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3. Busway alternatives may include consideration of electric or dual-mode propulsion systems to reduce noise and exhaust problems associated with diesel buses on the busway. 4. TSM measures should be included in any alternative examined as a supplement and/or interim service rather than as a discrete alternative. 5. Efforts should be made to maintain a reasonable corridor within the Southern Pacific right-of-way free of utilities and other features that would increase the cost and implementation difficulties of any future transit system. 6. Future detailed analyses should focus on the exclusive use of the abandoned Southern Pacific right-of-way because it provides the maximum service potential and least costly alignment. However, the option to use the outside edge of the freeway right-of-way between Rudgear Road and Sycamore Valley Road should also be retained pending detailed cost and environmental analyses. Staff Recommendation Staff supports the recommendations of the San Ramon/Branchline/I-680 Corridor Study, with the exception of number 5. Whereas it is important that "efforts should be made to maintain a reasonable corridor within the Southern Pacific right-of-way," keeping it "free of utilities" presents a problem. An option has been purchased from Contra Costa County within the Southern Pacific right-of-way for use by the Tri-Valley Wastewater Authority. The study's recommendations should not conflict with this option. Therefore, staff recommends your Council endorse the study's recommendation's 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; and a revised recommendation number 5 in support of maintaining a reasonable corridor within the Southern Pacific right-of-way. It is also recommended that the endorsement be forwarded to the Steering Committee and Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Respectfully submitted, SR87:169