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Discussion followed regarding specific parking predictions for the year 2040; adding 3,400 parking <br /> spaces, in ten years, in Livermore and projected demands. Mr. Tang addressed parking spaces at <br /> various locations under the various alternatives. <br /> Councilmember Brown noted every station is wait-listed throughout the BART system and stated <br /> there seems to be a chronic problem of undersizing parking garages for use. She opined the <br /> 3,400 additional parking spaces seems grossly undersized. <br /> Mr. Tang reported the design of the Isabel garage allows for the addition of floors after it has been <br /> constructed. He noted that today, every BART parking facility is full, but when they were built, they <br /> were not. <br /> Councilmember Pentin noted it is a systemic problem that BART serves only 10% of its riders with <br /> parking. Mr. Tang stated BART accomodates about a third of its riders with parking. <br /> Councilmember Pentin felt the numbers are insufficient. <br /> Mr. Tang continued his report addressing Isabel versus Other BART Stations, Isabel <br /> Neighborhood Plan, BART Systemwide Boardings including the Isabel Neighborhood Plan, and <br /> other benefits. including Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled, Reduction in Green House Gas <br /> Emissions. Councilmember Brown noted the availability of electric buses but BART has chosen to <br /> use deisel buses. Mr. Tang reported who runs what has not been settled in the alternatives. But <br /> he is presenting the alternatives to show the benefits of a rail extension versus a bus project. <br /> Mr. Tang presented a concept of the Isabel Parking Structure and addressed the 1-580 Right-of- <br /> Way Widening, Right-of-Way Details specific to Pleasanton, and DMU/EMU Alternative Right-of- <br /> Way details specific to Pleasanton. <br /> Councilmember Pentin stated shifting the canal is a huge Army Corps of Engineers request and <br /> asked whether this is part of the EIR and Mr. Tang responded affirmatively. <br /> Mr. Tang addressed Express Bus/BRT rights-of-way needs including the elimination of parking <br /> spaces in Pleasanton. That will be avoided, but if not, BART will build a deck parking to get the <br /> parking spaces back. <br /> Mr. Tang provided information regarding traffic under each of the alternatives presented and <br /> effects on various intersections. He presented Project Costs under each alternative, and Project <br /> Funding for Design and Construction. <br /> Councilmember Pentin noted funding sources listed are relatively new measures and BART has <br /> never allocated money for BART to Livermore. Mr. Tang reported BART taxes are used to <br /> operate the system and rehabilitate existing equipment. Extensions have always been built with a <br /> combination of different sources and, Mr. Tang addressed ways in which large projects typically <br /> get funded. He added a decision will first be made regarding which project will be moved forward; <br /> then funding will be sought. <br /> Mr. Tang presented details of Annual Operations and Maintenance Costs and reported much of <br /> those costs will be covered by passenger fares. He addressed Farebox Recovery under the <br /> various alternatives, Costs per New BART Boarding. the BART System Expansion Policy. BART <br /> to Livermore Project Goals, and meeting Project Goals. Additionally, he provided details on the <br /> Tri-Valley/San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority and noted they are authorized to plan, <br /> acquire, own, control, use, design, procure, and build the connection and addressed their Project <br /> Concept. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 6. 2018 <br />