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<br />AC Transit East Bay Bus Rapid Transit DEIS/EIR Comments <br />6/29/2007 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />The City of San Leandro does not support Alternatives 1 and 3 for the following <br />primary reasons: <br /> <br />. By comparing intersection LOS analyses in 2025 between Alternatives 2 and 4 <br />(without dedicated bus lanes in San Leandro) and Alternatives 1 and 3 (with dedicated <br />bus lanes in San Leandro), we note that the average vehicular delays would be <br />increased almost three times at troubled intersections although the LOS may remain <br />the same. These substantial delay times and the reduction of intersection and roadway <br />capacity are two of our top concerns for Alternatives 1 and 3. <br /> <br />. The DEIS/EIR identified cumulative impacts as occurring only with Alternatives 1 and <br />3. <br /> <br />. One of the two City projects used to evaluate the cumulative impacts on the local <br />context, specifically for Downtown San Leandro, The East 14th Street North Area <br />Study, has since been superseded by a soon-to-be adopted Downtown Transit Oriented <br />Development (TOD) Strategy. The older study is cited as having a projection of only <br />200 dwelling units in the area in the "San Leandro BART Transit Village," whereas <br />the current study is estimating that upwards of 3,430 dwelling units will be built near <br />the San Leandro BART Station. <br /> <br />. The DEIS/EIR stated that dedicated lanes required in Alternatives 1 and 3 would result <br />in parking being eliminated in the Right-of- Way, removal of existing or planned <br />medians, elimination of left-turn lanes, elimination of landscaping opportunities, and <br />increased capital costs. <br /> <br />. Existing bike lanes on E. 14th Street in the North Area would be eliminated with <br />Alternatives 1 and 3. Additionally, bike riders who live on the side streets along E. <br />14th Street would face challenges with longer detoured routes and more restricted <br />access to and from E. 14th Street. <br /> <br />. The DEIS/EIR identified "substantial cumulative impacts" on traffic and circulation <br />occurring along most ofE. 14th Street through San Leandro to Bayfair BART only <br />with Alternatives 1 and 3. <br />