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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 past the Ladue Schnucks and connects with Delmar Blvd in University City. Continuing north from Delmar the trail makes a connection to Old Bonhomme Rd and then continues north again to Olive Blvd in the City of Olivette and terminates near the Olive and I-170 intersection. The length of the proposed project is approximately two (2) miles. Construction of the trail will require the installation of pedestrian signal improvements at Ladue Rd and Delmar. Commissioner Brot commented on the design of the trail, in regards to the separation between the pedestrian traffic and bicycle traffic. Ms. Brot would like to see a separation between those as implemented on Forsyth by GRG, for pedestrian safety, as the demographics of the proposed project area include a majority of older population. Mr. Owens explained that when a new facility is installed, users start to understand how to use it in a self-regulating process. The design of the trail is based on a national standard (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials – Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities.) and fulfills all its requirements. Officer Margul requested information regarding emergency response for trail users. Mr. Owens explained that vehicles will be able to drive on the trail in case of emergencies, and that collapsible bollards will be installed at certain locations close to the accesses to the trail, for emergency response and maintenance vehicles. Commission had no additional comments and was in support of the project. A copy of the presentation is also posted on the City’s website. 3. Parkview Gardens Neighborhood Sustainability Plan Commissioner Henderson invited Tim Breihan from H3 Studio, planning consultant of the Parkview Gardens sustainability Plan to address the Traffic Commission. At this time, conceptual land use options are being presented. In October 2010, the City was awarded a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Challenge Planning Grant and a Department of Transportation (DOT) TIGER II Planning Grant for Parkview Gardens: A Sustainable and Accessible Neighborhood. The combined grants will allow the City to pursue improvements to the Parkview Gardens neighborhood that will foster greater connectivity to the light rail system; create LEED-certified affordable housing; and develop a portion of the Centennial Greenway trail and on-street bike routes. The project will also redesign parks as the center of neighborhood life and create neighborhood development plans. Traffic Commission had no additional comments and was in support of the project. A copy of the presentation is also posted on the City’s website. Traffic Commission Minutes – October 12, 2011 Page 2