Reso 2021-113 Adopt 2021 CAP and Addendum to 2035 General Plan

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and adding to the myriad options available to San Leandro residents, including the existing Links and FLEX shuttles. On the issue of supporting infrastructure for public transit, the city can also do more to increase mode share. Rather than suggesting further exploration of transit priority signals and other means to improve transit service, as Strategy AT-5 suggests, the City should consider a commitment to improving transit speeds and reliability by actively pursuing transit priority measures, including priority signals, dedicated transit lanes, and premium amenities. With a firmer commitment from the City to improve supporting infrastructure for transit and a unified front to lobby for operating dollars at the regional, state, and federal levels to fund more frequent transit service, we can help bring about the kind of mode shift necessary to meet climate goals. The City owns and operates the streets and holds the key to reducing emissions through transit priority measures that make transit on city streets faster, more reliable, and more accessible. In turn, faster, more reliable transit provides freedom for individuals to move around their community regardless of economics, ethnicity, or ability, and with a demonstrably lighter carbon footprint. With alterations, the Climate Action Plan could be a document that not only supports city-wide emissions reductions but does so while aggressively tackling these issues equitably and inclusively. AC Transit appreciates continued collaboration with the City of San Leandro and looks forward to enhancing this partnership and working to further develop solutions to best address the shared climate, transportation, and equity challenges before us. Thank you for your attention to this matter and please do not hesitate to contact me via email at rdelrosaga actransit.org. Sincerely, k.v-be-r - d 9 km"r rr Robert del Rosario Director of Service Development & Planning 2