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TransportationCommission | 2013-10-23 | 18 | Commissioner Bellows moved to accept staff recommendations. Commissioner Bertken seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6:0. Staff Nguyen explained that there were comments opposing staff recommendations and the comments are included in the staff report. Additionally, he said staff made an effort to reach out to the College of Alameda who opposed the change, but were unsuccessful in doing SO. He went on to say that a faculty member at College of Alameda proposed a different route to maintain the stop in front of the college. He mentioned that there would be an Estuary Crossing Shuttle Task Force meeting the next day and a representative from the college would be there. Commissioner Bellows asked if the time-related issue occurred because of the service area's size. She asked about the distance between the shuttle stops. Staff Nguyen replied that the service had to meet the standard of the grants. So, there is a 30 minute loop requirement and people were complaining about the fact that we are taking the college stop away rather than the Wind River stop. However, Wind River pays into the service and the new objective is to eventually create a second shuttle. Commissioner Schatmeier pointed out this is a special purpose shuttle and the service is designed to serve specific clientele at specific stops. Commissioner Vargas said the conclusion would be to eventually discuss establishing dialogue with the college and possible funding for a second shuttle to accommodate students. 6. Staff Communications 6A. Transit Line 631 Changes - Changed to meet the Academy schedule. 6B. BART Service to Alameda Request - The mayor sent a letter to consider BART service within the City. 6C. Bicycle Rack Voucher Project - Call for Projects - Staff will submit a bike parking grant and staff solicited suggestions from the Commission on bike rack locations. 6D. Potential Future Agenda Items - Park Street Pedestrian Safety Project - Jean Sweeney Open Space - Preliminary Conceptual Layout - Transportation Priority List Update - Quarterly Report - Alameda Point Draft TDM Plan Commissioner Schatmeier pointed out that last month he requested a discussion on the City's ferry service, and he would like the item placed on the agenda. Jon Spangler explained that the next day at 9 am BART Board would vote on staff recommendations under item 5a to make bikes on board a permanent policy. Page 18 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2013-10-23.pdf |