pages: CityCouncil/2016-12-20.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2016-12-20 | 6 | The Bicycle Coordinator responded the location does not have bicycle facilities or extra right-of-way. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the design would come back to the Transportation Commission in early 2017, to which the Bicycle Coordinator responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is the funding source for the Atlantic Gap portion. The Bicycle Coordinator responded the funding is a combination of Measure BBB, development impact fees and/or possibly Transportation Development Act Article III fees; stated staff is figuring out the combination and the final cost. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a guarantee that the project will be fully funded. The Bicycle Coordinator responded the intention is to fully fund the project; stated staff is designing a lower cost project to have sufficient funding. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the project will be more than just paint on the pavement, to which the Bicycle Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated staff is reviewing a two-way separated bike lane and other improvements to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely cross. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the block is fairly large, to which the Bicycle Coordinator responded the block is medium sized. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated residents from Independence Plaza crossing in the middle of the block is a challenge; inquired whether said issue will be addressed. The Bicycle Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated a mid-block crossing will be included in the project. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry about providing construction support, the Bicycle Coordinator stated providing construction support allows staff to have the designer, BKF Engineers, available to answer questions during the bidding process, to ensure the bids received are realistic and to answer questions on an as needed basis during the construction phase. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the meaning of providing signal plans at Atlantic Avenue and Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue and Constitution Way if changes are needed to the signals to create safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings. The Bicycle Coordinator responded in order to make adequate space for the crossings, Special Meeting Alameda City Council December 20, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-12-20.pdf |