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TransportationCommission | 2020-10-28 | 7 | Staff Thomas: He stated that it would be a worthwhile conversation, and could help guide the priorities. It is difficult to prioritize bicycling, walking, greenhouse gas reductions because these projects are trying to solve multiple problems. Chair Soules: She said that having rigor costs money. We need to base the traffic numbers on an updated analysis to serve as a backdrop and for context on how to prioritize projects. Staff Thomas: He would like to have a sub-committee with the specific policies in front of the group. We are unsure how the future will be for transportation and if the entire travel pattern will shift due to COVID and telecommuting in the future. For example, WETA is expecting midday boats to be more crowded. Chair Soules: She agreed that it is difficult and we are trying to think long term, and she will follow up with the study team on how to follow up for more details on the sub-committee. Commissioner Kohlstrand: She would like to have a viable transit system even if we have less congestion by making it more attractive. Commissioner Weitze: He asked how does Alameda promote working from home. There is talk about incentives for local businesses such as financial incentives. Alameda should try to do it. Chair Soules: She said that regionally, telecommuting is being mandated. Public Comment for #6B Christy Cannon: She said that she is on the Community Action for Sustainable Alameda, and she attends Planning Board meeting, and thinks it would be wonderful to have regular joint meetings with the Planning Board. It is tightly related, and is complicated. There are no easy ways to get people to talk about these issues. Making a City plan forces us to think 20 years ahead. She worked on promoting AC Transit bus line 19, and is excited to emphasize transit. It is a great conversation, and she appreciates the time taken by commissioners and staff. 6C. Public Works 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan Draft Recommendations Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer and Robert Vance, Supervising Civil Engineer gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4672976&GUID=A2011A80-1F87-401F-9C00- 73E3A5007B64&Options=&Search= Commissioner Comments and Discussion for #6C Commissioner Kohlstrand: She asked for clarification on the numbers for the funded projects between $56 million and $39 million. Staff Vance: The $56 million is the maintenance and the $39 million are the funded new infrastructure. Transportation Commission Special Meeting Minutes - October 28, 2020 7 | TransportationCommission/2020-10-28.pdf |