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CityCouncil | 2013-12-17 | 8 | described. Councilmember Tam inquired if relocating the bus stop would impede the fire hydrant, to which the Fire Chief responded in the negative. Councilmember Daysog inquired if Mr. Cordell is the owner of the house where the proposed bus stop would be relocated, to which Mr. Cordell responded in the negative; stated his mother-in-law owns the house. Robert Del Rosario, AC Transit, gave a Power Point Presentation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether increasing efficiency is AC Transit's primary motivation to move the bus stop. Mr. Del Rosario responded efficiency and safety concerns are the primary motivation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if there have been any collisions with AC Transit buses and pedestrians. Mr. Del Rosario responded in the negative; stated Alameda has not had any serious accidents. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if AC Transit is proposing to move the fire hydrant or mail box, to which Mr. Del Rosario responded in the negative. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquiry, Mr. Del Rosario stated the safety of pedestrians crossing in front of buses is due to cars going around buses, not bus drivers. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the morning drop-off at Haight School was evaluated, to which Mr. Del Rosario responded in the negative; stated that he does not believe the queue or cars would extend to the bus stop location. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry regarding average miles per hour (mph), Mr. Del Rosario stated Bus 51's average is 9.5 mph in Alameda and the whole line average is 12 mph. Councilmember Tam stated relocating the bus stop to the far side would allow the bus to pull to the curb for handicap access, make it safer for passengers and speed up service; requested the differences be described. Mr. Del Rosario stated buses have to pull in front of parked cars to pull in flush on the near side; often times, buses are at an angle, which is called nosing in; deploying wheelchair ramps becomes difficult for buses; the far side intersection allows the bus to be as flush to the curb as possible. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-17.pdf |