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TransportationCommission | 2019-01-23 | 4 | the island in an emergency. She asked what the process would be in regards to coming back to this body before it goes to City Council for a decision. Staff Member Payne said they would come back to the Transportation Commission with a preferred option later in the year before proceeding to Council. Commissioner Soules asked if the parking was going to remain in all options. Staff Member Payne said parking will remain on both sides of the street. She said the more detailed design may remove some spaces in the corridor for daylighting purposes. She said there is also the option of using the parking near Croll's for a peak hour turn lane. Chair Miley said the analysis should look at where it may be appropriate to add loading zones. Commissioner Johnson asked what the rules were for delivery trucks blocking the bike lane. Alameda PD Sgt. Foster said at no point are you legally allowed to block a bike lane. He said that it is not something that frequently enforced unless there is an immediate safety issue or ongoing complaints. Commissioner Hans said he was okay approving the study of the four options and will look to see how much parking is lost under each option. Chair Miley relayed a message from Commissioner Nachtigall that she supports moving forward with studying the four options. Commissioner Hans made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to study the four proposed alternatives. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Chair Miley asked that staff include all the comments as items to consider when studying the options. Staff Member Payne reminded the commission that there are two actions required, adding the recommendation to extend the protected bikeway from Paden School to McKay Ave. Commissioner Hans added the staff recommendation to extend the two way protected bikeway from Paden to McKay to his motion. Commissioner Johnson confirmed his second of the motion. The motion passed 4-0. 4 | TransportationCommission/2019-01-23.pdf |