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TransportationCommission | 2005-10-26 | 6 | Staff Sanchez noted that the farebox recovery rates for the Harbor Bay Ferry have increased from 32% to 49%. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that the parking lot at the Harbor Bay Ferry seems nearly full, and asked if this is a constraint on future growth. He also stated that he has noticed a significant number of people commuting to Alameda, and asked if the City has looked into marketing this service for commuters into Alameda. Staff Sanchez said that the parking limitations are not at a cap. Water transit authority has looked at the potential of providing shuttles, and they have funding from Measure 2 to finance shuttles. Reverse commute has been looked at, and a free ride was offered on the ferry for riders. The results of this promotion have not been determined. Commissioner Parker asked if the Harbor Bay recovery was money generated or if it included complimentary trips. Staff Sanchez said that it was calculated by actual revenue divided by actual operational cost. Commissioner Parker referred to Page VII. She asked why the costs varied so significantly in the base operating plan from year to year. Staff Sanchez said it may include capital costs, but that he would look at the numbers. He also noted that the City does not have money for new vessels or major facility changes, and noted that all vessels have been refurbished in the last 2 years. If fuel prices were to escalate, the City would have to determine how to raise fares or cut expenses. Chair Knox White noted that it is assumed that there will be an annual increase of 3 1/2 % in gas prices in the next 10 years. Is that low or is it a new industry standard? Staff Sanchez said this is a standard number but if there are significant changes in gas prices the City may revisit the plan. Commissioner Ratto moved to accept report as written with a copy of questions and comments attached to it. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved - 5. 8. Staff Communications TMP Schedule Staff Bergman passed out the revised TMP schedule. He noted that this includes the remaining part of the circulation plan, pedestrian plan and the TSM/TDM plan. Staff Bergman reminded the Commission that Wednesday November 2 is the Task Multimodal Circulation Task Force Meeting, and the following Wednesday November 9th is the Public Workshop for the Pedestrian Plan. 6 | TransportationCommission/2005-10-26.pdf |