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TransportationCommission | 2008-11-12 | 4 | Commissioner Krueger expressed concern about the traffic backup on the intersection at Park Street, which he assumed was based on the traffic predictions. He inquired whether the traffic volume was sufficient to justify the queuing. Staff Khan replied that staff did not see the traffic buildup when looking at the numbers. Commissioner Moehring noted that she would like to see bike parking in front of the theater. Chair Knox White agreed with that suggestion. He noted that bike parking in the garage was relocated without any input. The volumes were lower, and the long dropoff wasn't needed. He would like to see something in the City Council report about illegal use of the bike lanes for passing. He would also like to see bike parking in front of the theater. Staff Khan noted that the bulbout also helped by providing spaces for patron queuing at the theater. Commissioner Lee expressed concern about the $150,000 cost, and commended staff on the brochure, which could be modified and used for schools. Staff Khan said that staff could email her a copy of the file if the schools were interested in reproducing and distributing additional copies. Commissioner Moehring suggested sending it out through the Alameda Educational Foundation. Commissioner Krueger suggested that the City Council report mention how the bulbout will help with patron queuing and protection of the marquee. He believed the bike parking should be as close as possible to the theater entrance. No action was taken. b. Transportation Element Update Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Staff Khan presented the staff report, and requested comments on the analysis, as well as the content of the Transportation Element. He noted that with respect to the flexibility of the Transportation Element, the guiding policies would go to the decision-makers who would make the final decisions based on specific conditions. He noted that the Transportation Element was a policy document, and was a program level analysis. Project level Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) would address more specific issues, and the staff recommendations attempted to provide the City Council with some discretion in dealing with them. He noted that secondary impacts could result from the increased traffic congestion resulting from the proposed policies, such as increased cut- through traffic and negatively affecting the City's ability to implement transportation system management strategies. With respect to the concerns about CMA funding, staff recommended changes to the proposed language in policies EIR-1, EIR-2, and EIR-6. 4 | TransportationCommission/2008-11-12.pdf |