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TransportationCommission | 2021-05-26 | 7 | Commissioner Kohlstrand asked that there be more explanation around the term intersection access equity. Even with all her experience in the transportation field, she had never heard that term. Chair Soules made a motion to bring this agenda item back at the July meeting or according to the schedule that the city staff set with the time needed for revisions before it went to Council, and wanted to reference "signalized" intersection access equity. Commissioner Weitze seconded and a vote was taken by a raise of hands, the motion passed 6-0. 6B. Recommend that the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Documents Necessary to Accept and Allocate $1,555,000 in Grant Funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission to Complete a Project Initiation Document for the Alameda-Oakland Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge Project (Action) Chair Soules recused herself from this agenda item. Staff Member Wheeler introduced this item and gave a presentation. The staff report and attachments can be found at https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4957783&GUID=809FF584-BBD0- 49BD-8E4C-6F4A45F057E2&FullText=1. Commissioner Clarifying Questions for #6B Commissioner Weitze asked for clarification on the initial and annual costs of the water taxi. Staff Member Wheeler pointed out that was part of the feasibility study page. She added that it would depend on how frequently the boats were used, who owned the boats, and many other factors that the study did not go into. In general, the potential cost would be around $1 million to initiate the water services and $2 million to operate and maintain it annually. Commissioner Weitze said that he was baffled by the numbers, and he did not understand why those numbers were what they were. Why not just buy the boat tomorrow? Staff Member Payne explained they would have the boat in July, WETA would be starting water shuttle services from the Alameda Main Street ferry terminal for commuters going to Oakland. Commissioner Weitze asked if that was the short hop that was part of the regular route or was it just a short hop frequently. Approved Transportation Minutes 7 May 26, 2021 | TransportationCommission/2021-05-26.pdf |