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TransportationCommission | 2007-09-26 | 5 | noted that overall, the report looked good with strong metrics in ridership, fare box recovery, and fee reduction, especially in comparison to other regional transit. Commissioner Schatmeier inquired whether the ticket structures for the two services could be linked. Mr. Sanchez noted that under the Harbor Bay Maritime operating agreement for the Alameda-Harbor Bay Ferry, Harbor Bay Maritime retained all fare box revenue. Fare box revenue for the Alameda-Oakland Ferry is collected by Blue and Gold Fleet, but is credited to the City to offset operating expenses. He added that last year, there was almost a dollar difference in round-trip fares between the two ferry services. With the new proposed fare increase, they would become closer, but would still be different. He noted that both contracts will expire June 30, 2009. They intended to ask if there would be one operator willing to operate both ferry services. Under one contractual structure, he expected that a unified fare structure would be possible for both services. Commissioner Ratto moved to endorse the SRTP as presented. Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. 6. OLD BUSINESS 6A. Proposed Revisions to Alameda Municipal Code Regarding Reassignment of Technical Transportation Team Responsibilities, Modification of Transportation Commission Responsibilities and Appeal Process for Transportation Operational Decisions. Outcome: TC to comment and endorse the proposed revisions to Alameda Municipal Code. Staff Bergman presented the staff report, and noted that the Transportation Commission had supported the concept of the initial changes, and the final language was being brought back for inclusion in the Municipal Code. He noted that the TTT, which is currently responsible for many of the operational issues in the City, and that the primary change would be a streamlined process. At this time, residents appealing decisions may have to attend multiple meetings going through the TTT, as well as the TC and the City Council. The recommended change would be to transfer the TTT's responsibilities to the Public Works Director, with the TC acting as the preliminary appeal body, and the City Council acting as the final appeal body. Staff Bergman noted that the TC's responsibilities were modified so that the TC may comment on specific projects, as opposed to only plans, at the request of the City Council. The TC would also provide comments and recommendations regarding various transportation-related documents. Open public hearing. There were no speakers. Close public hearing. Transportation Commission Page 5 of 9 September 26, 2007 | TransportationCommission/2007-09-26.pdf |