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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 14 | the bus looped around at the first possible moment after 12th Street and Broadway Mr. Bruzzone responded said scenarios cannot be done; stated parking the bus is a problem in downtown Oakland; the current route is the best for now. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is not suggesting parking the bus at the end of the line; the end of the line could become the middle where the bus could be parked [at the ferry terminal] . Mr. Bruzzone stated that passengers would sit through a ten-minute break. Councilmember Matarrese stated passengers have to sit through a ten-minute break somewhere. Mr. Bruzzone stated that passengers get off the bus in Oakland; the passenger experience is different. Councilmember Matarrese requested that the idea be considered stated that he would like to review the option of taking the bus down to Shoreline Drive between Willow and Grand Streets; inquired how much more time would be added, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded two minutes. Councilmember Matarrese stated that adding an additional bus would be another suggestion; inquired whether the request is realistic. Mr. Bruzzone responded the matter could be considered; stated an additional bus would cost approximately $350,000 per year; AC Transit is running out of buses. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Line 63 serves Alameda the most and serves intra-City traffic better than any other line; enhancing the line should be reviewed; a bus should be allocated on Shoreline Drive between Grand and Willow Streets, even if temporarily; the cost could be offset with increased ridership and would resolve the Otis Drive issue; reducing speed and managing traffic around Lum School is important; most of the problems at the crosswalk are caused by cars; a bus stop would further complicate automobile issues. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the purpose of turning off Shoreline Drive onto Grand Street. Mr. Bruzzone responded December 2003 had extreme cutbacks; stated Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |