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TransportationCommission | 2021-01-27 | 2 | Morgan Bellinger stated that he hopes that everyone listens to the educational presentation on roundabouts, and respects science and then will make decisions based on science. Steve Barrett stated that he is a resident of Park Street, and cars speed on this street. He is thrilled to see that Council is considering roundabouts because drivers will be forced to drive more safely. Chair Soules read an email from Cheryl Chi, who was unable to come to the meeting, requesting that City staff look into the trees that were planted along the Cross Alameda Trail because of the round balls that are dropped by one of the species. Steven Jones stated that he is a lifelong resident. About the Island/Mecartney intersection, he feels it runs smoothly and people are courteous. He worked for the City of Alameda Fire Department for 30 years, and he does not recall ever responding to a collision at that intersection. He worked with a former Public Works Department Director who concluded that a traffic signal is not needed. He thinks the intersection works fine. 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Draft Minutes Transportation Commission Meeting from Wednesday, November 18, 2020 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4758232&GUID=9172809E-8E90-4634-8A56- 238C4C3B26CC&Options=&Search=&FullText=1 No changes proposed. Vice Chair Nachtigall moved to approve as is. Commission Yuen seconded. The motion passed 4-0 and Commissioner Kohlstrand abstained since she was not at the meeting. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6B. Review Educational Presentation on Roundabouts (Discussion Item) Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator introduced Kittelson staff - Erin Ferguson, Lawrence Lewis and Mike Alston, who gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4758234&GUID=2345B774-9EAA-4A94-9A51- BFC236809F5E&Options=&Search=&FullText=1 At the end of the presentation, Staff Payne added that the City had presented the roundabouts topic to a group of people with visual impairments, and are preparing tactile maps of a typical roundabout, which will be shared with the blind community. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6B Vice Chair Nachtigall asked in relation to pedestrian safety and the Central Avenue project, if a traffic signal provides priority for pedestrians so that vehicles stop when they get a green, how roundabouts are safer for pedestrians and if vehicles stop. Ms. Ferguson responded that drivers can easily see pedestrians and yield to them at roundabouts. Pedestrians look for a gap in traffic and proceed. There are ways to encourage auto yielding behavior, such Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2021 2 | TransportationCommission/2021-01-27.pdf |