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TransportationCommission | 2021-10-27 | 3 | Jay Garfinkle was concerned that the 2035 goal was too far away and that this plan removed personal responsibility and put too much emphasis on system changes. He wanted the staff and Public Works to look into the effect construction has on collisions. Cyndy Johnsen, Bike Walk Alameda, expressed her support for the Vision Zero Plan. She discussed how for too long the emphasis had been on cars and thought this plan was a good move away from being a car-centric culture. Carmen Reid brought attention to streets that needed repair, specifically on Lafayette between Clinton and Encinal, also portions of Encinal Avenue between Grand Street and Park Street. She suggested additional signage and lights to help with speeding. She also suggested a robust repainting campaign to make crosswalks more visible. Karen Bey from the Fifth Street Neighborhood group was concerned that the plan did not address the car racing that was happening on the West End and Fifth Street. She discussed safety requests that would help tackle illegal racing. Jim Strehlow believed that system changes would never be able to eliminate drunk driver/pedestrian/cyclist collisions. He also questioned and had issues about how they captured the data, he did not think it was the fault of the corridors but the people who used them instead. Marilyn Alwan supported Karen Bey's comments and asked for proactive actions for Fifth Street. Commissioner Comments and Discussions for #6A Vice Chair Yuen pointed out that the High Injury Corridor Map from the plan was different than what was on the website. She asked that it be reconciled before the plan was finalized. Staff Member Foster said that she would follow up to make sure which one was the correct one and would get that fixed. Commissioner Kohlstrand thought the plan was a great effort and supported moving the goal to 2035 and cautioned the need for adequate budgeting. She also wanted staff to look into car racing on slow streets, design changes cannot change bad behavior but there were things they could do. She also discussed the High Injury Corridor Map, had questions about certain areas and wanted clarification on the findings and designations. She gave suggestions on areas that needed more attention and changes in designations. She felt strongly about these designations and wanted to make sure they got the appropriate attention. | TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf |