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TransportationCommission | 2017-09-27 | 6 | Staff Member Ott said that they are entering into a Climate Action Plan update, which could take this plan and switch to the focus of greenhouse gas reductions. Vice-Chair Miley summarized what he thought the commission's feedback was. He said they would like to review progress in 1-2 years rather than 3 years. He said they want items 31 & 32 to be moved up to near term completion. He said this is a good first step at addressing our congestion issues. He asked if each project in the plan would go through a public outreach process before implementation, i.e. Island Dr. bus lanes. Staff Member Ott said that they would have public processes. She said their intention would not be to take out mature trees. She says they think they could achieve a bus only lane by taking only about two feet of the median. She said they think it is a good project, but that if the community does not like it, they will move on to other projects. Commissioner Soules asked for and received confirmation that there is always a project website for any major projects to help with outreach. She said she would like to hear more about engaging genuine ride sharing (no cost) technologies. Staff Member Ott said they are working on those kinds of ride sharing issues and can add more. She said it is important for everyone to remember that they need to engage in the budget process as well if they want to see their projects and plan implemented. Commissioner Vargas made a motion to recommend the plan with amendments suggested by the commissioners during discussion. Commissioner Hans seconded the motion. Commissioner Palmer said she was not clear on what they are actually voting to do. She asked if we are voting to get started and things in the plan can change over time or are we saying this is how we want things to go. Vice-Chair Miley said his understanding is that we are recommending approval of the plan as it is, with the comments heard tonight, moving items 31 and 32 up, and having a quicker reporting back on the plan. Commissioner Palmer said she does not have enough information on some of the bigger project ideas and would have to vote nay. Staff Member Ott said they can always bring new ideas forward. The motion passed 5-1 (Palmer.) 6 | TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf |