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TransportationCommission | 2015-03-25 | 9 | Transportation Commission May 27, 2015 Item #4A Page 9 of 13 Ginni Dofflemyer, Alameda resident, said the new development planned at 2100 Eagle Avenue would create more traffic at Buena Vista and Eagle Avenues. Regarding the Alameda traffic study, she wanted to know when the document was published and she wanted to know where she could read the document. She also asked staff if the rails on Clement Avenue could be repaired or used for transportation because that may be cheaper than taking them out. Furthermore, she requested that the Commission schedule a time to speak about the 2100 Eagle Avenue development so that her neighbors can come out to speak. Bruce Kibby, Alameda resident, felt that the Clement Avenue proposal was a well thought out plan. He said as part of the Cross Alameda Trail, the City should be building a trail through the Clement Avenue section and the protected bike lane would create a feeling of a trail rather than a regular bike lane. He appreciated the thorough outreach effort, which was similar to the Shore Line Drive outreach effort. When traveling down Shore Line Drive, he sees the changes that were made based on the input at the workshops for that project. Jon Spangler said that he disagreed with those who support the cycle track. He explained to the Commission that the buffer zone was two feet wide between the parked cars and the cycle track and that meant people would get "doored" when heading towards Park Street. He felt the truck traffic issue needed to be dealt with and the way the parking spaces are away from the curb will not work unless there are police escorts and wide load escorts, which is not acceptable. He suggested that staff go back and review implementing Class 2 lanes in either direction and add buffers by taking parking off of one side of the street. Trish Herrera Spencer spoke in her individual capacity as a citizen, and said that she echoed most of Jon Spangler's comments. She also questioned the reliability of the resident survey because it did not outline the use of the road and the critical components. As mayor, she received comments that not all bicyclists use the cycle tracks and some bicyclists actually prefer to be in the road. Donna Eyestone, Alameda resident, said she biked to work to Harbor Bay and took the Shore Line Drive protected bikeway all the way there, which is wonderful. She stated that the cycle track allowed her to get out of her car and on to a bike. She mentioned that the door zone was an important issue and she liked the cycle track on Shore Line Drive when going in the direction of cars because she can see whether doors are in the process of being opened. Also, when going the opposite direction, a motorist in the passenger seat who is opening the door could see her coming. Sam Hensley, Alameda Resident, stated that he has two sons that go to the Academy of Alameda, and they are huge bikers. He said that he could not think of sending them on Clement Avenue without them being protected with a two-way bikeway. He suggested that some of the parking spaces be removed because the parking demand is not heavy. Commissioner Morgado said the railroad tracks have to go and he requested additional street information from staff. He wondered if staff could look into how removing parking spaces would work out while constructing bikes lane on both sides of the street. He asked staff if the Commission needed more information would that preclude them from submitting an application for the grant. | TransportationCommission/2015-03-25.pdf |