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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 13 | and many are late to adopt public transportation; ridership is generally starting to rise; it is premature to discontinue the service: Stephen Zimmerman, Waters Edge Lodge (WEL). Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a shuttle service; inquired whether there has been communication with WEL; noted WEL has transportation options. The Paratransit Coordinator responded a WEL van provides medical rides for residents; stated that she has received feedback from WEL residents; she has been able to help every resident sign up with East Bay Paratransit and other programs, including bus services and the Alameda Independent Mobility (AIM) program; there are not as many Alameda County (AC) Transit routes on Bay Farm Island; however, she has not encountered anyone that has not been satisfied. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the AIM program. The Paratransit Coordinator stated the AIM program is for East Bay Paratransit members; five subsidized rides on Uber and Lyft are allowed using the 2-1-1 system; the program provides oversight and an on-demand ride for members; the program has been growing successfully. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the five rides are free. The Paratransit Coordinator responded in the negative; stated the member pays the first $4 and everything above $20, the City pays the in-between amount. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the cost for rides, to which the Paratransit Coordinator responded the cost depends on the destination. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated there is no cost to seniors or people with disabilities to ride AC Transit; the program pays 100% of the cost. The Paratransit Coordinator discussed a "Hop on the Bus with Us" program user being ecstatic with her ability to be independent. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated the "Hop on the Bud with Us" program trains riders; noted the AC Transit Board unanimously approved the three-year pilot program. Margaret Tseng, AC Transit, stated many seniors and people with disabilities are on a fixed- income; the program allows travel on transit without running the risk of being unable to cover expenses; the pilot program uses the pay-per-ride model and invoices participating cities based on actual boarding; the program is a benefit to seniors and those who are disabled. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the program is all seniors and people with disabilities or low-income seniors and people with disabilities, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Councilmember Herrera Spencer further inquired whether the Alameda Loop Shuttle is for all seniors, to which the Planning, Building and Transportation Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated seniors have signed a petition; inquired whether staff 12 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |