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CityCouncil | 2009-01-20 | 9 | Vice Mayor deHaan opened the public portion of the hearing. Speakers Michael J. Torrey, Alameda; John Knox-White, Transportation Commission Chair; Michael Krueger, Transportation Commission Vice Chair (submitted handout) i Audrey Lord-Hausman, Pedestrian Friendly Alameda; David Kirwin, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda. There being no further speakers, Vice Mayor deHaan closed the public portion of the hearing. Vice Mayor deHaan noted that the Pedestrian Plan would be addressed first. Councilmember Matarrese stated the report is comprehensive. inquired whether there are ways to increase the reasons why people walk. The Transportation Coordinator responded the City's streets are considered to be pedestrian friendly; stated one goal is to increase the number of trips, especially for utilitarian purposes educational programs target people who want to change from the automobile to another mode of transportation Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to consider spending the $1 million for the estuary crossing project) in ways that would serve more people; the City might benefit more by taking 300 children out of a car between Amelia Earhart Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. The Transportation Coordinator stated school trips are within the Island; the estuary crossing project would relieve congestion for trips going on and off the Island. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council should consider whether $1 million should be spent on something that will never happen and would benefit a few people; reducing Bay Farm Island car traffic would have a greater impact that he would like the matter to be considered and studied. Vice Mayor deHaan stated approximately $250,000 has already been spent on the estuary crossing; that he is not sure what point the estuary crossing should not be in the equation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 January 20, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-01-20.pdf |