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18660 | Commissioner Bertken asked Chadi Chazbek if they are going to rebuild the Jackson on ramp so there are two lanes onto the freeway. Chadi Chazbek replied no. Commissioner Bertken asked Chadi Chazbek then what is the difference. Chadi Chazbek replied the difference is that right now you have two lanes that come up, but the right lane puts motorists on Broadway and since there is a small volume of cars that go through the weave section they're going to remove that from the on ramp altogether. Commissioner Bertken stated that it's important to understand that a good portion of the project has to do with Oakland's side of the tunnel rather than Alameda's side. Commissioner Miley replied that Commissioner Bertken's comments were correct, but it's a matter of working with our neighbor. Jennifer Ott reminded the Commission that there would be an approximate 3-minute travel savings to get to the freeway and that would be a significant amount of time saved even when the speeds are reduced within the tube. However, she agreed with Commissioner Miley that there are benefits for Oakland such as congestion improvements and pedestrian safety enhancements, especially in Chinatown. Consequently, Oakland and Alameda would see major improvements. Commissioner Bellows thanked everyone for spending the evening with them and giving a thorough presentation. Commissioner Soules said the improvements proposed in Oakland would not mean Alamedans wouldn't benefit. She explained that Alameda residents commute through the tube and travel onto Interstate 880 and that would impact Alameda. In addition, she mentioned that having to drive through Oakland Chinatown during peak hours can be intense because you have to watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists, so the improvement would also benefit Alamedans. 6. Staff Communications 6.A. BART 2017 Fact Sheet (Information) 6.B. Potential Future Meeting Agenda Items 1. Approve Transportation Projects in Alameda's 2017-2019 Capital Improvement Program and Provide Input on 2019-2027 Transportation Projects. Staff Payne said there is a special meeting on April 26 to approve the Transportation Projects in Alameda's 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Program. 2. Accept the Annual Report on the Alameda Landing and Marina Shores Transportation Demand Management Program and Progress on the Citywide Transportation Management Page 13 of 14 |