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TransportationCommission | 2008-07-23 | 13 | Staff Khan noted that the monitoring of the intersection of Oak Street and Central Avenue was requested by City Council. The midpoint of the monitoring had been passed, and meetings were being held on a weekly basis to address concerns such as bicycle parking. He noted that signage to guide people would be needed, and the parking must be fully utilized before satisfying an additional need. Staff Khan noted that staff was working with the theatre operator regarding any impacts resulting from queuing of pedestrians and loading/unloading of people from cars. They are examining how the operator can better manage the queuing in front of the theater. The 24-hour camera is currently pointed at the intersection for police to monitor. Staff Khan noted that a joint meeting would be held between the Transportation Commission and the Planning Board, and that the agenda would address the TMP and the EIR, as well as parking reduction requirements for the Park Street and Webster Street business districts. Chair Knox White encouraged the City to get the bike racks to be as fully utilized as possible. He noted that he would never park his own bike in the lower ramp, in the far reaches of the parking lot. He inquired whether a traffic count had been performed. Staff Khan replied that would occur when the traffic pattern has been established, and cited a 90-day timeline. Chair Knox White noted that he did not often advocate midblock crossings, but that this might be an appropriate place for such a crossing. He requested that the option be considered. Staff Khan noted that suggestion had been made, and would be part of the final evaluation report. Chair Knox White commented that the flier was nice, but that failure to yield to a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk was also a violation of California law. He believed there was a lot of good information, although it was hard to read. He suggested the City consider the message it wants to convey to drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. He noted that unmarked crosswalks were legal crosswalks, and that it was important for people to realize that. 9. Commission Communications Commissioner Schatmeier noted that construction was well underway for the bike path along Fernside, and added that the Commission had previously discussed bicyclist behavior going southbound on Fernside. Staff Khan noted that staff reviewed the sight distance, and there were concerns about visibility for motorists coming from the bridge. A small left-turn pocket had been created at Washington Court. Page 13 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2008-07-23.pdf |