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Staff Communications (Discussion)
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A. Meetings, Events, and Updates
MTC 2023 Public Participation Plan survey (open through November 30): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023PPP
Mastick Senior Center events:
• Hop on the Bus trips, Dec 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
• Transportation 101, Nov 29, 1:00-3:00 pm
alamedaparatransit.com
Bicycle Safety Education Classes in Alameda:
• Adult (and teen) Learn-to-Ride Class, Jan 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
bikeeastbay.org/calendar
City of Alameda construction: Construction is in progress on the City’s pavement resurfacing and safety enhancements. Find locations at alamedaca.gov/SaferStreets#Section-5
Caltrans construction: To enhance pedestrian safety, Caltrans is adding flashing beacons and crosswalk improvements at six intersections along CA Hwy 61 with completion expected soon. Caltrans has begun construction its Encinal Avenue project: first work is upgrades to the traffic signals and electrical systems; then pavement resurfacing and curb ramp upgrades are tentatively planned to start in spring/summer 2023, with a target completion date of fall 2023.
EMBUD construction: EBMUD is making emergency repairs to the Alameda sewer interceptor in Buena Vista Avenue, with various locations from 8th Street to Paru Street. Construction began October 10 and will continue through February 2023. Details and contact information: ebmud.com/about-us/construction-and-maintenance/buena-vista-avenue-interceptor-improvements
B. Transportation Commission Updates
Recent City Council Actions on Items Reviewed by the Transportation Commission:
The City Council will consider adopting the Active Transportation Plan on December 6, 2022.
Upcoming Transportation Commission meetings:
• Wednesday, January 25, 2023
• Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Potential Future Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda Items:
• Annual Report on Transportation
• Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Annual Report
• Clement/Tilden design concept
• Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific corridor design concept
C. Local Resources
Subscribe to transportation mailing lists: alamedaca.gov/subscribe
Alameda transportation, traffic safety, and parking pages: alamedaca.gov/transportationlinks
Alameda Active Transportation Plan: activealameda.org
Alameda SeeClickFix - City of Alameda platform for service requests and reporting street safety concerns: alamedaca.gov/reportaproblem
Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools: alamedacountysr2s.org
Adaptation - San Leandro Bay/Oakland-Alameda Estuary Working Group: alamedaca.gov/AdaptationWorkingGroup
D. Transportation Resources
Get Around Alameda: alamedaca.gov/getaround
Alameda Short Hop Ferry - 10 minute hop between Main St Ferry Terminal in Alameda and Oakland Ferry Terminal: sanfranciscobayferry.com/alameda-short-hop-ferry
All Aboard Bay Area Transit: allaboardbayarea.com
Clipper (adults) - order online or at Walgreens or set up autoload: clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/register.html
Clipper Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities: clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts.html
Clipper START program - discounts for low-income adults: clipperstartcard.com/s/
FasTrak or new toll tag for I-880 Express Lanes: online or at Walgreens and then register online: bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtml
E. Emergency Resources
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainings: alamedaca.gov/Departments/Fire-Department/Alameda-CERT
Subscribe to Alameda Emergency Alerts: www.acgov.org/emergencysite/
Subscribe to Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts: 511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert