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CityCouncil | 2019-06-04 | 6 | Vice Mayor Knox White inquired the process for considering additional changes to the conceptual drawings provided. The City Engineer responded staff is seeking approval of the primary components of the concept; stated alternatives have been provided; Council can provide input on finer level details; the item is anticipated to return to Council at a later time. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about having enough street clearance for the City's 4th of July parade. The City Engineer stated parade vehicles have been reviewed; modern roundabouts are designed to handle large trucks. Councilmember Daysog outlined a letter to a resident from staff; inquired the specific traffic volume thresholds and how the Otis Drive numbers compare. Mr. Parisi responded when a roadway has less than 20,000 vehicles per day, it is a good candidate for a road diet according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); Otis Drive west of Grand Street carries less than 10,000 vehicles per day and Otis Drive east of Grand Street carries less than 15,000 vehicles per day making a great candidate for a road diet. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, Mr. Parisi stated predictions are not being made about types of collisions; the Otis Drive improvements have the potential to reduce collisions. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Caltrans uses its own data to determine when road diets are appropriate, to which Mr. Parisi responded Caltrans has adopted a Complete Streets policy and is in favor of road diet measures. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the City Engineer stated the average speed on Otis Drive is in excess of 25 miles per hour. Discussed a traffic collision he witnessed; expressed support for the road diet and a Class 4 protected bike lane: Morgan Bellinger, Alameda. Expressed support for the project; outlined his experience monitoring speeds on Otis Drive: Joe Keiser, Alameda. Urged there be a Class 4 protected bike lane in front of Rittler Park; discussed bicyclist and driver scenarios: Pat Potter, Transportation Awareness Committee, Communication Action for Sustainable Alameda and Bike Walk Alameda. Stated Shoreline Drive bicycle access is one block away; Otis Drive is an emergency thoroughfare; urged there be a Class 2 bike lane and greater law enforcement: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 June 4, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf |