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TransportationCommission | 2006-10-25 | 8 | John Atkinson noted that the tasks had not followed in a chronological order and that they used a generic, multimodal method to look at the hubbing from the 12th Street BART station to the Ferry Terminal, and in looking at services within a 10-12 mile perimeter of those hubs. They also looked at various vehicle types and scenarios of operation. His recommendation to staff was that the City not become involved directly in transportation operations, and that they look at some type of turnkey method for logistic, legal and operational concerns. He added that it would be better to hire a contract for that service. He noted that he could see the City initially needing to close the gap until the second or third phase was underway. Chair Knox White inquired what the initial goal was. John Atkinson replied that it was to look at establishing a viable multimodal link between BART and the Ferry to the areas of development out on the West End. A discussion of ridership in other cities and City funding ensued. Commissioner Schatmeier inquired whether the City had a policy about contracting for services of this type. He recalled that AC Transit used to have a policy about not contracting out for services. John Atkinson replied that there were private shuttles not operated under AC Transit. He noted that historically, AC Transit has not used a private contractor, with the exception of the East Bay Paratransit Consortium. He described the low-fare and no-fare zones, and noted that it was postulated that there would be service sufficient to allow people to live in the development without an automobile; that service would be more frequent than every 30 minutes. Chair Knox White noted that the Commission would provide a range of scenarios to City Council. He was surprised to see AC Transit not mentioned as a possible operator, and he agreed with Commissioner Krueger's idea of adding new transit systems that not only compete, but are another system for people to use. He believed that part of the plan needs to address how it fits into any perceived West End transit service that exists, or will exist, as the development goes forward. John Atkinson noted that they should coordinate whatever service would be proposed with what AC Transit currently proposes so they did not compete for ridership and detract from each other's services. He added that if AC Transit was interested in bidding on the project, they should be included as one of the potential operators. Commissioner Ratto noted that following the discussion between the City and AC Transit, it may be that the City's service may best serve the West End. John Atkinson noted that this would tie in with the TSM/TDM plan, and that it would incorporate other programs in the West End. No action was taken. 8 | TransportationCommission/2006-10-25.pdf |