pages: TransportationCommission/2005-02-23.pdf, 6
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TransportationCommission | 2005-02-23 | 6 | result, numerous recommendations of the Plan focused on establishing pedestrian connections through the school property and the adjoining park. The completion of these improvements would require coordination and the potential exchange of property between the City and the school district. Other improvements recommended for the area near Chipman Middle School include the realignment of the Pacific/Marshall intersection, and the re-design of the school's drop-off area and parking lot. Mr. Smiley noted that the feasibility of implementing a raised crosswalk across Pacific Avenue in front of Chipman Middle School would depend on the traffic volumes utilizing this corridor to access the planned development Alameda Point. Commissioner Knoth noted that for pedestrians there are important connections between this neighborhood and the proposed school in Bayport and to Encinal High School. He asked about the possibility of an elevated pedestrian crossing over Appezzato Memorial Parkway. Staff Hawkins responded that people tend not to use such facilities if they create a less direct route for crossing the street. Mr. Smiley noted that the Plan called for enhanced pedestrian and bicycle circulation along the northern boundary of the neighborhood (south side of Appezzato Memorial Parkway) through the establishment of a linear park. The City's Long-Range Transit Plan also identifies this route as a potential transit corridor. Chair Knox White noted that the illustrations in the Plan include marked crosswalks at several locations where crossings are currently prohibited. He recommended that the City attempt to make intersections as pedestrian-friendly as possible and look for opportunities to permit legal crossings. Commissioner Krueger agreed, and recommended installation of new crosswalks where possible. 6 | TransportationCommission/2005-02-23.pdf |