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CityCouncil | 2005-04-19 | 7 | year reprieve; suggested a Town Hall meeting be held regarding the ferry system in three to four months; stated that some riders feel out of the loop regarding ferry issues; noted that a Town Hall meeting would provide a better sense of timetables for improving ferry services and costs issues; suggested a more formal way of communicating with riders be developed by the Transportation Commission or an adhoc committee that reports to City Council. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember Daysog; suggested that the Town Hall meeting occur soon; stated that the city cannot afford to lose the ferry service; traveling across the Bay Farm Island Bridge would affect commuters and is unacceptable: stated that informing commuters that everything will be done to keep the ferry in service is an urgent matter and maintains credibility for transit solutions at Alameda Point. Councilmember Daysog stated that he is in favor of having the Town Hall meeting sooner, but that it is important to collect information for presentation. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not see any advertising for the ferries; noted that fuel cost issues should be investigated; stated that the City will not lose the ferry service; that there is a long-term possibility that the Water Transit Authority will operate the ferries; the City needs to continue operating successfully until then; there should be a Council briefing on the state of the ferries and then a public workshop. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the maintenance issues are important; noted if the ferry is out of service, commuters find other means of commuting and it is difficult to get them back once habits have changed. Councilmember Daysog suggested that the Council Meeting be the Town Hall meting. Councilmember deHaan stated that there was a fare box increase of 25% and 40% is needed; the capacity of the ferry service and parking limitation is a difficult dynamic to solve; that the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service was successful because parking spaces were increased and ridership improved. Mayor Johnson stated that she has never seen the parking lot full; noted that more riders are needed; stated that ridership went down significantly after the dock closure. The Acting City Manager stated that staff worked very hard and came up with a solution that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 19, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-04-19.pdf |