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CityCouncil | 2022-04-19 | 10 | Commission; expressed support for the proposed bridge having a toll; stated that he is confused by the emission reduction percentage concepts; expressed concern over an increase in intersection navigation difficulty as a driver; stated work needs to be done: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Discussed his enjoyment of being able to bike to the Waterfront Park from the East End along the Cross Alameda Trail; expressed support for slow streets; stated that he is looking forward to more, if the City continues to plan; the bike pedestrian bridge will have the most impact for Alamedans; other transportation projects will help; however the bridge would be the only 24- hour option: Michael Sullivan, Alameda. Stated that she is struggling with bicycling advocates; questioned the amount of cars versus bicycles in Alameda; stated there is a tremendous amount of cars and many will be electric in the future; she and her husband do not ride bikes; expressed concern over road changes favoring bicycles; stated that she does not see bicycles on Shoreline Drive often: Karen Miller, Alameda. Expressed concern over the lack of infrastructure on the West End as housing increases in the area; stated the City needs another tube or vehicle bridge to adequately meet the transportation needs for all Alameda residents; expressed support for the bike pedestrian bridge; urged staff to seek federal and State transportation funds: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Expressed support for the staff recommendation, especially the bike pedestrian bridge; the current design meets the Coast Guard's out-of-the-box navigation requirements; the requirements are overly conservative and can change; prioritizing automobiles is not sustainable; the path forward is improving mobility while reducing car dependency: Cyndy Johnsen, Bike Walk Alameda. Stated that he appreciates the comprehensive staff report; Alameda's central location allows for a variety of transportation connections; federal funding is available; urged the City seek funding to build more sustainable and safe transportation options: Drew Dara-Abrams, Alameda. Expressed support for the reports; stated it is challenging to bike through the Tube; a bike bridge would be a better option: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Expressed support for advancing the West End pedestrian bridge project; stated the bridge would be transformative for families that bike; many families with one car ride bikes as a necessity; bike and pedestrian access to Oakland is a barrier for some families; a bridge would remove the barrier; buses are nice, but are not a family-friendly solution; the Tube is also not a friendly solution; urged Council advance the bridge: Jacy Gaige, Alameda. Expressed support for the bike pedestrian bridge; stated the experience biking through the Tube is terrible; he is supportive of finding a solution to advance the bridge project forward; expressed support for not centering cars as much in the transportation plans and for focusing on multi- modal options: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Councilmember Knox White expressed support for the reports; discussed a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); stated the City needs to be thinking about how to accommodate all road users. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2022 8 | CityCouncil/2022-04-19.pdf |