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"welfare to work" funds can be used by AC Transit for service restoration and expansion or <br /> implementation of improved bus service to facilitate travel to and from work. AC Transit will <br /> prioritize the restoration and development of new services to meet the employment- related transit <br /> needs of low- income residents in northern and central Alameda County. <br /> Additionally. these funds may be used. at the determination of AC Transit, to provide subsidies <br /> of regular bus fares for individuals living in northern and central Alameda County who are <br /> transferring from welfare to work as well as those who are economically disadvantaged. In the <br /> event that sufficient funds are otherwise available to AC Transit to meet these needs then <br /> "welfare to work" funds can be used for other general passenger service purposes in northern and <br /> central Alameda County. <br /> AC Transit will work together with and actively seek input from bus riders, business leaders, <br /> mayors and other elected officials in San Leandro. Hayward. and the unincorporated areas in <br /> Central Alameda County to ensure that the additional transit funds in Central County are used for <br /> bus improvements such as night, weekend, and more frequent service, connections to residential <br /> growth areas, and access to major employment centers, including enhancement of east -west <br /> corridors. <br /> AC Transit will continue to provide transit service similar to the Department of Labor - funded <br /> shuttle to and from job sites in East and West Oakland. as needed. AC Transit, the County, the <br /> City of Oakland, the Port of Oakland and other entities will look for additional money from <br /> outside sources to fund the service. If needed, a portion of the proceeds from the reauthorization <br /> of Measure B may be used. <br /> Refer to Mass Transit Program Implementation Guidelines for program and project eligibility <br /> fund usage, and requirements. <br />