[Ebbc-Talk] Fwd: Special City of Alameda Transportation Commission Mtg - Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Cyclists,

If you ride through or in Alameda's East End (AKA the Fernside neighborhood) you may have encountered traffic problems 
or confusion at the Gibbons Drive/Northwood Drive/Southwood Drive intersection. 

The proposals recommended so far by Public Works have been controversial. What do you recommend? You can contribute
to the discussion next Thursday, May 3, at 7 PM, at a special meeting of the Transportation Commission at City Hall.
 
Agenda and more info below.

Jon

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> From: "Gail Payne" <[email protected]>
> Date: April 26, 2012 11:04:14 AM PDT
> To: "Gail Payne" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Special Transportation Commission Mtg - Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
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> Special Transportation Commission Meeting Announcement
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> Topic: Gibbons Drive/Northwood Drive/Southwood Drive Improvement Project – Recommendation to Not Proceed with Proposed Project
> 
> A Transportation Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Alameda City Hall, in Council Chambers, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA. 
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> Transportation Commission Agenda - Thursday, May 3, 2012
> (http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Calendar-of-Events?id=1699&a=20120503)
> 
> This reminder has been brought to you by... 
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> Alameda, CA 94501-7575 
> (510) 747-7930 
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Transportation Commission Special Meeting
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Date and Time
May 3, 2012 7:00 PM
Meeting Location
City Hall Council Chambers
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
1. Roll Call
2. Oral Communications – Non-Agendized Items & Public Comments
3. New Business
3.A. Gibbons Drive/Northwood Drive/Southwood Drive Improvement Project – Recommendation to Not Proceed with Proposed Project
view Exhibit1_TrafficCalmingProcedures  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit2_CommunityMtg1_presentation  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit3_CommunityMtg2_presentation  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit4_GrantApplicationSubmittals  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit5_CommunityMtg3_presentation  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit6_GibbonsSpecialMtgNotice  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit7_GibbonsProjectOpposition  (4.72 M)
view Exhibit8_GibbonsProjectSupport  (4.72 M)
view GibbonsDr_StaffReport  (4.72 M)
view PostTCpacket_Comment1  (4.72 M)
4. Announcements & Public Comments
5. Adjournment
Your Measure B Sales Tax Dollars support this program.

Accessibility
Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Equipment for the hearing impaired is available for public use. For assistance or to request an interpreter, please contact the Public Works Department at (510) 747-7930 or the City Clerks Office (510) 522-7538 (TDD number) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Minutes of the meeting may be made available in enlarged print. Please contact the Public Works Department at (510) 747-7930 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request agenda materials in an alternative format, or any other reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting.

Bicycle Parking
Bicycle racks are available outside the City Hall entrances on Oak Street and Santa Clara Avenue.

Documents
Documents related to this agenda are available for public inspection and copying at the Public Works Department (City Hall West, 950 West Mall Square, Room 110) or City Clerk’s Office (City Hall, Room 380) during normal business hours.

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City of Alameda exist to conduct the citizen of Alameda’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.

For More Information on your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to Report a Violation of the Ordinance, Contact the Open Government Commission
The address is 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380, Alameda, CA, 94501; phone number is 510-747-4800; fax number is 510-865-4048, e-mail address is [email protected]; and contact is Lara Weisiger, City Clerk.

To assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

Public Input Process
Should you have questions regarding the above projects, please contact Obaid Khan, Supervising Civil Engineer, at 510-747-7938 or by e-mail at [email protected]. If you have comments about these projects and are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit written comments to Obaid Khan, Supervising Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, 950 West Mall Square, Room 110, Alameda, CA, 94501-7575 or by email okhan-TRFGz8y94AjhJ1H5RvZ0SeG/[email protected] All written comments received before the meeting begins will be made part of the official public record and provided to the Transportation Commission members prior to its consideration of the project.


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