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STAFF COMMUNICATIONS (DISCUSSION)
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A. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION UPDATES
2024 City Council actions on items reviewed by the Transportation Commission:
* Slated for 2/4/2025: Approve the $16M Safe Streets for All Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Agreement for the Lincoln Ave/Marshall Way/Pacific Ave Project
Note: these are brief, descriptive highlights. See meeting agendas, videos, and minutes for the full details and record of City Council decisions: https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Upcoming Transportation Commission meetings:
* February 26
* March 26
* May 28
Potential Transportation Commission agenda topics for upcoming meetings:
* 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Priorities
* Stargell Ave Safety & Transit Improvements
* Measure BB Named Transit Project Re-programming
* FY 26-27 Capital Improvement Plan for Transportation
B. PUBLIC EVENTS
December 22: Commission on Persons with Disabilities - discuss Fernside Blvd Traffic Calming & Bikeways project
https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
February 7: Transportation 101 for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alamedarecreation/activity/search/detail/23303?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
C. UPDATES
Central Avenue Project
The Central Avenue Safety Improvements project will begin construction at the end of January and is expected to be completed in 2026. The City is preparing communications regarding construction phasing and traffic diversions, especially for students and caregivers at Paden Elementary and Encinal Jr. Sr. High School. When constructed, the Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, and bikeways; three funded roundabouts at Main/Pacific/Central, Third/Taylor/Central, Fourth/Ballena/Central; and resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced ped...
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