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TransportationCommission | 2008-04-23 | 9 | Close public comment Chair Knox White noted that $250,000 had been identified in the two-year plan for the cross-estuary environmental project, which he believed was very good. However, he believed that the proposed project could become so large that it would not be able to move forward in three or four years. He suggested that with the tight City finances, that the money may be better used in other bike and pedestrian programs. He believed that the environmental study was very important, and that it should be done when possible. Staff Hawkins noted that was included because the projects that received capital funding had feasibility studies, environmental studies and often, designs completed. She suggested that as the Transportation Commission consider going forward with the City Bicycle Plan update, that some of the other projects that would be funded be prioritized. Commissioner Krueger noted that on page 7 in Unfunded Projects, the study for the Otis Reconfiguration caught his attention. He noted that the issue came up several times with the neighbors' concern about safety on Otis. Staff Khan noted that he was trying to get it funded through the TMP process, and that it was listed because it was presently unfunded. If the contingency money from the TMP is not used, these funds could possibly be used for the Otis Drive study. Commissioner Krueger noted that the bus shelters were listed on the unfunded list, and he recalled that the City would go forward with the bus shelter program. He had hoped to get some grants, which had fallen through. He inquired whether it would be taken back to Council. Commissioner Krueger moved to recommend that the City Council approve the CIP program, as well as the following: 1) bus shelter procurement and maintenance be brought back to City Council for direction on finding funding; 2) bicycle, pedestrian and transit projects be prioritized in the CIP; 3) if it appears unlikely that capital funding will be available for the cross-estuary bicycle/pedestrian crossing improvements, the funding reserved for the environmental work for the project be reallocated toward other projects in the bicycle plan; and 4) funding be made available to study the potential reconfiguration of Otis Drive. Commissioner Ratto seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Chair Knox White suggested that the monetary figures in the reports be consistent so that they are reflected either in dollars or thousands of dollars. He noted that the score column was not explained, and suggested that it be eliminated if it is not clarified. Staff Hawkins noted that it examined the environment, cost-effectiveness, available funding, and that it was an attempt to prioritize things. 7B. Proposed Implementation of Parking Restrictions on Central Avenue in Front of the New Theater and Cineplex to Improve Traffic Circulation and Transportation Commission Page 9 of 15 04/23/08 Minutes | TransportationCommission/2008-04-23.pdf |