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TransportationCommission | 2018-12-03 | 3 | Staff Member Wikstrom said he thinks of it as cars being in more defined spaces, more organized, with fewer lane changes. He said it also means slowing vehicles because they would not be passing each other. Commissioner Palmer asked if upgrading path was looked at. She said she did not want to detract from anyone taking the ferry. Staff Member Wikstrom said they have looked at that. He said there are ped/bike conflicts on the pathway. He said relying on a two way path would also make intersections much more complicated and costly. Commissioner Palmer said that she is concerned that we are cutting 50% of the capacity for 82% of ferry riders. Staff Member Wikstrom explained that because of friction from turning movements, the change in capacity is nowhere near 50% in a four to three road diet. Commissioner Nachtigall reminded staff to consider the vehicles coming and going from Bay Ship when evaluating the traffic impacts, not just ferry riders. She said many of those vehicles turn left at Stargell. Chair Miley opened the public hearing. Pat Potter, Bike Walk Alameda and Community Action for Sustainable Alameda. She said she is a timid rider and would not currently ride to the ferry. She said once you provide a straight shot for bicyclists you will see more of them riding to the ferry and encourage the commission to support the plan. Duane Bellinger said he bikes his daughter to preschoool everyday and then takes a bus to San Francisco where he bikes three miles to work. He said it is too dangerous for him to bike to the Alameda Ferry. He said prioritizing cars for a century has failed. He asked how two lanes help people get to a parking lot with only one turn lane. Jim Devlin said his seven year old son is entering the cycling world and many of the streets in Alameda are unsafe. He encouraged removing all the free right turns in the corridor. Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda, thanked staff for a sensible, economical plan. He said it is consistent with already adopted policies. He said it provides great return on investment. He said this plan will make it safer for vehicles leaving Bay Ship. He asked that the Commission give direction to staff to proceed with closing the free right turn at W. Midway if a traffic engineer signs off. He said the choice is obvious. Chair Miley closed the public hearing. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 December 3, 2018 Transportation Commission | TransportationCommission/2018-12-03.pdf |