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TransportationCommission | 2020-07-22 | 8 | Chair Soules addressed the concerns over mixed mode streets and how to make sure there was parity between the modes. She thought an overlay of a transit line for the map in a PDF was helpful. She did have some concerns for AC Transit and other areas. Commissioner Weitze asked if the land to the east of Constitution Way was city land. Staff Member Wheeler said that most of that land was still owned by Union Pacific (UP) and that some of it further north was owned by the City. Commissioner Weitze clarified that the way it was shown on the proposed Bike Network map is that it would be a potential bike path toward the estuary. However, since it was not owned by the city that would be a long time in the future. Staff Member Wheeler said that was correct but that the sidewalk was owned by the city. They could potentially widen the sidewalk. Commissioner Weitze asked if the city had been talking to Union Pacific about the land. Staff Member Wheeler said the city had not prioritized that area given the other UP land (in Jean Sweeney Park and adjacent to Tilden Way) that they were interested in. Commissioner Kohlstrand wanted to know if they as Commissioners would have an opportunity to give input and if they could do that through the staff. Staff Member Wheeler said yes as individuals they could do that. Chair Soules pointed out that they could review the online maps and that through August they could leave online comments. She encouraged everyone to take a look at the maps and leave comments. Commissioner Weitze brought up the interest in the continuation of a bike lane on Pacific Avenue, to be able to bike to the new Ferry Terminal. He said that it wasn't a safe area as it is now. He wanted to know if there was any work planned due to the public's interest. Staff Member Wheeler said that her understanding was that the short-term plan was to use Oriskany to connect out to the future Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal. She added that due to conflicting land uses and a dead-end street there were no plans to focus on Pacific Avenue. Approved Minutes - Transportation Commission July 22, 2020 8 | TransportationCommission/2020-07-22.pdf |