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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 16 | Expressed support for the project; urged Council to approve the project; stated the project delivers the kind of street design needed to meet the City's safety and climate goals while enhancing livability; a protected, separated bike lane along Central Avenue will fix a big gap in the Bay Trail network; the protected bikeway will open up many possibilities for completely car- free recreation; there are many upsides to the project; the issues posed are dwarfed by the benefits: Michael Sullivan, Alameda. Stated transportation represents 70% of greenhouse gas emissions; the project will improve safety, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, promote resilience and contribute to the community well-being: Ruth Abbe, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda. Stated that he is a fan of the project and roundabouts; discussed roundabouts funding and his use of the corridor; stated the dead-end at Sherman Street is a non-starter; the crossing at Bay Street and Morton Avenue is not for the faint of heart; urged staff talk to people at the Mobile station: Christopher Seiwald, Alameda. Stated that she strongly opposes the roundabout at Sherman Street; the project loses 23% of parking and 19 of the spaces are for the Sherman Street roundabout; the loss will affect residents in apartments buildings and three businesses; expressed concern about the changes to Sherman Street; stated roundabouts are a great idea at most intersections; however, the Sherman Street intersection is not the right space for a roundabout: Jeannine Gravem, Alameda. Urged Council vote in favor of better bicycle infrastructure on Central Avenue; discussed his experience riding a bicycle on Fruitvale Bridge; stated Central Avenue has problems to Tilden Way; there is not adequate space between parked cars, bicycles and moving cars; the design provides no barriers for protection; Police do not protect bicyclists; safe and protected bicycle infrastructure is needed; the project is far safer than the status quo: James Johnston, Alameda. Expressed support for the project; stated the mode shift for the project is important; the shift is imperative if the City welcomes thousands in new residents over the next few decades; allowing a few residents to get out of their cars will create an easier time for all to get around town; Alameda is already a great place to bike; important access will be provided across the Island; urged Council to vote yes on the project: Doug Letterman, Alameda. Discussed the increase in cars from Alameda Point; stated more housing is being built; it is unrealistic to believe there will not be additional cars; a new iteration might be needed; urged Council to look at other ways to get people in and out of Alameda as opposed to cars; expressed support for ferries; stated parking is an issue; expressed support for purchasing paint over a roundabout: Gerald Bryant, Alameda. Stated the improvements to Otis Drive make biking easier; he is looking forward to having bike lanes on Central Avenue; the current design is a disaster waiting to happen; he does not want to have to see a ghost bike installed at Central Avenue: Don Porteous, Alameda. Questioned the methodology for traffic analysis in Section 3.1 of the report; stated much of the data provided was from 2020; many of the measurements were performed during a pandemic year; it is unrealistic to gather data during said time; expressed support for reliable and useful data; expressed concern about weekend traffic: Matt Reid, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |