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TransportationCommission | 2009-01-28 | 3 | Commissioner Schatmeier arrived. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS There were none. 6. OLD BUSINESS 6A. Preliminary Proposed Thresholds of Significance and Implementation Policies Staff Khan presented the staff report, and explained the meaning of the thresholds of significance. Staff Khan detailed the background of this item, and the ideas developed by staff. He noted that Dowling Associates, the transportation consultants, developed LOS standards that would be discussed. LOS D was the level proposed to be established for all transportation modes. He discussed the methodologies employed, which was based on previous input from the TC. He described the methods by which conflicts would be resolved for street segments on which the Transportation Element has identified multiple modal priorities. Based on the City's transit-first policy, staff recommends that transit generally be given preference, followed by the pedestrian mode, followed by the bicycle mode. Staff Khan noted that LOS below D would always be a significant impact on street segments where only a single modal priority was identified. Where multiple modal priorities were identified, lower LOS would be acceptable to resolve conflicts as indicated in the staff report. He noted that at intersections, automobiles could go to LOS F if an arterial LOS D could be maintained. This level of flexibility was not permitted for any other mode. A discussion of the selection of LOS D ensued. Staff Khan noted that public input and discussion would be very important. Commissioner Moehring complimented staff on a job well done with such a large task, and that she was pleased that this was not written in stone. With respect to Table 1, she inquired why LOS E for bikes, schools and recreational areas was acceptable for regional arterials, and why a higher level of service was not required. She was very concerned about safety issues regarding the most vulnerable modes: bicycle and pedestrian. Staff Khan replied that it was only triggered by conflicts, due to the identification of multiple priorities. He emphasized that in other circumstances, the City did not want to degrade any of the modes below LOS D. He noted that a hierarchy must be identified. Commissioner Moehring inquired about bicycle detection at traffic signals. Staff Bergman noted that they were installed at Sherman and Buena Vista. Staff Khan added that the City was working on that item. 3 | TransportationCommission/2009-01-28.pdf |