Title
Approve Meeting Minutes - Special Meeting - April 23, 2014
Body
Transportation Commission
July 30, 2014
Item 4C
Action
Transportation Commission Minutes:
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Commissioner Jesus Vargas called the Transportation Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Roll was called and the following was recorded:
Members Present:
Jesus Vargas (Chair)
Thomas G. Bertken
Michele Bellows
Gregory Morgado
Members Absent:
Christopher Miley (Vice Chair)
Eric Schatmeier
Staff Present:
Staff Haun, Public Works Director
Staff Patel, Transportation Engineer
Staff Payne, Transportation Coordinator
2. Agenda Changes
Commissioner Vargas said the Commission had not reached a quorum. So, they would vote on the Consent Calendar items in May. He also requested a moment of silence for the pedestrian killed by an auto on Otis Drive a few weeks ago. Moreover, he said he attended the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NATCO) meeting in Oakland and found that Caltrans embraced the organization's mission. Additionally, he reported that they were the third state to adopt the NATCO policies for transportation, bikeways and all modes.
3. Announcements / Public Comments
Jim Strehlow, Alameda Resident, referred to the last Commission meeting and the presentation on the I-880 project. He exclaimed that the project manager's only goal was to move people into Alameda. However, his goal was to ask the Commission to search for funds to assist the overlooked needs of Alameda commuters. Thus, he requested that the Commission ask for a Traffic Study along the 23rd and 29th at Fruitvale Avenue and High Street intersections. He felt the Commission should request a formal traffic study to consider movements into and out of Alameda. If Alameda County Transportation Commission decides against it then...
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