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Councilmember Olson thanked Mr. Dao for his enthusiasm about these projects and inquired about BART to ACE in Livermoore, whether anything that can be done. Mr. Dao reported that from a congestion point-of-view there is problem on 580 as there is no more room to build highways and freeways. It is too damaging to the community. The best solution would be to develop a mass transit extension. Currently, BART going through environmental process for a bonafide mass transit extension process. Mayor Thorne stated that there are efforts to construct the mass transit extension through the formation of a JPA. Councilmember Brown inquired regarding the BART proposed yard and as to Mr. Dao's thoughts on EMU and DMU. Mr. Dao stated that he would prefer not to second guess a technical decision on sizing of a facility maintenance station, :however he could report they are pursuing value engineering and they will provide assistance as necessary with the project. Their organization is waiting for policy makes to make the decision and they will move forward if a project is approved. Councilmember Brown stated that San Joaquin County would benefit greatly from an extension into Greenville. 13. Presentation regarding Mobility Forward Tri-Valley Paratransit Study, Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. Assistant to the City Manager Becky Hopkins introduced the staff report and background of this item, noting it was a direct outcome of City Council priorities. She mentioned that LAFTA launched the study, a consulting firm was retained to assist, and she introduced key staff and consultants in attendance. Richard Weiner, principal at Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., displayed a PowerPoint Presentation which highlighted the study overview, including existing services analysis, paratransit service performance analysis, peer review, market analysis, stakeholder outreach, community outreach, development of alternatives, and the recommendation and implementation plan. The existing paratransit providers, Pleasanton Paratransit and Wheels Dial-a-Ride, and their respective service delivery models were described including total ridership and trips, operating costs per hour and operating costs per passenger, markets for paratransit; registered paratransit users, peer systems and the variety of services they each provide. Details about the procedures related to the on-line and in-person surveys, Of which 400+ Were completed, were given. 85% of the respondents were over the age of 50. Most of the household incomes of the respondents were in the high end and lower end of the income ranges. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the actual percentage of respondents over the age of 70 who are also riding bicycles as well as confirmation of other demographic information. Ms. Hopkins noted that the intent was to leverage the survey to get different information from the community. There will be a separate report on the survey results which will provide detailed demographic information and further developed findings. The most appealing alternatives confirmed in the study were dial-a-ride for older adults and the local shuttle to and from BART. Pleasanton Paratransit users gave the service high marks. Ridership may have dropped and it could be related to senior housing developments which are required to provide transportation. The Wheels service does provide longer service hours. There were two rounds of public outreach meetings in June and the comments received were displayed City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 September 19,2017