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San Leandro LINKS Shuttle Service Alternatives San Leandro Transportation Management Organization Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. | 2-5 North/South Routes Alignment Although the current loop alignment provides some benefits in its simplicity and rider familiarity, its shortcomings include the long ride times associated with traveling the full length of the route and its limited service coverage, particularly in the center of the current shuttle service area. As a result, an alternative that divides the one route into two is preferable. Figure 5 describes some of the tradeoffs of a single versus North/South Route scenario in the West San Leandro area. Figure 5 Tradeoffs of North/South versus Single Shuttle Routes Single Route (Existing) North/South Routes Benefits Drawbacks Benefits Drawbacks  Ability to focus resources on one service  Simplicity to riders  Use of existing infrastructure  Long route travel times  Limited coverage area  Inability to differentiate routes based on specific rider markets  Able to design for more direct service  Opportunity to expand service area  Ability to differentiate routes based on market needs using alignments and frequency  Requires additional resources in order to maintain 20 minute or better frequency on routes  Potential for rider confusion (temporary) Service Overview Given the potential benefits and service improvements associated with a North/South Routes alternative, we have analyzed several possible variations and have finalized a preferred alignment that features two routes. This alignment was developed in collaboration with San Leandro LINKS staff. Its design also meets the service criteria and provides several other benefits:  Provides two-way service to Marina Square, a major retail hub and other destinations on Marina Boulevard  Improves service frequency and bus stop proximity to Westgate Center  Provides overall shorter round-trip times for both routes as compared to the existing loop service  Provide direct service on Williams Street (future 21st Amendment Brewery) For this alignment, it will be assumed that no fewer than four shuttle vehicles are available for service. Any number of vehicles below four will result in less than 20 minute frequencies for at least one of the two routes, the baseline of service that customers experience today. As an example, in a three shuttle scenario, vehicles would need to be split between two routes. One route would operate with two vehicles and the other with just one. Neither of the two routes suggested can consistently maintain 20 minute frequencies with a single vehicle. “Interlining” shuttle vehicles (combining the two routes into one for operational purposes) is ruled out due to the potential for rider and operator confusion. A scenario with five vehicles is also analyzed as a means to improve service frequency on one of the two routes to approximately 12 -15 minutes, better matching with peak-hour BART train arrivals and departures at the San Leandro BART Station. All alternatives described below are assumed to operate independently from the proposed Kaiser LINKS Shuttle service. However, it is possible that services will coordinate in the future in terms of branding and operations.