TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: East Bay Rapid Transit Project Progress Report
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the monthly progress and operational readiness report on the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Refer to Attachment 1, for the budget status on the construction contract and professional services contracts supporting the BRT Construction and to view the Funding-Expenditure Cost-to-Complete chart.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Construction Progress
The BRT project has reached 80% project completion with 34 BRT platforms either in interim condition status or under construction. Attachment 1 details month over month construction progress, budget and schedule information.
Public Outreach Update
The Public Outreach Team continues its daily stakeholder engagement efforts along the BRT corridor, including in-person visits with residents and businesses, email and phone requests for opportunities to present updates, and participation in community festivals and events. Refer to Attachment 1 for Public Outreach efforts.
Contract Compliance Update
The District monitors the contractor and its subcontractors routinely-submitted good faith efforts to hire local residents to the extent practicable. The region has seen a massive growth in construction projects, limiting the supply of local workers, and as a result, contractors on this project have begun including off-site local hire credit requests, which are now being incorporated into the current percentage. Refer to Attachment 1 for Contract Compliance information.
Operational Readiness Update
The Operations teams from Transportation, Planning, Safety, Maintenance and Training continue to meet on a bi-weekly basis to review several elements of the readiness plan. Refer to the Attachment 1 for update from each department and the training program details.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
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