"Here’s a number that always meant something to me:
4,007.
Four-thousand seven is the maximum number of cars that
the Posey Tube can handle during morning peak
commute hours. At 4,007, cars barely move as they slowly
leave the island through the tube for somewhere else.
Four-thousand seven.
Right now, the tube is probably operating somewhere
between 65 percent and 75 percent capacity.
Now, think about that for a moment.
A tube that’s operating at 65 to 75 percent means that what
transit and traffic solutions we contemplate for Alameda
Point really need to be solutions for all of Alameda.
That’s why I like the Eco-Pass – that’s something that
everyone should be able to choose buy into, not just future
Alameda Point residents.
That’s why I encourage you to still seriously consider a
quiet light rail that connects Alameda Point with the
Fruitvale BART. People in the mid-island could use this as
well – maybe even bring back the old street-car oriented
neighborhoods we used to have.
There’s no doubt that the Alameda Point, in and of itself,
will generate traffic impacts. But when it comes to traffic,
we’ve got to be honest with ourselves – we’ve got to admit
that morning impacts stemming from the future Alameda
Point are on top of what congestion is already there – that
65 to 75 percent congestion through the tube that I earlier
mentioned.
4,007.
Four-thousand seven is the maximum number of cars that
the Posey Tube can handle during morning peak
commute hours. At 4,007, cars barely move as they slowly
leave the island through the tube for somewhere else.
Four-thousand seven.
Right now, the tube is probably operating somewhere
between 65 percent and 75 percent capacity.
Now, think about that for a moment.
A tube that’s operating at 65 to 75 percent means that what
transit and traffic solutions we contemplate for Alameda
Point really need to be solutions for all of Alameda.
That’s why I like the Eco-Pass – that’s something that
everyone should be able to choose buy into, not just future
Alameda Point residents.
That’s why I encourage you to still seriously consider a
quiet light rail that connects Alameda Point with the
Fruitvale BART. People in the mid-island could use this as
well – maybe even bring back the old street-car oriented
neighborhoods we used to have.
There’s no doubt that the Alameda Point, in and of itself,
will generate traffic impacts. But when it comes to traffic,
we’ve got to be honest with ourselves – we’ve got to admit
that morning impacts stemming from the future Alameda
Point are on top of what congestion is already there – that
65 to 75 percent congestion through the tube that I earlier
mentioned.
So, what do we do? Do we do nothing and still suffer
through the 65 to 75 percent – sometimes 80 percent –
congestion?
Or do we plan Alameda Point in a way that includes
residents living in historic Alameda and residents who will
live at the Point?
We have a unique opportunity to leverage the development
out at Alameda Point to change for the better the way we
plan our city – so that everyone does their bit in the effort
against global warming.
Let me end by saying the work that you – our Mayor and
City Council and staff – the work that all of you do is highly
appreciated by many, including myself.
You are doing great work, and tonight is a critical juncture
in that effort – a critical juncture in the history of our city.
So, continue to ask the tough questions that you do. I
know you will make the best decision in moving all of us
forward.
Whether it's 2,000, 3,000, or 4,000 homes at Alameda
Point in the future, tonight is a critical first step in moving
and planning all of Alameda. Thank you."
through the 65 to 75 percent – sometimes 80 percent –
congestion?
Or do we plan Alameda Point in a way that includes
residents living in historic Alameda and residents who will
live at the Point?
We have a unique opportunity to leverage the development
out at Alameda Point to change for the better the way we
plan our city – so that everyone does their bit in the effort
against global warming.
Let me end by saying the work that you – our Mayor and
City Council and staff – the work that all of you do is highly
appreciated by many, including myself.
You are doing great work, and tonight is a critical juncture
in that effort – a critical juncture in the history of our city.
So, continue to ask the tough questions that you do. I
know you will make the best decision in moving all of us
forward.
Whether it's 2,000, 3,000, or 4,000 homes at Alameda
Point in the future, tonight is a critical first step in moving
and planning all of Alameda. Thank you."
Planning Alameda Point: January 2009 Speech
February 4, 2010
Below is a speech I delivered on January 7,
2009 to the Alameda City Council, on the
night that SunCal officially presented its
Redevelopment Master Plan for Alameda
Point.
Sorry about the video . . . it's a bit grainy and
it sounds like I'm speaking out of a 1920s era
Victrola talking machine. You might want to
adjust the volume upward : ) Hopefully I'll
find a better copy.
/s/ Tony Daysog
February 4, 2010
Below is a speech I delivered on January 7,
2009 to the Alameda City Council, on the
night that SunCal officially presented its
Redevelopment Master Plan for Alameda
Point.
Sorry about the video . . . it's a bit grainy and
it sounds like I'm speaking out of a 1920s era
Victrola talking machine. You might want to
adjust the volume upward : ) Hopefully I'll
find a better copy.
/s/ Tony Daysog
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