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CityCouncil | 2016-02-29 | 5 | Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned the Central Avenue and Webster Street intersection changes are not safe; she is disappointed that the designs were changed when they went from WABA to the Transportation Commission without circling back; everyone needs to have the opportunity to resolve issues; requested clarification on where children are supposed to go to proceed through the intersection. The Transportation Coordinator responded the children traveling westbound going to Encinal High School would need to abide by the rules of the road and get into the through lane. Mayor Spencer inquired whether they have to cut across the dedicated right turn lane. The Transportation Coordinator responded that there would be a solid line and that is the cue for motorists and bicyclists to get over; stated staff would look for a safer solution for the intersection. Mayor Spencer inquired if the matter would come back to Council or if it would go to the Transportation Commission. The Transportation Coordinator responded that it would go to the Transportation Commission; stated the Council could request that the 30% design return to Council. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a way to connect Shoreline Drive through upper Washington Park and McKay Avenue; inquired whether staff could make the area a part of the project or review the route separately for bikers who do not want to go down Central Avenue. The Transportation Coordinator responded the area is not a part of the study because bikers already go down Central Avenue; stated staff is trying to improve the safety of the corridor that is currently being used by bicyclists. Mayor Spencer stated bicyclists are concerned riding in the door zone; inquired how much of the project has bicyclists riding in the door zone. The Transportation Coordinator responded the East End section has dedicated space to ride a bike; stated bicyclists are currently in the door zone. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the current plan leaves bicyclists in the door zone, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated unless there is a cycle track, the door zone cannot be avoided; road users need to pay attention to their safety. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a connection to get to Paden Elementary School; stated there is a sidewalk by Paden Elementary, inquired if it is legal to ride on the sidewalk. Continued February 24, 2016 Meeting Alameda City Council February 29, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-29.pdf |