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10 Dr. Brown said he thinks this is a great area to work cooperatively with Albemarle County on public education on rights of pedestrians. He also suggested having a stand alone “City Notes” and having the County do the same. He said we could also get the Division of Motor Vehicles to emphasize it, and perhaps add pedestrian rights to their driving test. He said he supports the recommendations, but said they are expensive, noting that a big cost is making ADA ramps accessible. He asked if there are other ways to do this that would be cheaper. Mr. Tolbert said that can be looked at. Ms. Audrey Danenberg of the Department of Blind and Visually Impaired, a member of the Committee, offered to go with Council to look at the curb cuts. She said they should be changed so they are perpendicular to streets rather than on the corner as many are now. Mr. Norris asked if storm drains cause a hazard, and Mr. Tolbert said that is one of the policy issues. Ms. Edwards asked if evaluation can be done every three to six months. She asked what the process will look like. Mr. Tolbert said a schedule can be set up and regular updates can be given. Mr. Huja said it is an excellent report, but said he would hate to use billboards for public education. He suggested putting LED lights at the crossing at the federal courthouse, and said two could be used on Water Street Mr. Tolbert said LED lights are not put at signalized intersections. He said it is proposed to have LED lights by the Water Street parking garage and the new hotel because of the heavy pedestrian traffic. Mr. Huja said zebra strips bother him, and he thinks brick crossings are pretty visible. Mr. Huja said that while the crossing at the Virginia Industries for the Blind was not in the study area, he thinks there is a need for improvement at that crossing. Dr. Brown said it is his observation that City vehicles do a good job stopping for pedestrians, but suggested a periodic reminder to City staff to set a good example. Mr. Huja made a motion to approve the recommendations, with the exception of using billboards for public education, and Dr. Brown seconded the motion. The recommendations, minus use of billboards, were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $700,000 is hereby re-allocated from currently appropriated monies in the capital projects fund in the following manner: Transferred From $200,000 Project: P-00335 G/L Code: 599999 $200,000 Project: SS-008 G/L Code: 599999 $300,000 Project: CP-002 G/L Code: 599999 Transferred To $700,000 Project: P-00508 G/L Code: 599999 REPORT : WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION STATUS REPORT Ms. Kristel Riddervold, Environmental Administrator, said that the 15 member advisory committee has been meeting and will hold its final meeting on September 17.