TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Rockridge BART Station Transfer Point
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a report on the Rockridge BART Station Transfer Point - Alternatives Analysis and Feasibility Study. [Requested by Director Peeples 11/11/2015, 10/23/2019 and Director Walsh 6/9/2021]
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Service Quality
This study examines the feasibility of several possible approaches to improve the connection between lines 51A and 51B at the Rockridge BART Station. The current transfer between the two lines requires crossing a city street which can be challenging if the connection is tight, or the customer has visual or mobility impairments.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
This report is informational only. The study has general cost estimates for the various alternatives, but no action is being taken with this report.
If the District ultimately pursues a capital project, there is $9.9 million remaining allocated to AC Transit in the Alameda County Measure BB Expenditure Plan for capital improvements along the Line 51 corridor. The intent of these funds is to implement transit priority speed and reliability improvements, which could include transfer improvements. The District would need to determine how best to spend these funds since there is also interest in implementing improvements that were deferred from the original Line 51 improvement project. In addition, there is interest from stakeholders to use a portion of these funds toward the extension of red transit lanes along Broadway. After determining potential expenditures for the Measure BB allocation, the District would need to go through the Alameda County Transportation Commission process for allocation of funds, which includes inclusion into the County's Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) and a demonstration of project readiness and benefits, in ad...
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