated bike lanes are an asset to the community!
Kind regards,
Carmen Mitchell
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Encinitas, California 92024

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101 Cardiff Cycle Track Safety Data.pdf
Some people who received this message don't often get email Dear Vista Mayor, City Council and Staff
I would tike to warn you of the proven safety hazards of the asphalt curbs which are currently being installed on Melrose. Your design for Class IV Separated Bikeways closely mirrors what the City of Encinitas (COE) installed on Hwy 101 Cardiff South Beach. At the September 25, 2019 Encinitas Council Meeting that design was approved despite strong opposition by experienced cyclists who make up the tens of thousands of bicycle trips per month on that corridor. In particular, the COE was warned that the installation of wheel stops (low curbs) and flex posts (bollards) posed hazards for safe movement within a confined space. Then Mayor of Solana Beach, David Zito, also noted that Solana Beach engineers felt the curbs posed a hazard to cyclists and urged COE to come up with an improved design to benefit both the less experienced for which the project was trying to attract and the tens of thousands of cyclists who used the corridor regularly for commuting, recreation, fitness. That is all in the public record and the purpose of my comments here is not to ask you to read all past opposition to that cycle track.

The Cardiff 101 South Beach cycle track installation is now five years old. This is a good time for a serious review of whether that installation improved safety and additionally showed a usage increase by cyclists of all levels.

With all due respect to COE Engineer Abe Bandegan, he claims that there have been only 5 crashes since the installation. He has only used CA data in SWITRS and has not included all crashes in the time period from the start of adding the asphalt curbs, the first step in construction like Melrose. The attached document prepared by COE Mobility and Traffic Safety Commissioner Ron Medak MD and Steve Linke PhD shows the true story that safety has undeniably decreased in the past 5 years. Please read it and note the following points:

1. Medak and Linke use proven methodology to examine before and after official crash records over the same length of time before and after installation to show a 50% increase in crashes after installing the cycle track.

2. Medak and Linke used all available official crash records from the CCRS (Ca Crash Recording System) and the older, now discontinued SWITRS data, plus EMS records from the Encinitas Fire Dept. Note that some crashes appear in CCRS/SWITRS and not in EMS and vice -versa, so you need to examine both to make valid conclusions. Bandegan did not provide a solid before/after analysis, nor did he use any EMS data. Many of the crash victims were carried away by ambulance. The statewide databases do not regularly include solo cyclist crashes unless a motor vehicle is involved, especially if they are in a Class IV bikeway, which is not part of the roadway.

3. Medak and Linke also used a 101 section north of the Cardiff 101 cycle track of the same length and used the same periods of time before and after installation as a control segment, another methodology required in studies like this. This allows a way to determine if there were other confounding factors, such as a similar 50% increase in crashes along the control segment by other factors. The control segment shows basically no change before and after using the combined CCRS/SWITRS and EMS data, 1 demonstrating that the observed 50% increase is significant. Bandegan provided no control data in his safety analysis.

4. Medak and Linke provided usage data along the coast, data which Bandegan never supplied before the 2020 installation and has not provided since to demonstrate the desired benefit to significantly boost mode share by cyclists over this corridor. Medak and Linke show an initial cycling spike for 2020, a phenomenon observed across the USA due to getting people outdoors to cope with the COVID pandemic. Since then, the usage has steadily dropped to 2016 levels, so the 50% increase'in officially reported crashes is not due to a 50% increase in cycling, which is also demonstrated in the control segment.

5. Medak and Linke then added in "unofficial" data compiled by Serge Issakov of the San Diego Bicycle Club from real victims and eyewitnesses. After the large number of reports when the cycle track was installed, Issakov invited victims and eyewitness to report crashes which may or may not make it to CCRS/SWITRS or even EMS reports using Esio_etactic. In the attached, this compilation is referenced as the "101 Crash List." These are real crashes, covering the entire spectrum of severity, that are discounted by COE as not real, unless they appeared in SWITRS.

6. From the 101 Crash List, there are more than 31 crashes of which 21 are neither in CCRS or EMS, including 4 in the first four months of 2025 - they continue. 19 crashes were a direct result of the cycle track, which include one fatality and six serious injuries.

7. Finally, COE uses a methodology to determine Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO). Medak and Linke used COE-approved EPDO method for those 19 crashesTo show the cost to exceed $16 million.

That does not include any injury damage related to the victims and their families, friends, and colleagues.

8. The conclusion is using both the officially recognized CCRS and EMS data with a 50% increase and the huge increase in crashes compiled in the 101 Crash List, one cannot argue that the Cardiff 101 South Beach corridor is safer, nor is there data to support the increase in bicycle mode share, a primary objective of the COE leadership.

You are bound to hear from inexperienced cyclists that they "feel much safer" in a Class IV cycle track like on Cardiff 101. There are Class IV designs that may in fact make people both "feel safe" and "actually be safe." Since Encinitas is now facing proven safety decrease for a wheel stop + bollard cycle track, it would behoove Vista to change the current design so that, five years from now, Vista will not be faced with similar data shown here.

Please rethink your design now, before it is too late. For the Melrose corridor, the current cyclists who ride through there would benefit by narrowing traffic lanes and using all available space for wider bike lanes and a buffer if possible. In Solana Beach Hwy 101 has 10 ft travel lanes and the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor Improvement plans calls for 10.5-11 ft travel lanes with no wheel stops or bollards.

For your bikeway projects please listen to all users, but don't forget that experienced cyclists can provide you with advice to help ensure that current cyclists do not suffer a decrease in utility and safety, while at the same time a proper design can get more people on bikes, an objective for all of us.

Respectfully submitted,
Karl Rudnick PhD
North County Cycle Club Ride Leader
League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor #3481
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Highway 101 study segments
Phase I Cycle Track
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Sample 2021-22 cycle track collisions
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/17/2021 1
4/21/2021 1
8/14/2021 0:44
9/6/2021 15:46
10/5/2021 16:08
10/9/2021 13:45
1/14/2022 17:06
2/2022 17:32
8/27/2022 7:52
9/1/2022 18:03
11/16/2022 1156
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2873754
2627295
2686951
2694444
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2021-004912
2021-030639
2021-064176
2021-071020
2021-080645
2022-164746
2022-070711
2022-092716

Before -after bicycle -involved collisions
CCRS
Only EMS
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After
10 Control segment
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10 17
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18 27
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Societal costs of cycle track collisions
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Visible Injury
Complaint of Pain
Property Damage Only
Grand Total
7 $2,190,000
6 $142,300
3 $80,900
3 $13,3©©
$15,330,000
$853,800
$242,700
$39,900
$16,466,40©
*Source: Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) score analysis, Encinitas Local Roadway Safety Plan, February 2022, KOA Corp.
10 Public Comment of Robin Cannedy - Item DI. (CIP #8362) - May 27, 2025 Council Meeting My name is Robin Cannedy, a resident of Vista in the Shadowridge area. i am writing to express my concern about the new protected/bermed bike lanes along Melrose (and I've heard Sycamore). While I applaud the Council's decision to do something about safety and traffic congestion, this approach to place asphalt berms and posts/bollards (that stick up out of the street), is all going to be negated by all the safety hazards, accidents (biker, pedestrian and vehicle), and traffic backups/jams just waiting to happen. Our streets are designed for cars, not bikes.

When these berms first started getting installed two weeks ago and the public started voicing their concerns through social media, I had hoped the advancement of these berms would halt (but the progress continued). When I then saw further controversial debate among our own Councilmember Dan O'Donnell and Mayor John Franklin, I had further hoped that our local Council would re -consider the voice of their constituents, admit that they quite possibly could have made a mistake — and stop this madness — stop the progress, and stop wasting money (but the progress continued). We all make mistakes — we are all humans. You'd likely have greater favor from your constituency if you right this wrong, rather than continuing to perpetuate the wrong. I hate to even use the terminology 'right' or 'wrong' since it implies someone wins and someone loses — in this instance, it's simply a matter of making the decision that's in the best interest of the community, as a whole.

My specific concerns follow:

Where is the data that supports this decision?
If the Council leads with the rationale for this decision was to 'protect bikers,' then please provide the data that says there is a high enough proportion of bikers and inordinate number of biking accidents in Vista that justifies the decision and associated expense with putting these in. According to data from a Vista Bi cle Safety Overview based on data from California's comprehensive traffic accident database and the Transportation injury Mapping System (TIMS). The overview concluded that "Vista, CA Is a relatively safe place to bike. For its population, there are fewer bicycle accidents In Vista than expected. According to TIMS, Vista hod nine bicycle crashes in 2021 and has just under 100,000 residents. For comparison, California has just over 39 million residents and over 11,000 bicyclists injured or killed every year. Based on its share of California's population, you would expect Vista to have about 28 cyclists hurt or killed yearly. But Vista has fewer than one- third of that number, making the city vastly safer than the rest of California for bicyclists." Furthermore, where is the data that shows that these berms are needed in the Shadowridge area, in particular, where the bulk of these are going in? The TIMS data also reports that "the most dangerous roads and intersections in Vista for bicyclists are Vista Way and Santo Fe Avenue (especially Sante Fe)." Did the City of Vista perform its own traffic/cyclist study to determine the number of actual cyclists using these very roads where the berms are being installed at? Safety Hazards, Accidents, Traffic Backups/Jams, and Impact to First Responders How will vehicles be able to pull over if they have an emergency or mechanical issue? Or if they have to avoid a stalled car? Or even worse, when they have to pull over for emergency vehicles like police,

firetrucks or ambulances? Basically, they will stop dead in the middle of the street and delay emergency vehicles from getting to their emergency. All of these situations if not allowed to easily pull over, will result in traffic backups and jams. All around the already highly congested areas around Melrose/Shadowridge and the Rancho Buena Vista High School.

Also, due to the hazard of large objects sticking out of the street, vehicle damage WILL happen. What if a driver has to react spontaneously and swerve to avoid another vehicle, or object in the middle of the road, or a pedestrian appearing out of nowhere? There's nowhere to go....thus, vehicle damage!! Or worse yet, in the case of a pedestrian, HUMAN DAMAGE!! And speaking of human damage, now with the new white bollards that stick up adding fuel to the fire, this provides yet another safety risk and obstacle for bikers to injure themselves in an accident or impale themselves on if they get thrown or fall from their bikes. I would also not be surprised if we start seeing these very berms/bollards used by skateboard thrill -seekers or kids on bikes as obstacle courses, much like they use our speed bumps, benches, stairways, railings, and other infrastructure for their thrills today. (Just a thought...) Finally, the berms leading right up to an intersection prevents vehicles from getting into the right-hand turn lane resulting in further traffic backups...for example at the intersection of Melrose and Shadowridge when traffic is already backed up from the rush hour commute and the high school letting out,
Addressing safety issues — infrastructure methods vs. law/police enforcement Stated reasons to install these were for 'safety' purposes. While I understand the need for improved safety in our community, I am questioning whether the best way to deal with It Is through Infrastructure methods (that also require continual maintenance and expense for years to come) versus law/police enforcement (of both motorists and cyclists). Maybe spending the dollars to enforce the speed limits and other laws that both motorists (AND cyclists) are breaking, Is a better use of taxpayer dollars.

As for cyclists in particular, on the rare occasion I see them on our roads In Vista (In the area where the berms/bollards are predominantly being installed), they are NOT following motorist traffic laws, as they should be. They are not stopping at stoplights, at stop signs, or for pedestrians in crosswalks; or they are riding against the flow of traffic, or are speeding themselves. They've been given the privilege of bike lanes, and they push beyond it, causing safety concerns for cyclists themselves, pedestrians and motorists. Their disregard to rules of the road also causes liability issues for motorists who are likely to be deemed as THE responsible party in bike/vehicle collisions. If the City was truly concerned with cyclist, motorist, and pedestrian safety, maybe more effort should be put toward enforcing cyclist biking laws. In the same Vista S cycleSafety overview I referenced above, additional findings supported that causes of bicycle crashes are, in part, due to not following rule of the road, cited as follows: "The most common cause of bicycle crashes was riding on the wrong side of the road, with the second -most common cause being an improper turn. The police did not identify which party was at fault for these accidents. Out bused on the causes identified, bicyclists bore at least some of the fault in at least four of the nine accidents."

Funding Priorities
How did we get here? Yes, I know the decision was made by Council vote. But how was it decided that protected bike lanes ARE MORE IMPORTANT than any other infrastructure improvement or pressing concern we have in our City? How did the City decide that MY TAX DOLLARS should go to funding bike lanes....that I will never use, nor that most residents in Vista will ever use? Haven't we done enough already done with bike lanes to improve safety - aren't the obvious bright green and white striped lanes enough to designate where the bike lane is? The additional berms/bollards seem excessive and wasteful of taxpayer dollars.

I recently received 2 ballots from the City of Vista asking whether I'd vote for an Increase in taxes for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping. The City somehow has the budget to put all of these bike lanes in, but they don't have the budget for City street sweeping/road maintenance and City tree trimming/landscaping. Who decides that bike Zane Installations are more Important to be funded than street sweeping/landscaping? I NEVER received a ballot asking if I'd support paying for bike lanes. I would have preferred my tax dollars go toward street sweeping and landscaping rather than bike lanes. Who sets these priorities?? Lack of representative input from your Vista constituency and first responders In Councilmember Dan O'Donnell's response on Nextdoor Neighbor, he discusses the input regarding safety concerns that he's heard over the years...from residents in District 4 and traffic deputies regarding speeding concerns, and from many riders and pedestrians who feel unsafe while walking/riding/running.

He also spoke to first responders prior to the vote who supported the potential safety benefits of the decision, and then again after the installation, to see if there was any disruption in their ability to respond to their calls and they said there had been no disruption. I applaud Councilmember O'Donnell in listening to his constituents and taking in what they are saying, but having casual conversations with 'some' or 'many' does not constitute a representative opinion from your constituency at large.

Furthermore, I was particularly troubled to hear him justify first responders' feedback of 'no disruption' based on less than 1 week of the berms being installed. I noticed the berms going in on Monday 5/12, immediately wrote to Mr. O'Donnell on 5/13, and saw his community response on Nextdoor Neighbor on 5/16. That's only 4 days to assess whether something is working or not. There is something very short-sighted about assessing effectiveness of something so critical in so short of a time period.

In closing, I hope the City Council will reconsider and re-evaluate the consequences of these new bike lanes/asphalt berms. I welcome any discussion on this and can be reached below at the contact information below.

Respectfully submitted,
Robin Cannedy

My name is Cindy Metts. I have been a resident of Vista for nearly 33 years.

I drive along Melrose Ave between Palomar Airport Road and the 78 Freeway nearly every day of the week. I'm on the road anytime between 7:30 am and 5:©Q pm and can literally count the number of bicycles I've seen in the past month on one hand. Melrose Ave is not a highly traveled bike path, and although I don't want to ever see a bicyclist hurt, I find it impossible to believe that a few people on the city council made the idiotic decision that bike barriers are an appropriate use of our tax dollars. The City Council needs to focus on the use of our tax dollars for the bulk of the residents, not the very few, and must remove those individuals who have no interest in the opinion of the people they represent. The bike barriers are visually unappealing and create a safety problem using tax dollars that should have been put to uses that all Vista residents can get behind.

After just a week, trash and debris are already gathering around the barriers and posts. This will only get worse as street sweepers cannot gain access to this area. In less than a year, half of these poles will be bent or broken after getting hit by cars and bicycles, creating an eyesore on Melrose, which will require continuous upkeep and ongoing costs.

An added concern is the safety of the many drivers who travel on Melrose Ave. In some areas the barriers are so dose to intersections and parking lot entrances that they are impeding the flow of traffic. Last week I was nearly hit from behind when the two cars in front of me turned into the Dutch Bros Coffee parking lot and were unable to navigate to the right curb before turning. The driver behind me had to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting me.

What will happen when someone has car trouble and cannot get out of the traffic lane because of the barriers? A disabled vehicle in the middle of the traffic lane puts everyone at risk of injury.

All these issues are concerning, but my biggest issue is the effect these barriers will have on our first responders. Fire Station 5 is located on Melrose Ave in South Vista, and we hear them respond regularly during the day to accidents, health issues and fires in the area. When an ambulance or fire truck is impeded by traffic that cannot exit their lane, or merge to the right curb, response times will automatically increase. This puts victims at risk and that is unacceptable.

Similarly, our Vista Police and Sheriff are also found on or near Melrose Ave and travel on that highway regularly responding to emergencies. As a city, we need to respect the jobs our first responders do and not make it more difficult to arrive promptly at an accident, a crime, or a fire.

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Monday, May 26, 2025 4:35 PM
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My name is Chris and I'm writing as a Vista resident and concerned bicycle -commuter, in support of Vista's separated bikeway projects.

These projects fulfill the Vista General Plan 2030, which commits the city to a "bicycle and pedestrian oriented" transportation system that's safe, accessible, and connected. Separated bikeways are key to achieving that goal.

Community support is also clear. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents said they were very supportive of adding high -quality bikeways in Vista. Only 4% were very unsupportive. This is a direction Vista residents want to see.

I understand that some Vista residents are primarily concerned about emergency vehicle response times. I would like to relay to the council that studies cited by the FHWA have found no correlation between protected bike lanes and increased traffic or adverse effects on emergency vehicle response times. An additional study by the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority corroborated the latter point, protected bike lanes present no challenge to first response times. Let's follow our plan and follow the data. Please continue to support and expand separated bikeway infrastructure across the city.

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Chris Sammis

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I hear some people are upset about the beautiful new bike lanes. As a Vista Resident who rides a bike, I can't thank you enough for this improvement. Melrose in particular has always been a scary place to ride a bike. People drive fast and don't respect the bike lane. The new curbs keep me safe in a wonderful way.

Thank you for looking out for me and the other Vista bike riders. People will get used to the change in time.

Warm regards,
John Rott MD
Vista Resident

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Sarah Spinks
Monday, May 26, 2025 12:38 PM
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D1 Protected Bike Lanes Discussion
Dear Vista City Council and Mayor Franklin,
I am writing as a lifelong Vista resident to express my strong support for the Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP No. 8362). I urge the City Council to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction as planned.

Having lived here all my life, I'm proud of the improvements I've seen in our town —especially those rooted in a tong -term vision of safety, sustainability, and mobility for alt. Projects Like this show that Vista is investing in the kind of future our community deserves.

Protected and separated bikeways are proven to reduce injuries and fatalities —some studies show a 53% decrease in collisions where these measures are in place. This is not just about convenience; it's about saving lives and ensuring that pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers can all share the road safely.

It's been great to see teens already using these bike lanes on their e -bike commutes to and from school. That's the kind of real -world, positive impact thoughtful infrastructure can have —giving young people a safer way to get around and building habits of independence and active transportation.

It's confusing and concerning that this project —approved unanimously on multiple occasions and still under construction —is now being brought back for discussion. The full design has not even been completed, and we can't fairly evaluate its effectiveness until it is. Reconsidering midstream undermines the planning and long- term vision needed to make lasting improvements.

White cars remain a common mode of transportation, they are not the only one. I love that I live in a city prioritizing the safety of all people —whether walking, biking, rolling, or driving. We all deserve to move through Vista without fear.

Please continue moving forward with the Protected Bike Lanes Project and affirm the city's commitment to building a safer, more accessible Vista for everyone.

Sincerety,
Sarah Spinks
Vista Resident
MN Citrus Ave

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Monday, May 26, 2025 9:56 AM
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor Franklin,
I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista.

I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents.

A few years ago, I mentored a student participating in the Rotary Ctub's annual 4 -Way Speech Competition held at Shadowridge Country Club. His chosen topic was the need for Vista's roadways to be made safer for cyclists and for our motorists to begin actually sharing the roads. I smiled a big smile for that student when I saw the bright green additions on N. Melrose.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
Alyson Fitzgerald

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Dan O'Donnell
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Dan O'Donnell
Monday, May 26, 2025 7:33 AM
Kathy Valdez
Fwd: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Please forgive any grammatical errors, as this was sent from my iPhone.

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From: David Weisberg
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:28:38 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan ©Donnell,
m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were 'very supportive'' of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is dear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car, Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public -- who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected,
Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure, In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns.

Lets riot forget that the city has already invested in these projects, Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vistas separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

David Weisberg
_Apollo St
San Diego, California 92111

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Dan O'Donnell
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Dan O'Donnell
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From: Lynn Weisberg
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:28:39 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Gouncrlmember Dan ODonnell
Our family would love to bike more often in SoCal and safety is the main reason we don't. I'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 -- Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible' circulation system Separated bikeways -- especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school„, especially younger riders,, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more

urgent, These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely, Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure, During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were ''very supportive" of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car, Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%.. These designs especially support the 'interested but concerned" majority over 50% of the public - who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected,
Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure, In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns,
Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. White some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, its even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted - it's deeply irresponsible, These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal, This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety,, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways" The stakes are too high to do anything less. n Weisberg

Apollo St,
San Diego, California 92111

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Dan O'Donnell
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From: Jeannette Lizarraga Lizarraga
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:28:42 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essentiat to Vista's Future Repay -To:

The City of Vistas General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible' circulation system.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects, Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal, This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost., and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything Less, Jeannette Lizarraga Lizarraga
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Vista, California 92084

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From: Thomas Whitehill-Nigl
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:28:48 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Counciimember Dan ©Donnell,
I`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show, no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure, In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns,
Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning, While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not lust shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead---- not backpedal, This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Thomas Wh tehill-Nigl
_1st Ave.

San Diego, California 92103

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From: Janet Dolin
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:28:59 AM PDT
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Councilmernber Dan ODonnell,
l'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity., Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience,, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a human-scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways - especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely,

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive"' of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear: Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car.

Lets not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly; we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity, Please protect Visa's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less Janet Dolin
Caminito Festivo
San Diego, California 92131

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From: Hunter Bashaw
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:04 AM PDT
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Councilmember Dan °Donnell,
'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school,. especially younger riders, the need for safe. protected infrastructure has never been more urgent These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safety.

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected
Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFMTA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure, In fact, these facilities often lead to calmer, more predictable traffic patterns,
Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible, These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads
Vista has a chance to lead not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vistas separated bikeways, The stakes are too high to do anything less,.

Hunter Bashdw
MI Hortensia Street
San Diego, California 92110

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Dan O'Donnell
Monday, May 26, 2025 7:32 AM
Kathy Valdez
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From: Pablo Arroyo
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:05 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnett
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan °Donnell,
l'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity..

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a 'human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible' circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools -- are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely,

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph w-- like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the `interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Some argue that bike lanes cause traffic or affect emergency response, but FHWA and SFIVITA studies show no measurable increase in crashes, congestion, or emergency delays from narrowing vehicle lanes to install bike infrastructure. In fact. these facilities often lead to calmer. more predictable traffic patterns.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, ifs even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads,
Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and cornrnunity connectivity.

Please protect Vistas separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Pablo Arroyo
Jeff Street
San Diego. California 92115

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Dan O'Donnell
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Dan O'Donnell
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From: Emilio Ingrasci
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:09 AM PDT
To: Dan ©'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Counciimember Dan °Donnell,
l`m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 - Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality, With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent, These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned' majority over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning, While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly. we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Emilio Ingrasci
=VV Beech St
San Diego, California 92101

Kathy Valdez
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Dan ©'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
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Dan O'Donnell
Monday, May 26, 2025 7:31 AM
Kathy Valdez
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From: Katie Taijeron
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:2g:15 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience,, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vistas General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system, Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities;; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data. honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainabitity, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Katie Taijeron
MI Vista del Escuela
El Cajon, California 92019

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Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
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Dan O'Donnell
Monday, May 26, 2025 7:31 AM
Kathy Valdez
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From: Lydia Kim
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:17 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan ©Donnell,
t'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made,
The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Separated bikeways — especially along highspeed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality, With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Residents overwhelmingly support this infrastructure. During the Bicycle Master Plan engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive' of high -quality bikeways, while only 4% were "very unsupportive." The data is clear; Vista residents want safer options for biking, walking, and getting around without a car, Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph - like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority --- over 50% of the public — who want to bike but wont do so unless they feel protected..

Let s not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly; we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted — it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads
Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Lydia Kim

IIIIIABLE CT
Oceanside, California 92056

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From: Erica Rigaud Erica Rigaud
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:19 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

CCoLrncilmember Dan ODonnell,,
m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vistas General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle z3nd pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system" Separated bikeways — especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality, With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders, the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent, These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safely.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning, While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less, Erica Rigaud Erica Rigaud
-Butterfield Road
Oceanside, California 9` 57

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From: Diego Flores
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:22 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To
Councilmember Dan ODonnell,
t'm writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a `human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible circulation system.

Separated bikeways especially along high-speed corridors near schools — are key to making this vision a reality. With more families choosing to bike and e -bike to school, especially younger riders. the need for safe, protected infrastructure has never been more urgent. These bikeways provide physical separation from fast-moving traffic, giving parents peace of mind and empowering children to move independently and safety,

Federal research supports this as well. According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph - like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%. These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning, While some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed,
And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024.

To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted - it's deeply irresponsible, These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.,
Vista has a chance to lead - not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity, Please protect Vista's separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Diego Flores
eo Dr
Oceanside, California 92056

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Dan O'Donnell
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Dan O'Donnell
Monday, May 26, 2025 7:30 AM
Kathy Valdez
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From: Matthew Mahon
Date: May 26, 2025 at 7:29:28 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Protected Bike Lanes Are Essential to Vista's Future Reply -To:

Councilmember Dan ODonnell,
m writing to urge you and the City of Vista to protect and preserve the city's separated bikeways, which are critical investments in safety, health, and transportation equity, Removing these facilities would not only set us back on key goals like Vision Zero and climate resilience, but it would also ignore the clear public support and planning commitments the city has already made.

The City of Vista's General Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6 outlines a vision for a "human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible" circulation system.

Federal research supports this as well, According to the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide, separated bikeways are recommended on roads with speeds above 30 mph — like Melrose Drive — and have been shown to reduce collisions by 53%, These designs especially support the "interested but concerned" majority — over 50% of the public — who want to bike but won't do so unless they feel protected.

Let's not forget that the city has already invested in these projects. Removing them now would waste taxpayer dollars, undermine public trust, and contradict responsible fiscal planning. White some have raised concerns about the cost of green paint, it's even more concerning to propose spending hundreds of thousands to remove life-saving infrastructure that was just installed.

And most importantly: we must remember the cyclist killed on Melrose Drive in March 2024, To remove separated bikeways after such a tragedy is not just shortsighted - it's deeply irresponsible. These facilities are not optional amenities; they are life-saving infrastructure that protect the most vulnerable on our roads.

Vista has a chance to lead — not backpedal. This is a moment to listen to data, honor lives lost, and stand by the values of safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Please protect Vistas separated bikeways. The stakes are too high to do anything less.

Matthew Mahon
Harbor Dr
Vista, California 92081

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Rachel Rott
Monday, May 26, 2025 9:33 AM
Public Comments
Two items
Some people who received this message don't often get email fro why this is important Dear Councilmembers and Mr. Mayor,
I am a Vista resident in the Shadowridge neighborhood. I Love living in Vista! I'm writing today about two items that matter to me.

The first is Consent Calendar item C14 -raising the Pride flag in Vista during Pride month. I have a young adult child who is transgender non -binary. Their identity isn't political or performative, it's who they have always been.

When they were a young teen they started articulating their identity. My husband and I have been supportive throughout this journey. But I know a lot of other trans kids right here in Vista whose families have not wanted to hear their children express that they are trans or gay or bisexual, or anything other than straight and cisgender. I know Vista kids who have run away from home rather than remain in a place where love is contingent on playing a role that makes adults comfortable. I know trans kids in Vista who are dead by suicide because the pain of rejection was too much to bear.

Flying the pride flag is such an easy thing we can to to be a community that affirms every kid (and adult!) for who they are, exactly as they are. The pride flag says "welcome," and it says we strive for kindness in Vista. As a straight, cisgender woman, I find that when I see a pride flag flying in other cities or outside businesses, I feel safer and more welcome too!
Please vote yes on this item. The world has become dramatically less safe for my kid and for so many of our LGBTQ+ kids. We can be a beacon of something different in Vista.

The second item I am writing about is the protected bike lanes. I have seen the uproar on Facebook and honestly it is baffling to me. Are the protective curbs new? Yes. Do we need to get used to them? Yes. Are they a great idea? YES. My kid and I were talking about it the other day and they said something so smart about it:

People drive next to curbs every day! Every single day. We know how to drive next to curbs. Making the roads safer for bikes is a great idea for so many reasons, and I hope we don't get rid of this new infrastructure before giving it a real chance!
Thank you.

Rachel Rott
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Becky Rose
Monday, May 26, 2025 1:37 PM
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I am a resident of Vista and appreciate the diversity of our beautiful town; I am writing in support of Consent Calendar item C10, flying the Pride flag during Pride month as we have in the past. Flying the Pride flag is a great way to broadcast to residents and visitors alike that no matter who they are, they are welcome here in Vista. During these uncertain times, it also brings a sense of safety to any marginalized people who may be scared or concerned, which is a loving and neighborly thing to do.

I am also in support of the new bike lane curbs. They are a smart measure for public safety and it would be a foolish waste of resources to backtrack on this effort
Thank you,
Rebecca Rose

Bennet Manax called to discuss his concerns with the protected bike lanes; stated they are dangerous.

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FangYi Wu
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Husam Hasenin
Re; Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
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Just a heads up. There was a 5 car accident that happened on Melrose today. Because of the cement blocks... all 5 cars took up an entire lane around 4pm during traffic hours.

That is one thing that worries me is what happens if I have a flat tire... do we not have a safe shoulder to pull over to ?
See foto from today. This entire lane of cars were not able to pull to the side Fang
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From: Husam Hasenin
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:27:34 AM
To: FangYi Wu
Subject: RE: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Good Morning Fang,
Yes, it is the west side of S. Melrose Drive from Melrose Way to Branding Iron Circle.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 8:11. PM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Joshua Hernandez
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Husam. I spoke to various of families and they are very thankful for the cement block removal news. I think a couple of them also tried reaching out to the City too.

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Sent: Monday, May 19, 2025 3:05:55 PM
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Subject: RE. Request Fled Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
Hi FangYi,
We will be removing the berms on the west side of S. Melrose Drive south of Melrose Way to allow parking for drop off/pick up.

Thanks
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E..

Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
From: FangYi Wu
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:11 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
Cc: Joshua Hernandez
Subject: Re: Request Red Curb Parking- BUENA VISTA
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As far as the asphalt curbs. Are they permanent Does it have to start from the intersecton of the school We also love parking there: so we can safely walk our little ones to school and say goodbye, Or tick up during rush schrvol hours where there rs no parking at the school premise..

And during school open house and fury events, there is no street parking fear parents, Kind 1 rea,

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Carrie Anderson
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:22 PM
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Katie Melendez
Traffic/Safety Concerns
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You have probably been inundated with emails recently about concerns surrounding traffic and the new curbs. Where I have much to say about the curbs, I actually have two pressing safety concerns.

First, one of the bike curbs installed on Melrose is partially blocking access to a fire hydrant. This is in front of the Del Taco at 1650 South Melrose Drive. Along with that there is also no shoulder to turn into the entrance that they share with 7/11. I drive this every day and am very concerned for the cars having to make quick last minute turns into the driveway (there's also newer apartments there) and the safety of people if that fire hydrant needs to be accessed.

Second, there are new stop signs going in at 1150 Lupine Hills Dr. that are very dangerous. Driving down Lupine Hills these will be blind stop signs. I also drive this street most days and today I was trying to figure out when I would see the signs, since the notification signs are up, and it was not until i was actually supposed to start braking. Many people will end up running the stop sign coming down the hill because of its hidden location. That is more dangerous than not having the stop signs at all because people will not be checking the road before they leave the park.

To me, these are pressing concerns, as they impact the immediate safety of people., I'm hoping that you can take a look or pass on the message to the people who have decided to implement these changes.

Thank you for your time,
Carrie Anderson

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Katie Melendez
Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:11 PM
John Conley; Imelda Huerta; Husam Hasenin
Fwd: Separated Bikeways in Vista: Letter and Questions
SD Bike Coalition Vista Letter 5_27.pdf; Designing Cycle Tracks for Success - 11-21.pdf; SF Emergency Vehicle Travel Time Study - Documentation 2022.06.30 FINAL (1).pdf Hello, below are inquiries from SD Bike Coalition about our bike lanes.

Please share the information when you can.

DM Melendez
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From: Ian Hembree
Date: May 22, 2025 11:55 AM
Subject: Separated Bikeways in Vista: Letter and Questions To: Katie Melendez
Cc: Alla Valdespino Karina Vatdespino
You don't often get email from [email protected]. _Learn why this is important Deputy Mayor Melendez,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me and Alla today about the Separated Bikeways under construction in Vista. As promised, below are some questions about the bikeways' design and maintenance. It would be amazing if they could be forwarded to the appropriate department for consideration. - What is the maintenance plan for the under -construction bikeways? What is the frequency of sweeping, and have they been designed to avoid flooding?
- What kind of signage wilt be implemented in tandem with the bikeways? Wilt cyclists be instructed to stay in the lane, to avoid attempting a maneuver to leave the lane? - What is the minimum width and standard width?
- Will ridership be monitored? If so, how?
- Are there any plans to install protected intersections on any of the corridors? - Will there be a public information campaign? The City of Encinitas made a Asko, showing how to use cycle tracks when they were introduced on the 101 highway; maybe something like that would be useful for Vista.

In addition, I have attached some resources for your review, which include:
- Our letter to the City Council and the Mayor, outlining many points defending the bikeways - The Bike Coalition's "Designing Cycle Tracks for Success" document, which covers good separated bikeway design
- The study SFMTA commissioned to measure the emergency response time impacts of various road elements Thank you for your support, and if you have any questions about any of these, please let me know. Have a great weekend!

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City of Vista Council, Mayor John Franklin, and other pertinent parties, I am writing to urge you to preserve and maintain the separated bikeway projects across the city. These projects, which were previously adopted by a majority vote of the council, represent critical investments in safety, community health, and sustainable transportation —investments that align with both local planning goals and overwhelming public support.

The City of Vista has clearly committed to a safer, more connected transportation network through the Vista General. Plan 2030 — Circulation Element Goal 6, which calls for the development of a "bicycle and pedestrian circulation system that is human -scaled, bicycle and pedestrian oriented, and transit accessible." Many of the constructed and planned bikeways are adjacent to high-speed corridors which are close to multiple schools, making it a vital route for students biking or riding e -bikes to and from class. As more families look to active transportation options, including e -bikes, the importance of safe routes to school cannot be overstated. Separated bikeways provide essential separation from fast-moving traffic, reducing parents' fears and enabling more children to travel independently and safely. Investing in safe infrastructure around schools isn't just about mobility —it's about protecting our youngest and most vulnerable road users.

Residents have already voiced strong approval for this type of infrastructure. According to data collected during the Bicycle Master Play! Community Engagement process, nearly 69% of respondents were "very supportive" of high -quality bikeways on Vista roads. Only 4% were '"very unsupportive." The numbers speak for themselves: Vista residents want safer, separated options for biking.

Federal research supports what Vista residents already know: protected bikeways save lives. The FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide recommends separated facilities on streets like Melrose, where vehicle speeds exceed 30 mph. According to the FHWA, separated bikeways reduce crashes involving bicyclists and vehicles by 53%. They also attract more riders, particularly the "interested but concerned" demographic, which makes up more than 50% of the general population, according to research from Portland State University.

A portion of the cost of building the separated bikeways has already been allocated and incurred. Removing them now would not only waste taxpayer dollars but contradict sound fiscal planning. In a recent post on Nextdoor, the mayor questioned spending on green paint for bike lanes. Yet, he appears willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to tear out brand-new, safety -enhancing infrastructure. That contradiction should concern any resident who values prudent governance.

Most importantly, the conversation around these bikeways must recognize the tragic reality that a cyclist s killed on elrose Drive in March 2024. This Toss underscores the life -or -death stakes of infrastructure decisions. Removing separated bikeways from corridors with documented danger is not just shortsighted —it is deeply irresponsible.

We must learn from tragedy —not erase the solutions that could prevent future ones.

Now is the time to reaffirm Vista's commitment to a safer, more equitable transportation future.

Please stand with the c. munity, with the evidence, and with the memory of those we've lost.

Keep the separated bikeways in place.

Designing Cycle Tracks for Success
A Cycle Track Toolkit
San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
November 2021
Overview
Cycle tracks can be great facilities for encouraging more bicycling. A well -designed cycle track can help reduce motor vehicle use, decrease traffic fatalities, address climate change, improve the environment, and better the health and well being of us all. Accordingly, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition wants to encourage cycle tracks and ensure that they are safe for all riders.

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prefer to use. Experienced cyclists are
often comfortable with unprotected
lanes and sharing the road with cars;
usually with more miles ridden or formal
bicycling education comes more skills
and comfort with bicycling in traffic.

There are several categories of bikeways in California: Bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, multiuse or bike paths, trails, roadways, shared roadways/bike routes and separated bikeways, aka cycle tracks. Unlike other bicycle facilities, cycle tracks currently have a wide latitude in design. There is much room for innovation and interpretation in the Caltrans DIB 89-©11 guidelines for separated bikeways. Their placement, size, barriers, adjacent facilities, pavement markings, signage and so on are non -standardized.

Cycle Track Principles for Plan Evaluation
Always consider the following:

1. Evaluate Context
Every setting is unique. Choose the appropriate bikeway type for the location, traffic conditions, and current and anticipated bicycle usage:
a. What is the overall setting? Who will be the users? The road context classification from the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide is useful; urban core, urban, suburban, rural town, or rural. This classification along with traffic volume and the speed difference between bikes and motor vehicles help determine which facility is most appropriate. b. Where are the vehicle conflict points? Entry and exit points for roadside businesses and attractions create conflicts similar to intersections. All conflict points, including those at intersections, need to be considered and resolved. c. How much space is available? If there is ample room, the wider, more comfortable Class I bikeway is usually preferred, especially In non -urban contexts. In some areas a wide shoulder may provide the most safety and utility. d. Is the cycle track wide enough? Adequate bikeway width for comfort, safety, and utility is context dependent, and for two-way cycle tracks must safely accommodate opposing bicycle traffic. Consider the variety of bicycle users, bicycle types, and the volumes of users. Is there sufficient adjacent pedestrian facility space to accommodate expected pedestrian travel? Or does the cycle track width need to anticipate pedestrian traffic as well as bicycle traffic?

2. Analyze Safety and Usage
Track pre and post ridership metrics —volumes, collisions, time of day, etc.— to gauge improvement accurately.
a. Did ridership increase? Since a primary goal is to increase ridership, usage data on the facility and altemative routes may be important to justify the resources required for the project and for funding future projects.
b. Is It safer? If a primary goal is to increase safety, data to demonstrate improvement after implementation should be collected. This may also require advocating for improvements in bicycle crash reporting. To be effective, data must be complete.

3. Require Safety Measures at Intersections
Physical barriers can reduce motor vehicle intrusions into cycle tracks, but cyclists and drivers still must cross each other at intersections, driveways, alleys, and other conflict points. Everyone using a roadway needs to be able to clearly see, anticipate and quickly decide how to appropriately react to each other
a. Are all conflict points accounted for? Driveway and alley openings present uncontrolled conflict points with a cycle track. These can be as dangerous as intersections of roadways.
b. Which treatment will each conflict point get? FHWA guidelines' recommend two general intersection alternatives: either (1) removal of vertical barriers prior to intersections to enable mixing zones where cyclists can carefully position them- selves in relation to other traffic based on their intended direction of travel, or, (2) continue separation up to and through the intersection with use of a "protected intersection' design.

c. Is the right-of-way obvious? Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian right-of-way must be explicitly and clearly established at intersection conflict points in a manner consistent with California Vehicle Code. Right-of-way decisions should be as intuitive as possible, able to be successfully performed, and follow the California Vehicle Code (CVC). If the right-of-way is difficult to understand or ambiguous, then special signage, pavement markings or traffic controls (e.g. no right on red signs, separate traffic signals for bikes and motor vehicles) should be used. d. Is the location of conflict points clear to both drivers and riders? Can cyclists position themselves so they can be seen by motor vehicle drivers? Consider the use of signage and the new standard for bike lanes, dashed green pavement markings, to highlight conflict points.

Other types of barriers should be conspicuous, especially in poor lighting.

6. Design for Ail Riders
In order to encourage more people to choose to use bicycles, cycle tracks should expand and improve, not limit, bicycling movement choices. "Comp/ete Streets" concepts should be followed so that all users are served. Note that for cyclists who choose to use the roadway, a standard cycle track width of 4 to 7 feet substantially reduces the available operating width for bicycling from that of a general travel lane.
a. Are we anticipating the desired future of bicycling volumes and participation? Consider all types of active transportation users who may lawfully be traveling the route. This should include e -bike users and experienced bicyclists who can easily travel over 20 mph. The growing population of e -bicyclists, the operating characteristics of e -bikes, and the desire by experienced bicyclists to keep trip times short should be factored into cycle track and adjacent roadway lane designs. Accommodating faster e -bike and commuters concerned with travel times may be provided by using Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) on travel lanes adjacent to a cycle track.
b. How will current cyclists be affected? When the route already has regular bicycle usage, adding Class II bike lanes or Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) and Bikes May Use Full Lane (BMUFL) signage adjacent to the cycle track helps to expand, rather than decrease, bicyclist choices for where to ride. Sharrows and BMUFL signs serve to inform everyone that bicycling should be accommodated in travel lanes.

Glossary
California Department of Transportation's Bikeway Classification:
• Class I Bikeway — a bike path or shared use path that is apart from the roadway • Class II Bikeway — a bike lane designated by pavement striping on a street • Class III Bikeway — a bike route or bike boulevard on a low traffic street • Class IV Bikeway — a separated bikeway, aka a cycle track FHWA: Federal Highway Administration, a division of the Department of Transportation AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, a standards body NACTO: National Association of City Transportation Officials, a coalition of about 80 Departments of Transportation in North American cities
References

1. Design Information Bulletin [sic] 89-01, aka DIB 89, California Department of Transportation, httpsl/.dgt ca,wvl-Lme itois nine, iat,pr gr m iste gtZlt 'Kut'nen i - 9 cI kt:a-'t y

2. Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide, Federal Highway Administration, aka FHWA Guide,
ilttps://wwwfhwa.dotgcv/environment/bicycle pedestrian/pubii ations se orated bikelan e pdofseparatedbikelanepdg.pdf

3. NACTO: National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide, https://nacto.org/publication/urban-bik wa -design-guide/cycle-tracks/

5. NACTO "Don't Give up At the Intersection" guidance.
https://nacta , ora/wp-content(uploads/2019/O5/NACTO giant-Give-UpLiat-the-lnersection,p,df

6. ITE Journal article: Providing Vehicular Cyclists with Routine Accommodation in the U.S. as Part of Complete Streets, January 2018, page 38
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Date: June 30, 2022
To:

Robert Postel, SFFD
From: Fehr & Peers
Ken Cofflin, SFFD; Alex Demisch, SFMTA; Jesus Mora, SFFD; Jamie Parks, SFMTA; Subject: San Francisco Emergency Vehicle Travel Time Study — Inferential Analysis ription and Results
Introdu on
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) hired Fehr & Peers to investigate the potential relationships between various SFMTA streetscape changes and increases in SFFD emergency vehicle travel times. This memorandum describes the analytical approach developed by Fehr & Peers and summarizes the results of the study.

Factors s iated i Emergency Vehicle Travel T
Ch ges
An inferential statistical analysis of SFFD emergency vehicle trip data was conducted to identify potential associations between emergency vehicle travel times and a variety of potential factors, both those under SFMTA's influence (e.g,,, streetscape changes) and those not under anyone's direct influence (e.g., background conditions). The key question was: which factors are associated with longer emergency vehicle travel times, and to what extent? Analysis Approach
The analysis began with approximately 400,000 SFFD vehicle trip records, which included GPS trajectories, trip time/duration, and information about whether the vehicle was an ambulance, engine, or truck. A wide variety of datasets from SFMTA and other sources were then processed to develop measures at the emergency vehicle trip level. For example:

Miles of Class ll bike lanes the trip passed near

• Population and employment density near the trip
• Private vehicle trip activity and travel speeds in the planning districts the trip traversed • COVI©-19 caseloads when the trip occurred
• Weather on the day of the trip
• Etc.

1. "Built into trip record" this variable comes directly from the SFFD GPS data

2. "Count near the trip" — count of how many of a given feature (e.g., bulbouts) are within 1/4 (or 1/10) mile of the GPS trace
a, A buffer distance of 1/4 mile distance around the trip's trajectory was used for streetscape changes that might be associated with emergency or private vehicles changing their route selection (such as one-way to two-way street conversions); a 1/10 mile distance was used for streetscape changes that might affect operations on the specific roadway but are unlikely to affect traffic patterns (such as metered parking removal).

3. "Length near the trip" — calculation of how many miles of a given feature (e.g., bike lanes, transit only lanes) are within 1/4 (or 1/10) mile of the GPS trace

4. "Conditions along the trip" — attributes of the neighborhood(s) that contain the GPS trace

5. "Current conditions" — citywide conditions at the time of the trip The variables identified here were entered into a multivariate regression model, seeking to identify any associations between the dependent variable (i,e., trip travel time) and the independent variables (i.e., items under SFMTA's influence and items not under anyone's direct influence).

Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Trip -level
factors
Trip direct distance Also known as crow -flies
(start point to end distance, as opposed to the
point) length of the actual route the
vehicle took from the start
point to the end point
SFFD
2018-2022, Built into
exact trip record
Trip -level Unit type: engine Was the trip made by an SFFD 2018-2022, Built into factors (relative to ambulance, engine (smaller exact trip record ambulance) firefighting vehicle), or truck
(larger, articulated vehicle)?

Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Category Variab
riptidn
Data Source Yi
SFMTA- Bike green wave
influenced signal retimings
factors
SFMTA- Bulbouts/painted
influenced safety zones
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Class I bikeways
(off-street bike
paths)
Class H bikeways
(traditional bike
lanes)
SFMTA- Class III bikeways
influenced (sharrows)
factors
SFMTA- Class IV bikeways
influenced (protected bike
factors lanes)
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Emergency vehicle -
friendly vertical
deflection traffic
calming treatments
Horizontal
deflection traffic
calming treatments
SFMTA Metered parking
influenced removal
factors
SFMTA- NoMa/SoMa signal
influenced retimings
factors
SFMTA- One-way to two -
influenced way conversions
factors
Traffic signal retimings to
support bike green wave
corridors (typically 13 mph)
Curb extensions, whether SFMTA
paved or marked with paint
and soft -hit posts
Off-street bike paths, like the SFMTA
Embarcadero promenade
SFMTA
Parking or curb -adjacent bike SFMTA
lanes, painted but without
buffers or soft -hit posts
N/A Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
2015-2021, Count near
exact the trip
(1/10 mi)
1996-2021, Length
year/month near the
trip (1/4
mi)
1996-2021, Length
year/month near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Painted bike arrows in mixed SFMTA 1996-2021, Length
travel lane year/month near the
trip (1/4
mi)
Bikeways protected by SFMTA 1996-2021, Length
parking, planters, or buffers year/month near the
with soft -hit posts trip (1/4
mi)
Three -lump speed cushions
and other treatments with
gaps for wide-axled vehicles
Chicanes, traffic islands, and
other treatments that slow
traffic by diverting it
horizontally
Number of metered parking
spaces fewer than 2017
baseline, by block face
Location and time of signal
retimings north and south of
Market St
Street segments converted
from one-way travel to two-
way travel (only three features)
SFMTA 2014-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
SFMTA 2014-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
SFMTA
SFMTA
SFMTA
2018-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
2019, exact Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
2018-2019, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)

Table 1: Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Categ
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Pavement marking
traffic calming
measures
SFMTA Road diets
influenced
factors
SFMTA- Shared Spaces (in
influenced parking spaces)
factors
SFMTA- Slow Streets
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
SFMTA-
influenced
factors
Speed radar traffic
calming measures
Traditional vertical
deflection traffic.
calming treatments
SFMTA Traffic signal
influenced retimings
factors
SFMTA- Transit only lanes
influenced
factors
SFMTA- Turn restriction
influenced changes
factors
Background
factors
Background
factors
Background
factors
Background
factors
C©VID-19 deaths,
7 -day trailing
average
COV1D-19
hospitalizations, 7 -
day trailing average
C©VID-19 new
cases, 7 -day trailing
average
Did the trip occur
during daytime vs.
at night?
Striping intended to narrow SFMTA
the visual field and slow traffic
Lane width reductions and/or SFMTA
lane removals
Parking spaces converted to SFMTA
outdoor dining spaces
2014-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
2014.2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/4 mi)
2020-2021, Count near
exact the trip
(1/10 mi)
Street closures to through SFMTA 2020-2021, Length
traffic to support outdoor exact near the
travel and recreation trip (1/4
mi)
SFMTA 2014-2022, Count near
year/month the trip
(1/10 mi)
Treatments that cross the SFMTA 2014-2022, Count near
entire street speed bumps, year/month the trip
speed humps, etc. (1/10 mi)
Locations where traffic signal SFMTA 2017-2021, Count near timings were modified exact the trip
(1/10 mi)
Lanes for transit vehicles only SFMTA 2015-2019, Length (usually only on certain exact near the
days/times) trip (1/4
mi)
Locations where turn SFMTA 2019-2021, Count near
restrictions (e.g. "No Left exact the trip
Turn") were added or modified (1/10 mi)
Average daily COVID-19 DataSF 2020-2022, Current
deaths over the past 7 days exact conditions
Speed radar installations
Average daily COVID-19 DataSF 2020-2022, Current
hospitalizations over the past exact conditions
7 days
Average daily C©VID-19 DataSF 2020-2022, Current
diagnoses over the past 7 days exact conditions
Whether the trip start time SFFD 2018-2022, Built into
was during dark hours exact trip record

Table 1; Variables Included in Travel Time Analysis
Cates Variable
tptronr
Years
Background Double parking
factors citations
Background Job density
factors
Background Parks and open
factors space
Background Population density
factors
Background
factors
Background
factors
Private vehicle
speed (Streetlight
Speed)
Private vehicle trip
activity (Streetlight
Index)
Background Residential Parking
factors Permit zones
Background Retail jobs
factors
Background Schools
factors
Background Weather (cloud
factors cover percent)
Background Weather
factors (precipitation)
Background Weather (visibility)
factors
Background Weather (wind
factors speed)
Source: Fehr N. Peers, 2022.

Number of double parking
tickets given along the trip,
within 30 mins of the trip
SFMTA
2018-2022,
exact
Number of employees near Longitudinal 2019
the trip Employer -
Household
Dynamics
Overlap between trip buffer DataSF N/A
and parkland/open space
Number of residents near the
trip
Average travel speed of
private trips, by planning
district, day of week, and time
of day
Dimensionless measure of
private trip activity, by
planning district day of week,
and time of day
American 2020
Community
Survey
Streetlight 2018-2022,
Data year/quarter
Streetlight 2018-2022,
Data year/quarter
Overlap between trip buffer DataSF N/A
and RPP zones
Number of Longitudinal 2019
retail/food/entertainment Employer -
employees near the trip Household
Dynamics
Number of schools (public DataSF N/A
and/or private) near each trip's
trajectory
Daily average cloud cover Dark Sky 2018-2022,
Daily total inches of Dark Sky
precipitation
Daily average visibility in miles Dark Sky
Daily average wind speed Dark Sky
exact
2018-2022,
exact
2018-2022,
exact
2018-2022,
exact
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Area near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Conditions
along the
trip
Conditions
along the
trip
Area near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/10 mi)
Count near
the trip
(1/4 mi)
Current
conditions
Current
conditions
Current
conditions
Current
conditions

Analysis Refinements
The analysis approach was improved and refined in the following ways in response to unintuitive initial observations and careful consideration of the data:

Because the dependent variable (trip travel time) is heavily influenced by the distance of the trip, a crow -flies distance measure was added to each trip (the straight -lane distance from origin to destination),
The amount of "stuff" (bike lanes, bulbouts, schools, parks) near a trip depends heavily on the distance of that trip. All else equal, one would expect a 4 -mile -long trip to pass near approximately twice as much stuff as a 2 -mile -long trip. So, the "stuff near the trip" variables were divided by the buffer area, thereby creating "density" variables. An example density variable is "number of bulbouts per square mile, near the trip" -- this hinders interpretation a bit but is very conceptually important.

At the project team's suggestion, several new variables were added intended to shed light on potential double parking and illegal parking activity relationships with emergency vehicle travel times, including retail employment density, double-parking citations, and shared spaces installations in former parking spaces.

Segmentation by OD District Pair
Even after the above refinements, the citywide regression model was not doing a very good job of capturing local/neighborhood-level variations in land use and travel pattems. That is, there was unexplained variance in the contexts within which SFFD trips were occurring, and this variance was obscuring the effects of the streetscape and other independent variables.

To address this, the dataset of SFFD trips was divided up according to the origin -destination ("OD") lannin clistrnct pair of each trip. For example, all trips that started in the "Downtown" district and ended in the "Mission" district were grouped together. Trips with the same OD district pair implicitly share many built environment characteristics, which should allow the model to better identify the marginal effects of the independent variables, There are 17 planning districts, so there are 17*17 = 289 possible OD district pairs. Trip counts for each OD district pair varied widely, with 45 OD district pairs having fewer than 10 trips and others having more than 20,000 trips. Sixty-one of the 289 citywide OD district pairs had at least 1,900 trip records, enough to feel confident in the statistical strength of a regression model for that OD district pair. The analysis therefore focused on these OD district pairs.

explanatory variables to have unexpected or unstable relationships with the dependent variable.

Variable selection was approached using a machine learning technique known as gradient boosting regression. Gradient boosting is a type of tree -based machine learning model that relies on the assumption that the best possible next model, when combined with previous models, minimizes the overall prediction error. It runs stepwise iterations of prediction models that are based on the gradient of the error. Each new model/tree takes a step in the direction that minimizes the prediction error. The gradient boosting model results feature importance score was used to rank the contribution of each explanatory variable to the prediction. The feature importance score ranges from 0 to 1.

It is worth noting here the independent variables that did riot rise to the top in the gradient boosting regressions. COVID-19 caseloads, weather, and many of the double-parking indicators, among other variables, had no significant effect. Therefore, they were not carried further along in the modeling process. The thick black outlined box in Appendix A identifies the variables that were found to warrant further analysis after the gradient boosting regression; variables that fall outside the black outline were found to have a very weak or no association with emergency vehicle travel time.

Final Model and Findings
The final model used emergency vehicle travel time (in minutes) as the dependent variable, and it included the following explanatory variables:

Trip -level factors
Trip direct distance
O Unit type (engine vs truck vs ambulance)
SFMTA-influenced factors
Class II bikeways (traditional painted bike lanes)

• Class 114 bikeways (sharrows)
• Class IV bikeways (physically protected bike lanes)
• Traffic signal retimings
Bulbouts/painted safety zones
Traffic calming —traditional vertical deflection treatments (e.g., speed humps) • Traffic calming — emergency vehicle -friendly vertical deflection treatments (e.g., three -lump speed cushions)
Traffic calming — horizontal deflection treatments (e.g., traffic islands) ss Turn restriction changes
One-way to two-way street conversions
Metered parking removal
Background factors
• Population density
• Job density
Retail jobs
Residential Permit Parking zones
Parks and open space
o Schools
Private vehicle trip activity
Private vehicle speed
Each OD -level model yields an estimate of each variable's association with emergency vehicle travel times. However, not all variables are statistically significant in every model, and those that are statistically significant do not always tell a consistent story. A variable could be considered clearly and consistently associated with emergency vehicle travel time if most or all of its coefficients, across the 61 high -volume OD district pair models, are consistently positive or negative (and significantly different from zero),
The findings are illustrated in the Figure 4 box plot below. Each dot corresponds to one estimate of the independent variable's association with emergency vehicle travel time,, based on the regression results for one selected OD district pair. The boxes show the general distribution of association estimates across all selected OD district pairs. Variables with OD -level associations consistently to one side or the other of the zero -line (marked in blue) are considered to have a consistent (i.e., robust) association with emergency vehicle travel times.

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The following are observations about variables shown to have a consistent association with emergency vehicle travel times:

Trip direct distance is strongly associated with higher travel time -- unsurprisingly, longer - distance trips tend to take longer to travel. (Variable L2) Trip direct ("crow -flies") distance was used as the independent variable, rather than the length of the actual route the unit took, because of the possibility that changing streetscape conditions might lead emergency vehicle drivers to use more circuitous routes, which would increase trip length but not direct distance, However, it turns out that the ratio of actual trip length to direct distance was quite consistent over time, at about 147% of direct distance, meaning that changes in independent variables over tune were not associated with emergency vehicles taking more circuitous routes.

Trip direct distance was roughly constant over time for engines and trucks, but it rose sharply for arnbulance trips, increasing by approximately 40% from 1.04 miles in 2020 Q2 to 1.47 miles in 2022 Q1. The effect of this increase in average trip distance for ambulance trips explains most of the 21% increase in ambulance travel times since 2020, However, changes in average trip distance do not explain changes in engine and truck travel times, because these unit types saw unchanged trip distances. (See Figure 5 below.)
unit group
ambulance
L4 .. engine
— truck
2019
2020
Garter
2021
2022
Figure 2: Average Ambulance/Engine/Truck Trt'P Direct Distance by Quarter

All eke equal, engine and truck trips tend to have lower travel times than ambulance trips. (Variables 13a and 1.3b)
Among SFMTA-influenced factors, greater proximity to Class II/III bikeways is generally associated with lower travel times, all else equal. (Variables 2.01 and 2.02) Most other SFMTA-influenced factors have negligible and/or inconsistent effects. However, two SFMTA-influenced factors are consistently associated with higher SFFD vehicle travel times:

Traditional vertical deflection traffic calming measures (e.g., speed humps and raised crosswalks). (Variable 2.06a) This makes intuitive sense, as emergency vehicles would have to slow down when traversing speed humps just as private vehicles do. By comparison, emergency vehicle -friendly vertical deflection measures such as "three - lump" speed cushions were not associated with increased emergency vehicle travel times. (Variable 2.06b)
Turn restriction changes. (Variable 2.08) The interpretation of this association is less clear, because (1) this variable captures only locations where turn restrictions have changed since 2019, rather than locations of all turn restrictions •- old and new; (2) among the universe of turn restriction changes since 2019, the data reflect only a subset of locations; and (3) the type (e.g., "no right turn," "no left tum,'° etc.) and cause of the restrictions varies significantly.

Two factors under nobody's direct control have a robust association with emergency vehicle travel time. Higher private vehicle trip activity levels (Variable 3.6), based on Streetlight Data, are associated with higher emergency vehicle travel times. Higher private vehicle speeds (Variable 3.7), also based on StreetLight Data, are associated with higher emergency vehicle travel times, albeit to a lesser extent. This latter effect is somewhat counterintuitive and would require additional investigation to identify a reasonable explanation.

Data and Analysis Limitations
This analysis involved many input datasets, some of which come with limitations:

StreetLight Index, the proxy for private vehicle trip activity, is dimensionless, so a StreetLight Index value of 9,500 does not mean that there were 9,500 private vehicles

along the trip route. Nevertheless, Streetlight Index is comparable over time and across space, so it gives a general sense of the relative rates of private trip activity by district, quarter, day type (weekday/weekend), and time of day,
StreetLight Index and Streetlight Speed are summarized at the planning district level, so they reflect average conditions in the districts the trips traversed. In theory, it would be possible to sample trip activity and speed at smaller geographic scales, for example along a specific route, either with Streetlight or Inrix data. In practice, this is infeasible at the citywide level for budget and computational complexity reasons.

The turn restriction dataset includes only turn restrictions that have been added/changed since approximately 2019, and among those additions/changes, it captures only a small sample of locations. The true number of turn restrictions (most of them many years old) each trip encountered is probably higher. This is an intrinsic limitation of the turn restrictions dataset.

In addition to dataset-specific limitations, there were some avenues of inquiry that were infeasible within the current study:

It is infeasible to examine at the citywide level the effects of all possible interactions among multiple factors (e.g., the confluence of protected bike lanes and speed humps).

The analysis does not include any interaction terms, although it would be feasible to evaluate some interactions identified as potentially important by field observations.

Examining the direct relationship between street width and emergency vehicle travel time would be desirable. This was not feasible due to the lack of a high -quality citywide dataset on street width changes over time, but it may be possible at the corridor or neighborhood level.

It was not feasible to incorporate temporary background street obstacles/closures, such as special events or construction permits, into the analysis, due to imprecise spatial and/or temporal data on these events.

Double-parking may be associated with emergency vehicle delay, and it would be helpful to incorporate this background condition more directly into the analysis. It proved ineffective to associate each trip with the number of double-parking citations issued along the trip's route around the time the trip occurred, but it may be feasible to instead use double-parking citation data to estimate the general tendency toward double- parking in different parts of the city.

Potential Further Investigations
In addition to the detailed statistical analysis documented above, several potential further avenues for study are available. Some possibilities include:

Investigate finding that turn restriction changes are associated with higher travel times, since findings are difficult to explain, the locations where they occur are very concentrated, and the data do not include right turn on red (RTOR) restrictions • Further explore finding that ambulances experience longer travel times and longer travel distances, including understanding the cause(s) for the rapid increase in ambulance travel distance during the study period, as well as potential relationship between distance and travel time for engines and trucks
• Conduct neighborhood deep dives, including making analytical adjustments that are more feasible at the neighborhood level (e,g., incorporating Inrix corridor speeds and StreetLight corridor volumes)
• Conduct corridor deep dives (i.e., pre- and post- analysis for specific corridor projects) • Investigate segmenting the analysis by year to see if changes over time help shed light on the story:

Has there been a change over time in where most SFFD trips are occurring? Has there been a change over time in the relationship between the StreetLight Index and travel time?
Investigate interactions between specific variables, if any variables are anticipated to be particularly impactful (infeasible to model all possible interactions) For example, (Class IV Bike Lane + Metered Parking Removal + Road Diets) and/or [Signal Retaining + Turn Restrictions + Slow Streets]
Investigate the variables consistently associated with shorter travel times to potentially identify street changes that help response times

Appendix A: Tabular Summary of
Findings

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Hazardous Condition Berm at turn
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Dear Mayor and Council
Here is a video of a berm at a turn into a community taken by a homeowner turning into an HOA community. There are many more.

The law states that all right turns are to be made from the right edge of the road. That is not possible with the berm. There can be no physical separation within 200 feet of all driveways and intersections to allow for legal safe turns. This situation has a will kill cyclists riding to the right of a car turning from the left across the bikeway rather than merging into the bikeway when safe and making the turn. Cyclists would pass on the left.
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This will kill a cyclist in a right hook and had done so already in Encinitas and La Jolla due to bollards at the turn . https://Thikingiu1a� ctar rr'2020/111281i ate _killed-tn Gn4tr�z,t�,5,1 t c ,1Jtt -rash-no-word-about-the-v• or the dnver-, hc -ki ed-h,,.tn/
Vista had done a wonderful job of creating class 2 bike lanes making them wider and adding buffers, But, putting up physical separation removes the class 2 bike lanes and makes them unsafe optional Class 4 bikeways. As an elder cyclist that has been safely riding these roads for years you have just make them unusable. I fear riding in these bikeways where someone on a ebike may try to pass me within a space that is not made for safe passing. A cyclist was killed and another brain damages when they collided when trying to pass in a space where they are locked in. https://www.nbcsandieg© .c©m news/l©cal/bicyclists-crash into-eeach other-inturedEn clalrem©nt16387©/ Passing is done just like as a motor vehicle by safely merging out to pass. There is no way to safely avoid obstacles and debris that always accumulates at the road edge no matter how quickly you try to sweep, especially by hand over miles of roads.

Judy Frankel
Bike Walk North County
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I am requesting that the bike lane barriers that run all throughout Longhorn Drive be removed, The recently re -painted bike lane on this street provides enough space and caution for people on bikes to realistically not face any danger or threat. But the main reason for asking that these be removed is because the barriers restrict access to the right shoulder. The street that these barriers are on, have only two lanes with a center lane to turn, so the road is already small without much room to work with. Restricting access to the shoulder by using barriers on the bike lane could impede and slow down emergency vehicles that need to access the road because vehicles that would be in front, are now left unable to pull over. Response times for emergency vehicles is crucial and if they are delayed because of this, it could have real effects on the people they are trying to get to. This also presents a problem Thank you,
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Serge Issakov
Thursday, May 22, 2025 1Q:©8 PM
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Melrose barriers need to be removed
As a cycling safety advocate in San Diego County, I'm urging you to issue a stop order on any work continuing to install Class IV physical barriers in Vista, and remove what has already been installed on Melrose.

Back in 2©19 the city council chambers in Encinitas were filled with citizens concerned about the plans for the cycle tracks on the coast highway in south Cardiff, but the mayor and council at that time ignored the warnings and went ahead with the plans. The result has been carnage and death. I personalty have been informed of 37 incidents in five years, including the tragic death of Captain Ryan Currie last year, and four crashes already this year, on a one mite long section of roadway that previously had very few issues. The incidents are documented here:
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In addition, the city of Del Mar was warned for years about the flexpost "protection" they installed on Jimmy Durante, but, despite several crashes, they failed to remove them, until a cyclist was killed by crashing after hitting one last year.

Please do not wait until serious injuries or deaths occur on Melrose to remove the well-intentioned but hazardous obstacles.

Narrowing travel lanes and widening bike lanes with buffers are a great idea. But putting obstacles in those buffers to convert Class II bike lanes to Class IV bikeways only sounds like a good idea to people unfamiliar with cycling crash causes and their prevention. Separating cars from bikes with physical barriers can seem like a good idea, but it turns out to be very difficult to do without making cycling more hazardous unless the bikeway is totally separated as a Class I bike path.

We are looking to you lead the way in doing the right thing here.

Thank you,
Serge Issakov
La Jolla

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Dear Vista City Council,
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Alexis Panchevre
Tuesday, May 27,
Public Comments
D1: Protected Bike Lanes Project
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I am writing you today in support of the newly installed protected bike lanes in our city. I believe they are necessary to the effort of keeping cyclists safe in our city. I strongly feel we would benefit from them being installed for several months and study their impact so we can make improvements to them; not to remove them. This community deserves safe streets and the choice of alternative methods of transportation and exercise.

Thank you kindly,
Alexis Panchevre
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Marlin Dr.

Vista, CA. 92084

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Hello, Vista City Council!
Lonna M. Leghart
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12;19 PM
Public Comments
Bike lane safety
I'm looking forward to hearing the discussion on the bike lanes at tonight's meeting. My family and I were excited to see the protective curbs being installed. I think it's a step in the right direction toward us feeling safe to travel on our bikes along Melrose. We are in support of all road features that keep bikers safe, and we appreciate the bold measures you are taking to make it so.

Live. Laugh. Llama.

Lonna Leghart (she/her)
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Jim at Laser Machining Services
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:06 PM
Public Comments
D1. Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP No. 8362) Discussion (CC) https www.fhwa.dot.govinnovationinnovatorissuel0l page_02.html.pdf; Bicycle Lanes_508.pdf; FHWA_SafeSystem_Broch u re_V9_508_200717.pdf
(Some people who received this message don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification To the Vista City Council Members,
Reference: D1. Protected Bike Lanes
Project (CIP No, 8362) Discussion
As a member of the Board of the North
County Cycle Club
( https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnorthcountycycledub.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckvalde z%40vista.gov%7Cfa2fbd545836470a efba08d d9d51cdd7%7C11a b3d0742824b7987959f864356bb7a%7C1 %7C0%7C6388396985 29546632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eUlhcGki©nRydWUsllYiOilwLjAuMDAwMCIsIIAi©LIXaW4zMilslkFOljoiTWFp bCIslldUI joyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=miSlmFy2lyfggY8KMBeuW3Dg9xzD7k58uq%2BIkz%2FxIZ4%3D&reserved =0) I applaud the recent bike lane improvements along Melrose and North Sante Fe.

While the increase in bike lane size and the addition of a buffer zone between Cyclists and the Auto lanes are a great improvement, I and many of the members of the club that f have talked to are concerned about the addition of the asphalt/concrete curb stops or bollards in the buffer zone. While these would inhibit Autos from entering the buffer zone, possibly preventing Cyclists from getting hit by Drivers, they are actually as dangerous to the Cyclists as the Autos themselves.

The curb stops in the buffer zones themselves can cause severe injuries a to a Cyclist. Also, the chance is very high that a Cyclist who hits one of these low asphalt/concrete barriers would fall to the left of the barrier as the tires of the bike are prevented from moving left while the cyclist weight still continues over the barrier and the bike will lay down into the traffic lane. Drivers of Autos would not have time to react to this and would more than likely run over a Cyclist due to no fault of their own.

While Cycling along North Sante Fe in
Vista recently with the North County
Cycling Club...My wife Ruby nearly had a collision with one of the new asphalt barriers in spite of the a orange cone placed in front of it. She was fortunate, but several cyclist have not been as fortunate. Along the section of Pacific Coast Highway...Where they installed the intermittent concrete barriers in the buffer zone of the Cycle Tracks, there have been many accidents.

We would not want this to start
happening along Melrose and Sante Fe in
our City of Vista.

In the attached copy of the US
Department of Transportation Webpage at
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fhwa.dot.gov%2Finnovation%2Finnovator%2Fissue1 01%2Fpage_02.html&data=05%7C02%7Ckvaldez%40vista.gov%7Cfa2fbd545836470aefba08dd9d51cdd7%7C11ab3d0742824b79 87959f864356bb7a%7C1%7C0%7C638839698529562690%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eUlhcGki©nRydWUsIlYiOil wLjAuMDAwMCIsIIAi©iJXaW4zMilslkF©IjoTWFpbCfsfldUljoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BM%2F7F4az7PhW4n9U nbCa9zB2uOHcviceUu5BvW48RTVw%3D&reserved=0

(see attached print out), they recommend "flexible delineator posts, curbs, or vegetation". While a curb is designed to prevent Autos from entering a walkway or Bike Way.,.In my opinion It adds a new potential for injury as it eliminates another. The US Department of Transportation in their fact sheet (see attached Bicycle Lanes_508.pdf) recommends flexible delineators in the buffer zones the best low cost method that aligns with the "Safe Systems Approach" (see attached FHWA_SafeSystem_Brochure_V9_508_200717.pdf).

As a Vista Resident I recommend that the use of asphalt or concrete intermittent barriers in the Bike Lane Buffer Zones be eliminated and that reconsideration be made to replace these with low-cost flexible delineators as the US Department of Transportation recommends.

Thanks,
Jim Myres
LaserMachiningServices.com
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Most fatal and serious injury bicyclist crashes occur at non -intersection locations. Nearly one-third of these
crashes occur when motorists are overtaking bicyclists
and the speed and size differential between vehicles and bicycles can lead to severe injury. In many areas, people are not comfortable riding a bicycle due to their
discomfort riding too close to traffic.

One approach to making roadways safer for bicyclists is adding separated bike lanes. Separated bicycle lanes are those that use a buffer space with vertical elements —
such as flexible delineator posts, curbs, or vegetation — between the bicycle lane and motorized traffic lanes. This approach recognizes the vulnerability of bicyclists and aligns with the Safe System Approach —separating road
users in space can enhance safety for all.

Separated bicycle lanes can mitigate or prevent
interactions, conflicts, and crashes between bicyclists and motor vehicles. In fact, converting traditional bike lanes to a separated lane with low-cost flexible
delineators can reduce bicycle -vehicle crashes by up to 53 percent.

With this being the case, then why aren't separated
bicycle lanes more common?
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Bike Guide. That first edition recommended bike lanes
that were separated both from vehicles and pedestrians.

However, some advocates promoted designs that would
serve accomplished and confident bicyclists only.

Subsequent editions of the AASHTO guide reflected this
influence and affected design practices for decades to
come. In recent years there has been impetus to better
address the needs of all ages and abilities in bikeway
networks. Cities and organizations like the National
Association of City Transportation Officials have
prompted changes in practice. FHWA released its
Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide in 2015.

The recent update to the Manual of Uniform Traffic
control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) gives
greater consideration to all road users and incorporates standards for traffic control devices on separated bike lanes.
"Bicyclists are vulnerable, but much of our past guidance did not include the practices that we now recognize as
the Safe System Approach," said Brooke Struve, FHWA
Resource Center. "If bikeways have been included at all, they have often been a lane of minimal width placed next to high-speed traffic. The Safe System Approach tells us that bicyclists need to be separated, they need their own space. Research confirms that this will reduce severe
crashes. We have design guidance, like FHWA's Bikeway
Selection Guide, and look forward to more guidance that is currently under development."
If a community decides to provide bike lanes or a
designated pedestrian area separated from vehicles,
FHWA's Bikeway Selection Guide tells agencies which
type of bikeway may be most appropriate for the context.

The MUTCD tells agencies which traffic control devices
are needed to communicate that to all road users. New
crash modification factors reveal the safety benefits.
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Separated Bike Lanes in Practice
At the start of 2011, Richmond, VA, had a total of 8 miles of bike lanes. At the start of 2024 and over a decade of focus, this mid -sized American city has a network of
more than 70 miles, most of it buffered or separated
from vehicle traffic.

Richmond is driven to reach its Vision Zero goals by
2030, and a robust bike lane network is an important part of its work. Roadway conversions have not only proven a good tool for crash reduction, but they have also given Richmond opportunities to install a variety of bike lanes within existing right-of-way. After its Bike Master Plan was created in 2015, Richmond now builds buffered bike
lanes on select urban arterials, implementing many of
them in coordination with its pavement maintenance
program. This approach, rather than relying solely on
State and Federal funds, saves both time and money.

Richmond applies an equity lens citywide, with a
particular emphasis on the High Injury Street Network
and historically marginalized communities through its
Path to Equity policy document. Richmond's first
separated bike lanes appeared in 2018 near a
disadvantaged public housing community where a four-
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"Through these efforts, Richmond has seen greater bike
use," said Jakob Helmboldt, Richmond's Pedestrian,
Bicycle, and Trails Coordinator. "This includes a distinct AM and PM commute pattern in downtown on our two-
way separated bike lane on Franklin Street from the
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) campus to the
Virginia State Capitol Building. Franklin Street's success is leading to an extension through the VCU campus that
is currently under design."
In addition to enhanced bike access and safety,
Richmond is seeing speed management benefits and a
reduction in pedestrian crashes on many streets.

Richmond is also moving forward with more permanent
infrastructure upgrades on the most successful routes.

The most notable is reinforcing Franklin Street
downtown, where the Department of Public Works plans
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MORE INFORMATION
View the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures
webpage and factsheet on bicycle lanes for details on
applications and considerations for separated bicycle
lanes.

Contact Becky Crowe, FHWA Office of Safety, for
information on pedestrian and bicyclist -focused
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Except for the statutes and regulations cited, the contents of this document do not have the farce and effect of law and are not meant to bind the States or the public in any way This document is intended only to provide information regarding existing requirements under the law or r envy politics.

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Safety Benefits:

Converting traditional or flush
buffered bicycle lanes to a
separated bicycle lane with
flexible delineator posts can
reduce crashes up to:
53%
for bicycle/vehicle crashes.3
Bicycle Lane Additions can
reduce crashes up to:
49%
for total crashes on urban
4 -lane undivided collectors
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yet 6arca in Washing ton, DC.

Source: Alex Baca, Are°
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Most fatal and serious injury bicyclist crashes occur at non -intersection iocaticns, Nearly one-third of these crashes occur when motorists are overtaking bicyclists' because the speed and size differential between vehicles and bicycles can lead to severe injury. Many people are not comfortable riding a bicycle because of their fear that this type of crash may occur. To make bicycling safer and more comfortable for most types of bicyclists, State and local agencies should consider installing bicycle lanes. Providing bicycle facilities can mitigate or prevent interactions, conflicts, and crashes between bicyclists and motor vehicles, and create a network of safer roadways for bicycling.. Bicycle Lanes align with the Safe System Approach principle of recognizing human vulnerability -----where separating users in space can enhance safety for ail road users, Applications
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assist agencies In determining which
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included on new roadways or created
on existing roads by reallocating
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I am submitting my comments about the Protected Bike Lanes Project. I want to express my support for the project and other speed/traffic control. measures. It should be a priority for the City to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists by deconflicting the spaces they use. In the City of Vista and other North County communities pedestrian have been killed or injured by bikes and cars. Many bicyclists ride on sidewalks, which are for pedestrians. This is particularly dangerous with young people riding e -bikes, which can go over 2©mph, on sidewalks to children, disabled, or elderly pedestrians. Removing the barriers increases the hazards for pedestrians.

Having protected bike lanes increases safety from cars. Current driving patterns are unsafe for bikers and pedestrians. Many drivers travel roads too fast, seek short cuts in painted bike lanes, or just are distracted.

Specifically people using their cell phones and delivery drivers are not focused on their surroundings. They drive in bike lanes to beat a light or are not paying attention drift into them. Additionally, the expansion of delivery drivers are a nuisance to drivers, because they are distracted and often seek to save time by parking illegally in bike lanes. The protective infrastructure helps to keep people safe and traffic flowing.

The City has taken innovative steps to help people get around without cars. I believe keeping this infrastructure will expedite adoption and increase safety. Please deliberate and make wise decisions that increase safety and do not waste taxpayer dollars by unnecessarily removing the protected bike lanes.

Charles Bradshaw
Vista Resident

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Some people who received this message don't often get email fro arr 1 by to as 3rr#p+ rtant Dear Vista City Council:

Regarding the protected bike paths being installed around the city. While I would not have been keen on the raised tarmac curbs used as protection. Now that millions of dollars had been spent installing them. I think the prudent thing to do is to complete the project as far as painting and installing the high -visibility bollards along the bits where the raised tarmac curbs had already been installed. This would make them visible and avoidable for road users.

Then, I think you should monitor these installed stretches of the roadways for at least a few months to see if they have the effects intended (reducing driving speed, increase usage of active transportation/biking by the populace, decrease car v bike/peds collisions, etc) or if they are detrimental to road safety overall. Once the data is in, then you can better determine whether to take these infrastructure out or to install more of them.

For all the money already spent on this, it would be just nothing but waste to then turn around and spend another million or more taking the infrastructure out without even studying their effects first. I mostly bike commute, and don't like raised curb protection in general, but they CAN be safely navigated when traveling at a safe speed for the prevailing condition. After all, this is one of the questions in all the driver's license examination. The safe speed to travel is the one that is safe for the prevailing condition. Roads like S Melrose Dr, especially south of Sunset Dr, was built in such a way that allowed drivers to feel comfortable going well over the posted speed limit. This really has to change in you want safety for everyone.

Above all, please don't do what the City of Encinitas did to the Santa Fe Ave project where they just halt the project half done and achieving nothing but making the road more dangerous than it ever was for all modes of user. Millions had been spent and aggravations had been stirred. Make something out of it rather than throwing it all away for nothing just because you got shouted at.

Thank you for your considerations.

Michell Thitathan
Vista, CA

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What a waste of our money!!! These bike Zane /car curb stops Vista is putting in everywhere are so unsafe!!! First responders can't get through traffic to get to emergencies because cars can't pull over to the side of the road,.

Secondly , If a driver has car troubles they can't pull out of traffic lanes to safety. Nor can tow trucks get to them to get car out of traffic.

Street sweepers can't do their job,
Plus it's actually, making more traffic congestion
The city will probably get sued from some driver who suffer c... ;ages from clipping one of those. I've already seem two cars on the side of Sycamore with front wheel blown off.

Please stop and think- and get these removed.
1 didn't think Vista could do something worst than speed bumps and traffic circles!! Yet yes you did.

Why not just glue down truncated dames or some kind of rumble strip Bicycle accidents typically occurs near or at intersections. Not on straight aways.

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On Tuesday I was driving south on Meirose and had two firetrucks coming up behind me, No one could pull over to the right because the new berms in front of the bike areas was blocking our access to the right side of the road to get out of the way of the fire trucks.

I quickly had to pull into an entry to a drive through location to get out of the way. I feel quite certain this situation will delay the speed in which firetrucks can arrive at fires. It was very stressful for everyone and dangerous.

I hope the City will rethink the berms by the bike areas.

Thanking you in advance for your assistance on this matter.

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Susan and Joe Del Monte
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I hope you have a great week! My name is Connor, and I am a fellow resident here in Vista.

I'm writing to ask you and the council to please reconsider the new protected bike lanes and green bike lane projects around the city.

I've noticed the new bumps and barriers you've put between the traffic lanes and bike lanes, honestly, I think they're causing more problems than helping, I had a close call the other day while turning right at on Melrose at an intersection. The bump was so close to the turning lane that I had to slow down more than usual, and the driver behind me almost hit my car.

Another thing that worries me is how much money is going into this. As a future taxpayer, I feel like these projects are costing too much and not really solving the right problems. en we could be using our tax payments toward something more important like the pot holes around vista.

I'm all for safety and helping bikers, but I think there has to be a better way that doesn't make driving more dangerous or cost the city so much to implement. Maybe more signs or shared lanes instead of all the added bumps and barriers. Thank you for reading this. I wanted to share my thoughts and personal experiences of these protected bike lanes in hopes that you'll take my thoughts about it into deep consideration. Thank you very much! -Sincerely,
Resident of Vista.

Rancho Buena Vista HS Student

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I do not live in vista. However I drive through Vista on my way to La Costa resort 4 days a week. Recently you €nstalled asphalt blocks protecting the bike lanes. I get what your intentions arc. However these things are dangerous to motorists. I drove home Sunday at dusk heading north. These blocks tend to blend into the road at this time. Most of the blocks had reflective little stickers on them. Most had orange cones. Even with those on there these blocks were hard to see, The next thing I notice is the very few bicycles on the roads. I drive by the high school and rarely do 1 see bicycles. I see a few e bikes. Very few, Melrose is a dangerous road when f use it on Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings. Lots of cars all jockeying for position. Sitting through three light changes near the high school frustrates the drivers and they do stupid things. I don't know how many times I have had young drivers throw on a turn signal and just start turning into me. No space available but. I have to slam on my brakes and swerve to my right to avoid collisions. There is also tons of people in their frustration to get home who run red lights. It blows my mind how many run the lights right next to the courthouse. I can't even imagine t.hc number of lawsuits your city has set itself up tbr. People who try and avoid a collision colliding into one of these blocks. They will cause considerable damage to suspension parts of an automobile. Oil pan damage will occur and towing will be necessary° if a car get caught up on one of these things. Lastly I guess it always kind of twists me when government does something to protect only the few in spite of the many. I commend you for having classes for these kids on E -bikes. I believe the kids and adults need to learn the rules of the road, So many are uneducated on the fact that they arc no longer pedestrians. The bicycle and e -bikes are subject to the rules of the road. Riding the correct direction with the flow of tragic, stopping at red light and stop signs. Not using the pedestrian walk ways is a big one. I had a man trigger the pedestrian walk since to ride his e -bike across the street while going the wrong way on the road the other day.

Perfectly good bike lane was what he was using until the intersection. We all waited while he was already a block away down the road.

Okay I'll get ofT my soap box now. Thanks for letting me show some insight on what I see as a possible problem for all of us in the future.

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Richard Belton

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l appreciate the city's move to protect pedestrians and cyclists with the newly installed protected bike an Melrose Drive,
however, the construction has eliminated the available street parking used by parents of T -K, Kindergarten,, and First Grade students at the Breeze Mill Elementary School. School policy dictates that students in First Grade and below be picked up by a parents or guardian in -person and as such are not able to utilize the pickup drive-thru style lanes in the parking lot. The campus' parking lot has not evert enough spaces to tit the faculty vehicles with staff often required to park on side streets. Street parking along Melrose Way, the street that fronts the school, is already limited and is a neighborhood street with minimal available sidewalks and pedestrian safety options, In short, the removal of previously available street parking on Melrose Drive negatively impacts several hundred students and their families by creating an unsafe environment for drop off and pickup every day they attend school, Some rough numbers for you:

There arc tour 1st grade classes, each with 25+ enrolled students. Four kindergarten classes also with 25+ students enrolled, And finally two C -K classes, each with 25+ enrolled students. Assuming that each student requires drop otTand pickup by a parent or guardian, that is up to 250 vehicles that require safe and legal parking to accomplish drop off and pickup every school day.

As bussing for students is not offered unless they qualify, which few do there is no other option than to utilize personal vehicles to transport students to and from the campus.

As of this Friday, May 16, 2025, the only options available to parents are the 20 spots at the nearby Breeze Hill Park, several side -streets that do not have sidewalks and require children and their parents to walk on the street to reach a cross walk, and the parking lots of nearby businesses including a CVS and restaurants, Again, I appreciate the improvements you've implemented however I Fuld the complete lack of thought given to the impact on the safety trf the students and their families attending Vista's largest elementary school to be incredibly shortsighted.

Regards,
Adrian Webster
Concerned Parent ofaBreeze Hill 1st Grader

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Bike lanes -city council meeting tonight.
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I personally think the new protected bike lanes are good for that stretch of Melrose as I have noticed people slowing down and being more careful as they approach side streets or intersections since people have to slow down since the berm/bollard is close to the intersection. So, personally, I think they have increased safety and something needed to be done to ensure bikes and people are safe from cars. This stretch of South Melrose is heavily trafficked by cars, people and bikes. It should be safe for everyone. Also, I have two kids that ride a -bikes and I feel much safer with them riding to school with the berms there.

However, there are a few things I would like the city council to take a second look at.

1. The lone single berms shouldn't be there. There are a few out there and I could see how a single one could cause an accident. don't think anyone is expecting a single berm so I would suggest maybe removing just the singles.

2. Up by the breeze hill area parents still park their vehicles within the area of the berms and bollards so I have personally witnessed bikers having to get off their bikes to go around the cars as the bollard and berms are in the way and they can't move to the right to go around these vehicles. Yes, cars shouldn't park there but in case a car does go into that section anywhere along south Melrose dr, what should the person on the bike do? Also, there are cars that park along that stretch of Melrose since there are homes/driveways that lead right onto Melrose. Cars are parked in the bike lane here too.

3. Where do you pull over for emergency vehicles or what if my car breaks down? There is no emergency lane. Can an emergency vehicle drive through the bollards and berms? Do we still try to move to the right?. As we know, south Melrose at certain times of day can be very difficult to get through because of school traffic etc.

4. How will the area between the berms and the sidewalk be cleaned or kept dear from debris? Can a street cleaner get into this space to clean?
Thank you
Jacqui

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Dan O'Donnell
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:57 AM
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Dan, please support removing the berms & post on Melrose. Absolutely, no more berms. Also, green paint.

Shadowridge Owners bare the cost of alt landscaping (water, tree maintenance)on Melrose in our City. That includes the medians. I'm certain you are aware of how costly that is for our owners. But, the Shadowridge Owners want Melrose to have a perfect appearance, Melrose is one of the "gateways" to Shadowridge. Remove the berms.

Get Melrose back to a neat appearance.

Dan, I have faith that you will make the correct decision tonight.

Teene
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Re: Item D1. "Protected Bike Lanes Project"
I am a current resident of the City of Carlsbad who often rides on Melrose.

I am OPPOSED to the barriers and posts recently installed in the Bike Lane buffer area.

I can't say it any better than my friend Karl Rudnick who provided his own comments to oppose these barriers earlier this morning.

The last time I rode my bike on Melrose with some other members of my local club, North Coast Velo, we noticed the paint markings that widened the existing lanes by providing a left -side buffer in most areas. We were excited to see this additional space and markings that appeared to also designate future skip dashed paint for conflict areas at intersections and driveways.

But we also noticed marks that appeared to designate locations for curbs and bollards that would narrow the rideable space and prevent easy access to the travel lane which may be required for any number of reasons.

So what WAS an improved Class II Buffered Bike Lane, which is required use per CVC 21208 (which has multiple exceptions), has now been DOWNGRADED to a Class IV bicycle facility. It is no longer part of the Roadway. It is similar to a shoulder or sidewalk, and is optional for any cyclist to use. The only CVC sections that apply are when the Class IV ends at intersections, where cyclists must yield the ROW to re-enter.

Last year the City of Vista attempted to create Municipal Codes that would require bicyclists to use Class I or IV bicycle facilities rather than the adjacent roadway. Thanks to a lot of work, especially by Pete Grover, who was a former Attorney for the City of Vista, the City agreed that they do not have the authority to create Codes that are more restrictive than the California Vehicle Code.

Vista has now installed curb stops similar to ones installed in Cardiff that have proven to create more crashes (including a fatality) for bicyclists than existed before they were installed.

One of the issues that these curb stops will create is the need to remove debris that cannot be cleaned with a standard width street sweeper. I have been told that the City is not planning to buy a narrow one, so they have contracted for manual(!) sweeping!
It is important to understand that if you ride in the Class IV, you are not in the "Roadway", which means that you have a legal responsibility to yield anytime you leave for any reason, including going straight at any

intersection. On the other hand, you have the legal right to use the roadway following all the rules that exist for a road without a Class II Bike Lane.

Carlsbad has installed buffered Class II Bike Lanes on several East-West corridors without using curb stops and/or plastic posts while also highlighting conflict areas leading to intersections with "oceans" of green paint. In many cases where the road widens on the right side to create Right Tum Only Lanes, the Bike Lanes continue straight while overtaking motorists are required to yield to bikes. This treatment is intuitive to motorists and cyclists. It eliminates the legal requirement for cyclists to look back and negotiate with/yield to overtaking motorists before moving left from a curbside Bike Lane to go straight.

Attached is a San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC) Document approved by the Board that discusses how context is important in the design of any Bike facility. SDCBC sent a letter supporting the Bollards and Posts on Melrose. I respectfully disagree with the authors of the Coalition Letter because the context of North County Cities is much different than downtown San Diego, which has nothing like Melrose for comparison.

Here is an alternative to the posts and curb stops that could be installed to create a waming to motorists without creating a hazard to cyclists OR motorists.
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"Audio tactile line markings are small raised white bumps adjacent to line markings. These audible line markings alert motorists through both sound and vibration when they are veering out of their lane into oncoming traffic or the edge of the road."
For those of you who have read this far and have questions and/or would like to take a Smart Cycling Class, please sign up for one in Oceanside, which is currently the only location in San Diego County where this class is being offered.
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Pete Penseyres
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I live on Taylor Street where protected bike lanes were recently added. I am opposed to the installation of the asphalt berms and future bollards.

PROBLEMS CAUSED
- Reduced street parking needed for residents of the Presidio Villas apartments and a cluster of homes across from Golden Hill, (301-310 Taylor St). In the absence of the bollards not yet installed, many drivers are going over or between the berms to park in the bike lane because there isn't adequate parking left either in the complex parking lot or on the street. The parking should extend at least to the top of the hill past the entrance to the apartments as well as near the end of the new bike lane to allow street parking for the few homes there. A photo of the parking issue is attached below.

REASONS THEY'RE UNNECESSARY ON TAYLOR ST
-We rarely have bikers riding on our street.
-The sections of roadway where the protected bike lanes were added are very wide two-lane roads with sidewalks, where cars and bicyclists can easily share the road without berms. - These sections of roadway already have four speed humps that effectively slow traffic. I propose more speed humps could be added at the East end of Taylor St to make it even safer where there are no sidewalks. - The bike lane is short, less than half a mile of the L3 mile -long road. It doesn't seem effective to have such extreme measures for such a short section of road.

There is room enough for cars to park along the sidewalk curb and have a bike lane painted outside of that, as was done from the corner at Santa Fe to the East, ending at the entrance to the apartments. I strongly oppose this new addition the way it is engineered and request that you remove the berms and restripe the bike lanes to include adequate parking. We are very happy with the addition of the speed humps as it has made our street quite a bit safer to enjoy a walk or bike ride. I believe the addition of these berms and bollards to be a gross mis-allocation of public funding.

Thank you for reconsidering this project.

Sincerely,
Amber Sliffe
Residen I aylor St, Vista
2 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing in advance of the May 27th City Council meeting regarding the agenda topic related to recent traffic calming measures, including asphalt berms, roundabouts, and lane reductions. While I plan to attend the meeting, I understand public comment time may be limited. I hope this message helps clarify and support my concerns and can serve as a constructive reference for future project discussions.

I have served as a police officer for 13 years, with the past 7.5 years in the Traffic Division,

3.5 years as a motor officer and the last 4 years as a major/fatal accident investigator. My perspective is shaped by firsthand experience working with traffic complaints, roadway design concerns, and citizen safety. I fully support the City's mission to make our roads safer, but I believe in pursuing that goal through data -driven, balanced approaches.

Spy ect itmps
While speed humps can be effective in targeted areas, the volume installed across the city seems to be excessive. My family's daily 4 -mile commute to school now includes 18 speed humps in just 2 miles of that route resulting in over 70 speed hump crossings per day, not including errands or additional travel which pushes that number over 100. This increases travel time, adds unnecessary wear to vehicles, and raises significant concerns about emergency response delays in areas saturated with humps.

After reviewing the approval process, I noted that crash data was not required for speed hump placement. To evaluate actual traffic risk, I conducted a review using the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), a statewide crash database developed by UC Berkeley's Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC). TIMS uses data from the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), which includes law enforcement -reported collisions across California with details such as crash type, primary collision factor, location, injuries, and responsible party.

Below is a 127yearmsb history summary (2013-2©24) for key roadways affected by recent speed hump installations. The traffic volume, average speed, and resident approval percentages were obtained directly from the City of Vista's Traffic Engineering Department:

Beaumont Dr:

2 crashes (none speed -related)
• City -reported average speed: 27 mph
Resident approval: 52%
Crescent Dr:
5 crashes (none speed -related)
• City -reported average speed: 28 mph
Resident approval: 51%
Sunset Dr:
8 crashes (only 1 speed -related)
City -reported average speed: 33 mph
Resident approval: 56%
Across these three streets, only one speed -related crash occurred over a 12 -year. period.

This strongly sut;ests that the extensive speed hump deployment was not supported by meaningful or urgent collision data. Furthermore, the average speeds on Crescent and Beaumont Drive were only 2-3 mph over the posted 25 mph speed limit, and while Sunset Drive had a higher average speed of 33 mph, it still resulted in just one speed -related crash over 12 years.

Additionally, alt three streets barely exceeded the 51% resident approval threshold, which does not reflect overwhelming public support. This process also excluded nearby residents, including my own household, who were not eligible to vote on the installations but are significantly affected by them daily. In many cases, those driving over these humps most frequently had no voice in their approval..

Taken together, the low crash frequency, moderate speed levels, and narrow margins of approval raise important questions about whether these installations were necessary or effectively targeted to areas of actual need.

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I also reviewed the addition of raised asphalt berms separating bike lanes from traffic lanes on Melrose Drive and other corridors. Again, I turned to TIMS to assess collision risk. For the stretch of Melrose Drive from Highway 78 to Faraday Avenue (approximately 4 miles), TIMS reports the following crash data over the past US:

Total crashes: 189
Bicycle -involved crashes: 13
8 determined to be the bicyclist's fault
4 determined to be the vehicle's fault
1 undetermined
Only four driver (vehicle) -at -fault crashes involving bicycles over 12 years occurred in this section. Based on these numbers, it is difficult to justify the scale and cost of physical separation measures as a response to an issue that does not appear to be statistically significant.

Beyond the lack of supporting data, there are serious operational concerns:

Vehicles now have no safe shoulder or turnout area to pull over for emergencies or traffic stops
Law enforcement will face difficulty safely conducting traffic enforcement Emergency vehicles may be delayed during peak congestion with no clear path for drivers to yield

Disabled vehicles or crash -related blockages will obstruct active travel lanes, creating safety hazards on 50 mph roadway
These are not hypotheticals, I travel this corridor daily, and I can confirm these risks are very real.

I am committed to roadway safety, not just as a resident, but as a traffic professional.

However, I respectfully believe that recent traffic calming measures were implemented without sufficient data support and have introduced new concerns that may outweigh the intended benefits. I encourage the Council to reconsider current strategies and refocus efforts where data clearly demonstrates risk and need.

Thank you for your time and for your service to our community.

Respectfully,
Matt Bowen
Police Corporal / Accident Investigator - Traffic Division Resident, City of Vista

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I am writing to express my concern about the new protected bike lanes installed by the city. I live in the Shadowridge area and travel on Melrose at least four times a day. These barriers pose a safety hazard to both cars, bikes, and truly anyone in the city.

There are no longer any safe areas to pull over on the side of the road in case of car trouble, an accident, or if an emergency vehicle needs to get through. I've experienced multiple situations on Melrose during rush hour when fire engines or sheriff's deputies needed to pass, and drivers moved to the side to allow them through. With the new barriers in place, that is no longer possible.

If someone calls 911 and first responders are delayed because they can't access the scene quickly, that responsibility falls on those who implemented these changes — and that delay could cost lives. Yes, speeding on Melrose is a real concern, but these barriers now prevent sheriffs from safety pulling over speeding drivers or enforcing traffic laws.

Furthermore, traffic law permits drivers to move to the right up to 200 feet before making a turn. The new barriers obstruct this maneuver, often extending right up to business entrances. As a result, drivers must brake abruptly and make sharp turns, introducing new traffic hazards rather than enhancing safety.

In addition, the bike lanes are now inaccessible to street sweepers, making regular cleaning impossible. This creates safety risks for cyclists, as debris buildup can cause loss of control. If a cyclist were to hit one of these barriers, they could be thrown into oncoming traffic. Similarly, if a vehicle traveling at high speed strikes a barrier, the likelihood of the car flipping is significantly increased.

As the Mayor stated in his video 98% of Vista residents travel by car. That leaves 2% that use other means of travel such as walking, public transportation and using a bicycle. Why are we catering to the minority of residents? It doesn't make sense. Vista is not a "biking" community. Cities like Leucadia, Encinitas and Carlsbad, who are much more biking friendly, have not taken such drastic measures.

This plan needs to be reevaluated. Taxpayer dollars should not be spent on a poorly conceived project that creates more problems than it solves. Enough public funds have already been misused —the installation should be halted immediately, and the barriers removed.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:06 AM
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Good morning,
Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the meeting tonight. I am a VUSD high school teacher and parent of a VUSD student (one week away from being a MVHS graduate!).

My wife and I moved to Vista four years ago and quickly came to love our community. This is the Letter I submitted through the bike coalition website:

As a VUSD teacher and parent of a VUSD student I am dedicated to living in Vista and making it a better (and safer) place to live. As the city grows (which is a great thing!), we need to provide more alternatives to single occupancy vehicles. As a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and an emphasis on public transportation and roadway design I can confidently say that increasing space for cars only makes traffic worse. The only alternative that will have a lasting impact will be to build and maintain protected bike lanes that connect the different parts of the city together and to NCTD public transportation. We have one of the most efficient and reliable public transit systems in Southern California and we should be encouraging multi -modal transportation, not simply maintaining the status quo.

Dylan Karzen

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:42 PM
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My name is Gail Frazier
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I wanted to leave messages for all of the council members that I am strongly in support of the new protected bike lanes.
also wanted to personally talk to the mayor about this issue if possible.

I was gold that he does not want the protected bike lanes and I would like to find out why he feels that way.

Thank you,
Gail Frazier

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:55 PM
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This is my comment for the Protected Bike Lanes in todays council meeting.

The protected bikes lanes that have been added along S Melrose and N Santa Fe are fantastic! I myself use them to and they provide a huge sense of security. There are too many reckless drivers and these protected bike lanes reduce the risk of getting hit by reckless drivers. I see so many students use them which is amazing as I'm seeing less car traffic during school mornings and afternoons. It would be great to see more protected bikes lanes and a bike network that connects schools, parks, and transit centers. Protected bike lanes are a great step in making Vista a more enjoyable place to live. Too many people think Vista is just a place to drive through and that is far from the truth. Thank you,
Odalis Lopez

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:55 PM
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Good evening Councilmembers,
You may remember that in 2021, my son was the victim of a hit and run on his bicycle. The driver was never found, so did not face any consequences. Luckily, my son's injuries were not insurmountable. Consequently, I am always happy to see more traffic calming and safety measures on our roadways. Even if protected bike lanes are not the perfect solution for bike riders, they are substantially better than an easily ignored stripe of paint.

I have seen a fair amount of backlash on social media regarding the barriers, but I have been extremely distressed to see that our mayor is jockeying for political points instead of explaining how this safety measure is an added benefit for our community. It makes me feel as though the mayor is favoring certain constituents over others. Some people on the social media conversation are even threatening violence against cyclists. I can't imagine how that feels for the families who have lost loved ones to bicycle/car accidents. I know how angry it makes me. The mayor should be rebutting that language instead of riling people up.

Seeing as how the conversation has already been had and the project nearly completed, I feel that we should give the lanes a chance to protect lives. I want my tax dollars to make our city safer for all. Cars are not the end-all, be-all of transportation and our future will have to have more choices available as our population grows. Humans are adaptable, including drivers. We will all get used to the shift.

As Theodore Roosevelt said, in 1907, "The object of the government is the welfare of the people." That means all of the people. Even cyclists.

Thank you for your time,
Carol Jefferies

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Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:09 AM
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to do away with the newly installed protected bike lanes and stop construction throughout Vista.

It's too much. The last I heard from city council about 3 years ago was they realized Vista is a " through city " meaning a lot of commuters drive through vista to get to other cities. Reducing travel lanes will impede that aEin cause more traffic. Because a majority of citizens use cars and not bikes; and because Idling vehicles in traffic significantly impacts the environment by producing harmful emissions, wasting fuel, and contributing to air pollution. Idling can lead to increased carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to global warming, and release various pollutants that affect air quality and human health.

City money spent to serve few while hindering most is not a good investment.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:49 AM
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California law states that all vehicles and trucks must be able to move out of the way to fire trucks and ambulances and law enforcement vehicles!
California driver handbooks state such.

The berms create an unsafe environment to bikes and vehicles.

Collisions and Accidents are at stake.

Driver distraction as these berms create cause harm to all on the road! To be able to drive to the right edge of road and stop until the emergency vehicles have passed! These berms do not allow such a maneuver!
Please remove the berms so as to prevent any further harm to all! Thank you,
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:18 PM
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Subject: Installation of Type A dikes along South Melrose Drive adjacent to bike lanes Honorable Mayor and City Council
I have watched regularly over the last month as Vista Maintenance crews have painted high visibility bike markings along many streets and most notably Melrose Drive. It is wonderful that the city is taking positive steps to support bicycle users with the exponential growth of e -bikes and other alternative modes of transportation. However, I was simply shocked to see the installation of 6" "Type A" asphalt raised dike sections being installed in the middle of the roadway shoulder/cycling buffer zone. They appear to be intended to separate the Melrose bike path from the regular flow of traffic. This isn't some "new" concept like a roundabout that people can adjust to — this is a fixed object that I believe increases the city's risk exposure, for the following reasons.

There are multiple safety concerns:

1. The installation of any fixed object within a clear recovery zone for a 50 MPH collector/distributor road (like Melrose) would seem to be in conflict with every traffic engineering concept and roadway delineation strategy I saw during my 37 -year career with Caltrans.

Mark Phelan — PLS 7111
Caitrans District 11 - Deputy District Director — Retired

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8:58 PM
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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
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I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe. Change is hard for people, but it is the only way to bring about better and safer options. Help keep our home safe for our cyclists.

Sincerely,
Ruby Jimenez
Vista Resident
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 8:39 PM
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I've been a resident of Vista & Oceanside for over 40 years. I've watched how these two cities have grown with more vehicles year after year. I, as well as my extended family, are Vista residents. I've watched how budget cuts have forced our kids/grandkids to lose school bus/transportation services. For some of our kids who live

1.5 + miles away from their school, riding their bike to school is their only option. We live off Buenacreek, where there isn't any bus service. The speed limit is between 20 - 40 mph in some areas, yet no one ever goes that slow. If you check city records, there are a large number of accidents each year, most due to excessive speed. I can't tell you how many times I've seen bicyclists barely avoid getting hit by cars going faster than the speed limit, or drivers who refuse to share the road in areas where there isn't much embankment. Just last week, a group of adult cyclists going on Buena Creek from Santa Fe to Twin Oaks were almost run off the road by impatient drivers. Keep in mind thatthey were traveling between 30 - 40 miles per hour. I was able to get behind the group and allowed them space while other cars honked and attempted to go around me. This opened up my eyes and brought concern since my grandson and friends travel this road in the early hours on their way to Rancho Buena Vista High School. You might ask why they travel such a busy street, unfortunately, there are no other streets that connect until they reach Monte Vista. As you may know, Monte Vista is another highly traveled road with no bike lane and few sidewalks.There is an elementary school to which some children travel on bikes, so these bike lanes are very important. I was happy to see the great progress that has been made recently to help protect cyclists so far. I'm deeply concerned that what we, the many concerned residents of Vista, approved is now being threatened with removal. In my humble opinion, these bike lanes will help keep our children as well as adult cyclists safer. I believe it will also encourage more people to use bicycles more often.

Thank you for your time,
Maria Spade
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I hope you are doing well. Below are my comments in support of the protected bike lanes. I'm unable to make it to tonight's meeting, otherwise I would go and read them myself. "Good evening Vista City Council. My name is Jeremy Nolan, and I'm here to voice my strong support for the protected bike lanes this council already approved.

I'm a native Vistan, born and raised. Over the last ten years, I've ridden my bike more than 15,000 miles from Oregon to Virginia, Canada to Mexico, and even Panama to Ecuador. But despite all that experience, I do not feel safe riding on the streets of my own hometown. In fact, I stopped biking to work here because of the unsafe riding conditions I faced.

It's disheartening to hear that our mayor is proposing to undo this thoughtful, community -driven plan that gives parents, students, and workers a safer way to move through their city. Reversing this decision isn't just a step backwards on safety, it's fiscally irresponsible, especially when reversing this decision could cost taxpayers up to $1 million. That is money that should go toward schools, parks, or public safety, not into reversing common-sense transit solutions.

I urge the mayor to listen to the residents of Vista and build a city where riding a bike isn't a risk, but a right. Thank you."
Jeremy Nolan, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech -Language Pathologist
Vista Adult Transition Center
325 East Bobier Street, Vista, CA 92083

May 27, 2025
Mayor John Franklin
Councilmember Dan O'Donnell
Councilmember Katie Melendez
Councilmember Corinna Contreras
Councilmember Jeff Fox
Re: D1. - Protected Bike Lanes Project (CIP No. 8362) Discussion **Urgent Request for Removal of Unsafe Bike Lane Barriers on Melrose Drive** To Mayor Franklin, and the Members of the City Council, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the bike lane barriers installed on Melrose Drive, which have been directly contributing to vehicle accidents and posing significant safety risks to both motorists and cyclists. These barriers obstruct the ability of drivers to pull over in case of an emergency, further endangering public safety.

Multiple incidents have already been reported where these barriers have either caused collisions or prevented drivers from safely maneuvering their vehicles when necessary.

Instead of promoting safer streets, these obstructions have inadvertently created hazardous driving conditions that could result in severe injuries or worse.

I urge you to take immediate action in reassessing the necessity of these barriers. Public safety must remain a top priority, and removing these unsafe structures would prevent further accidents while allowing emergency vehicles and drivers to respond effectively to urgent situations.

I respectfully request a prompt review of this issue and a timeline for corrective action.

Residents and motorists alike deserve roads that truly prioritize safety and accessibility.

Please provide an update on the measures that will be taken to address this concern.

Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
Leslie A. Brazier
-Cordoba Way
Vista, CA 92081

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 5:07 PM
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Sorry for the late entry ; we feet these bumpers are way overdone, a needless expense in a city that has other pressing needs, and a dangerous impediment to emergency vehicles . Perhaps a few dollars spent on teaching our youngsters how to ride their bikes on city streets safely would be better spent ! Se nc_frotr.LtP& al,lnem AQL_app..to ...IO.S
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:42 PM
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I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Carol G.

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I urge you to keep the newly installed protected bike lanes and continue construction throughout Vista. I support bike lanes in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists, with some studies showing a 53% reduction in accidents thanks to separated bikeways.

Our community deserves to walk, bike and drive without fear. We recognize that injury and death are far too frequent on our streets and it is the City's responsibility to keep people safe.

Sincerely,
Jim Jaffee
Longtime biker

Multiple incidents have already been reported where these barriers have either caused collisions or prevented drivers from safely maneuvering their vehicles when necessary.

Instead of promoting safer streets, these obstructions have inadvertently created hazardous driving conditions that could result in severe injuries or worse.

I respectfully request a prompt review of this issue and a timeline for corrective action.

Residents and motorists alike deserve roads that truly prioritize safety and accessibility.

Please provide an update on the measures that will be taken to address this concern.

Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
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Vista, CA 92081

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I would like to show my support in KEEPING the protected bike lanes. My child is a new e -bike rider who has also taken your safety course. I feel that the bike lanes have that extra coverage of protection, not only for my child but also for other residents. I have read and heard other residents complaining about the bumpers being added and it seems like most complaints are because " they can't cut into the bike lane any longer". The point of these bumpers is to protect our children and other fellow citizens who are utilizing the bike lane. I understand that it may not be "convenient" for some people as they will have to wait longer to turn but overall that is of tittle concern to me and I'm sure other parents as well. My overall concern is safety for everyone in the community. It gives me a little more peace of mind knowing someone in a rush will not run my child over while headed to the high school or other highly traveled areas on their bikes.

My vote is to keep the protected bike lanes and not waste city money on removing them. Please keep our children and other residents protected.

Thank you,
Khrystina

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Dear Vista City Council and Mayor,
I urge you to get rid of the newly installed protected bike lanes and STOP construction throughout Vista. These bike lanes will not reduce injuries and fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists. The ones installed on Olive are absolutely worthless. I have lived in that area for 15 yrs and there are rarely any bikes that go through there. So why affect 8000 cars for 3 bikes maybe a week? Doesn't make sense. This is really a bigger push to try and get rid of cars. This also reduces the number of parking spots on Olive for the residents.

The main problem is kids on e -bikes that do not pay attention and ride in the middle of the active roads anyways. They do not use the bike lanes regardless. They are reckless riding wheelies down the road and don't care about the cars coming. Maybe a little enforcement would go a long way. Things like this and adding speed bumps don't stop the root cause of these issues. Stop wasting our money on this for less than 1% of the population to use.

Sincerely,
Vista Resident
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 2:39 PM
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Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
I urge you to maintain the newly installed protected bike lanes, because they are important for ensuring cyclist safety, reducing injuries, and encouraging sustainable transportation.

While some community members may have expressed concerns, data indicates that protected bike lanes calm traffic and improve overall safety. In fact, the overwhelming consensus from transportation research, public health studies, and safety analyses supports that protected bike lanes improve safety for cyclists and often also improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

Protected bike lanes align with Vista's goals of safety, sustainability, and community well-being. Please continue investing in protected bike infrastructure and other safety measures to protect all roadway users in Vista.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,
Janis Jones
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 2:01 PM
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Re: Item D1. "Protected Bike Lanes Project"
I am a current resident of the City of Carlsbad who often rides on Melrose.

I am OPPOSED to the barriers and posts recently installed in the Bike Lane buffer area. I'd like to submit one more link to explain my opposition.

How to ruin a buffered bike lane
Pete Penseyres
League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor #2020 1

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