Title
Transportation Commission Minutes, Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Body
Transportation Commission
March 25, 2015
Item 4A
Action
Transportation Commission Minutes
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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)
Christopher Miley (Vice Chair)
Michele Bellows
Eric Schatmeier
Thomas G. Bertken
Michael Hans
Gregory Morgado
Staff Present:
Alex Nguyen, Assistant City Manager
Liam Garland, Deputy Public Works Director
Virendra Patel, Transportation Engineer
Gail Payne, Transportation Coordinator
2. Agenda Changes
None.
3. Announcements / Public Comments
Jim Strehlow, Alameda resident, said he visited Bay Farm Island and he was glad to see Public Works working on the bicycle/pedestrian walkways on Island Drive. He stated that Public Works should work on Golf Course Drive because it needs pothole repairs. Also, he felt that the Caltrans' signs posted in the Posey Tube that say "Walk bicycles on sidewalk" is a way to penalize bicyclists.
Commissioner Vargas stated that he was excited to see the movie theatre parking lot full lately and overfull in some cases where drivers have to go up and then down. When he talked to the movie theatre staff, he was told that the City operates the parking lot, but he felt it would be great to know how many parking spaces are available.
Staff Payne stated that the Cross Alameda Trail Community Workshop will take place on February 10, Harbor Bay Ferry Access Improvements meeting will take place on February 24 and the Joint Transportation Commission and Planning Board will take place on February 25.
Commissioner Miley stated that he spoke with Councilmember Oddie and thanked him for forwarding the letters from l...
Click here for full text