Review, Comment on Proposed Service Expansion Plan
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10/05/2015
In one of the largest service increases and most extensive service redesigns, AC Transit’s proposed Service Expansion Plan (SEP) is envisioned to significantly enhance local service for existing riders and attract thousands of new riders to public transit. The guiding principles in the development of the SEP have been to:
- Improve reliability
- Improve frequency
- Increase hours of service, particularly on nights and weekends
- Improve connections to key destinations and high density neighborhoods
- Establish consistent weekday and weekend routing
- Increase access to frequent service
- Improve network clarity and simplicity
The SEP, presented now for final public comment, grew out of a year of extensive staff analysis and three rounds of public input. Among its features are:
- A “Frequent Network” of 15 lines with 15-minute frequency or better
- Upgrade of 15 other lines to 20-minute or 30-minute frequency
- Elimination of circulator loop lines
- Expansion of weekend service on 29 lines
- More lines that are shorter and direct, and fewer overlapping lines in major corridors
Most of the improvements would be funded by Measure BB, the Alameda County transportation sales tax approved by voters in 2014.
Between October 13 and 28, a series of six meetings about the SEP will be held in Hayward, El Cerrito, Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Leandro. Attend one of the meetings, talk with staff about the specific proposals, and submit comments. Public meeting details are available here.
Individuals, organizations, and agencies may submit comments on the SEP by Monday, November 9, at 5:00 p.m. by:
- Filling out line-specific online forms here.
- Filling out comment forms at public meetings and events
- Submitting written comments:
- by mail to AC Transit Board of Directors, 1600 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- by fax to (510) 891-7157
- by e-mail to planning@actransit.org
- Leaving comments in a voicemail message by calling (510) 891-7201 for English, (510) 891-7291 for Spanish, or (510) 891-7292 for Chinese.
Comments may also be submitted by speaking or providing written comments at the public hearing.
Public Hearing on the Service Expansion Plan
Wednesday, November 11
2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
AC Transit Board of Directors Room
1600 Franklin Street
Oakland