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Agenda Item 3: Staff Communications
November 16 TC Meeting
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A. Meetings, Events, and Updates
Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities survey available through November 14: alamedaparatransit.com <http://www.alamedaparatransit.com>
Alameda County Transportation Commission survey about how they can best reach community members (Esta encuesta está disponible en español, 此问卷调查有简体中文版): <https://form.jotform.com/222555534859062>
Mastick Senior Center events:
• Hop on the Bus trips, Nov 15 and Dec 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
• Transportation 101, Nov 29, 1:00-3:00 pm
alamedaparatransit.com <http://www.alamedaparatransit.com>
Bicycle Safety Education Classes in Alameda:
• Urban Cycling 101 Day 2: Road Class, Nov 12, 10:00 am - 3:00
• Bike Theft Prevention Workshop, Nov 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Adult (and teen) Learn-to-Ride Class, Jan 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
bikeeastbay.org/calendar <http://www.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 <http://www.AlamedaCA.gov/SaferStreets>
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 also begun early construction work on pavement resurfacing and street safety improvements on Encinal Avenue between Broadway and Sherman Street, to be completed in 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 <https://www.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:
On November 1, the City Council authorized the Grand Street Resurfacing & Safety Improvement Project with pedestrian improvements and separated bike lanes on Grand Street from Encinal to Shore Line. The project now includes a two-way cycle-track on Grand Street from Otis to Shore Line, and new ADA parking spaces. <https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx>
Upcoming Transportation Commission meetings:
• Wednesday, December 7, 2022 (Special Meeting)
• Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Potential Future Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda Items:
• Ferry Terminal Parking Pricing Plan
• Rapid Response Program After Fatal Crashes
• Annual Report on Transportation
• Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Annual Report
• AC Transit update
• Clement/Tilden design concept
• Lincoln/Marshall/Pacific corridor design concept
C. Local Resources
Subscribe to transportation mailing lists: alamedaca.gov/subscribe <http://www.alamedaca.gov/subscribe>
Alameda transportation, traffic safety, and parking pages: alamedaca.gov/transportationlinks <http://www.alamedaca.gov/citywide-projects/trafficsafety>
Alameda Active Transportation Plan: activealameda.org <http://www.ActiveAlameda.org>
Alameda SeeClickFix - City of Alameda platform for service requests and reporting street safety concerns: alamedaca.gov/reportaproblem <http://www.alamedaca.gov/reportaproblem>
Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools: alamedacountysr2s.org <http://www.alamedacountysr2s.org>
Adaptation - San Leandro Bay/Oakland-Alameda Estuary Working Group: alamedaca.gov/AdaptationWorkingGroup <http://www.alamedaca.gov/AdaptationWorkingGroup>
D. Transportation Resources
Get Around Alameda: alamedaca.gov/getaround <http://www.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 <https://sanfranciscobayferry.com/alameda-short-hop-ferry>
All Aboard Bay Area Transit: allaboardbayarea.com <http://www.allaboardbayarea.com>
Clipper (adults) - order online or at Walgreens or set up autoload: clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/register.html <http://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/register.html>
Clipper Discounts for youth, seniors and people with disabilities: clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts.html <https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/discounts.html>
Clipper START program - discounts for low-income adults: clipperstartcard.com/s/ <http://www.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 <https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/signup/signUp.shtml>
E. Emergency Resources
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainings: alamedaca.gov/Departments/Fire-Department/Alameda-CERT <http://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Fire-Department/Alameda-CERT>
Subscribe to Alameda Emergency Alerts: www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ <http://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/>
Subscribe to Regional Emergency Transportation Alerts: 511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert <https://511.org/alerts/emergencies/511Alert>