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TransportationCommission | 2009-04-22 | 15 | DRAFT said moving to Shoreline Drive was not a viable option from their recommendation; from Otis Drive they are proposing to establish a bus stop at Sandcreek Way on Otis Drive, where it used to exist before. Councilmember Matarrese had asked that this go to City Council for their final decision. Staff will be preparing a report and taking it to council in next few weeks. Alameda EasyPass program for full-time City employees- all the photos have been taken; passes should be received May 1st. Discussed Santa Clara and Chestnut item regarding the request to relocate the bus stop; there was no appeal of the TC decision The bench for that location should be installed this week; shelter issue still under discussion, and the City is applying for funding for 16 shelters through the federal stimulus package. Commissioner Krueger remembered they been prioritized by ridership. Commissioner Krueger stated the recommendation had included trashcans as well as benches. Staff Bergman replied he wasn't sure of the status, and he would follow up with solid waste staff. Staff Khan discussed Suncal and AC Transit in terms of service in the city; could get funding. AC Transit cuts were discussed due to the budget crisis; there will be a public workshop in mid- May to seek input on key transit priorities from the public Commissioner Schatmeier noted there were alternate ways of dealing with this. Chair Knox White noted AC Transit was asked to come speak to the TC as part of its process. Staff Bergman mentioned a memo had been received from the Alameda Youth Advisory Commission staffed by our Recreation and Parks Department; they had transportation issues; requested a copy of their memo be distributed. Also, a letter addressed to Chair Knox White from Jeff Cambra, Estuary Crossing Committee for Bike Alameda; asked that this be shared with the Commission. 9. ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m. Page 15 of 15 | TransportationCommission/2009-04-22.pdf |