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TransportationCommission | 2007-04-25 | 8 | Commissioner McFarland noted that in addition to the bus routing and timing, there was an issue of needed sidewalk improvements at some of the bus stops. He would like staff and AC Transit to address those issues. Acting Chair Ratto appreciated the comments about accessibility on Shoreline, and asked staff to specifically to look into the Whitehall/Willow bus stop issue, particularly the poor condition of the stop. He acknowledged the costs factored into every decision that must be made, and he added that he had a great desire to serve on the subcommittee. In response to a question by a member of the audience whether a resident could serve on the subcommittee, Staff Khan noted that staff was considering doing a survey of residents and riders in that area. He believed a public workshop would be the perfect forum to define what the subcommittee's scope would be, and suggested forming the subcommittee first. Staff intended to return in June. He noted that he was not sure if there was a precedent for a citizen serving on a subcommittee, and Staff Bergman noted that some subcommittee hearings had been open to the public. Commissioner Schatmeier would support a subcommittee, and noted that the issue of cutting running time had not yet been addressed. He agreed that the subcommittee would be the perfect vehicle to address those issues, and volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. Commissioner Krueger also volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. Acting Chair Ratto noted that the subcommittee would work with staff and AC Transit, and would like Liz Cleves to serve as a liaison between the community group and the subcommittee. Liz Cleves would like to nominate Diane Voss to serve because she was in school full-time. Staff Khan noted that staff would try to schedule a meeting for the following week. Staff Bergman noted that the public speakers' names have been added to the mailing list, and invited other members of the public to leave their contact information. No action was taken. 7B. Citywide Curbside Bus Stop Access Action Plan Outcome: TC to reaffirm City 's practice of providing curbside access to bus stops and provide guidance regarding flexibility in this practice. Discussion/Action Staff Bergman summarized the staff report, and added the City Council had directed the City Manager to work with the Commission to develop a plan to provide unobstructed curbside access to all bus stops in Alameda. Most of that work had been completed, and there were some remaining that were still underway, and were brought to the Transportation Technical Team (TTT) in March 2007. He noted that there were a number of residents and businesses who objected to the parking restrictions, generally with the impact on on-street parking. Staff wished 8 | TransportationCommission/2007-04-25.pdf |