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TransportationCommission | 2021-10-27 | 6 | Jay Garfinkle thought this study was scientifically unsound, the data was biased, the whole effort was misleading, and that the public was being manipulated. Cyndy Johnson, Bike Walk Alameda, expressed her support for the staff's recommendation to extend and enhance the Slow Streets Program. She discussed all the ways this program had benefited Alameda and wanted the expansion of the program to include connections to Jean Sweeney Park (JSOSP). Michael Sullivan was excited to hear that the program might expand. He suggested adding more barricades and wanted to see the slow streets connected to form a network. Cameron Holland, Bike Walk Alameda, discussed what an asset this program had been for Alameda. She thought this program was a great way to combat speeding and wanted to see better signage on the Slow Streets. She urged the board to approve the staff's recommendation. Carmen Reid expressed concern about San Jose, especially by Chestnut and Willow, and thought that the slow street should be removed. Jill Staten wanted to see Versailles Street removed from the program. She cited that on the survey over 50 percent of residents on this street wanted it removed. Denyse Trepanier, Bike Walk Alameda, thanked the staff and thought the program had been a success. She discussed how this program was in line with fighting climate change. Jeanne Lahaie voiced her support for the Slow Streets Program. She also voiced her concern for the intersections at Bayview, Shoreline, and Broadway and wanted to see more barricades for the bike lanes. Jim Strehlow thought this was a failed experiment and that the program encouraged bad habits on non-slow streets. Jen Whatley doubted and had concerns about the survey results. She also felt that the barricades were a distraction and that there was more of an impact on side streets than acknowledged. She felt like the citizens of Alameda were being tricked. Commissioner Comments and Discussions for #6B | TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf |