pages: TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf, 8
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TransportationCommission | 2008-12-10 | 8 | Commissioner Schatmeier would like the streets to be prioritized on a case by case basis. Commissioner McFarland agreed with Commissioner Schatmeier's assessment. Staff Bergman noted that for the multi-modal priority layers, they were examined in isolation. Acting Chairperson Krueger suggested that the clarifications, as detailed in the November 12, 2008, minutes (page 5) be reviewed for the benefit of the Commissioners who were not in attendance at that meeting. A discussion of the modal overlays ensued. Commissioner Schatmeier suggested that Park Street be designated as a primary transit street, because the level of service and ridership was already high; they could be higher by assigning this priority, and giving preferential treatment to transit. Acting Chairperson Krueger noted that the classifications were based on a series of rules, particularly a rule that if a street was designated as a major arterial, that automobiles would automatically take precedence, which was not the same as saying it was a case-by-case basis. He believed that staff was trying to craft a set of rules that could be applied to determine the outcome. He believed that was fair, because it would be practically difficult to handle everything on a case by case basis; in that event, there would be no need for overriding rules and classifications. Commissioner Schatmeier objected to the rule stating that regional arterials would always get auto-priority treatment, and noted that Park Street was different than Otis. Acting Chairperson Krueger noted that regional arterials were a major issue in that they were also commercial streets. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that Webster and Park were major transit corridors, but that there was no "T" listed in the table. Staff Bergman noted that if the Commission would like to modify the guidelines, that would be useful feedback for staff. Staff Khan noted that the City would hire Dowling Associates to work on this specific aspect of threshold significance. He noted that if this could not be resolved at this time, there would be other opportunities; this may be a good starting point to get feedback for the next meeting. Acting Chairperson Krueger believed the discussion should be continued with all of the Commissioners present, and that the resolution of the conflicts should be identified. 8 | TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf |