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CityCouncil | 2019-09-17 | 13 | candidate for a road diet and protected bike lanes; bikes came before cars; cars have the least amount of history on city streets; expressed support for anything that helps slow traffic down; stated people must learn how to share the road and be respectful with each other. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are ways to balance concerns of all sides; more people are using bicycle pedestrian facilities throughout the City; streets must be made safe; discussed Councilmember Vella's point about people learning new habits; stated that she appreciates when she can ride her bike in dedicated bike lanes or cycle tracks; if future projects will go through environmental impact studies; newer and younger residents are opting for one or no car households; more kids should ride to school to help cut back on traffic impacts; Council has an obligation to ensure residents are travelling around the City in as much safety as possible; expressed support for the project and Option 2. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of Option 2. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the Golden Gate Bridge has lanes with 10' widths; there is no concern for a 25 mile per hour speed limit street; the street is being built with freeway standards for trucks. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like an amended motion to disallow parking on the North side of Clement Avenue from Grand Street to Oak Street in an effort to free up capacity and address concerns raised by businesses and residents about enough width. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is making a substitute motion. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. The substitute motion failed for a lack of second. Councilmember Vella stated if a need develops, removing parking remains a possibility. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated with the motion set forth, staff will continue the design process and will return with the construction contract; the parking may be removed at said time or a future date. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he will not vote on the motion with the idea that Council should come back and discuss the design of the project; if problems are identified, changes can be made; this is a safety project; it is counterintuitive to the project to widen the vehicle lanes and allow for higher speeds of traffic. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 September 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-09-17.pdf |