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TransportationCommission | 2012-01-25 | 3 | Some are based on a citywide level; most are developed at a very large development, like Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, and the TMA in San Francisco's downtown. There are different levels of funding so it is difficult to pinpoint an exact funding source. It makes sense to develop a TMA with individual employers like Harbor Bay Landing and Alameda Point since the City does not have adequate staff resources. Staff Khan stated there is a concern for funding a citywide TMA. Staff is looking at ways to gather revenues and the best approach is under the MX zone developments that require a master plan, and that would be the catalyst to start a TMA. For example, Alameda Landing may need to start a shuttle program. Since there is already a shuttle program running, including Alameda Landing could be a potential funding source. The Estuary Crossing Shuttle currently operates to Wind River and College of Alameda. Now the City needs to provide revenues to sustain staff time to provide the shuttle service. Commissioner Moehring responded to Staff Kahn regarding targeting Webster and Park Streets, Harbor Bay Business Park and Harbor Bay Landing to partner and seek membership in a future TMA. She asked if staff contacted these groups to help expand the program or create a program that benefits everyone, understanding staff time. Staff Khan stated this is a good idea, but the City cannot impose this plan upon any existing bussinesss. The key for us is to bring the employers together with a potential localized grouping (South Shore, Webster and Park Streets, and Harbor Landing). The main goal is to create a program to help employers encourage employees to use mass transit and other shared commute options. Cliff Chambers - Staff pulled a meeting together to see how Alameda businesses felt about such TDM strategies. Around 12 employers participated and gave input; however, staff needs time and resources to pull it together, and to create a catalyst. Commissioner Miley asked whether carshare programs are part of the TDM strategy. Cliff Chambers responded that carshare is one element that is explained in the document, and the City has carshare, but the carshare program is not fully utilized. Commissioner Vargas stated having attended a meeting at the California Transportation Forum recently, he asked a question and the resulting answer was government should not add another layer or commission to transportation issues. Having said that, a TMA would create another layer. There should be an option where an organization resembles a public-private partnership. Therefore, staff should look into the TDM recommendations that benefit the City's goals, and once a big funding opportunity occurs, a separate institutional entity could take on this task. Cliff Chambers stated that many TMAs are non-profits, such as the San Luis Obispo Ride-On Transportation. Many TMAs have elected officials on their private non-profit boards. Furthermore, many TMAs are private non-profits that are member based. One commonality is TMAs have a champion who supports trip reduction to enhance quality of life and improve the environment. Page 3 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2012-01-25.pdf |