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TransportationCommission | 2012-01-25 | 4 | Commissioner Bertken asked about the staff report's findings regarding Alameda Point. The report mentioned transit availability is an important part of combating congestion, but in connection to Alameda Point the ferry service should be mentioned and service is important to future development. With regards to the report's findings, there is a similarity between Alameda Point and Treasure Island due to traffic congestion from drivers entering the tube heading towards Alameda Point and congestion when drivers exit the Bay Bridge towards Treasure Island. Therefore, that case should be looked into for similarities. Also, in regards to modeling the traffic congestion for Alameda Point, he questioned what staff used to obtain the congestion rates. Cliff Chambers explained that his colleagues at Dowling Associates are working with the congestion modeling. Staff Khan stated that the data was provided by the 2000 General Plan, under the Land Use Element and is still current. The Land Use Section includes household and employment data for Alameda Point. Commissioner Bertken announced the new ferry service in May 2012 between South San Francisco and Alameda, and staff should include this information in their report. Jim Strehlow, Alameda resident and local employee, stated that a TMA is wonderful idea, especially given his inside view of a national transit commuter program, where an employee could submit a voucher for an alternative travel subsidy of up to $220. He mentioned the program to his employer and it created a struggle for his employer to take on the plan and read through the red tape. Therefore, having a TMA to facilitate the program would be great. Jon Spangler, Alameda resident and a League of American Cycling Instructor, stated the TMA concept is great; however, he questioned whether it is possible to require businesses to join a TMA when they seek a business license in order for the City to legally gain momentum on a program. TSM/TDM depends on external funding through state and federal appropriations and they cut back the commuter benefits specifically for bicycle trips. Consequently, AC Transit cannot provide the initial service it once had due to lack of funds. Furthermore, transportation as it relates to land use policy needs to include land density and reform parking requirements. Commissioner Moehring asked for any additional comments to the TSM/TDM Strategies. For this month's meeting, the commissioners are only required to provide comments. Staff Khan - This plan needs to be completed, reviewed and approved in February so we can receive payment from Caltrans. Therefore, staff would like the commissioners to make the final recommendations in February. Commissioner Moehring acknowledged the deadline. Commissioner Bertken questioned the strategies regarding how vehicle trips are estimated for new development. He also asked about the parameters that go into the strategies such as the Page 4 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2012-01-25.pdf |