pages: CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2008-10-07 | 9 | Mr. Galloway responded all calculations reflect correct lane geometries stated Highway Capacity Manual 2000 (HCM 2000) methodology was used and is very sensitive to signal cycling and lane designations. Councilmember deHaan inquired how the occupied square footage is taken into consideration. Mr. Galloway responded the amount of occupied space is provided. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the amount of occupied space, to which Mr. Galloway responded 545,000 square feet. Vice Mayor Tam stated Omni-Means' traffic study was peer reviewed by Dowling Associates; the traffic study looked at trips generated for 545,000 square feet in addition to 706,650 full build out trip generation; an impact comparison was made for the increased trip generation; the peer review noted that projected intersection traffic levels were up to 40% higher than expected; inquired whether the increase was a result of projections made. Mr. Galloway responded the Public Works Department wanted to use a one-half percentage per year [increase] and added in the northern waterfront plan trips. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether there would be less traffic in reality in need of mitigation as a result of using a more conservative estimate, to which Mr. Galloway responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired how incidental travel counts are done. Mr. Galloway responded incidental travel is difficult to calculate. incidental travel is included in existing counts. Mayor Johnson inquired whether information provided by Omni-Means - is within reasonable professional standards. Mr. Galloway responded that the information is very reasonable and has been reviewed numerous times by the Public Works Department and Dowling Associates. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether [traffic count ] research was not performed to determine the baseline's validity, to which Mr. Galloway responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how the City's noise ordinance Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 7, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-07.pdf |