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TransportationCommission | 2013-10-23 | 4 | Harry Reppert, parishioner of Christ Church, said there is a 60 foot white zone in front of the church for easy drop off of passengers. He mentioned that the church's activities would be impacted if the drop off zone is eliminated. Commissioner Vargas asked where the location of the drop off zone was specifically located. Harry Reppert replied that the loading zone is on the Santa Clara Avenue side and right in front of the church. Dennis Yee, parishioner of Christ Church, said he opposed the bus stop relocation on Santa Clara Avenue at Grand Street because the church hosts many activities and a large number of youth and elderly visit the church. The church has a small parking lot and only one handicap space. The drop off curb area serves as the handicap space. Furthermore, the church conducts many weddings and funerals and the majority of the events come from non-members of the church. He also said the relocation would displace motorists who would have to park further down the street. Every Tuesday, the church serves a food pantry for over 100 clients, which is the same morning for street cleaning on Grand Street. Genevieve Monterrosa, resident of 1716 Santa Clara Avenue, said she lives two doors down from Christ Church and opposed the bus stop relocation primarily because of parking. There are only three residences on the block, so parking is already challenging. Having two bus stops on the same block would cause cars to go around both buses and increase the risk of accidents. AC Transit wants to be consistent of the running times, but the running time only changes by less than one minute. The areas that are more challenged are in Oakland and Berkeley and this stop is not in the top 20 locations listed in the relocation list. She read a letter from her neighbor, Laurie Harper, who said that she does not want the bus stop moved because it would place a stop in front of the church and there is no evidence supporting the need for the change. Ultimately, congestion and noise would be generated from the relocation. Pam Cowart, parishioner of Christ Church, said she opposed the relocation of the bus stop. Norbert Scheunemann, parishioner of Christ Church, said he opposed the relocation of the bus stop. He said the Girls Inc. facility next to Christ Church have a lot of youth activity that increases potential accidents. He noted that service delays are related to Oakland and Berkeley and will not save time in Alameda. Additionally, he asked the Commission to review the activity next time they drive by the church because there is a lich gate that is an integral part of the Anglican tradition and the relocation would obstruct its use. Maria Phraner, resides across from Christ Church, and agreed with the parishioners and constantly observed traffic and pedestrian activities. She felt the relocation would hinder the activity because there would be two bus stops across from each other and that would increase congestion, noise and pollution. Michael Cordell, resident of Santa Clara Avenue and Willow Street, said he opposed the bus stop relocation because the stop would be directly in front of his house. He stated there is already a parking problem on the block and the relocation could cause potential accidents from Page 4 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2013-10-23.pdf |