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CityCouncil | 2018-05-01 | 8 | approved by the Transportation Commission supports parking at meters and the structure; however, staff is trying to be more cautious and is recommending not having a transactional circumstance with Gig Car Share for the parking meters or structure. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft suggested staff provide a brief overview of Gig Car Share. The Transportation Coordinator gave part of the Power Point presentation outlining the City's current and proposed car share programs. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Transportation Coordinator stated the minimum age is 18 years old; continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, Sloane Morgan, Gig Car Share, stated insurance comes with the Gig Car Share. Councilmember Oddie suggested the cars be allowed on Bay Farm Island, especially to get to commute parking and the ferry station. The Transportation Coordinator noted the pilot program allows Gig Car Share to operate on Bay Farm if it makes financial sense. Mayor Spencer inquired how many vehicles are under the current program, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded Get Around indicated there are over 900 members in Alameda; 100 trips per month are taken using the four dedicated vehicles. Mayor Spencer stated Gig Car Share does not have dedicated spots, so vehicles could be parked in front of a house for up to 72 hours; inquired when Gig Car Share makes sure cars are moved. The Transportation Coordinator responded Gig Car Share wants to keep the cars moving; stated cars in Berkeley are in one spot for two hours and seven hours in Oakland; Gig Car Share tracks each vehicle. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Transportation Coordinator stated the agreement requires the cars move before 72 hours passes. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Gig Car Share would move the car if parked 72 hours or if the Police would have to be notified, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded Gig Car Share would move the car. Dermot Hikisch, Gig Car Share, stated Gig Car Share has a full time fleet management team dedicate to operating the existing 500 car fleet across Albany, Oakland and Berkeley; alerts go out if vehicles are parked in street sweeping spots or if cars are parked away from a clusters of customers; at 54 hours, the team is alerted to move the car to a location with higher use; additional vehicles will not be added for Alameda; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 1, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf |