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City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2024 Page 8 of 11 longer than the reduced two-lane option and would be a lower level of service. A signal could be added later if Council decides that is preferable. Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson asked why not put in a four-way stop at intersections. Director Kowar stated the data shows this will work better and doesn't stop every car if we don't need to. Mayor Leh asked if any beacons or HAWK signals are needed in the two-lane option. Director Kowar stated that with pedestrians only crossing one lane of traffic at a time and having refuge areas, those types of signals are not usually needed. Mayor Leh asked if beacons would be added if the reduced four -lane option was used. Director Kowar stated that option would include beacon at Via Capri and Eldorado. Councilmember Bierman stated he would like to see the use of beacons at crosswalks. Councilmember Hoefner asked if the reduced four -lane option or the two-lane option has the greatest safety. Director Kowar stated the two-lane option is the safest option. Councilmember Hoefner asked which has the higher level of service for all users. Director Kowar stated the two-lane option has the highest level of service across all users. Councilmember Kern asked if a roundabout at Pine would be a viable option. Director Kowar stated it would work in either a four -lane or two-lane option; it is warranted but just barely at this traffic level. Councilmember Kern stated people do like the idea of bike safety but people are concerned about how the road will be used in an emergency evacuation. She asked if we could start with the reduced four lanes and then determine if it reduces speeds. If it doesn't work, then we can move to the two-lane option. Director Kowar stated that could work but may have additional costs if beacons and other changes are added. Councilmember Kern asked if removing left turn lanes with the reduced four lanes would allow for better flow of traffic. Director Kowar stated that removing left hand turn lanes would delay traffic much more and make it more dangerous for those turning left. Public Comments Rebecca Whalen, Louisville, urged Council to choose the two-lane option to make it safer for children crossing Via Appia. She stated the four lanes encourage speeding and people don't stop for pedestrians. The slower street will be safer. Larry Donner, Louisville, asked Council to keep Via Appia as it is and reject the pilot project.