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TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 12 | 5C. Complete Streets Policy Resolution Staff Payne presented a summary of the report. Commissioner Miley moved to adopt the policy resolution. Commissioner Vargas recommended they make an amendment before taking the vote. For clarification, the following statement found on page 2 "First City and the County of Alameda to install and operate a bus priority signal" whether it is first or not should be clarified or modified by staff. Commissioner Miley moved to approve the item and to direct staff to amend or clarify the following statement "First City and the County of Alameda to install and operate a bus priority signal" to determine if that is accurate and to make the necessary corrections before moving the item to the City Council. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Commissioner Vargas asked the Commission to vote to move Item 7 - Announcements / Public Comments - before moving to Item 5D. Commissioner Miley made a motion to move item 7 up and Commissioner Wong seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Christina Trotter, Billy Truong, Reggie Hubbard (students) and Joan Schwartz. (teacher) from Encinal High School were concerned with street traffic in front of their school, especially where the five streets including Central Avenue come together. There are no crossing guards and traffic is consistently dangerous throughout the day. They wanted to voice their concern and have the Commission come up with a viable solution. Commissioner Vargas asked if it was a daytime or after school issue. Joan Schwartz stated her class goes out a lot during the day so the motorists are consistently dangerous in their behavior regardless of congestion. Commissioner Vargas stated that he would ask staff to look into opportunities to highlight this concern. Staff Naclerio replied that based on the comments received, staff would look at the issue. He stated that traffic incidents are based on a first in first out process and they would estimate coming back to the group within a few months. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if the Safe Routes to School Program could be incorporated within the area. Staff Payne stated yes high schools are part of the Safe Routes to School Program. There is a Page 12 of 15 | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |