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PlanningBoard | 2012-06-11 | 8 | traveling at. Mr. Khan answered that a lot of traffic exiting from Broadway are making several turns to get back onto Webster Street. He stated that he will forward that information to the Board. Vice President Burton stated the Market Street on-ramp access via 6th Street is a weakness in the plan, and asked how drivers are going to be enticed to utilize that on-ramp. He stated that the slow street concept is in direct opposition of the people trying to access the freeway. Board member Knox White clarified with Mr. Khan that Alameda is the project sponsor for ACTC which means the City directs ACTC when to move forward with projects. Board member Köster asked about the BRT timing. Mr. Khan answered that BRT is scheduled for FY 2017-18 and the development of Alameda Point is critical to BRT. President Zuppan opened the public comment period. Jim Strehlow, expressed confusion why the project is not being presented in a joint special meeting with the Planning Board and the Transportation Commission. He stated that the plan fails the goal of the Deficiency Plan and said that the shorter ramp will cause back up on the freeway. Randy Rentschler, resident, stated that this is a great project and very much needed especially for the development of the base. He encouraged the Board to support the plan. Tony Daysog, stated that the plan disperses traffic which helps alleviate traffic. He suggested that staff consider the feasibility of a road be constructed that immediately links drivers turning left onto 6th Street to the 880. President Zuppan closed the public comment period. Board member Knox White commented that Deficiency Plan was based on 1950 freeway design engineering and part of the Transportation Master Plan includes changing the way project benefits are reviewed/proposed. He suggested that an analysis be performed to determine that the benefits are worth the cost of the project. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft motioned to extend the meeting to 11:15 Board member Henneberry seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 Vice President Burton concurred with Board member Knox White regarding the benefits and cost. He cited the 6th Street projected and stated that it doesn't appear to provide enough benefits to Alameda and further cuts off Chinatown from Jack London Square. Page 8 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2012-06-11.pdf |