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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Final EIR Responses to Written Comments FirstCarbon Solutions 2-5 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/EIR/4 - Final EIR/21480022 Sec02-00 Responses to Written Comments_TRACKS.docx Local Agencies Alameda County Transportation Commission (ALAMEDA CTC) Response to ALAMEDA CTC-1 The commenter provides introductory material that summarizes the Housing Element Update. The commenter then provides clarification that the latest version of the Countywide Travel Model, updated in May 2019, uses 2010 as a base year to forecast 2020. This clarification is included in Section 3, Errata, of the Final Program EIR. No further response is required. Response to ALAMEDA CTC-2 The commentor requests that a Level of Service (LOS) analysis be provided to Alameda CTC and the City. As noted in Section 3.14, Transportation, of the Draft Program EIR, “while not required by CEQA and not included as part of the Draft Program EIR, a LOS evaluation is required to ensure consistency with the General Plan [Policy 2 of the Circulation Element]; a separate report including a LOS analysis will be provided to the City, and LOS impacts would be evaluated by the City prior to adoption of the Housing Element Update.” Fehr & Peers prepared the Pleasanton Housing Element Update – Intersection Levels of Service Memorandum on December 6, 2022, which summarizes the results of the local transportation analysis, pursuant to the policies included in the General Plan. It documents LOS, queueing, and transportation improvements. This Memorandum was made available as part of the staff report for the December 12, 2022, Housing Commission Hearing, December 14, 2022, Planning Commission Hearing, and December 20, 2022, City Council Hearing for the Housing Element Update. The City also sent a copy to Alameda CTC staff as requested. Response to ALAMEDA CTC-3 The commentor restates the active transportation improvements included in the City of Pleasanton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Master Plan)1 listed in the Draft Program EIR in Section 3.14, Transportation, starting on page 3.14-7 and notes appreciation for their inclusion in the Draft Program EIR. Alameda CTC encourages the City to implement projects that follow best practices in the near-term where possible and requests that they prioritize corridors on the Countywide Bikeways Network. The commenter also encourages particular attention to existing and planned facilities in high-activity areas, such as the Stoneridge Mall Shopping Center and note those improvements should incorporate Countywide Bikeways Network: All Ages and Abilities Policy and Design Expectations.2 The commenter also notes appreciation that the Draft Program EIR lists programs and policies that support the City’s multimodal transportation system. This comment does not make any statement or raise any specific issues concerning the Draft Program EIR’s analysis or environmental issues. The City will coordinate with Alameda CTC as facilities listed in the Master Plan are implemented. 1 City of Pleasanton. 2018. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. 2 Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). 2022. Approve the Countywide Bikeways Network: All Ages and Abilities Policy and Design Expectations. November 23. Website: chrome- extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://legistarweb- production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/1667616/7.18_COMM_Countywide_Bike_Network_20221201.pdf. Accessed December 5, 2022.