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PlanningBoard | 2017-09-25 | 5 | Staff Member Ott said that most of the Harbor Bay Ferry riders live on Bay Farm. She said with the constraints on the ferry terminal, they believe they can get more people to use alternative ways to reach the ferry. She said that they work closely with AC Transit and that they believe the bus is qualitatively reliable. She said that, even with the parking losses, ridership has increased. Board Member Sullivan opened the public hearing. Tony Kuttner asked that the GABA letter be considered. He said he does not understand why the shuttle idea is not a higher priority in the plan and is kicked into the long range plan. Christina Hanson said Harbor Bay Isle has some real issues with the bus lanes replacing the median in Harbor Bay. She said the median is important to home values there and they do not support the bus lane. Pat Potter, CASA, said they support the plan but believe there are many things that could be done immediately to increase alternative modes. Christine Bauer asked that the ferry terminal access improvements be moved to the near term and be a high priority. Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda, said the goals should be more aggressive goals. He said our climate change goals should be factored in strongly. He said they are concerned that there are no bike projects listed in the near term items. He said adding bike lanes to the Main St. ferry should move forward now, independent from larger development at Alameda Point or for WETA to complete their terminal access plans. He said any improvement in bike, ped, or transit service increases equity for vulnerable populations. Lorre Zuppan said the convenience and reliability of the free shuttle would be critical to success. She said it would be very helpful for economic development within the city. She said the truck route along the northern waterfront next to the bike path and new housing should be addressed. Andrea Wuttke said that at least 20,000 trips per day could be removed by building a network of aerial tramways. Board Member Sullivan closed the public hearing. Board Member Teague said getting everyone a $70/year EZPass for AC Transit would be a real difference maker. He said the bus needs to connect to the ferries reliably. He said he agreed with the points raised in Board Member Knox White's letter. He said increasing the cost of parking is a regressive tax. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 5 of 7 September 25, 2017 | PlanningBoard/2017-09-25.pdf |