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TransportationCommission | 2005-12-14 | 5 | Staff Hawkins said the Tinker Extension is considered the portion from 5th to Webster Street, and should be called Tinker Intersection. This will be funded by state funds and developer funds. Chair Knox White asked about the traffic signal at Fernside Boulevard and San Jose Avenue for $400,000. Staff Hawkins said that this was supported by the school district. The projects had to be included in the budget because the City was seeking grant funding, but it hadn't yet been approved by the school board at that time. The City did secure the funding but the school board voted against the project, so it will be taken off the list. Commissioner Parker asked if we could apply the funds to another project. Staff Hawkins said that it was from local streets and roads funds, but will be applied towards the bicycle and pedestrian access along with bus access. Chair Knox White suggested that a potential project might be construction of roundabouts on Fernside Boulevard to help deal with the volume of traffic. Staff Hawkins said that the TC could recommend such a project. She noted that the City is trying to work down on already requested traffic calming projects, and a petition has been submitted by residents of Fernside Boulevard, so this issue could be addressed. If it turns out that the capital portion is more than what we have budgeted, it can be brought before Council for more money. Chair Knox White suggested adding several projects to the CIP list: purchasing and installing the remaining 18 bus shelters, the top ten priorities from the bike plan, safe routes to school and safe routes to transit improvements, and the bike lanes on Central Avenue between Walnut and Oak Streets. Staff Hawkins said that some projects need some preliminary analysis so that that the general feasibility could be determined and cost estimates can be developed. She said that the Cross Alameda Trail Feasibility Study is an example of this. Now that costs have been determined, it can be included in the CIP. Staff Hawkins suggested that the Commission request funding for feasibility studies so the projects would be moved forward. Public Comment Lucy Gigli said that she would like this budget cycle to include two projects from the bike plan's priority project list. Also, she wanted to ensure that funding is available for bike lanes on Central Avenue between Walnut Street and Oak Street, and if appropriate that should be included in this process. Commissioner Krueger suggested recommending the inclusion of the Cross Alameda Trail, purchase and installation of the remaining 18 bus shelters, and bike lanes on Central Avenue between Walnut and Oak Streets. 5 | TransportationCommission/2005-12-14.pdf |