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TransportationCommission | 2006-09-27 | 11 | The following conflicts with the seven policy guidelines endorsed by the TC should be addressed: a) policy #1: proposed Tinker extension, b) policy #2: additional lanes proposed for the Atlantic and Webster intersection, c) policy #3: the Tinker extension should be designed to encourage 25 mph speed by drivers, d) policy #4: EIR does not address impacts of the project on bicycle and pedestrian environment outside of the project area, e) policy #5: EIR does not account for negative impacts on bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly regarding proposed Atlantic and Webster intersection improvements, f) policy #7: Level of Service worse than D should be acceptable at the Atlantic and Webster intersection. Commissioner Knoth seconded. Motion was approved unanimously, 6-0. Commissioner Ratto moved that the Commission wishes to highlight the extreme necessity for completing the extension as a way of making this project work. Commissioner Knoth seconded. Motion was approved unanimously, 6-0. Commissioner Krueger moved that the conflict between the amount of parking being provided and the plans for an aggressive TDM be resolved. They are in conflict and we shouldn't do both because it's a waste of money; let's decide what we are really going to do. Commissioner Ratto seconded the motion. Motion was approved unanimously, 6-0. Commissioner Krueger moved that the feasibility study of the bicycle and pedestrian connection to Oakland be included, and that any conflicts with the long-term transit plan for Alameda Point be resolved in a way that one doesn't preclude the other. Commissioner Ratto seconded. Motion was approved unanimously, 6-0. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Staff Bergman mentioned that the ethics test needed to be completed before the first of the year. Commissioners will be reimbursed for the cost of the test. Staff Bergman commented on the W. End Shuttle Analysis. This is the work scope that the TC reviewed several months back. It's underway now and looking to wrap that up within the next month or SO. At this point the consultants gave us some background information especially looking at alternative fuel vehicles and potential routing to key destinations. Staff Bergman said it would be on the next agenda for October. Staff Bergman showed photos of pedestrian improvements completed at Alameda Towne Centre. Staff Bergman announced that the City was awarded a grant from the Bicycle Transportation Account to construct a path on the east side of Fernside Boulevard connecting San Jose Avenue to the bike bridge. An additional 10 foot path adjacent to the existing 5 foot sidewalk. The grant is for just under $600,000. Staff Khan said that in October we will also have some information on street classification from the consultants and will have a presentation on that. He said that three meetings have been Transportation Commission Page 11 of 12 9/27/06 Meeting Minutes | TransportationCommission/2006-09-27.pdf |