Thank you for your request to improve the safety and efficiency of Alameda’s transportation system. It has been received as #18-03-0076. Requests for many transportation issues, including stop signs, curb painting, and traffic calming measures, typically require 8-12 weeks to complete before staff can develop a recommendation. These requests involve review of current plans and policies, compilation of accident and/or other history, coordinating with Alameda Police and other stakeholders, outreach to residents or others who may be affected by the proposed change, on-site data collection and analysis, and sometimes consultation with outside experts. We will follow up with you about your request when your request is at the top of the queue. Unfortunately, due to limited funding, there is a backlog of these requests and they are being handled in the order of receipt. Due to that backlog, some requests may take six months to a year to complete the analysis and recommendation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Something as simple as this should not take years and tens of thousands of dollars. Why is there limited funding when the City Council says that we have a budget surplus? Could the "Verified Official" please explain? When the public cares enough to bring this type of matter to your attention, they should not be met with a barrage of boilerplate.

The public has already been charged for a parking study of the area.

We currently review these types of requests with roadway resurfacing projects. This section of Haight Avenue is a candidate for the 2021 project, and if selected, we will consider the request with that review.