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14 Robert Allen, 223 Donner Avenue, Livemore, member of the Toll Road Task Force, referred to a map and pointed out where the proposed road would be built and the traffic impact it would bring to the city. The toll road would basically run in a north-south direction, west of Isabel and not divide regions of Livemore. It would be a toll free freeway link between 1-580 and Stanley Boulevard. This would enhance the access between Pleasanton and the Altamont at no cost to the taxpayers. Tolls would apply only south of Stanley Boulevard to 680. He understood that the users of the road would be paying the cost, not using Measure B funds. (Charts were given to Council). This chart explained the increase in gas taxes through the years. He believed that the gas taxes should be increased to maintain the same ratio of per mile charge. Mr. Allen supported the toll road and believed that this was an improvement that would eliminate the traffic going through the city. Pat Stillman, Sunol, spoke in opposition to the toll road for two reasons: environmentally and morally. She believed that the road would be growth inducing and create more gridlock onto 1-680. She was strongly opposed to using public funds while the state is in such a financial position. Richard Glenn, representing the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce and its Transportation Committee, stated that the Chamber was in support of the toll road and urged Council to adopt the draft resolution. He believed that there will not be state funding in the near future for Highway 84 project and that both cities (Pleasanton and Livemore) would benefit from the traffic relief. The tollway as proposed would compliment the Regional Transportation Program. He pointed out that there had been no indication that Measure B funds would be used for the tollway. Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angela, spoke in favor of the toll road. He complimented staff on the report presented to Council this evening. He referred to page 3, item 2 and stated that he believed that there was a misuse of Measure B funds for the Isabel extension. He urged Council to vote for this project. Dennis Parker, 150 17th Street #202, Oakland, represented the California Tollway Company, indicated that the Company supported the staff recommendation and agreed with the general conditions and the conditions that were identified by the Chamber of Commerce. He pointed out that they disavow any interest in Measure B funds. He believed it was imperative that Pleasanton, Livemore and Dublin pursue their own avenues in finding ways to fund State Route 84 improvements. Mr. Parker encouraged the City of Pleasanton to participate in the EIR process. The Company believes, after studying the traffic patterns between Tracy and 1-580/I-680 Corridor, that from an economic standpoint, there is enough travel demand to warrant his company investing a substantial amount of sum of money in further studies. The Company is preparing a draft of 9/1/92 14