Title
5A. Approve Meeting Minutes - May 25, 2022
Body
Draft Minutes
Transportation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 codified at Government Code Section 54953, Transportation Commissioners can attend the meeting via teleconference. The City allows public participation via Zoom.
Legistar Link:
https://alameda.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=898692&GUID=1212DFFA-F7DE-42D3-8FCE-CB683E4FA595&Options=info|&Search=.
1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Soules, Vice Chair Yuen and Commissioners Kohlstrand, Weitze, and Hans.
Absent: Commissioners Randy Rentschler and Alysha Nachtigall
2. Agenda Changes
None.
3. Staff Communications are as shown in the web link here:
https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5654502&GUID=53982B1B-C7CB-4BA4-A445-ACC1582F7D7E&FullText=1
4. Announcements / Public Comments
Denise Trepanier discussed pedestrian safety and the importance of helping drivers maintain the 25mph. She discussed traffic calming that encouraged and made drivers slow down.
Jim Strehlow complained about the bike path on Clement Drive being blocked by construction vehicles. He also complained about pedestrians and he wanted to know the status of the Water Taxi program.
John Spangler agreed with Denise Trepanier on her comments and discussed the need for more police presence in order to address speeding. He also addressed Mr. Strehlow's comments about Clement, they should wait until construction was completed before testing that bike line. He also thanked Gail Payne for her recent open house workshop at the Library.
Jay Garfinkle thanked Gail Payne and the staff for their hard work. He was concerned that too much pressure was being put on changing infrastructure and not teaching safety. He agreed that more enforcement was needed to address speeding and safety. He wanted clarification on parking on Park St.
Alex Spehr discussed pedestrian safety and the horror st...
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