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TransportationCommission | 2007-07-25 | 5 | Commissioner Ratto inquired who was responsible for signage at the intersection near the right-hand turn at High Street that allowed access to Alameda Avenue. Mr. Gee believed it was the City of Oakland's responsibility. Commissioner Ratto noted that when he made that right-hand turn, there was no stop sign, yield sign or any other signage, which he believed was hazardous due to the auto traffic driving through at a high speed. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether the closure of E. 8th Street would have any effect on the freeway access. Mr. Gee replied that it provided a frontage road with fairly light traffic. He added that it would be made into a cul de sac by the City Oakland. Staff Khan noted that E. 8th Street provided local circulation for the Oakland side; the concern regarding the Alameda side was the internal circulation to access Home Depot and I880. The new project would provide better access to Alameda from 29th Avenue southbound I880 on-ramp to reach 42nd Avenue. Public comment. Madeline Murphy believed there would be an impact on the Fruitvale Bridge when people exit from Fruitvale to Alameda Avenue. She was concerned there would be many lane closures. Mr. Gee noted there would be a tremendous amount of construction going on, with a great deal of equipment; he acknowledged there would be disruption, but that they would maintain the same number of lanes on the freeway as currently exist during peak periods. He noted that High Street would be maintained open, but may need to be closed for very short periods of time late at night in order to do some of the overhead work. He noted that they did not intend to have any long-term street closures, including High Street. He noted that any work that could not be done safely at night, or that would cause noise impacts, would occur during the day. He added that they would work with the City. Close public comment. Staff Khan noted that some closures and delays were inevitable, but that Alameda will work closely with Caltrans and Oakland during this time. No action was taken. 7C. Draft Action Plan for SOV Trip Reduction at Webster/Posey Tubes and Bay Farm Island Bridge. Outcome: Comment from TC and Approval of Draft Work Plan. Discussion/Action Staff Bergman presented the staff report, and noted that this item grew out of the joint meeting between the Transportation Commission and the City Council on May 7, 2007. the Council had indicated that they were interested in having the Transportation Transportation Commission July 25, 2007 Page 5 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2007-07-25.pdf |