TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: East Bay Bus Rapid Transit Project Progress Report
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the monthly construction progress and operational readiness report on the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
The fully Implemented BRT project will provide sheltered, lighted and convenient waiting areas; raised platforms for level boarding; dedicated lanes, coordinated signals, and priority for reliable service.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Refer to Attachment 1 for the budget status on the construction contract and professional service contracts supporting the BRT Construction and to view the Funding-Expenditure Cost-to-Complete chart.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Refer to Attachment 1 for updates on Construction Progress, Operational Readiness, Public Outreach. Note that slide 5 in the attachment has transitioned from identifying the stations in interim condition to substantial completion progress.
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:
There are no relevant Board actions related to this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BRT Progress Presentation
Prepared by:
David Wilkins, Director of Bus Rapid Transit
In Collaboration with:
Steven Jones, BRT Outreach Manager
Phillip Halley, Contracts Compliance Administrator
Alieza Bircher, Sr. Project Manager
Approved/Reviewed by:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer
Beverly Greene, Executive Director of External Affairs, Marketing & Communications
Claudia L. Allen, Chief Financial Officer
Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel
William Tonis, Director of Project Controls & Systems Analysis
Derik Calhoun, Director of Transportation
Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs & Community Relations