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TransportationCommission | 2014-01-22 | 5 | Page 5 of 7 July 2012. When he heard the plan that asked for a budget increase, he wanted to make sure staff reviewed where access was needed and where the greatest number of people accessed the service. Ultimately, he urged the Commission to be vigilant about how the money is spent and review with a critical eye. Additionally, he was interested in erecting a route map around the shuttle stops. Staff Payne replied that staff will purchase schedule holders for the stops. She wanted to know if Commissioner Schatmeier approved the schedule holders along with requesting a route map. Commissioner Schatmeier replied yes. Commissioner Miley said the Oakland Broadway Shuttle displays their route map clearly. Additionally, he does not have major issues with the increase to the program, but he is concerned with the financial impact. Specifically, he was concerned with implementing service and then eventually having to cut it back. He asked staff about the timeline for service increases and their plan once they have to cut back on services. Staff Payne said the infusion of funds was from a one-time capital project fix such as benches and bus stop schedule holders. It is an increase to the budget this one time and taken care of the next fiscal year. She explained the increase in funds would increase the number of vouchers for the subsidized taxi programs. If the funds are used, staff would revert back to the number of vouchers they usually give. However, she felt a public forum would be needed to review the reduction of services. Commissioner Miley asked Staff Payne if the decrease in funds would be from the amount that it is increasing for this year. Staff Payne said every year there is a base budget amount of around $150,000 for the next fiscal year. When adding together the costs of the paratransit program, they would have to dip into the program's reserve to pay for the costs. They were advised to dip into the reserve to not lose the money they initially received. Commissioner Miley asked staff if the reserve was held by ACTC. Staff Payne replied yes, through ACTC from Measure B funds. Commissioner Miley asked if the City and East Bay Paratransit (EBP) meet to discuss issues or best practices. Staff Payne replied when they survey passengers, they ask questions pertaining to the City program and EBP. She said after the survey results are reported, they pass the information along to EBP. Moreover, she said Alameda's subsidized taxi and shuttle program help to close the gap for EBP service because the EBP service requires passengers to reserve 24 hours ahead of time. Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff if the survey includes all three of the services that are provided in Alameda. He also wanted to know if there are questions asking about service | TransportationCommission/2014-01-22.pdf |