Tag Archives: Transportation Demand Management

Vision gone viral

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

For years, the Right Thinkers in town have been working hard to reshape Alameda by encouraging the development of high-end apartment and condominium complexes and townhomes at Alameda Point and along the northern waterfront, and by taking actions designed to … Continue reading →

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What we’ll get from John Knox White

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

It would be easy, if one was so inclined, to stick a label on Inner Ringleader and Council candidate John Knox White.  “Pro-development” and “anti-automobile” are two that come to mind.

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Delay of gain

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Typically, residential development projects have been sold to skeptics in Alameda by emphasizing the “public benefits” they provide. For those who aren’t persuaded that the City needs more housing for the affluent (the pitch goes), just look at what else … Continue reading →

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TDM’s first test

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

Back in January 2009, the City adopted a Transportation Element requiring developers to adopt “transportation demand management” programs designed to reduce the additional “peak hour” traffic generated by new commercial developments by 30 per cent and new residential developments by … Continue reading →

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Tony takes on TDM

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

One of Councilman Tony Daysog’s favorite sayings – for which he credits Chief Justice John Roberts rather than his mentor, the late Mayor Ralph Appezzato – is that, as a member of Council, his job is to “call balls and … Continue reading →

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Wherein we solve the Del Monte parking problem

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Looking for a solution to the problem – parking – that has plagued the planning for the proposed Del Monte warehouse project approved by the Planning Board last Monday?  You’ve come to the right place.

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Missing from the agenda

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Although you won’t find it described this way in the official agenda, City Council will be asked Tuesday night to take a giant leap of faith by approving a set of planning documents for Alameda Point that does not include … Continue reading →

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We’ve come a long way, baby

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Robert Sullwold

Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, a village: Populated by young adults, with no cars and no kids, living in multi-story apartment buildings; Filled with “destination retail” stores catering to sophisticated consumers, together with a few shops satisfying … Continue reading →

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