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TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2017-09-27 | 3 | https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3158563&GUID=FA3FBDE5 B456-4391-8D95-1AC8D71F82AA&FullText=1 Commissioner Soules asked what the timeline is to meet the stated goals. Staff Member Ott said the goals were based on a 15 year timeline. Commissioner Palmer asked what dollar amounts the actual developers are required to contribute to the plan and not just their residents. Staff Member Ott gave examples of contributions that developers have been required to contribute, such as $10,000,000 for a new ferry terminal at Alameda Pt. Commissioner Palmer asked why 2030 was chosen as the benchmark for measuring the plan's success. Bill Hurrell, CDM Smith, said they wanted to pick a horizon that was long enough to allow the plan to have an impact, but not so long that they would not have confidence in predicting what would happen in the future. Vice-Chair Miley opened the public hearing. Christina Hanson, employee of Harbor Bay Isle and Central Avenue resident, said the community is concerned about the proposal to add bus lanes on Island Drive. She said they do not believe this is the right solution for the problem. She said the median and trees are very important to the community. She said there are also safety concerns around the elementary school with adding bus lanes there. Jim Strehlow said we have added 5,000 new homes and asked where the 5,000 new jobs were to go with them. He said the city should be prioritizing job creation but is in fact doing the opposite. He said stopping growth is part of the real solution. He said Alamedans want another bridge or tunnel. He said the public meetings are too rigid for genuine discussion, or speakers are hand picked. He asked that more discussion time be allowed for future meetings on these issues. He said when he drives kids for a non- profit he is a single driver off the island. He said he is mad because this plan is not a solution to the transportation problem. Pat Potter, CASA, said she is concerned about the Transportation Awareness Campaign. She said we n… | TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-12-03.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2018-12-03 | 2 | https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3760863&GUID=29DE963A- 62EC-4E90-B019-0B7972B1A813&FullText=1 Commissioner Nachtigall asked how the changes would look at the Bay Ship entrance during shift change. Staff Member Wikstrom said that if there was a queue of cars entering the Bay Ship property it could cause a small backup on the westbound lane. Commissioner Soules asked how long the project would take to complete once started. Staff Member Wikstrom said it would take less than two weeks to complete. He added that the project will cost less than $100,000 and can be completed with already allocated funds. Commissioner Soules asked for more details about potential traffic impacts and analysis. Staff Member Wikstrom said the level of service analysis showed that the change would be acceptable. He said the cars currently waiting behind left turning vehicles are already delayed. He said the highest 15 minute volumes are about 100 cars. He said the maximum traffic is about 300 cars per hour. He said a single lane intersection can handle 500 cars per hour without problem. He said the number of users of the Main St. terminal will likely decrease when the Seaplane Lagoon terminal opens. Commissioner Soules asked that in the future the staff reports include details on where the problems get pushed to. Chair Miley asked if lowering the 35 mile per hour speed limit was considered. Staff Member Wikstrom said they did not plan to do that at this time. He said they may have more of a basis to reduce the speed limit after the changes are implemented. Chair Miley asked what percentage of the collisions involved bikes or pedestrians. Staff Member Wikstrom said that most of the data he looked at were vehicle to vehicle. Commissioner Hans asked how this would impact the overflow parking near the nursery. Staff Member Wikstrom said there would be no change to the parking conditions. Commissioner Palmer said we are using 2017 data here and it seems like ridership is up with the larger boats. She asked what was meant … | TransportationCommission/2018-12-03.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2019-09-25 | 7 | https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4139823&GUID=F4F57230- D1C1-4647-85B9-C4DCDEB6B4C7&FullText=1 Commissioner Weitze asked if there are punitive or enforcement aspects to Vision Zero. Staff Member Foster said that increased enforcement is part of other cities' plans. She said San Francisco initially focused enforcement on locations and violations where fatalities and collisions were most likely. Staff Member Wheeler said she sees it as a data driven process to perhaps redistribute where enforcement occurs in order to have the most impact on behavior, rather than simply increasing overall enforcement. Commissioner Weitze asked if reconsidering the standards and process for placement of stop signs was part of the Vision Zero process. Staff Member Wheeler said they have not looked at that as a standard to evaluate, given that federal guidelines exist on stop sign placement. Chair Soules opened the public hearing. Jim Strehlow said NACTO implementation in San Francisco did not make him feel safer while cycling. He said it took him out of his way, compared to the older, more direct route. He recalled a recent fatality in San Francisco on a NACTO redesigned intersection. He warned the Commission not to believe that this would be a perfect solution. Chair Soules closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kohlstrand said she supports the Vision Zero movement and looks forward to developing the policy. Commissioner Yuen said she strongly supports Vision Zero and is excited by the focus on equity. She said she would like to see a focus on design and engineering over enforcement, which can be punitive. She asked that the annual report be brought back to the Transportation Commission. Commissioner Kohlstrand made a motion that the Vision Zero Policy be recommended to the City Council with the amendment that the annual report come to the Transportation Commission. Commissioner Yuen seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. 5-D 2019-7284 Update on Active Transportation Plan 7 | TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2021-10-27 | 2 | https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5182985&GUID=6CFE355D-9085- 46A7-84A4-6FB800501F57&FullText=1. Commissioner Scott Weitze clarified his comments for Agenda item 6-C, his concern was for the scheduling, he felt the scheduling could be better. Commissioner Rebecca Kohlstrand clarified her comments for Agenda item 6-B. Commissioner Weitze made a motion to approve the minutes with these edits and Vice-Chair Tina Yuen seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the motion passed 4-0, Commissioners Nachtigall and Hans abstained due to their absence at this meeting. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Endorse the City Council's Adoption of the Vision Zero Action Plan (Lisa Foster, Senior Transportation Coordinator) (Action Item) Lisa Foster, a Senior Transportation Coordinator, introduced the item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5182986&GUID=2C8EE9A4-BCB9- 4772-AAFD-3E9D1F4C119C&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6A Commissioner Weitze asked about the socially vulnerable area around Webster and the Webster Tube since there was not much of a population there and asked if another analysis has been done since the map updates. Staff Member Foster said they had not done another analysis since removing certain areas but they were planning on updating the Socially Vulnerable Map. Commissioner Kohlstrand asked about the High-Injury Corridor Map and wanted to know why the number differed online from what was in the plan. Staff Member Foster said she would double-check that information and make sure they had the most recent map. Public Comments for #6A | TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2021-07-28 | 2 | ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5037417&GUID=C108F591-B9D7- 4FAF-9DF2-2CC39C5426ED&FullText=1. Commissioner Weitze moved to approve as is and Vice-Chair Nachtigall seconded. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Hans abstained since he had been absent. 5B. Approve Meeting Minutes - May 26, 2021 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5037418&GUID=E1EF96FE-5C3C- 4C78-BEF2-DA7C32B4F47D&FullText=1. Commissioner Kohlstrand moved to approve the minutes as is and Vice-Chair Nachtigall seconded. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the motion passed 6-0. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Elect Chair and Vice-Chair of the Transportation Commission (Action Item) The staff report can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5037419&GUID=EFD295E3-0188- 4D90-820E-A52EB8BC601D&Options=&Search= Public Comments for #6A There were no public speakers. Chair Samantha Soules opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Chair Nachtigall nominated Chair Soules as Chair for the next term and Commissioner Weitze seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the nomination passed 6-0. Chair Soules thanked everyone for their confidence in her leadership. Chair Soules nominated Commissioner Yuen for Vice-Chair, she had discussed this with her before the meeting and could confirm her interest in the role. Commissioner Rentschler seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the nomination passed 6-0. 6E. Discuss Citywide Roundabout Analysis Results (Discussion Item) TC Meeting Minutes 2 July 28, 2021 | TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-04-25.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2007-04-25 | 7 | "The City of Alameda has put a great deal of effort into making pedestrian crossings as safe as possible. Do not take a step backwards! "Although there are ramps located at the supercrosswalk at Otis, there are unrecognized ADA problems with putting a bus at Lum School. The only reason to place a bus stop on Otis at Willow and Grand is to attract riders. There are no cross streets in this area. North of Otis are one-block dead-end cul de sacs with low-density, single-family houses. South of Otis are four blocks of housing: two blocks of single family, and two blocks of medium-density apartments and condos. The bulk of the potential riders reside south of Otis. To get to Otis from the south, there are two routes: One is Ivy Walk, which leads directly to Otis. The other is Snowberry Walk which leads you into the back of Lum School, then along a driveway through the Lum School grounds to Sandcreek Way, approximately one block distance, then along Sandcreek Way for one block to Otis. "ADA Problem #1: When school is not in session, there is a chain attached with a padlock across the driveway through Lum School. I can step over the chain, but a handicapped person cannot. You will have to tell the principal at Lum School to stop using the chain. Whatever the reason the chain serves will be eliminated. I do not know, but I suspect the chain reduces the likelihood of vandalism, as this driveway leads past the office entrance, which is not visible from the street or from the residences in the area. Also, as this parking lot is not visible from the street, and school is only in session during the day, and then only 185 days out of a 365 day year, the same reasons for closing the gates to the parking lot at Crown Beach at sunset would be in play for limiting access to this parking lot. "ADA Problem #2: There is no ADA ramp to get up only the sidewalk on Sandcreek Way. My wife is disabled; we went to vote at Lum School last election. We used the supercrosswalk, but when we got to the area near the school office where the voti… | TransportationCommission/2007-04-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2005-07-20.pdf,4 | TransportationCommission | 2005-07-20 | 4 | (ACTIA), Catellus, Alameda Point Community Partners, and the Peralta Colleges, Congestion Management Agency, Ms. Marr asked that the Chamber of Commerce board members and others be given a presentation on the project in September. Ms Stieg wanted to know who actually are the representatives that are part of this committee discussion and who represents Alameda's interests. Staff Hawkins stated that they were listed on the email that is sent to them. Ms. Steig mentioned that she and some of other people on the email list are not able to attend the meetings. She indicated she would like to find out more about why the 13 of the 16 project design options were eliminated. She also asked if she could obtain a list of the proposals and the pros and cons of each before the final report is completed. Staff Hawkins said that it would be presented to the City Council and then the City Council can open it up for comments. She added that the Stakeholders meeting would be a good place to express her concerns. Ms Steig said that she was not able to make those meetings because they are on Mondays. She asked that the Commission take no actions on this feasibility study until the Alameda business community has a chance to review and comment on it. She expressed concern that some of the options would have a negative impact on Alameda. Commissioner Ratto stated that WABA was a designated stakeholder and understood some of the scheduling problems. He asked if they have been receiving the meeting packets. Staff Hawkins said that emails are sent to them along with the information from the meetings. Commissioner Ratto suggested that since WABA is unable to send a representative to the stakeholder meetings that a representative from the Chamber of Commerce be identified to represent the Alameda business community. Ms. Stieg supported this idea, and asked that the Chamber be added as a stakeholder. Staff Hawkins agreed. Public Comment Closed Commissioner Parker said that she would like to see which proposals were discarded. She added that … | TransportationCommission/2005-07-20.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2015-11-18.pdf,12 | TransportationCommission | 2015-11-18 | 12 | (four lanes of traffic and uncontrolled crosswalks) as the area around Maya Lin School. He said kids think it is safe to go and someone driving 35 mph can take them out. He felt two lanes with a center turn lane is a big difference than a two lane road. He explained that he use to live south of Central Avenue and motorists only have to go across one lane to get into the center lane and merge. He went on to say if Caltrans approved a project it is not a takeover of the bicycle groups. Ultimately, he supported the project. Karen Bay, 5th Street and Taylor Avenue resident, said she is a 15-year ferry rider. She explained that she attended a transportation meeting on November 16 and was told that the ferry experienced a 30 percent increase in the last two years and she has seen it. She has also seen a lot of people riding their bikes to the ferry and a lot of children riding their bikes to school. She said the problem with Santa Clara Avenue is that it is not safe infrastructure for cyclists. So, she approved the project because it is important for students and commuters going to the ferry and for Alameda Point as whole. Peter Baron stated that he organized the first bicycle symposium in Cambridge Massachusetts in the 1970s and he spent his career doing waterfront redevelopment and restoration. He said he has never seen a town with more bikeway and pedestrian potential unrealized than Alameda. He felt the potential for the Alameda Point circumference trail is extraordinary and people will be coming across the island and around the state to go there. Lee Huo, Bay Trail Project Planner, said he supports completing the trail along Central Avenue. He explained that the idea of the trail is to get along the shoreline on a Class I separated trail as often as possible. He pointed out that you do see alignments such as Central Avenue where the project essentially completes the trail between Pacific Avenue and Crown Drive. He thanked City staff and the consultants who worked diligently with the concept. Furthermore, he said t… | TransportationCommission/2015-11-18.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2014-09-24.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2014-09-24 | 6 | - Ferry terminal access - I-880/Broadway/Jackson project - AC Transit to present Alameda Service Plan - BART shuttle services 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Staff Payne provided a summary about the Transportation Commission's Ferry Access Improvement subcommittee, which consists of Commissioner Bellows, Commissioner Bertken, and Commissioner Schatmeier. She also explained that they met with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), Lucy Gigli of Bike Walk Alameda, AC Transit representatives, Doug Biggs of Alameda Point Collaborative and Amy Wooldridge, Alameda Recreation and Parks Department Director. They will reconvene in November when they have more details. Commissioner Schatmeier replied that there was great consensus on the goals that were to be achieved. Moreover, he felt that they recognized ridership increases, associated issues with increased ridership and parking as main issues. Jon Spangler stated that the back route into the Frank Otis Elementary School Campus near Court Street contains an old sign with no reflectors on the diamond yellow sign. Thus, motorists drive rapidly down the street to drop students off on time. He also said if one were to make another right turn there was a big drop off zone and that corner needed work. Additionally, he stated that there was a fence around the facility that did little to protect parked bikes. Ultimately, he would like Public Works to look at the street and the adjoining intersection to see if safety could be improved. Jim Strehlow stated that the intersection of Fernside Boulevard and Versailles Avenue contained a pedestrian blinking light across Fernside Boulevard, which was working wonderfully. He saw people obeying the traffic control and he thanked the City for the newly tarred roadway along Buena Vista Avenue near the Edison Elementary School. 8. Adjournment 8:30 pm Page 6 of 6 | TransportationCommission/2014-09-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2013-04-24.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2013-04-24 | 6 | - Wednesday, May 22 public hearing tentative date Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items - Draft Regional Transit Access Study (RTAS): Overview of Study Corridors, Transit Demand, and Services - Residential Appeal of Public Works Staff's Decision to Not Install Street Sweeping Signs on La Jolla Drive - Traffic Control and Contingency Plan during Construction for I-880/29th Avenue/23rd Avenue Interchange Improvement Project in Oakland: Public Information Program and Transit Impacts - Bikes on BART - Second pilot study by BART reviewing bicycle restrictions - Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Application(s) - Robert Davey Jr. at Channing Drive Traffic Calming - Phase II - AC Transit Line 51A Performance Initiative Grant 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Jon Spangler, Alameda resident and a League of American Cycling Instructor, reported on the BART Bike Pilot 2.0 that occurred March 18-22. He said the results worked very well and the first three trains were reserved for non-bike passengers. When he was reviewing the pilot, he talked with bicyclists at the Fruitvale BART Station that took their bikes to work and they had no problems finding space. He also mentioned that BART has a new tool that would allow passengers to see how crowded the cars are. The tool could be found on their website. Also, the BART Board is scheduled to review the staff evaluations. Robert Raburn is Alameda's representative on the BART Board. Jim Strehlow explained that he is a member of Bike Walk Alameda. Thursday, May 9 is Bike to Work Day. There will be energizer stations at Bay Farm Bridge, Park Street at Peet's Coffee and College of Alameda beginning at 6:30 a.m. for commuters going to work. Commissioner Vargas thanked Staff Payne for sending the Commissioners the bike month activities in Alameda. John Urgo, AC Transit Staff Liaison, introduced himself. Commissioner Schatmeier requested an update of the AC Transit Line OX, and would speak with John Urgo after the meeting or in the future. 8. Adjournment 8:10 pm Page 6 of 6 | TransportationCommission/2013-04-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-04-26.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2017-04-26 | 5 | 1. Accept the Annual Report on the Alameda Landing and Marina Shores Transportation Demand Management Program and Progress on the Citywide Transportation Management Association Staff Payne explained that staff has just a couple of agenda items for the next meeting and they want to present the draft Alameda Transportation Plan in July. So, most likely the May meeting will be cancelled. 7. Announcements/Publio Comments Jim Strehlow would like to have more information about the Estuary Shuttle because it is going to be ended. He would like to know if there will be a plan to have free transportation on AC Transit only between Webster Street and Atlantic Avenue and say 8th Street and Harrison Street. He wants to know if there will be a policy or will bicyclists have to pay to go through AC Transit lines. With the shuttle being gone, he wants to know if there will be some sort of granted exception for these segments and if that happens how will that be advertised to the general public. Commissioner Bellows replied you could still ride your bicycle through the tunnel. Jim Strehlow stated that a lot of people will not and they have been riding the shuttle. Commissioner Bellows asked staff to address this. Staff Payne replied that staff included a similar recommendation in the draft citywide transportation plan on how to get cyclists between Alameda and Oakland. It is a request to AC Transit of a policy change that bicyclists would ride the bus for free just through the tube. In the interim, bicyclists can still use the tube and could use their bikes on the bike racks for AC Transit buses along Webster Street. There are buses traveling during peak times every few minutes through the tubes and AC Transit can accommodate many of those bicyclists. 8. Adjournment 7:44 p.m. Page 5 of 5 | TransportationCommission/2017-04-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2007-10-24 | 6 | 1. The relocation of the stops away from the Ferry Terminal was not supported by City policies, which encourage intermodal connections. It would also undermine the potential for people to use those connections. 2. The elimination of the direct service to Encinal High School was also problematic. The partial reroute away from the school during the day would enable about half the riders to be served with the school times; people in the neighborhood would lose transit access as a result of that. The school prefers to have the students board in front of the school, so the staff can monitor them while they wait. 3. Relocating the buses to the perimeter of Alameda Towne Centre would affect some very heavily used stops. There were over 400 boardings and alightings per weekday at those three stops. Staff recommended that they not be relocated at this time. Staff recommended that if the new bus is available, that it be run on a pilot basis for up to 12 months. If the pilot service is implemented, the Transportation Commission should continue to work with City staff, AC Transit and community stakeholders to develop a recommended reconfiguration of the route. Alternative configurations should include, at a minimum, rerouting the Line 63 onto Shoreline Drive between Grand Street and Willow Street; servicing Alameda Landing, and splitting the route into two separate pieces to more effectively serve the destination points along the line. Commissioner Krueger wished to stress that with respect to staff not wanting to endorse the options for the Ferry Terminal, the direct service to Encinal High, and the relocation of the stops at Alameda Towne Centre, from the subcommittee's perspective, these were last-resort options that they did not mention lightly. They considered these to be options in the event that nothing else worked, and nothing else could be done. Chair Knox White noted that under "Funding" in the staff report, it was suggested that a move to Shoreline would require the establishment of new bus stops on Shoreline. He … | TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2007-10-24 | 5 | 1. The stops be relocated away from the Ferry Terminal to Main Street; 2. Implementing the changes at Encinal High School throughout the entire day; and 3. To relocate the stops from the interior to the perimeter of Alameda Towne Centre. The subcommittee stressed that they felt these were undesirable changes, but was necessary. He noted that the initial reluctance by AC Transit to add an additional bus on the route had to do with the impact it might have on farebox recovery, and whether this poor performance might impact the future viability of the route. The subcommittee also recommended that Line 63 should be rerouted from Otis Drive to Shoreline Drive, between Grand and Willow, once the run time is available, and once the capital improvements have been made at the bus stops, particularly on the south side of Shoreline Drive. This potential service change should be part of any discussions regarding how an extra bus might be used. Staff Bergman noted that another recommendation was: Since the schedule could not currently accommodate the additional runtime required to serve Shoreline, bus stops should be installed at the intersections of Otis and Sandcreek, as well as Otis and Willow to support the City's bus stop spacing guidelines. This was a change from the TC's previous recommendation to install stops at Pond Isle. The change was in response to the shift in position by the Alameda Police Department, which determined that the Otis and Sandcreek location was the preferred bus stop location. Staff Bergman noted that the final recommendation from the subcommittee was that the westbound bus stop at the intersection of Whitehall and Willow should be made the highest priority for improvements at bus stops in the City. There is not currently a sufficient landing area for people to stand while boarding the bus. Staff Bergman noted that staff analysis addressed the farebox recovery issue that was a concern to the Commission, that an additional bus would reduce farebox recovery, and that the might impact the future of t… | TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-03-28.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2012-03-28 | 7 | 10-15 years and the on-going cost to manage the devices is estimated to be $5,000 to $6,000 per year. Regarding on-going maintenance, funds should be available under Alameda CTC's Measure B expenditure plan, Vehicle Registration Fee, and the Smart Corridor program. Commissioner Miley questioned whether the Smart Corridor funds would be competitive or allocated based on population. Staff Khan stated that the Alameda CTC manages the Smart Corridor program and there are a handful of projects in the county. Furthermore, the City is part of the Smart Corridor Consortium. Commissioner Miley asked if the countywide agency would provide all the maintenance funds for the few smart corridors in the county. Staff Khan confirmed that the City will work with the Alameda CTC to obtain funding for the maintenance funds. Commissioner Moehring said she has maintained an interest in this project and she believes the corner of Pacific Avenue will definitely benefit from the project. She noted that the cameras are not recording personal information, but will be used for safety and emergency response situations to efficiently circulate vehicles and allow emergency vehicles to pass. Since there are 55,000 daily vehicles that go through the Webster Tube, anything the City can do to make that commute safer is great. 4C. Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Khan presented the quarterly report on the following activities related to transportation policies and plans: The Bicycle Facility Design Guidelines will be presented to the Planning Board sometime after May. The City received $464,000 in funding for the Shoreline Drive and Westline Drive bike lanes project. The project will take one of the lanes in each direction of Shoreline Drive and convert the lanes to parking and bike lanes. Staff has met with Bike Alameda and they will help take this concept to the community. The first public meeting about the proposed project will occur on May 2, and a more detailed description of the project will b… | TransportationCommission/2012-03-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf,10 | TransportationCommission | 2019-09-25 | 10 | 2. Electric Vehicle Adoption 3. Line 19 Promotional Program Evaluation 4. Long-term Goals and Objectives for AC Transit Service in Alameda 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Strehlow told a story of bicycling in the park above the Transbay Terminal on a quiet Saturday morning. He said multiple police officers stopped him for riding his bicycle even though there was no signage saying it was not allowed. He asked if this body was the right place to find out if cycling was permitted there or not, since he has not had success getting responses from AC Transit in the past. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Soules adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. 10 | TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-09-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-09-23 | 2 | 2. Wednesday, November 18 3-E Alameda Active Transportation Plan: Latest info at www.ActiveAlameda.org 3-F Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools online resources, activities, and webinars during coronavirus pandemic: :http://www.alamedacountysr2s.org/covid-19 3-G Alameda Slow Streets program web page: http://www.slowstreetsalameda.org 3-H Alameda Commercial Streets program web page: www.alamedaca.gov/commercialstreets 3-I COVID 19 Get Around Safe Pledge: www.alamedaca.gov/AlamedaPledge 3-J Vision Zero Program: www.alamedaca.gov/VisionZero 3-K Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 2020 Trainings: ps://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Fire-Department/Alameda-CERT 3-L Emergency Alerts for Alameda - Subscribe at AC Alert web page: https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ 3-M Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts - Subscribe: https://511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert 3-N Clipper Card (adults) - order online or at Walgreens or set up Autoload to add value automatically: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do 3-0 Clipper Card Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities - https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/index.do 3-P FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes scheduled to open late summer 2020: online or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register online: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtml 4. Announcements/ Public Comments None Approved Minutes - Transportation Commission September 23, 2020 2 | TransportationCommission/2020-09-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2006-08-30.pdf,4 | TransportationCommission | 2006-08-30 | 4 | 3 | TransportationCommission/2006-08-30.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-01-22.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-01-22 | 2 | 3-D Alameda Active Transportation Plan Web page: www.ActiveAlameda.org Existing conditions map link for input: https://tooledesign.github.io/F0061-Alameda-City-ATF 3-E Emergency Alerts for Alameda - Subscribe at AC Alert web page: https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ 3-F Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts - Subscribe: https://511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Aler 3G. Clipper Card (adults) - order on line or at Walgreens or set up Autoload to add value automatically: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do 3H. Clipper Card Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities - ttps://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/index.do 3I. Mastick Senior Center Transportation 101 - Tues, Feb 11 at 1 p.m. 3J. FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes scheduled to open late summer 2020: on line or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register on line: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtml 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4-A 2020-7648 Approve Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2019 Commissioner Kohlstrand moved approval of the minutes; Commissioner Nachtigall seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2020-7649 Endorse the Transportation Choices Plan Year 2 Annual Report and the West Alameda Transportation Management Association Year 5 Annual Report (Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning, Building and Transportation) Commissioner Yuen recused herself from the discussion regarding the West Alameda TMA because she is a resident of Alameda Landing. Staff Member Payne gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4306960&GUID=6660FA4F- B751-454E-9296-7EA4262ED671&FullText=1 John Atkinson, Executive Director of the West Alameda TMA, spoke about the history of the TMA. 2 | TransportationCommission/2020-01-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-05-22.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2019-05-22 | 2 | 3-G. Transportation Commission Meeting: Wed, July 24 at 7 p.m. 3-H. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 2019 Trainings in September and October: register on Fire Department web page Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer, provided an update regarding City Council requests for an updated policy for daylighting intersections. He said they would be bringing the item to the City Council on July 2nd. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4-A 2019-6924 Draft Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2019 Commissioner Kohlstrand moved approval of the item. Commissioner Nachtigall seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection (6-0.) 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2019-6925 Approve Otis Drive Traffic Calming and Safety Improvement Project Design Concept Recommendations Staff Member Payne announced that Commissioner Johnson would have to recuse himself from the item due to the proximity of his business to the project area. Staff Member Wikstrom gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3948357&GUID=5FF05DC7- 3762-4F80-AEF9-1B58E7661A5C&FullText=1 David Parisi, project consultant, continued the presentation of the draft concept. Commissioner Kohlstrand asked for more information about the impact of a roundabout on pedestrians, noting that pedestrians would not have a protected cycle. Mr. Parisi explained how the roundabout would work, noting the shorter crossing distances and slower vehicle speeds. Commissioner Nachtigall also expressed concern about safety for pedestrians on the roundabout. Chair Miley asked for clarification of what decisions staff was looking for tonight. Staff Member Wikstrom said staff was looking for recommendations on the short term improvements and feedback on the alternatives for the Rittler Park section. Transportation Commission draft minutes Page 2 of 10 May 22, 2019 | TransportationCommission/2019-05-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-02-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-02-26 | 2 | 3-K Clipper Card (adults) - order on line or at Walgreens or set up Autoload to add value automatically: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do 3-L Clipper Card Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities - ps://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/index.do 3-M FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes scheduled to open late summer 2020: on line or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register on line: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtm Public Comment: Maria Gallo spoke about her ongoing efforts to address traffic calming along Fernside Blvd. She asked that the traffic engineers answer the question about which configuration of Fernside (west or east of High Street) is safer. Jim Strehlow renewed his question from the January meeting about crossing the solid lines of the bike lane on Broadway at Clement. He said he disagrees with the position of the previous speaker regarding the Fernside corridor. He said the no right on red sign added on High Street would divert traffic through the Marina-Windsor neighborhood. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR None 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2020-7745 Endorse The City Council's Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Policies on Street Width, Lane Width, Crosswalks And Bulb-Outs to Promote Safe, Livable Streets and Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Choices; and, Give Direction to Staff on Tools For Improving Safety At Intersections. Brian McGuire, Transportation Planner, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4337173&GUID=77514CDC 901E-48B2-A86E-047864BE44D5&FullText=1 Commissioner Johnson asked if the example "ladder" crosswalk would be the standard for all crosswalks going forward. Staff Member McGuire said the criteria for what types of crosswalks would be used in which places was being developed internally and as part of the ongoing planning processes, but were not part of the resolution before the Commission tonight. … | TransportationCommission/2020-02-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2019-09-25 | 2 | 3-L Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts - Subscribe: ttps://511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert 3-M Clipper Card (adults) - order on line or at Walgreens or set up Autoload to add value automatically: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do 3-N Clipper Card Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities - https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/index.do 3-O FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes: on line or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register on line: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtm Chair Soules recognized and congratulated Commissioner Kohlstrand on her recent retirement and described some of the highlights of her career in Transportation Planning. Commissioner Kohlstrand said she looks forward to giving back to the community during her retirement. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4-A 2019-7280 Draft Meeting Minutes - July 24, 2019 Commissioner Nachtigall made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Kohlstrand seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2019-7281 Uphold the Public Works Director's Decision to Remove One Parking Space at the Corner of Walnut Street at San Antonio Avenue to improve intersection visibility and safety Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4139789&GUID=7EAB8214- OBE2-4480-A488-5C82AE7E4927 Commissioner Kohlstrand asked if the request for improved visibility came from someone in the neighborhood. Staff Member Wikstrom said that the request came in via SeeClickFix. Commissioner Weitze noted that in 2012 the warrants for an all way stop sign were not met and asked if that was still the case. 2 | TransportationCommission/2019-09-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2008-12-10 | 2 | 3. AGENDA CHANGES There were none. 4. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS No task forces met since the last meeting. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS There were none. 6. OLD BUSINESS 6A. Parking Management Strategy for the Park Street and West Alameda Business Districts. Eric Fonstein, Development Services Department, summarized the staff report and detailed the background and scope of this item. He noted that West Alameda Business Association and the Park Street Business Association expressed concerns that the Alameda Municipal Code did not reasonably take into consideration the type or size of the business, or its location, when applying the minimum parking requirements. The members also believed that the City's in lieu fees were burdensome and expensive, especially for small businesses. The third concern was raised by residents in the neighborhoods regarding lack of adequate on-street parking. He noted that in response to those concerns, the City hired Wilbur Smith & Associates to conduct a parking study, which measured occupancy, turnover and duration of both on-and off-street parking in the two districts. He noted that the study was completed before the completion of the new Civic Center parking structure and Movie Theater, although those facilities were included in the future parking demand calculations. Mr. Fonstein advised that the study found high on-street occupancy levels several times during the day; City-owned parking lots A and C were also highly used, and that many of the private lots were highly underused; and there were high occupancies in the residential areas near the downtown area. Similar findings were found in the West Alameda district. He noted that the goals of the parking strategy were: 1. Management of the existing supply should be enhanced, and that the bargain hunters and employees should be moved from the on-street parking spaces and into the private and public lots through pricing mechanisms, and to open up the on-street parking for the shoppers, which benefit the district; and 2.… | TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf,4 | TransportationCommission | 2007-10-24 | 4 | 3. The current route goes up Park Street, down Encinal, up High over to Fernside, and out to Fruitvale BART. The idea was discussed of a more direct line to Fruitvale BART, going up Broadway (saving considerable time); that would be implemented in conjunction with other modifications. AC Transit is in the process of evaluating Line 51. 4. It was suggested that the 63 be shifted to Shoreline Drive between Grand Street and Willow Street, as there is more housing density and greater ridership potential. 5. The route by Encinal High School went to Pacific, Marshall, Lincoln, down Webster Street. A more direct route would be to continue straight down Central. While a fairly dense corridor, and therefore it was not recommended. 6. With respect to operations near the Ferry Terminal, the route currently ran along Main Street, went into the Terminal, stops, and exits to Alameda Point. The option was to establish stops along Main Street, away from the Ferry Terminal, which would require a 600-foot walk to the terminal from its present location. That option would save approximately one minute in each direction. 7. They discussed maintaining the existing route along Otis Drive and relocating the stops to Otis Drive, removing them from Alameda Towne Centre. That was estimated to save approximately two minutes in one direction, one-and-a-half minutes in the other, and eliminates the bus having to slow down for traffic and pedestrians through the route. The major disadvantage would require shoppers to take their groceries out to Otis Drive. Staff Bergman noted that subcommittee's recommendations were as follows: 1. To eliminate the portion of the Alameda Point route along Monarch Street, saving approximately two minutes; 2. To implement the reroute away from Encinal High School during the non-peak hours associated with the school. He noted that AC Transit indicated that if it was not possible to make sufficient cuts to reduce run time that they may be obligated to add an extra bus because of their obligations to their drivers. … | TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2017-09-27 | 2 | 3F Alameda Bike for the Parks: Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 9:00am (Washington Park) 3G Climate Action Plan at Public Utilities Board: Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:00pm (City Hall, Council Chambers) Staff Member Payne said this item has been postponed to November 13th. 3H Transportation Commission Meeting: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00pm 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4A 2017-4752 Approve Meeting Minutes - July 26, 2017 (Action) Commissioner Vargas asked if we could insert the dollar range of parking ticket violations on page 4 of 6 for future reference. Commissioner Soules made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Vargas seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0-2 (Vice-Chair Miley and Commissioner Hans abstained due to their absence from the 7/26/17 meeting.) 5. NEW BUSINESS 5A 2017-4753 Elect Chair and Vice Chair (Action) Vice-Chair Miley said Commissioners Bellows and Vargas have a lot of experience and he feels they would make an excellent chair and vice-chair. He said he spoke with Chair Bellows and confirmed that she would like to stay on as chair. He said he would like to make that motion when the time comes, after discussion. Commissioner Vargas said he tried to convince a young man to be chair, but he declined. Vice-Chair Miley said he appreciated the offer, but was not in a position to commit the time necessary to be chair. Vice-Chair Miley made a motion to appoint Commissioner Bellows as chair, and Commissioner Vargas as vice-chair for the next year. Commissioner Soules seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. 5B 2017-4754 Approve Draft Transportation Choices Plan (Action) Staff Member Jennifer Ott gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: 2 | TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-05-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-05-27 | 2 | 3J. FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes scheduled to open late summer 2020: on line or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register on line: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtn 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4-A 2020-7983 Approve Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2020 Commissioner Nachtigall made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Kohlstrand seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 4-B 2020-7984 Approve Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2020 Commissioner Kohlstrand made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Nachtigall seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2020-7985 Recommendation to Approve the Updated Clement Avenue Safety Improvement Project Concept. Andrew Thomas, Planning, Building and Transportation Director, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4541945&GUID=6AD344D4- CC4B-4286-A626-32E7B35CCDFB&FullText=1. Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator, reviewed the feedback received by the public and explained staff's position related to each. Commissioner Kohlstrand asked for clarification about which portions would be resurfaced or rebuilt. Jake Gunther, CDM Smith, said they are planning to widen sidewalks around power poles and fix driveways and intersections as necessary. Commissioner Kohlstrand asked what criteria was being used for having the elevated cycle tracks. Brian McGuire, Transportation Planner explained that the cycletrack would be raised in two places to in front of the Alameda Marina project in order to access the Bay Trail and one other access point into the new development. Chair Soules opened the public comment: 2 | TransportationCommission/2020-05-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-11-18.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-11-18 | 2 | 3M. Emergency Alerts for Alameda - Subscribe at AC Alert web page: https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ 3N. Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts - Subscribe: https://511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert 30. Clipper Card (adults) - order on line or at Walgreens or set up Autoload to add value automatically: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do 3P. Clipper Card Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities - ittps://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts/index.do 3Q. FasTrak or new toll tag for upcoming I-880 Express Lanes scheduled to open late summer 2020: on line or at Walgreens (except not Park Street location) and then register on line: https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtm 3R. City Adaptation Project - web links www.alamedaca.gov/ShorelineWebsterPoseyTubes www.alamedaca.gov/ShorelineDoolittleDr www.alamedaca.gov/ShorelineVeteransCt 4. Announcements / Public Comments No public comment. 4A. Transportation Commissioner Appreciation of Service Resolution for Commissioner David Johnson (Information Item) Chair Soules recognized former Commissioner David Johnson's work on the Transportation Commission by reading the Appreciation Resolution as shown here: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4692142&GUID=6E20E869-87B5-4AAA-9151- CF52B01073CF 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Approve Special Meeting Minutes - October 28, 2020 (Action Item) as shown here: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4692143&GUID=6C38C6E2-F113-44B3-B7A OFBC34881B33&FullText=1 No changes proposed. Commissioner Nachtigall moved to approve as is. Commission Yuen seconded. The motion passed 5-0. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Recommendation to Approve the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project Final Concept (Action Item) Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator and Stefan Schuster of CDM Smith, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4692144&GUID=26A3562E-9A47-432D-9624- 973193AAOB… | TransportationCommission/2020-11-18.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-05-03.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2012-05-03 | 5 | 4. Announcements / Public Comments Jon Spangler, Alameda resident and a League of American Cycling Instructor, explained that on Saturday, May 5, everyone is welcome and anyone who wants to take a class can register at www.ebbc.org./safety. He would like to offer feedback about what he knows about the Gibbons Drive intersection while being on the Transportation Commission. He felt that Safe Routes to School and traffic calming issues need to be in the transportation priority list and need to be discussed often and citywide. When he was on the Commission, they talked about traffic calming on a neighborhood in Bayview and knew a citywide policy was needed. Part of the problem that he sees is meetings were held in the neighborhood and the rest of the City was cut off. So, the place to have meetings is at the Transportation Commission meetings. At that time, the Commission had been decimated, but Commissioner Moehring continued with public comments despite the fact. Now with a fully functioning Commission, he would like them to discuss traffic calming issues more often. Furthermore, he continued to be disturbed about the ambiguity of Gibbons Drive intersection whether by bike, foot and driving. Commissioner Miley asked with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition is it going to be just people who cannot ride bikes, or will there be safety training class for people who commute by bicycle and do not know how to ride in traffic. Jon Spangler, Alameda resident and a League of American Cycling Instructor, explained they will also offer a 1-hour commuter workshop session on how to commute by bicycle, and conduct the second half of their on the road session about how to handle bikes. Commissioner Vargas stated that the East Bay Bicycle Coalition will have an activity on Thursday, May 10 at the Old Oakland Area, it is called a Bike Happy Hour Party. 5. Adjournment 7:55 pm Page 5 of 5 | TransportationCommission/2012-05-03.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2006-05-24.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2006-05-24 | 2 | 4. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS The Multimodal Circulation Plan sub-committee has not met since the last TC meeting and there is nothing to report on. The Pedestrian Plan will be discussed tonight. The Bicycle Plans update has not been started as of this date. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 7C. CITY POLICY REGARDING SPACING BETWEEN BUS STOPS Staff Bergman presented the staff report. He noted that the Transportation Technical Team (TTT) had requested that the Transportation Commission provide more specific policy direction regarding bus stop location and how their benefits should be evaluated against any negative impacts. He distributed the AC Transit bus stop policy. Chair Knox White asked Staff Bergman to identify what the safety concerns were. Staff Bergman said that a representative from the Alameda Police Department would speak on that issue. Officer Craig Rodrigue said that there was a concern from the crossing guard Mr. Garlets on trying to cross the kids with the crosswalk located across Otis Drive which the location of the bus stops would hinder the safety of the children. With the amount of traffic they had to step out a little further past the end of the bus to look for oncoming traffic. There are also cars that creep up and keep going across the crosswalk without stopping. There are concerns of having a bus stop there in front of the school for both the children and the crossing guards. Officer Rodrigue indicated that he had discussed this issue with Michael Margulies of the Public Works Dept. in the past. After the concerns were raised, the bus stop was bagged and removed. PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Muzio stated that it is 900 ft to Grand and a couple of thousand feet to the Willow bus stop. The bus stop is not in the middle of the block. He recommended putting the bus stop by the walkway, about half way between the two existing stops. Barbara Nemer stated that the proposed bus stop location is hazardous. She said that the crosswalks are not observed by drivers and the location is unsafe because of parents dropp… | TransportationCommission/2006-05-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-02-28.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2007-02-28 | 2 | 4. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS a. Multimodal Circulation Plan b. Pedestrian Plan c. TSM/TDM Plan Chair Knox White encouraged people to sign CalPIRG's online petition opposing the budget cuts by Governor Schwarzenegger, which would cut $1.1 billion from the Public Transit account. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. Staff Khan inquired whether the Commissioners would be available for a joint meeting with City Council on March 27, 2007. He understood that Commissioner Schatmeier was available, as was Chair Knox White and Commissioners Krueger and MacFarland. He added that Commissioners Knoth was not available, and that he had not heard from Commissioner Ratto. Commissioner Subramaniam indicated he may be able to attend. The meeting would be held in the evening. 6B. Alameda Landing TDM Goals and Program Development - Second Presentation Outcome: Review and recommend finalization of performance goals, the methodology by which the goals will be evaluated, monitoring guidelines, and a process Staff Bergman summarized the staff report, and noted that this discussion item would return as an action item in March, and would go to the Planning Board in April. John Atkinson, consultant to Catellus on this project, complimented City staff on its expertise. He believed the City had a unique opportunity to forge a sustainable TDM program. He noted that the program goals would be to reduce vehicle trips and congestion. Mr. Atkinson stated that the emphasis of the program would be reducing peak commute times through the tubes and into the project area. Later the program would have broader goals. He believed that the TDM measures should be judged on cost effectiveness. He stated that the intent of the project is for an Alameda Landing Transportation Management Association to be established to serve the project area and to ultimately merge into a future West End TMA. He stated that Catellus agreed wholeheartedly that the implementation of an EcoPass program through AC Transit would be beneficial for the project. He stated that th… | TransportationCommission/2007-02-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-12-12.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2007-12-12 | 2 | 4. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS a. Pedestrian Plan Task Force Chair Knox White noted that he would ask Commissioner Tam to replace former Commissioner Knoth as the third member of the subcommittee. He noted that they met quickly for an update, and a pedestrian plan proposal would be presented in the spring. Staff Khan noted that the plan was a preliminary draft, which presented the existing information gathered to date. The project selection and cost issues had not been addressed. Chair Knox White noted that several members of the public had attended as well. b. Alameda Point Task Force Chair Knox White noted that the last meeting had been canceled, and that the next meeting would be held December 13, 2007. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Open public hearing. There were none. Close public hearing. 6. OLD BUSINESS There was none. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7B. Approval of Parking Removal to Provide Adequate Stopping Areas for Bus Stops Along Encinal Avenue Between Mound Street and High Street. Staff Bergman summarized the staff report, and noted that it was recommended that the City be flexible wherever possible and consolidate stops where appropriate. He displayed the proposed alternative changes. Alternative 1 had more of an impact on parking; Alternative 2 had received public comment and concern; Alternative 3, by changing the location of the westbound stop, placed a stop on the near side of the intersection, which was not preferred in bus operations (Alternative 2 would have a stop on the far side of the intersection); Alternatives 4 and 5 would have exceeded the spacing guidelines, which staff preferred to avoid. The ridership numbers were highest at the Encinal and High (33 riders per day), and Encinal and Fountain (11 per day) stops. The recommendation of removing those two stops would have meant removing the two 2 | TransportationCommission/2007-12-12.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-05-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2007-05-23 | 2 | 4. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS a. Multimodal Circulation Plan b. Pedestrian Plan c. TSM/TDM Plan Chair Knox White requested that CalTrans report on the I-880 projects. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 6. OLD BUSINESS There were none. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Review and Provide Comment on Harbor Bay Village VI Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Outcome: Review DEIR and provide comments to be forwarded to Planning Board. Staff Bergman presented the staff report and summarized the scope and layout of this project. Staff developed a list of concerns regarding the project: 1. Page 3.12-17: The DEIR notes that the City's adopted Bicycle Master Plan includes a proposed trail connection from Catalina Avenue to North Loop Road at the end of Island Drive. This connection is not being recommended for inclusion in the project. 2. Impacts on transit service are addressed by the EIR only in terms of whether the existing transit service could accommodate the anticipated riders from the project. They did not consider what kind of demand could be generated from whether the transit service should be modified to directly serve the project, with over 100 units there. The nearest existing bus stops to the transit service would be approximately 2000 feet from the development. 3. Page 2-8: The DEIR incorrectly refers to the lines that are serving the area. 4. Page 3.12-18: Discusses impacts on traffic capacity, and the DEIR states that there would not be significant traffic capacity impacts based on the data presented in the DEIR. 5. The report was not accurate with regard to the intersection of Harbor Bay Parkway and South Loop Road. The intersection is currently at Level of Service F during the AM and PM peaks. The City's threshold of significance at intersections operating at LOS E or F in the baseline scenario is an increase in delay of four or more seconds. 6. The DEIR indicates that to mitigate the impacts, the proposed project would contribute toward the Harbor Bay Business Park Traffic Impact Fund, which in turn would fun… | TransportationCommission/2007-05-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-09-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2012-09-26 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Draft Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2012 Commissioner Vargas asked the Commission to make comments to the July 25 minutes. Commissioner Bertken made a motion to approve the July 25, 2012 minutes. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0. 4.B. 2012 Transportation Expenditure Plan Fact Sheet Commissioner Vargas reviewed the 2012 Transportation Expenditure Plan Fact Sheet. He acknowledged that it would be a good thing to vote the right way for Measure B1. 5. New Business 5.A. Traffic Control and Contingency Plan during Construction for I-880/29th Ave./23rd Ave. Interchange Improvement Project in Oakland Virendra Patel from Alameda Public Works introduced Garrett Gritz from RBF Consulting who presented an update on the project. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comment. Jim Strehlow, Alameda resident and local employee, explained that he was okay with everything else about the project except at 23rd Avenue where the lanes should be four or five lanes. His main concern was that the project is under funded and it is not the right size for the needs of Alameda. He said the entirety of the project would increase greenhouse gas emissions since there are three lanes instead of four lanes on 23rd Avenue. The three lanes would cause backups and, according to the project, there would be an additional 10 percent of traffic in Alameda after the project is completed. This project, therefore, should not proceed and Alameda should file suit to require that the project be properly funded. Commissioner Schatmeier asked about phase II of the project. He wanted to find out about the impact on transit service from Park Street to the Fruitvale BART Station, especially since the project would close the corridor for up to a year. He asked Mr. Gritz if they discussed contingency plans regarding the routing with AC Transit. Garrett Gritz explained that they had conversations with AC Transit and the agency has commented throughout the entire process. They have the stage const… | TransportationCommission/2012-09-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2016-11-16.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2016-11-16 | 3 | 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Approve Meeting Minutes - September 28, 2016 Commissioner Vargas asked staff to review whether the Transportation Engineer was in the roll call last month and whether he will be included in the roll call going forward. Commissioner Morgado moved to approve the September 28, 2016 minutes with Commissioner Vargas' comments. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 5. New Business 5.A. Provide Status of the I-880/23rd/29th Improved Project Joy K. Cheung, Caltrans Senior Transportation Engineer, provided an update. Commissioner Morgado asked Joy Cheung if Caltrans staff could move construction activity a little bit faster because he drives that way every day and it's crazy. Joy Cheung said she understood his concern, but they have to do the work in stages because they cannot tear both bridges down and that is why it will take three years. Commissioner Vargas stated that the interchanges are very important for automobiles and buses, but he wondered what about the interim accommodations for bicyclists. He asked if Caltrans staff would provide special traffic detours for cyclists to traverse the area, especially right off the Park Street Bridge. Joy Cheung replied that they have built new islands and crossings and they will implement a new signal light right there. She went on to say that the temporary detour shows the sign on 29th Avenue and when taking a right on East 7th Street there is a pedestrian and bicycle crossing, but they never changed the bicycle lane. She also noted that cyclists who travel over I-880 and then move towards East 11th Street can view a detour sign. Commissioner Bellows opened the floor to public comment. Jim Strehlow stated that it is going to be a maze and pretzel when competing with vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. He said the overall traffic design is a mess and Caltrans said the one reason the 23rd Avenue Bridge was designed for three lanes with a traffic light was because there wasn't funding. However, he explained that Measure BB… | TransportationCommission/2016-11-16.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Transportation Commission Minutes - Approve Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2016 Commissioner Schatmeier moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hans seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. 5. New Business 5.A. Cross Alameda Trail Gap Closure on Atlantic Avenue: Accept a Status Update and Approve Grant Application Submittal Rochelle Wheeler, Alameda Public Works Transportation Planner, presented the report. Commissioner Vargas asked for the cost estimate on the range of what the concept may cost, not the actual design, but the construction costs. Rochelle Wheeler explained that staff brought the $200,000 cost, which pertains to the project concept at its minimum and without the signal work to the Commission in January. She went on to say that staff developed the design that was currently attached within the staff report and the $200,000 is the cost of construction. However, she explained that the grant application would now include the signal work and mid-block crossing, so the estimate would be $600,000. Yet, the grant monies received from Measure B would be up to $600,000, therefore staff may receive the full amount needed to complete the work. Commissioner Schatmeier explained that staff asked the Commission to approve the project in concept in January, but he asked what would staff need from the Commission at this point. Rochelle Wheeler replied the environmental review stating that this was categorically exempt and this particular element that staff is attempting to move forward. Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff if the Commission decided to take action and accept staff recommendations would that allow staff to proceed. Commissioner Bellows said she had a concern about an issue that was brought up during the January Commission meeting. She explained that apparently the curb ramps came into question and they may become obliterated. So, she asked for clarification on whether staff analyzed all ADA access for all modes of transportation. Rochelle Wheeler replied that she re… | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2014-11-19.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2014-11-19 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4A. Approve Meeting Minutes - July 30, 2014 Commissioner Vargas called for a motion to approve the meeting minutes for July 30, 2014. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. 4B. Approve Meeting Minutes - September 24, 2014 Commissioner Vargas called for a motion to approve the meeting minutes for September 24, 2014. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 7-0. 5. New Business 5A. Review Alameda New Development and Potential Transit Opportunities (Andrew Thomas, Community Development and Becca Homa, AC Transit) Staff Payne introduced Andrew Thomas, Community Development and Becca Homa, AC Transit. Andrew Thomas and Becca Homa presented. Commissioner Bertken asked Becca Homa if the proposed routes mentioned would serve the ferry and others would serve the school during peak hours. Becca Homa replied that the routes would be for both school and ferry connections. Commissioner Miley asked Becca Homa about the cost constraints prior to Measure BB and since the measure passed, would routes or headways increase. Becca Homa stated that the current plan was ambitious and AC Transit would not be able to cover the operating expenses without developer contributions. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comments. Doug Biggs, Executive Director of Alameda Point Collaborative, stated that AC Transit has spoken with the group and he felt that AC Transit proposed a service enhancement, but proposed a degradation of service to residents who live in Alameda Point. He said his organization fought hard to get Line 31 out to Alameda Point and as a result, people were able to access jobs, appointments and improve their quality of life. He also pointed out that the transfer fee was a revenue enhancement program for AC Transit and his organization strongly opposed the change. Moreover, he heard discussions about transit passes b… | TransportationCommission/2014-11-19.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2013-04-24.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2013-04-24 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4A. Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2013 4B. Transportation Development Act Article 3 Recommended Allocation Commissioner Vargas called for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bellows moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Wong seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0; 1 abstention. 5. New Business 5A. Proposed Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Plan Staff Naclerio presented the staff report. Commissioner Miley asked if the loss of Measure B3 had an impact on maintenance efforts in Alameda. Staff Naclerio explained that Measure B3 would have doubled the amount they already have to use for projects, and consequently the City would have increased the amount of resurfacing within Alameda. He said that the City just updated their Pavement Management Program, and it indicated that the City would need to currently fund $30 million dollars just to keep the streets at its current condition. On average, the City should be funding $7 million dollars a year to maintain their Pavement Condition Index (PCI). Currently, the PCI is 69 and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) goal states the PCI should be 75. Overall, he felt the greatest impacts to losing Measure B3 funds is the City's streets will continue to deteriorate and the Broadway/Jackson Multimodal Corridor project and several other projects would not be funded. Commissioner Miley asked about the type of impact that it will have on the City's future development, particularly on the West End and the redevelopment of the base. Staff Naclerio explained that the loss of funds would not impact the Alameda Landing project because staff already conducted an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and traffic impacts are mitigated. Additionally, since it predates the measure, the project did not include Measure B3 as a funding source. Yet, he said where it does hurt is Alameda Point because the City crafted specific projects to assist this area. City staff is in the process of conducting an… | TransportationCommission/2013-04-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2014-07-30.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2014-07-30 | 2 | 4. Consent Calendar 4A. Meeting Minutes - Special Meeting - December 11, 2013 4B. Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2014 4C. Meeting Minutes - Special Meeting - April 23, 2014 4D. Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2014 Commissioner Miley moved to approve Items 4.A., 4.B., 4.C. and 4.D. of the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bellows seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5. New Business 5A. Approve Installation of a Bulb-out at Park/Lincoln Northwest Corner Staff Patel said the plan was originally presented to the Commission on March 26 and the project's consultant would present the report. Joy Bhattacharya, Traffic Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting, presented the report. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comments. John Knox White, Alameda Resident, said he supported staff's recommendations. Commission Schatmeier said he was glad that a review of the intersection took place and he was glad staff was able to make improvements. Commissioner Vargas moved to approve staff recommendations for Item 5A. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5B. Review and Provide Comments on Ferry Terminal Access Issues and Potential Solutions Staff Payne presented the report and introduced Kevin Connolly, Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) and Becca Homa, AC Transit. Kevin Connolly, WETA Planning and Development Manager, presented the Alameda Terminal Access Plan results to date. Becca Homa, AC Transit Service Planner, presented AC Transit's a potential change to Line 31 route to allow for it to serve the Main Street ferry terminal. Staff Payne presented the next steps found on page 4 of the staff report and she requested recommendations from the Commission. Page 2 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2014-07-30.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2011-01-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2011-01-26 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Presentation of December 2010 Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne summarized the staff report, and provided details on each plan mentioned in the report. Open public hearing. Commissioner Vargas asked about the timing of the bicycle design guidelines. Staff Khan responded that the bicycle design guidelines is currently an administrative draft, and will be in the public arena in April. Commissioner Bertken asked whether Alameda Point is moving forward and if there is another developer. Staff Khan responded that the City is taking the lead on the development process for Alameda Point. Commissioner Bertken asked when the TSM/TDM Plan will come to the Transportation Commission. Staff Khan responded that the City could provide the results of efforts to date at a future Transportation Commission meeting in February or March. Commissioner Vargas asked about consideration for the schools and getting kids to walk to school. He wanted to know if it had been incorporated into the Pedestrian Plan. Staff Payne responded that Safe Routes to School is a line item in the Pedestrian Plan, which will assist the City in obtaining Safe Routes to School funding. Staff Khan responded that the Public Works Department works with the schools and the District to create school route plans and maps. Parents have been asked to comment on the existing school route maps. The Public Works Department continues to update them each year. Staff Khan also stated that the City is working with the school district on future school location changes and the subsequent transportation impacts. Commissioner Bertken asked where he could find these planning documents to review them on the City's web site. Staff Khan responded that the Public Works Department staff will send a web site link with that information or will provide hard copies of the plans, if requested. Staff Payne responded that the planning documents are located on the City of Alameda's Page 2 of 5 | TransportationCommission/2011-01-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2011-03-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2011-03-23 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Presentation of Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transpiration Policies and Plans. Outcome: Commission to provide comments. Staff Payne summarized the staff report. Open public hearing. Commissioner Moehring stated that the long-range transit plan update should be a work in progress. The plan will need to constantly evolve to fit the needs of the city. The plan needs to be flexible and a constantly evolving process. Staff Khan responded that he agreed that this plan should be supported in phases. Alameda Point will grow in phases, and so will the transit plan. Maybe shuttle systems should be in place first, then the shuttles would transition to buses. It will be a growing transit system that grows with the development project. A Highway Safety Improvement Program grant was received for signal coordination on Park Street totaling $964,000 with $733,000 from the federal government and $231,000 as the local match. Close public hearing. No action was taken. 4B. Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan Update / Transportation Expenditure Plan Development Outcome: Commission members to complete the questionnaire. Staff Khan summarized the staff report. Commissioner Bertken asked if presentation was on the internet. Staff Khan responded that he did not know why it was not on the Alameda CTC website and that he would look into it. Staff Payne responded that she would send the document via e-mail in PDF format. Staff Khan expressed that he did not want to place it in a public forum if they had not placed it on their own web site. Commissioner Moehring responded that it would be great if they could have access to it. Staff Khan asked if the commissioners could take the time to complete the surveys so that they could be submitted to the Alameda CTC. He stated that it would be greatly appreciated. Page 2 of 5 | TransportationCommission/2011-03-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2011-06-22.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2011-06-22 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Presentation of Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans. Staff Khan summarized the staff report. Open public hearing. Commissioner Bertken stated that it will be a work in progress for a long time. We will need to constantly grow to fit the needs of the city. Staff Khan responded that he agreed that Alameda Point will grow in phases, so the transportation system will too. Maybe shuttle systems should be in place first, then transition into buses. It will be a growing system that grows with the project. A grant was received from the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program for $964,000 with $733,000 from the state and $231,000 as the local match to coordinate Park Street lights. Commissioner Vargas stated that he thought Staff should read the article on Alameda Patch on the Estuary Crossing Shuttle. Commissioner Vargas also asked about the locations of bike storage. Staff Khan responded that they were negotiating with Oakland as well as AC Transit. Staff is trying to find out if there is space on the street for a bus stop as well as amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians. There is no conclusion yet staff is still developing the plan. Commissioner Vargas asked if the plan was adjustable. Staff Khan responded that it was absolutely adjustable. Staff Khan stated that we have to respond to the users so that they will continue to use the system because if they do not we will lose funding. The Estuary Crossing Shuttle is only funded for one year. Commissioner Moehring asked what it would cost the businesses for extra bike racks. Staff Khan responded that if businesses need them to provide bike racks then the city would provide the racks through funding from Measure B and city maintenance workers would install them on public street right-of-way. Commissioner Moehring stated that she thought that this shuttle was fabulous. Commissioner Moehring asked if staff was talking with WABA. Commissioner Moehring stated that Dr. Jackson was now the permanent president for… | TransportationCommission/2011-06-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2011-09-28.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2011-09-28 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Presentation of Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans. Staff Payne summarized the staff report. Commissioner Moehring requested to see the timeline for the Park Street Streetscape project and expressed concern that construction would occur during the holiday season. Staff Khan stated that the City staff is coordinating with the local businesses and contractors to work around the busy times so as to minimize the impacts to the businesses. He promised to send a project schedule to the commissioners. Commissioner Vargas complimented staff on the Island Drive overlay, which included ADA improvements and bike facility enhancements. He is interested to know about other opportunities to comment on potential future development in the area. Staff Khan stated that a Planning Board meeting on Monday, October 24 will discuss the potential development at the golf course. It will be a scoping session for the EIR, which then will go to the City Council. Comments from the TC meetings will be forwarded to the Planning Board and City Council. Commissioner Vargas requested information on future transportation funding opportunities. Staff Khan responded by naming the key funding sources: Measure B, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), vehicle registration fee and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Local jurisdictions score their streets based on a Pavement Condition Index (PCI). Deferred maintenance in the City is continuing to go up as the City continues to experience approximately $3 million annual deficit in street maintenance. The City's annual street maintenance needs are approximately $5 million. Alameda's streets are showing at a 69 PCI whereas the optimal PCI is in the 70s. MTC states that it will cost $5 billion over 28 years to maintain streets just in Alameda County at the existing PCI levels and $7.5 billion to improve the streets to a more optimal PCI level. Resurfacing streets helps all modes. Resurfacing addresses ADA improvements su… | TransportationCommission/2011-09-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2011-12-14.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2011-12-14 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Presentation of Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans. Staff Payne summarized the staff report. Commissioner Vargas requested a briefing about the Safe Routes to Transit application. Staff Payne responded that the funding source originates from bridge tolls in the Bay Area. The goal of the grant is to divert drivers across the bridges to become transbay bus passengers. TransForm staff stated that the funding cycle was really competitive. They liked the grant application, and stated it was well written and a beneficial project. Commissioner Moehring asked if the communities that received the grant application were closer to the bridge. Staff Payne responded that it was difficult to compete against projects that focused on higher- density areas. There is a feeling that suburban communities tend not to win as many Safe Routes to Transit grant applications. Commissioner Moehring asked if there will be public meetings for the Shoreline Dr/Westline Dr bike lane project. Staff Khan emphasized that the Shoreline Dr/Westline Dr bike lane project is going to have quite a bit of outreach starting in March 2012. Staff is waiting for Caltrans to authorize expenditures. Staff will bring this item to the Transportation Commission. Commissioner Vargas wanted to know what the TSM/TDM measures are as a prelude to the upcoming Transportation Commission meeting. Staff Payne stated that the measures are in five broad categories. Staff Khan provided an overview of the TSM/TDM Plan purpose. The idea is that developers will be able to address trips generated by a development using a menu of TSM/TDM measures. The intention is to mitigate peak hour trips using the TSM/TDM measures. Commissioner Moehring was pleased about obtaining the Gibbons Drive Safe Routes to School grant application. Commissioner Moehring stated that the Mecartney/Island intersection is enormous and was interested to know if the City could improve it without grant monies. She admires how much effort staff puts… | TransportationCommission/2011-12-14.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2012-06-27 | 2 | 4. New Business 4A. Transportation Commission Bylaws - Order of Business Revisions Staff Payne presented the staff report. Commissioner Miley replied the presentation was helpful and the suggestions would allow the meetings to precede a little smoother. He asked if one speaker could speak at both public comment periods. Staff Payne replied yes and that each person has a three-minute time limit at each of the public comment periods. Staff Khan explained that the intention was to allow the public to comment and that is why it is agendized twice. Commissioner Moehring also explained that public comment was originally scheduled at the end of the meeting. So, the public had to sit through the entire meeting, which at times could be lengthy. So, as a courtesy to the public, the agenda included two comment periods. Commissioner Bertken asked if the Commission would have the written copies of all the information in the consent calendar. He was concerned that a percentage of the public would not be able to obtain the reports online. So, he asked staff if there is a way for the public to have copies of the reports. Staff Payne said that the standard procedure is to have all hard copies available at the City Clerk's office and available at the City libraries. Commissioner Bertken asked if it would be onerous to have a few copies at the meetings. Staff Payne said that per the Sunshine Ordinance staff is required to supply one copy at the meeting. So, they do have materials present. Commissioner Bertken replied that people coming to the meeting and viewing the consent calendar might want to see the reports that coincide to the subject of the consent calendar. Therefore, there should be two or three copies at the meetings. He also explained to staff that, at some point, staff should announce that the documents are available on the web. Staff Payne said the city's website link is available on the second page of the Transportation Commission's meeting agenda. Commissioner Berktken made a motion that the Commission should adopt t… | TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-04-26.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2017-04-26 | 3 | 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Transportation Commission 4.26.2017 - Approve Meeting Minutes - February 22, 2017 Minutes (Action) 4.B. Transportation Commission 4.26.2017 - Approve Meeting Minutes - March 22, 2017 Minutes (Action) Commissioner Vargas made a motion to approve the minutes with the minor changes noted at the last meeting. Commissioner Hans seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5. New Business 5.A. Approve Transportation Projects in Alameda's 2017-2019 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Provide Input on 2019-2027 Transportation Projects (Action) Staff Garland, Acting Director of Alameda Public Works, presented an overview of the process to adopt a capital budget and the recurring projects in the transportation component of the CIP. Staff Payne finished the presentation by going over the longer term projects. Commissioner Bertken asked about the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal project and wondered if the $18 million received is in addition to the $10 million developer commitment. Staff Payne replied approximately half will come from Alameda CTC and the developer is required to fund the remaining half. Thus, between the two entities they will receive $18 million. Commissioner Bertken replied the total cost would be $18 million. Commissioner Bellows replied $8.2 million is coming from Alameda CTC. Commissioner Soules said staff did some serious work to secure funds and she thanked them for the hard work. Commissioner Bellows echoed Commissioner Soules comment. Commissioner Vargas complimented Liam Garland on the layout of the document. Furthermore, he appreciated the project sheets, cases of responsibility and the budget sources. He explained to staff that with the increase funding coming into the department they will have to cover the peaks and find the appropriate hires, even if the duration is for one to two years. He also asked about the pavement condition and what is the department's target goal for a healthy pavement. Staff Garland said the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has … | TransportationCommission/2017-04-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2019-03-27 | 6 | 4. Otis Drive Safety Improvement Project Concept Approval 5. Draft Climate Plan Update Strategies 6. Emergency Plan with Transportation Annex 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT *None* 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Miley adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Draft Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 March 27, , 2019 | TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2013-06-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2013-06-26 | 2 | 4B. Alameda Paratransit Shuttle - Thursday Central Loop Stop Changes Staff Payne stated she received one email from a community member supporting the removal of the shuttle stop on Broadway at Lincoln Avenue. However, she explained the supporter would like to see space made available to view pedestrians and have general visibility. Overall, she said there is about 50 feet reserved at the bus stop. Staff wants to add one space and that is included in the staff report in Exhibit 2. Additionally, staff would reserve 20 feet for visibility, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard is 10 feet. Commissioner Vargas called for a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Miley moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0; 1 abstention. 5. New Business 5A. Posey and Webster Tube Rehabilitation Project Commissioner Vargas said there has been discussion and letters written by the City Manager and Mayor. Staff Payne introduced Michael Nguyen, Caltrans' Posey Webster Tube Retrofit Project Manager, who presented. She explained that public comments to date focus on three different areas: the retrofit project, ongoing maintenance issues and long range planning of the area. Michael Nguyen presented information about the retrofit project. Also, Elizabeth McKee, the cultural resources representative for Caltrans, added information to the presentation. Elizabeth McKee, Caltrans Office Chief of Cultural Resource Studies of the Environmental Division, stated she is part of a functional group that supports the office's engineers. She explained to the Transportation Commission that they evaluate the potential effects of projects on historical resources, especially when federal funds are involved. She presented a synopsis of the types of evaluations that are conducted. Commissioner Schatmeier asked about the signs slide within the presentation and he asked if overhead lights would be removed on both sides of the tube. Michael Nguyen replie… | TransportationCommission/2013-06-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2012-06-27 | 3 | 4B. Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne presented the staff report. Staff Khan presented the Access Plan for Alameda Point, the Miller Sweeney Bridge Replacement project, and current and upcoming traffic calming projects. Commissioner Bellows wanted clarification on the Island Drive/Robert Davey Jr. Drive traffic- calming project could use a pedestrian scramble where everyone would stop and let everyone off might help during the morning hours. Staff Khan replied that the scramble phases are viable; however, they impact the overall traffic signal operation. Additionally, the traffic volumes at Island Drive, Robert Davey Jr. and Packet Landing would greatly impact pedestrian activity. Also, when a scramble is installed, they would have to change the signal heads and that is quite expensive. Commissioner Moehring announced that item 4E. would be presented next. 4E. Webster Street Intelligent Transportation Systems/Smart Corridors Project and Community Meeting Update Staff Khan presented the staff report. Commissioner Miley asked Staff Khan if he could describe in more detail Phase II of the project and if it would include cameras in the tubes. Staff Khan responded that Phase II would continue the communication connection through the Webster and Posey Tubes. The City contacted Caltrans in regards to the cameras in the Webster and Posey Tubes. Caltrans explained that the cameras were for Homeland Security and could not be used for other purposes. Staff is trying to see if there is enough space to hang the camera in the Posey and Webster Tubes. Alameda staff also is working with Oakland staff to look at a Smart Corridor on Harrison Street. Staff is also interested in looking into the connection between 6th Street and Jackson Street on ramp. Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE, TJKM Transportation Consultants, worked on the signal coordination portion and presented a visual simulation of the intersection. Staff Khan responded that they have increased the crossing times for pede… | TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2012-06-27 | 7 | 4F. I-880/Broadway/Jackson Multimodal Transportation and Circulation Improvements for Alameda Point, Oakland, Chinatown, Downtown Oakland and Jack London Square Staff Khan presented the staff report. Commissioner Miley asked about the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) portion and whether staff considered any other stop locations. He also questioned whether conceptual stop plans were being developed and would staff look at specifics in the next coming months. Staff Khan stated that is exactly right. Their rule of thumb is a bus stop located within every one- half mile. This is just a planning document for now and nothing will continue until staff works with the community and local transit operators. Commissioner Moehring opened the floor to public comment. Jim Strehlow stated that there are many laudable designs of the project, but the project fails the goal of the deficiency plan. The plan would improve the traffic at Harrison Street and 6th Street. He referred to slide 6 or page 11 in the original documents. He viewed Webster Street and 6th Street as a new choke point with more vehicles entering per hour. The shorter off ramp was a convenience not a necessity for Alameda residents at the expense of the Chinatown neighborhood and hits the intersection of Webster Street and 6th Street. He then referred to slide 9 and explained, as designed, 6th Street is a walkway to nowhere given there are no businesses and traffic will increase. He suggested the following modifications: 1) close Webster Street from going into Alameda and route traffic around Chinatown, 2) change the bus routes to go down 6th Street instead of 7th Street, 3) staff should consider a long-term, ten year plan for the tube that would shift vehicles away from the off ramp at Broadway and 5th Street and turn the area as a cyclist and pedestrian way, and 4) when referring to slide 4 on the Alameda side, staff should remove the dedicated right-hand bus lane because vehicles could no longer make right-hand turns. He suggested keeping the right-hand turn lane becaus… | TransportationCommission/2012-06-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-09-26.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2018-09-26 | 3 | 5-B 2018-6002 Discuss the WETA Ridership Survey Data and Overview of Next Steps Staff Member Payne introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3679236&GUID=1F449940- EOA-49B9-9D4C-99A4B3BFEAE3&FullText=1 Kevin Connolly, WETA, gave a presentation. Chair Miley asked if WETA charges for parking anywhere and how that is working. Mr. Connolly said that Vallejo charges for parking. He said that Alameda has asked them to charge for parking at Harbor Bay. He said they are revisiting the idea because they have already achieved some of their goals without having to charge for parking. He said it is an open question for them. He said Alameda is planning to charge for parking at the new Seaplane Lagoon terminal. He said Vallejo charges $7 per day, but only $3 per day if you have a monthly pass. Commissioner Soules asked how frequently the surveys are conducted. Mr. Connolly said they survey every three years. Commissioner Soules asked when they expect to have 15 minute headways. Mr. Connolly said they are hoping to achieve that by 2020 when Seaplane Lagoon opens and five new boats are delivered. He said Harbor Bay will upgrade to 30 minute headways. Chair Miley asked how much the service expansion is contingent upon RM3 withstanding legal challenges. Mr. Connolly said their service expansion is 100% reliant upon RM3. Commissioner Hans said that school start times of 8:20am would make an 8:45am ferry desirable. Mr. Connolly said they are looking to add a 9:00am boat as early as next summer. He said the 8:30 boats are filling up. Commissioner Soules asked what metrics are used to revisit operating hours. Mr. Connolly said they do not have specific thresholds but they try to be sensitive to changing ridership demand. 3 | TransportationCommission/2018-09-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-12-03.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2018-12-03 | 6 | 5-B 2018-6272 Recommendation to Adopt Minor Revisions to the Street Sections in Alameda Point Master Infrastructure Plan and the Main Street Neighborhood Specific Plan Chair Miley reminded everyone that the item has been postponed. He said he would call the public speaker who wished to speak on that item and opened the public hearing. Jim Strehlow referred to Orion Street at Oriskany where Williams Sonoma is. He said he does not understand how the sidewalk with street trees would fit in with the loading work they do there. He said there are other businesses along Orion that park perpendicularly and would lose parking under the proposed designs. Chair Miley closed the public hearing. 5-C 2018-6273 Recommendation to Accept an Update on the April 2, 2018 and May 1, 2018 Referrals from Council Member Matarrese to Consider Banning Motorized Vehicles, Including Robotic Commercial Vehicles, from Sidewalks and Commercial Drone Aircraft Used for Deliveries; and Electric Scooters. (Public Works 310) Staff Member Wikstrom gave a presentation on robotic commercial vehicles and commercial drones used for deliveries. The staff report and attachment can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3760637&GUID=F59C01F8- AD77-4431-A792-90C2A8FD47AO&FullText=1 Chair Miley asked if there had been any operation of sidewalk robotic delivery vehicles yet in Alameda. Staff Member Wikstrom said there was one report which helped lead to the referral but nothing widespread. Commissioner Soules asked if a ban was the only way to establish the requirement of a permit. Staff Member Wikstrom said the challenge would be trying to establish a permit for something you do not yet understand. He continued his presentation. Staff Member Wheeler gave a presentation on electric scooters. Chair Miley asked if pilot programs in other cities require the companies to fund education for teen riders. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 December 3, 2018 Transportation Commission | TransportationCommission/2018-12-03.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-01-23.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2019-01-23 | 5 | 5-B 2019-6464 Recommendation to Adopt the Street Sections associated with the City's Adaptive Reuse Infrastructure Project within Alameda Point Staff Member Wikstrom gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3836630&GUID=AD849568- 98D3-4162-B696-A05E6F647303&FullText=1 Chair Miley opened the public hearing. Brian McGuire said we have an opportunity to design a street network from scratch. He said that the design on Tower should match the design on Pan Am where the bike lanes are next to the sidewalk to match up with the bike lanes east of Pan Am. Commissioner Johnson asked if there was a reason why the new design for Tower did not use one way protected bike lanes. Staff Member Wikstrom said they just went with the simplest idea which is to mirror the already approved design for Tower east of Pan Am. He said that conceptually they may be able to achieve the suggested one way protected lanes, depending upon the need to place utilities within the already defined right of way. He said they can pursue the idea but cannot guarantee the execution. Chair Miley asked if the final plan would come back to this body and Council before completion. Staff Member Wikstrom said their intention was to approve the street sections and they would go to 100% design and the construction without coming back to the commission. He said he could come back with this section in a few months with an update or the commission could just give direction to pursue the idea if possible. He said there is no reason on the surface why they would not pursue a one way cycle track unless there was a physical constraint with the utilities that prevented it from being possible. Jon Spangler said he agreed with the suggestion to pursue one way protected bike lanes. He said that if that is not possible, consistent one way buffered bike lanes would be preferable to switching from a two way cycle track to one way bike lanes. Chair Miley closed the public hearing. Commissioner S… | TransportationCommission/2019-01-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2017-09-27 | 7 | 5-C 2017--4755 Review Station-less Bike Share Program (Information) Staff Member Ott gave the staff presentation. The staff report and attachment can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3158564&GUID=903E0D37- 5AD5-49DB-B4D7-2413D78711C8&FullText=1 Commissioner Soules said they have it in Seattle and she liked it. She asked if there was a way to help people acquire helmets. Staff Member Ott said they will work with the bike shops and report back. She said it will work well with things like the ferry for those last mile issues. Dermot Hikisch said he supports the bike share pilot. He said their goal at Gig car share is to enable trip sharing and reduce car ownership. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6-A 2017-4757 Review Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans (Information) Staff Member Payne gave an update. The staff report can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3158565&GUID=55E22B57- 94AF-4020-8F8A-7BC8CA395278&FullText=1 6-B Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Climate Action Plan Update Work Scope 2. Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal Parking Restriction Analysis 3. Traffic Calming Draft Policy and Prioritized List 4. 2014 Parking Occupancy Goal Update 5. Alameda Transportation Management Association Annual Report 6. Paratransit Program Annual Report Staff Member Payne listed the above items coming to future meetings. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Strehlow said he wishes he had learned more about the details of the bike share program. He said traffic is so bad in Alameda it is reducing the quality of life and enjoyment of visitors coming to Alameda. He said the Transportation Plan is missing the mark. Commissioner Vargas said he attended a car show at Alameda Point that was a fun event that provided a great backdrop for the event. 7 | TransportationCommission/2017-09-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2019-03-27 | 5 | 5-C 2019-6716 Presentation on the Pavement Management Program for Alameda including the 3-year paving plan. Staff Member Wikstrom gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3893583&GUID=B47F2C01- A5D9-48B0-A4AC-348E4DB1AC34&FullText=1 Chair Miley said Commissioner Johnson emailed a question about who is responsible for paving the pathways on Bay Farm Island. Staff Member Wikstrom said there is a variety of ownerships for the different pathways. He said pathways adjacent to roadways are eligible for these funds for future consideration now that there are more funds available. Chair Miley said he feels like the inconvenience of closing the road for half a day is a reasonable price to pay to prolong the life of our roads and close the backlog of maintenance work to be done. Commissioner Nachtigall asked if lane striping is done when the crack sealing occurs. She said the crack sealing can make it hard to see the lane markings. Staff Member Wikstrom said that they should go together but do not always. Commissioner Soules thanked staff for hitting the correct level of information to help answer all the most common questions residents have. Commissioner Yuen asked if we use repaving as an opportunity to consider restriping roads to improve active transportation options and increase safety. Staff Member Wikstrom said they do take the Bike Plan into consideration when making striping plans. He said occasionally, like with Fernside, staff will reconsider larger changes when they have an opportunity. He said they choose projects primarily based on the goal of managing the pavement condition rather than having something like the Bike Plan dictate which streets to address. This item was informational and no action was taken. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6-A Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Draft Capital Improvement Program 2. Quarterly Report of Transportation Plans and Policies 3. Transportation Management Association Annual Reports Draft… | TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-10-22.pdf,4 | TransportationCommission | 2008-10-22 | 4 | 5. Limit vehicle trips to and from Alameda, and the inclusion of a car and bike share program. The cost of parking would be unbundled from the cost of purchasing the residential units. The second parking space would cost incrementally more than the first space, and ride-share and alternative fuel vehicles would have the opportunity to have premium on- and off-street parking. As little parking as practical would be provided, and it would be managed as best as possible to obtain the highest and best use of it. 6. Implementation and monitoring of the more successful programs by an on-site transportation manager. Mr. Ridgway displayed each phase of the proposed project and described the high points of each phase. Commissioner Krueger noted that he would be concerned if the proposed BRT station west of Main Street were to be split, and that there could be a conflict between having the station or maintaining the large landscaped area at that location. Mr. Ridgway replied that they would examine that issue in detail. Commissioner McFarland noted that page 106 discussed the reduction of commercial trips by 30%, and residential trips by 10%. He inquired how the percentage was measured. Mr. Ridgway replied it was based on anticipated peak hour trips. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Moehring regarding the guaranteed ride home, Mr. Ridgway replied that it would enable people to feel comfortable using transit, and that it would probably entail a contract with a taxi company. It would allow transit users to be reimbursed for a taxi ride home for unanticipated trips home. Commissioner Moehring requested clarification of the additional cost of a second vehicle, and whether an alternative fuel vehicle would receive a discount. Mr. Ridgway noted that they were more concerned about congestion than fuel type. Commissioner Krueger inquired about the statement on the shuttle on page 109, specifically that it would operate every 10 to 15 minutes. He inquired whether it was for the peak commute, or throughout the day. Mr. Ridg… | TransportationCommission/2008-10-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2016-09-28.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2016-09-28 | 3 | 5. New Business 5.A. Election of Vice Chair Commissioner Bertkens moved to vote for Commissioner Miley as Vice Chair. Commissioner Hans seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. 5.B. Review Formation of Citywide Transportation Planning Division Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse and Transportation Planning, presented the report. Commissioner Bellows stated that it was a linear thinking move to her and it makes sense. Commissioner Bertken asked about the staff transportation vision Jennifer Ott stated that she will be the director of transportation planning and there will be an administrative assistant, Ashley Ziba, Gail Payne full-time employee as a Transportation Coordinator and Rochelle Wheeler who is a part-time employee and consultants. As we move into the 2-year budget cycle there will be more discussion on what our work load entails and how that coordinates with the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) with Public Works and that will be a very public and open discussion. Commissioner Bellows replied it is great to see the list of projects they are working on. Commissioner Miley replied that is a great move for the City staff in terms of coordination and larger cities they link land use and transportation planning. He wants to see the collaboration with the other departments and when the 2 year CIP overview comes up we have both planning and implementation side come in. 5.C. Approve the Draft Project List for the Alameda County Transportation Commission Call for Projects Staff Payne presented the report. Jennifer Ott replied that there has been correspondence about the bicycle and pedestrian bridge and they have been working with Bike Walk Alameda. Commissioner Bellows replied in her professional opinion, it is an egregious waste of money to think about a bridge crossing amongst a major ship channel. Commissioner Miley stated that the grant application that is being submitted would fund projects that are ready to go or are advancing along. Jennifer Ott replied it is not to add this project as a const… | TransportationCommission/2016-09-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 3 | 5. New Business 5A. Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive Proposed Bikeway Project Staff Payne presented the staff report. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comment. David Duffin, 30-year Alameda resident, felt City staff did an incredible job to develop the project. Although the overall impact certainly satisfies a need for more bicycle access, there are thousands of people in the area who have no idea about this project. He has spoken to many people in the area and they have no idea about the project's concept. Alternatively, he proposed that the City leave the area as is or double the pedestrian path within the area to take bicycles off the road and put them within a safe space. Carol Gottstein grew up near Shore Line Drive and she felt the comparisons presented in the study are invalid because they compare Alameda to large cities such as San Francisco, Long Beach and Seattle. She felt the project would not work on a narrow and short street and she felt the new infrastructure would create an enormous amount of clutter and future dependency and funds to maintain. Jeanne Lahaie, member of Team Alameda and Bike Alameda, spoke before the Commission independently. She went to three of the meetings and applauded staff Payne and her team for their thorough outreach. She lives at Broadway and Shoreline Drive and brought a few outcomes from the breakout sessions. First, there are no curb ramps on the sidewalks from the crosswalks. So, it is difficult for individuals with disabilities residing around the area to travel safely. Furthermore, she would like to see the bikeway extended to Washington Park. She mentioned the City adopted that idea under the long-term plan and with community support and volunteers the start up costs should be small. She highlighted that bicyclists become confused about where to go at the corner of Broadway and Shore Line Drive, and signs should be posted to address it. She is in favor of the plan, but she would like to see two motor vehicle travel lanes so as not to create more congesti… | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2006-04-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2006-04-26 | 2 | 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Brian Strand spoke regarding Alameda Municipal Code subsection 8-7.8, which prohibits the parking vehicles in the same place on the street for more than 72 hours. He noted that he had received a warning on his vehicle, which was parked in front of his house. Mr. Strand stated that he is a public transportation user, and uses his car only about once a week. He assumed that the purpose is probably to prevent people from leaving non- operating vehicles on the street, but asked if there is another justification. Mr. Strand said he spoke with the Alameda Police Department, and he was told that vehicles are generally cited if they appear to be abandoned or if they receive a neighbor complaint. Chair Knox White stated that the issue is one which borders on the jurisdiction of the Transportation Commission and the Planning Board. He suggested that Public Works staff look at this and then let him know what their findings are. He suggested that if Mr. Strand is still not satisfied, he may want to contact the City Council. 6A. DRAFT POLICIES FOR PEDESTRIAN PLAN Chair Knox White suggested reviewing the supplemental goals one by one. Chair Knox White suggested that the final pedestrian plan document include the circulation plan policies relevant to the Pedestrian Plan as well as any pedestrian-specific policies. He said that if the supplemental policies do not fit under any already-approved ones, the Commission may want to go back and amend the original list. Chair Knox White suggested that the Commission come up with the general ideas regarding the policies, and the subcommittee can work out the detailed language. Commissioner Ratto suggested adding language to indicate that projects need to be prioritized, since the City has limited resources. Commissioner Krueger mentioned that at the Task Force meetings the public had brought up that we need some criteria for priorities. Staff Bergman said that most of the discussion at the Task Force meeting was focused on projects. He noted that the handout includ… | TransportationCommission/2006-04-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2007-08-22.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2007-08-22 | 2 | 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 6. OLD BUSINESS None. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Project Update: I-880 Operational and Safety Improvements at 29th Avenue and 23rd Avenue Staff Khan presented the staff report, and noted that the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) and the project consultant (Kimley-Horn) were present in the audience. Matt Todd, Alameda County Congestion Management Agency, made a presentation and summarized the background and scope of this program. He detailed the funding sources and plans for this program for the Park Street Triangle. He noted that they would detail the life of the project and the project study report. Garrett Wright, RBF Engineering, detailed the CalTrans development process and the actions that would be taken in Phases I, II and III. He noted that the team was transitioning from Phase I to II, and would embark upon more in-depth environment technical and engineering studies. He noted that the purpose of the project was mobility on I-880. He added that there was identification of a bottleneck in the northbound direction, and that there were many accidents in the area; he added that there were geometric constraints. The project's basis was to examine those existing conditions; he added that there was non-standard interchange spacing, particularly at 29th and 23rd He noted that two structures at 23rd and one at 29th did not meet current CalTrans design standards for vertical clearance. The structure at 23rd has been hit three times in the last three years by oversized vehicles. He displayed the map of the area and described the specifics of the traffic flows and challenges. He noted that there were many accidents in the area, occurring at roughly seven times the statewide average for similar configurations; the majority were rear- end accidents. The auxiliary lane by the Shell gas station near Lisbon Avenue is very short, which does not allow much time or distance to accelerate in the fast-moving traffic. He noted that part of the freeway was a horizontal curve, with … | TransportationCommission/2007-08-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2013-09-30.pdf,8 | TransportationCommission | 2013-09-30 | 8 | 5. Transportation Demand Management Plan Jennifer Ott, Alameda Point Chief Operating Officer, presented an introduction of the plan at Alameda Point. Jim Daisa, Kimley-Horn and Associates, presented the plan. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comments. Ethan Cliffton lives on the Annex and presented the Alley Cat Project before the panel. Jon Spangler said he appreciated the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan; however, the plan depends on the land use planning that precedes it. Firstly, he explained the TDM would work if there is high density housing built along the Ralph Appezzato corridor and the Town Center area. Secondly, he said single-family housing could not be built until the TDM is in place and works. Lastly, he felt the City needed to implement the TDM policy Citywide. Lucy Gigli, President of BikeAlameda, explained that there are a couple of TDM plans within the City and she wondered how do we factor them all in so that they are not duplicating programs and implementing shuttles that overlap each other. Regarding public input, she heard comments made at the annual reporting to the City Council, but she wondered if that is the only opportunity for public input. Additionally, she wanted to know if the programs would benefit everyone living and traveling within the City. Moreover, she wanted to see biking and walking opportunities similar to the Estuary Crossing Feasibility Study in the TDM plan. Boardmember Alvarez-Morroni asked if the study was a collaborative effort with other groups working on transit plans within Alameda. Jennifer Ott explained that Jim Daisa has reviewed all the plans and documents for the City. Boardmember Alvarez-Morroni said she was happy to see that parking was brought up because she is on the Waterfront Subcommittee and the topic was brought up. Commissioner Miley asked how would the TDM plan work if we were just looking to do this on one section and not citywide. He also wanted to know if there are other examples of TDM plans that focus on one district. H… | TransportationCommission/2013-09-30.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-05-22.pdf,10 | TransportationCommission | 2019-05-22 | 10 | 5. Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jon Spangler, Chair of the BART Board Bicycle Advisory Task Force, said BART will be making a decision between including only one, or keeping two multi-purpose/bicycle parking spaces per BART fleet of the future car. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Miley adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. Transportation Commission draft minutes Page 10 of 10 May 22, 2019 | TransportationCommission/2019-05-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-05-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2021-05-26 | 2 | 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Draft Minutes - Transportation Commission Meeting from Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4957780&GUID=A3EDAE6D-7EAB- 53E-8949-A3C1522365AD&FullText=1. 5B. Draft Minutes - Transportation Commission Meeting from March 24, 2021 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4957781&GUID=0F801557-03F6- 4328-9695-12B963C5E801&FullText=1. Commissioner Rebecca Kohlstrand made a motion to approve both sets of minutes and Commissioner Tina Yuen seconded the motion. A vote was taken by a raise of hands and the motion passed. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Endorse the City Council's Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Policies on Intersection Access Equity and Pedestrian Timing and Detection to Improve Safety at Intersections (Action) Russ Thompson, Interim City Engineer, introduced this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4957782&GUID=45694D62-1596- 4907-982E-A627F75C67DA&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6A Commissioner Kohlstrand asked if there was a specific deadline that this needed to go back to City Council. Staff Member Thompson said it was currently scheduled for the second week of July. Erin Smith, Director of Public Works, said there was no specific deadline but that the referral was from September 2019. There was some pressure to be responsive. Commissioner Scott Weitze wanted to know the thinking behind the removal of the pedestrian barriers and what the data had shown. Approved Transportation Minutes 2 May 26, 2021 | TransportationCommission/2021-05-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-03-24.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2021-03-24 | 2 | 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Draft Minutes Transportation Commission Meeting from Wednesday, July 22, 2020 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4855385&GUID=AF4ED835-78EE- 40E7-AAEA-EOF5814FD2F8&FullText=1. Commissioner Kohlstrand moved to approve the minutes and Commissioner Yuen seconded. A hand raise vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. 5B. Draft Minutes Transportation Commission Meeting from Wednesday, January 27, 2021 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4855386&GUID=A5B2B626-D69B- 43BE-AC28-53D36B14D68E&FullText=1. Commissioner Kohlstrand moved to approve the minutes and Commissioner Yuen seconded. A hand raise vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Discuss Water Emergency Transportation Authority's Pandemic Recovery Program (Discussion Item) Kevin Connolly, from WETA (Water Emergency Transportation Authority), introduced this item and gave a presentation. The report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4855387&GUID=ABA17FD9-653F- 4496-88DF-C941A16FDBD8&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions #6A. Commissioner Weitze wanted to know what kind of hop through ridership was normal, the short hop from Alameda to Oakland. Mr. Connolly said it was less than 10 per day. That's also because the only option was Oakland to Alameda, not the reverse. Commissioner Kohlstrand had concerns about the connecting transit service and making sure there were enough parking facilities. She also wanted to know what was the status of the 96 Bus. She Approved Minutes - Transportation Commission March 24, 2021 2 | TransportationCommission/2021-03-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-07-22.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2020-07-22 | 2 | 5. Consent Calendar 5A. Draft Minutes Transportation Commission Meeting from Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (Action Item) https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4593101&GUID=9299F04F-AE62- 4707-AA00-96A00687406B&FullText=1. Commissioner Kohlstrand clarified her comments on page 5 second paragraph, her concern was that retaining parking along Park St was going to contribute to congestion on the street. Commissioner Kohlstrand moved to approve the minutes as corrected and Vice-Chair Nachtigall seconded. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6A. Elect Chair and Vice-Chair of the Transportation Commission Commissioner Weitze made a motion to reelect Samantha Soules as Chair and Alysha Nachtigall as Vice-Chair and Commissioner Kohlstrand seconded both motions. A roll call vote was taken and both motions passed 7-0. 6B. Discuss the New Transbay Rail Crossing - BART to Alameda Chair Soules recused herself from this agenda item. Staff Member Payne introduced this item and introduced Sadie Graham from BART and Camille Tsao from Capitol Corridor who gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4593186&GUID=692D3207-694B- 41C6-B7C4-18C42E061513&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6B Commissioner Kohlstrand asked if Capitol Corridor would be using the same criteria as BART for their system expansion and if the employment consideration was going to factor in the density for the potential around future stations. Approved Minutes - Transportation Commission July 22, 2020 2 | TransportationCommission/2020-07-22.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-09-23.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2020-09-23 | 3 | 5. Consent Calendar Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator, said due to an administration change there would be a delay in minutes but they would be available at the next meeting for approval. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6-A 2020-8317 Status Report on Transportation and Recommendations for Commercial Streets and Slow Streets Programs. (Actions) Staff Member Payne introduced this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4643213&GUID=342A24A5-DA6E ID3A-93BD-6D4800COF781&FullText=1. Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer, also presented some of the new developments and the status of those developments. Robert Vance, Senior Engineer, discussed resurfacing projects around the city and how they would be giving notice to residents. Lisa Foster, Transportation Planner, discussed the status of Vision Zero Implementation. Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Transportation Coordinator, gave an update on the status of the Active Transportation Plan and Alameda's Slow Streets. Commissioner Clarifying Questions #6A. (Not related to the slow streets program) Commissioner Weitze asked about a gap on a bike trail, the gap between Pacific and West Atlantic, and if there were any plans to close that gap. Staff Member Wikstrom said there was no short-term plan to correct that gap but in the long-term plan that would be a component in the master infrastructure plan for Alameda Point, Site B, but there was no time frame for that. Commissioner Weitze wanted to know if there were any plans to update the light at the intersection at Appezzato and West Atlantic to a modern light that could have traffic lights programmed based on ferry times. Approved Minutes - Transportation Commission September 23, 2020 3 | TransportationCommission/2020-09-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-01-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2019-01-23 | 2 | 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2019-6463 Approve the Central Avenue Webster Street Options for Further Analysis and the Two-way Bikeway Extension between Paden School and McKay Avenue Staff Member Payne introduced the item. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3836629&GUID=E9A72FB1 ADF9-4D58-8CFF-3637BA660926&FullText=1 Thaddeus Wozniak, CDM Smith, gave a presentation. Chair Miley asked how the transition from the two way bikeway to bike lanes at 8th st. would work. Mr. Wozniak said that the transition would have a two stage turning movement for the westbound bikes and eastbound riders would continue straight. He said they would coordinate the signal timing to make that turning movement consecutively. Staff Member Payne summarized the outreach to this point and outlined the next steps (detailed in the staff report.) Commissioner Johnson asked whether the two right hand turn lanes from Central to Webster in the Continuous Bike Lane option would have the bike lane going straight through the turning vehicles. Mr. Wozniak explained how the peak hour turn lane would work. He said the intent would be to have turns coming from one lane or the other depending on time of day, but not both. Chair Miley opened the public hearing. Brian McGuire introduced a video of what the current City Council members had to say about the plan and what to do at the Webster and Central intersection. Hazel McGuire said kids should be safe and that the bike lane should be closer to the sidewalk and the parked cars should be closer to the moving cars. She said she loves biking and walking to school and parks. Linda Asbury, Executive Director of WABA, said the plan that was approved in 2016 was not the compromise that they agreed to before the meeting. She said meetings need to be had at the intersection in question to understand the problem. She said the businesses cannot afford to lose street parking. She said we need traffic calming. She 2 | TransportationCommission/2019-01-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2019-03-27 | 2 | 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-A 2019-6714 Transportation Commission Approval of Active Transportation Plan Draft Scope of Work Staff Member Wheeler gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3893581&GUID=9FDCC61C- 07E2-4E4B-B287-B1B15A5BFE30&FullText=1 Commissioner Soules said she was happy to see the outreach plan component for reaching all residents. Commissioner Nachtigall said the equity focus language in the outreach task could be strengthened. She said task 2.1 language could change from "allow for" to something stronger. She said the language in task 2.2 could also be strengthened. She raised questions about how the proposed website would work and what would happen to it after the plan is complete. Staff Member Wheeler said that her intent was that the website would be used only for the duration of the project. She said staff did not want to put too much detail into the RFP in hopes of getting some more creative responses rather than a bulleting out of what the RFP lists. Commissioner Yuen suggested meeting supports like childcare and provision of food in order to achieve broader representation at meetings during the outreach phase. She said she typically considers access to transit as part of the active transportation discussion and asked if that would be part of this plan. Staff Member Wheeler said first and last mile to transit would be an important part of this plan and that she can call that out more specifically in the RFP. Commissioner Yuen asked for the collision analysis, and the location analysis of transit facilities, to include consideration of race and income demographics. Commissioner Kohlstrand said that it is good that the plan includes a phased implementation approach for more expensive projects. She said the plan should focus not only on getting around the island, but getting off the island. Commissioner Soules said that saying what we want in the RFP regarding creative ideas and how that will be evaluated will help u… | TransportationCommission/2019-03-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-07-26.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2017-07-26 | 2 | 5. NEW BUSINESS 5A 2017-4539 Elect Chair and Vice Chair (Action) Continued (see Item 2: Agenda Changes) *** 5B 2017-4540 Uphold Public Works' Decision to Not Install an All-Way Stop Control at the Intersection of Sixth Street and Haight Avenue and Approve the Removal of Four Parking Spaces on Sixth Street at Haight Avenue (Action) Staff Member Aghamir, City Engineer, introduced the item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3097454&GUID=4F47F3B3- 28D0-48AD-9D28-C592568C504F&FullText=1 Commissioner Soules noted that the original request to the city was to improve visibility for vehicles at the intersection and was not related to pedestrian activity. Commissioner Vargas asked what the level of impact in injury and dollar value of the two collisions that occurred at the intersection in the previous five years. Staff Member Aghamir said he did not believe the injuries were severe, and that they were broadside collisions in 2011 and 2016. Commissioner Vargas suggested voting on the stop sign first and the having the parking discussion separately. *There were no speakers for public comment.* Commissioner Bertken said there was a similar issue at an intersection on Bay Farm. He said the police sergeant at the meeting explained that the driver has a right to pull forward into the parking lane at an intersection to improve visibility before entering an intersection. He said there should be more education of this fact due to the number of intersections in Alameda with this issue. Commissioner Bertken made a motion to NOT install a stop sign at the intersection. Commissioner Soules seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. Commissioner Soules asked if there were a viable no action alternative to removing parking spaces at the intersection. Staff Member Aghamir said there was not. He said there is poor visibility at the intersection that merits some action. 2 | TransportationCommission/2017-07-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-01-24.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2018-01-24 | 2 | 5. NEW BUSINESS 5A 2018-5123 Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 (Action) Victoria Williams, Paratransit Coordinator, gave a presentation. The staff report and attachment can be found at: ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3312459&GUID=A99E4217- 6663-4E87-B5F6-D4FD2OFD2A63&FullText= Chair Bellows asked if the Measure BB funding will continue and be able to sustain the program into the future. Staff Member Williams said she thinks they will be able to continue to provide their services, noting that the large capital expenditures would not be necessary in the future. Commissioner Soules asked how many stops are co-located with AC Transit stops. Staff Member Williams said about ten stops were co-located. Commissioner Soules suggested getting the service added to the transit feature of Google Maps, which could help ridership. Chair Bellows opened the public hearing. Pat Potter, CASA and Bike Walk Alameda, asked if tricycles had been considered by the program to provide for seniors who would like to get outdoors. Commissioner Vargas asked how the Cross Alameda Trail would help the program. Staff Member Williams said it would help provide options for seniors to safely get places and get exercise, and said it connects some shuttle stops. Staff Member Payne said the separate trails and mid-block crossing near Independence Plaza would be assisted by this funding. Commissioner Vargas said that the connection may need a little more explanation to justify that connection. He asked why there was a planned drop in the outreach cost. Staff Member Payne said that they are doing the big push for outreach now and that by next year will be able to reduce that number. Commissioner Bertken asked if the vouchers were still available. 2 | TransportationCommission/2018-01-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-07-25.pdf,3 | TransportationCommission | 2018-07-25 | 3 | 5. NEW BUSINESS 5A 2018-5826 Approve the AC Transit Line 96 Route Adjustment Proposal to Expand Service to Alameda Point Businesses as Part of the Implementation of the Transportation Plan for Alameda Point (Action) Staff Member Payne gave a presentation. The staff report can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3557215&GUID=7843278E 3735-4E67-A414-B1DE4A393253 Commissioner Vargas called the public speakers. John Atkinson said the changes provide a great opportunity to residents, visitors, and employees at Alameda Point to not rely on single occupancy vehicles. He said they are trying to plan for current and future users in the area and lines up with the City's transportation plans. John Spangler said we need to take a wider perspective. He said he is appalled by our inability to find a way to serve the Main St. ferry terminal. Commissioner Palmer asked how old the ridership data that was used for this analysis was. Mr. Berman, AC Transit, said the numbers are from last winter and are consistent with ongoing analysis. Commissioner Palmer asked why we are not putting service to the ferry terminal in this plan right now. Staff Member Ott said that this line does not serve most of the island and WETA's data show that their riders come from across the island. She said they do not want to put a service in place that is doomed to failure and prefer to seek funding for a more appropriately designed line. Commissioner Miley asked what the timeline for a ferry bus line is. Staff Member Payne said they can apply for grant funding in the next year. Commissioner Soules said the mode to mode connection is a hard problem to solve, but is taking a long time to make progress on the ferry connection issue. Staff Member Ott said they are trying to be creative at Harbor Bay, but that people are finding alternative ways to get to the terminal. 3 | TransportationCommission/2018-07-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-09-26.pdf,8 | TransportationCommission | 2012-09-26 | 8 | 5.C. AC Transit's Performance Initiative Grant - Line 51A Staff Payne presented a summary of the report and asked AC Transit staff to make further comments. Commissioner Vargas asked AC Transit staff to discuss their role in the project. Wil Buller explained that the way the entire project would be rolled out was that AC Transit would oversee the development and the preliminary engineering and oversight through design. Upon completion of design and Memorandum Of Understanding agreements, the cities (Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda) would receive portions of the grant to complete construction based upon the design plans. AC Transit's project manager would coordinate with each city with construction management oversight, but it would be up to the cities to complete the construction, procure a contractor and close out the improvements. Construction is expected in late 2014. 5.D. Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne presented the following updates regarding the quarterly report on activities related to transportation policies and plans: Estuary Crossing Shuttle - The first year had an average of 150 boardings per day and the beginning of the second year is averaging 220 boarding per day. The operation is now running with a low-floor bus. Shoreline Drive/Westline Drive Bikeway Project - The third community meeting will take place on Thursday, October 18 and the meeting's results would be presented to the Transportation Commission for action on Wednesday, November 28. Park Street Streetscape Project - The project has been completed, and they have installed 6 additional bike racks, resulting in 30 total bicycle racks from Central Avenue to San Jose Avenue. TSM/TDM Plan - Staff is completing the Environmental Review. Accessible pedestrian signals under the Pedestrian Plan - Staff received a new Freedom Grant and there will be a public hearing for that on Monday, October 29 in combination with the Commission on Disability Issues. Safe Routes to School - Staff won the grant … | TransportationCommission/2012-09-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-07-25.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2012-07-25 | 5 | 5B. Proposed Yellow Crosswalk on San Antonio Avenue in Front of Franklin Elementary School Staff Khan presented the staff report. Commissioner Vargas explained that Alameda resident Alan Ta submitted a letter giving suggestions on the location of the crosswalk. He then called for public comment. Page Tomblin, parent of a student at Franklin Elementary School, thanked the Public Works and Parks and Recreations Department staff, nearby residents and Alameda School District for working with the PTA and parents to develop ways to access the park safely. The Franklin Elementary School recreational space is small SO better access to the park would be helpful. Ken Carvalho, Alameda resident and Franklin Elementary School PTA, has worked with the Franklin community to address the access and safety issues for two years. The organization worked with the City to produce a written statement to have the City partner with them to make the park accessible. He explained that a Joint Use Agreement was established between the City and the school district. He said that there used to be a mid-block crosswalk at this same location, and he would like to see it restored. Since there is no grass on the school's playground, the kids need the park to play their sports. He hoped that the Transportation Commission would approve the project. Jon Spangler explained that he became a volunteer at Franklin Elementary School while serving on the original Transportation Commission. He became the crowd control supervisor for kindergarten to fifth graders. This effort led to developing one of two Safe Routes to School maps in the City of Alameda. He also found out that San Antonio Avenue was quite busy with traffic since it did not have stop signs compared to Encinal Avenue. He would like the crosswalk restored, and recommends that the Commission approve the project. Carol Gottstein, lives on Grand Street, and she went to the community meeting. She does not believe a particular direction was taken at the meeting. She sees the new plan has cluttered … | TransportationCommission/2012-07-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2014-11-19.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2014-11-19 | 6 | 5B. Review Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans (Gail Payne, Public Works) Staff Payne presented the report. Commissioner Schatmeier stated that within the staff report, construction began this summer on Line 51 and continues but he has not seen construction take place within the City. Staff Payne said construction was centered on bus stops improvements, meaning changing stops from the near side to the far side. Also, the work involves extending the bus queue jump lane along Webster Street south from Stargell Avenue to Atlantic Avenue. 6. Staff Communications A. Measure BB Passes - Transportation Sales Tax Increase Recap B. Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Point-to-Point Car Sharing Policy 2. Charter Bus Protocol 3. Update on Ferry Terminal Access (from Ad Hoc Committee) 4. Proposed I-880/Broadway/Jackson Multimodal Transportation and Circulation Improvements - Project Update 5. Bay Farm Traffic Calming 6. AC Transit's Alameda Service Plan Staff Payne also brought up the idea of having a joint Transportation Commission and Planning Board meeting on the fourth Wednesday in February with potential topics as follows: Cross Alameda Trail Clement Avenue Complete Street Plan Central Avenue Complete Street Plan Commissioner Vargas asked staff when the last joint Planning Board and Transportation Commission meeting took place and would like the joint meeting to occur regularly. Staff Payne replied the last meeting was over a year ago about Alameda Point. Commissioner Miley replied that it would be a good idea, but he asked that staff speak with the two Chairs to set the agenda. 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Commissioner Vargas said he attended a conference called Focus on the Future and the highlight was Alameda County's passage of Measure BB. He felt other counties such as Stanislaus County would like to pass a similar measure. 8. Adjournment 8:20 pm Page 6 of 6 | TransportationCommission/2014-11-19.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2018-01-24.pdf,4 | TransportationCommission | 2018-01-24 | 4 | 5C 2018-5125 Approve Proposed Transportation Program and Fees for Alameda Point Existing Businesses Consistent with the Alameda Point Transportation Demand Management Plan (Action) Staff Member Ott gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3312471&GUID=7543762B- DF1-4D12-8B68-5285AC40CAC2&FullText= Chair Bellows opened the public hearing. Jim Strehlow said there is no TDM solution for certain types of businesses and taxing them based on square footage would not be fair. He said he would understand if it were an infrastructure tax instead of trying to just get people out of their cars. He said it is unfair to people who have storage units at Alameda Point. J.P. Frary said he hopes his employees will use the EasyPasses. He said they were a little concerned about the administrative costs and the responsiveness of some of the TMA board members. He suggested charging for parking at the ferries to support transportation in Alameda. He says ten people in his building would use the bicycle incentive. Staff Member Ott said they are close to going public with a strategy for Main St. parking plans. She explained the bylaws of the TMA determine who sits on the board. She explained who was on the board and why they were chosen. She said they did their best to pick people that represented the different interests on the base and terms are up every three years. She explained the process they went through to come up with appropriate fees based on different land uses. Commissioner Vargas asked if a renter of a storage unit would see any fees. Staff Member Ott said that the owner of the property would receive the invoice. Commissioner Soules asked what the routine engagement would be for the TMA. Staff Member Ott said they would have immediate issues to come before the commission for input on. She said they could invite the board members to future commission meetings. Commissioner Vargas suggested adjusting TMA fees for employers who hire locally. S… | TransportationCommission/2018-01-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf,14 | TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 14 | 5C) and the Transportation Element is one of the best practices because it is multimodal. The Transportation Element's goals add up to eight points of the evaluation criteria. Additionally, the City created Bicycle, Pedestrian and Public Transportation Plans and all of these different modal plans receive rankings. So, the list does capture and represents all the modes. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to accept staff recommendations. Commissioner Bellows seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 6. Staff Communications Staff Payne and Staff Naclerio presented the following updates on activities related to transportation policies and plans: On-going Traffic Calming Projects Otis Drive Traffic Calming will come to the Commission in January 2013. AC Transit Line OX- Reconsider Opening to Local Riders AC Transit re-opened up the Transbay Line OX to local riders in the afternoon. AC Transit issued public announcements on November 9 and the maintenance crew updated the decals at all Line OX stops. Emails and 511.org announcements were created. Commissioner Schatmeier stated that he used the Line OX last week for the first time after the implementation. The driver let him on and he clicked his Clipper Card and it presented the local fare. He complimented AC Transit staff for their flexibility, but noticed the sign at the Park Street and Santa Clara Avenue bus shelter still says "Drop Off Only" and he does not know what other signage should be changed. Status of Recruitment for the Supervising Civil Engineer Staff Naclerio stated that the City recently closed the submission of applications and they would conduct interviews with the top candidates from the ten applications received in the upcoming weeks. Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items Commissioner Miley would like to schedule a briefing and next steps on the results of Measure B1 sometime in January 2013. Commissioner Vargas seconded the recommendation on speaking about Measure B1. Staff Payne stated that the topic would be placed on the agenda for 2013. The n… | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf,12 | TransportationCommission | 2012-11-28 | 12 | 5C. Complete Streets Policy Resolution Staff Payne presented a summary of the report. Commissioner Miley moved to adopt the policy resolution. Commissioner Vargas recommended they make an amendment before taking the vote. For clarification, the following statement found on page 2 "First City and the County of Alameda to install and operate a bus priority signal" whether it is first or not should be clarified or modified by staff. Commissioner Miley moved to approve the item and to direct staff to amend or clarify the following statement "First City and the County of Alameda to install and operate a bus priority signal" to determine if that is accurate and to make the necessary corrections before moving the item to the City Council. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. Commissioner Vargas asked the Commission to vote to move Item 7 - Announcements / Public Comments - before moving to Item 5D. Commissioner Miley made a motion to move item 7 up and Commissioner Wong seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Christina Trotter, Billy Truong, Reggie Hubbard (students) and Joan Schwartz. (teacher) from Encinal High School were concerned with street traffic in front of their school, especially where the five streets including Central Avenue come together. There are no crossing guards and traffic is consistently dangerous throughout the day. They wanted to voice their concern and have the Commission come up with a viable solution. Commissioner Vargas asked if it was a daytime or after school issue. Joan Schwartz stated her class goes out a lot during the day so the motorists are consistently dangerous in their behavior regardless of congestion. Commissioner Vargas stated that he would ask staff to look into opportunities to highlight this concern. Staff Naclerio replied that based on the comments received, staff would look at the issue. He stated that traffic incidents are based on a first in first out process and they would estimate coming bac… | TransportationCommission/2012-11-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2012-07-25.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2012-07-25 | 7 | 5C. Draft Regional Transit Access Study (RTAS) - Overview of Study Corridors, Transit Demand, and Service Examples Staff Khan presented the staff report. Commissioner Vargas called for public comment. Jim Strehlow, Alameda resident and local employee, was confused about the public comment format because during Commission Moehring's term, the Commission discussed the item before the public would comment. Therefore, he was unable to comment on the Commission's thoughts before coming up to speak. He asked the staff to change the spelling of "corridors" on the top of every page of the report. Additionally, he disliked the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan because it is not a good fit for the city. He explained that Eugene, Oregon may have extra space for a dedicated lane, but Alameda is not able to dedicate a lane on Atlantic Avenue because it has two lanes. He also did not believe that the proposed fare collection system would speed up the service. He felt that the gains are not what the residents want. He would rather have a well- organized bus system, not a bus rapid transit system. He wants City staff to clarify the gains of the bus rapid transit system. Commissioner Vargas called for the Commission to comment. Commissioner Miley asked about the timeline and when staff would present the final draft report to the Commission. He also wanted to know if this draft plan would go to the Planning Board and City Council. Staff Khan responded that staff's intention is to create two to three more documents to go through the Transportation Commission. The plan would include a detailed analysis. The grant has an October 2014 deadline, so they have some leeway. The goal is to process the study, and move forward especially since the Alameda Point is moving forward. Staff may go to the Planning Board in the meantime to move the process concurrently with the Transportation Commission and then present the report to the City Council sometime in summer or fall of 2013. Commissioner Miley understood that the plan was in the early process… | TransportationCommission/2012-07-25.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2014-09-24.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2014-09-24 | 5 | 5C. Review Citywide Pedestrian Safety Program Staff Payne presented the report. Commissioner Schatmeier said he was glad to see the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) events. He explained that when he worked in Marin County, he administered the SRTS program, which was funded by a countywide sales tax of 11 percent. He felt switching travel behaviors from driving to walking or biking to school was not a pipedream because a great conversion occurred in Marin County and he would like Alameda to keep up the good work. Commissioner Miley stated that on Bay Farm he would see a number of students ride their bicycles even though the path was not ideally designed. He made staff aware of pedestrian issues on Mecartney Road, especially during the evening hours at Belmont Way and Verdemar Drive. 5D. Review Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans Staff Payne and Staff Patel presented the report. Commissioner Miley asked Staff Patel if it was possible to get the city of Oakland and Caltrans to create two left turn lanes on High Street. Staff Patel replied that Caltrans controlled the intersection and he would contact his connections at Caltrans to request the left turn lanes at High Street. Commissioner Miley asked staff to include the Jackson/ Broadway project as a future agenda item and have ACTC present information about the project's outreach process. Staff Patel replied that the project contains two parts: 1. downtown circulation for downtown Oakland including Chinatown, Atlantic Avenue, and Constitution Way; 2. reviewing the Broadway/Jackson scope of work, where the consultant would be hired and public outreach would begin. Commissioner Bellows stated that from her understanding, the city of Oakland was conducting the circulation portion and ACTC was conducting the Broadway/Jackson section. Commissioner Vargas replied once ACTC finalizes their consultants the Commission would engage with them. 6. Staff Communications 6A. Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items - Next meeting Wednesday, Novembe… | TransportationCommission/2014-09-24.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-05-27.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2020-05-27 | 6 | 6-B Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. General Plan Updates 2. Active Transportation Plan Updates 3. Central Avenue Concept Approval 4. Ten-year Capital Improvement Program 5. Traffic Signal Policy 6. Oakland Alameda Access Project Update 7. Election of Transportation Commission Chair and Vice Chair 6-C Future Meeting Dates for 2020 1. Wednesday, July 22 2. Wednesday, September 23 3. Wednesday, November 18 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT None. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Soules adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. 6 | TransportationCommission/2020-05-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-07-26.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2017-07-26 | 5 | 6-B Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Approve Draft Transportation Choices Plan 2. Update on 2014 Parking Occupancy Goal and Recommended Parking Improvements 3. Accept the Annual Report on the Alameda Landing and Marina Shores Transportation Demand Management Program and Progress on the Citywide Transportation Management Association Staff Member Payne listed the above items that will be coming up in future meetings. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Strehlow, resident, said he does not like what he hears related to driverless cars because it will mean less jobs for people. He said he would prefer to pay people, not technology. He said he thinks that if there are votes on driverless vehicle policies that people who work for Google should recuse themselves. He said he thinks security will be an issue for driverless vehicles. He said he was worried about the delay created for right hand turning vehicles at Atlantic and Constitution with the proposed changes. He said he would like to see the traffic models that support the statistics that were quoted. Commissioner Soules asked if there was a bifurcation in the data for peak hours and off peak hours in the traffic study. Staff Member Ott said they will provide any information they have and ask the consultant for further information if necessary. Commissioner Vargas asked Mr. Strehlow if he was looking for an answer for just this one build alternative, or something more broad. Mr. Strehlow said he was looking for more details of how the model is conducted, not just what the final data is. Commissioner Palmer said these questions are prevalent in the community and putting out more information about this issue could be beneficial for the community. 8. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Vargas adjourned the meeting at 8:15pm. 5 | TransportationCommission/2017-07-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2013-01-23.pdf,13 | TransportationCommission | 2013-01-23 | 13 | 6. Staff Communications AC Transit Line OX- Reconsider Opening to Local Riders - Right now local riders are restricted to board during the morning and they will allow local riders to board during the morning runs beginning in March. - Commissioner Schatmeier explained that the Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC) meeting had the item on the agenda that morning and AC Transit reported they are working on modifications on the Line 631 local school trip service to adjust the schedule so school kids will naturally gravitate to that bus line rather than board the Line OX. This change will allow AC Transit to implement local boardings on Line OX in the mornings. Community Input for the Alameda Beltline Design Needed - There is going to be two community meetings on Saturday, February 9, 10 am and Wednesday, February 13, 7 pm, City Hall. Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items - Residential Appeal of Public Works Staff's Decision to Not Install Street Sweeping Signs on La Jolla Drive - Draft Regional Transit Access Study (RTAS): Overview of Study Corridors, Transit Demand, and Service Examples, Part II - Traffic Control and Contingency Plan during Construction for I-880/29th Ave./23rd Ave. Interchange Improvement Project in Oakland: Public Information Program and Transit Impacts. - Encinal High School Timeline - Transportation-related Capital Improvement Program - Transportation Development Act Article 3 Bicycle/Pedestrian Funds Commissioner Vargas asked staff if they could include discussing next steps on the Measure B2 decision for the March meeting. Staff Payne replied she has not heard much about next steps so that is why she did not include the item in the agenda. Commissioner Bellows exclaimed that from her understanding there was a countywide cap. If staff could bring any legislative breakthroughs that would be helpful to understand. Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2013-01-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2019-02-27.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2019-02-27 | 5 | 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6-A Oakland-Alameda Access Project - Request Transportation Commission Member on Advisory Group Staff Member Payne said that Commissioner Nachtigall has accepted the responsibility of serving on the advisory group. 6-B Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update - Draft Work Scope 2. Miller-Sweeney Bridge Restriping 3. Resurfacing Plan 4. Draft Capital Improvement Program 5. Transportation Management Association Annual Reports 6. Draft Climate Plan Update Strategies 7. Emergency Plan with Transportation Annex Staff Member Payne said the next meeting would be March 27th and the purpose of the special April meeting would be to review the draft CIP. Staff Member Wikstrom asked what level of detail the board would like on the paving program when that item comes back. Commissioner Johnson said he just wants a general understanding, and that he was just concerned that 25 years to cover every mile of road in Alameda seemed like a long time. Chair Miley said he would like to know what level of investment would be necessary to get ahead of the curve instead of just treading water. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Strehlow, "thinking outside the box," said that he was surprised there was no discussion of the possible BART extension tonight when discussing cross estuary solutions. He said the idea of a tunnel connecting Alameda to Jack London square with people movers does not need to wait until BART is built and could start now. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Miley adjourned the meeting at 8:52pm. 5 | TransportationCommission/2019-02-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2005-04-27.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2005-04-27 | 2 | 6A. Recommendations from other City Boards and Commissions on Draft TMP JKW: The Planning Board asked to have a visioning statement inserted before the first paragraph to define "multimodal" as including autos, transit, bicycles, walking, and needs for people with disabilities. Circulation Goal: The Commission on Disability Issues asked to add "barrier free" to the last safe and efficient transportation systems. A1.1 concern by the Planning Board that bikes and pedestrians were not specifically included, definition above takes care of that. A-1.4 Add on all streets and in all sections of the City. A-1.5 Housing Commission transit indemnities is an implementation goal covered under the transit plan. A-1.6 Commission on Disability Issues covered in the introduction A-1.8 The EDC had a comment on including smooth cross island flow in the city. Thought it was incorporated in Did add into this, "without unduly disrupting the quality of life for residents". A1.11 Planning Board was split, some wanted to minimize, others support cul de sacs A-2.5 Multi modal cross estuary travel added in "bike, pedestrian shuttles or high occupancy vehicle only crossings" are types of projects we should be looking at. A-2.6 included Planning Board's recommendation A-5.3 EDC had suggested to fixed route AC Transit system to enhance mobility for those without access to personal transportation. Prefer the word provide, enhance sounds like it's an option. A6.6 Planning Board suggested in adding this policy. Require monitoring programs to ensure TSM (JKW added "and TDM") measures mitigate impacts. Objective A-7 Add the underlying section of enhancing the viability of non-automotive transportation modes. Used Planning Board language A-7.4 Planning had a comment on the fact that they felt identifying rights of way doesn't mean results are not always the way you hope it to come out but need to try. B-1.1 PB and Rec and Parks Commission supported. Left as written B-2.5 Left as written B-3.1 Planning Board supported the language as written, left … | TransportationCommission/2005-04-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2005-09-28.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2005-09-28 | 2 | 6A. Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Priorities Staff `Bergman presented the staff report. He noted that since the original timeline for the TMP was approved, that circumstances had changed; as a result, staff is recommending a revision to the planned order of some of the mode-specific plans of the TMP. Specifically, the City had received a grant for the Pedestrian Plan, and recently the Council has expressed an interest in several activities that would fit into the discussion for the Transportation Systems Management/Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) Plan. Since the Multimodal Circulation Plan is well under way, and would serve as the framework for the entire TMP, staff views this as the highest priority. Commissioner Parker stated that is would be easier to keep track of the progress of the TMP if staff could prepare a chart illustrating the TMP schedule. Commissioner Parker also noted that the proposed ECO Pass program is specific to employers and asked why it could not be expanded to a larger population across the City. She also noted that there is a proposed pass program for the Alameda Point development. Staff Bergman responded that AC Transit is in the process of developing a standardized formula for calculating the costs of these types of programs. Currently they only have three programs in place, all in Berkeley - for City of Berkeley employees, University of California staff, and University of California students. Because of the different characteristics of these populations, the costs for these programs need to be calculated separately. Public Comment Opened Bill Smith recommended the use of benefit assessment districts to develop funding sources for needed transportation improvements. Lucy Gigli, President of BikeAlameda, stated that she was wary of further delaying the bike plan update. She noted that it has been six years since the initial plan was completed, and that there is a need for many changes to the current plan. Jon Spangler expressed his concern about the feasibility of collecting… | TransportationCommission/2005-09-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-07-23.pdf,6 | TransportationCommission | 2008-07-23 | 6 | 6A. Update on Completing Analysis of Thresholds of Significance Staff Bergman summarized the staff report, and detailed the background of this item. Staff received comment from the Commission was that the recently developed street functional classification system may be used to help resolve the conflicts between modes. The schedule presented in June included the following major steps: 1. The final selection of the method of evaluation and level of service to be provided for each transportation mode; 2. Development of draft implementation policies to address conflicts among the different transportation modes when the mitigation for one mode created a significant impact for another mode based on the threshold selected; 3. Run the transportation model to determine where the impacts to the transportation mode will occur; 4. Modify the draft policies as appropriate; and 5. Process the necessary environmental document for the Council approval. Staff Bergman noted that in order to follow up on the Commission's recommendation to apply the street functional classification system to resolve the conflict, staff prepared a table to identify the potential conflicts more concretely. For the majority of street segments in the City, the functional classification system worked fairly well, and several were identified in the attached table that illustrate the potential difficulties. He noted that all the streets that had more than one classification were examined, and described the methodologies used to examine the traffic models on the 70 segments. He presented the following examples of guidelines to resolve the conflicts; these guidelines are examples, for discussion purposes: The top transportation priority for regional arterials would be the motor vehicle, followed by transit; the alternative modes would be accommodated along regional arterials as long as the vehicular Level Of Service (LOS) D was maintained. The top transportation priority for island collectors could be defined as bicycles, followed by transit; the acceptable… | TransportationCommission/2008-07-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2005-02-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2005-02-23 | 2 | 6A. Updated TMP Schedule Staff Bergman presented the staff report and described staff's recommended revisions to the previously approved TMP schedule. He noted that the bicycle plan update would be the first of the modal plans to be undertaken, and suggested that the effort be coordinated with the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) effort to update the countywide bicycle plan. He stated that CMA staff have indicated that the City's project recommendations for the countywide plan would have to be submitted by the summer, so it would not be possible to complete the City's plan update in time. Therefore, staff recommended that the bicycle plan update proceed on two tracks: 1) identify projects to be recommended for inclusion in the countywide plan, and 2) undertake the complete update of the plan. This would enable the timely submittal of the City's project recommendations for the countywide plan, which would help enhance Alameda's efforts to compete for grant funds. Chair Knox White indicated that he would appoint a subcommittee of two commissioners to oversee the development of the bicycle plan update. He also requested that staff prepare the new TMP schedule in a revised format, so that all tasks would be in chronological order. Staff Bergman responded that this would be done. Commissioner Parker moved approval of the staff recommendation to revise the TMP schedule, which was seconded by Commissioner Knoth. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote - 4. 6B. Task Force Recommended Draft TMP Policies Staff Bergman stated that the draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) policies had been prepared by the TC subcommittee - consisting of Chair Knox White, Commissioner Schatmeier, and Commissioner McFarland. The subcommittee received input from the TMP Task Force and City staff. Staff comments were listed in the draft document, below the subcommittee's recommended policies. Staff Bergman stated that the draft document is now being brought to the full TC for additional input and approval of a final set of po… | TransportationCommission/2005-02-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2021-07-28 | 5 | 6B. Recommendations for Commercial Streets (Action Item) Staff Member Wheeler introduced this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at ttps://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5037420&GUID=2B5A74EA-642E- 4F2F-994C-30CE45C3454E&FullText=1. Public Comments for #6B Cyndy Johnsen, an Alameda resident, gave her support for the continuation and improvement of the Commercial Street Program. She also encouraged that protected bike lanes be incorporated into the program. She discussed her own experiences as a cyclist. Kathy Weber, Executive Director to the Downtown Area Business Association (DABA), discussed the many benefits of the Commercial Street Program, that City Staff had worked so hard on for the businesses during this difficult time. She thought that continuing the program was vital to businesses as they continued to navigate through the pandemic. She was in full support of staff's recommendations. Jim Strehlow thought the parklet structures blocked some businesses' storefronts. He also did not think dining near busy streets was enjoyable. He discussed his other concerns such as backed-up traffic and wanted someone to measure how many people no longer come to Alameda because of the closed streets. He knew many people who no longer visited Alameda. John Frangoulis, owner of Park Street Tavern and member of DABA, thanked the city for all the support they had given restaurants and bars. He supported the continued use of the program and believed that if they made this permanent then more bike lanes would come which would allow people to feel safer. He hoped they would approve all the proposed projects. Curtis Azevedo, an Alameda resident, thought the parklets were a spark of joy during a dark time. He thought instead of dedicated bike lanes they should consider more slow streets and traffic circles. He discussed how much he had enjoyed the slow streets as a cyclist. Ron Mooney, the owner of Daisy's, fully supported the Commercial Street concept and process. He wanted… | TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2021-10-27 | 5 | 6B. Endorse the City Council's Adoption of the Slow Streets Recommendations (Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Transportation Coordinator) (Action Item) Rochelle Wheeler, a Senior Transportation Coordinator, introduced the item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5182987&GUID=6B504F66-005A- 46C2-BEF4-BAA9D3A49881&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6B Commissioner Weitze asked about the stats on the reduction of collisions. He also asked that staff clarify why Versailles was chosen and maintained as a Slow Street. Staff Member Wheeler discussed the reduction in collision numbers. She then explained the criteria and reasons why Versailles was chosen as a Slow Street. Chair Soules asked if the staff's recommendation was an all-or-nothing endorsement. She reminded the commission that amendments could come after public comments. Staff Member Wheeler said this was just the staff's recommendation. The commission could modify this in any way, remove a street or change a street segment. Commissioner Weitze wanted to know if Pearl Street could be an alternative choice to Versailles. Staff Member Wheeler explained why Versailles was a better choice over Pearl Street. Commissioner Michael Hans wanted to know why Orion had such negative feedback and what criteria would have to be met for a Slow Street to be removed. Staff Member Wheeler discussed that given how short the Orion Slow Street is, few people are using it, and therefore there is not so much negative feedback as a lack of strong support to maintain it. For criteria, staff looked at the traffic statistics, plus public comment to make a determination. Public Comments for #6B | TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-10-28.pdf,5 | TransportationCommission | 2020-10-28 | 5 | 6B. General Plan Update (Andrew Thomas, Director of Planning, Building and Transportation Department) Andrew Thomas, Planning, Building and Transportation Director, gave a presentation and introduced consultant Sheffield. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4672975&GUID=66886312-9FOE-4C9E-9485- 317F282E7D8E&Options=&Search= Chair Soules requested to take community comments and to set up a process for future commissioner comments as a sub-committee. She would like a high level of engagement. The General Plan sets a baseline for projects moving forward. It is an opportunity to have community members' voices heard. There were no community comments on Item #6B at this time. Commissioner Comments and Discussion for #6B Commissioner Yuen: She had the following comments: It is a great start of this General Plan and she commends staff for all the hard work on it. The pandemic has changed city planning and how we are dealing with commercial and slow streets, and it impacts fiscal budget of the City. The General Plan needs to mention the pandemic. Staff Thomas agreed about the pandemic and released this draft just as the pandemic began, and will add lessons from the pandemic in the second draft. Commissioner Yuen continued her comments: The actions within policies should be enumerated. Some actions are specific and others are broad, and would like the actions to be as specific as possible to be able to check them off the list if completed. Some actions are global across several chapters such as complete streets, climate and mobility element, and would like to see if it is possible to see mapping by element and action. Staff Thomas said that the update needs to be restated to better understand progress to inform budget decisions, and staff/consultants are working on cross indexing. Vice Chair Nachtigall agreed about the need to include mention of the pandemic. It is well designed and pretty, and yet the photos and the design graphics need to better visua… | TransportationCommission/2020-10-28.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf,8 | TransportationCommission | 2021-10-27 | 8 | 6C. Review and Comment on the Draft Climate Adaptation and Hazard Mitigation Plan (Danielle Mieler, Sustainability, and Resilience Manager) (Discussion Item) Danielle Mieler, Sustainability and Resilience Manager, introduced the item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5182988&GUID=446D7CFB-1B78- 4177-819F-50203E0C9CA4&FullText=1. Public Comments for #6C Jim Strehlow discussed the issues around tsunami evacuation planning for the island. Chair Soules pointed out emergency planning tools and education that were available on the city's website. Commissioner Comments and Discussion for #6C Commissioner Kohlstrand wanted to know if currently there were no lifelines designated to get off the island. Staff Member Mieler said as of now that was correct. Commissioner Kohlstrand agreed with establishing lifelines as a high priority. She encouraged more planning for natural disasters and having different alternatives for getting off the island. Staff Member Mieler discussed different scenarios and what had been planned. Staff Member Payne noted that the state has modeled the ability to evacuate for a tsunami and showed it is possible within the timeframe needed. Chair Soules was concerned about tsunamis and wanted more coordination with AC Transit, especially at Alameda Point. She also wants more outreach, especially to seniors. 6D. Endorse the City Council's Adoption of Parking Program and Fund Reorganization and Moving Parking Enforcement from Police to Public Works (Lisa Foster, Senior Transportation Coordinator) (Action Item) | TransportationCommission/2021-10-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-01-27.pdf,8 | TransportationCommission | 2021-01-27 | 8 | 6D. Community-Led Committee on Police Reform & Racial Justice Draft Recommendation to Review Traffic and Parking Citation Fines (Discussion Item) Lisa Foster, Transportation Planner introduced the Steering Committee and the following individuals were present: Christine Chilcott, Al Mance, Cheryl Taylor, and Jolene Wright as well as community volunteers Heather Reed, Hannah Grose, Beth Kenny, Lynn Cunninghas, Melodye Montgomery and Jennifer Rakowski Cheryl Taylor made a presentation. Lynn Cunningham also provided comments. Jolene Wright provided the webpage that is listed in the staff report: :https://www.alamedaca.gov/RESIDENTS/Police-Reform-and- Racial-Equity The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4758236&GUID=985566B1-9A05-405B-BE8D- 20B72B6989D6&Options=&Search=&FullText Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6D Chair Soules asked about who provides the parking enforcement and about automatic license reading. Staff Foster responded that the parking enforcement is done by non-sworn, civilian staff. Chair Soules asked about automatic license reading with parking. Staff Foster responded about the technology to automatically read license plates to see if the car has been there past the time limit or if they have paid. Speed cameras are more of an equity concern and not parking since people usually are not at the car when ticketed. Heather Reed discussed a walk through at Alameda Point. Hannah Grose reported about issues with drag racing, speeding, sidewalks in disrepair, lighting, lack of striping and lack of speed humps/dips. Additional signage on the speed limit and enforcement would be helpful. Heather Reed is working with Madlen Saddik of the Chamber of Commerce and businesses on signage to make people aware of the residential business area. There is a drunk driving concern. It is extremely expensive to be poor. Commissioner Kohlstrand stated that the most equitable way to ticket is by camera and asked if they want to keep it in the Police Dep… | TransportationCommission/2021-01-27.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-07-28.pdf,10 | 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 |
TransportationCommission/2007-12-12.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2007-12-12 | 7 | 7-A. Review of Practices to Evaluate Development Impacts to Bicycles, Pedestrians and Transit. Staff Khan presented the staff report. He described the LOS practices used in Palo Alto, as well as in Florida, for different modes of transportation, and then evaluating them in advance of development that occurs. He noted that they examined the effective green time for a pedestrian to cross an intersection in conjunction with the cycle length of the signalized intersection. He noted that this method was simple to calculate. At unsignalized crossings, the method examines how many gaps were available in the traffic stream. It also examined how much delay a pedestrian would experience. The Highway Capacity Manual also has a method for calculating bicycle impacts, and looked at substantial additional data that would be needed to calculate that information. He noted that Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) recommended avoiding using one LOS method for all modes. The consultant looked at the combination of the Highway Capacity Manual method to calculate the delay to pedestrians, transit and other modes like bicycles. Staff Khan noted that it was important to establish a quantitative method to simplify the calculations, and to provide better information to developers. For the impacts on bicyclists, staff recommended using the method used by the Florida DOT, which used physical parameters in conjunction with the volumes and the speeds on a street. Staff was considering the Highway Capacity method, which gave a delay for each approach at an intersection. On a corridor basis, staff recommended, and AC Transit has supported, using the corridorwide analysis (Arterial Level of Service analysis), which provided the travel time or delays on an arterial or a street. It took several intersections in the analysis into account, and provided the total delay that a line can experience. Chair Knox White noted that Dowling Associates had worked on a similar project for the City of San Francisco, and he was surprised to see very littl… | TransportationCommission/2007-12-12.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf,13 | TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 13 | 7. Announcements/Public Comments Jim Strehlow stated that on Thursday, May 12 is Bike to Work Day. He wanted to bring up his past comments once again about citizens of Alameda are interested in the City's pot hole repair program and will there be a grant submission especially with the gas tax dwindling. He also said that he would like to hear about the staff position report that was requested by Commissioner Vargas. 8. Adjournment 9:20 pm Page 13 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-01-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2008-01-23 | 2 | 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Overview of Car Sharing and Potential Applications in the City of Alameda Staff Bergman presented the staff report. He noted that the City of Berkeley has implemented a program with City CarShare whereby the cars were available exclusively for City employees during the day, and for the general public on evenings and weekends, and that staff is looking at whether a similar arrangement might be desirable for Alameda. He noted that it could play a role in the Transportation Systems Management/ Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) Plan. He noted that several for-profit car sharing companies, including Zipcar and U-Haul, have begun offering similar services, in addition to the non-profit City CarShare. Bryce Nesbitt, City CarShare, noted that the company was a non-profit company that was begun for environmental reasons in 2002, in order to provide alternatives to the exclusive ownership of a vehicle. He noted that cars were parked at 150 locations throughout the Bay Area, and that the members were given an access token to enable them to access the cars. They have recently expanded to Fruitvale BART, and are considering adding sites in Alameda. He noted that density was one factor that enables car sharing to be successful, but was not the exclusive reason. He noted that car sharing worked well in neighborhoods where people would be willing to walk several blocks to pick up a car. He noted that an example of a neighborhood where car sharing would not work well was Jack London Square, which was quite dense, but people typically drive to destinations there. He noted that the sidewalks were not as active in that neighborhood. He noted that Library Gardens in Berkeley, a shared public-private parking garage, worked well. The amount of public parking depended on a computer projection of the parking demand. Mr. Nesbitt described semi-private fleets, such as the City of Berkeley program, and added that the leased cars were readily available, but must be leased for the entire day or for months at a tim… | TransportationCommission/2008-01-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-07-23.pdf,2 | TransportationCommission | 2008-07-23 | 2 | 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Resident Appeal of the Public Works Director's Approval of the Installation of "NO PARKING" Street Sweeping Signs on the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Catalina Avenue, Odd Side Only Staff Bergman presented the staff report, and detailed the background of this item. Staff conducted a field analysis and solicited input from the residents. In April 2008, the Public Works Director approved the installation of the No Parking Street Sweeping signs on the odd side of the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Catalina Avenue. He noted that Mr. Alan Thompson appealed the decision to the Transportation Commission. He noted that earlier in the day, Mr. Thompson approached the Public Works Department and suggested that the street sweeping be done biweekly, rather than weekly, as a compromise. The Public Works Director was amenable to that idea. Staff Bergman distributed the document submitted by Mr. Thompson. He described the orientation and configuration of Catalina Avenue, as well as staff's determination of the impact on parking of the street sweeping. The Public Works Director approved the proposed parking restrictions in April 2008, and the notification was distributed to residents at that time. Staff Bergman noted that the installation of the street sweeping signs was being proposed with the cooperation of the homeowners association. There was a question of whether the homeowners association would adequately represent the wishes of the residents. Given that the homeowners association was an elected body, Public Works felt that was sufficient representation of the neighborhood to provide that kind of input. Staff noted that a minority of residents had signed the petition supporting the appeal. He noted that the street was only 32 feet wide, the standard width of a parking lane was 8 feet, and the minimum width for a travel lane was 10 feet. He stated that if two parking lanes were provided there would be insufficient space for two vehicle lanes on the street. He noted that the street- sweeping prohibitions were in effec… | TransportationCommission/2008-07-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-04-23.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2008-04-23 | 7 | 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Review and Provide Recommendations on the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. Staff Hawkins presented the staff report, and reviewed the process for and projects in the Capital Improvement Program in detail. She noted that there was additional detail on the website at www.ci.alameda.ca.us. She noted that the CIP will go to City Council in June. In response to an inquiry by Chair Knox White whether the carryover projects used previously allocated funds, Staff Hawkins replied that the money will have been earmarked and would not come out of the new budget. She added that there had been insufficient staff for approximately four years to address the carryover projects. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether the website contained more details on the projects than what was available in the packet, Staff Hawkins replied that the data sheet for every project was available on the website. She added that there was generally a more detailed description of the proposed project, but that design plans were usually not included. She noted that further details could be obtained by calling the Lori Kozisek Public Works Department at 510/749-5840. Staff Khan wished to point out the annual projects described in the packet, and noted that page 204 listed the Bicycle Program and the Safe Routes to School improvements. Under the Bicycle Program, the bulk of the money in 2008/2009 will be spending in preparation of the Bike Plan; the City anticipated that some of the projects will be implemented in 2009/2010. The Safe Routes to School improvements will be continued, and the maps will be developed throughout the City. This program also funded any requests from the Alameda Unified School District for analysis and review of drop-off zones and parking. He noted that the Congestion Management Plan funded streets in the Congestion Management Program, and the staff wished to avoid a situation where a deficiency plan must be created. The City may conduct studies addressing signal… | TransportationCommission/2008-04-23.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf,10 | TransportationCommission | 2008-12-10 | 10 | 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Appointment of a Long-Range Transit Plan Update Subcommittee Staff Bergman noted that this item was suggested by Chair Knox-White, since the City was not successful in acquiring a grant to complete the Long Range Transit Plan update. Chair Knox- White requested that a scope of work be identified for the time when funding was available. He noted that the general scope of work was identified in the grant application, and could be fleshed out. The Subcommittee would be composed of three members, which was not a quorum; the discussion would be brought back to the full Commission. Acting Chairperson Krueger invited volunteers to serve on the Subcommittee. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that he would be willing to serve, as would Acting Chairperson Krueger. Commissioner McFarland noted that he would be willing to serve, but wanted the new members to have the opportunity to serve. He suggested that two members be named, with the third to be named later. Acting Chairperson Krueger appointed Commissioner Schatmeier and himself as volunteers for the subcommittee, and deferred naming the third member until the next meeting. Open public comment. There was none. Close public comment. 7. NEW BUSINESS There was none. 8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Staff Khan noted that staff was asked to consider identifying every agenda item as an action item. After a discussion with the City Attorney's office, it was felt to be problematic. Acting Chairperson Krueger asked for standard guidelines so that there was consistency between all the boards and commissions. Staff Khan noted that the Planning Board did not take action on every item, and that they included discussion items on the agenda. a. Estuary Crossing Feasibility Study Staff Khan noted that a public meeting was held in October 2008, as well as a policy advisory committee meeting with members of other agencies. A meeting with the TAT was held on this issue, and that the report would be brought to the Commissioner. 10 | TransportationCommission/2008-12-10.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2017-11-15.pdf,7 | TransportationCommission | 2017-11-15 | 7 | 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Commissioner Palmer asked how we can work more with the Planning Board to address the traffic issues as new housing comes on board. Staff Member Ott said they did take the Transportation Choices Plan to City Council and had a robust discussion. She said they are going to add some edits to the final plan to include some next steps on many of the big ticket long-term items. She said they can look into a joint Transportation Commission/Planning Board meeting to discuss the broader land use and transportation issues. Commissioner Miley suggested that anytime there is a big capital item or plan that could be heard by both bodies simultaneously it could save a lot of staff time as well. Andrea Wuttke asked that the tramway system be considered at the same time the engineering study for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge is conducted. Chair Bellows said operating costs would be an issue for a mass transit system. She said the tram idea has been studied in the past. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Bellows adjourned the meeting at 8:56pm. 7 | TransportationCommission/2017-11-15.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2020-02-26.pdf,10 | TransportationCommission | 2020-02-26 | 10 | 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Strehlow said his concerns about the parking management item is about forcing private businesses become parking enforcers which creates a new burden. He hoped that the City would help private owners address this problem created by the paid parking program. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Soules adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. 10 | TransportationCommission/2020-02-26.pdf |
TransportationCommission/2021-01-27.pdf,13 | TransportationCommission | 2021-01-27 | 13 | 7. Announcements/ Public Comments Jim Strehlow stated that double parked delivery vehicles block the street with the most courteous drivers being from the U.S. Postal Service. He suggested creating a new class of parking spaces for delivery during the day in residential streets if residents request it. 8. Adjournment Chair Soules adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2021 13 | TransportationCommission/2021-01-27.pdf |
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