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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 17 | Stated that he prefers not to drive his car given the opportunity; expressed support for the project with all four roundabouts; stated electric cars are significantly heavier than standard cars making collisions with cyclists and pedestrians more deadly; the project calms traffic and improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists; one life saved should be worth more than parking spaces; discussed his vehicle use in Alameda; stated cargo and electric bikes are becoming an excellent choice; urged Council approve the project: Joshua Hawn, Alameda. Expressed support for the project; stated the overall project configuration is not new; stated Broadway Street is not a perfect road for those on foot or bike; however, the road is safer; he would like to see this type of road configuration along Central Avenue; the project can tie together some missing connections in Alameda's bike network; expressed support for connecting the missing bits: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Stated that he likes the project concept; expressed support for safety; expressed concern about delivery trucks blocking driveways and loss of parking spaces in the area: Ruben Quezada, Alameda. Discussed concerns about roundabouts for the visually impaired; stated crossing streets at roundabouts is frightening; pedestrians do not have the right of way in crossing a roundabout; questioned whether there will be flashing beacons at the roundabouts for pedestrians and whether information will be provided to school children on safe roundabout crossing; stated the most dangerous time for pedestrians is when a car exits the roundabout; urged Council consider the safety of pedestrians: Candace Gutleben, Alameda. Stated that she is against the roundabouts; she is unsure how staff will be able to make roundabouts accessible for not just the blind community; proposed Council try being in a visually impaired person's shoes and feeling safe and able to confidently navigate at roundabouts: Michaela Tsztoo, Alameda. Stated that she is excited about the project; noted that she is familiar with roundabouts; stated the current situation is unsafe; discussed feeling unsafe pushing a stroller in the area; stated there will be a 90% improvement in fatal accidents; the project will be a benefit for the entire community; the project has come before the Commission on Persons With Disabilities previously: Beth Kenny, Alameda. Expressed concern about the approach to a roundabout; stated traffic in a roundabout does not stop; without a stop light, there is no way to know whether someone will want to turn while she is attempting to cross the street; hybrid cars become silent when travelling under 25 miles per hour: Sheri Albers, Alameda. Stated that he opposes the project due to the closure of Sherman Street and the roundabouts; Sherman Street is an essential arterial; its closure would have adverse effects; discussed the recommendation to close Sherman Street; stated the cul-de-sac could violate codes and the turning radius will be too narrow for long vehicles; discussed the traffic study; stated the project would violate the Transportation Element: Ken Phares, Alameda. Stated the project is scary to have launched due to her being visually impaired; the project will be dangerous because cars will not be expected to stop and there will be no way to know whether pedestrians are seen; it is difficult to cross streets with trucks and hybrids; expressed Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |