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133 | impacts on traffic going into the tube even with the development of the adjacent housing project. He wondered how the planners figured there would not be a problem going into the tube. He recommended that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be conducted in order to look at the number of items that have not been pushed here. He also said that a study of the changes to Shore Line Drive has not been published. Jerry Harrison, Alameda resident, stated that he supports the proposal. He also explained that he has cycled from coast to coast and the one place that makes him uncomfortable is riding on Central Avenue between Sherman and Webster Streets. Diane Brock, west end resident, said she is concerned about recommending the plan without the research data. She explained that staff at the last public workshop said the Planning Department would conduct a traffic study on what is happening at Southshore. She asked that the study be done before moving forward with this plan because the public does not need vague statistics. She also felt a project of this size should have an EIS and she needed data before any recommendation should be considered. Dave Maxi, Bay Street resident, said he is not against cyclists, but he is wary of the narrow traffic lanes and the behavior of cyclists. He went on to say that cyclists would arrive at the Chestnut Street and Central Avenue stop sign and not stop. The cyclists would then go off to the sidewalk or crosswalk and then back onto the bicycle lane. He questioned whether the narrow lanes would create congestion for truck, delivery and vehicular traffic because many delivery trucks double park. He also stated that it is illegal to enter the center lane to pass cars and the extra street trees will take up the car space and create more maintenance issues. Dan Wood, Alameda resident, said he is in favor of the project and he heard a lot of people who are in support of the project. He also heard the community speak about issues which are relevant as well. However, he felt that the City should start with what they have proposed and they can tweak it to make it even better. Griff Neal, Alameda resident, stated that 450 homeowners who live on the south side of Central Avenue between Burbank and Sherman Streets are fiercely opposed to the plan. He said he does not drive much, but he has to leave the island for work and family obligations. He went on to say that during rush hour it will be difficult to get onto Central Avenue and the plan does not consider the south side residents. He brought up the fact that there is little support from people attending Franklin Elementary and Saint Joseph Elementary Schools; many of whom ride their bicycles on San Antonio Avenue and go over to Grand Street. Klose Slidernagers, Shore Line Drive resident, stated that tonight's meeting addressed similar issues made during the Shore Line Drive proposal. He stated that the Shore Line Drive project was a godsend for people bicycling or walking to the beach. He explained that before the project was implemented pedestrians had to cross four traffic lanes and now speeds are much lower and cars are not overtaking an already stopped car. He said the outcome of the project created a huge impact on bicycle and pedestrian safety. However, he was surprised by the number of cyclists Page 8 of 17 |