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Albany commission weighs options for regulating speed and behavior on Ohlone Greenway; residents call for better maintenance and clearer lane markings
Summary
Commissioners examined options for addressing perceived conflicts on the Ohlone Greenway and other multiuse paths, including signage, education, trail ambassadors, striping refresh, and infrastructure changes. Public commenters emphasized maintenance, repainting, widening pedestrian paths and separating fast and slow users.
The Transportation Commission discussed strategies to manage speeds and user conflicts on the city's multiuse trails, focusing primarily on the Ohlone Greenway. Staff summarized three broad approaches: signs and markings (including posted speed recommendations and dynamic speed feedback signs), public awareness and ambassador programs, and infrastructure changes such as minor speed-calming elements, rumble strips or widening.
Staff noted recent national and local studies suggesting e-bike speeds may not differ substantially from conventional bicycles, but said perception of speed remains a real concern for many users. The staff presentation outlined examples from other jurisdictions: 15 mph posted limits, split lane slow/fast treatments,…
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