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TransportationCommission | 2009-05-27 | 3 | DRAFT Staff Khan replied that the vertical elevation of the high fixed bridge would be 175'; elevator and ramps would be necessary and that was not an attractive concept to the public. Chair Knox White asked about the $1.5 million in bus improvements; he asked how these are bike related. Why was a water shuttle the preferred use over the buses? Staff Khan replied that congestion in the tube was not attractive to the public as well as the fare required for the trip. The water shuttle/taxi was a preferred method. Chair Knox White discussed docking and compared what would be involved in providing 15 minute headways for water taxis and road-based shuttles. Staff Khan replied that the size of the boats was not evaluated on that level. The analysis was qualitative at this time. Commissioner Krueger asked for clarification on the wording in the report, referring to congestion. Staff Khan replied that congestion referred to how the opening and closing of the bridge in addition to the possible railroad gate being closed, would affect the automobile congestion when these two items were in effect. Open public hearing. Jim Strehlow thanked Public Works for their handling of the suggested crossings and alternatives. He opposes SunCal's $1 billion monorail option, but supported special shuttles for buses only. Having only one ferry is not enough, and this would be expensive. The public needs to realize that we need to come up with a solution. Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda stated that she was happy with the second draft and the preferred recommendation of the water shuttle. Close public hearing. Commissioner Krueger discussed the summary of his comments regarding land uses and congestion. Stated that congestion did not seem to be relevant to the land use. He requested that language be included to ensure that the preferred option would coordinate with the construction of a high speed rail alignment, should that happen in this area. High speed rail could impact grade separations. Chair Knox White asked why a project study report was needed to study the water taxi project since it's possibly going to cost the same as just implementing the water taxi. He asked what the cost of the study would be for the water taxi option. Staff Khan answered that the study would help obtain funding and flush out any environmental issues. The cost for the water shuttle would be significantly less than the actual construction, and would be an estimated $300-400,000. Page 3 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2009-05-27.pdf |