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TransportationCommission | 2012-04-25 | 5 | goal is refine the design. They are also working with the city of Oakland to make sure it is usable on both sides. Jon Spangler explained that he has strong misgivings with the 3rd iteration of Measure B. He was looking for more than 1/3 of the funds going to public transit operations. He stated that he was one of the people to advocate for an increase, but this plan is still capital project heavy and underfunds transit operations. He may ultimately decide to vote for Measure B3, but there was no outreach conducted in Alameda or a hearing before this body and he feels this is why the Council pushed it forward to May 15. Commissioner Miley replied the plan has a lot in it and he believes everyone should understand that the county has a lot of needs. He does have concerns that no meeting was held in Alameda about this plan. Yet, there was extensive public outreach done, AC Transit has endorsed the plan and it is light years ahead compared to other jurisdictions in the country. So, he will vote yes on Measure B3. Commissioner Moehring stated Vice Mayor Bonta and Obaid Khan were on the committee so there was representation from Alameda. She is glad that certain ideas are in the plan, but it is not all done and they still have time to bring ideas up to the Commission and receive public input. Commissioner Vargas explained that Los Angeles County has been able to revive their economy and build for transit purposes. Ultimately, he felt the numbers were big and ACTC's plan is good. If counties such as Los Angeles have done a lot to create and sustain jobs, he believes this plan will do it. Commissioner Bertken said it is a well-done plan and he supports the Council to accept it. Commissioner Miley stated since the state has removed redevelopment, it is hard for cities to create jobs and conduct the type of improvements needed. Therefore, this plan improves transit and money going to the port and more. He asked staff about the Project Priority List status and the process for developing the list. Staff Khan replied the City Council directed staff to not move forward on any projects even in plans and on the books without working with the community, Planning Board and Transportation Commissions. The City Council reviewed the priority list in the last meeting and asked staff to continue working with the Transportation Commission and Planning Board. The Transportation Commission will see a revised priority list on the agenda in July. Right now, the priority list is moving forward and staff is categorizing the list to refine the priorities and more. Commissioner Miley asked staff to look at best practices made by other cities going through the same process. He would like to see examples to benefit the discussion in July. Commissioner Moehring stated she is happy to see students getting bus passes and anything encouraging public transit use is to be commended. She then asked the Commission to make a recommendation. Page 5 of 14 | TransportationCommission/2012-04-25.pdf |