pages: CityCouncil/2007-03-06.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2007-03-06 | 8 | provided any input. The Public Works Director responded the school did not want to state a preference. Mayor Johnson inquired whether crosswalk changes had been made when the Transportation Commission addressed the matter. The Public Works Director responded some improvement were made ; stated the triangular striping was not done; the Police Department viewed the area differently because of the eastbound changes for drop offs and pick ups at Lum School. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the drop off and pick up changes were made after the matter was presented to the Transportation Commission. The Program Specialist II responded the changes were implemented in August; stated the matter was brought to the Transportation Commission in May and again in September or October; the Police Department reassessed the matter and indicated that the changes made a sufficient difference. Vice Mayor Tam inquired how a bus driver would determine whether a person was waiting for a bus rather than waiting to cross or pick up a child. Mr. Pujol responded there would be an off set between the bus stop pole and the crosswalk. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether buses stopped frequently at Sandcreek Way before, to which Mr. Pujol responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan stated that he walks in the area twice a week; efforts have been made to improve safety; crossing the street is still a chore; he prefers to cross at Grand Street or Willow Street; having a marked crosswalk at Pond Isle would provide a false sense of security; ridership is encouraged; inquired why the Express W goes down Shoreline Drive if Otis Drive has high ridership; stated the 63-line goes down Otis Drive because of run time; something is missing in the equation; all options should be reviewed; he cannot support adding additional stops. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he cannot see placing the bus stop at Sandcreek Way and Otis Drive; he is not worried about bus drivers; car drivers have been the cause of accidents involving children; he would be in favor of the Pond Isle bus stop except for the question of whether Pond Isle is the right place for a bus Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 6, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-03-06.pdf |