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TransportationCommission | 2009-05-27 | 9 | DRAFT Commissioner Krueger pointed out a discrepancy on the map and asked if the project to alter the shape of the street at Park Avenue and Encinal Avenue would impact the casual carpool. Staff Khan noted that due to budget cuts, this $60,000 project was one that was cut. The idea is to take the pork chop out and narrow the turn and hopefully this will happen when funding becomes available. Open public speaking John Avignon and Elizabeth Noak residents of Alameda of Marti Rae Court, near the casual carpool site. They are affected by the carpoolers who are trashing their front yard and blocking their driveways. Concerned that this was a permanent decision and that they now have inherited this problem. Inquired if City will be participating in cleanup. They noted that there was no city trashcan at the site. Staff Khan suggested these concerns be included in the community outreach effort. Trash can issue will be discussed with Public Works. Chair John Knox White asked Staff what the time frame was for the proposed removal of the pork chop island at Encinal Avenue at Park Avenue. Staff Khan noted that due to the budget cuts; the earliest this project would be considered would be at least 3 years away. Chair John Knox White stated that if the speakers are unhappy with the recommendation that will be going forward, they have the opportunity to appeal their decision to the City Council. Noted casual carpooling is a difficult issue and problems, such as these, always come up. Commissioner Krueger asked if there was any enforcement that could be done to those who are lacking respect for others' property, such as littering. Agrees to add this issue to the outreach and to provide a trash can for public use. Commissioner Moehring discussed the number of drivers performing illegal U-turns in the City, especially in commercial business districts. Hopes that Staff can help mitigate any issues surrounding the speakers' concerns. Staff Khan mentioned that Staff will be bringing this up with the Alameda Police Department; enforcing U-turns. Chair John Knox White recommended coming back and looking at these issues in 6 months and possibly at that time a better solution will be available. Also, the proposed AC Transit service cuts could impact transit service in this area. Page 9 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2009-05-27.pdf |