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TransportationCommission | 2007-01-31 | 9 | agreement is structured around rerouting of an AC Transit line and addition of a supplemental shuttle. We are concerned that this combination is not necessarily the best approach to providing transit service to the site. This divided duplicative service nay undercut the use of AC Transit service to the site, particularly if the shuttle is free to the passenger. Divided service does not necessarily advance the goal of encouraging the residents and employees of Alameda Landing to use the regular transit system. AC Transit would also appreciate the opportunity to consider routes in this area in the context of our evolving plans for West Alameda and Alameda Point. We recognize the importance of providing frequent service, especially in the peak hour, to encourage ridership. AC Transit is developing ecopass programs, which provide systemwide bus passes to employees and residents of a given development. We would like to discuss ecopass opportunities, which in some cases can raise funds for additional service in this context. Therefore, we would request the opportunity to meet with Planning and Public Works staff, and with the developer to discuss this TDM plan before it is finalized. I would stress that AC Transit does not have a preconceived plan at this time, but instead wishes to explore and resolve the issues involved in a timely manner." Mr. Knopf noted that they had not begun to consider pricing, and added that they want to work with AC Transit as much as possible. They would entertain contracts with them, and did not wish to duplicate service. Commissioner Schatmeier requested further information from staff regarding dropping the two most effective strategies. Mr. Knopf noted that one of the staff reports reported that 71% of the Alameda residents who commuted to San Francisco took transit. He noted that reflected the cost for parking in San Francisco, and that because that was not a reality in San Francisco, it did not seem to be a feasible strategy to put on the table as an effective tool. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether transit passes had been considered. Mr. Knopf noted that it was included in the conceptual plan a year before, and noted that its omission was unintentional, and that they would explore it. Public Comment Bill Smith noted that Mr. Knopf had previously been a City employee, and that Don Parker had helped develop Marina Village. He understood that Marina Village was an assessment district, and that this property was next to Marina Village with respect to impacts. He inquired whether there should be an assessment district on this property. Mr. Knopf noted that there were districts for both the residential and the commercial retail that would pay for the TDM program on an ongoing basis. Jon Spangler noted that he had long been interested in improving the Estuary crossing, and noted that he had served on the Estuary Water Shuttle Task Force with Mr. Knopf and other Catellus | TransportationCommission/2007-01-31.pdf |