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TransportationCommission | 2009-05-27 | 7 | DRAFT Jay Smith noted again, the significant impact of the 63 Bus' lack of service on the weekends; particularly affected are those needing the Food Bank on Constitution Way and those needing to go grocery shopping at Lucky's. Bruce Brubaker continued listing items - increase and improve information regarding transit services, increased education regarding Paratransit, increase transit information for seniors, install real time information at the bus stops, create a low-income fare discount, to maximize accessibility of existing discounts, improving accessibility to the Oakland/Alameda Ferry, increase bus to BART frequency, implement route 50 frequency improvements. Pedestrian strategies included expanding safe routes to schools program, improve pedestrian experience at Alameda Point, install in pavement crosswalk lighting, and install night lighting. Chair Knox White noted that Staff wants to be selective as to where the in pavement lighting is placed, as it is quite expensive. Staff Khan noted that if there are too many of the in-pavement lighting facilities, people will start to ignore them. Also where they are installed affects their impact. Bruce Brubaker responded that the wording and the priority for the in pavement lighting will be revised. He continued with the list of items being discussed: Pedestrian strategies: Alameda has a good grid for bicycle/pedestrian users, but there was a need for improved pedestrian/bicycle safety in the tube, install pedestrian refuge islands. For bicyclists, more bicycle lanes were desired, as well as an increase in the bicycle capacity onboard buses, increased bicycle options for youth and low-income residents, improve bicycling access between Alameda/Oakland, improve pavement and bicycle striping near the Ferry Terminal. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that creating more bicycle lanes seems to be more significant for the overall transportation in Alameda. Bike lanes serving particular origins and destinations that are of interest and concern to the community we're talking about. Chair Knox White: suggested that the bicycle strategy be consistent with the bicycle feasibility study. Noted use the term water shuttle/taxi instead of bicycle barge. Jim Strehlow discussed the use of safest routes to Oakland and Emeryville. Lucy Gigli addressed Commissioner Schatmeier's comments. Stated that bicycling is the best mode for youth and low-income people to get around and that any improvements to the citywide bicycle networks would help all populations. Chair Knox White: suggested last four items on page 6-58 be removed as not relevant to meeting the needs of the community we're trying to meet. Bruce Brubaker: discussed the last strategy to institute an auto loan program for low-income residents, and that car sharing was not useable by lower-income populations. He noted all comments will be revised and further comments should be directed to Diane Stark. Another presentation will be given to the ACCMA board for review and approval on June 25; public is welcome. Page 7 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2009-05-27.pdf |