During a recent government meeting, officials discussed critical traffic and safety concerns related to the proposed development near Veterans Memorial Park. A significant point of contention was the design of the left turn into the site at the main driveway, located just east of a planned roundabout at Lyon Avenue. While it has been established that there will be no left turn out of the site, the allowance for a left turn into the site has raised safety concerns due to projected traffic volumes. The traffic study indicates that up to 150 left turns could occur in a single hour, prompting calls for a dedicated left turn lane to mitigate potential rear-end collisions.

Concerns were also voiced regarding the proximity of the westernmost driveway on Lyon Avenue to the roundabout. Although the driveway has been slightly repositioned to reduce interference, officials noted that the effectiveness of this change would depend on a forthcoming VISIM analysis. This analysis will assess whether traffic queuing from the roundabout could back up to the driveway, potentially complicating access.

Another key issue discussed was the need for a second pedestrian crossing across Veterans Memorial Park. The development includes extensive walkways and bikeways, connecting to local neighborhoods and the East Bay bike path. However, the current pedestrian routes require significant detours, which may lead pedestrians to cross at unmarked locations. Officials emphasized the importance of creating a safe, marked crosswalk in this area to accommodate natural pedestrian traffic and enhance safety.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the need for careful planning and consideration of traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the development process, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the needs of both vehicles and pedestrians in the community.