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TransportationCommission | 2009-02-25 | 4 | Commissioner Schatmeier inquired whether this stop had ever been located anywhere else. Staff Bergman replied that he was not aware of any other location. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether pedestrian activity was part of the criteria for a stop sign warrant. Staff Bergman replied that it was one of the factors. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether the pedestrian activity attributable to the bus were to be added to the totals for Lafayette and Chestnut would put it over the warrant threshold. Staff Bergman replied that it would not. Commissioner Lee inquired whether police had been involved with other bus stops that may have had issues. Staff Bergman replied that he was not aware of anything. Staff Khan noted that Public Works worked very closely with the Alameda Police Department in these issues, and if staff anticipated any vandalism or other security concerns, the police department would send more officers and keep an eye on the area. Commissioner Lee inquired whether there had been any specific occurrences that required police intervention. Staff Khan replied that he was not aware of any instances other than traffic-related issues. Commissioner Lee inquired whether the number of pedestrian crossings was a factor in determining the location of the bus stop. Staff Bergman replied that was one of the factors that influenced the bus stop's location. Chair Knox White complimented staff on the quality of the report and photos. He inquired whether the City was able to bill appellants for staff's time. Staff Khan replied that staff had received City Council's approval for charging a fee if a request was non-safety related, but that this analysis began before the policy was in place. Open public hearing. Mark Cunningham noted that the initial intent was to see what could be done to minimize the damage to this National Register historic church, and that one option was moving the bus stop. They had also requested a shelter and a more clearly marked area for the riders to sit, which would relieve the wear and tear on the steps. After hearing staff's report, he understood that moving the bus stop may not be the best idea, and he requested a covered bus stop with seating. He noted that the decrease in the diesel emissions was a good piece of information. Nancy Hird, President, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS), noted that this building was on the National Registry of Historic Places, and that the AAPS supported the preservation of any older building. AAPS met in the Presbyterian Church for the general meetings, and she relayed a story about several boys waiting for the bus that night, bouncing a basketball against the church building. Page 4 of 12 | TransportationCommission/2009-02-25.pdf |