pages: TransportationCommission/2007-04-25.pdf, 12
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TransportationCommission | 2007-04-25 | 12 | Commissioner Subramanium believed that policies were in place in order to have consistent implementation across the City, and did not believe that having exceptions would benefit the City. Acting Chair Ratto noted that it was best to work with Public Works and AC Transit to deal with red curbs. He supported the bus plazas on Park and Webster Street, and believed that the Transportation Commission might as well disband if they could not stand firm on this policy. Pertaining to flexibility, he believed that staff should assist residents in consolidating bus stops and work with AC Transit because there were exceptions to the rule. He believed the burden of proof was on the appellant, and they need to show a real need for the parking spaces. He believed the garage should be used for cars and not storage. Commissioner Krueger moved the following: 1) All bus stops should have parking prohibitions during the hours of bus operations. 2) If there are problems with eliminating parking at a particular location, the relocation or consolidation of bus stops should be considered. In the case of an appeal of a decision to remove on-street parking, staff should work with the appellant to explore options for flexibility, but the burden of proof is on the appellant to demonstrate the need for the on-street parking spaces. 3) The level of bus ridership and demand for on-street parking at the location should be considered in such decisions - if the parking demand is high and bus ridership is low, preservation of parking should be given greater emphasis. 4) Any changes to bus stop locations should ensure consistency with the Long Range Transit Plan's recommended bus stop spacing of approximately 1000 feet. 5) City should explore ways to encourage private property owners to make better use of existing off-street parking. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 4-0. 7C. Review and comment on Civic Center Parking Garage Management Plan Policies and Procedures. Outcome: TC to review and provide comments on draft Parking Management and Operations Plan. Discussion/Action Staff Eric Fonstein, Economic Development Coordinator, Development Services Department, summarized the staff report and described the scope and background of the proposed parking structure, which should be completed by December 2007. He noted there was a perception of reluctance to use a parking structure if it is difficult or complicated to use. Commissioner Subramanium inquired whether car sharing had been considered, such as in Oakland and San Francisco. Acting Chair Ratto noted that had not been examined at this time. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that car sharing was business operation, and that enough business must be generated for it to be economically viable. 12 | TransportationCommission/2007-04-25.pdf |