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

"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]
[mailto:[email protected]] 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]>
> *Date: *November 21, 2012 1:20:00 PM PST
> *To: *"Gail Payne" <[email protected]>
>  *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 gpayne-TRFGz8y94AjhJ1H5RvZ0SeG/[email protected] 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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