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TransportationCommission | 2009-05-27 | 2 | DRAFT Staff Khan noted that the City has applied for grant funding for the transportation system management and transportation demand management plan. Program funding is dependent on the state's budget. Commissioner Krueger mentioned the Transit subcommittee provided feedback on the possible service cuts as well. Staff Khan noted that AC Transit will be bringing their proposed cuts to their Board on June 24. Discussions will be brought to both the ILC and the TC meetings. Commissioner Lee shared that she will be retiring from AUSD at the end of the school year and is submitting her resignation from the TC. She thanked all for their support this year and applauded the Commission's work. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS There were none. 6. OLD BUSINESS 6A. Review of the Final Draft Estuary Crossing Feasibility Staff Khan presented the revised draft, which was brought originally to the TC in March. The draft had been modified to reflect the comments provided by the Commission at that time, primarily related to the recommendations and cost estimates. There are three sets of recommendations: 1) Minor modifications to Posey Tube - This would include moving the railing on the easterly side of tube only to create additional space for bicyclists and pedestrians, and improving the surface. The cost has been reduced from $7 million to $2.5 million. 2) Water shuttle/taxi - An intermediate solution, this would improve access for those traveling between Alameda and Oakland. 3) Bridge, tunnel or elevated structure - This was the preferred solution. Several concerns were mentioned regarding this type of crossing: the need for clearance from the Coast Guard; need for the bridge to remain closed during peak times for commuters; height elevation and vertical clearance for bridge (if a fixed bridge) and opening/closing lengths of time if a drawbridge. Dialogue needs to be continued with Coast Guard, and to date no replies have been received. Noted that if the funding was received, staff would like to move forward with the water taxi/shuttle study. The bike/ped bridge would remain as an open item. The City is also working towards providing a SMART Corridor project on Webster/Constitution Way. The City had applied for a $600,000 grant from ACTIA (which has been denied) and $300,000 from CalTrans bicycle transportation account (BTA) to conduct a project study report equivalent. Awaiting news from CalTrans on the status of the BTA grant proposal. Chair Knox White inquired as to why the City would chose the more expensive $60 million low moveable bridge over the $40 million high fixed bridge. Page 2 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2009-05-27.pdf |