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BACKGROUND At its May 1 meeting, the Technical Advisory Committee of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency was asked to provide input into the process for identifying Vision Projects for the update of the Countywide Transportation Plan. This is a first step for submitting projects to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for inclusion in its 2009 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). "Vision Projects" are those projects that will facilitate implementation of MTC's vision of the region's transportation future, and that meet one or more of three preliminary performance-based targets: reducing delay, reducing vehicles miles traveled, and reducing emissions. If the City's project is selected for inclusion in the Plan there are future opportunities for State or Federal funding. The application to the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency is due on May 25, 2007. DISCUSSION Staff believes that improvements that are contemplated on and adjacent to the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station would be consistent with the Vision and its performance-based targets. Attachment 2 is a preliminary draft of the Project Information Sheet for the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station Intermodal and Streetscape Improvement Project. This project consists of enhancements in and around the BART Station and includes: a parking structure at the BART Station that includes increased parking supply; improved pedestrian access to BART; improved pedestrian amenities such as landscaping, wayfinding, and a plaza; potential bike and car-share facilities; and shuttle and bus rapid transit interface improvements. The City Council is being asked to approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for consideration of this project by the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Again, submittal of this application does not constitute City approval of these projects; any future improvements would be subject to the City's normal public review process and would need to be found consistent with the City's General Plan policies for this area. Furthermore, this resolution would not commit the City to any land use scenario for Hacienda in the General Plan. However, in order to maintain flexibility and to retain the opportunity to compete for future funding, staff is recommending that this application for project designation be submitted. Submitted by: Jerry Iserson Director of Planning and Community Development Approved y: Nelson Fialho City Manager Page 2 of 3