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TransportationCommission | 2007-10-24 | 13 | an interim basis. He would like to try the four minutes of cuts they were originally asked to make on an interim basis; during the evaluation period, the contingency of adding another bus by serving additional areas should be examined. If the four minutes did not solve the problem, then additional cuts or an additional bus must be added. In response to an inquiry by Chair Knox White whether four minutes was not enough, Mr. Diest Lorgion replied that when they originally looked at the route, the current scheduled running time is 50 minutes one way. He added that during peak periods of the day, the running time was 57-58 minutes. AC Transit anticipated a reduction to about 54 minutes may work, while allowing the drivers' contractually required six minutes of layover. He noted that while the contract stated a six-minute layover, it has become an issue with the operators, and that additional time might be necessary. Chair Knox White requested that AC Transit speak with drivers about the layover issue, and added that the City did not want to constantly change the schedule, which would lead to confusion and a drop in ridership. Commissioner Schatmeier believed the trial cuts would enable the City to develop a way to use a fifth bus, or to further adjust the schedule. He was not comfortable with a trial period of adding another bus on the same route. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to support the elimination of the Monarch Street stops and to implement the school-peak service only on Central Ave., on an interim basis, to remove four minutes of run time. The TC would then examine and prioritize the additional two to four minutes, and to develop a plan for best using an extra bus should it become available. Commissioner McFarland seconded Commissioner Krueger inquired what would happen if the cuts were made, and did not work before another plan was ready. He wanted to be ready to put another bus out there, in the worst case scenario. He agreed that the plan should be ready as soon as possible. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that he did not define the interim period in the motion, and suggested that it be the time between signups. Mr. Diest Lorgion replied that the earliest that any change could happen would be March, or possibly June 2008. He said that route changes and signups occurred every three months. He noted that major changes were made every six months. Commissioner Schatmeier suggested that the interim period be six months. He did not believe that every single cut had been explored. Commissioner Krueger inquired whether the driver's union could wait that long, or whether an extra bus must be added sooner. Mr. Diest Lorgion replied that the Commission's recommendations would still go to City Council, so if the TC provided alternative recommendations, this would help any changes to be implemented more quickly. Transportation Commission Page 13 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2007-10-24.pdf |