Galang provided a presentation on El Monte Avenue Corridor Study (1:38:08).
Public comments (2:24:23):
Terry Bush stated that backups occur at stop signs, indicated his support for a road diet, and requested a
sign to indicate El Monte and Springer. He was concerned that Hollingsworth median islands will cause
delays to traffic exiting from the neighborhood. He also suggested speed feedback signs along El Monte. He
indicated his appreciation for the public engagement process that Galang provided. Finally, he noted that the
traffic calming on North Clark and Los Altos does not work.
Jerry Maloney thanked Galang for public engagement and supported Alternative 3 to prioritize bicycle and
pedestrian safety.
Matt Styden, who lives on Hollingsworth, stated he fully supports the project, however he felt staff
overestimated the capacity impact. He supported the road diet concept and anticipated a traffic-calming
effect. He also requested durable curbs.
Tim Cougan, who lives on Todd, supported the plan. He expected some traffic diversion to Todd, where there
are traffic humps. He requested attention to potential consequences on Todd, Arroyo, and Vista Grande.
Charles Mathis, who lives on Hollingsworth, supported Alternative 3. He stated his opposition to the
diversions.
Serge Bonte, who lives on Lloyd, supported the plan. He requested that the El Camino Real and Escuela
intersection eliminate the driveway to the Walgreens.
Bruce England supported reimagining the corridor as a green, complete street and supported eliminating the
Walgreens driveway on El Camino Real.
Silja Paymer supported Alternative 3 to encourage walking and biking. She encouraged the City to prioritize
the life and safety of students over the speed of vehicle flow and suggested changes on side streets. Finally,
she requested a raised element be brought to the crossings.
Mary Dateo stated her support for Alternative 3 and requested plantings. She noted that the El Monte and
Springer intersection allows for fast right turns which makes it very hard for cyclists to merge. She requested
speed mitigation at this corner. At Escuela and El Camino Real, she suggested a separation of phases or no
right turns on red at the Escuela and Walgreens intersection.
Chris Parry spoke in support of Alternative 3. He wanted more detail on buffered versus protected bike lanes
on El Monte. He supported use of rubber bumpers and objective metrics.
April Webster expressed thanks for this work and supported Alternative 3. She requested protected
bikeways and asked about AB 43. She also requested green street elements such as grasses in medians.
She also requested no right turns on red at El Camino.
Sharon Tan asked for an evaluation of effects on side streets like Mountain View Ave and Lloyd. She also
mentioned a senior facility planned on El Monte.
Committee Comments (2:50:52):
Katz stated the devil is in the details. He requested consideration and addressing of diversion impacts.
Ambiel stated her support for the road diet. She noted that Clarke is a school route and requested baseline
data collection for that street. She also noted speeding concerns on Springer. Finally, she reiterated
concerns about diversion to Clarke at San Antonio and appreciated the opportunity to collaborate.