January 28, 2021
Mr. John Nguyen, Senior Transportation Planner
Alameda County Transportation Commission
1111 Broadway, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94607
Re: Support for the City of Emeryville’s Application to Alameda CTC’s 2022 Comprehensive Investment Plan
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
This purpose ofthisletter isto demonstrate the Emeryville Transportation Management Association’s support of Emeryville's applicationto the Alameda County Transportation Commission's (ACTC) 2022 Comprehensive Investment Plan. Transit is a key part of Emeryville's strategy of accommodating growth by providing alternatives to autos. We are excited by the wide range of projects Emeryville is proposing to include in the current call for the county and regional transportation plans including:
• 40th Street Bus Hub Improvements – for AC Transit and Emery Go-Round stops • Emery Go-Round Operations – for general benefit trips to and from Emeryville and surrounding communities
• Doyle Street Urban Greening Project – for designated bike-ped only lanes.
We particularly endorse Emery Go-Round operations because it is a model for last-mile shuttle services and a vital service in and around the City of Emeryville. The Emery Go-Round service operates at a high level of efficiency with an annual ridership of just over 1.3 million passenger boardings and an average cost per passenger boarding at under $2.00 (pre-COVID levels). The service is primarily funded by Emeryville property owners through a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), an assessment district within the City of Emeryville. The funding we seek is for trips which originate and end outside of Emeryville. These trips connect passengersto BART, AC Transit,Amtrak and the West Berkeley Shuttle.
The 40th Street Bus Hub Improvements will provide safe access and improved amenities for AC Transit and Emery Go-Round riders. The Doyle Street Urban Greening Project will improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, thereby supporting independent mobility within the community.
We are delighted to see regional, state and federal dollars used in Emeryville to redirectthe transportation modalsplit inan effort to enhance regional mobility.
Sincerely,
Veronica 'Roni'Hattrup
Executive Director