pages: CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2019-06-04 | 7 | provided short-term design element options; stated the merge portion of Willow Street should be reviewed and redesigned if possible; outlined Otis Drive being discussed at an Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) meeting; stated Alameda is designed in such a way that allows for off-street parking. Councilmember Oddie stated road diets are not a flaw, but a positive value; expressed support of a Class 4 protected bike lane in front of Rittler Park; stated the City cannot prioritize parking when the focus is on increasing and encouraging multimodal forms of transportation; parking should not stop progress on multimodal projects; the City should consider Class 4 bike lanes for the length of Otis Drive; expressed support for a traffic circle; stated traffic circle long-term maintenance cost is less over time than a traffic signal; traffic circles should be looked at for other high volume intersections; the project is a good first step; expressed support for moving forward with short-term fixes with the Class 4 protected bike lanes; stated the 4th of July parade is sacred to Alameda and should not be impacted in a negative way; enforcement may not be the solution. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Class 4 bike lanes in front of Rittler Park; outlined details related to Class 4 bike lanes in staff report Exhibit 6; her experience as a bicyclist and pedestrian near Otis Drive; stated that she wants Alameda to be as bicycle friendly as possible; providing safety in the area is needed due to many sporting and special events taking place at or near Rittler Park; Rittler Park is near Wood Middle School which increases the need for safety; pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers need to use common sense and be cognizant of their surroundings when in motion; inquired whether the intersection of Otis Drive and Westline Drive will be addressed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 4, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf |