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TransportationCommission | 2006-11-15 | 2 | and the westbound location would be just behind where the photo showed. Normally, AC Transit preferred far side intersection locations, but it was not feasible in this instance because of the presence of a driveway and a tree. He displayed a chart that summarized the impacts, including the loss of on-street parking. Staff Bergman noted that Attachment 2 summarized the location of Otis and Willow, and the eastbound stop on the southwest corner of the intersection already had an existing red curb; no onstreet parking would be lost. Commissioner Krueger expressed concern about the Whitehall and Willow stop, which he believed was substandard. He added that there was no sidewalk and no paving, and that it was a mud strip on the westbound direction. He believed it was in limbo because of the South Shore redevelopment, and inquired whether it was outside the property line for South Shore. Staff Bergman believed that bus stop was not part of the South Shore site. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether that stop would be upgraded or eliminated, and believed that in its current state, it was unacceptable. Staff Bergman had not heard any discussion about that stop. Commissioner Krueger suggested that the stop be moved around the corner and relocated to Willow. Staff Bergman believed the bus stop for the W was on the near side of the intersection, and suggested that this subject be discussed during Staff Communications. Public Comment Mina Katoozian, 1936 Otis Drive, noted that she had lived at her address for 10 years and added many of the residents of the single-family homes had between one and three cars. It was not her opinion that these residents needed a bus, and she had not observed anyone in the neighborhood use the bus. She noted that she operates a large family day care, and believed the presence of buses in her neighborhood would be a safety hazard. She opposed the presence of this bus stop near her house. Liz Cleves, 1815 Otis Drive, pointed out that Ivy Walk is a pedestrian path connecting Otis Drive to Sandcreek Way. She supported the Pond Isle location specifically because of its proximity to Ivy Walk. Barbara Nemer, 3202 Ravens Cove, supported the Pond Isle location, and added that the westbound side of the street was almost empty of cars during the day. She believed that the neighbors had offstreet parking for their homes. Marilyn Teplow, 1805 Otis Drive, believed that empirical, practical thinking must be used to arrive at a sound conclusion. She noted that there were three streets along the | TransportationCommission/2006-11-15.pdf |