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TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 5 | mentioned that it was hard to walk on the beach on the weekend due to a large volume of cyclists with their children on the path. She questioned the project's timeframe from start to finish and whether the Commission would make a decision that night or would they continue to review the documents. She hoped that the project finds sufficient funding to maximize the full benefits to the community. Susan Sperry, 30-year Alameda and Shore Line Drive resident, voiced her disapproval of the project because her financial investment is tied to her home. She felt the proposal would reduce the value of her home and would bring vehicle and bicycle congestion to the area. She suggested that the project move to Alameda Point and wondered if the project description and community meetings were sent to residents around the area. Staff Payne replied all residents within 300 feet of Shore Line Drive and all residents within the single family housing area between Shell Gate Road and Sunset Road were sent notifications about the project. Commissioner Wong asked if the following cycle track buffers (white pavement markings, car stops, and raised curbs and medians) found on page 6 of 15 in the staff report were suggestions or would actually be implemented. Staff Payne replied the white pavement markings would be at 24/7 parking spaces. The parking would create an extra buffer so the City does not have to invest in extra funding in those sections. When there is not 24/7 parking within the area, staff recommends the car or wheel stops at each end of Shore Line Drive and at the north section of Westline Drive. Staff also recommended even wider physical barriers along the curves. She pointed out that there are two curves - Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive and Shore Line Drive/Broadway - where the median would be 3 feet wide and 6-8 inches in height. Commissioner Wong questioned whether the raised curbs and medians would have a drainage issue. Staff Payne replied staff is recommending the car stops because they do not have to provide additional gutter and drainage, which would be another underground expense. Commissioner Miley questioned whether bicycles would be prohibited from the path once the cycle track is installed. Staff Payne replied no. Commissioner Miley reviewed the illustration of a left-turn pocket, straight lane and right-turn lane in Figure 8 of the staff report. He wanted to know if that was a right-turn lane into the state park. Staff Payne replied that it is a right-turn lane because the lane helped the City align southbound vehicles in the right space away from the cycle track. Page 5 of 15 | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |