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TransportationCommission | 2009-05-27 | 4 | DRAFT Chair Knox White stated that he would like to consider this study's need. He noted that the recommendation seemed to be geared towards a water shuttle only, but that operational characteristics are not optimal. He suggested looking into other options further. Staff Khan replied that in the next level of analysis, all operational characteristics would be evaluated. Chair Knox White expressed concern over spending thousands of dollars on a project study report when the goals haven't been established and not sure if they will be achieved. He suggested that the staff recommendation should be reworded. Not sure that the money should be spent on the study only to find out later the bridge cannot be built. He stated that he would support the water shuttle because the community is in favor, but wants to assure that we are providing a service that meets the project goals. Staff Khan stated that many options were presented to the public. The public did not support some options and those were eliminated. Commissioner Moehring made a motion to accept the report with the comments provided by the Commission. Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion. Coordinate project with alignment for high speed rail; potential grade separations. Long term bridge only be pursued once issues identified in report are understood. Land use and how project would address congestion should be clarified. Presentations were made at other boards and commissions, except TC Clarify why the PSR is necessary as a next step. During the PSR, once the operational characteristics are known, look at some of the other options and to determine if better service could be provided for less money. p. 23 - minimize language re: clearance of pedestrians and bicyclists and comparing to congestion (55:00) Note that existing bridges don't open during peak because of delays on I-880; however, even though the bike/ped bridge won't impact 880, 12-20 minute delays to open and close the bridge would have a major impact on bicyclists and pedestrians. There is concern about user demand and the catchment area for the project. Analysis needs to look at how the facility will fit into a larger system. If people are having to transfer to another mode to get where they are going, this reduces the likelihood of serving a significant number of people per day Bridge is technically feasible, not financially feasible. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0 (Absent: Commissioner Subramaniam). Page 4 of 10 | TransportationCommission/2009-05-27.pdf |