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TransportationCommission | 2008-02-27 | 7 | In response to an inquiry by Chair Knox White regarding double fines in school zones, Staff Khan replied that that law would sunset this year. Chair Knox White suggested that double fines in school zones be considered. Commissioner Krueger suggested that the road diet issue be examined by staff. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to accept the staff recommendations to uphold the appeal, with the modification to remove time-limited parking. Two of the three white parking spaces would be preserved, and no stopping would be allowed in one space closest to the driveway from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Commissioner McFarland seconded the motion. Motion passed 4- 0. 7B. Conceptual Design of Mariner Square Drive Realignment and Park and Ride Lot/Transit Hub Staff Khan presented the staff report, and displayed and described a conceptual design of a proposed realignment of existing Mariner Square Drive to a former railroad right-of-way, and construction of a transit hub in the vicinity of the Posey Tube entrance. The existing Mariner Square Drive would be used to provide buses with direct access to the Posey Tube. The project includes a Class I separate bicycle/pedestrian path that would provide connectivity to the Bay Trail and the Posey Tube, a future estuary crossing for transit, bicyclists and pedestrians that is currently under study, and the proposed Cross Alameda Trail. He noted that there is the potential to explore shared parking opportunities with adjacent businesses and property owners. He noted that electronic bike lockers were being considered, and that bus line modifications could be considered to bring the W and 19 buses to access this site. Staff requested the Commissioners' comments about pedestrian, bicycle and transit circulation. In addition, there has been preliminary interest expressed in constructing a hotel on an adjacent City-owned site, so staff also invited comments from the Commissioners on the potential for the transit hub and potential hotel to share parking, given the needs of these types of uses. He discussed that proposed costs for each part of the proposal, and noted that the City is including this in the analysis for the TMP, since if the project is included in the General Plan it will facilitate getting access to funding. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Krueger whether the amenities include bus shelters and seating, Staff Khan replied that shelters would be part of this, and the City may also look into including electronic Next Bus signs to provide real-time information about transit vehicles arrival times. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Krueger whether the intersection of Atlantic Ave. and Webster Street would be served, Staff Bergman replied that one option that could be considered is rerouting the W to serve the transit hub, but maintaining the existing Line O route, which is heavily used at Atlantic and Webster. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether there was a way to serve this area, as well as Atlantic and Webster, Staff Khan replied that there could be a shuttle service to BART offered by AC Transit. Staff intended to address the issues regarding the congestion pressure on the Tubes, and 7 | TransportationCommission/2008-02-27.pdf |