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File Number: 12 -372 Staff recommends that either Option 1 or 2 be selected. These options maintain the City's participation in the BRT project and the intangible benefits of a project that is considered an important component for a Downtown Transit - Oriented Development. It installs a framework for future expansion of BRT, making the East 14th Street Priority Development Area viable with excellent transit options. At the July 9, 2012 City Council Work Session, staff was directed to prepare a resolution that forwards Option 2 to AC Transit for the City's LPA. Additionally, the following conditions that were reviewed and modified during the July 9, 2012 City Council Work Session are to be included with the City's LPA: • In conjunction with the commencement of the BRT service, AC Transit shall offer a frequent and continuous service on East 14th Street that allows riders to travel between the northern and southern San Leandro borders without transferring buses. Prior to the commencement of the BRT Service, AC Transit shall explore and implement ideas that create a "Complete Transit Experience" for San Leandro citizens that include a more encompassing and frequent east -west service that allows transit users to reach locations such as BART, BRT, shopping, and work centers more conveniently and timely. AC Transit shall, as soon as possible, explore the means and feasibility of extending BRT along the length of East 14th Street to Bay Fair BART, insuring the flexibility of adding this segment in the future. • AC Transit shall make accommodations for a southbound East 14th Street left turn to eastbound Broadmoor Boulevard. These conditions are meant as requests to AC Transit to implement strategies to improve transit service in San Leandro and make transit use viable for more citizens. Previous Actions • On July 2, 2007, by Minute Order No. 2007 -069, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor to reply to AC Transit indicating the City of San Leandro LPA is either Alternative 2 or Alternative 4. On May 17, 2010, by Resolution No. 2010 -054, the City Council designated San Leandro's Locally Preferred Alternative to be included and analyzed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement /Report (FEIS /R) Committee Review and Actions • June 27, 2007 - Facilities and Transportation Committee: Recommendation for City Council to direct Staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor to reply to AC Transit indicating the City of San Leandro's LPA is either Alternative 2 or Alternative 4 as described in the DEIS /R • June 9, 2008 - Work Session: Bus Tour Along East 14th Street and Bus Rapid Transit City of San Leandro Page 6 Printed on 711012012