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TransportationCommission | 2005-11-16 | 3 | Commissioner Krueger asked if the study would look at modifying existing bus routes if they could serve the same purpose as a shuttle. Staff Bergman indicated that the work scope focused on a shuttle service, but that Alameda staff and AC Transit staff have discussed this project and would continue to communicate regarding overlaps in service and ways in which the services might be coordinated. Commissioner Ratto asked if the shuttle program would focus on service to existing areas. Staff Bergman answered that the shuttle would be designed to connect BART and downtown Oakland to Alameda. Chair Knox White said the scope should define the project as addressing the west end. He also expressed his concern that there is still not an identified goal, and stated that the consultant would need to begin with a goal to determine the effectiveness of the proposed program. In addition, he asked that the scope be modified to include an assessment of the effectiveness of a limited number of stops, serving primarily longer trips, versus providing more stops and potentially serving more localized transit use. Commissioner Krueger moved that the Commission support the work scope prepared by staff, with the following modifications: 1) primary and secondary objectives need to be clarified, 2) the project is limited to the west end, 3) the service could include modification of existing routes that may travel outside of Alameda, 4) there should be consideration of bus frequency in addition to routes and hours of operation, and 5) analyze the benefits for local versus more limited stops. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded motion. Motion carried by a unanimous vote - 6. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7A. Bus Shelter Survey Staff Bergman noted that the draft survey was brought to the Commission on Disability Issues and that they submitted comments. They expressed concern about the canopy shelters because it has posts but no walls, which can make it difficult for a visually impaired person to navigate the sidewalk. Commissioner Schatmeier asked how the survey would be conducted. Staff Bergman said would get input from riders, people who live adjacent to the bus stops, and the group Alamedans for Responsible Transit Shelters (ARTS), which funded some of the shelters. He stated that the survey would also be posted on the city web site to receive comment from the larger community. For riders the surveys would have to be distributed and collected at the shelters. | TransportationCommission/2005-11-16.pdf |