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CityCouncil | 2020-02-04 | 7 | Councilmember Daysog stated all identified areas need ample data to compare significant approaches for improvements; the public needs to know that the tools being adopted are going to be effective; expressed concern for actions that divert traffic to parts of town that do not exhibit high traffic incidents; stated the data needs context and statistical analysis; once techniques are put into place, there will be no way to truly measure the significant impact for three to four years; expressed support for effective remedies being put into place. Vice Mayor Knox White discussed a neighbor feeling unsafe while riding a bike in Alameda; stated there is desire for all to feel safe while riding in Alameda; decades of decisions have left many feeling unsafe; the decisions must be fixed; the word of the year is transformational; repaving projects are transforming City streets; he witnessed the first protected intersection with bollards in Alameda; bollards are not being used to update Lincoln Avenue; some people park in red zones and obstruct bikeways with impunity; through Vision Zero, all traffic fatalities are avoidable; it is not a shock that many fatalities happen on the fastest City streets; expressed support for Citywide speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) with lowered speeds at schools; Alameda's population is aging quickly and a slower pedestrian crossing time will be beneficial; expressed support for Councilmember Daysog's call for evaluation; stated that he would like to ensure the correct metrics are being used and behaviors are changed; noted there is the possibility of reducing, but not eliminating, collisions; stated emergency measures being implemented may not be enough for the long-term; there is strong support from Council. Councilmember Vella expressed support; stated staff turnaround has been quick; noted she witnessed multiple vehicle collisions at her previous residence; stated many changes are a long time coming; Council policy is changing how vehicle collisions are looked at from a problem-solving standpoint; many pedestrians tend to walk against the pedestrian light due to not activating the crossing signal; expressed support for crossing signals that do not have to be activated by pressing a button, and for looking at zones near major parks and thoroughfares; inquired whether areas near parks are being considered. The City Engineer responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella inquired the plan for the intersection of Central Avenue, Encinal Avenue, and Sherman Street. The City Engineer responded the intersection does not have long term plans; stated the active Transportation Plan will be presented to Council in the next month which discusses longer corridor projects; the specified intersection is being addressed at the end of the Central Avenue project; a roundabout solution has been proposed and is to be evaluated. Councilmember Vella stated that she witnesses many people illegally double parking which causes bicyclists to maneuver around in an unsafe manner; expressed support Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-04.pdf |