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Albany Transportation Commission backs short-term 'kiss-and-ride' changes at three schools
Summary
On July 24 the Albany Transportation Commission recommended staff install signage and curb striping to establish or adjust loading zones at Albany Middle School, Cornell Elementary and Marin Elementary, approving a package of near-term paint-and-sign changes intended for implementation before the school year.
The Albany Transportation Commission on July 24 recommended that city staff install signage and stripe curb zones to amend morning drop-off areas at Albany Middle School, Cornell Elementary and Marin Elementary, and asked staff to pursue additional operational ideas as feasible.
The recommendation, approved by voice and roll call, directs staff to implement short-term, low-cost changes — primarily paint and signs — intended to reduce curbside congestion and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at school arrival times. Staff told commissioners they aim to install what is feasible within about three weeks, ahead of the school year.
Staff presentations described site-specific changes: extend the westbound loading zone on Brighton Avenue by 100 feet adjacent to Albany Middle School; consolidate two 70-foot loading zones on Cornell Avenue into a single 140-foot “kiss-and-ride” (passenger loading) lane and convert the Talbot-side…
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