Emma Forman LingMay 10, 2023
TrafficViolence Rapid Response

Join AC Transit Meeting on Wednesday at 5pm either at 1600 Franklin St in Oakland or https://actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063

For item 6.B, tell the board that traffic calmed streets are important to you as a bus rider to safely walk or roll to your bus stop

https://actransit.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1052966&GUID=9134ED34-70BC-460B-ADC0-A42BEAD165E4&Options=info|&Search=…

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Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 10, 2023

It is important to comment because AC Transit Staff are considering replacing the current "Multimodal Design Guidelines" with "Transit Supportive Design Guidelines"

Their claim is Complete Streets with Pedestrian Bulb-outs and Protected Bike Lanes are slowing down the bus :(

Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 10, 2023

We are glad AC Transit is refreshing the Multimodal Design Guidelines to support paratransit and other transit operations, but it is also crucial to improve traffic safety at the same time

After all every bus rider is a pedestrian and our safety walking to and from the bus is paramount

Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 10, 2023

International bus lanes were designed for speed without considering pedestrian safety creating the deadliest road in Oakland

Gwendolyn Carson, Emelia Martinez, and Lolo Soakai all lost their lives due to road design that encouraged dangerous speeding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCKpwT5eGg

Oakland community vigil for Lolo Soakai and protest against traffic violence (part 1)

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Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 10, 2023

NACTO has guidelines on how to build successful transit streets that support transit reliability and pedestrian safety

We ask AC Transit to look into this guidelines to Minimize Person Delay and Maximize Safety as they refresh their Multimodal Design this year

https://nacto.org/publication/transit-street-design-guide/

Transit Street Design Guide | National Association of City Transportation Officials

The Transit Street Design Guide provides design guidance for the development of transit facilities on city streets, and for the design and engineering of city streets to prioritize transit…

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Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 10, 2023
If you cannot make it to the meeting then you can email the board at [email protected] or add your eComment here: https://actransit.granicusideas.com/meetings/600-board-of-directors/agenda_items/64553e5ef2b670ff570bcd27-6-dot-b-23-226-consider-receiving-an-introductory-rep
6.B. 23-226 Consider receiving an introductory report on the status of the Transit Supportive Design Guidelines. Staff Contact: Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering - Alameda Contra Costa Transit District SpeakUp

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Show threadTrafficViolence Rapid ResponseMay 11, 2023

Thanks to all who joined/called in!

Also 🙏 AC Transit Board for requesting a clear demonstration from staff re: causal relationship b/t route issues & adopted complete streets policies.

We encourage the adoption of metrics other than speed when evaluating route performance. 🚌

Show threadPaulBickmoreMay 10, 2023
Done!