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98 <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott replied that realistically, only the area along <br /> Sunol Boulevard and along Bernal Avenue from Valley Avenue to the <br /> school could be done by September. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver suggested that staff put together a plan on <br /> whatever portion can be done quickly and that the School District <br /> look into expanding its bus service to the other areas. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bob Silva, 3766 Oak Brook Court, stated that the bike <br /> paths that are part of the Laguna Oaks project will go from <br /> Muirwood Road South around Bernal Avenue to 1-680; however, these <br /> will not be built by the time the school opens. He suggested that <br /> the City talk to Wheels about the possibility of re-routing some <br /> of its buses in the morning and evening to the areas to be served <br /> by the Middle School to mitigate the situation over a period of <br /> time until a total bike path is in place. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer stated that the combination of Wheels and the <br /> school bus system is an excellent idea. However, he indicated <br /> that he would prefer to look into the bike trail system first and <br /> use the buses as a fall-back position. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr commented that there are problems with the Livermore <br /> Amador Valley Transportation Authority (LATVA) funding for Wheels <br /> and that there would be conflicts regarding having the public <br /> system replace the school bus system. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes suggested that if realistically, the bike trail <br /> cannot be done by September, Council should amend the CIP budget <br /> and get funding for the bike trails approved before the next <br /> fiscal year. He also recommended that staff communicate with the <br /> School District and Wheels regarding transportation possibilities <br /> for areas without a bike trail. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr stated that time and resources to address the whole <br /> system are limited. She suggested that staff inquire from the <br /> School District which route it expects to have the most number of <br /> students on, and then prioritize where the need is most critical. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver recommended that staff find out how much can be <br /> done by September, where this would be feasible, how much this <br /> would cost, and come back to Council with a report. It could then <br /> proceed with what can be accomplished by September and look for <br /> alternatives for areas beyond that. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer indicated that he supported Mr. Tarver's <br /> suggestion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler stated that realistically, there would be no other <br /> way than through the CIP that the City can take on capital <br /> projects. He agreed that staff identify the areas where the <br /> project could be started. <br /> <br /> -10- <br /> 2-20-90 <br /> <br /> <br />