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PlanningBoard | 2005-04-11 | 11 | Mr. Lynch believed the planning should engage agencies as they affect circulation. A working group would be a good solution. Ms. Kohlstrand believed that providing directions with respect to bridge crossings, etc. would be a positive addition to this document. Mr. John Knox White noted that this was a general policy, and that the next step would provide more detail. Ms. Mariani believed that issues with Oakland should be addressed in subcommittees. Mr. Piziali noted that he did not like speed bumps, lumps or humps, and requested clarification from staff. Ms. Hawkins provided the distinctions. Mr. Piziali believed they had a negative impact on emergency response vehicles, and impacted response times. Mr. Lynch believed the traffic calming measures providing greater safety for children. Regarding A-5, President Cunningham believed the policies of the ADA were the standard to base transportation policies upon. Mr. Knox White noted that because it was federal law, it would take precedence; pre-ADA crossings were called out in the document. Regarding livability, President Cunningham noted that parking relative to parcels was an important issue, and would like the Transportation Commission's opinion. Mr. Knox White noted that they planned to examine concerns about on-street programs, especially the costs. In response to an inquiry by Ms. McNamara, Mr. Knox White described various traffic calming tools, including bulbouts and increasing the curve of a street. Mr. Lynch believed a legend should be included to identify the responsible parties for comments, and added that he was appalled at the Housing Authority's comments. He found it highly disrespectful to the community of Alameda, to suggest the idea of increasing the speed limit on the streets, with more vehicles, while trying to increase pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Mr. Knox White noted that the comment was made by City staff. Mr. Lynch noted that it was an unprofessional suggestion. Ms. Kohlstrand noted that was a standard approach for traffic engineers. President Cunningham noted that the residents had spoken loud and clear regarding their opposition to sound walls. Vice President Cook believed the General Plan should specifically state that there should be no sound walls in Alameda. Ms. Kohlstrand supported shared parking in the Mixed Commercial areas. Vice President Cook noted that the LOS was affected when high-occupancy vehicles were given priority over low-occupancy vehicles; the single car drivers would be made so uncomfortable that Planning Board Minutes Page 11 April 11, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-04-11.pdf |