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TransportationCommission | 2007-02-28 | 3 | He believed that the TDM program would be comprehensive enough that retail trips could be reduced. He noted that the water shuttle could potentially partner with Alameda Power & Telecom. Part of the agreement was to do a comprehensive water shuttle feasibility study, and many of the issues would be raised there; the type of vehicle would be included in the comprehensive water shuttle study. The shuttle would be coordinated with existing transit, as well as with the employers' work schedules in order to make it effective. Their goal was to provide a variety of commute options, and they would continue to work with AC Transit with the residents and employees of the Landing. He noted that there would be a maximum amount of commute choices, and a minimum amount of waiting time for those choices. With respect to counts, they believed that surveys would serve as a viable reflection of the effectiveness, and would allow them to make changes based on users. Mr. Atkinson noted that staff had suggestions for the survey particulars, by expanding the survey to maximize the return. The end goal was to get as much feedback on these programs from the tenants and residents as possible, in order to tailor and make the program as effective as possible. He noted that they wanted shuttle feedback, and that the dock location would be covered under the comprehensive water shuttle study. They have had ongoing meetings with the Port of Oakland and a variety of other agencies, and of the approval process that would be needed; they would forward that to staff. He noted that the study would examine whether the shuttle would be on demand or operate on a regular schedule. Public Comment There were no speakers. Closed Public Comment Commissioner Krueger noted that he looked at the updated version online, and saw that the EcoPass was mentioned only as an optional measure. He did not see that it would play a large role, and inquired whether it was still under development. Mr. Atkinson noted that the EcoPass representative attended their meeting with AC Transit, and that the EcoPass would be part of the long-term solution. If it proved to be economically and operationally viable for them to make changes to existing lines and provide a greater degree of service to Alameda Landing and then other sites, the EcoPass would be a part of that comprehensive AC Transit strategy to serve the project. While EcoPass programs have typically served large employers, he suggested that it may be possible to enable smaller employers to participate by having the program administered through the TMA. He noted that the budget for TDM measures was limited. It may be that AC Transit service would be a good long-term option, but there would not be sufficient funds and ridership available for it to be implemented early in the project, so the private shuttle would provide interim service. Transportation Commission February 28, 2007 Page 3 of 9 | TransportationCommission/2007-02-28.pdf |