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TransportationCommission | 2022-01-26 | 3 | Staff Member Payne introduced Danielle Mieler, Sustainability & Resilience Manager, who gave the presentation on the Annual Report on Climate Action & Resiliency 2022 Work Plan. The staff report and attachments can be found at: https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5385389&GUID=CD117554-40EC- 4D67-9B54-5D65F51F339B&FullText=1 Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6A CARP There were no questions.) Public Comments for #6A CARP Jim Strehlow discussed how many recent council actions (roundabouts) were already slowing down traffic, he felt that these actions would increase carbon emissions as cars wait longer for non-existent pedestrians. He also discussed how the city was not preparing for electrical brownouts, and that too much demand was being put on electricity, especially with plans to get rid of PG&E gas lines to homes. He felt that these plans were leading Alameda's citizens and businesses to chaos. Commissioner Comments and Discussions for #6A CARP Commissioner Scott Weitze questioned the goal for commuters and if it was on track. Staff Member Meiler discussed current traffic demands and telecommuting. She acknowledged that people were returning to work but that emphasis was on public transit. Commissioner Rentschler discussed that FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) had recognized that roundabouts reduced greenhouse gases and decreased travel times. He then discussed how the pandemic had affected the data but it looked like people were going back to driving. He did believe though that the city's goals were on target even if they feel aspirational. Commissioner Kohlstrand believed Alameda had done a good job developing the policy framework for CARP. She noted this was a critical time to take action against climate change. She noted the importance of funding to take concrete actions. Chair Soules also discussed the stretch goals and goals that were not on track due to lack of funding. She wholeheartedly would recommend to Council to have revenue priorities. TC Draft Minutes 3 1/26/22 | TransportationCommission/2022-01-26.pdf |