Coronado Common Sense

Transportation Commission Appointed To Deal With Coronado Traffic Issues

 

At this week's City Council Meeting, the council selected the newly-created Transportation Commission from twenty applicants. The council decided to create the commission back in October 2010, following a Town Hall Meeting to discuss traffic and receive citizen input after the defeat of Prop H in the June 2010 election.

The commission was selected to represent the community as follows: three members from the "village", one member residing in the Coronado Shores, one member from the Coronado Cays, and two members selected at large.

The Transportation Commission will consist of the following members:

 Village

Michael Giorgione

John Moutes

Richard Scharff

Shores

Douglas P. Crane

Cays

Phil Monroe

At Large

Jefferson Alison III

Patrick Garahan

Applications containing information about the seven new Transportation Commission members may be found in the 04.05.11 Coronado City Council Complete Agenda beginning on page 273/PDF page 319. Congratulations to all of the members of the Transportation Commission!

New Law #7 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

 

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

 

New Law #6 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

 

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

New Law #5 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

 

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

New Law #4 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

 

 

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

Coronado Comes Up With A Goal And Objectives For Improved Traffic

 

 

As discussed recently in Coronado Common Sense, the City of Coronado is creating a new commission. It will consist of seven Coronado residents and will be known as the Coronado Transportation Commission (CTC). The goal of this commission is to:

"Improve the quality of life for those that live, visit and work in Coronado through quantifiable traffic calming and other transportation solutions."

The City offered the following objectives to accomplish this goal:

1. Calm and slow traffic flow

2. Promote convenient and cost-effective mass transportation for residents, vistors and commuters

3. Decrease traffic volume through a variety of techniques

4. Maximize the efficiency of the current circulation system

5. Integrate cyclists, pedestrians and public transportation into a comprehensive circulation plan

6.Improvements to the commuter experience must maintain Coronado's high quality of life

 

If you are interesting in serving on this commission, contact City Clerk Linda Hascup at 619.522.7320 for more information.

New Law #2 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

 

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

Coronado Offers Proposed Policy Statement For New Commission

 

As reported yesterday in Coronado Common Sense, the City of Coronado stated during a Special Council Meeting held on Monday (January 10th, 2011) that a new commission is to be created. It will consist of seven Coronado residents and will be known as the Coronado Transportation Commission (CTC).

The proposed policy statement was offered during the meeting as follows:

"Coronado is a unique residential resort community with a high quality of life. Our mission is to maintain a safe and efficient transportation system in a cost-effective and sustainable manner that considers the transportation needs of residents and businesses as primary to that of commuters."

If you are interesting in serving on this commission, contact City Clerk Linda Hascup at 619.522.7320 for more information.

New Law #1 For Motorists

 

During 2010, the California State Legislature approved a number of new laws of interest to motorists. Be aware that the following law went into effect on January 1, 2011.

Source:  AAA's "Westways" Magazine, January/February 2011 edition

Yesterday's Special Meeting On Traffic A Success

 

The Coronado City Council held a Special Meeting yesterday at 3pm at the Coronado Community Center to discuss traffic. Approximately 50 people attended. It is unfortunate that they just didn’t hold it in the regular Council Chambers so it could have been televised for the entire community to be able to passively participate in this important topic for our fair city. With that said, it was an excellent meeting of the minds and gave one hope of a sensible traffic solution for the future.

 

This was the first post-tunnel traffic discussion since the tunnel was defeated, and inspired new innovative ideas to focus on real traffic solutions.

 

First City Manager Blair King addressed the audience, using a Power Point Presentation and discussing:

 

    •  The four areas for discussion and action

    •  The proposed traffic and circulation policy, goal and         objectives

    •  The town meeting of September 8, 2010 and

    •  The suggestions and input from that meeting.

 

Mr. King’s presentation was followed by Director of Engineering Ed Walton, who continued with the presentation and explained:

 

    •  The status of current traffic and circulation initiatives

    •  The use of

            •  Bulb-outs

            •  Commuter ferry service

            •  Rapid bus

    •  Future planned Capital Projects and

    •  Other congestion relief working group recommendations

 

The meeting was then opened for Public Comment and about ten residents approached the microphone. Our community is fortunate to be rich in individuals with varied and resourceful backgrounds. Their comments ranged from outside-the-box to very basic “Why didn’t we think of that?” ideas. The community input provided the Council with new and creative alternatives.

 

A new commission is in the works. It will be called the Coronado Transportation Commission (CTC) and will consist of seven members. Three of those members will reside in the Village, one in the Shores, one in the Cays and the remaining two at large. If you are interested in applying for this commission, please contact the City Clerk Linda Hascup at 619.522.7320.