pages: TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf, 9
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 9 | Jennifer Ott presented the report. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if they are envisioning that ferry service will still be on the other side of Alameda Point. Jennifer Ott replied this is not a relocation or replacement plan of the existing terminal. She explained that the Main Street Terminal depends on Oakland service and Oakland depends on Alameda service, SO both terminals would essentially act as west Alameda ferry service. Commissioner Schatmeier explained that when they first analyzed the transportation plan for Alameda that was the first time he heard about the Seaplane Lagoon site and at that time of the discussion, he thought that would replace Main Street Terminal. He also brought up the fact that the Seaplane Lagoon Terminal would have quicker run times. Jennifer Ott replied the run times would be approximately the same. Kevin Connolly, Planning and Development for WETA, stated that there are wake-related restrictions because of wild life habitat and speed restrictions. Commissioner Schatmeier asked if there are similar restrictions going up the Estuary. Kevin Connolly replied there are wake-related restrictions because of vessel fueling and other reasons. He said currently it takes 20 minutes from Main Street to San Francisco and approximately 20 minutes from Seaplane Lagoon to San Francisco. Commissioner Bellows asked staff about the 400 temporary parking spaces at Seaplane Lagoon. Jennifer Ott replied those temporary spaces will become permanent, but the location is temporary. Commissioner Bellows referred to the Main Street Terminal and wondered if there was a plan of action to gravel where she usually parks. Kevin Connolly replied yes and staff is analyzing the transit and bicycle access and parking issues related to both terminals. Commissioner Bellows asked Kevin Connolly in the short-term could that area be graveled. Kevin Connolly replied the Albert H. DeWitt O Club goes into construction on March 28, so Albert H. DeWitt O Club will have approximately 130 to 140 spaces depending on how they stripe it. Commission Bellows said divots exist in the dirt lot on the waterside. Kevin Connolly replied there are currently no plans for that area. Page 9 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |