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CityCouncil | 2016-02-29 | 6 | The Transportation Coordinator responded that it is not legal for bicyclists to ride on the sidewalk in commercial areas; stated that is not best practices. Mayor Spencer inquired where the best practices are located. The Transportation Coordinator responded the East End section is not best practices; stated best practices begin at Paden Elementary School to Alameda Point. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff is considering all the comments from the speakers, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated when she looks at the plan, she does not feel comfortable having children ride across town; the section that is best practices is good; the rest of the plan needs more work; to have children go into the through lane with trucks and traffic is not safe; everyone needs to be safe; the concept does not make everyone safe. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports moving forward with the concept; suggested looking into best practices. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff will reconsider the parts that are not best practices. The Base Reuse Director responded it is a concept plan; stated staff and engineers have spent a lot of time on the plan; engineers can come back after reviewing alternatives that are the safest solutions; a 30% design will come back. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what 30% means. The Base Reuse Director responded 30% means staff is not at the detailed level of the design stage; engineers have not configured every corner or detail of the design; 100% means the project is done and ready for construction; staff is still willing to explore potential options. The Interim City Manager stated the original plan included best practices; the plan changed because of compromises. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft urged moving forward with incorporating the suggestions. Mayor Spencer stated bulb outs make it more dangerous for bicyclists; certain aspects need to be reviewed; the highest priority is around the schools and best practices; focus should be on signals making it safe to cross the street. The Base Reuse Director stated the project would occur over time in phases; the sections would be prioritized based on funding. Continued February 24, 2016 Meeting Alameda City Council February 29, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-29.pdf |