pages: CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-12-02 | 12 | conclusions of the Monitoring Plan for the transportation operations at the Central Avenue and Oak Street intersection. The Supervising Civil Engineer gave a presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether parking permits are for day use only, to which the Supervising Civil Engineer responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether bike locker usage is being tracked, to which the Supervising Civil Engineer responded that he would provide said information. Mayor Johnson stated the information would be useful to see how many people use the bike lockers: inquired how the bike oasis provides more parking. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded the bike oasis does not provide more parking but just provides cover. Mayor Johnson stated collisions have gone down in the area. The Supervising Civil Engineer stated citations have increased approximately 20%. Mayor Johnson stated that she worries that the proposed crosswalk might create a dangerous situation; crosswalks are a problem in the middle of the block on Park Street pedestrians do not always press the light button; inquired whether it is possible to require pedestrians to use the light button. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded making usage mandatory would be difficult; stated one approach would be to use a laser beam, which would automatically trigger the light. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is not thrilled about having a crosswalk mid block; drivers are not used to the concept of having a crosswalk mid block; inquired whether any thought has been given to ticketing jaywalkers. The Supervising Civil Engineer responded that the Police Department has provided information and warnings, but no citations. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would prefer to go the citation route before spending money to put in a crosswalk pedestrians would have expectations of being safe because of the crosswalk; the passenger loading zone is 33 feet; inquired how many Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council December 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-12-02.pdf |