Re: [Ebbc-Talk] [Discuss] Fwd: Transportation Commission Mtg - Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Most recent one I have seen.

http://cyclingincities-spph.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/06/TeschkeVeloCity2012.pdf



On Friday, November 23, 2012, wrote:

> "These types of bikeways have been
> shown to be safer than bike lanes and shared lanes."
>
> Can you provide links to studies that support this statement?
>
> Brit Harvey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] <javascript:;>
> [mailto:[email protected] <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of
> John Knox White
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 7:59 AM
> To: John Nidecker
> Cc: BikeAlameda List; EBBC Discussion List
> Subject: [Ebbc-Talk] [Discuss] Fwd: Transportation Commission Mtg - Wed,Nov
> 28, 2012 at 7 p.m.
>
> The idea is a protected bikeway along the beac with striped buffers, parked
> cars, etc between traffic and cyclists. These types of bikeways have been
> shown to be safer than bike lanes and shared lanes. BikeAlameda has worked
> diligently on this project to ensure that cyclists will have a usable, safe
> cycling environment.
>
> On Thursday, November 22, 2012, John Nidecker wrote:
>
> > **
> > "Install a two-way bikeway on the beach side of the street": unless I
> > misunderstand something, this sounds like a BAD idea. It would appear to
> > have west-bound cyclists a lane between east-bound cyclists on one side
> and
> > east-bound cars on the other - i.e.: opposing traffic, with a closing
> > velocity of 40-50 mph! (or more, considering typical speeds on
> Shoreline).
> > Surely there must be a better alternative!!
> > John Nidecker
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Jon Spangler
> > *To:* BikeAlameda List
> > *Cc:* EBBC Discussion List
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 21, 2012 5:36 PM
> > *Subject:* [Discuss] Fwd: Transportation Commission Mtg - Wed, Nov
> > 28,2012 at 7 p.m.
> >
> >
> >
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> >  *From: *"Gail Payne" <[email protected] <javascript:;>>
> > *Date: *November 21, 2012 1:20:00 PM PST
> > *To: *"Gail Payne" <[email protected] <javascript:;>>
> >  *Subject: **Transportation Commission Mtg - Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7 p.m.*
> >
> >  *Transportation Commission to Take Action on Proposed Bikeway Project:
> > Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive
> > *
> >
> > The Public Works staff invites you to a Transportation Commission meeting
> > to decide on whether to proceed with a proposed bikeway project on Shore
> > Line Drive and Westline Drive.
> > *When*: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
> >
> > *Where*: Transportation Commission Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers
> > (2263 Santa Clara Avenue)
> >
> > *What*: Modify striping on Shore Line Drive/Westline Drive to:
> > . Install a two-way bikeway on the beach side of the street
> > . Reduce the number of travel lanes
> > . Revise the parking lane on the beach side of the street
> > . Provide eight disabled parking spaces along the corridor
> > . Provide loading zones at the entrances of multi-unit complexes
> > . Provide left-turn lanes at key locations
> > . Install up to 10 bicycle racks and two bicycle corrals
> > . Install two bus shelters and two bus landing islands
> > . Provide a shuttle bus landing area on Westline Dr south of Shorepoint
> Ct
> > . Install up to seven new crosswalks
> >
> > For more information on the recommended project and on the three previous
> > community meetings, please refer to the following web page under "Current
> > Project Documents:"
> > http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Traffic-and-Transportation. If
> > you are unable to attend, please submit written comments to Gail Payne,
> > Transportation Coordinator, at City Hall West, 950 West Mall Square, Room
> > 110, Alameda, CA 94501 or by email at [email protected]<javascript:;>.
> All
> > written comments will be part of the official public record.
> >
> > Furthermore, please let me know if you would like to be added to the
> > Transportation Commission (TC) email list serve to obtain the agendas for
> > future TC meetings.  The agenda for this month's TC meeting is available
> > at:
> >
>
> http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov/City-Hall/Calendar-of-Events?id=1460&a=201211
> 28
> > Item 5a is the Shore Line Drive / Westline Drive Proposed Bikeway
> Project.
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Regards,
> > Gail Payne
> >
> >
> >
> > Gail Pay
> >
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