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TransportationCommission | 2012-06-27 | 3 | 4B. Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne presented the staff report. Staff Khan presented the Access Plan for Alameda Point, the Miller Sweeney Bridge Replacement project, and current and upcoming traffic calming projects. Commissioner Bellows wanted clarification on the Island Drive/Robert Davey Jr. Drive traffic- calming project could use a pedestrian scramble where everyone would stop and let everyone off might help during the morning hours. Staff Khan replied that the scramble phases are viable; however, they impact the overall traffic signal operation. Additionally, the traffic volumes at Island Drive, Robert Davey Jr. and Packet Landing would greatly impact pedestrian activity. Also, when a scramble is installed, they would have to change the signal heads and that is quite expensive. Commissioner Moehring announced that item 4E. would be presented next. 4E. Webster Street Intelligent Transportation Systems/Smart Corridors Project and Community Meeting Update Staff Khan presented the staff report. Commissioner Miley asked Staff Khan if he could describe in more detail Phase II of the project and if it would include cameras in the tubes. Staff Khan responded that Phase II would continue the communication connection through the Webster and Posey Tubes. The City contacted Caltrans in regards to the cameras in the Webster and Posey Tubes. Caltrans explained that the cameras were for Homeland Security and could not be used for other purposes. Staff is trying to see if there is enough space to hang the camera in the Posey and Webster Tubes. Alameda staff also is working with Oakland staff to look at a Smart Corridor on Harrison Street. Staff is also interested in looking into the connection between 6th Street and Jackson Street on ramp. Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE, TJKM Transportation Consultants, worked on the signal coordination portion and presented a visual simulation of the intersection. Staff Khan responded that they have increased the crossing times for pedestrians. The current system uses a 4 feet per second walking speed for pedestrians, which is faster for older pedestrians. The new standard is 3.5 feet per second. Commissioner Moehring stated that the simulation was useful and she opened the floor to public comment. Page 3 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf |