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Pascal/Keya Recommendations o PWETC Did not provide a recommendation on a layout Recommended an all-way stop be added at Brooks/Pascal intersection o Public Works Staff Recommendation to Council Recommend going with option 3 to install sidewalks behind the curb with no changes to Pascal St. The Commission and staff discussed a range of project considerations, including the potential use of a roundabout, parking restrictions, biking on shared-use pathways, four-way stop concerns, sidewalk maintenance responsibilities, pathway connectivity, and crosswalk placement and usage. Staff noted that parking would not be permitted on the hill and would instead be relocated adjacent to the park. Commissioner Boulton raised a concern that a short or disconnected pathway segment could present a safety issue for children, particularly if users transition from a protected pathway directly onto the street without clearly recognizing the change in safety conditions. J. Hines, 2496 Pascal St. J. Hines asked the Commission to consider how an accident is defined and questioned whether any accidents have occurred at the intersection. It was noted that the concept of a “close call” is subjective, and based on personal experience, the cost of the project was not viewed as justified. J. Hines also emphasized that stop signs are universally recognized and understood by drivers. T. Baker, 2496 Pascal St. T. Baker, who lives near the proposed project, expressed concerns about narrowing the street. It was noted that the roadway is frequently used by larger vehicles such as school buses and garbage trucks, and that the proposed bump-out could create new challenges. Despite concerns about vehicle speed, no accidents were reported in the area. Based on this experience, T. Baker questioned whether the cost of street narrowing is justified when more cost-effective and less permanent options may be available to address speeding. Support was expressed for the addition of a sidewalk, provided that the street width is maintained to allow for the safe and efficient flow of traffic. T. Foreman, 2490 Pascal St. T. Forman stated that, in their view, funding has not yet been identified for how the three proposed project options would be financed. T. Forman also noted that documentation had previously been requested to support the claim that narrowing the street would reduce vehicle speeds and stated that, to date, this information has not been provided. It was expressed that, 4