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PlanningBoard | 2015-03-09 | 4 | Board Member Knox White asked if the reports have gone to the Transportation Commission and the City Council. Mr. Thomas replied in the negative. Board Member Köster asked Mr. Thomas todescribe the City's current shuttle services. Mr. Thomas listed the different shuttles. Board Member Knox White asked about the inclusion of energy-efficient amenities into the homes and businesses being constructed. Mr. Bill Sadler, of Tri-Pointe Homes, said that these energy-efficient options are important for his company's business. Typically, there are not very many requests for such options, but he said that his company does provide conduit for solar panels on homes sold in Alameda. Because Alameda Municipal Power is less expensive than other electric companies in the area, the firm decided against offering solar power as an option for homes sold in Alameda. Mr. Sean Whiskerman, representing Catellus, said he could not recall the requirement of EV charging stations being part of the Development Agreement, but planned to provide them for the benefit of customers. If the Development Agreement did indeed call for EV charging stations at the Point, his firm would include them. Board Member Knox White asked for contact information for the TMA office. Mr. Atkinson said that he and Catellus have to deal with public complaints, but they are few and far between. He said that he and the Catellus staff field public calls. He said that he is planning on adding additional stops for the current shuttles. Board Member Knox White noted that the majority of Alameda is residential. He asked how the TMA would include these new residential areas currently under construction. Mr. Atkinson said that his team plans on asking new residents as they move in to the new areas regarding shuttle service. Board Member Knox White said that the current TDM requires an annual survey of current employees. Mr. Atkinson said this report will be finished in October of this year. Board Member Tang asked about shuttle utilization rates, and if Mr. Atkinson's team had approached Target to offer initiatives. Mr. Atkinson replied that Target, which is based in Minnesota, is not used to such plans. The company's transportation policies and their corporate advertising budget, are decided by their corporate executives in Minnesota. However, since Safeway opened in Alameda Landing, many shoppers now use the shuttle service to get to and from the store. There has been about a 12 to 15 percent increase of riders. Vice President Alvarez asked about the ridership numbers mentioned in the report. Mr. Thomas said about 11,000 riders have used the service in the past year. Vice President Alvarez said that 11,000 riders seems like a low number, but she understands the Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 March 9, 2015 | PlanningBoard/2015-03-09.pdf |