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CityCouncil | 2021-12-07 | 12 | 624 center left turn lane. The Deputy Public Works Director responded there is a left turn lane on Grand Street at Otis Drive in both directions. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's further inquiry, the Deputy Public Works Director stated there is not a right turn lane on Otis Drive; there is a through lane and left turn. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the left turn lane is short and backs up preventing people from being able to go straight; people cannot turn right on red unless they are the first car; cars enter the bike lane to turn right; signage should be improved; based on the data, she has concerns about deaths increasing. Jessica Zdeb, Toole Design, stated what the City is seeing is unfortunately a national trend; at the end of October, a US Department of Transportation (DOT) press release indicated 2021 is on track to be the worst year of crashes in a very long time; the trend was going down until a spike in 2020, which will be exceeded in 2021; there are not clear answers about why the trend has changed in the last two years; every report indicates speed as the main thing causing traffic deaths and serious injuries; staff has been doing a diligent job studying before and after changes are made and should continue; data is really important to the planning effort. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the same types of changes are being made in cities throughout the Country; she cannot support the recommendation and believes some of the changes are contributing to the deaths. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated passing this is very important; there are things the community can do to make improve safety; provided an example of a car running a red light; expressed support for video cameras; discussed the fatalities; the City needs to reduce speeds and the number of cars on the roadways. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether Councilmember Daysog understood his comments clarifying the communications were included in the motion when he seconded the motion. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (21-808) Resolution No. 15850, "Establishing Policies on Signalized Intersection Access Equity to Promote Safe, Livable Streets, and Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Choices." Adopted. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. *** (21-809) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of allowing an additional two minutes for the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 7, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-07.pdf |