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CityCouncil | 2008-01-15 | 18 | optimum position so that there is a viable public transit system; ridership would improve and become a success if AC Transit is able to improve run times; the Transportation Commission has gone through an exhaustive process. Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of staff recommendations 1 through 6 and added direction for staff to look at reducing the number of lanes from four to three on Otis Drive; the matter could be part of a long-term study to look at opportunities to reduce congestion on Otis Drive by having more transit choices whether the choices be bicycles, cars, or a more viable transit system. The motion was rescinded because a preceding motion was outstanding. Councilmember deHaan seconded Councilmember Matarrese's motion with modifications. Mayor Johnson stated that AC Transit is working with the City on reviewing routes the Transportation Commission did not have said opportunity. Robb Ratto, Transportation Commission Member, stated the Transportation Commission was dealing with the reality of the budget ; the Transportation Commission's desire was to move the bus line to Shoreline Drive; staff advised the Commission that there was no budget to improve the Shoreline Drive bus stop pads everyone agreed to cut the Monarch Street loop; six riders per day does not make for an affective transit program, especially when two minutes is taken out of the schedule; an additional bus could be used elsewhere for more transit riders. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the bus could run on time if the Monarch Street loop is not cut, to which Mr. Bruzzone responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan stated route times were not previously discussed. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is not in support of approving recommendations 1 through 6 because #4 is a reluctant recommendation; the Transportation Commission really wants #5; one scenario is to leave Monarch Street and make all the other changes including #5; making the service more reliable would necessitate moving Monarch Street to Lexington Street. Mayor Johnson stated that it is more important to have reliable Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 January 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-15.pdf |