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TransportationCommission | 2015-05-27 | 3 | Bob Haun replied that development was not a given because they do have some options on the future of development. He explained that some things do not have options, but with the development parcels on the books now they have somewhat of an option. Therefore, he said that may come back up for discussion about where they want to insert instances of having discretionary approval. Louie Krevnovski, Alameda resident, stated that he lives on Central Avenue and Ballena Boulevard and he felt reducing Central Avenue from four lanes to two lanes will cause congestion and accidents because vehicles stop at the right-hand lane quite frequently and there is high turning activity from Central Avenue onto Webster Street. He also explained that vehicles will have to pass the stopped cars on the left turn lane and that will cause congestion and accidents. He suggested that the City conduct a one day traffic study by closing the two center lanes with left turns allowed. This will show you the effect it would have on traffic. Commissioner Schatmeier asked Louie Krevnovski if he lives near Central and Webster. Louie Krevnovski replied he lives on Central Avenue and Ballena Boulevard and passes that area often. He said when he drives west on Central Avenue and turns onto Webster Street there is always congestion because motorists are trying to turn right, but cannot because pedestrians constantly enter the crosswalk. He went on to say that currently cars can get around stopped vehicles in the left turn lane, but if there is only one lane traffic will back up a long way. His concern is that there will be a lot of congestion that is not foreseen by discussion. Jim Strehlow, Alameda Resident, stated that while riding his bicycle around the city of Oakland from Alameda he noticed the following activities that could affect the city of Alameda: 1. A four to five story development is being built at Park Street right across the bridge and he did not remember the project or potential traffic implications being discussed at past Transportation Commission meetings. So, he wanted to know if that was included in past traffic studies. Commissioner Bellows asked Jim Strehlow if he was speaking about the study for the Caltrans 23rd/29th Avenue Overcrossing Project. Jim Strehlow replied he did not remember the project being discussed and he would like to know if that development was included in any previous study and if the city of Oakland had to conduct an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with Alameda. Commissioner Hans replied he did not think so because the project will be a senior living area and was advertised at the Alameda Theater. Commissioner Bellows replied that the project was advertised at the theater, but she did not remember discussing the project. However, she would look into it. Jim Strehlow referred to the High Street on ramp going from High Street to the on ramp Page 3 of 12 | TransportationCommission/2015-05-27.pdf |