pages: CityCouncil/2016-02-24.pdf, 10
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CityCouncil | 2016-02-24 | 10 | Mayor Spencer inquired how many new spaces are being added overall from the project. The Transportation Coordinator responded there is a 40 space net gain for the entire study area. Mayor Spencer inquired whether 8 spaces are being removed from Central. The Transportation Coordinator responded there is a gain of 56 parking spaces on Central Avenue. Mayor Spencer stated Encinal parking is not for residents on Central Avenue; inquired why staff is including additional parking on Boat Ramp Road. The Transportation Coordinator responded the area is part of the study which reviewed improving access on part of the San Francisco Bay Trail. Mayor Spencer stated if the focus is on Central Avenue, there is a net loss of parking; the Transportation Coordinator stated the net loss would be 8. Vice Mayor Matarrese requested clarification on the use of the two-way bike trail; inquired how people get to the westbound side when riding westbound on Central Avenue. The Transportation Coordinator responded riders can get over to the two-way physically separated bikeway on Third Street; stated a bicycle signal is in the cost estimate. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether the bikeway cuts across Third Street and Central Avenue, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; continued the presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether staff addressed Paden Elementary School traffic concerns. The Transportation Coordinator responded the Principal feels it is an improvement; stated the Principal attended meetings along with parents to provide their input; the Principal is good with the design and wrote a letter to that effect which is included at the end of the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is no parking currently allowed on Boat Ramp Road, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired if the additional travel time took into consideration the addition of the new crosswalks. Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 24, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-24.pdf |