pages: CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 16 | Mr. Bruzzone responded he would not recommend said scenario; stated people would be waiting on the bus during a layover; the idea is not practical. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the bus runs in a circle; one of the defined ends is the Fruitvale Bart Station. Mr. Bruzzone stated that no one is on the bus; people hate being delayed in route; drivers would have an issue. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is willing to give up the two minutes to get down to Shoreline Drive and look into adding another bus to fill the gap. Mayor Johnson inquired whether notice has been provided to Shoreline Drive residents, to which the Program Specialist II responded barricades were posted. Councilmember Gilmore stated the proposed route changes take four minutes off the current run time and brings the route back on schedule; two minutes would be added by going down Shoreline Drive and making the other changes. Mr. Bruzzone stated that the matter could come back if proposed changes do not work. The Program Specialist II stated the Transportation Commission recommended improving the Shoreline Drive bus stops before moving to Shoreline Drive; said bus stops are on sand. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the $162,000 needed for bus stop improvements along Shoreline Drive and is not in the budget, to which the Program Specialist II responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how much money was budgeted for Otis Drive, to which the Program Specialist II responded $50,000. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether money for the bus stop concrete pads could be taken from different congestion management funds. Mayor Johnson responded staff could explore said idea. Councilmember Gilmore stated perhaps the Transportation Commission did not push for the Shoreline Drive stop because the City did not have $162,00 for improvements; AC Transit is willing to explore Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |