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Council trims protected‑bike infrastructure after heated public debate; motion passes 3–2
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate, the council voted 3–2 to remove or alter a set of recently installed safety berms/delineators on South Melrose and other segments in District 4 while keeping delineators in selected segments and retaining protections at several other locations.
The Vista City Council voted 3–2 to remove a set of recently installed physical berms and delineators on portions of South Melrose Drive and to modify other protected bicycle‑lane installations after a contentious public hearing that drew more than two dozen speakers for and against the infrastructure.
Councilmember O’Donnell moved a detailed list of removals and retention that targeted berms and delineators mainly in District 4, with certain exceptions where delineators were to remain. The motion specified removal…
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