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CityCouncil | 2006-11-21 | 10 | additional East Bay Paratransit and Friendly Taxi Service coupons. Approved. The Public Works Director provided a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a performance metric was being maintained in order to compare the number of riders per year, to which the Public Works Director responded that he would check. Councilmember Matarrese requested an updated performance comparison for the duration of the service. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06-565) Resolution No. 14042, "Authorizing Applications for the Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary Funds and the Bicycle Transportation Account to Conduct an Estuary Crossing Feasibility Study, Appropriate Measure B Funds as Local Match, and Authorize the Public Works Director to Execute All Necessary Grant Documents. Adopted. The Public Works Director provided a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired what type of modifications could be made to the Posey Tube. The Public Works Director responded changing the railing and doing some cantilevering of the bike path; stated an opportunity may exist with a third ventilation tube that runs through the center of the two existing vehicular tubes. Councilmember Matarrese stated periodically he rides his bike through the Posey Tube to commute to Berkeley; the Posey Tube is the preferred crossing because there is no wait for a bus; the walkways should be reviewed; he is willing to consider all three options. Councilmember Daysog suggested performing an analysis on a plan to clean and maintain the Tube's walls. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda, (submitted handout) thanked the Public Works Department for pursuing the feasibility study ; stated many options are available; ninety-five bicyclists and pedestrians rode Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 November 21, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-11-21.pdf |