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<br /> <br />5 ß(:L) <br /> <br />November 6, 2000 <br /> <br />Subject <br />Recommendation from the Regional Transportation Committee Concerning Ferry <br />Service and Shuttle Bus Service <br /> <br />Recommendation <br />The Regional Transportation Committee makes the following recommendations: <br /> <br />1. No action on ferry service should be taken at this time. The City should continue <br />to support and lobby for this type of commute service and support adequate <br />funding by working with the Port of Redwood City. <br /> <br />2. Contract with Peninsula Congestion Relief Alliance (PCRA) to find groups of <br />smaller employers that might be able to join together to provide shuttle service. <br /> <br />3. Establish a mid-day shuttle service similar to the South San Francisco "Dasher" <br />service. <br /> <br />4. Construct facilities to enhance shuttle bus service (shelters, seating, lights, etc.) <br /> <br />Background <br />Ferry Service - The Peninsula Transportation Plan (Plan) is being calendared for <br />approval on November 9, 2000 by C/CAG. Part of that Plan discusses ferry service. <br />The reality is that there is little or nor money for ferry service, and it would be in direct <br />competition with other forms of transit. <br /> <br />The Regional Transportation Committee met with Dick Dodge and Mike Giari of the <br />Port, to discuss the viability of the ferry service. Based on studies prepared by the Port, <br />there would need to be a $20-$30 million investment for capital improvements to start <br />the service, with an operation subsidy of $2-$2.5 million per year. <br /> <br />The Governor recently signed legislation providing $12 million for a new "Water Transit <br />Board." Redwood City and the Port should become involved with this Board as it <br />studies the possibilities of water transit. <br /> <br />Since there is little or no money from local, State, or Federal sources at this time, it was <br />felt that Redwood City should not pursue this option in the near term until funding <br />becomes available to build a system that provides adequate service. Since this might <br />be a viable option in the future, it was noted that the City should not do anything that <br />will prohibit us from providing a terminal, and required support services. The City <br />should continue working with the Port of Redwood City to lobby for additional funding <br />that is separate from other transit funding. <br /> <br />".""'-.".""¡"---'--'T""" <br />