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TransportationCommission | 2011-12-14 | 3 | funds for this project or could tap into developer funds on the basis of the new development in the area. He felt that it needs to be signalized. Commissioner Vargas stated that he is interested in helping staff with brainstorming on this intersection improvement. Staff Payne stated that local funds usually are used to leverage outside funds as the local match to help stretch the limited funds farther so that more areas of the city benefit from the limited funds. Lucy Gigli, President of BikeAlameda, was impressed with the quarterly report and how it is shown. It makes everything clear. About the Shoreline Dr/Westline Dr bike lane project, BikeAlameda is hoping to have a lot of public input. They are hoping for a cycle track configuration - one that is similar to Fernside Blvd. She hopes that some of the analysis from this bike lane project could go into a cycle track concept. Lucy Gigli, President of BikeAlameda, for the Mecartney/Island project, she urged the group to think outside the box in terms of traffic calming such as roundabouts or other kinds of things to help out huge intersections. 4B. Proposed Bus Stops at Maitland Avenue and Harbor Bay Parkway. Staff Payne summarized the staff report. Commissioner Vargas asked if there any ADA issues with the concrete pad broken by the tree on the north side. Staff Payne responded that the concrete bus pad corresponds with AC Transit's template. Commissioner Vargas asked if there are any maintenance issues pertaining to the tree. Staff Payne stated that the tree well provided should be sufficient space for the tree to thrive. Commissioner Bertken asked about the debris on the sidewalk in the photo. Commissioner Moehring and Gail Payne answered that the debris are leaves. Commissioner Moehring: It is nice to see that the City is installing bus stops. She stated that it would be nice if this item came as a recommendation to the City Council as opposed to already having been approved by the City Council and in the CIP. Page 3 of 9 | TransportationCommission/2011-12-14.pdf |