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TransportationCommission | 2021-07-28 | 10 | 6D. Discuss the Alameda General Plan Update, including the Mobility Element and Transportation Element Appendix (Discussion Item) Director Thomas introduced this item. The staff report and attachments can be found at ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5037422&GUID=7BF1A807-4CFB- 4402-94F3-DE5D4BAA1B1A&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions and Discussions and Comments for #6D Chair Soules discussed what she would want to see at a subcommittee meeting and she wanted to see the timeline for the street categorization. Director Thomas explained more about the appendix maps they had sent AC Transit. He also discussed the public comments they had received as well as comments from other boards and commissions. He then explained the next steps. Commissioner Kohlstrand discussed a few wording changes she wanted to see. She wanted to have another subcommittee meeting on the Mobility Element appendix. She was not comfortable incorporating these maps, she had many concerns about Clement Avenue. Chair Soules and Commissioner Weitze concurred about having another subcommittee meeting. Director Thomas discussed what would be helpful. Public Comments for item #6D Jim Strehlow took issue with the language around converting gas to electricity for new construction as well as existing buildings. Director Thomas said they were still taking public comments on these policies. He pointed out the next public hearing for the Planning Board would be September 14. He explained more about the Electrification Ordinance and how Climate Change was impacting everything including our use of natural gas. 7. Announcements / Public Comments Jim Strehlow discussed how confusing bike only and bus only lanes were on Webster Street at Willie Stargell Avenue. He wanted to allow bicycles in the bus lane and wanted a discussion TC Meeting Minutes 10 July 28, 2021 | TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf |