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TransportationCommission | 2016-05-25 | 14 | Commissioner Schatmeier said regarding the goals and objectives for public transit, he would like to see public become a multi-purpose and multi-destination phenomenon that serves a variety of destinations. He would also like to see transit attract choice riders, meaning people who choose to take public transit, because they think public transit is better for many trips. He said on the main island the Lines 51 and 851 service Santa Clara Avenue 24 hours a day. So, it is possible, but may not be as convenient to live on the corridor and now own a vehicle. He explained that planning is being done on Alameda Point in the hope that some people will move in without relying on cars for most of their trips. In order to do this, he said a structure must be put into place on day one that serves people for a variety of trips. As a result, he wanted to see that versatility reflected in the Commission's discussion on what they intend to do in the future because currently it is not explicitly laid out. Commissioner Hans said he would like staff to review the transportation of children. He understood the fact that there is large number of interisland transportation of children to schools and as a crossing guard at Lincoln Middle School on Fernside Boulevard there are many potential vehicle caused collisions. He explained that a number of single-occupant drivers are commuting back and forth particularly from Bay Farm to the main island in order to transport their children to school. Also, he said that different youth organizations and events require families to do a number of back and forth commutes including on the weekends. He wondered if a kid's shuttle could be implemented to bring children to destinations or take kids to youth events or schools. He also stated safety is paramount and he has seen a number of incidents and that continues to increase with near fatalities almost every single day on Fernside Boulevard. Commissioner Vargas stated that there was ditto between Goal 1 and 2 of the staff report except changing the last part, so take the comment mildly. He said looking at the creativity side, which was found on the back side of each of the goals there is more meat and inspiration. Regarding safety, he suggested that Goal 2 be amended to end with the word "safely" or "safety" and then adding the word "safely" to Goal 2F and possibly elsewhere. He went on to say that Item 1 addresses carpooling and staff should include the idea of promoting casual carpool or other elements such as online or smartphone app solutions because he personally had challenges with one of his sons trying to get to San Luis Obispo two weeks ago. Commissioner Bertken asked about the feasibility study for the commercial bike rental and how was the level of detail placed into where they are today. Staff Payne replied that was a last minute decision because staff has a deadline due June 15 or 17 for a Letter of Interest (LOI) to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and they wanted to get some kind of feedback. She said if they are selected in the fall there will be some time for outreach, but the LOI is due soon. Commissioner Bellows asked staff about the car sharing discussion they had a while ago and whatever happened with that. Staff Payne replied that was a point to point car share and staff decided that they could come without their involvement because that was the easiest way to proceed. She stated that since the City has so few parking meters that they would not be involved to truing up parking spaces. Page 14 of 17 | TransportationCommission/2016-05-25.pdf |