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TransportationCommission | 2011-12-14 | 8 | Staff will take the item to PSBA if it impacts parking. If there is a high demand for bicycle parking, staff will work with Bike Alameda to define those peak demand times and then staff could do the analysis to provide appropriate supply of bike parking. Staff could report back from the fieldwork to determine what is needed. The concern is that the street sweepers cannot clean the in-street bike parking areas. The adjacent businesses would need to come to an agreement to maintain it. Commissioner Moehring - She asked if there could be stickers redirecting bicyclists to additional bike parking around the corner by the Alameda Theatre. Staff Khan - He has not seen this bike parking fully utilized. Lucy Gigli stated that this parking is on Central Avenue, which is 1.5 blocks away and is inadequate bike parking unless it is for a more secure bike parking. Commissioner Moehring - Most people only leave their bike for short-term bike parking needs. The City would need to talk to the individual businesses to get their buy-in on the front end. We know it benefits everyone; however, we want to have buy-in from the businesses. Staff Khan - He agreed to have buy-in from the businesses. Jon Spangler - The issue of bike theft has been on the rise in Alameda. One of the things that needs to happen is a public education campaign on the need to use a serious U lock and not a cable lock. He has a neighbor who has lost three bikes along Park Street within three months. He hopes that this is something that the Police Department, businesses and BikeAlameda could help with this effort. Commissioner Moehring - Inverted U bike racks support the heavy duty bike locks because they allow bicyclists to use better locks. The old style of bike racks such as at Mastick Senior Center make it difficult to use the U lock. Commissioner Tribuzio - I have not noticed bike racks at Mastick Senior Center. It would be advantageous to park bikes in a more secure location when leaving it for a full day. The problem is where to set up more secure bike parking. It could be a commercial enterprise. Revenues exist from parked cars yet the City is not receiving revenue from parked bicycles. Commissioner Vargas - He had a question about the bike corral and if there is precedent in Alameda. Staff Khan - Staff has proposed a bike corral in the guidelines. In-street bike parking exist in Berkeley. Staff looks for adequate visibility and adjacent businesses need to agree to keep it clean and maintained. Commissioner Moehring - She likes what they do in New York where they extend the bus shelter for covered bike parking. Page 8 of 9 | TransportationCommission/2011-12-14.pdf |