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CityCouncil | 2016-02-24 | 5 | The Transportation Coordinator continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired which area the University of Michigan survey pertains to, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded that it is a national survey. Mayor Spencer stated currently, there are two lanes heading in each direction; if a car needs to make a left turn, there is another lane to go around the turning car. The Transportation Coordinator stated the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) sees the four lane streets as a safety problem; the person turning left in the fast lane blocks cars, causing motorists to weave in and out, which causes collisions. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the Transportation Coordinator is referring to the concept of a three lane street which does not allow motorists to drive down the third lane; the third lane is only for turning left or right. The Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated there are many driveways and cross streets along the stretch of road. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether motorists currently make a left turn from the left lane, which will ultimately become a center lane. The Transportation Coordinator responded motorists currently make the left turn from the fast lane, which causes a slow and go type of traffic that is susceptible to collisions. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is safety threshold data. The Transportation Coordinator responded the FHWA states three lane streets work better than four lane streets when below 20,000 motorists. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is data right now that indicates there is a problem. The Transportation Coordinator inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is referring specifically to Central Avenue. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. The Transportation Coordinator stated the problems are safety issues and no bike lanes; staff reviewed the disproportionate amount of collisions on Central Avenue as opposed to other streets; staff considers addressing and reducing collisions worthy. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is data for accidents on other 4 lane streets in Alameda. The Transportation Coordinator responded that the data is Citywide, not specifically 4 Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 24, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-24.pdf |