METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
for the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
R E V I S E D D R A F T
July 20, 2007
Appendix D
Public Participation Plan Outreach
Detailed Web Survey Results
Metropolitan Transportation Commission Appendix D: Web Survey Results
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Development of the Public Participation Plan
Detailed Web Survey Results
Prior to development of the Draft Public Participation Plan, staff conducted a Web survey
asking questions about ways to improve public participation. The survey consisted of 18 questions
and was available on the Web for 33 days. MTC e- mailed its entire contact database regarding the
survey, and asked other groups – such as AC Transit, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition
( TALC), the California Alliance for Jobs and Urban Habitat – to also notify their constituencies
and partners. There were a total of 1,574 completed surveys and 216 partially completed surveys.
Enclosed are the detailed results from the Web survey. In reviewing the open- ended
comments, please disregard the number in front of each comment.
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1. Transportation is consistently one of the most important issues concerning Bay Area residents.
Which transportation issues are you interested in? Choose up to three.
ISSUE NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Expanding public transit services 1,108 70%
Improving transit connections and reliability 1,001 64%
Reducing congestion on roadways 804 51%
Improving pavement quality and eliminating potholes 531 34%
Addressing transportation's impact on the environment 503 32%
Increasing the number of transit- oriented developments 417 27%
Other ( If you need more space, use last question.) 258 16%
2. MTC has meetings or events to introduce transportation- related topics to the public, or to ask input from the
public on specific transportation issues. What would encourage you to attend a meeting or event to discuss
Bay Area transportation issues? Please rate each item below from
1 ( extremely likely) to 4 ( extremely unlikely)
Response Extremely Likely Likely Unlikely
Extremely
Unlikely
Number % Number % Number % Number %
Interesting meeting topic 371 25% 771 52% 247 17% 83 6%
Meeting topic that affects me directly 723 49% 617 42% 89 6% 46 3%
Meeting co- sponsored by a familiar
community- based group 116 8% 505 35% 603 41% 232 16%
Meeting provisions ( e. g., childcare, food,
etc.) 106 7% 272 19% 614 42% 461 32%
Transit pass or other gift 293 20% 429 29% 438 30% 302 21%
Translation services provided 54 4% 126 9% 412 29% 838 59%
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
Comment
Response Category
253 Because it affects my work. Career- related
540 Professional advancement Career- related
584 As part of my job. ( I attend a lot of meetings, so I am not inclined to go to those that are not if huge
importance.
Career- related
585 Professional interest Career- related
610 As a public sector employee, I would attend if it related to my work, but not for personal reasons. I don't have
enough time.
Career- related
718 Networking Career- related
911 To network with others Career- related
154 Because I work for a transit agency. Career- related
351 Impact to my organization Career- related
41 Use knowledge with my work associates and relationship with my work and clients. Career- related
12 Networking with other professionals Career- related
26 Related to my job Career- related
27 Project development for consultant Career- related
37 Subject is related to my job. Career- related
188 A clear agenda that outlines the proposals begin discussed along with the benefits, pitfalls, and financial plan. Clear agenda
495 Tight agenda, released ahead of time. Clear agenda
31 To understand what is important to other people in my community and region. Community concerns
205 Possible benefit that directly effects or involves our area. Community concerns
220 I care about quality of life in the Bay Area. Community concerns
225 To understand how changes may affect the community. Community concerns
245 Prioritize community concerns Community concerns
249 If it impacted my community, neighborhood directly. Community concerns
251 My general interest in improving the quality of life in the Bay Area. Community concerns
269 If the issue at hand affects me directly; i. e., it's in my neighborhood Community concerns
277 Improvements to my community in addition to impacts that directly affect my daily life activities. Community concerns
520 Because it affects my community. Community concerns
708 to educate other in my local community. And to promote public transportation culture, Community concerns
788 If it affects my neighborhood directly. Community concerns
798 If they related directly to my area Community concerns
42 To hear local viewpoints Community concerns
44 I feel there is an opportunity for community ideas to be incorporated into the RTP. Community concerns
44 1. Part of the city I'm concerned about. 2. Specific transportation problem. Community concerns
49 Learn what other community members think. Community concerns
23 Keep my city informed and improve transit options Community concerns
24 I would like to contribute or listen in to the most important thing for our area. Community concerns
383 I prefer e- mail updates and an option to send opinions that way as well. Email preferred
388 I would prefer to limit my input to e- mail. Email preferred
19 Potential availability of funding for transportation projects. Funding
38 To discuss funding programs and prepare strategies for future infrastructure maintenance needs aka funding in
future with alternately fueled vehicles not gasoline.
Funding
42 Fundings available, future planning. Funding
60 Provide advise on how funds should be distributed. Funding
76 To provide suggestions on ways to increase public transportation in the area and on how to use funding to
impact as many commuters as possible.
Funding
79 Evaluate use of funds Funding
96 Because squeaky wheels get funding.... Funding
101 Gain information to assist the agency I work for in competing for funding. Funding
110 To spend transportation dollars on more effectively. There are alternatives to BART extensions like E- BART
& commuter rail.
Funding
164 Discussion of cost effective transport Funding
171 See where the money is being spent. Keep the activists in line Funding
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
186 A move to bring down the cost of BART..... enough already! $ 9.00+ round trip from Fremont to downtown
SF? And this is called mass transit?
Funding
195 Streamlining the process you are required to go thru. Too much process, waste of time and money. Funding
221 Future planning involving communities. More money directed to minority and low income communities. Funding
230 To share my concerns with the way projects are funded or to assist in the development of transportation
priorities
Funding
232 To energize the region's political structure to allocate funds or to initiate legislation to improve our quality of
life through transportation improvements.
Funding
239 Learn about potential incentives they may be linked to performance in any one of the areas. Funding
246 Discussion of funding priorities and projects Funding
329 Distributing information on how projects will be funded, and the length of time it will take for improvements
to be completed.
Funding
350 Cost of transit Funding
358 To find out how public transit is going to increase. Funding
360 If I thought my attendance/ input could directly support transit funding or development. Funding
362 Networking with potential developers of TOD, learning about new funding opportunities for TOD projects,
learning about what other cities are doing to create/ implement TOD development in their communities.
Funding
368 Lower bus fares Funding
420 To find out where taxpayer dollars are going and how effectively they are being spent. I want to see these
decision makers in person. The toll booth fiasco ( construction then demolition before they were even used) at the
Benicia Bridge is ridiculous and infuriating!
Funding
432 Integrating payment systems to make transit more convenient ( translink and ez rider, which I have, would be
better as one system, for example)
Funding
529 Pricing Funding
566 Cheaper BART and AC Transit prices for community college students & UC Berkeley workers, cheaper
monthly bus passes for adults ($ 70/ month is above most people's means!!)
Funding
581 To make sure that the funding is directed to where it is suppose to go, toward the roads and transportation
system.
Funding
586 Expence of public transit when it is not particularly trustworthy. Funding
592 Economic concerns Funding
605 Lower cost products Funding
606 Any discussion on funding opportunities for projects. Funding
624 Hear about regional plans for transit use and funding. Funding
626 To help ensure that transit does not swallow a disproportionate share of available money. Most trips are taken
in cars, and the bulk of the transportation money ought to be spent on local streets and roads, and highway
interchange improvements.
Funding
645 If services were being cut, if fares increased disproportionately, if a single pass for all modes of public transit
was available, etc.
Funding
721 Financial impact Funding
781 To voice my concerns about what I consider to be expensive, mis- directed efforts at improving the
transportation infrastructure.
Funding
786 To let the iditots, who are in charge of the funding, to know how wrong they are in their placiing of funds. Funding
787 To find out where all the money is actually going. Funding
796 To discuss a significant increase in gasoline tax. Funding
802 Take money from gas and other auto related taxes and use for roads Funding
809 To request a hike in the gas tax! Funding
818 To lower or control the cost of transportation. Funding
820 To be able to speak up about overwhelming tax increases to pay for some of the more exotic plans for
transportation
Funding
828 Gas tax to finance roads Funding
831 Statewide gas tax increase Funding
844 Providing a good program with concrete ideas and a already approved budget to implement them Funding
880 to help determine how to spend a huge stream of new gasoline tax revenues on fast, cost- effective rail and bus
transit.
Funding
888 To say NO to anyone who wants raise any kind of new taxes for highways. Funding
917 To end the senseless subsidies to SOVs. Funding
920 If I thought my attendance would reduce the expenditures on highway expansions and on grandiose but Funding
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
overly costly and ineffective transit investments.
930 To have input on how transportation dollars are spent Funding
136 I would like to learn how final decisions regarding which projects are approved and which are delayed are
made. Watching the in fighting accompanying the recent decisions leads me to believe that final decisions are
based more on political pressure than on measured needs. If MTC can design a program to rate the condition of
pavements, why not a numerical system to quantify priorities? It really frosts me to see the political pols, with zero
expertise in Transportation, be given so much decision- making power. A prime example: The cost in time and
money caused by the delays brought about by the interference in I- 80 rebuild by Messrs. Jerry and Willie Brown.
Disgusting!
Funding
199 Constraints on project implementations Funding
234 Because the impact is widespread and increasing costs w/ little to no results is getting real old. Funding
377 Too many public transit decisions seem to be influenced more by budget than by concerns of how those
changes will impact the needs of the actual transit user. It seems like there is nobody making long or short term
planning decisions actually depending on public transit for their own personal mobility.
Funding
792 I really wouldn't. Unless there's more revenue/ increased budget, it's all talk. Funding
202 Transportation is a large concern that impacts the economy and growth of the Bay Area. Transportation
should move forward intelligently with, in part, a focus on the current and future increasing cost of fuel.
Funding
5 If our community was getting left out of funding opportunities. Funding
36 If there is a direct linkage to funding for transportation or other monetary incentive to FIX the problems. Funding
9 To see that highway funds are spent on highways not thrown away on so called transit systems like Bart or ac
transit. Two systems that are no use to almost everyone. Fix the roads and make transit riders pay there own way.
Funding
17 To keep the MTC from spending $ 12 million extra on the CalPark Tunnel for rail engineering that it will never
use
Funding
34 To address inequities in the distribution of transportation funding. Funding
47 Provide input on funding allocations and how local transportation dollars should be spent Funding
19 Information on plans and progress General interest
8 I am interested with all transportation issues. General interest
16 Simply to learn more about the topic being discussed. General interest
30 Find out what's happening General interest
57 To hear what concerns other people General interest
278 An interest in the issue - affected by the issue. General interest
294 To educate my self on the issue being discussed. General interest
342 Find out how to help reach solutions General interest
372 Something i need to know about General interest
454 To listen! To learn! General interest
524 For future information General interest
537 Someone else may be having the same issues that I have. It would be good hear other points of view about
issues, and how to solve them.
General interest
557 Just to stay informed General interest
558 Address issues that may not be on the agenda. General interest
565 To make sure that the right decisions are made General interest
616 I would like to be a part of what is going on and to learn. General interest
631 So that we may try to achieve the best transportation in the bay area. General interest
688 To understand the topic better by interacting with speakers; to find out how developed are some
transportation topics- goals.
General interest
691 My issues are covered. General interest
716 Just to see what's going on. General interest
724 Solutions General interest
731 To hear what others are saying about transportation issues. General interest
732 Because I am genuinely interested. I just do not currently know about said meetings. General interest
810 Re answers to # 2-- public participation can only realistically occur if some of those services are provided to
those who need them. re this question # 3-- we have to start thinking like a region in order to act regionally. this is
part of that process.
General interest
811 TO BE INFORMED General interest
829 Because I am interested in transportation General interest
832 To stay current in what's going on General interest
840 Find out latest info, give me input General interest
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
874 I like the idea of discussing transportation issues with others, both to encourage good allocation of
government resources and to gather enthusiasm for good ideas that can be promoted by individuals,
organizations, and government.
General interest
875 It's good for me, good for the environment, and a public duty. General interest
902 To talk to the board members and staff in a more relaxed environment. Would like to see them in each
community. This should be on going, not just one shot. Three minutes at a board meeting and/ or a letter to the
board just does not work. There should be regular meetings with each member in their district.
General interest
915 Transportation in the Bay Area is very important to me. Having no car, transportation is all i got. I am glad
that i can go from Point A to Point B at the time I need to be
General interest
29 To get to know more about the specific issue General interest
33 I'm very interested in transport issues, just unlikely to attend a meeting. Nothing personal I assure you! General interest
39 Transit is a very important issue to me and the groups to which I belong, such as the League or Women
Voters. Meetings are seldom held in East County and seldom at a time I can attend ( I work from 8: 30 a. m. to 5: 00
p. m.) I think transit is the key to unclogging roads and improving the quality of life for everyone.
General interest
693 Because i care... General interest
5 To work on solutions General interest
43 Respected Speakers Good speakers
51 If an interesting speaker were on the meeting's agenda. Good speakers
93 Choose speakers who are expert on the next phases of transportation, ie, beyond cars. Good speakers
187 Have famous and well known speakers conducting the meetings. Good speakers
317 A speaker from the Reason Foundation or American Dream Coalition Good speakers
597 Engaging speaker. Good speakers
733 Interesting speaker Good speakers
749 Interesting speaker or expert Good speakers
892 If there were a presenter who was well known in the industry or had unique insights. Good speakers
914 A panel of top executives from different transportation agencies. Good speakers
526 I use public transportation. If it directly affects me, I'd be interested. Input matters
531 I'm primarily motivated by whether the issues to be addressed at the meeting affect me directly ( e. g. bus
routes I travel).
Input matters
615 Would only attend if the issue or issues are directly of importance to me or my family. Input matters
639 If the subject was pertinent to me and the meeting was able to fit into my hectic schedule Input matters
662 To make a difference with issues that directly effect me and my community. Input matters
685 Relativity Input matters
869 Sorry to sound selfish, but it would probably have to be an issue with a very major impact to my family,
whether positive or negative.
Input matters
895 Primarily because it would impact me. The issue is - I never know about these meetings / they aren't well
publicized.
Input matters
6 If there is an issue that denotes urgency, like the possibility of cutting off some transportation line, issues related
to environmental pollution. Making me feel that my participation is important.
Input matters
7 To participate in public decision making Input matters
18 To influence change to reduce pollution from autos and trucks. Input matters
21 If it helps get something, tangible done! Input matters
24 If the information that was to be presented, was actually something that could actually have a chance to be
accomplished.
Input matters
33 To learn more about regional issues and how my city could participate in the decision process Input matters
36 Direct impact to neighborhood i live or work. Input matters
39 Some assurance that input from me has an impact. Many times, meetings give the impression that they are held
in service of some public participation requirement rather than a sincere desire to learn something. Specific
discussion about how input is used and included in subsequent decision making would be reassuring.
Input matters
44 If I thought MTC would really take public comment into account when making decisions Input matters
50 If I felt the event would help improve transportation in the near term, as opposed to a 30- year plan. Input matters
53 Offer insight on overlooked topic or alternative Input matters
54 To let the MTC know that African Americans are interested in public issues/ concerns and to have them hear
and learn from our experiences.
Input matters
64 To feel I give meaningful input that's heard by transportation planners Input matters
65 If it were clear that my participation would make a difference Input matters
73 To feel like my attendance had an effect and to become more informed Input matters
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
83 If I felt it was possible that thoughtful public input would be considered in decision- making. This is a pretty tall
order.
Input matters
87 To make sure the needs of the public are being met properly Input matters
91 To make sure the public opinion is being properly represented Input matters
94 To register my opinion. Input matters
95 If the subject matter was something that would have a considerable, serious and long reaching positive impact
on transportation issues, instead of shortsighted, bandaid approaches.
Input matters
107 IF IT WAS A MEETING THAT SOMETHING WAS REALLY ACOMPLISHED NOT THE SAME
OLE PEOPLE SAYING THE SAME OLD THINGS
Input matters
109 If I thought my presence/ input/ ideas would be seriously listened to. My time is very limited and I hate to
waste time at endless meetings.
Input matters
112 If I felt it had any impact Input matters
113 To influence decision makers Input matters
114 To address govt officials Input matters
116 I thought I could genuinely effect the outcome. Input matters
118 To learn or give input on new, innovative things MTC is doing or exploring. That is things that are a radical
departure from the current way of transportation ( car- dominated) and development ( suburban sprawl) that
characterized the bay area. While there are isolated examples of change, they are too isolated and are not really
" policy" or standard practice in terms of how development and transportation is working in the bay area.
Input matters
127 Where I was heard, listen to, and treated like I was a citizen and not just asked questions because the panel
needed to do so when the policy was all ready decided ahead of time.
Input matters
129 If I believed MTC would take public input into account more instead of disregarding it Input matters
135 If I felt could have a vote or " true voice" in the process and felt that it was sincere and not just " pc" on the
part of MTC.
Input matters
139 To have an impact on decisions Input matters
142 To provide my own input into the process. Input matters
143 To be informed re: developments being proposed and to have input into personal issues/ concerns re: their
impact on my community and the environment
Input matters
145 Real opportunity to influence policy making. Input matters
150 An outside chance that someone might actually listen to and reflect upon my suggestions Input matters
155 Express ideas and / or responses to ideas. Input matters
159 If I thought there was an opportunity to hear from and speak to agency planners, to make a real difference in
transit services.
Input matters
163 I want to make my opinions and ideas known. Input matters
169 Help shape future policy & response programs Input matters
177 Active participation and letting decision makers know my concern is important. Input matters
178 If I had a feeling that I could have a real impact Input matters
183 They seem like a farce. It feels like public has absolutely no impact on decisions. In fact, it seems like
decisions are already taken before the public meetings.
Input matters
194 Confidence that process was meaningful and decision processes transparent Input matters
197 If it was clear that it would lead to action, not just process. Input matters
207 If I thought that meeting attendance would actually help be heard rather than politics as usual. Input matters
208 To present an alternative view to the politically assigned or generated projects that waste money. Input matters
209 To feel my opinion will be really considered Input matters
216 To make certain that all intest are reflected and considered in process Input matters
223 If I felt like my concerns would be addressed. Input matters
237 In hopes of improving services that I use every day Input matters
240 The possibility of genuine action as a follow up to the meeting. Input matters
241 Voice my opinion to put in additional public transit Input matters
242 If action in meeting could be timely applied to the issue in community Input matters
252 TO FIND ANSWERS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS AND WORK ON SOLUTIONS. SELL CONCEPT
OF CAR POOLING AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND FREQUENCY OF PUBLIC TRANSIT.
Input matters
259 To spend my time at a meeting, I would want to know that the input would have some impact on decisions
made by MTC.
Input matters
270 Assurance that input/ good ideas would be considered and implemented Input matters
272 If there was something specific that could be accomplished by my attending, not just info sharing. Input matters
282 Results. If I make a suggestion, I would like to know that it is being seriously considered--- even if rejected in Input matters
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the final analysis.
283 Clear sense of outcome and that action will be taken Input matters
285 Honest consideration by MTC of real alternatives like the TRANSDEF Smart Growth Alternative; education
of public about pricing; research on market demand for non- car- based land use and moblity systems; recognition
that highway capacity does not help congestion and causes GHGs, energy depletion, pollution. This little box is
cramping my style.
Input matters
287 If i felt I had something to contribute and if it fit within my current job... Input matters
292 Participation Input matters
302 Confidence that public input will genuinely shape decisions; is not just for show. Input matters
304 I would want to inform the public about the transportation needs of people who are blind, like me. Input matters
306 To let officials know that transportation is more than cars and freeways. Land use and priorities need to
change.
Input matters
312 To encourage agencies to do better at coordinating services between bus, BART, train Input matters
314 I would like to attend to give my input but also to hear the input of others then compare our needs and see
how that translates to the actions taken.
Input matters
315 To express my opinion of transit priorities and know they will be logged for future planners to review and
consider.
Input matters
320 If my participation could have an impact on the decision making. If it's just to hear bureaucratic
rationalization and blather, not interested. If it's potentially influential to have citizen participation, then interested.
In short, I'd like to be involved earlier in the decision making process.
Input matters
334 Add input on important matters Input matters
337 Some level of certainty that items brought up will receive careful consideration. Input matters
338 I would like to have a public comment period to tell my story in front of the audience. Input matters
341 Possibility that policy makers may give input consideration Input matters
344 If I knew that my input carried weight and that I could be informed of the consequences of the meeting. Input matters
349 I would be more likely to attend if I knew that my voice would be heard and responded to. Input matters
353 Action oriented agenda where it is clear that public input is valued Input matters
356 Likelihood of participation having a concrete, beneficial effect on outcomes of the process Input matters
359 If I felt something tangible would be developed as a result. Input matters
376 To voice problems with the current system. Input matters
378 Promote the views and observations by people who actually use the system ( as compared to those that
administer the system)
Input matters
380 If I had specific input and knew someone was really listening that could do something. Input matters
394 To get updates about future developments, or to be able to speak and be heard about my own concerns. Input matters
404 Meeting with directors and top managers where our input actually gets to someone with decision- making
authority.
Input matters
407 To give my perspective on how the service is run: the level of training and competence of the drivers, the
comfort and cleanliness of the buses, the placement of bus stops, etc.
Input matters
413 To speak up on behalf of public transit riders. Input matters
427 To feel as if I had an actual voice in the process and was not being patronized or ignored. Input matters
431 To lend or voice support to the issues that interest me. BTW, I moved here from Detroit ( no reliable public
transport) less than 2 years ago, and I was delighted to not have to bring a car out here with me! But I think many
people don't use public transit, especially at night, because the wait times are too inconvenient. I see a lot more
people using the busses and BART during the day ( i. e., commuting to/ from work).
Input matters
434 If i knew it would make a difference. Input matters
439 To bring up the following issues: 1. Bus drivers on cell phones while driving; 2. Bus drivers who are
unmindful of passengers getting to their seats safely before taking off; 3. Curbing cell phone use by passengers; 4.
Curbing rowdiness of some young passengers.
Input matters
456 If I thought the issue wasn't already decided. MTC shops for a consultant that tells you what staff wants. Input matters
475 If it seemed like the meeting answers would actually have an impact, or was for a reason other than evaluating
the most profitable approaches and only implementing those.
Input matters
476 To have input on public policy. Input matters
477 To give, and receive feedback on issues that are important to me as well as others. Input matters
481 Mostly to have input on issues that directly affect my ability to get to and from places Input matters
493 I'd want to know that my participation would actually impact the meeting, my contribution would be valued
and results would address why or why not individual comments/ suggestions were included.
Input matters
494 To see the quality of input into any major changes in the Bay Area's transportation services ( i. e., is the Input matters
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commission or group the usual suspects of hand picked political cronies who don't even use public transportation
and/ or is there input from everyday people who rely on/ support public transportation).
497 If I felt my attendance could have any impact on policy. Input matters
503 Indication that my attendance would make a difference - a policy or operational or decision- making
difference.
Input matters
512 Provide input on important issue and/ or help shape what happens. Input matters
517 To make sure transit & transportation issues are adequately ( and fairly) presented and discussed. Input matters
518 To express my displeasure on the ever increasing rate hikes along with the reduction in services and the
redicules amount of wait times for buses, especially during commute hours.
Input matters
521 To let the head of the transportation departments know how the real truth ( they should give up their vehicles
for a week and take public transportation) wear my shoes and see what its like...
Input matters
523 If it could make a difference, instead of just being another meeting... eg if it could change the quality of the
Transbay Terminal in my lifetime.
Input matters
534 If I thought that my input would be heard by commissioners and staff with decision making power. Input matters
542 To see something actually accomplished rather than people just patting each other on the back. Input matters
548 To have an opportunity to express my opinions Input matters
549 If I felt that my perspective would be taken into serious consideration by policymakers. Input matters
550 If my issues would be heard and taken seriously. 3 minutes or 1 minute to talk cannot be taken too seriously,
but it's often all the public is alloted.
Input matters
551 If I thought that MTC would really hear and respond to input; not so sure; MTC has cut public transportation
( especially bus service) so much and it seems to be going in the same direction
Input matters
556 Have suggestions to improve service and how to make it more participant friendly Input matters
567 To provide input. Input matters
571 Express my voice Input matters
575 It is important to have a say in what affects us... my main issue is being able to get to meetings and have them
at times I am available
Input matters
580 High probability of results from the meeting. Allowing the public to have reasonable input. Input matters
591 To have a voice in public transportation because I am a part of that at least 6 days a week. with at least 2- 3
hours spent daily on public transit
Input matters
598 If I feel that I have the power to affect the outcome of a decision- making process Input matters
604 If i could add to discussion Input matters
614 To see if these meetings have any impact! Because I am doubtful of the impact of these meetings! Input matters
617 It would be more likely if I felt my participation would precipitate improvement. Input matters
618 If I thought my input really mattered Input matters
622 Something that would show that it made a difference. Input matters
641 To have input on important Bay Area transportation issues Input matters
649 If there is an opportunity for feedback to have an actual impact Input matters
650 Just the chance to have my opinions heard. Input matters
667 If there were results from these meetings. Input matters
669 If I attend that my opinion or others opinion matters. Input matters
672 That public opinion is really taken into consideration Input matters
679 Because the needs of people who ride public transit must be considered as well as the needs of the transit
agencies and the area as a whole.
Input matters
681 The meeting has a clear purpose and my attendance will make a difference in the near future. The timeframe
for transit projects is often very long and it's not clear if my input will help achieve anything in the near future. I
would like to know where the decisions being made fit into the scheme of decision making that will occur in the
short term.
Input matters
690 * If important decisions are being made; * If I think my attendance/ opinion will make a difference Input matters
692 To express my concern on my direct relation to transportation issues. To address issues specific to my
neighborhood, such as new parking regualtions or street sweeping policies.
Input matters
694 To voice opinions on current service and equipment Input matters
701 Discussion allowing public input Input matters
709 If there were indications my attendance could help support a specific change Input matters
710 To make sure my voice is heard and makes a difference on transportation issues. Input matters
711 To impact policies that will benefit underrepresented communities Input matters
715 To express my opinion Input matters
725 To give input - sometimes ideas/ plans seem to come from a few people and don't always capture the needs of Input matters
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the end user
726 As a forum to help inform policy- makers and elected officials about larger, regional needs and how they can
help address these needs through actions within their own communities.
Input matters
727 Hopefully the staff will listen. Input matters
736 Listen and possibly provide input Input matters
739 To make sure decision makers know how folks who actually use public transit feel. Input matters
740 To address deficiencies in the current options and to obtain direct feedback from transit leaders. Input matters
755 To be involved and help shape what we do as a community. Input matters
763 To share information, and to speak with other s about common concerns. Input matters
769 I would attend if I knew it would make some kind of a difference. It doesn't currently seem that an individual
voice carries much weight with Bay Area transportation agencies.
Input matters
770 I'd be more likely to attend if I knew an important decision was being made that needed input on something
important to me.
Input matters
771 Influence planniing Input matters
772 I want to have input on transportation issues affecting the Bay Area. I observe a tendency to focus on
punitive actions rather than encouragement for people to change.
Input matters
780 I it was perceived that my participation would actually have sufficient influence in the decision process to be
worth my time. Or if detailed answers are given to what's been tried before & what's being done. Asking for more
money for the same level ( i. e., status quoue) or worse is a major turn off.
Input matters
793 Learn how to effect policy Input matters
806 Indication that meeting will lead to action Input matters
814 If I felt my input would have an impact. Input matters
824 That the transit people in attendance are in a position to make decisions and move efforts forward.
Sometimes it looks like a " show" so that the gov't can say they're getting public input.
Input matters
830 Results, not talk, results. Input matters
839 To add input on behalf of myself, as well as others who might not be able to attend. Input matters
857 If provided the opportunity to shape the discussion or issue rather than to just hear and react to staff
findings/ recommendations, I would attend the meeting. Real public participation allows for input from the very
beginning, before the scoping starts. Many times, the Agenda makes it clear that a decision has been made and the
public is just invited to hear the decision( s); that is NOT Public Participation.
Input matters
859 Does my opinion really matter? Input matters
861 To have my voice heard as a disabled rider. Input matters
862 To voice my concerns and make suggestions. Input matters
864 Meaningful impact possibilities Input matters
871 If I feel that my attendance will make a meaningful impact on any decisions made. Input matters
876 So my opinions and wishes can be heard outside of the electoral process. Input matters
879 If I was convinced it would make a difference. Input matters
885 Confirmation that I would be heard and listened to. Input matters
887 Learn about plans, have an impact on decision makers Input matters
893 Input opportunities that make a real difference -- open, group- based planning that is well coordinated and
that sticks.
Input matters
897 TO have a chance to provide input. Input matters
904 To have some say so in Planning!! Input matters
916 To stress the importance of expansion to eastern regions ( ie: the Central Valley, Delta regions) Input matters
919 If believe input from meeting would lead to improvements that would not be wiped out at times of reduced
budget
Input matters
924 To express concerns that planners appear to have not considered. Input matters
928 To express my concern on how to improve the horrible traffic in the bay area! Input matters
931 Believing the forum was a viable means of voicing my opinions Input matters
507 to see if anything improves. Input matters
535 Seeing quick responses to the needs expressed in previous meetings Input matters
547 If I knew that something important would come of it - if it actually meant something to go there. Input matters
55 To provide direction for what I would like to see accomplished Input matters
15 Elected officials or commission members in attendance who can act upon my concerns. Input matters
27 To suggest ideas that would impact decision making Input matters
32 Letting decision- makers know about the importance of increasing density around transit stops. Input matters
2 If I had any assurance that what I would say would actually have the desired effect on policy and actions Input matters
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4 Sense that it would make some difference to public policy Input matters
8 Be part of the decision making process by actively participating in the meeting. Input matters
16 To find out what's planned and give my input Input matters
22 Public transportation is vital to my life- style. I want to be present at meetings, to give input as to what will help
my public transportation experience.
Input matters
25 To put in ideas and solutions that will be incorporated into the final decision making process Input matters
32 To try to provide input that would lead to decisions that improve mobility and quality of life on an equitable
basis for the region
Input matters
40 If there are public officials there who actually listen to input and have the ability to affect policy. Input matters
41 Knowing participation and opinions would affect official decision making Input matters
45 To voice my ideas to help improve transportation Input matters
46 Assist in setting priorities, making decisions on projects Input matters
3 Central location near BART Meeting location/ time
14 Would be more likely to attend if meetings were held at more local sites. i. e. Walnut Creek, Pleasanton,
Livermore
Meeting location/ time
23 Near my home Meeting location/ time
26 Meetings need to be at times and locations that people who work all day can attend. Schedule meetings at 6pm
or later, and have them in several cities ( San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and some in between).
Meeting location/ time
56 Convenience of time and location Meeting location/ time
62 Ease of attendance, proximity to my residence Meeting location/ time
68 Convenient location and time of day Meeting location/ time
74 Have it closer to my home and have it in the evening. I work 8- 5PM and can't get off to attend meetings like
this.
Meeting location/ time
78 If it directly affected my home or route to work Meeting location/ time
81 Lack of time on my part. Usually they are held at inconvenient times. Usually they are held in Oakland, and I
have no desire to cross the bay.
Meeting location/ time
82 A more convenient meeting location. Sure, your headquarters are in Oakland.... but San Francisco is a more
central location for people coming from the entire Bay Area. Choose a location that is readily served by frequent
public transportation.
Meeting location/ time
85 Located close to home during early evening Meeting location/ time
89 Meeting location ( in the South Bay) Meeting location/ time
98 The location should be convenient to public transit, especially to BART or anywhere in central Contra Costa
County.
Meeting location/ time
111 Convenient and confortable meeting place and time. Downtown. Meeting location/ time
122 Having it in Marin Meeting location/ time
124 First need to be aware of meeting and topics. Meeting location/ time
125 I live in San Jose. Public transit to the East Bay is terrible. I will not drive to go to any meeting held in the
East Bay. My major concern is BART to SAN JOSE, more Baby Bullet service from SJ to SF, and a New
Transbay Terminal and CalTrain Downtown SF Extension.
Meeting location/ time
131 Proximity to my home. Meeting location/ time
138 Location of the meeting Meeting location/ time
140 Held at a location near where I live and work. And accessible by public transit. And help after 7 pm. Meeting location/ time
147 Near transit service that has frequent service Meeting location/ time
148 Day of the week and time Meeting location/ time
152 Convenient location Meeting location/ time
153 Nearby location Meeting location/ time
158 More likely to attend if the meeting is in the North Bay, not Oakland. Meeting location/ time
161 Meeting place in Sonoma or Marin Meeting location/ time
166 If the meeting were located where I live and in the evenings. Meeting location/ time
168 Convenient location, easy access by public transit, short and concise, clear agenda. Meeting location/ time
172 Easy commuter from home with out taking three services Meeting location/ time
181 Scheduled in the evening so I can attend it. Meeting location/ time
191 If meeting was conveniently located Meeting location/ time
192 I would like to attend more meetings however, they are usually held during the day, which makes me unable
to attend as I work. Meetings MUST be held at a more appropriate time so more individuals can attend. As you
know, we all work, having meetings in the middle of the day is not conducive to attendance. These meetings
should be held in the evening, so more people can attend and have their voices heard.
Meeting location/ time
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193 Transit accessible location Meeting location/ time
196 Close to where I live. going to ( or returning from) Oakland on weekday eve is not always convenient. How
' bout Saturday?
Meeting location/ time
210 Close to where I live or work Meeting location/ time
214 Accessible location is important to me. Prefer afternoon or evening meeting. In other words, place and time. Meeting location/ time
215 Location is important. Meeting location/ time
217 More varied meeting locations and later meeting times. Meeting location/ time
219 Local meeting location. I would not travel to MTC's office in Oakland Meeting location/ time
227 The meetings are always in Oakland; the ability to have remote access to meetings is great. Meeting location/ time
228 Convenient time. Meeting location/ time
231 Convenience -- as in close to where I live -- would be key. Plus it should be evening Meeting location/ time
243 It would be helpful if the meetings were held in other locations closer to my home or work Meeting location/ time
250 I need to know several weeks in advance and have them be at night time or downtown and easy to attend on
my lunch hour.
Meeting location/ time
256 In general, I am happy to attend - the three things I mentioned are why I would attend. Unfortunately,
scheduling just didn't work out for recent meetings. I was called out of town for business in Washington, DC.
Meeting location/ time
263 The previous questions asked what things are likely to result in my attend MTC meetings. For me the time of
day is crucial. It should be out of normal working hours or on weekends. Location is important. The location
should be served by frequent transit.
Meeting location/ time
267 How about a location that is not 50 miles away! Gas is $ 3 bucks a gallon and the BART doesn't come to my
city!
Meeting location/ time
268 Have it closer to my home or at least less than 20 minutes travel time. Meeting location/ time
271 convenient, accessible, local meeting location in the North Bay. Meeting location/ time
273 Time and location of meeting are the biggest reasons I would attend Meeting location/ time
281 How could I get to a city on the outskirts of the Bay Area to downtown Oakland to discuss transportation
issues as I am an elderly handicapped person?
Meeting location/ time
289 Meeting close to public transit. Meeting location/ time
291 Close to home Meeting location/ time
297 If the meeting location is either close to where I live or VERY accessible on BART. Meeting location/ time
298 Feasible hours ( not during the middle of the day in the middle of the week!) Meeting location/ time
305 Location of meeting Meeting location/ time
310 Convenient to get to meeting ( does not require much travel time) Meeting location/ time
316 Located close to home/ work at convenient time Meeting location/ time
330 Make it easily accessible by transit. Chance to significantly influence decisions. Explain how comments will be
used, summarized, etc.!
Meeting location/ time
335 Easy transit accessibility. Meeting location/ time
346 Convenient location, time of day, day of the week Meeting location/ time
348 Convenient location time & date that works for me lots of advance notice Meeting location/ time
352 I may want to attend many, but my schedule does not allow for it. Can you hold them in SF at transbay at
lunch, or in late afternoon at end of commute, or in north berkeley at senior center on an evening i can make it?
( or el cerrito community center or albany vetrans ahll or library or Epworth Church in Berkeley or Berkeley
Northbrae church)
Meeting location/ time
355 Within a county to minimize transportation time to/ from meeting. Saturday mornings are best time of week
for a half or 3/ 4 day presentation.
Meeting location/ time
364 Location and timing chosen for convenient transit access from my location. Meeting location/ time
369 Convenience. If it happens to be right next to my home or work BART station / bus stop, and has one of the
other factors, I'd be almost certain to go.
Meeting location/ time
389 At a convenient place and time. Meeting location/ time
392 If it is a reasonable time. Meeting location/ time
395 I work in the middle of the day and cannot attend the meetings at that time. Change the times and offer
discount card please.
Meeting location/ time
396 It's the timing of the meetings that usually keep me from coming, & the feeling that it won't do any good
anyway.
Meeting location/ time
397 It not be held during business hours Meeting location/ time
400 If the meeting was close to home or work and held at a convenient time. Meeting location/ time
402 Convenient time, place. Not too long a meeting. Not a lot of institutional chat-- just solicitation of opinions. Meeting location/ time
403 Held later in the day, 1: 30 or 2: 00 in the afternoon. Meeting location/ time
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410 Meetings in a convenient location ( near transit). The Embarcadero is convenient for most people. Meeting location/ time
414 There are many reasons I might wish to attend, but it's unlikely I would as I have so little time. And any time I
do have I tend to spend with my family or on family oriented events.
Meeting location/ time
416 At a time and location I am available Meeting location/ time
424 Knowledge about when and where, convient location and time. A belief that it is more than a show and that
rider opinions were truly wanted.
Meeting location/ time
429 Consider the time and location of such meetings. Should be in a public place, easy to get to and at a time
reasonable for working individuals, i. e., early evening or Saturday.
Meeting location/ time
435 A location conveniently accessible by public transit. Meeting location/ time
443 If it was held at a time that I could attend. Most meetings I have heard of have I have not been able to attend
due to the time of the meeting.
Meeting location/ time
444 Close proximity, after 7: 00 pm Meeting location/ time
450 If it were easy to get to, which means local to me in the Berkeley/ Emeryville area. Meeting location/ time
462 Convenience access and time. Meeting location/ time
470 A location closer to where I live. Meeting location/ time
471 Convenient time/ location. Meeting location/ time
474 It would help if meetings didn't conflict with normal work schedules and were readily accessible via public
transit.
Meeting location/ time
483 If a meeting is during the day, I'm at work. If it is in the evening it has to compete w/ homework and after
school/ evening activities. It is unlikely that I'll go to a transportation meeting.
Meeting location/ time
486 Convenient meeting times Meeting location/ time
496 Lunchtime Meeting Meeting location/ time
498 If the location was convenient to public transit. Meeting location/ time
500 Hold the meeting when I do not work ( evenings) in a place where it is easy to reach and park if not transit is
available.
Meeting location/ time
502 the time is the most important because i work during reg business hours in the east bay. the new transbay
terminal
Meeting location/ time
505 Convenient location and times Meeting location/ time
506 Convenience of location and time, subject of the meeting. Meeting location/ time
509 Time ! Meeting location/ time
513 convenient time and location Meeting location/ time
519 If the meeting was in my city Meeting location/ time
530 Meeting at Noon in SF Financial District Meeting location/ time
532 The trouble with the meetings is that they are an hour, not that close to my office and I get a half hour for
lunch. I can never make them.
Meeting location/ time
538 Convenient time and place. Meeting location/ time
543 Convenience of time and place. Currently reasonable for me, but insufficient to spur attendance. Post
presentations on web.
Meeting location/ time
546 If close to my work, home. if timing coincides with work, extra activities I already particpate. Thank you for
asking.
Meeting location/ time
568 If it was located close to my home. Usually meetings are too far away for me to attend. Meeting location/ time
574 That they be held at locations easy to reach by transit and that they be held at a variety of times, so different
people can attend, i. e. some daytime meetings, evenings and weekends.
Meeting location/ time
577 Convenient meeting location Meeting location/ time
595 Weekend meetings Meeting location/ time
601 Before or after work with matching bus schedules. Meeting location/ time
609 I would like to attend meetings, but the meeting day/ time ( AC Transit) is not very convenient... Meeting location/ time
627 Most meetings are held at inconvenient times &/ or places. Work schedule & public transit make attendance
difficult.
Meeting location/ time
629 Because it was after hours, inb the east bay [ berkeley, oakland proffered] Meeting location/ time
632 Convenient time; online meeting Meeting location/ time
633 Close location to my home. Meeting location/ time
635 If it were at a time that was convenient for me to go to. After 6pm m- f Meeting location/ time
644 Convenient day or offering it on different days each time. Meeting location/ time
652 Convenient time and location Meeting location/ time
655 Convenient time and location. Meeting location/ time
657 Convienience, opportunity to speak, secure bike parking... or bikes allowed in. Meeting location/ time
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658 I would if it were on a weekend, not during lunch, which I can never make. Meeting location/ time
663 Meetings location. I live in a very diverse apartment complex ( 250) units. Comin herealong with Paratransit
would be good. Help folks to sign- up and renew ACT ID cards, explain your services, maybe start an ACT
information section here.
Meeting location/ time
664 If it was in my neighborhood Meeting location/ time
673 Meeting location convenient to where I live. Meeting location/ time
678 Accessable venue Meeting location/ time
683 Convient meeting time & access to meeting site Meeting location/ time
686 I WORK MON- FRI & CANNOT ATTEND THESE MEETINGS. Meeting location/ time
689 Convenient location and time Meeting location/ time
695 If it were relevant, extremely convenient to my schedule, and if free transit vouchers were offered. Meeting location/ time
704 Venue is close to residence. Meeting location/ time
706 I'm so darn busy with my job, family obligations, and other volunteer activities, I don't have much time for
any other meetings.
Meeting location/ time
713 During evening weekday hours. Meeting location/ time
717 Much better if it takes place on a weekend, before the evening. Meeting location/ time
729 If meeting or event was held outside of regular work hours. Meeting location/ time
735 If the issues affect us geographically and if the meeting is held within 10- 15 minutes driving distance. Meeting location/ time
741 If it is during the day the location would be a factor for me. I work in Hercules. Meeting location/ time
742 It to be easy to get to via public transportation. Meeting location/ time
745 A location I can get to by public transit - and during the day, because I'm a senior citizen. Meeting location/ time
759 East Bay location -- easy to get to by public transportation Meeting location/ time
760 Meeting should be held within a 2- mile radius of my home, on a street served by transit, in the early evening.
Pedestrian and passenger safety is top concern.
Meeting location/ time
761 Downtown SF or Oakland location near BART with chance to speak and introduce ideas, some free
food/ drinks and maybe a free BART pass to get me to and from the meeting if I have to go under the bay to
Oakland. No free parking at the location - make em take BART for free.
Meeting location/ time
762 Location that I can easily reach on AC - time when I'm not @ work - ( M- F 0730- 1800) Meeting location/ time
765 Meeting occurs after my work hours Meeting location/ time
783 I would attend if it were close by. Meeting location/ time
794 Convenient times. Meeting location/ time
800 The meeting is nearby and concerns a topic that will affect me. Meeting location/ time
812 Convenient time and location Meeting location/ time
813 Have it more local to me, ie, San Jose Meeting location/ time
816 Held nearby. Meeting location/ time
835 Convenient location/ time Meeting location/ time
854 I live in Petaluma, Sonoma Co. and would attend if you had it here. Are you aware there is no public
transportation from Sonoma County to MTC in Oakland?
Meeting location/ time
856 Having it held in a location that is accessible by public transportation! Meeting location/ time
860 The meetings are at lunch time and I use that time to get away from the office and walk while looking for
lunch. I am satisfied with the service level provided by AC Transit and my issues do not require me to attend a
meeting for a resolution. An online capability to voice opinions or to encourage drivers or to complain should be
sufficient. I have issues with the buses not arriving or passing a station earlier than it should. I get on the bus at
the last stop and sometimes am forced to sit next to others and this is an issue with me because we have large
individuals on the route and most often they need two seats instead of one. Perhaps, increasing the space between
the seats or having larger seats would solve the problem.
Meeting location/ time
863 Attending would mostly be based on whether time & location were convenient. Meeting location/ time
865 Near by. Oakland is an hour by car and three by transit Meeting location/ time
873 If it were at a time and place I could attend. Meeting location/ time
878 If it were scheduled at a time I could actually attend-- with my lengthy commute and long hours, I rarely am
able to attend the noontime meetings or meetings in early evenings. Why not something on the weekend?
Meeting location/ time
889 If a well- used route was used. Meeting location/ time
891 Conducted within the North Bay ( location). Meeting location/ time
894 If it was held in my neighborhood Meeting location/ time
896 The biggest factor in the past for me has been the distance of such events from where I live. I live in Santa
Clara County and the meeting was up in Oakland. I would be willing to attend a meeting held in my county.
Meeting location/ time
908 Actually, I would be unlikely to attend because meetings are held so far away and usually at night, which is Meeting location/ time
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difficult for me as a senior citizen. I would be more likely to watch a TV program or respond to a mailing or
article in the newspaper.
913 Hold it soon after working hours and near downtown SF so that it minimizes impact on my commute Meeting location/ time
9 It would help to know about the meeting in advance. Publish the agenda and background materials, too. Meeting location/ time
34 Good outreach with advanced notice Meeting location/ time
379 I frequently would like to attend meetings but my schedule does not allow it Meeting location/ time
387 My personal schedule is the main issue. Meeting location/ time
453 Time schedule - The Line MA has only 5 west bound schedules. The last one leaves at 8am from Union City
BART, which is too early for Oracle employees.
Meeting location/ time
660 Generally interested in urban planning if it can fit my schedule ( e. g. never make it to noontime or 5pm SF
meetings because I live in SF & work in Emeryville)
Meeting location/ time
722 I'm unable to attend, as i live out of the area, but frequently commute to the Bay area and experience traffic
congestion.
Meeting location/ time
754 I'm interested in transportation issues but with such a busy schedule I probably would not attend a meeting at
this time.
Meeting location/ time
807 Please give at least 1 months' notice of the meeting. I would also want to comment on taxation. Meeting location/ time
608 If i had more time Meeting location/ time
11 Because it is held in a forum close to where I live and not at the MTC offices in the east bay. Meeting location/ time
12 Closer to home- need to have south bay meetings Meeting location/ time
14 Why don't you come to where I, the Public, am? Schools, churches, festivals, meetings of my organizations,
libraries, etc.?
Meeting location/ time
18 Very convenient location and time Meeting location/ time
19 Convenient time. for me, which I realize is unusual, that would be during a weekday. Meeting location/ time
21 The location and time of meeting is important, along with length of meeting Meeting location/ time
34 I would attend such a meeting if it happened to be scheduled at a time and place that fit my schedule. Meeting location/ time
37 Convenient times and locations Meeting location/ time
40 Location convenient to where I live and/ or easily accessible by transit. Meeting location/ time
11 If person came to my workplace - while I am interested in the subject, and will complete surveys and
participate in programs, I don't have time from work to go to such meetings
Meeting location/ time
14 Location is the key issue for whether I would attend... too many meetings are north in the Cities of oakland and
SF. please spread it around more to the south especially
Meeting location/ time
28 Meeting conveniently located, and not requiring long trek Meeting location/ time
43 Run special MUNI buses only for this meeting so we don't have to wait for an hour while a bunch of full buses
bypass us at the bus stops. Have them at major transit hub areas in town & hold different meetings for specific
projects -- Hunter's Point for their projects, Richmond for Geary St. & Calif. St. projects, Western Addition/ Pac
Heights/ Civic Center for Van Ness Projects, etc. ( Your survey only allowed one choice for Question 1). Feedback
after meetings and action plans so public feedback doesn't go into a black hole and projects become a reality vs.
just talk. People don't like to go to meetings in inclement weather. Stage meetings for people on different work
shifts and perhaps on weekends. Post these comments on your website so the public can input their thoughts if
they cannot bodily attend.
Meeting location/ time
48 Close to my residence Meeting location/ time
38 Uncluear on the question - This topic is extremely important but meeting location and times makes
participation difficult. As a regional board different venues should be considered.
Meeting location/ time
4 Knowledge it might change practices toward sustainable transit. Meeting topic
5 Because transportation and land use are so strongly connected. Meeting topic
11 I attend meetings to try and get the point across that there must be consistency regarding the carpool lane
hours between all Bay Area bridges, and that these carpool lanes must all be dedicated - and not shared as a
cash/ fastrak lane!
Meeting topic
13 Important local issues to be discussed Meeting topic
15 To assure a voice & consideration for the Regions low- income & communities of concern. Meeting topic
17 To keep informed on certain issues as they pertain to transportation improvement in the Bay Area Meeting topic
27 If the meeting address interregional transportation between the Sacramento Valley and the Bay Area. Meeting topic
29 The topic is important to my constituents. Meeting topic
32 To hear a serious discussion about alternative transit and bike issues. Meeting topic
46 I'd like to see a legislation debated that would require suburban housing developed pay the cost to
transportation improvements.
Meeting topic
47 To help older adults to be able to keep their independence longer by having reliable and affordable Meeting topic
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transportation
52 Senior services Meeting topic
58 To improve public transit ie: faster more reliable , more comfortable, more attention to smooth transfers, high
speed rail
Meeting topic
59 If decision makers were to attend the meeting and participated in discussion groups with citizens AND If
planners were present to address future land uses that generate SOV trips.
Meeting topic
63 To participate in sessions addressing the bay area's reduction of carbon emissions. Meeting topic
66 To make sure that bicycles are included in our transportation plans Meeting topic
70 ADA Paratranist Meeting topic
75 I am a transportation professional and it may be an issue that would directly or indirectly affect the job I we at
our agency.
Meeting topic
80 The recent decision to fund suburban ' congestion relief projects betrays the MTC's lack of commitment to
fight global climate change. We should be making the effort to move to public transit, bicycling and walking, and
discourage auto use.
Meeting topic
86 Important issues Meeting topic
90 Investigate opportunities for future commissions. Meeting topic
92 If it addressed the issues of concern to people who ride bicycles and held in the Santa Rosa area Meeting topic
97 Expand Rail transit Meeting topic
99 If it directly relates to any of my projects or to upcoming projects Meeting topic
100 To understand larger all- inclusive concepts linking outer counties with metro area. Meeting topic
102 I would like to find out how to get additional focus on the I- 80 corridor because it seems to be generally
neglected in regional transportation planning.
Meeting topic
103 As the subject pertains to my work. Meeting topic
105 To pass on information for employer commute programs and employee information Meeting topic
106 To hear about the latest developments in the mass transit system. Meeting topic
108 A relation to bicycles! Meeting topic
115 To make sure that " alternative" modes receive their fair representation and funding Meeting topic
117 If it's action oriented and related to my professional interest in parents' ability to access transit and live near
transit-- not just low- income, transit- dependent residents but parents who would like to use transit.
Meeting topic
119 We need infrastructure improvements in the bay area! Meeting topic
120 If it helped further the cause of getting more people on bicycles. Meeting topic
121 More and better bicycle lanes; bicycle awareness improvement Meeting topic
123 We need better public transit ASAP! Please increase transit options and improve the shuttle connections to
public transit. Our rapidly aging population is growing more and more dependent upon it.
Meeting topic
126 Interest in rail, bike trails and safe walking paths. Meeting topic
128 Secure bike parking Meeting topic
130 To make our communities better places to leave and promote future looking transportation solutions. Meeting topic
132 To make sure the needs of my family are being met now, and in the future. Meeting topic
133 I am very interested in trying to implement train travel in Marin. Meeting topic
134 To point out that you are neglecting residents housed beside heavy rail and freights and advocating adding to
them. Transit villages are intended for light rail. P. U. C. says poor planning to place housing beside heavy rail.
H. U. D. requires distances from rail. F. R. A. did an E. I. S. on train horns which stated that residents 660' from
tracks suffer " severe" impact of train horns. Cities are refusing to pay for supplementary safety measures at
railroad crossings to stop horns, though they are lead agencies. Congress recognizes health hazard to humans
beside blasting horns and diesel trains and freights. Thousands of organizations are advocating more housing
alongside tracks. On Caltrain Peninsula JPB has received petitions and complaints for decades. Bicyclists haved
too much to say. Perceive entitlement to more and more pace. To share the road they should share the costs, be
licensed and tested as are motorists. Stop listening to them. They are a menace to everyone in that they either do
not follow the rules of the road or they pace and try to slow or stop traffic, demanding more and more space and
tunnels under railroads while motorists need them to stop congestion. Latest EIR
Meeting topic
134 cont.: for develoment in Menlo Park states that residents will be exposed to train related pollution and the
Railroad Division of the P. U. C. has asked the city to address grade separations ( we have been paying for these
from a Measure A Transporation Bond for decades and the City of Menlo Park has refused them. Time to take
action against all who continue to consider canaries in the cage and sacrificial lambs on the altar of mass transit. If
you cannot provide clean, quiet, efficient transportation then stop adding more housing to add to health hazards.
The tobacco lawsuits will pale besides to causes of train and freight vibration, pollution and blasting horns.
Extensive mitigation is required before adding transit housing. Being blasted by horns every few minutes causes
injury from stress, high blood pressure shock and damage to the nervous system resulting in heart attacks and
Meeting topic
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strokes, among other things. Billions of dollars are being spent for the wrong things in the wrong places. Please
address this once and for all and mandate that the cities must protect to existing residents.
149 To hear about making public transportation free and reliable for all. That would take me off the streets of
Berkeley on many occasions.
Meeting topic
156 To learn about your plans for the near future Meeting topic
160 To be informed of progress towards safer and better transportation needs for citizens and give input. Meeting topic
165 To learn the process of transportation planning Meeting topic
167 Want to be in the loop about present- day thinking on transportation, especially concerning seniors! Meeting topic
170 Land use and housing price in the bay area. Meeting topic
174 Discus problems with BART with someone/ some group that can do something about their shortfalls. Meeting topic
175 Projects to improve ground access to airport. Meeting topic
180 Smart Growth Meeting topic
182 To encourage the use of smaller buses going deeper into suburban neighborhoods. Meeting topic
184 To know and understand the direction the MTC is going on transit- related issues. Meeting topic
185 To see long- term plans Meeting topic
190 Transit related Meeting topic
198 If it directly addressed bicycle transit. Meeting topic
201 To seek improvements in BART service such as more cars per train and more frequent service. There are too
many commute trips where it is standing room only.
Meeting topic
204 To lobby for South Santa Clara County congestion and transportation issues. Meeting topic
206 Learn about services Meeting topic
211 Discounted fast track Meeting topic
212 To ensure environmental concerns are brought up & discussed Meeting topic
218 If the subject of the meeting might have an effect on traffic near my home ( 580- 680 interchange) or might
affect my commute ( BART to Oakland).
Meeting topic
222 A discussion of revolutionary level moves away from car culture, BIKE ISSUES! Meeting topic
229 I would like to see more discussions of transit decisions put into a larger context. Rather than discussions of
individual projects, I'd like to see a larger vision discussed.
Meeting topic
233 Issues related to good governance of tax dollars spent on transportation. Meeting topic
236 If the issue affects me or the neighborhood I live in. Meeting topic
244 To see what the ten year plans include and potential funding for them. Meeting topic
247 Issue critically affects access to transportation for isolated populations. Meeting topic
257 Bicycle related issues; intersection cameras and detectors; better bike lanes; walkable ( and bikeable) streets and
neighborhoods
Meeting topic
258 To learn time frame on congestion improving projects. Meeting topic
262 Bicycle parking Meeting topic
264 If creative and original concepts will be considered - for instance free transportation for commuters paid for
by tax on diesel. gas
Meeting topic
265 Multi- modal transit, especially that which includes bicycles, never seems to be a focus. That would get me to
attend. Long term view of development built around reduced needs for commuting would also be of great
interest.
Meeting topic
266 Transit and landuse alternatives / requirements that reduce the need for the automobile. Meeting topic
274 Promote greater bike use for commuting to work. Meeting topic
275 Being disabled, bring these types of disability problems to the Commissioners Meeting topic
276 Inter- urban rail Meeting topic
279 Affect on bay area economy Meeting topic
280 To encourage greater usage of San Bruno's BART station. To encourage mixed use development around and
access to San Bruno's future Caltrain Station/ grade separation project.
Meeting topic
284 Interest in the maritime aspects of public transit Meeting topic
288 Learn about issues and projects and impacts Meeting topic
293 Need good transit to continue sustainable growth Meeting topic
295 Anything on bicycles Meeting topic
296 ( 1) To learn about key contemporary issues; and ( 2) to promote holistic approaches to transportation's effects
on quality of life, social equity, and the environment.
Meeting topic
299 I drive an automobile and feel my issues are never discussed, your meeting always seems to focus on transit. Meeting topic
300 Good, quick, easy transit service. Meeting topic
303 Improving transportation for business issues like improvement of logistical support - shipping lanes for the Meeting topic
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area for commercial transport
307 Car/ bike safety issues, PLEASE Meeting topic
308 To find out about the North Bay commuter train Meeting topic
311 To improve transportation -- buses on time, more frequent bus service, drivers more courteous, AC transit
bus connections more in tune with BART and other buses. Also paratransit more dependable with regard to not
having seniors/ disabled wait 45 minutes to over an hour for a scheduled ride. Emergency taxi/ van vouchers for
agencies or sniors/ disabled to use in case they are stood up by paratransit longer than 1/ 2 hour for a scheduled
ride.
Meeting topic
319 To improve bus service and make it more affordable, especially AC Transit. Meeting topic
321 I travel daily on the freeways during rush hour and it is a pain. When I take public transit, BART is crowded,
there is no reliable public transporation to outlying areas. If these issues were discussed, it would interest me.
Meeting topic
322 To discuss regional transit system consolidation. Eliminate redundant administrative costs. Meeting topic
323 Discuss specific issue - not general Meeting topic
326 If it were something of important regional impact such as the Transbay Terminal redevelopment or the high-speed
rail.
Meeting topic
328 If it dealth with addressing transportation issues in light of climate change and the need to dramatically curtail
emissions of greenhouse gases
Meeting topic
331 Learn about climate changes possible Meeting topic
332 A overall, well coordinated plan to provide public transportation throughout the Bay Area with a single pass
and easy transfers
Meeting topic
333 A meeting focused particularly on senior issues. Meeting topic
336 To support or encourage new ideas for transportation Meeting topic
339 To learn about new options. Meeting topic
343 Develop connectivity between housing, job access, land use, and transportation issues Meeting topic
345 If the meeting specifically dealt with problems and solutions for Muni. Meeting topic
347 Keep Solano County on the map for transit improvements. Meeting topic
354 To learn about upcoming bonds. Meeting topic
367 To discuss how to improve pick- up times on Transbay Bus Lines. Meeting topic
370 Impact on immediate neighbors ( seniors, disabled, etc) that depend on public transit Meeting topic
371 TransLink Meeting topic
373 Route changes, updates. Meeting topic
374 punctuality of transportation Meeting topic
381 To discuss routes. Meeting topic
382 Bus and BART train design. Easy public transit access in safe area during daylight hours, with an hour of
daylight afterwards to get home before dark.
Meeting topic
386 A topic on lengthening BART commuter trains for crouded conditions, and AC Transbay busses ( either more
often or larger busses)
Meeting topic
391 To help improve connections with bart and Tri- Valley Meeting topic
393 If my work- related issues work in my favor THAT DAY, i love to come to these meetings. Otherwise, if it's
AC Transit, I'm interested.
Meeting topic
398 Support for transbay services. Meeting topic
399 Topic: Express AC bus on the 51 route with the same limited stops as the O Bus that was an express to
Frutivale BART and 12th Street BART.
Meeting topic
405 To make transportation free in the bay. Meeting topic
408 Anything that improved air quality and reduced political power grabs. Meeting topic
415 To be informed of current issues. Meeting topic
417 Innovative solutions to encourage use of mass transit: hybrid vehicles. Restoring the 64 bus that comes near
my home, to Rockridge BART; Mini shuttle hybid busses that enable Seniors unable to drive that live in the hills
to get out to shop for food
Meeting topic
418 If transportation issue is important to me. I would like to see more bus routes in Fairway Park area besides 99. Meeting topic
421 If the meeting concerned expanding hours of transit operation, route alignments, or new ferry service I would
attend.
Meeting topic
423 To solve problems wih current transportation. Meeting topic
425 To keep up to date w/ all the changes that are being made. Some that I'm not even aware of. Meeting topic
428 To learn about the issues and to provide feedback. Meeting topic
433 Improving transit services and getting commuters out of their cars. The Bay Area is full of " greens" who just
won't get out of their cars for the obviously selfish reasons. Marin, where I live, is the worst example. If the tolls
Meeting topic
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and parking were exhorbinant and fares were more attractive transit would possibly become more attractive. A
discourse on this matter might attract me to a meeting.
437 Focusing on the bus schedules on the NX2 line. Meeting topic
438 to learn about issues that affect my employer, Alameda County Meeting topic
442 To keep current on Transit Affairs like rate increases and route closures and openings Meeting topic
446 To find out about the future plans of public transportation Meeting topic
447 If they were going to talk about bringing back the 58X line! Service from East Oakland to downtown has
gone to Hell since removal of that line & replacement with a slow, unreliable NL service.
Meeting topic
448 I would want to attend a meeting that presented an exciting vision for Bay Area transportation. Meeting topic
451 To expand my knowledge on current transportation issues or to meet key decision makers. Meeting topic
452 Issues affecting my community or school bus use directly. Meeting topic
457 promote bicycling facilities Meeting topic
458 Talk about improving 511, Meeting topic
459 Reliability of the transit system and easy access to the system, I feel play a major role in whether the public use
of the system.
Meeting topic
460 To talk about issues I have had on AC transit buses Meeting topic
461 information that pertains to making transit better for all Meeting topic
463 Find out useful information Meeting topic
464 Progress about Translink program( s) in the Bay Area Meeting topic
465 Disability issues Meeting topic
468 Stop closures of different bus routes. Meeting topic
473 Specific issues related to AC Transit. Drivers that deliberately do NOT follow the printed schedule. Meeting topic
478 Discurss on time performance and reliability Meeting topic
479 Specific topics, not general policy, to be discussed Meeting topic
480 Overall bay area transit initiatives, such as expansion, connector service expansion, etc. Meeting topic
482 If there is seriouse consideration for plans to provide reliable, convinient and efficient public transportation Meeting topic
485 I would want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues if I felt that my feedback
would be considered and weighed in the decision making process.
Meeting topic
488 Passengers's safety and protection from theft, gang related activities, etc. Meeting topic
499 To have up to date information for future planning Meeting topic
504 If elimination or reduction of A/ C services were on the agenda. Meeting topic
511 How to maintain or lower ticket fares in order to keep and increase ridership. Meeting topic
522 issues related to environmental impact. Meeting topic
525 Issues that affect the quality of life in the Oakland Bay Area Meeting topic
527 To learn what progress ( or not) has been made in previous sessions or plans. Meeting topic
536 Changes, like fare increases, terminal upgrades... Meeting topic
545 to work on linking all separate transit systems into 1, using the same pass- card Meeting topic
552 Because it would be on a topic related to my interests as a transit commuter Meeting topic
553 General discussions re state of buses ) cleanliness, smells, etc.), drivers. Why does it take so long to load buses? Meeting topic
559 Input on anything affecting transbay routes and schedules Meeting topic
560 Transbay Terminal update Meeting topic
564 I commute from Alameda, so I am interested in the expanded service for the ferry and bus system. Meeting topic
572 Commuter transporation between San Francisco and the East Bay and schedules. Meeting topic
579 I want better Public Transportation to the South Bay. Meeting topic
582 The high bridge tolls. Meeting topic
583 Carpooling or safe escort after hours Meeting topic
587 Specific complaint about a bus line or train Meeting topic
589 To see where we can continue to improve the system we already have in place. Meeting topic
590 Restoring routes that were discontinued. Some areas in the city can use AC but have to use paratransit only. Meeting topic
594 Customer Service Issues Discussion Meeting topic
596 If I thought it was of crucial importance to the future of life in the Bay Area. Meeting topic
600 To find out about improving public transportation services, ie, lowering waiting times and making better
connections and having Nextbus at stops and adding more bus shelters.
Meeting topic
602 Consideration for a Bay Area wide transit pass. Meeting topic
603 To improve regional mobility. Meetings also must be scheduled at a convenient time ( i. e. evening). Meeting topic
607 To find out what improvements are planned for transbay bus commuters. Meeting topic
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612 To discuss bus drivers passing up passengers already waiting at bus stop for a bus. this happens allot; and bus
drivers need to be aware that it is their job to pick up passengers and not ignore them. They also need to know
that they could be written up for that.
Meeting topic
613 Unhealthy and filthy conditions of the interior of BART trains and BART stations, namely Hayward. It's a
direct reflection that BART does not care about cleaning up. If the people do not see a difference, it will remain
the same.
Meeting topic
619 See cutting edge technology. I once went to see the fuel cell buss Meeting topic
620 improve bus service and connections Meeting topic
636 Bus passes/ ac transit- 10 day pass should be good for 10 days no time expiration Meeting topic
637 Reducing people using their cars. Meeting topic
638 Better administration of public transportacion Meeting topic
640 AC transit bus service- transbay buses. Meeting topic
642 Captioning for the Deaf and hard of hearing. Meeting topic
643 Just to improve public transportation. ( i. e. get AC Transit back to pre Prop. 13 levels.) Meeting topic
648 To improve the transportation issues in our area. Meeting topic
651 Light rail from lake merritt station( BART) to Alameda, thru the Island and over the fruitvale bridge to
Fruitvale BART, 2. We need to suggest another try at southern crossing, across the bay to south San Francisco.
Meeting topic
653 Bicyclist and pedestrian issues are addressed. Meeting topic
656 To learn about the future or improvement of transit system. Meeting topic
665 To be advised of any new or upcoming changes that are being proposed or are in the process of
implementation.
Meeting topic
668 To address the condition of the Transbay Terminal Meeting topic
670 To reduce traffic congestion and lessen commute time. Meeting topic
674 To be better informed of the issues. The newspapers do not always provide adequate coverage. Meeting topic
675 Transportation safety Meeting topic
676 Expand bike access to bus service; Meeting topic
702 To help fix this mess we're in. Too many cars along with a divided and unreliable transport system greatly
reduces our quality of life. Look to European models for help.
Meeting topic
719 Only if the issue was a complete stoppage of a transportation method that I rely on. Meeting topic
720 If it was related to problems experienced by riders; safety, driver concerns, and expanding the locations with
benches and covered stops( so you don't have to wait in the rain).
Meeting topic
728 Impact on environment Meeting topic
734 Environmental concerns Meeting topic
743 If it was a plan to improve the system to be more time saving for the public. Meeting topic
746 Discuss expanding Bart Meeting topic
747 I'm in a Senior Home at Blake and Sacramento in Berkeley, on the 88 and 9 AC Transit line. I need more
public transportation information to share with my Housemates.
Meeting topic
748 As a way to reduce the number of cars on the road-- reckless fuel consumption, dependence on oil, pollution,
sprawl
Meeting topic
756 Anything regarding consolidation of the various agencies such as ACtransit, BART, ferry services, and SF
Muni.
Meeting topic
757 To learn about new public transit programs Meeting topic
758 Discuss developing an All- in- one Pass to use on any form of public transportation. Meeting topic
764 Keep informed Meeting topic
768 To check progress of projects Meeting topic
776 Translink Meeting topic
777 To keep Bart OUT of San Jose area Meeting topic
784 Meaningful discussions of relavent topics, i. e. How can we actually make something happen, for example,
how can we get carpool lanes to actually speed up the commute and not use them to reward folks with children
Meeting topic
791 TO ENCOURAGE BUILDING ALL NEW FREEWAYS WITH SPACE ALLOCATED FOR FUTURE
LIGHT RAIL LINES.
Meeting topic
795 To encourage BART and other public transportation along the West Valley ( 280 side of things) Meeting topic
797 To improve public transit and expedite to current transit projects Meeting topic
799 If I thought that the plan/ project being proposed was, in my opinion, unnecessary. Meeting topic
804 To promote mass rapid transit as alternative to more road construction Meeting topic
817 A proposal to eliminate all car pool lanes and a proposal to activate metering lights 24/ 7 as a partial solution
to safety, conjestion and pollution problems.
Meeting topic
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821 RTC Translink Card ( Translink Cards for people with disabilities) Meeting topic
823 To find out if and when BART to San Jose will happen before I retire in 25 years. Meeting topic
827 Brieffing and discussion of crucial policy issues such as toll bridge pricing to encourage more fast track usage,
the unaffordable bart extension costs( e- bart option) and major highway lane expansion and maintanance are just a
tip of some of the topics that can be reviewed.
Meeting topic
836 To see how we can reduce or regulate gas prices in the bay area Meeting topic
837 If they presented an itelligent approach to light rail ( electric) from N. Sonoma County to the E. Bay & San
Francisco.
Meeting topic
838 In all honesty, my impression is that the dominant segment of people attending the meetings have special
interests and do not represent the people currently in vehicles who we need to attract to public transit. I view
these public meetings as zoos where little intelligent conversation is possible and really just meetings where people
who cannot afford transit make demands. I am not against providing subsidized transit for the poor and seniors.
However, that topic is quite separate from making transit safe, convenient, and fast to get people out of their cars.
I am currently on vacation in Germany where transit is safe, convenient, and fast and where intelligent
development makes transit possible. Even in liberal Berkeley, the only people you see on transit outside of
commute hours and outside of Cal football or basketball games are the poor, seniors, students, and thugs. That is
NOT the case in London or in Germany where I have been many times. I would, however, consider sending in
remarks via the internet. However, given the disaster of BART to SFO ( versus the far more intelligent BART to a
joint South SF/ Caltrain/ SFO airport system station),
Meeting topic
838 cont.: the long delay in getting a Transbay ticket good on all of AC and Muni and BART and the plans to
expand BART into the low density hinterlands instead of along 680 between 24 and Dublin, and delay in getting
CalTrain and high speed rail to the Transbay Terminal ( I think I will be retired by the time it has any chance of
being built... and I started @ Berkeley in 1985 when it was being talked about), I don't have much hope for the
ability of Bay Area transit to move at more than a snails pace while traffic and low density housing increase.
Meeting topic
847 Reduce time wasted by traffic congestion. Improve roads and driving experience. Meeting topic
848 Concern about transportation impact on environment Meeting topic
849 Integration with bicycle friendly roadways & amenties. Meeting topic
850 To see what the transportation planners have planned for us. Meeting topic
851 Improving Caltrain Meeting topic
852 Learn about future inter- regional commute options. Meeting topic
853 For updates on ( in order of importance): Highway 4, BART issues, Ferry Terminal. Meeting topic
855 Basically to find out what would affect my daily rides on AC Transit Meeting topic
866 Mid- to long- term planning is interesting to me. There should be a MTC email list announcing meetings and
agendas.
Meeting topic
868 Bicycle issues, Safe indoor parking for bikes Meeting topic
872 Improving bicycling Meeting topic
877 Talking about Bicycle safety and bike trail enhancements/ additions Meeting topic
882 Repair of roads as a topic Meeting topic
883 To discuss the Antioch ferry service and to discuss bringing more employers to eastern contra costa county Meeting topic
886 To help improve the services in my area. Meeting topic
890 Future planning for the region ( multi- agency) Meeting topic
899 To hear issues on bus improvements. Meeting topic
900 -------- if you were going to discuss two- wheeled transportation . . . Meeting topic
901 Intermodal transportation mixing transit with walking and bicycling Meeting topic
903 I want to be further educated in transit issues as well as provide input on current topics. Meeting topic
905 Because of the state of the environment and the need to increase transit options to reduce regional GHG
emissions.
Meeting topic
907 Understand others' highway- oriented priorities Meeting topic
909 If more human powered alternative commuter solutions were on the table Meeting topic
912 Learn when projects will begin and end, how much it's going to cost us Meeting topic
925 Network tomography Meeting topic
926 If it focused on bike and ped transportation ( non- motorized) issues. Meeting topic
927 Service Improvements Meeting topic
929 Discount transit fares for seniors, after- hour service, door- to- door service for seniors and disabled, and fixing
our roads.
Meeting topic
104 Issues need to have direct relevance to me. Meeting topic
327 To counter the advocates of transit that have encouaged increased environmental problems by increasing Meeting topic
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congestion of cars by diverting funds to transit. Transit is at the end of its technological life and I want the MTC
to plan for the future instead of trying to bring back the 19th century.
340 To make sure tranpsortation is being approached on a regional basis and that we're doing everything possible
to promote efficiences so we can maximize the use of available dollars.
Meeting topic
365 Because I think the region needs to " get real" about congestion, mobility, and pollution. Letting buses get
stuck in carpool lanes with 1- 3 person private vehicles makes no sense. Give transit real, visible priority and you'll
get more people to use it.
Meeting topic
366 MTC should prioritize projects after their professional staff has thoroughly review it. Often popular projects
that are not effective or are overly costly but appear a desirable to the public have been passed by local
communities without presenting thorough analysis or study of the project, or better still, any local
transportation/ transit project that is placed on the ballot that requires Regional or State/ Federal funds should
have a review made by MTC which shall be included on the ballot.
Meeting topic
409 Try to get individuals out of their cars. People have long commutes and don't want to get out of their cars b/ c
public transporation takes too long. Find incentives to get them out of their cars.
Meeting topic
411 New bus and bigger bus for fremont. New bus to Pacific commons like Zero- emission to keep te shopping
Center cleans? Ac transit bus driver should not miss for the bus stop. Last time I was waiting at the bus stop. They
didn't see, that a terrible service. They should have bigger bus. Alot of people were in the bus, because the bus is
small. Such as student ride the bus.
Meeting topic
422 Make connects between services connect e. g., You get off BART and you local bus left 3 minutes prior and
you wait in the cold, Wind, and rain.
Meeting topic
426 To increase service, increase ridership, provide more subsidies. Meeting topic
436 Wifi and all buses with nextbus Meeting topic
449 To get Bart and Muni to start using Translink!!!! Meeting topic
455 Bring complaints that local transportation agencies have not responded to ie AC transit. Meeting topic
466 Have A/ C Transit provide more benches for people to sit on while they wait for thier buses at the Transbay
terminal. It's strange that most of the benches are located on the lower levels of the trnasbay terminal where only
the homeless frequent.
Meeting topic
469 Weekends transporation needs expanding and more quick services, less time to wait for a bus on the
weekends a lots of riders are really out shopping or whatever the case maybe on weekends.
Meeting topic
472 BECAUSE PERSONALY I BEEN EXPEINEM= NTED DELAY ON TRANSBAY SERVICE. Meeting topic
484 Deleting my bus service Meeting topic
489 To promote more public transportation in Bay area Meeting topic
490 Because I have a vested interest as a regular user of the Bay Area's public transportation system. I want the
most direct route possible from point A to Point B @ a reasonable cost in a safe, well- built, comfortable vehicle.
Meeting topic
491 Provide details of specific rider needs not apparently understood or responded to by officials. Meeting topic
514 Its better for the environment to use mass transit than to drive. Meeting topic
516 Correlation between transportation companies; particularly ACT and County Connection. Meeting topic
528 If a transit line that I use was to be eliminated or changed that would directly affect my commute. Meeting topic
539 Deal with less expensive transfers to/ from BART. BART is already expensive, and it would be nice to have
free ( or at least cheap) transfers from BART to Muni and AC Transit.
Meeting topic
541 Whatever would make my daily transportation needs more effective Meeting topic
544 I take public transportation to work everyday. Also to find out if it would be possible for the DB to run
longer on weeknight and start running on weekends.
Meeting topic
561 Concern about peak oil and the need for society to seriously start re- organizing in a more urban and
community- oriented manner.
Meeting topic
563 If there are new developments planned for the area, how will that impact existing traffic and what
contingincies are being planned for increased traffic.
Meeting topic
569 Because good, inexpensive public transportation is vital to the community. Meeting topic
570 Balancing our needs for transportation with other life quality issues has a profound impact on overall quality
of life for me and my family. I find it difficult to make the time to participate -- but no one else can speak for our
interests but us!
Meeting topic
573 Something concerning Newark. Meeting topic
576 Bus routes additonal Meeting topic
588 Because I use AC Transit for commuting everyday and it affects me directly to a very large extent. Meeting topic
593 To find out why you don't improve public transportation and figure out ways to encourage people to use it
rather than waste funds to keep building/ enlarging highways when they immediately fill up.
Meeting topic
621 Busses missing in the early morning. 72 route is always missing a bus or 2 from 5: 30 a. m. to 6: 30 a. m. Meeting topic
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630 Get Drivers that are pleasant without attitudes. Need people that following schedules or get a better
scheduling schedules so drivers can follow!!!!
Meeting topic
647 In today's world public transportation needs to be expanded, made more accessible and pleasanter. Meeting topic
661 To understand the effects of regional decison making agendas and those impacts on the City of Dixon. Meeting topic
666 I would want to know just how important is customer satisfaction. How do you really feel about the need for
your Transbay riders to be comfortable when riding over bumpy roads on buses with hard and extremely
uncomfortable seats for up to an hour at times?
Meeting topic
671 I am upset that there is little Transportation in the Oakland Hills Joaquin Miller to Skyline and Redwood road.
Elderly must take cab service or be dropped of nearest 54 or 53 bus stop.
Meeting topic
680 If we had leadership that was committed to dissolving all MPOs and getting the government out of the for-hire
carriage of passenger business.
Meeting topic
684 To push for greener standards Meeting topic
687 I would like to better understand how decisions are made and really have the workings of MTC broken down
for me.
Meeting topic
698 The roads are too conjested and would like to see the BART expanded down to Tracy, California and around
the South Bay to make it more attractive commuters; to get them off the road.
Meeting topic
705 AC Transit has an " M" Bus - a Transbay bus line from Hayward to Foster City, that is highly dysfunctional for
the following reasons: 1) The bus handles no more than 3 people on any given run, and is usually empty. Yet it is a
huge bus that is a huge waste of fuel; 2) The bus is unsafe for this route. The drivers are unable to control the bus
in a strong wind to keep it in it's lane on the San Mateo Bridge; 3) The drivers are poorly trained and poorly
managed. They often leave up to 4 minutes early, so it is hard to plan around the schedule. One driver passed me
up at the Hayward BART stop, and the manager did nothing to discipline the driver and instead tried to justify his
actions. For the above reasons, I rarely use this " M" bus, so you have thereby lost 10% of your ridership for this
line. Others have tried it and stopped using it. If properly managed, this could be a popular and vital resource.
Meeting topic
707 To get transportation agencies to understand that an ever- growing region is unsustainable; they will never be
able to solve transportation problems until growth stops. Agencies must openly acknowledge this truth, even as
they work on symptomatic relief of growth's ill effects.
Meeting topic
730 Because public transit should be more financially and geographically accessible to demographic it serves. And
also because new infrastructure should be sustainable, and not car dependant.
Meeting topic
737 Knowledge of the meeting & subject Meeting topic
738 Oragnization in terms of an agenda given ahead of time. This might allow people to arrive around the time of
the topics their interested. Having the meeting in the evenings ( after 5pm).
Meeting topic
750 I feel that fastrak users are often slowed down by non fastrak drivers that do last second lane changing to cut
in front of traffic at toll plazas. A divider for fastrak lanes or more signs would be benficial.
Meeting topic
752 Because I don't drive and have a small child and must walk at least 2 miles up and down hill in any weather
when there is no " shopper shuttle" ( which is limited to 2 days a week) and then not reliable because of the driver
sign- up system and no way to tell ahead of time if theres no driver that day. The drivers often get lost or skip
stops.
Meeting topic
753 Why AC Transit was permitted to buy those Van Hool buses? Meeting topic
766 I want to see more streetcars, mass transit and support for bicycling. I hate cars and the companies which
promote them.
Meeting topic
767 If my travel lines are directly affected adversely. Meeting topic
778 We need to reduce the number of cars on our roads. Meeting topic
782 As a bicyclist and a walk- to- worker, my thoughts are predictible -- although I am absolutely NOT an extreme
advocate
Meeting topic
785 Increasing the amount of trains caltrain runs Meeting topic
789 A serious action focused discussion on the real transportation needs of the Bay Area - more and reliable
public transit. P. S. Your survey is very disappointing - it looks like a fluff effort.
Meeting topic
807 Please give at least 1 months' notice of the meeting. I would also want to comment on taxation. Meeting topic
815 To understand what our leaders are thinking, what their vision is, and how they intend to achieve their vision. Meeting topic
833 Because there is always room to improve public transportation especially in our cities neighborhoods. Meeting topic
834 To be involved in the expansion of our future needs where transportation is concerned Meeting topic
841 Only if it directly related to a transit issue/ problem very near my home that would personally and directly
affect me.
Meeting topic
843 I would like to know why we are not utilizing our excellent freewys/ xpressways for REGULAR sched. routes,
like El Camino?
Meeting topic
867 To get reasonable new ideas instead of just more of the same old " stay the course" Meeting topic
870 Too much car accommodation and thus too many cars. It is INSANE that the densest city on the West Coast Meeting topic
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has such poor mass transit.
906 To see what topics of interest the community are concerned in discussing. Meeting topic
910 Because it directly affects my commute daily. Meeting topic
921 I would like to discuss the creation of an overarching bay area transit authority. Since bus transfers don’t work
when transferring from muni to AC Transit, my transbay commute is no less expensive than driving.
Meeting topic
922 To promote the SMART train corridor Meeting topic
20 Any issue that includes funding priorities and how the priorities are decided upon Meeting topic
25 Show elected officials public their required action to fund freeway projects to reduce congestion on 101
Freeway
Meeting topic
77 I interested in the senior transportation issues. Meeting topic
137 To hear the vision or progress directly from the people making the decisions Meeting topic
189 As China, India, and other nations continue to draw jobs from our country, we need to PLAN ahead for the
near future when a majority of us no longer have $$ for fuel & auto maintenance. SAFE bike lanes, not just a
white pavement line, would help people commute to work and conduct daily tasks w/ o risk of injury or death.
Meeting topic
226 Public transit needs to get off the back burner and become a priority. Meeting topic
238 We are nearly in a crisis situation. I think we need to use ferry transportation more. In Switzerland, on the
lakes, they have ferries that go directly from one large center to another, and also they have ferries that go
clockwise and counterwise around the lakes, stopping at every village.
Meeting topic
261 We are facing gridlock in Alameda and the powers that be are only interested in development development. Meeting topic
363 Disagreement with proposed plan/ policy/ service. Meeting topic
375 Would like direct transportation on line 57 to the Oakland Airport to eliminate changing at 73rd to line 50. Meeting topic
562 If truly innovative solutions were being discussed. Meeting topic
881 1 I FIND THAT ATTENDING MEETINGS HELPS ME KEEP CURRENT WITH WHAT IS
HAPPENING WITH TRANSPORTATION IN THE BAY AREA; 2 BRAINSTORMING IS AN
EXCELLENT WAY TO SHARE WILD IDEAS. THE NEXT STEP IS TO HAVE THE GROUP LOOK
FOR IDEAS THAT WOULD HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITY; 3 LISTENING TO PEOPLE
PLANNING FOR A TRAIN STATION. THE DESIGN IS PLANNED AROUND THE LOCATION. THE
BRAINSTORMING GROUP WITH BUS, TRAIN AND CAR PEOPLE WILL COME UP WITH A BETTER
PLAN THAN JUST WELL EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO HAVE VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE WITH
PUBLIC TRANSIT; 4. LOOKING FOR THE PATTERNS IN A NEW AREA IT IS FUN TO RIDE
TRANSIT AND COMPARE THE NEW AREA TO WHAT ONE HAS IN ONES OWN CORNER OF THE
WORLD; A) WILL THE PASSENGERS GET TO WORK ON TIME? B) COST/ LOW INCOME AND
HOUSE POOR RIDER( THE RIDER SAYS I CAN'T AFFORD TO DRIVE BECAUSE I BOUGHT TO
MUCH HOUSE AND THE BART AND/ OR FERRY IS JUST TO EXPENSIVE); C) SAFETY ON TRANSIT
BAY AREA EXAMPLE ( THE NEWSPAPER TALKS ABOUT THE HIGH CRIME 12TH STREET
OAKLAND STATION ON BART/ BART AFTER ABOUT 7: 30 P. M. HAS THE
ELCERRITO/ RICHMOND PEOPLE TRANSFER AT THE 12TH STREET STATION; THE TRAIN HAS
ABOUT A 3 MINUTE
Meeting topic
881 cont.: LAYOVER WITH A WAITING TRAIN TO TRANSFER TO THE CONNECTING BART
TRAIN; 5 PASSENGER / HOW DID YOU LEARN TO BE A PASSENGER? HAVE YOU TRYED
511. ORG? MENTOR FOR NEW PASSENGER. ( SKIING LESSONS, SWIMMING LESSONS, SEWING
LESSON, AND TRANSIT RIDING LESSONS.) SPARE THE AIR DAYS PROVIDE RIDE OPERTUNITY
TO TRY THE RIDE. 6 WHY ELSE WOULD YOU WANT TO ATTEND? THE USE OF TRANSIT IN
OUR AREA IF IT WAS USED IN THE WAY IT IS IN FRANCE WOULD IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
LIFE FOR THE BAY AREA.
Meeting topic
390 Cheap fares for short distance; Meeting topic
1 To solve climate change/ environmental issues. Meeting topic
2 Only if the topic affects my daily routine of commuting Meeting topic
3 Identified direct impact to my way of life, living conditions, or livelihood. Meeting topic
6 If it's north bay specific Meeting topic
8 Because I'm concerned with pollution and used to work as a transportation and environmental planner. Meeting topic
9 To find out the progress of transportation projects in the Bay Area. Meeting topic
10 A new program that's of interest to me and reduces environmental impacts, such as global warming. Meeting topic
13 To promote more car- pooling. Meeting topic
16 A meeting that discussed regional issues or " envisioning" meetings where all possibilities are considered. Meeting topic
20 To understand upcoming issues Meeting topic
22 Ok... since I can not click on more than a single item in your first page ... " Expand public transit, coordinate
" time transfer", and regional express busses ( with new routes) where BART and Caltrain currently do not provide
Meeting topic
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3. Why else would you want to attend a meeting or event to discuss Bay Area transportation issues?
" express" service. Also " Translink", including " Disability" fares, and " Translink" on Capital Coordior ( Sac. to S. J.)
26 Global Warming Meeting topic
28 Hi Speed rail between No and So California Meeting topic
29 I am not moving from the area anytime soon, Live and work in SF, currently drive but my job is water
orientated so would be interested in ferry etc topics. As I drive and use public streets am interested in topics such
as street condition and conjestion.
Meeting topic
33 Understand community impacts, costs, and tradeoffs Meeting topic
38 The topic of adding a BART Station at Mission/ 30th Streets in San Francisco! Meeting topic
39 How it effects the economy; or ease travel between points not easily connected today [ eg. ferry from SF to
Berkeley]
Meeting topic
3 Find out future plans, general interest in what the Bay Area will look like in 10- 30 years Meeting topic
6 Subject matter regarding technologies available to make cost effective changes Meeting topic
7 Widen the freeways and highways and get ride of the HOV lanes. Meeting topic
10 If a bold new solution to address transportation needs was agendized or likely to be discussed Meeting topic
13 Bicycle lanes Meeting topic
15 I think the decline in the quality of BART service is a very important issue. Also, carpool lanes approaching the
Bay Bridge from I- 80 WB are now more crowded than the non- carpool lanes.
Meeting topic
20 ---------- to encourage the recognition of motorcycles as a viable congestion reduction technique . . . Meeting topic
23 To make sure motorcyclists were included in all future planning. Meeting topic
24 To further awareness among the other road users about looking for motorcycles and preventing the right of
way violation accidents that motorcyclists are so often subjected to.
Meeting topic
30 To support freeway widening. Meeting topic
50 Merger of transit companies ( good idea) Change in paratransit regulations and change in boundaries which
cause more rides than necessary and waste money. Extending BART along I- 80. Better transit to BART from
Pinole Valley.
Meeting topic
385 Threat to essential transportation modes. Meeting topic
17 I would like to see the region provide public transit out of transportation funds and get rid of fare boxes, gates,
transfers, etc. This would encourage public participation in public transit, take cars off the road, contribute to less
pollution, lead to greater use of transit and therefore improve the attention given to connections, inter- agency
coverage of transit routes, etc. So I would attend to try to lobby for this.
Meeting topic
30 To work toward making public transit as affordable and functional as possible, so it would be attractive to use,
not exhausting.
Meeting topic
43 Success stories that other countries are doing that the US failed to implement! Meeting topic
36 If there are substantive discussion on plans for moving forward on transportation issues Meeting topic
361 If it were tied to another meeting I was already attending, such as putting it on the agenda of a broader
community event, city council meeting, etc.
Misc.
10 Improve MTC performance in addressing transportation issues Misc.
28 Possibly all day workshop with breakout sessions to choose among Misc.
35 Would participate more likely if personal attendance not required to interact. Misc.
37 Explore options to build relationships between on profit organizations and transit providers Misc.
40 I work for a transit agency Misc.
61 Transportation to and from Misc.
67 Good public outreach to bring in often overlooked stakeholders. Misc.
144 I'm working too hard to pay attention, although I am interested. Misc.
146 A short and sweet, organized meeting Misc.
151 Likelyhood of success for a transit project Misc.
157 Unlimited monthly pass Misc.
162 If it would help show support Misc.
179 Don't understand the question Misc.
200 To make sure that transportation decisions are made on the basis of reason and logic, not to respond to self
serving selfish political interests of advocacy groups.
Misc.
213 I actually have, and currently attend them. Misc.
224 I think this issue can be easily resolved if we look at it realistically Misc.
235 A determination that the goals of the meeting were realistic, achievable and action oriented Misc.
248 To suggest that transportation agencies be eliminated altogether. Misc.
255 To be a good citizen. Misc.
260 There are issues with I believe get little or NO attention that are completely NOT addressed, EVER! Misc.
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301 GET MATERIAL FOR MY NEWSPAPER COLUMN IN THE PACIFICA TRIBUNE Misc.
318 Information in advance on what the goal of the meeting is and what the process/ timeline is. Misc.
324 To ensure that single interest advocacy groups do not speak for the entirety of the Bay Area Misc.
325 To vent. Misc.
419 I think the Bay Area already does a much better job with public transit than most other parts of the nation. I
have relied on public transit for 13 years. Many people I talk to would use it more often if it was more convenient
for them. I would like to see its use encouraged.
Misc.
441 I place faith in the elected directors to carry out their oversight responsibilities. All too often they prove to be
disappointingly unquestioning of management's presentations.
Misc.
467 I have 3 major disabilities. AC has been very helpful to me, but I want to be a resource for them, driver
training. etc. Sometimes there are two many needs and not enough seats. It was raining and a gal in a scooter was
almost left because the driver didn't think I could give up my seat to make room for the person in the scooter. I
am able to adapt and everyone was happy. I am very pleased with AC transit.
Misc.
501 The only reason I would attend would be to complain, and this would not be taken seriously. Misc.
508 To hear if others have similar complaints Misc.
510 negative affect on me Misc.
554 I am transit dependent and also think that the MTC could use more accountability. Misc.
623 If asked to participate in focus group Misc.
646 I don't have any answer, because there are too many " me" people. In other words, they will tell you that
whatever is a great idea, but then when your back is turned they will do what they want to do. Example: they say
people should ride the bus so there is less congestion, but then say that statement doesn't mean them because they
need to use their own cars.
Misc.
654 A citizens duty Misc.
677 To see who else is there. Misc.
696 I don't really feel that transit agencies are interested in what we want. they just want to look as if they do! Misc.
751 I would want to attend because it's for my own good and others Misc.
790 A colleague or friend is attending. Misc.
803 If MTC had clear support from local governments - not always clear to me Misc.
822 Enough seating for all in attendance and a board that really cared about what the people have to say. Misc.
825 I would attend many more meetings when it doesn't cost me so much to attend. Misc.
842 Hear the rhetoric and the non conclusions Misc.
884 Paid to attend Misc.
918 Why certain areas get better treatment than others? Misc.
31 I think you've covered the reasons well. But you're a long drive from Modesto. Misc.
35 To give contrarian feedback and give a voice to something other than the bay area liberal orthodoxy. Misc.
1 To interact with various transportation officials Misc.
18 I use public transit extensively in San Francisco. Misc.
31 To present ideas not currently mentioned in the sf chronicle Misc.
35 Someone would need to explain why my input is necessary and what impact it would have. Possibly using TV
or radio commercials to get this word out would help.
Misc.
42 If community leaders/ decision makers will attend. Misc.
4 To meet the entire MTC Commissioners & Staff at the event! Misc.
7 To hear what other people have to say Misc.
49 I have happily retired from attending meetings and demonstrations. I suppose a plan to worship me and create
a shrine to my glory might tempt me. stick to internet contact.
Not interested
45 Not interested in attending meeting Not interested
72 Don't waste my time. Public input followed by business as usual is wasting my time. Not interested
203 I just wouldn't make the time to attend a meeting in person-- I would tune into & participate in a webcast or
webinar, however.
Not interested
254 I'd rather have other forms of participating in decision- making. Not interested
313 I do not think such meetings are representative or useful. Not interested
357 I think meetings are not a wise thing to encourage. What is the OUTCOME you want out of the meetings? If
you want feedback, use " webinars" or " interactive feeback" on your website to get people's input.
Not interested
384 I would not attend an MTC meeting. Not interested
401 I know it's important to attend the meetings to find out what's going on, but I'm just not a fan of public
gatherings where I'm forced to listen to everyone on their ' soapbox' ( I know, bad attitude on my part, but it's how
I feel).
Not interested
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412 I am unlikely to attend meetings; they are usually a waste of time. I might attend a workshop if it involved
reviewing graphics of a project or design.
Not interested
492 What difference does it make? MTC caters to special interest groups rather than public sediment. Not interested
515 Umm, I just don't think I would attend a meeting. I'm really in to pub transportation... but wouldn't go to a
meeting. Online interaction is best for me.
Not interested
555 I wouldn't have time to attend. Not interested
611 Not interested in public meetings... Not interested
628 I'm generally not interested in attending these meetings Not interested
659 I would not want to attend a meeting. i would rather answer an online survey. anyway, most of your transit
meetings get canceled at the last minute. that is very annoying.
Not interested
700 Generally not interested in attending meetings. Not interested
744 I don't want to attend. You never listen to the public and continue to spend our transportation dollars in the
wrong way, e. g., not enough on highways, too much on transit.
Not interested
773 Wouldn't. Take too much time. Should have them online via webex or similar. Should also have online polls,
forums, etc.
Not interested
779 I will not attend for any reason Not interested
805 No time to attend - would prefer to submit comments via website Not interested
845 Wouldn't want to. too many angry opinionated people out there. Not interested
846 Can't imagine one that would be so compelling that I would take personal time to attend. Would prefer email
input.
Not interested
21 Probably wouldn't attend Not interested
84 I'm interested and I care, but I'm not so interested in attending meetings. I'd prefer to submit a survey or do
something on line.
Survey
682 A survey of the Bay Area residents may be a better way to gauge the transportation needs and desires of the
area. Meetings often conflict with other requirements of our busy lives. The meeting attendees are not likely to
represent a cross section of the Bay Area citizens but only those who have an axe to grind or a significant interest.
Let's not set policy based on only input from meetings.
Survey
22 Why not a survey like this asking the public to choose between the costs and consequences of different policy
options?
Survey
41 The results of a scientific poll of Bay Area residents would be very useful. Survey
290 Encourage motorists to attend, by offering free or free valet parking. You road- haters are out of touch with
the vast majority of the population.
Transit pass/ other gift
440 Focus group pay Transit pass/ other gift
826 Little trinkets or giveaways. Transit pass/ other gift
309 raise public awareness= meetings could be tele- conferenced Virtual Meeting
406 Why not create an online forum for discussing transit issues? Virtual Meeting
430 The opportunity to attend virtually Virtual Meeting
445 Please use technology. you can expand your reach if you do a web- broadcast of your meeting. let us add our
voices ( like this survey) through the web, figure out how to reach us sometime other than during the core hours
int the transbay terminal. thanks.
Virtual Meeting
533 Why not have them online in the evening? That way people can attend from home after the kids are in bed. Virtual Meeting
578 I would only attend by internet. I don't have time to go to another location and sit through a meeting due to
work needs.
Virtual Meeting
808 If I could attend online/ remotely Virtual Meeting
12 Use web technology to broadcast the meetings so pe