I have also witnessed the exact same type of situations when I go out each day as a pedestrian in the dark. Therefore, I never step out into the street in front of moving vehicles. I patiently wait well away from the curb (usually no more than 20 seconds), and then I cross the street when there is a natural break in the traffic. This has proven to be the safest method for both me and any potential motorist.

Thank you for your request to improve the safety and efficiency of Alameda’s transportation system.

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.

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Unfortunately APD no longer enforce the law on this island it seems. Me and a bunch of other residents have been reporting problems like this in key areas around the island for a long time now and they do nothing about it. It's like they just really don't care about our safety at all. They're also allowing all manner of other problems run rampant around the island despite countless complaints from residents, such as the homeless encampment by park and santa clara. It's very sad that there will probably be lots of people getting injured or killed as a direct result of Alameda city government/APD's total unwillingness to maintain public safety as they continue ignoring reports from residents

Can we get an update on the status of this request? I noticed there was traffic measuring strips here towards the end of January and was wondering if any new findings came from that. Thanks Alan.

Place a sign near the corner that says "Don't step out in front of moving vehicles because it is dark and they may not see you. Furthermore, if the ground is wet, vehicles may have difficulty stopping for you, if you do step in front of a moving vehicle."

Mario Hernandez, your snide comments are not needed. It is the law to stop for a pedestrian waiting to cross. Furthermore, the cars driving down Buena Vista are going much faster than the posted 25 mph speed limit and the nearby neighborhood has a lot of young children.

My comments are not to be taken out of context. My comments are meant to be taken literally. I traverse the entire island each and everyday on foot, and I estimate that I enter into the roadway at about 30 intersections. No matter how many citations are issued, and regardless of how many crosswalks there are, I will never step into the roadway in front of a moving vehicle, and I do not recommend that others do. I simply stand well away from the curb, and I wait for a natural break in the traffic.

Please tell me what is wrong with my approach? Why should I take the risk of using my body to force motorist to stop? What if one of these marijuana impaired drivers hits me? No number of citations or crosswalks is going to stop that one impaired driver from hitting me. We can place stop lights at every corner; but I'm still not going to enter the intersection on a green light, unless the intersection is safe (no moving cars approaching).

Each week I see parents that are pushing strollers that step out in front of moving cars. Each day I see pedestrians step out in front of moving vehicles as if they are privileged to force all motorist to stop, rather than being courteous and waiting for a few moments until there is a natural break in the traffic. Although I'm a pedestrian, I don't have the pompous attitude that cars should stop for me.

We’re wrapping up analysis for Buena Vista Ave between Entrance Rd and Stanton St. We will be mailing out a notice with our findings/recommendations in the near future. If you’d like to ensure that you receive a copy, please send an email to ata@alamedaca.gov, include your name and physical mailing address, and send it by Sunday, Feb 16.

Issue 5502055 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.

Please see SCF case # 3177897.

https://seeclickfix.com/issues/3177897