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TransportationCommission | 2007-01-31 | 8 | Bruce Knopf, of Catellus, noted that his presentation was intended to engender Commission feedback and comments, and will be brought before the Commission again in February. Their objective was operate a successful Transportation Demand Management program, and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips, as well as to produce a draft TDM plan that will go to the Planning Board in March. The program would be operational on "day one" - defined as occupation of 100,000 square feet of the commercial development, or 150 housing units. He noted that in the project's EIR, they did not take credit for any anticipated benefits from a TDM program. The use was intended to be pedestrian-friendly and bike-friendly, as well as transit- oriented. The program's financing mechanism will be permanent, with resources to be provided by the tenants and residents of the development. He stated that the primary feature of the program would be a supplementary ground shuttle system that, when viewed in conjunction with AC Transit, can provide 15-minute headways, based on their hope that AC Transit will provide service to and within the site. Mr. Knopf noted that the program also included a water shuttle, operating for a minimum of one year, and providing service between the project and Jack London Square. The water shuttle feasibility study would be completed by day one. ProLogis has been working with Bike Alameda to identify a window when that shuttle would begin operation, and they are proposing to start no later than completion of the second phase of development. Mr. Knopf invited Commission feedback on a process for monitoring the elements of the TDM program, and what criteria should be used to evaluate the program. He noted that the working draft has not been reviewed by Public Works or the Planning staff. He noted that the parking pricing and parking cashing out options had been removed from the TDM draft, because they would not be viable given the demand for parking in Alameda. Mr. Knopf noted that the next steps would be to received the Commission's feedback and comments, and return with a draft plan in late February. They planned to present that to the Planning Board at their March 12, 2007, meeting. He introduced the TDM plan manager, John Atkinson, who had been active in this area for almost 20 years. He had previously run the systems in Santa Clara, Berkeley and Downtown Walnut Creek. Staff Bergman noted that he received a communication from Nathan Landau at AC Transit earlier in the day, and wished to present it. He believed Mr. Knopf covered the major points involved in the program, and wished to ensure there was a clear understanding about the baseline for measuring the trip reductions. He noted that he received the letter from AC Transit too late to circulate to the Commission, and read it into the record: AC Transit has concerns about the way the Draft Alameda Landing Transportation Demand Management agreement is structured. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the Commission meeting tonight to address the issue. AC Transit is pleased that a commitment to TDM policies and implementation measures is being made for this important project. We have not yet had an opportunity to discuss the proposed agreement with City staff, or to review it fully, having seen it for the first time yesterday. The | TransportationCommission/2007-01-31.pdf |