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TransportationCommission | 2013-10-23 | 12 | Sean Diest Lorgion explained that there are a couple of locations where they would like to move the bus stops, but sometimes there are multiple driveways that would not allow them to install a bus stop and they do not want to move a stop midblock. Commissioner Bellows asked staff if they would consider a controlled intersection a stop sign or only a stoplight. William Buller replied when the side street is stopped that is a semi-controlled intersection. However, when all directions are stopped that is an all way controlled intersection. The reason they call the intersection controlled and uncontrolled is that they are focusing on the main route. Commissioner Wong said she understood the benefits of locating the bus stops, but she wanted clarification on whether the agency's goal for moving the locations was for safety or time savings. Robert del Rosario replied the goal is for both safety and time savings. However, the far side has an accessibility advantage, so there would be some time saving and safety in all situations. David Fyfe explained that the far side bus stop could also minimize parking removal. He explained that a bus could easily pull over to the far side bus stop and maneuver through the intersection, but the near side bus stop would eliminate more parking spaces. Commissioner Wong replied that it is a 2.5-minute savings total. David Fyfe said the time savings preliminary estimate is 3 minutes in Alameda in each direction. Commissioner Wong referred to the bus location on Santa Clara Avenue in front of the library. She felt moving the stop in front of Maya Lin School could pose potential problems like loitering and graffiti. Moreover, there is a school gate nearby the bus stop and that is a safety issue. Commissioner Schatmeier wondered if there were available funds to upgrade the relocated bus stops with shelters, benches or lighting. Robert del Rosario replied that the primary purpose of the project was to increase speed and reliability and that is what the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) approved and funded. Alternatively, staff could look into small spot treatments and the agency recently applied for a Safe Routes to Transit Grant with Alameda. William Buller replied that they are also tasked with being accessible and some amenities could fall under the heading of accessibility, especially under ADA. Commissioner Schatmeier was concerned that the amenities at the existing bus stops would not be available at the relocated stops. Sean Diest Lorgion explained that as part of the project if there was an existing shelter or bench it would be relocated. Page 12 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2013-10-23.pdf |