MetroCenter Auditorium. 101 8th Street, Oakland (across from Lake Merritt BART Station).
COST : FREE
FOR : Bay Area traffic engineers and planners, and others interested in Road Diets.
Overview : "Road diet" projects often entail the conversion of four-lane undivided roads into three lanes (two through lanes plus a center turn lane). The fourth lane may be used for bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or on-street parking. This seminar will look at examples of road diets; effect on road capacity; use of reallocated right-of-way; public outreach and perceptions; impacts and benefits. Also, lessons learned in San Leandro, Oakland, and Sunnyvale.
Speakers :
James Daisa - Kimley-Horn and Associates
Reh-Lin Chen - City of San Leandro
Wladimir Wlassowsky - City of Oakland
Jack Witthaus - City of Sunnyvale
RSVP : If you would like to attend, RSVP to Sean Co 510-817-5748 by March 14. Please indicate your name and afflilitation.