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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 13 | regarding different scenarios. (08-030) Recommendation to approve the proposed New Bus Stop Locations and the proposed future rerouting of the AC Transit Bus Line 63 within the City of Alameda. The Supervising Civil Engineer introduced AC Transit representatives and Transportation Commission members. The Program Specialist II gave a brief Power Point presentation. Councilmember deHaan stated the bus line goes to Oakland at two different spots; inquired what is the overall run time for the route. Tony Bruzzone, AC Transit Manager of Service and Operation Planning, responded fifty minutes each wayi stated the bus line goes past the 12th Street BART Station and terminates at 11 th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many minutes the bus line is in Alameda, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded thirty-seven minutes. Councilmember deHaan inquired where is the vast majority of ridership, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded ridership is all in Alameda. Vice Mayor Tam noted for the record that Council received an email from Claudia Davidson; stated Ms. Davidson was advocating for alternative bus stops on Willow Street closer to the medical facilities; stated that she responded to Ms. Davidson and noted that Council's desire is to implement its transit policies with minimal interference with the neighborhood and it is important to balance the desires of the residents who want to park directly in front on their homes with those that need to take the bus and walk further. encouraged Ms. Davidson to clarify her alternative. Opponents (Not in favor of the staff recommendations) : Liz Cleves, Alameda, (submitted handout) ; Diane Voss, Alameda; Jack Boeger, Alameda Ed Gersich, Alameda; Claudia Davison, Alameda, (submitted handout) ; George Wales, Alameda; and Chris Placencia, Alameda. Proponents (In favor of the staff recommendations) : Ursula Apel, Alameda, (statement read by Susan Decker) ; Will Matievich, Alameda; Susan Decker, Alameda; and Michael John Torrey, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much time would be saved if Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |