Traffic, Parking & Mobility

Amy T. Howorth has consistently supported traffic and mobility initiatives that enhance safety and community identity, such as bike paths [10], sharrows [11], and LED streetlights [8]. She has also supported structured planning for wayfinding [3] and traffic calming measures [16], while opposing approaches that she felt lacked community input or clarity, such as using Carmel as a reference for signage [4] or abrupt parking rate increases [38]. She has expressed concerns about parking reductions [5], safety in public spaces [12], and the feasibility of temporary parking solutions [30].

Over time: Howorth shifted from opposing parking reduction in public space proposals in 2016 [5] to supporting structured traffic calming measures by 2023 [16].

David Lesser supported parking structure rehabilitation and sidewalk policy improvements in 2015 and 2016 [2][4]. He supported LED streetlight retrofits and pedestrian safety initiatives in 2017 [9][10]. In 2018, he opposed over-reliance on flashing signs and expressed concerns about commercial misuse of traffic signs [14][20]. In 2023, he supported sidewalk and street design changes for safety and mobility [22], but opposed the LTN proposal due to safety concerns [23]. In 2024, he supported citywide oversized vehicle permit regulations and the removal of unnecessary street sign poles [25][26].

Over time: David Lesser shifted from supporting infrastructure improvements in 2016 [4] to opposing traffic calming measures and signage misuse by 2018 [14][20].

Mark Burton supported interim crosswalk solutions in 2014 [5] and later supported a South Bay Bicycle Mini Corral Plan in 2015, requesting flexibility for future adjustments [11]. He also supported pedestrian safety projects in 2017, though questioned specific crosswalk needs [12]. In 2013, he proposed demonstration projects for bicycle infrastructure to avoid delaying broader plans [4], and called for expanded notice radii and stricter enforcement for construction complaints [3].

Over time: Burton shifted from proposing bicycle infrastructure demonstration projects in 2013 [4] to supporting a broader bicycle mini corral plan in 2015 [11].

Richard Montgomery supported traffic safety improvements, including directing a traffic engineer to assess intersections and consider stop signs [4], and advocated for alternative traffic calming measures due to concerns about unwarranted stop signs [10]. He supported bicycle mobility initiatives, such as sharrows for school route connectivity [3], and proposed widening sidewalks to enhance separation between pedestrians and cyclists [2]. On parking issues, he opposed the disparity between on-street and lot meter rates, proposing equitable $1.50 rates for both [9], and supported reconditioned meters for cost savings and street control [12]. Additionally, he proposed modern meters with solar power and adjustable rates to manage parking [11].

Over time: Montgomery shifted from opposing parking rate disparities and proposing equitable rates in 2018 [9] to supporting reconditioned meters for cost savings and street control in 2018 [12], and later to proposing modern meters with solar power and adjustable rates in 2019 [11].