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CityCouncil | 2016-02-24 | 8 | through the intersection and not conflict with the right turn lane. Mayor Spencer stated cars would be turning right; inquired how bicycles would go through the intersection. The Transportation Coordinator responded if bicyclists want to go through the intersection, they go to the bike lane on the West side of the intersection. Mayor Spencer inquired whether bicyclists could turn right on red after stopping first, like motorists do, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired if cars are going westbound on Central Avenue, do bicyclists have to wait until all the cars have made their right hand turn to proceed through the intersection. The Transportation Coordinator responded bicyclists have to abide by the rules of the road. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether bicyclists have to go into the center lane or the through lane if they want to go through the intersection, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether anyone has determined where the bus would turn if the bulb outs are installed; stated three bus lines run through the northeast corner the intersection. The Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated the purpose of the curb extension is to protect pedestrians from traffic; the presentation is not the actual representation. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the presentation is public and sets an expectation; at some point, the expectation has to be aligned with reality. Mayor Spencer inquired if staff considered a safer place for bicyclists to wait to cross the intersection. The Transportation Coordinator responded a two stage turn box is an option. Mayor Spencer stated there were quite a few youth speakers; inquired whether the design will have elementary school students use the box. The Transportation Coordinator stated the box is the safest place, but using it is not required; bicyclists can take a two stage left turn in the crosswalk. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are options for different types of bicyclists. Special Meeting Alameda City Council February 24, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-24.pdf |