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CityCouncil | 2013-12-17 | 9 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the length of buses, to which Mr. Del Rosario responded 40 feet. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether extending the red zone would help, to which Mr. Del Rosario responded in the affirmative. Stated the intersection is very dangerous and moving the bus stop would not help: Demeter Lamb, Alameda. Stated bus stacking would block the intersection: Erin Cordell, Alameda. Stated a four-way stop sign would be better: Arlette Walls, Alameda. Stated a four-way stop sign would be better; noted the current bus stop is long enough: Lauri Costigan-Krueger, Alameda. Expressed support for the appeal; stated the length of the current red zone is good: Sunita Miles, Alameda. Expressed support for the appeal: Slavka Thomson, Alameda. Stated having a four-way stop sign would be great: Donovan Rittenbach, Alameda. Stated the crosswalk is dangerous; double-length buses would block both driveways and the intersection if the stop is moved; noted that she would rather cross in front of the bus: Holly Hoover, Alameda. Expressed concern about parking: Michael John Torrey, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore inquired how many parking spaces would be removed if the stop is relocated, to which Mr. Del Rosario responded three spots would be lost on the far side and would be replaced on the near side. Mayor Gilmore requested clarification on bus stacking. Mr. Del Rosario stated stacking occurs due to poorly timed routes, which might occur with a school pick-up or full bus; buses go a slower pace; other buses catch up with the previous bus; AC Transit is trying to improve on-time performance. Mayor Gilmore stated residents are concerned about what happens when buses stack and block driveways. Mr. Del Rosario responded 40-foot and 60-foot buses would straddle the driveway for 15 to 20 seconds when stopped. Councilmember Tam inquired if ridership includes parents taking kids to school. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 17, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-12-17.pdf |