pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 14 | right-hand turn lane onto Oak Street; he does not like bulb-outs or people crossing in and out of bike lanes; Oakland's Chinatown has a scramble-type intersection that works very well; he would like to have some type of signal and pedestrian management to ensure that the rules are clear on yielding to pedestrians trying to cross from the Twin Towers side to the Cineplex; the Central Avenue and Oak Street intersection differs from Oak Street and Santa Clara Avenue he likes the recommendation for the loading zone and parking zone ; inquired whether the area could be signalized. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded a sign would be installed to remind motorists to yield for pedestrians. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a signal would be an option. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded pedestrian volumes need to be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated the [Oakland Chinatown] scramble-type intersection works well the City of Oakland had people directing and providing information to pedestrians on how to use the intersection. Vice Mayor Tam stated a Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant provides for the construction of bulb-outs at the Chinatown intersection to allow for pedestrian safety. Mayor Johnson stated the streets are very wide in the Chinatown area. The Supervising Civil Engineer stated that the scramble-type intersections are successful if surrounding streets are not close to an area such as Park Street. Councilmember Matarrese stated the concept is to protect the crossing in front of the right-hand turn. Councilmember deHaan stated a formal right-hand turn lane could be reviewed and should be included in the analysis. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation with the following direction: a report be brought back ninety days after the Theater opens; the Police Department is to provide enforcement and education; and that any mitigations brought back be reviewed by interested parties. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion. Regular Meeting 14 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |