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TransportationCommission | 2013-12-11 | 3 | Page 3 of 9 Staff Payne said they reviewed every intersection and there are places on some side streets that are feasible, but they would be in front of a single-family home. So, they decided not to pursue these spots because it is inconsistent with the City's parking policy. Commissioner Morgado asked staff if there was a list of reasons why they were doing this because there were problems with bicycle riders in the walkway and now there may be problems with pedestrians in the bikeway. Staff Payne said the existing path still would be a multi-use path. The conflict point is at the crosswalk where pedestrians are crossing the street. Commissioner Morgado said he found it interesting that the pedestrians are prohibited from the cycle track, but the cyclists could enter into the walkway because he does not want to see conflict arise. Staff Payne replied that the reason staff kept it as is because there are different types of cyclists such as families who ride slower. However, she said staff could revisit the issue. Commissioner Bertken explained that he was concerned with the traffic along the westbound side of the street and the fact that there are a lot of loading vehicles. However, he found staff made provisions for 17 loading zones or 51 parking spaces that would be eliminated in the daytime, but the City would provide parking on the other side. Staff Payne replied that the provision said up to 17 loading zones and in those areas with loading zones there are condos and apartments. The City would provide 24/7 parking on the other side of the street. So, these areas have overall more parking. Additionally, the loading zones are designated from 9 am-5 pm, and the big demand for parking in that area is at night time. Commissioner Bertken wondered if we are really substituting parking for loading zones. He wanted to know how many new daytime parking spaces would be available on the bay side. Staff Payne replied they do not have an exact count yet but she would send Commissioner Bertken the exact number. Commissioner Vargas stated it was not clear in the presentation whether the U-turn movements would be allowed. Staff Payne replied that right now U-turns are prohibited and they will keep that as is. Commissioner Vargas talked about the crosswalks and he said the Sand Beach neighborhood is sort of in the middle and he wondered if there is a way to include one crosswalk. Staff Payne replied it was not a matter of policy, but a matter of the budget. She explained that staff could review the cost estimate and see if it is feasible to include one more crosswalk. | TransportationCommission/2013-12-11.pdf |