pages: TransportationCommission/2008-11-12.pdf, 2
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TransportationCommission | 2008-11-12 | 2 | the opinions of individuals. a. Pedestrian Plan Task Force There was no report. b. Bicycle Plan Update Group There was no report. c. Alameda Point Advisory Task Force There was no report. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS There were none. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Monitoring of Oak Street and Central Avenue Intersection Staff Khan summarized the extensive staff report and detailed the background and scope of this item. He described the monitoring plan, and added that Public Works and Alameda Police Department (APD) coordinated the work with the community groups, addressing their concerns. In response to a request by APD, City Council approved the change to the Municipal Code on June 17, 2008 regarding the use of the garage by skaters and skateboarders. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Moehring about additional bike racks in the area, Staff Bergman replied that there was not a current proposal for anything on the north side of Central near the theater. Staff Khan added that staff would continue to examine that issue, and that racks would be installed in Lot C. Commissioner Krueger noted that page 4 stated that there was a pedestrian crossing time of 4 to 7 seconds, and inquired why there was a maximum walk time. As a pedestrian, he expected that the flashing hand time should be equal to the crossing distance divided by the average walking speed, and that the green signal should last through the crossing time. He would like to see the crossing time maximized. Staff Khan replied that based upon the studies, 7 seconds at a signalized intersection was the maximum to coordinate with the cycle. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether it would be possible to have a white hand and countdown that changed to an orange flashing countdown as the crossing time ran out. Staff Khan stated that a $50 parking permit was being considered for Monday through Friday parking. Staff would consider the PSBA request to increase the parking time from four to eight hours. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Krueger whether the truck that hit the 2 | TransportationCommission/2008-11-12.pdf |