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CityCouncil | 2017-11-07 | 6 | Vice Mayor Vella inquired what are the traffic calming project priorities. The Base Reuse Director responded traffic calming is in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); stated staff anticipates bringing the initial traffic calming projects to the Transportation Commission in January. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the projects will be determined only by the Transportation Commission or whether they would need to come to Council, to which the Base Reuse Director responded traffic calming typically only goes to the Transportation Commission. Vice Mayor Vella requested information be provided regarding the timeline for the projects. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether anything is being done at the intersection of Constitution Way and Eagle Avenue. The Base Reuse Director responded the intersection is on the traffic calming list. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the City does not support all transit providers and provide a clipper card instead of easy passes. Bill Hurrell, CDM Smith, responded using the clipper card requires cooperation from other transit agencies and the financial mechanism is more complicated; the easy pass is simple. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested staff to continue to review ways to have a program that utilizes multiple transit agencies. Mayor Spencer inquired what the Council is being asked tonight. The Base Reuse Director responded the ask is to approve the plan with the Transportation Commission and Planning Board amendments; stated staff will be transparent and engage the community prior to implementing any projects. Mayor Spencer inquired what Council is approving tonight, to which the Base Reuse Director responded Council is being asked to approve a plan that will be further evaluated through a community process. Mayor Spencer inquired specifically what Council is being asked to approve. The Base Reuse Director responded that Council is being asked whether staff should review specific items in the plan. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-07.pdf |