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 report on the construction progress and operational readiness of the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Fully implemented BRT project will provide sheltered, lighted and convenient waiting areas; raised platforms for level boarding; dedicated lanes, coordinated signals, and signal priority for reliable service.
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 82% project completion with 39 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 subcontractor’s compliance with hiring and DBE subcontracting goals. FTA has allowed our contractors to include off-site local hire credit requests into the current percentage. Refer to Attachment 1 for Contract Compliance information.
Operational Readiness Update
The Operations Division has organized BRT Service Opening and Startup Coordination Task Forces from Transportation, Planning, Safety, Maintenance and Training departments. Refer to Attachment 1 for an update from each department.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
This report is a monthly construction and operational readiness update and there are no associated advantages or disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
There is no analysis of alternatives required for this report.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BRT Construction and Operational Readiness Report
Prepared by:
David Wilkins, Director of Bus Rapid Transit
In Collaboration with:
Steven Jones, BRT Outreach Manager
Phillip Halley, Contracts Compliance Administrator
Approved/Reviewed by:
Denise C. Standridge, General Counsel
Claudia L. Allen, Chief Financial Officer
Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs & Community Relations
Beverly Greene, Executive Director of External Affairs, Marketing & Communications
Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer
Derik Calhoun, Director of Transportation
William Tonis, Director of Project Controls & Systems Analysis