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
Fully implemented BRT project will provide sheltered, lighted and convenient waiting areas; raised platforms for level boarding; dedicated lanes, newly roadway pavement, 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 graph.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Construction Progress
The BRT project has reached 98% project substantial completion. 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 request 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. Refer to Attachment 1 for Contract Compliance information which include the off-site local hire credit numbers.
Operational Readiness Update
The Operations teams from Transportation, Planning Safety, Maintenance and Training continue to meet on a bi-weekly basis with BRT Project team and other AC Transit Staff to review several elements of the operations and readiness plan. Refer to the Attachm...
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