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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 6 | Expressed support for continuing the program and making improvements; stated the slow streets program has benefitted pedestrians and bicyclists in the area: Nora Munoz, Alameda. Expressed concern about the surveys being statistically insignificant; discussed surveys: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Stated that he is excited about extending slow streets; urged the program be improved by including more barricades; expressed support for a safe connection from the north to the south area of the Island: Michael Sullivan, Alameda. Expressed support for slow streets: Brian Kennedy, Alameda. Stated that she is a huge fan of slow streets; discussed traffic diversion, increased traffic, use of roads and barriers: Denyse Trepanier, BikeWalk Alameda. Urged elimination of the slow street program; stated people are confused and walking on streets that are not slow streets; discussed barriers and non-slow streets: Birgitt Evans, Alameda. Discussed her positive experience living on a slow street; discussed safety and street barricades: Paula Ojea, Alameda. Discussed rotating slow streets, driving routes, traffic diversion, eliminating Versailles Avenue and Vision Zero; expressed concern about California laws not being followed: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Expressed support for continuing slow streets and urged Council support; stated that she feels safer on slow streets: Laura Curtrona, Alameda. Outlined using slow streets and feeling safer as a cyclist; urged Council support: Kristi Black, Alameda. Expressed support for slow streets, which make her feel safer biking to school: Hazel McGuire, Alameda. Councilmember Knox White stated the Versailles Avenue slow street is one of his favorites; discussed basketball events at slow streets; expressed support for continuation of the program without an end date; suggested extending the program until the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP), rather than having the matter return for another Council vote in 12 months, which creates more unnecessary work; expressed support for expanding the slow streets program; stated there has been recommendation to include a north-south connection at 8th Street and Pacific Avenue and at 9th Street and San Antonio Avenue; he would like to look at ways to connect Jean Sweeney Park and the southern portion of the West End of the Island to accommodate people who responded to the survey in favor of continuing the program. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she cannot support Versailles Avenue being included in the program; the street is dangerous; it is unfortunate to have cars being diverted to other streets which are narrow; many streets are only a single land in width; Otis Street is slow and backs up; there have been more accidents and deaths in the past two years; she thinks some of the improvements made are contributing to the increase; cars are being diverted to narrow streets, which are not designed for the amount of traffic; if Council wants to continue the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |