pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 12 | document considered the historic theater and Cineplex no parking zone. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded the analysis focused on significant criteria; stated traffic signal operations were reviewed; parking in front of the theater was not addressed because the issue was not significant. The Police Lieutenant gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Tam stated the traffic study assumed 100% occupancy in 2005 and found that there was no emergency access impact i the Transportation Commission looked at unintended safety consequences from creating a defacto right-turn lane; Oakland Chinatown has an incredible amount of pedestrian traffic; the Metropolitan Transportation Commission put in bulb-outs; viewing bulb-outs as being a potential problem seems counter intuitive. Mayor Johnson stated John Knox-White thinks that Central Avenue is effectively being widened, which is unsafe. The Police Lieutenant stated the lane widths would remain exactly the same whether there is metered parking or passenger loading zones. Mayor Johnson stated that Mr. Knox-White stated that the proposed right-turn lane creates a possible safety hazard for pedestrians by increasing the number of traffic lanes. The Police Lieutenant stated people go around stopped traffic by crossing bike lanes, which is perfectly legal; the Transportation Commission's main focus was on pedestrian and bicycle traffic; congestion is expected in a downtown area and can be a good thing for overall safety because traffic slows down; the concern is that emergency vehicle access would be impeded. Mayor Johnson stated adjustments can be made; bulb-outs would create a problem. The Police Lieutenant stated there is concern about whether the Fire Department could make the right turn in the event of an emergency at the garage or the 1400 block of Oak Street. Mayor Johnson stated that merging in and out [of the bike lane ] is a safety issue; there is no disagreement about the parking on Central Avenue. Councilmember deHaan stated the bicycle lane could be crossed three Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |