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TransportationCommission | 2005-09-28 | 3 | Commissioner Parker moved to accept the staff recommendation. Commissioner Ratto seconded the motion. Motion carried by a unanimous vote - 5. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. I-880 Access Issues Chair Knox White noted that there are projects being undertaken in Oakland which could have a significant impact on Alameda's access to the regional transportation system, and he is concerned that there have not been sufficient opportunities for input in the early stages of project development. Specifically, he mentioned the Broadway/Jackson interchange project, and the Park Street Triangle project, both of which will impact on connections between Alameda and I-880. Chair Knox White stated that the process for providing input into a project can be confusing, and that it would be helpful for elected officials and citizens to have a better understanding of how it works. He distributed a handout suggesting the development of a task force to discuss these issues. Specifically, Chair Knox White suggested that the TC recommend a process whereby staff from the cities of Alameda and Oakland, elected officials and the public would develop an agreement which would define what projects would be of mutual concern as well as a process for soliciting input on these projects early on. He suggested that this approach would be proactive and would enable ideas to be circulated early in the process before design decisions are made. Chair Knox White emphasized that the proposed task force would have a limited life span, meeting perhaps three or four times, to develop this agreement. Commissioner Parker asked what has already been done and what is being done to coordinate efforts between the two jurisdictions. Open Public Comment Jon Spangler stated that Chair Knox White's handout does not address emergency preparedness issues, and that consideration of these issues at a regional level is important. He suggested that a task force be established for the long term, so that the cities of Alameda and Oakland could continue to coordinate their efforts on projects that affect both jurisdictions. Bill Smith expressed his support for Mr. Spangler's comments regarding emergency preparedness, and noted the importance of enhanced access to I-880 for Alameda. Close Public Comment Commissioner Schatmeier suggested that the Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC), which the City of Alameda and AC Transit use as a way of addressing transit issues, could serve as a model. | TransportationCommission/2005-09-28.pdf |