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TransportationCommission | 2013-07-24 | 5 | make sweeping turns onto Taylor Avenue. Staff Ta replied that they reviewed it and were thinking of a few other options, but their priorities were to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. Commissioner Wong asked staff to move the drop off point down to the corner near the student parking driveway and access to the bay because it is less congested. She emphasized not at the five-way intersection but nearby so only one crosswalk would be moved. Staff Ta replied that staff could review the benefits of relocating the passenger-loading zone to possibly two locations. Also, he noted they have been working with Encinal High School and Alameda Unified School District on the improvements. Staff Payne referred to Exhibit 3 in the staff report and asked Staff Ta if they were still working with the school district or is it on hold. She just wanted clarification because that passenger loading zone is east of the driveway. Staff Ta replied that it is still a recommendation. Commissioner Wong stated she understood that, but on the opposite side there are near misses when cars approach on Central Avenue going westbound from Taylor Avenue and Third Street. Commissioner Bellows stated that she supported Commissioner Wong's comments and asked staff with the projected future growth and warrant for the flashing beacon are these proposed improvements compatible with this structure. Staff Ta replied that he does not see them as being incompatible. Commissioner Bertken asked staff based on the illustration presented if the street narrows down as it approaches the other crosswalk at Lincoln Avenue. Staff Ta replied that the street opens at the crosswalk. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comments. Jerry Juhala said for part of last year he helped Officer Yakas conduct crosswalk duties at the school in the mornings. He fully supported the Public Work proposal. He urged the Commission to do at least some of the items proposed before the school year begins. He recommended that they erect the portable signage that says "No left turn from Central onto Third Street" and "No left turn from Taylor Avenue onto Third Street." The signs would make it significantly safer for students to cross going to school and the signage has limited cost. He felt any change would require an educational period for the students and parents. Furthermore, he thought that the loading zones are a good idea, and would help stop parents dropping kids in the middle of the intersection. Karen Greaves, Taylor Avenue resident, said her biggest issue is the restriction of turning onto Taylor Avenue from Central Avenue and Third Street. She felt Taylor Avenue is not the issue, Page 5 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2013-07-24.pdf |