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CityCouncil | 2015-04-01 | 5 | it includes the cost of studies and services; inquired whether the consultant could be directed to conduct a public opinion survey at the outset to help shape the course. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated data driven emphasis is really important; stating more shuttles would take care of the problem and a third ferry is not needed should be recognized as anecdotal; discussed Oakland. The Assistant City Manager stated the update process would provide data on whether the 2009 TE goals have been met and would provide a new baseline. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding Oakland's Mayor hiring staff, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she was addressing Oakland's Mayor recognizing the policy of getting people out of cars and not just riding bikes for recreation; that she does not know Oakland's budget or what studies might have proceeded hiring staff; her point was leadership from the top. Councilmember Daysog stated that he supports hiring a consultant; the City would be hiring a firm with certain expertise; the firm has a range of individuals with different expertise to address the wide range of questions; issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant firm would be a better course of action; if an individual were hired, one person could not know everything about transportation and traffic planning; regarding the 2009 TE, tracking should be done when the City generates plans and sets goals; that he hears consensus in the desire to improve traffic congestion, not just to have no net increase but to reduce SOV usage; that he sees tremendous potential with just the shuttles the City has to today; marketing, coordination and implementable strategies are needed; that he would be happy to move staff's recommendation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City has staff to do marketing or if someone would need to be hired, and whether a consultant would work with the business districts to start a shuttle or if that would be handled internally. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded if enhancing multi-modal transportation in the City is a goal, the transit plan would look at what are the [specifics]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated just because it has been discussed does not mean it is ready to be implemented; that she would like additional information, such as route, frequency, cost, and ridership; information could be gained from the public opinion survey; Emery Go Round is very successful; there might be differences between Emeryville and Alameda; the idea should be reviewed by the consultant team. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated the study would review the inter City shuttle cost, possible funding and route; the consultant might have other distributive ideas other than a shuttle; the planning process would flush out whether it is feasible. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 1, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-04-01.pdf |