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TransportationCommission | 2005-04-27 | 6 | Carl Babcock stated that he also lives on Oak Street and tries to ride his bike for local errands, but that it is difficult to get to many shops safely. He requested that the bike lane be restored on Central Avenue and, if possible, create a bike lane on Oak Street. Public comment closed Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff if they could respond to the bicyclists' concerns. Staff Ott stated that the project would include shared roadway stencils (sharrows) and signs on Oak Street from Encinal Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. She also noted that widening the sidewalk would increase bike safety in front of the garage. She said that the removal of diagonal parking on Central Avenue is not currently included in the project. She anticipates this will be discussed as part of the TMP. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that the garage will have bicycle parking, and asked if it is appropriate to include project elements to help bicyclists reach the facility safely. Staff Ott agreed that safe bicycle access is important, but noted that the project is attempting to meet many objectives with a limited project budget. She stated that the bike lane issues on Central Avenue should not be linked to the garage, and expressed concern that stakeholder groups not in attendance may be opposed to removing the diagonal parking on Central Avenue. Commissioner McFarland asked if the library or garage would be completed first. Staff Ott responded that the garage is scheduled to be completed first. Commissioner McFarland asked if there was a cost estimate for restriping Central Avenue. Staff Ott responded that staff is looking into this. Commissioner Ratto stated that the funding sources for the project is an important issue, and that to fund funding for striping Central Avenue would require taking money from another element of the project. He said that he and PSBA support restoring parallel parking on Central Avenue, since the 350-space parking garage should meet parking needs. He said that if there are other organizations that oppose removing the diagonal parking, which would bring the General Plan into compliance, they should state their case to Council. Commissioner Ratto stated that bicyclists should not be diverted onto the sidewalk on that block. He also stated that he doesn't believe the restriping should be considered as a mitigation for the parking structure, but other funding should be available. Commissioner Krueger asked how the mitigation measures would be funded. Staff Ott responded that only the signal timing adjustments would be funded through the project Commissioner Krueger asked if it would be possible to find other funding for the signal timing as well as the bike lanes, since they both seem related to the project. Staff Ott said they are concerned that the project bid will come in higher than the funding that's available Commissioner Ratto stated that it is up to the City Council to determine the funding decisions, and that members of the community can bring these issues to the Council. Transportation Commission Page 6 of 8 April 27, 2005 | TransportationCommission/2005-04-27.pdf |