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File Number: 12-088 The expenditure plan was developed in conjunction with the Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan (CWTP), the long range policy document that guides transportation investments, programs, policies and advocacy for Alameda County through 2040. A Steering Committee and two working groups (Community and Technical) were established to guide development of both the CWTP and the TEP over the past two years. City staff participated in the Technical Advisory Group. Public engagement and transparency were the foundations of the development of these plans. A wide variety of stakeholders, including businesses, technical experts, environmental and social justice organizations, seniors, and people with disabilities, helped shape the plans to ensure that they serve the county's diverse transportation needs. Thousands of Alameda County residents participated through public workshops, including two held in San Leandro during 2011, which facilitated small group dialogue. A website allowed for online questionnaires, access to project information, and submittal of comments. Advisory committees representing diverse constituencies were integrally involved in the plan development process from the beginning. In addition, opinion polls were conducted through telephone surveys of likely voters in Alameda County. Results demonstrated that over 79% of those polled were supportive of augmenting and extending the existing transportation sales tax measure. The TEP includes a set of strong taxpayer safeguards to ensure that the promises in the plan are met. These include: 1) ongoing monitoring and review by an Independent Watchdog Committee; 2) an annual independent audit and report to the taxpayers; 3) requirement for full public review and periodic voter approval for comprehensive updates to the expenditure plan at least once before the completion of 2042 and every 20 years thereafter; and 4) strict limits on administrative expenses charged to these funds. A New Mobility Plan for the 21st Century in Alameda County The TEP will serve as the New Mobility Plan for Alameda County for the 21 st Century by providing essential transportation investments to address both current and projected transportation needs in Alameda County. Further, the TEP will provide funding for maintenance, operations, and new infrastructure to expand mobility choices, support reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance overall transportation efficiencies throughout the county. The vision for the TEP is to fund a premier transportation system that supports a vibrant and livable Alameda County through a connected and integrated multimodal transportation system, promoting sustainability, access, transit operations, public health and economic opportunities. The TEP was developed with the following: 1) guidance from a steering committee of elected officials; 2) input from two advisory committees; and 3) by incorporating key findings from polling and outreach. The TEP was approved by the Alameda County Transportation Committion (CTC) on January 26, 2012. Table 1 includes a summary of TEP investments by mode. Table 1 Summary of Investments by Mode Mode Transit & Specialized Transit (48%) Local Streets & Roads (30%) Highway Efficiency & Freight (9%) Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure & Safety (8%) City of San Leandro Page 3 Funds Allocated (in millions (M)*) $3,732 M $2,348 M $677 M $651 M Printed on 2/28/2012